Category: Press Release

  • BDO wins ACES Industry Champion of the Year Award

    BDO wins ACES Industry Champion of the Year Award

    BDO Unibank, Inc. was named a “worthy captain” of the Philippine banking industry after receiving the prestigious Industry Champion of the Year award during the 2019 Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards.

    The Industry Champion of the Year is presented to companies that “have a distinct competitive edge, set the industry trends, and have commendable best practices in place. Winners in this category have shown the ability to evolve the focus of their enterprises along with the dynamic changes of the industries they serve.”

    A milestone 1st ACES Award for the multi-awarded bank, BDO was also recognized for its leadership position across different business segments, robust balance sheet, expansive market reach, scope of innovative products and services, and sustainable growth.

    The ACES Awards is organized annually by the MORS Group, an organization committed to assisting companies, corporate leaders, and eminent industrialists share a platform to exhibit leadership and sustainability excellence.

    Innovation and Reach

    Driven by its “We Find Ways” philosophy, BDO leverages its intrinsic understanding of the Filipino to keep innovating its wide range of products and services. This allows the bank to meet its clients’ ever-changing needs.

    BDO has the largest distribution network with more than 1,300 branches and over 4,000 ATMs nationwide. To serve those who are unavailable during regular banking hours, it pioneered the implementation of longer banking hours and weekend banking.

    Outside the Philippines, the bank has full-service branches in Hong Kong and Singapore as well as 23 remittance and representative offices in Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle East.

    Easy Access and Sustainability

    BDO embraces financial technologies to stay within its clients’ reach. It enables easy and 24/7 access to bank accounts and payments through its online and mobile banking channels. A financial inclusion advocate, it partners with local micro-entrepreneurs who are based in remote areas and provides a point-of-sale (POS) terminal that allows cash withdrawals using an ATM card.

    The bank also integrates sustainability into its undertakings. In 2017, the bank made history when it issued a $150-million green bond—a first-of-its-kind in the Philippines. The International Finance Corp. (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank, was the sole investor in the bond. More recently, BDO hosted the country’s first Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Summit in 2018, which gathered the captains of Philippine businesses to discuss how sustainability can be interwoven with their corporate agenda. The bank also published the maiden issue of its sustainability report.

    Captain of the Philippine Banking Industry. BDO was given the Industry Champion of the Year award during the 2019 Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards. Representing the bank was Luis Reyes Jr. (center), Executive Vice President and Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Planning Group. Reyes received the award from (left to right) Luis Bueno Nieto, Jury of ACES Awards; Shanggari Balakrishnan, CEO of MORS Group; Jayanthi Desan, Jury of ACES Awards; and Hemant Batra, Chairman of ACES Awards.

    These strategic efforts propelled the bank to achieve a record year-end income of P32.7 billion and become the first Philippine bank to surpass the P3 trillion mark in total assets at the end of 2018. This year, the bank sustained its growth momentum by posting its half-year earnings of P20.2 billion, and remaining the largest bank in terms of total assets, loans, deposits, and trust funds as of the second quarter.

    About BDO Unibank, Inc.

    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 banking, 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 1,300 operating branches and over 4,000 ATMs nationwide. It also has a full-service branches in Hong Kong and Singapore as well as 23 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 March 31, 2019. For more information, please visit www.bdo.com.ph.

    BDO Unibank, Inc.

    BDO Corporate Center

    7899 Makati Avenue

    Makati City 0726, Philippines

    Tel +63(2) 840-7000

    www.bdo.com.ph

    Nancy May Francisco-LugatimanPR Manager ROAR Agile Communicators Corporationm: +639177920519w: roar.ph  e: nancy@roar.ph

  • Maine Mendoza, other celebs, shoot beyond limits with new Vivo V17 Pro

    Maine Mendoza, other celebs, shoot beyond limits with new Vivo V17 Pro

    Leading global technology company, Vivo, has unveiled its second flagship midrange smartphone for the year through an event that enabled guests to discover and experience innovative technology that lets them shoot beyond limits.

    Led by Vivo Philippines Vice President for Channel Sales, Hazel Bascon, and celebrities such as TV and movie actress and brand ambassador, Maine Mendoza, the Vivo V17 Pro grand launch was held at the Shangri-La Hotel at The Fort in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

    Inside the venue, guests were welcomed by displays and elements that showcased the V17 Pro’s signature Knight Black and Crystal White colorways.

    Model and actress Chienna Filomeno danced to the medley of Don’t Call Me, Taki-Taki and Señorita to open the event and build up anticipation for the V17 Pro’s big reveal.

    Vivo Philippines Trade Marketing Supervisor, Jomarie Morales talked about the Vivo V17 Pro’s prime features, including its overall design and unprecedented set of 6 cameras. Renowned photographer, Xander Angeles, also shared how he uses the smartphone’s different lenses while showcasing some images he captured.

    The highlight of the grand launch was the unveiling of the smartphone’s first ever local TVC, retail price and pre-order details revealing the P21,999 price tag on Vivo’s latest midrange flagship handset.

    Renowned photographer Xander Angeles uses the V17 Pro’s dual elevating selfie camera to take a groufie shot with fellow Vivo brand ambassadors, including phenomenal star Maine Mendoza.

    Phenomenal star Maine Mendoza (center) joins Chienna Filomeno, Verniece Enciso, Vern Enciso, TJ Monterde, Xander Angeles, and other Vivo brand ambassadors in welcoming the V17 Pro.

    Prior to the grand launch event, singer-songwriter TJ Monterde hosted a pre-event livestream on Vivo’s Facebook page where Vivo ambassadors such as celebrity vlogger siblings Vern and Verniece Enciso talked about their favorite V17 Pro features.

    The V17 Pro boasts of six cameras, a Super AMOLED display, and a long-life battery with dual-engine fast charging. Its six optics—including the dual front elevating selfie cameras and AI quad rear cameras—capture fuller and clearer selfies and super macro and super-wide clear images, even in low-light conditions, to enable users to shoot beyond limits.

    From October 10 to 18, Vivo fans can avail of exciting freebies when they pre-order the Vivo V17 Pro exclusively at Shopee or in Vivo stores nationwide.

    About Vivo

    Vivo is a leading global technology company committed to creating trendsetting smart mobile innovations and services. Vivo is devoted to forming a vibrant mobile internet ecosystem, and currently owns and operates an extensive network of research operations, with R&D centers focusing on the development of cutting-edge consumer technologies including 5G, AI, mobile photography and next-generation smartphone design.

    In recent years, Vivo has taken frequent efforts in the sports field and is committed to promoting the mutual penetration of the brand’s diverse fields and diversifying its brand image.

    Currently, Vivo has over two hundred million users enjoying its mobile products and services around the world. Vivo is present in 18 markets globally and features offline retail stores in over 1,000 cities worldwide. In the Philippines, Vivo is the top3 smartphone brand in terms of market share with 1.5 million users nationwide.

    For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at vivoglobal.ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/vivophil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivo_philippines/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts.

  • Support Your Favorite Influencers at Shopee’s first-ever Pageant,  Miss Shopee 10.10 Brands Festival

    Support Your Favorite Influencers at Shopee’s first-ever Pageant, Miss Shopee 10.10 Brands Festival

    On October 10, users can enjoy sitewide free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend and 24 rounds of flash deals 

    Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, will host an exclusive livestream of Miss Shopee 10.10 Brands Festival on October 9 at 8:30 PM. Viewers of Shopee Live will get to watch influencers including GMA artists – Angel Guardian, Ana de Leon, and Jhenzel Go, compete for a chance to win Shopee’s Miss 10.10 pageant.

    Ruoshan Tao, Head of Marketing at Shopee Philippines, said, “We are excited to celebrate 10.10 Brands Festival with a new and engaging way to entertain our users through Shopee Live. Consumers can also look forward to major giveaways from participating brands during the livestream pageant. We invite everyone to celebrate 10.10 Brands Festival with us on October 10.”

    Viewers can tune in as candidates compete in a series of categories including Best in Bonggang Costume, Best in Rampa, and Patabaan ng Utak. There will be exclusive brand giveaways from L’Oreal, Maybelline, Garnier, Amazfit, and Alaska. In addition, users can watch and earn up to ₱10,000 Shopee coins and free vouchers every 30 minutes will be released.

    Shopee puts the spotlight on brands this 10.10 Brands Festival

    On October 10, Shopee’s 10.10 Brands Festival will feature unbeatable promotions across all categories. Shoppers are able to enjoy key highlights including:

    • Sitewide free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend: Users can avail of sitewide free shipping with  ₱0 minimum spend on their purchases for 24 hours.
    • 100% Brands Cashback vouchers: There will be 100% brands cashback vouchers and special discounts from participating brands.
    • Up to 50% off deals: Leading brands includingAlaska, Maybelline, Quaker, Vivo, and Anker will be giving discounts up to 50% off.
    • 24-Hour Flash Deals: Users can enjoy 24 rounds of flash deals with deals as low as ₱9.
    • Upsized session of Shopee Shake: There will be 6 rounds of Shopee Shake with ₱2 million Shopee coins to be given away.
    • Exciting prizes in Shopee’s ₱1 Game: Amazing items including an iPhone 11, Macbook Pro 13”, and Airpods 2 will be available in the iconic ₱1 Game.
    • 10-Hour Shopee Live session: Users can tune in to an exclusive livestream starting 12NN to score sitewide vouchers up to ₱1,000 off.

    Find out more about 10.10 Brands Festival at https://shopee.ph/1010.

    Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

    Cathy Llanes

    Media Relations Manager 

  • What’s next for the PH Coco industry? ProSource influencers speak

    What’s next for the PH Coco industry? ProSource influencers speak

    For many years, coconuts have been a popular alternative amongst consumers for a multitude of reasons. First is the versatility of coconuts to be converted to different forms, and second is the wide variety of health benefits it provides.

    For Philippine-based coconut processor ProSource International Inc. (ProSource), seeking further ways to innovate on the fruit is their primary mission. With its growing popularity and the presence of new-breed technology, ProSource, with their international brand NUCO, received positive attention during the recently held 2nd World Coconut Congress, where they introduced their unique product offerings.

    Led by an outstanding lineup of manufacturing experts locally and abroad, the event brought together decision-makers and health enthusiasts alike, as they discussed fresh ideas relevant to the Philippine Coco industry.

    ProSource and NUCO feature delightfully satisfying products perfect for people looking for healthier options.

    Coconuts for a plant-based living

    “I use coconut-based products every day, and in almost every way I can,” said Filipina celebrity Bianca King. “I use it for my personal skin and hair care, and even when I cook or bake. It’s a local fruit I swear by.”

    Taking part in the lineup of activities during the 2nd World Coconut Congress, King starred in her cooking show segment where she prepared two delightful plant-based meals,  all featuring her favorite products from ProSource and NUCO: their bestselling Coconut Wraps, Crunch, and Virgin Coconut Oil.

    For her, switching to a plant-based diet has helped her achieve her personal goals, and with the exceptional properties of coconuts, she has found it as one of her preferred alternatives as a more refined product.

    Actress and TV Personality Bianca King puts a spotlight on ProSource and NUCO products during her live cooking demo at the 2nd World Coconut Congress. King presents two plant-based dishes: Burrito in NUCO coconut wrap and cooked with ProSource’s VCO, and Green Parfait using NUCO’s coconut crunch and cereals.

    Coconut for health and wellness

    Marco Reyes, now one of the key players in the local coconut industry, is a living testimonial for the miracle fruit as an option for weight loss. “I used to be big, like really big, and I have also tried many fad diets before which never worked. But when I tried out this local weight-reduction plan, wherein I put ProSource and NUCO products at the core of my daily intake, I lost about 50lbs. in a span of 6 months. No exercise at all,” he shares.

    Marco Reyes, President of Virgin Coconut Oil Producers and Traders Association of the Philippines (VCOP), shares his success story on using coconuts as a food replacement targeting weight loss and balanced sugar levels.

    For Marco, the coconut has been his best ally in his weight loss journey, but to further examine if it were truly an advisable alternative for his overall health and wellness, he subjected himself to a series of medical tests. “Losing weight was one thing, but for me to truly test if it’s working, I had my blood levels checked. There, I discovered that I achieved the healthiest ratio for cardiovascular health. I have been the happiest since then,” said Reyes.

    In the business of transforming lives

    For ProSource and NUCO Director Ricky Santos, growing up in the Philippines allowed him and his family to see poverty and the struggles of a Filipino coconut farmer firsthand. While the Santos family lived comfortably, the case was not the same for the men who nobly tilled the soil. Since then, the Santos family has made it their mission to create a positive change in the Philippine coconut landscape, thus giving birth to the healthsome brands ProSource and NUCO.

    “We put our business at the heart of transforming lives,” said Ricky Santos. “Our dedication lies in helping Filipino coconut farmers benefit from the trade of their sustainably-grown harvest. With the social responsibility projects we do as a team, we’re happy to take part in spawning a positive impact not only on our business, but our community as a whole. This has always been our mindful philosophy at ProSource and NUCO,” Santos added.

    Bianca King joins the family of ProSource and NUCO for the 2nd World Coconut Congress. In the photo (L-R) Ricky E. Santos, ProSource Managing Director; Bianca King; Teresa Santos, ProSource President.

    To know more about how ProSource and NUCO can help you achieve a more sustainable lifestyle, check them out on BeautyMNL and their online store at www.shop.prosourcecoconut.com.

    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

  • A Front-row Seat to the SEA Games with SKYWORTH

    A Front-row Seat to the SEA Games with SKYWORTH

    There’s something about sport that brings people together, and leading global television brand SKYWORTH is gearing up to bring the very best moments of the 2019 Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) straight to the living rooms of Filipinos. A pioneer in big-screen Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT), SKYWORTH was recently named the Official Television Partner of the 30th SEA Games in Manila.

    Filipinos are naturally passionate about sports, something that the TV brand knows all too well. “Just like Filipinos, sport has always been embedded in SKYWORTH’s DNA. And we are committed to giving Filipinos the best viewing experiences of the 2019 SEA Games. Through immersive viewing experiences, we want to create opportunities for Filipinos to come together and celebrate their love of sports,” Mr. Benjamin Yuoankee said.

    Elevating sports entertainment

    With exciting new breakthroughs in AIoT and cutting edge-technology, SKYWORTH is committed to elevating sports entertainment. From AI to Infinity Screen Borderless Design, the TV company is redefining the viewing experience.

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    SKYWORTH’s AIoT ecosystem allows fans to indulge with a genuine Smart TV viewing experience where they can easily obtain sports and SEA Games-related programs through the voice search function. With Dolby Audio, SKYWORTH’s latest proprietary picture technology – Chameleon Extreme™ and Trochilus Extreme™ – and Swaiot™, viewers are assured of unparalleled visual and audio quality. And with SKYWORTH’s Infinity Screen Borderless Design, sports fans can enjoy a fully immersive viewing experience.

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    All these features can be found on the TV manufacturer’s flagship model, the XA9000. With more than 8 million pixels, the ULTRA HD OLED TV will ensure viewers enjoy every highlight in full detail–as if they were actually there.

     From virtually there to actually there

    As the Official Television Partner of the 30th SEA Games in Manila, SKYWORTH is giving Filipinos the opportunity to level up their experience of the biennial multi-sport event.

    Via a lucky draw on October 28, 2019, the company is giving SKYWORTH TV owners the chance to take home an 55XA9000, so they can enjoy a fully immersive SEA Games experience from the comforts of their own homes. But for those that want the realest experience, the TV brand is also giving select winners tickets to the 2019 SEA Games, so they can cheer and support the games live.

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    Additionally, SKYWORTH will be running a “Big TV Nationwide Promo” from October 1 to December 31, 2019, where the company will mark down its 55” and 65” 4K AI TVs across all stores nationwide.   

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    “We’re very excited for the SEA Games 2019 and look forward to watching all the best athletes from Southeast Asia. This promises to be the biggest and most viewed SEA Games yet, and we hope to give Filipinos the very best in sports entertainment, whether that’s from home, or at the actual games,” added Mr. Benjamin Yuoankee.

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    To learn more about SKYWORTH’s promos and products, go to the official SKYWORTH Philippines website at http://www.skyworth.ph/.

    Catherine Llanes

    Media Relations Manager

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  • Redeem GetGo points for a free getaway with Redeem Away Promo

    Redeem GetGo points for a free getaway with Redeem Away Promo

    This September, GetGo members are in for the most exciting points redemption spree with the Redeem Away for a Getaway promo! One lucky member can win a Cebu Pacific Fly Easy Flight plus Hotel Getaway package for two (2) to any one of these exciting destinations: Taipei, Seoul, Macau, Hong Kong, or Melbourne!

    Get a chance to win a Hong Kong getaway and catch the iconic Aqua Luna ship in Victoria Harbour with GetGo’s Redeem Away promo.

    The trip includes roundtrip airfare and an all-expense-paid three-day, two-night hotel stay courtesy of Cebu Pacific! The winner can choose to fly as early as November 10, 2019 to spend their holidays abroad or welcome the New Year in a whole new country! Or they can choose to redeem their getaway on a long holiday as the travel period runs until August 31, 2020.

    Winner will also get to experience the best travel lifestyle with the Fly Easy prize. This includes the CEB Wi-Fi Kit so they can stay connected on-the-go, CEB Getaways for hassle-free hotels accommodation, as well as CEB inflight-meals, premium seat selection, free 20kg baggage allowance, and CEB Travelsure roundtrip insurance.

    To join the Redeem Away for a Getaway promo, members must download the GetGo mobile app to access their account. Once logged in, they can proceed to the Offers tab and select the specific promo.

    A trip to Melbourne, Australia also awaits the lucky GetGo member who will win the Redeem Away promo.

    From now until September 30, 2019, members can redeem as much points as they want to get raffle entries to their desired destinations. Each destination is equivalent to a certain number of points:

    PointsRaffle EntryDestination
    8 GetGo Points1 raffle entryHong Kong or Macau
    88 GetGo Points20 raffle entriesHong Kong or Macau
    188 GetGo Points50 raffle entriesHong Kong or Macau
    88 GetGo Points10 raffle entriesSeoul or Taipei
    188 GetGo Points30 raffle entriesSeoul or Taipei
    188 GetGo Points15 raffle entriesMelbourne

    Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to fly for free and redeem those points for a getaway! Who knows—you might just be able to spend a White Christmas in Seoul; or experience the lively nightlife in Macau or Hong Kong! Or you can explore the popular night markets in Taipei or sightsee around the local neighborhoods in Melbourne!

    The GetGo mobile app is available for download on the Play Store and App Store. Travel period is between November 10, 2019 to August 31, 2020. Per DTI-FTEB permit no. 17695, series of 2019. Learn more about the promo by visiting http://bit.ly/YourTripIsOnUs-Promo.

    Winner may also choose to redeem a getaway to Seoul and explore the modern district of Songdo International City.

    For more information on memberships and partners, visit www.getgo.com.ph. Never miss out on exclusive member offers and the latest news on partner promos by subscribing to GetGo email alerts. Just log-in to your account, go to ‘Profile’, select ‘Preferences’, click ‘My Settings’, and choose ‘Count Me In’. You can also like and follow the official GetGoPH official pages on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

    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

  • Save the Day with Jollibee’s Justice League Kiddie Meal Toys

    Save the Day with Jollibee’s Justice League Kiddie Meal Toys

    This September, Jollikids can spend action-filled playtimes with their friends and some of the world’s greatest superheroes with Jollibee’s newest set of Jolly Kiddie Meal toys, the DC Comics’ Justice League!

    With the latest set of collectible toys from the country’s #1 fast-food chain, Jolllkids can join the Justice League as they battle against mega villains to save the planet.

    Kids can help Superman save the world by twisting his upper body and land a punch by pressing his left leg. They can also join Wonder Woman battle evil by swinging her mighty sword with a push of a lever, or fight crime with Batman by spreading his cape to glide over Gotham City by pressing his left limb. 

    Jollikids can use the speed stick to help The Flash run at a superhuman speed and create a firebolt in chasing criminals. Defeat villains with Supergirl by raising her arm and fly with a push of a button and a press of a knob from her back. They can also serve justice with Cyborg by blasting enemies in different directions by pressing the button on his shoulder to launch his blasters.

    Collect all six 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 little ones have more action-filled playtime as they save the day with their favorite DC comic book superheroes! Help them build their own Justice League team with the newest set of Jolly Kiddie Meal toys, available until September 30, 2019 only. Hurry and start collecting all six action figures today by visiting the Jollibee branch nearest you!

    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