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  • BDO Raises P40.1 Bn in Fixed Rate Peso Bonds

    BDO Raises P40.1 Bn in Fixed Rate Peso Bonds

    The Philippine banking company, BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) was successfully raised Forty-Billion One Hundred Million pesos (P40.1 billion) of fixed rate bonds, or eight (8) times the original offer of Five Billion pesos (P5.0 billion) on strong demand from retail and institutional investors. The one-week offer period ended last January 24, 2020, with issue date set on February 3, 2020.

    The bonds have a tenor of 2.5 years with a yield of 4.408 per cent per annum. Interest will be paid quarterly, calculated on a 30/360 count basis.

    In fact, the bond issuance was part of BDO’s continuing efforts to diversify its funding sources and support its lending activities, and follows the P35 billion fixed rate of bonds issued in February last year.

    The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (“HSBC”) was the Sole Lead Arranger for the issue, while BDO Unibank, Inc., BDO Private Bank, Inc., and HSBC were the Selling Agents.

    To give you an idea about a fixed rate bond with regards to finance matters, is a type of debt instrument bond with a fixed coupon (interest) rate. It is a long term debt paper that carries a predetermined interest rate. In addition with, the interest rate is known as coupon rate and interest is payable at specified dates before bond maturity.

    About BDO

    BDO is a full-service universal bank which provides a wide range of corporate and retail banking services. These services include traditional loan and deposit products, as well as treasury, trust and investments, investment banking, private banking, rural banking, cash management, leasing and finance, remittance, insurance, retail cash cards, credit card services and stock brokerage services.

    BDO has one of the largest distribution networks, with more than 1,400 operating branches and over 4,400 ATMs nationwide. It also has full-service branches in Hong Kong and Singapore as well as 20 overseas remittance and representative offices in Asia, Europe, North America and the Middle East.

    BDO ranked as the largest bank in terms of total assets, loans, deposits and trust funds under management based on published statements of condition as of September 30, 2019. For more information, please visit www.bdo.com.ph.

    REFERENCE:

    Chesca Ortega
    PR and Events Specialist
    Roar Agile Communicators Corp
    roar.ph chesca.roar@gmail.com

  • Make your partner feel protected this Valentine’s Day

    Make your partner feel protected this Valentine’s Day

    Valentine’s Day has always been about spending that singular day once a year with your special someone—going out on an unforgettable date, buying each other gifts, or spending intimate moments together.

    While these traditional ways of celebrating will always be there, no doubt one of the best ways to express your love is to really make your partner feel safe and protected—more so by using proper protection such as condoms.

    Together with preventing unwanted pregnancies with a 98% effectivity rate, condoms, when properly used during sexual intercourse, has been proven to be one of the best ways to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as HIV or Human Immunodeficiency Virus.

    Figures from the Commission on Population (POPCOM) shows how more adolescents engage in premarital sex, with 500 teenage girls giving birth every day. Similarly, HIV cases are on the rise in the country, with UNAIDS reporting that the number of new infections in the Philippines has more than doubled, something not to be taken lightly.

    With all of these, having a condom at the ready simply shows your partner how much you really care this Valentine’s Day, which incidentally is also National Condom Day. It’s a reflection of how you both have your health and wellness in mind, and is as well a sign of deep respect and, ultimately, love and affection. And buying condoms need not to be an embarrassing experience anymore.

    Thankfully, brands such as Durex make condoms accessible sans the awkwardness associated with purchasing them. Aside from making them available in retail outlets such as pharmacies, groceries and convenience stores, Durex condoms can now also be bought through online through sites like Lazada, with the available option of ‘privacy guaranteed packaging’ wherein condoms can be packed in ‘discreet books’ that really do look like an honest-to-goodness book on the outside.

    So this Valentine’s season, express your love in the most meaningful of ways, show how much your partner means to you, and always come protected.

    REFERENCE:

    John Paulo Ondra Caparros

    Public Relations Department

    Strategic works, Inc.

    +63.893.7472 | +639. 17.158.7918

    john.caparros@stratworks.ph

    2nd Floor Zaragoza Building, 102 Gamboa Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City PH

  • For Busog sa Ihaw Sarap meal, go to Mang Inasal!

    For Busog sa Ihaw Sarap meal, go to Mang Inasal!

    Why settle for meals that don’t satisfy, no matter how affordable they are?

    Or as Coco Martin asks in his latest Mang Inasal TV ad: “Sinong matutuwa sa laman-tiyan lang?”

    The leading branded grilled chicken communicates anew its value-for-money proposition through an entertaining 15-second TV commercial featuring Mang Inasal’s long-time celebrity endorser.

    For only P99, one can already have a satisfying meal of Mang Inasal Chicken Inasal that combines delicious thigh and juicy leg parts. It’s like having two orders of chicken served in one flavourful meal, making Coco Martin blurt out at the end of the TVC, that the Mang Inasal Chicken Inasal is truly, “Busog sa Ihaw Sarap!”

    Busog sa Ihaw Sarap puts together Mang Inasal Chicken Inasal’s positioning of bigness (2-in-1 sa Laki) and craveability (Nuot sa Ihaw Sarap) given the product’s delectable taste that seeps through the chicken fibers.

    For about a decade now, customers flock to Mang Inasal’s to grab a bite of its Chicken Inasal, making the enterprise one of Jollibee Foods Corporation’s fast-growing business units.

    REFERENCE:

    John Paulo Ondra Caparros

    Public Relations Department

    Strategic works, Inc.

    +63.893.7472 | +639. 17.158.7918

    john.caparros@stratworks.ph

    2nd Floor Zaragoza Building, 102 Gamboa Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City PH

  • Vivo Valentine’s promo gives away hotel staycation prizes

    Vivo Valentine’s promo gives away hotel staycation prizes

    Vivo is giving away some of the best Valentine’s gifts to make V-day celebrations even more memorable and romantic for loving couples.

    With the Love Connects promo, those who buy participating Vivo smartphone models for themselves or their loved ones, can get the chance to win exciting prizes, including hotel staycations, cuddle bears, bouquet of flowers, movie tickets, and Vivo tumblers.

    From February 8 to 22, 2020, (Feb 14-22 for Mindanao region) every purchase of Vivo Y15 (P7,999 SRP), Y17 (P9,999 SRP), Y19 (P10,999 SRP), S1 (P12,999 SRP), S1 Pro (P15,999 SRP), and V17 Pro (P21,999 SRP) at any Vivo store nationwide, will get a scratch card that will reveal either a major, minor, or consolation prize.

    Ten (10) lucky customers can win an overnight stay for two (2) in selected 4-star hotels, while 30 Vivo buyers can get their hands on cuddle bears.

    100 winners will receive a bouquet of flowers while 200 winners will get a pair of SM movie tickets. The Love Connects promo will also give away hundreds of Vivo tumblers which may be claimed on the day of purchase in any Vivo store.

    Vivo will also give away 15 pairs of SM movie tickets and three Vivo S1 Pro smartphones to lucky participants in the Love Connects online promo who will greet their loved ones this Valentine’s season.

    Those who want to join can simply share the Love Connects promo poster on their Facebook timeline with the official hashtag, #VivoLoveConnects, together with heartwarming messages addressed to their loved ones, families and friends. Winners will be announced on February 13,18, and 24, 2020.

    Major and minor prizes will be delivered to the winners’ addresses. See posters and print ads for more details. Per DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB- 01310 series of 2020.

    For inquiries, visit vivoglobal.ph or check www.facebook.com/vivoPhilippines, www.instagram.com/vivo_philippines/, and https://twitter.com/vivo_phil.

    REFERENCE:

    Abbey Malvar

    Public Relations Department

    Strategic works, Inc.

    +639. 17.708.8346

    abbey.malvar@stratworks.ph

    2nd Floor Zaragoza Building, 102 Gamboa Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City PH

  • Kids enjoy action-packed playtimes with Jolly Speed Racers

    Kids enjoy action-packed playtimes with Jolly Speed Racers

    Get those racing gears ready this February as Jollibee rolls out the latest set of Jolly Kiddie Meal toys – the Jolly Speed Racers! With this new set of collectible toys, young racers can spend action-packed playtimes and feel the adrenaline rush of driving as they hit the racetracks with Jollibee and Friends.

    Jolly kids can help set-up Jollibee and friends’ special cars by placing their stickers to prepare them for the race. At the starting line, they can connect all the launchers and get ready to rev up for a race of a lifetime! Just retract the cars in the launchers and press the button to watch the cars zoom to life!

    Jolly kids can enjoy racing to the finish line with Jollibee’s dashing speed racer. They can even race with Popo’s cool sport ride or Yum’s techie four-wheel car as they challenge Jollibee for first place. Watch out for Hetty’s pink and Twirlie’s purple sports cars as they accelerate past everyone in their attempt to win the race!

    To experience the rush of the jolliest race this February, make sure to collect all five Jolly Speed Racers to connect all their launchers!

    Collect the Jolly Kiddie Meal toys with every purchase of a Yumburger (P80), Yumburger Meal with Drink (P100), Jolly Spaghetti (P95), Jolly Spaghetti Meal with Drink (P105), 1-piece Burger Steak (P95), 1-piece Burger Steak Meal with Drink (P105), 1-piece Chickenjoy with rice (P122), or 1-piece Chickenjoy Meal with Drink (P137), each coming with its own Jolly Joy Box.

    Let your jolly racers have endless fun as they race toward the finish line! Collect all Jolly Speed Racers by visiting the Jollibee branch nearest you! The latest Jolly Kiddie Meal toys are available until February 29, 2020 only.

    REFERENCE:

    John Paulo Ondra Caparros

    Public Relations Department

    Strategic works, Inc.

    +63.893.7472 | +639. 17.158.7918

    john.caparros@stratworks.ph

    2nd Floor Zaragoza Building, 102 Gamboa Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City PH

  • Give your immune system a boost with ProSource Virgin Coconut Oil and Nuco coconut-based products

    Give your immune system a boost with ProSource Virgin Coconut Oil and Nuco coconut-based products

    ProSource Virgin Coconut Oil, 100% organic and non-GMO, is a potent and natural way of avoiding illnesses, with its innate anti- inflammatory properties.

    As the Novel Coronavirus 2019 (nCoV-2019) has become an alarming global pandemic, with two cases now being reported in the Philippines, taking precautions towards one’s health and wellbeing has become essential. Besides not being able to report to work, the risky possibility of infecting others is also there.

    Apart from having frequently clean hands through regular washing, plus avoiding close contact with anyone who has fever and cough, one effective way to avoid falling ill is by boosting your immune system. And while a cure for 2019-nCoV is still being developed; thankfully, there exists a natural, scientifically-proven method of immune system strengthening—the intake of coconut oil!

    According to a paper entitled “The Potential of Coconut Oil as an Effective and Safe Antiviral Agent Against the Novel Coronavirus (nCov-2019)” authored by Fabian M. Dayrit, Ph.D, of the Ateneo de Manila University, and Mary T. Newport, M.D., of Springhill Nematology of Florida, USA, they have confirmed what has been known for many years: that Lauric acid (C12), a medium-chain fatty acid which makes up about 50% of coconut oil, and its derivative, monolaurin, a metabolite that is naturally produced by the body’s own enzymes upon ingestion of coconut oil and is also available in pure form as a supplement, possesses significant antiviral activity.

    Specifically, Sodium lauryl sulfate, a common surfactant that is made from lauric acid, has been shown to have potent antiviral properties. “Coconut oil and its derivatives have been shown to be safe and effective antiviral compounds in both humans and animals,” both eminent authors state. They therefore suggest that Coconut Oil be considered as a general prophylactic against viral and microbial infection.

    On a consumer level, what then are the best sources of C12 Lauric Acid? There’s coconut cooking oil which has 45% Lauric Acid; Coconut milk which has 15-25%; Desiccated Coconut and whole coconuts which have 16%; and Virgin Coconut Oil or VCO which has 45% Lauric Acid + Polyphenol antioxidants.

    Of course, it is worth stressing that not all VCO’s are created equal. The VCO you take has to be USDA certified organic, non-GMO, unbleached and unrefined, and should not be deodorized. For this, there’s only ProSource products!

    Founded in 1995, ProSource International now readily serves customers in North America, Asia, Australia, and Europe, providing an extensive range of the highest quality organic and conventional coconut products, all Halal and Kosher certified, and manufactured under GMP and HACCP systems.

    Among the healthful products you can enjoy include ProSource Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, NUCO Coconut Crunch, a grain-free cereal, and NUCO Coconut Wraps that come in original, cinnamon, turmeric and moringa flavors!

    For more information, visit prosourcecoconut.com or their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ProSourceVCO/.

    REFERENCE:

    Abbey Malvar

    Public Relations Department

    Strategic works, Inc.

    +639. 17.708.8346

    abbey.malvar@stratworks.ph

    2nd Floor Zaragoza Building, 102 Gamboa Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City PH

  • Vivo Y15, Y11 among best-selling budget phones

    Vivo Y15, Y11 among best-selling budget phones

    A decade ago, an P11,000 mobile phone could only offer calls, messaging, internet access, and basic photography. Today, for the same amount of cash, one would get a phone with plenty of features—case in point are Vivo’s best-selling Y-series’ handsets.

    Vivo Y11

    Far from being just a basic phone—with the second cheapest price tag (P5,999 SRP) on the list—the Y11 offers a smooth experience with its 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM, as well as AI-powered 13MP main and 2MP depth cameras—all powered by a 5000mAh battery. With these features, along with its Agate Red and Mineral Blue colorways, it’s no surprise that the Y11 is the best-selling Vivo phone in Shopee and Lazada. Learn more: www.vivo.com/ph/products/y11

    Vivo Y91c

    Available for only P4,999, the Y91c boasts of features and technology similar to more expensive phones. These include a performance-enhancing Octa-core processor, up to 256GB of storage, a 4030mAh battery, an AI Game Mode that prevents interruptions, and Face ID that unlocks the phone. Learn more: www.vivo.com/ph/products/y91c

    Vivo Y15

    The Y15 delivers the smoothest performance among Y-series phones with its 4GB RAM. The P7,999 handset boasts of an AI triple camera—13MP main, 8MP super-wide-angle, and 2MP depth cameras. It also features an “Ultra Game Mode” which allows users to customize settings for each application to better their gaming experience. To top it all off, the Y15 comes in stunning Aqua Blue and Burgundy Red colorways. Learn more: www.vivo.com/ph/products/y15

    Vivo Y91

    As if having a handy device isn’t convenient enough, there has been a growing demand for smart assistants in mobile devices. For only P9,999, the Y91 comes with Vivo’s Jovi smart assistant, powered by 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM. It also has a rear fingerprint scanner, 8MP front camera with AI customized face beauty, and smart split screen that is perfect for the average multi-tasker. Learn more: www.vivo.com/ph/products/y91

    Vivo Y19

    The latest in Vivo’s Y series, the Y19 sports a 16MP main/2MP macro/8MP super-wide-angle triple camera set-up, boasting of superior, high-quality images. With a P10,999 price tag, the Y19 supports reverse charging, allowing the device to transform into a power bank, powering other gadgets with its 5000mAh battery. Learn more: www.vivo.com/ph/products/y19

    So, what are you waiting for? Visit Lazada (http://bit.ly/38RVag8LazadaVivoYseries) and Shopee (http://bit.ly/38Nogx4ShopeeVivoYseries) to get your hands on these Vivo Y-series phones today.

    REFERENCE:

    John Paulo Ondra Caparros

    Public Relations Department

    Strategic works, Inc.

    +63.893.7472 | +639. 17.158.7918

    john.caparros@stratworks.ph

    2nd Floor Zaragoza Building, 102 Gamboa Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City PH

  • Make Valentine’s Day celebrations last a lifetime with Original HP Inks

    Make Valentine’s Day celebrations last a lifetime with Original HP Inks

    With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s not surprising to see people go the extra mile to send flowers, chocolates and gifts to their loved ones—spouse, child, parent, partner, or friend—if only to show their affection, in the best way they can.

    And in today’s digital world, expressing one’s feelings can also be as easy as sending lovely messages through text, email, or even social media posts.

    However, nothing beats saying “I love you” in the most romantic way than with a hand-crafted Valentine’s Day greeting card or a love letter penned or printed on a special paper, decorated by pictures and mementos.

    More than Valentine’s offerings, these are colorful reminders of precious moments spent together—accompanied by heart-warming messages—which truly serve as a tangible way of expressing one’s undying affection, one that is as real as the love one can shower another person.

    That is why many people hold on to their greeting cards, love letters, postcards, pictures, and other printed keepsakes that show how their relationship has grown through the years.

    With this red-letter day shared, and knowing how couples, families, and friends would want to hold dear their Valentine’s celebrations, HP has taken more than 500 years of combined experience to develop innovative ink cartridges that use 36,000 drops of ink per second to make a printout last a lifetime, expressly on HP paper.

    HP Ink’s superior quality also boasts of vibrant colors in permanent ink that accurately paints a fade-resistant photograph, so people can always look back to their sweet and sincere pictures taken on Valentine’s Day, even years after.

    Its trusted quality enables the Original HP Ink to work the first time, every time, so there are no wasted photos of one’s memorable Valentine’s Day celebration. Its fast-drying and anti-curling properties also prevent costly and inconvenient paper jams.

    Original HP Ink’s affordability also allows for more prints at a lower cost, so one can make as many Valentine’s Day cards, letters, and photos to share with families and friends, which they can even show their even future children.

    Create heartfelt love letters, greeting cards and posters, and keep special moments alive with pictures that never fade using HP Original inks and printers.

    With its superb way of reinventing memories that never fade for generations of families to share and enjoy, the HP printer and Original HP Inks are truly the best tools to keep special moments alive. Want to reinvent memories today? Head on over to the nearest HP printer reseller to get an HP DeskJet printer and Original HP Inks that can produce printouts that will last a lifetime.

    REFERENCE:

    JEAN RICELLE A. AQUINO

    Sr. Media Relations Officer

    StratWorks, Inc.

    0927 027 8975