Category: Press Release

  • Seamless Overseas Bills Payment Thru Bayad Center Online

    Seamless Overseas Bills Payment Thru Bayad Center Online

    Pasig City, Philippines – Our country couldn’t stress enough how Filipinos Overseas have helped our economy. In 2014, Overseas Pinoys reach a record high remittance of $26.9 Billion. This solid stream of remittances has played a major role in the country’s economy through the years thanks to our kababayans abroad.

    Overseas remittance does not only help the economy in general but also help improve the quality of living of their recipients, hence, we consider our Kababayans abroad as our modern day heroes.

    Bayad Center Bigwigs

    BAYAD CENTER with the advantage of technology and innovation wants to applaud and honor these overseas Pinoys with a service that would enable them to do seamless transactions in aid of their families and loved ones in the country.

    BAYAD CENTER Online will allow not just overseas Pinoys but also those who rely on e-commerce in paying their bills. Transactions are made easier and faster via this web-based facility. Overseas Pinoys can access www.international.bayadcenteronline.com, whereas domestic customers can transact thru www.domestic.bayadcenteronline.com.

    BAYAD CENTER is the Philippines’ pioneer and leader in the bills payment collection industry backed by Meralco‘s seal of service and integrity. It accepts 170 types of bills in its system, covering Electricity, Water, Landline, Internet and Cable.

    Digital Influencers

    Aside from home or office based computers, consumers can also view and do their transactions using their mobile phone 24/7 as long as they have a valid email account and an internet service. Payments are transacted thru Paypal and are accepting all major credit/debit cards.

    This service also aims to override the limited operating hours of remittance centers that often creates a hassle.

    Bayad Center Team L-R: Mark B. Santiago, Manny L. Tuason (CEO & President), Uriah C. Velunta, Francispito P. Quevedo(COO & AVP), Wendel P. Labre , Justine D. Amihan

    Consumers will benefit from easier record keeping as a receipt will be sent thru email both from Paypal stating that your card has been charged as well as an email from Bayad Center stating that your payment has already been posted. With BAYAD CENTER, every Filipino, wherever they may be, can always be assured of #TatakSigurado! This is a testament of millions of Filipinos using the service. Paying bills has never been easier.

    REFERENCE:

    TrendSpotting Ads Consultation Agency
    Tel. 7829475 ; 7822743
    MObile: 09177985180 / 09988656220

  • BMW Car Club Philippines BIMMERFEST XIII

    BMW Car Club Philippines BIMMERFEST XIII

    The longest running all BMW car show in the Philippines now on its 13th year. 

    Bimmerfest XIII!

    The BMW Car Club of the Philippines – 2016 International BMW Club of the Year Awardee.

    The only official BMW Car Club in the country recognized and a member of the International Council of BMW Clubs AG, an umbrella group under BMW Clubs Asia will hold its 13th annual car show and shine event dubbed as Bimmerfest XIII on December 10, 2016 at Capitol Commons in Pasig City. 

    This whole-day event provides the opportunity for club members to display their pride and passion for the appreciation not only by fellow club members, but the general public as well. 

    This event will showcase the rich automotive heritage of BMW as it features models from the earliest and current range of BMW series to the special M cars.

    Show Categories are as follows:

    1. Best in Interior 

    2. Best in Exterior 

    3. Best in Modern Display 

    4. Best in Special Display 

    5. Best in Heritage 

    6. Best in Show 

    7. People’s Choice Award

    8. Hall of Fame

    9. Best Guest Display 

    10. Best Newbie Display 

    11. Bimmerfest Fanatic Award 

    The 13th edition of “Bimmerfest” is brought to you by the BMW Car Club of the Philippines, Shell V Power Nitro, Shell Helix Ultra, Bilstein, H&R, Standard Insurance, Dynalab and Hillsborough Car Spa.

    Co-Presented by Ortigas & Company / Capitol Commons.

    Our Event Partners : Michelin Philippines, Citibank, Johann’s Cuisine, The Village Sports Club, Motolite, Aguila Glass, Eurovision Car Accessories and Decals, Philgraphics, Philippine Red Cross, Shinagawa Lasik and Aesthetics and I Flick Photo Booth.

    Our Media Partners : Philippine Star, Business Mirror, Motion Cars, WhenInManila.Com, AutoIndustriya, Carmudi.com.ph, 97.9 Home Radio, Kinse Trenta Radyo, DWDD Katropa Radyo, Creative Voices, Page One, Astig.PH, World Executives Digest, My Space Radio Show, Executive Chronicles, Voice Master, Psst.PH, Nego Sentro, Explore, Larawan at Kape, Aksyon Sports, Auto Review and Travel Life Magazine.

    Special Thanks To : Linea Fiori Events, PMCM Events Management, The Big Difference Communications, Index and LFI Photoworks. For more information and how to join, please contact PMCM Events Management at 0917 8344978 or 505 3746 / 501 0029.

    REFERENCE:

    Kristel Ayento
    Sales & Marketing Associate
    02 8970044 / 501 0029
    09173392927
    www.pmcm-events.com

  • Acer Leads Chromebook Retail Segment with Nearly 50% Share in September

    Acer Leads Chromebook Retail Segment with Nearly 50% Share in September

    According to recent data from GfK and NPD Group, Acer has extended its lead over competitors in the worldwide Chromebook retail segment in September, reaching a share of nearly 50%1 in both shipments and revenue, and demonstrating a distant lead over the second player trailing at less than 20%.

    Throughout 2016, Acer has launched a number of Chromebooks that have solidified its reputation as an innovator in the Chromebook category. These include the Acer Chromebook 14, which offers a leading battery life of up to 14 hours and a premium all metal housing, the Acer Chromebook R 13, the world’s first 13.3-inch convertible Chromebook, and the Acer Chromebook 14 for Work, the first to feature 6th Generation Intel™ Core® processors and Vibrant Corning® Gorilla® Glass.

    Over the summer, Google announced that the Acer Chromebook R 11 would be among the first Chromebooks to rollout Google Play Store, which will allow people to enjoy their phone and tablet apps on a Chromebook. The R 11 was also named “the best Chromebook of 2016” by The Verge.

    By Chris CK Chiang

    1. GfK+NPD, 2016/09

    If you have any “Good News” you would like to share internally please contact: steven.h.chung@acer.com

    REFERENCE:

    Irish Santos-Lorenzo

  • More fun and colorful days with new Gardenia snacks

    More fun and colorful days with new Gardenia snacks

    Gardenia has always been at the forefront of creating new ways to enjoy bread in many ways.  From its Classic White Bread that has been a part of every Filipino’s festive table, to wide array of innovative snack choices, Gardenia ensures delight and satisfaction of its valued consumers.

    Recently Gardenia expanded its snack category by offering new flavors to indulge on its Twiggies snack cake product. From Gardenia Twiggies Yellow Cake, Gardenia innovated 2 new exciting flavors—the Gardenia Twiggies Pink Cake and Gardenia Twiggies Choco-Brown Cake. All are packed with essential vitamins that will definitely be a delight in every bite, as flavors gently melts in the mouth with a moist softness. These new splashes of colors in their snacks embody children’s creativity and colorful imagination.

    The Twiggies Yellow Cake is a nutritious snack cake filled with butter flavor goodness that is soft and moist in every bite. Not only is this high in vitamin B1 and a source of vitamin B3 and iron but is also  the daily dose of kids’ cheerfulness and happiness all throughout the day!

    Twiggies Pink Cake is jam-packed with the goodness of Tutti Fruity flavor.  Apart from the flavor that tickles your taste buds, it is also high in vitamin B3 and a good source of iron which makes it best enjoyed when with friends and loved ones.

    Twiggies Choco-Brown Cake, on the other hand, is loaded with rich chocolatey flavor that is high in vitamins A, B2 & B3, and a source of vitamin B1 and iron that boost kids’ energy  every playtime and adventure.

    Gardenia Twiggies is now more affordable at only Php 5.00 (SRP), so that moms and dads can also enjoy a bit of savings for their children’s snack. It is a fun treat for kids during recess and a great go-to snack on the road for long trips. Any kid, or kids at heart, will enjoy these Twiggies as they go through their daily activities with more fun and excitement, with just a bit of splash of colors in their snacks. To know more about other Gardenia products, visit their website at www.gardenia.com.ph. Follow their Facebook page at /gardeniaph and their Twitter and Instagram at @gardeniaph.

    REFERENCE:

    PRESS RELEASE: Cathy Llanes, 09175820573 or 9144297
    cllanes@amprpublicity.com

  • Acer Takes Top Spot in EMEA 2-in-1 Market and Ranks Second in PANAM

    Acer Takes Top Spot in EMEA 2-in-1 Market and Ranks Second in PANAM

    According to the latest market research data[1], Acer’s EMEA 2-in-1 market share has continued to grow and has now taken the leading position in that market[2] in August 2016[3] at 15%. Acer has also risen to the second spot[4] in PANAM with 7% market share in the same period.

    Contributing to this success is the Switch Alpha premium 2-in-1 notebook, which leads its price segment[5] with a whopping 61% in PANAM, and 34% market share over 8 countries[6] in EMEA.

    If you have any “Good News” you would like to share internally please contact: steven.h.chung@acer.com

    The content above is intended for internal communication use only. Please do not forward or disclose any part to external parties unless explicitly permitted. If the topic of this good news has been communicated externally as a press release as well, you may share the press release content to external parties. Do not share the good news which may contain confidential information.

    [1] Data source: GfK
    [2] Category: Mobile Computing Tablets
    [3] W31 to W34 data combined
    [4] NPD + GfK (United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile and Columbia)
    [5] USD$600-699
    [6] Data from France, Germany, UK, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Russia and Spain

    REFERENCE:

    Irish Santos-Lorenzo

  • Dr. Jesusa M. Marco takes oath as 9th President of the College of the Holy Spirit Manila

    Dr. Jesusa M. Marco takes oath as 9th President of the College of the Holy Spirit Manila

    MANILA, Another milestone takes place today at the historic College of the Holy Spirit Manila (CHSM) as Dr. Jesusa M. Marco is sworn in as the school’s 9th President.

    Dr. Marco’s presidency also marks the transition of CHSM, making her the 1st Lay President under the school’s new management by the Holy Spirit Alumni Management Corporation (HSAMC). The rites will be held at the Paraclete Auditorium, College of the Holy Spirit Manila.

    In September 2015, the Congregational Leadership Team in Rome gave the approval for the collaboration of the Missionary Sisters Servants of the Holy Spirit (S.Sp.S) and the CHSM Alumnae through a Management Contract for the continuance of CHSM mission. 

    On January 21, 2016, the Management Agreement was finally approved and signed between the College of the Holy Spirit of Manila and the Holy Spirit Alumni Management Corporation (HSAMC).

    CHSM remains to be owned by S.Sp.S, however, it is now managed by the HSAMC effective May 1, 2016.

    Dr. Marco finished AB Sociology in formerly Maryknoll (now Miriam College). She also holds Master of Arts in Social Sciences major in Sociology at De La Salle University. She earned her Doctorate Degree in Sociology at Loyola University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois.

    Presently, she is also a Research Fellow of the De La Salle University.

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    The College of the Holy Spirit Manila, or simply CHSM, is a Catholic educational institution founded in 1913 by the Missionary Sisters Servants of the Holy Spirit in Manila, Philippines. It is one of the schools which comprises the Mendiola Consortium and one of the oldest members of the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP). The college is also a charter member of the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU). Initially an exclusive school for girls, CHSM became co-ed in 2005.For Basic-Ed, it offers Nursery, Kinder, Grades 1-10, Junior High and Senior High; for college, CHSM has courses under Arts & Education, Business, Fine Arts & Health Sciences. It also has programs for Graduate School.

    Business Address: 163 E. Mendiola Street, 1005 Manila / (02) 735-6021/ email: inquire@holyspirit.edu.ph/ Website: http://www.holyspirit.edu.ph/ Official Facebook Page @collegeoftheholyspiritmanila

    REFERENCE:

    Jerome G. Samson
    Media Relations
    09178961568
    09167861568
    jerome.g.samson@gmail.com
    jeromesamson2013@gmail.com

  • College of the Holy Spirit Manila launches the Center for Continuing Education

    College of the Holy Spirit Manila launches the Center for Continuing Education

    The century-old College of the Holy Spirit Manila is up for bigger, bolder things in its fold. Adapting to the changing landscape of the academe, while sustaining fine traditions of the school, College of the Holy Spirit Manila (CHSM) looks forward to implementing new, exciting programs and initiatives, ongoing renovation, upgrades of the school grounds and facilities.

    College of the Holy Spirit Manila is now under new management by the Holy Spirit Alumni Management Corporation (HSAMC) composed of 14 alumnae and one non-alumnae who is well-recognized in the education field.

    Known for Values Education, College of the Holy Spirit Manila is taking an even higher step in its commitment to provide learning opportunities, enhance professional skills & make better, more responsible members of the society.

    In this line, the Alumni Management Corporation spearheads the launching of the Center for Continuing Education (CCE) of the College of the Holy Spirit Manila.

    The Center for Continuing Education, is primarily offering short non- degree courses starting with Language and Social Enterprise Courses.

    Recently CCE embarks on a journey with the introduction of Social Entrepreneurship and what better way to create stronger awareness than hold a symposium having social entrepreneurs sharing their first hand experiences.

    “2016 Symposium on Social Entrepreneurship” is aimed to share insights and milestones as to how Social Entrepreneurship has dramatically changed and continues to make a positive social impact on the Philippines and the whole of ASEAN region – why it is regarded as the springboard to drive new opportunities and catalyst for innovation. It will have as its speakers, two of the country’s prime-movers in Social Entrepreneurship- Mr. Henry Motte-Muñoz, Founder of Edukasyon.ph and Ms. Terri Jayme Mora, Country Manager of Ashoka Philippines. This will be held at the Paraclete Auditorium of the College of the Holy Spirit Manila.

    Another highlight of the activity is the blessing and opening of the new Advocafe, a non-profit and social enterprise in support to the Indigenous Peoples, which is also situated within the grounds of the school. Advocafe is definitely not just your ordinary coffee shop which you can easily find around the Metro as majority of the products being sold at the store are all natural and organic tea and coffee bean products were results of the hardwork and efforts of the lumads, IPs, and the Igorots from the respective communities all over the Philippines.

    More on CCE and its upcoming activities at CHSM’s official facebook page @collegeoftheholyspiritmanila; email: amc@holyspirit.edu.ph mascenongrace@yahoo.com.ph; call College of the Holy Spirit Manila, 7356021/ 735 6022 local 107 look for Ms. Benjo Macaso – AMC; local  109 look for Ms. Joy Flores – Marketing.

    REFERENCE:

    Jerome G. Samson
    Media Relations Manager
    09178961568
    09167861568
    jerome.g.samson@gmail.com
    jeromesamson2013@gmail.com

  • Quick microwave cooking that is not only healthy but cost-efficient as well

    Quick microwave cooking that is not only healthy but cost-efficient as well

    There’s no need for the chef in you to feel unaccomplished when you prepare home-cooked meals with a microwave. Given that microwave-prepared food are quick and easy to make and actually healthier to eat (more on that later), Midea Microwave Ovens are also very wallet-friendly.

    But to get a clearer picture of its advantages, and since school season is in full swing, here is a hearty two-minute microwave French Toast recipe that your kids can enjoy eating without you breaking a sweat preparing.

    You’ll need to cube two slices of bread and place those pieces in a mug. Separately, prepare a bowl that contains a combination of one egg and three tablespoons of milk, topped with a dash of cinnamon. Pour that egg mixture into the mug and press down the bread cubes so it can fully absorb the liquid. Microwave for one minute, and then ten seconds at a time until fully cooked, then you’re set.

    Again, this meal only requires two minutes of preparation time. In the world of the hectic morning rush when both you and your child are trying to make it to the office and school on time, spending only two minute on a task should feel like heaven.

    On top of that, meals like this, that are prepared with a microwave not only retain its nutrients better but also obviously requires no oil, reducing fat by 10% versus frying, which means it’s healthier.

    These innate microwave benefits of quick and healthy cooking are definitely also present in Midea Microwave Ovens. But what makes the deal even sweeter is its economical “Piso Meal” feature.

    At just P1 worth of electric operating cost, users can cook with Midea Microwave Ovens for three minutes—the usual amount of time it requires to microwave-cook most meals. Of course, that means the two-minute microwave French Toast presented earlier costs even less than P1.

    This feature is available in both the mechanical and digital formats of Midea Microwave Ovens. Named after each product’s control feature, the Mechanical Microwave Oven has a push-button door opening method and operates with an output power of 700W with a standard voltage of 220V/60h. It comes in silver and white.

    Meanwhile, the Digital Microwave Oven, which features a pull door opening method, operates with the same standard voltage but with an output power of 900W.

    Under the fast-paced life we live in, there’s no time to settle for the ineffective and the inefficient. So the next time your child hears the recess bell, make sure what he pulls out of the lunch box is not only healthy, but prepared without a fuss.

    For more information on Midea’s products, check out their website at http://midea.com.ph/ and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MideaPhilippines.

    About Midea

    Midea, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of appliances, covers a complete range of products from electric kettles, washing machines, microwaves to large commercial air-conditioning systems. Thriving in over 150 countries, Midea has now arrived in the Philippines! In partnership with Concepcion Industrial Corporation (CIC), Midea’s global strength in the appliance industry infused with CIC’s Integrity, Excellence and Total Customer Satisfaction give the world class brand a better understanding of the Filipino’s needs. This way, with Midea, the Filipino can live different, choose different.

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    Contact: Jerome Samson
    Telephone: (02) 7061971/ 09178961568
    E-mail: jeromesamson2013@gmail.com