Jollibee Group Foundation (JGF), the social development arm of Jollibee Group, and the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding, which aims to further enrich their efforts in developing the entrepreneurial capacity of smallholder producers and link to agriculture value chains.
“This partnership is an important milestone for farmer entrepreneurs. PCAARRD’s expertise in research and development in agriculture will surely help create access to more technologies that can enhance farmers’ livelihood to become more profitable,” said Gisela Tiongson, executive director of JGF.
The agreement between DOST-PCAARRD and JGF focuses on further promoting sustainable agricultural practices through technology transfer, access to knowledge, and tools to enhance productivity. It also aims to improve research and development activities to bring forth science and technology-based solutions for agri-aqua enterprises. The program also includes networking and market linkages to ensure the viability of agro-enterprises.
Partnership for Agro-Entrepreneurship. The MOU signing was held at the DOST-PCAARRD Innovation and Technology Center in the presence of (seated, from left): (place names in this sequence for easier read) JGF Executive Director Gisela Tiongson (seated, third from left); JGF Senior Program Manager Ma Laize Ar Cruzat (seated, fourth from left); DOST-PCAARRD Executive Director Dr. Reynaldo V. Ebora (seated, second from left); and DOST Undersecretary Leah J. Buendia (seated, first from left).
Of this, DOST-PCAARRD Executive Director Dr. Reynaldo V. Ebora said, “We believe that this partnership for agro-entrepreneurship will strengthen PCAARRD’s efforts in addressing technology gaps to improve quality and productivity, as well as in building the capacities of farmer groups and partner LGUs to provide opportunities to tap institutional markets. We are also certain that this will pave the way to strengthen the implementation of projects and activities with the end goal of achieving JGF’s mission and PCAARRD’s mandates.”
This initiative also supports JGF’s Farmer Entrepreneurship Program (FEP), which empowers and helps smallholder farmers sharpen their technical and business acumen, as well as partnership-building skills. FEP uses the Agro-Enterprise Clustering Approach to assist farmer groups supplying Jollibee Group and other markets.
To date, Jollibee Group has accredited 18 farmer groups across the country that supply more than 9,000 metric tons of vegetables to the company, which accounts for more than P360 million in total sales.
Record-Breaking Store Openings. The Jollibee Group opened 23 stores of Burger King in 2022, the highest number of store openings in a single year for Burger King in the Philippines.
The Jollibee Group is focused on strengthening the performance of its foreign franchised brands in the Philippines as part of its growth plans.
“We aim to become the leading market developer of foreign restaurants brands in the country. By leveraging our brand portfolio to provide diverse offerings for various market segments at different price points, and strategically expanding our store network, Burger King, Yoshinoya, and Panda Express are expected to continuously contribute to the sustainable growth of our domestic business,” said Joseph Tanbuntiong, Jollibee Group Country Head for Philippine Business.
Store Openings
As part of the company’s expansion efforts in 2022, Burger King opened 23 stores, which is their highest number of store openings in a year. It also opened its 125th milestone store in 2022 and five Bike ‘n Dine stores located in Shaw Wack-Wack San Juan; Visayas Ave. Quezon City; Vermosa in Imus, Cavite; Alabang-West in Muntinlupa; and Carmona Cavite.
In 2022, the Jollibee Group also relaunched Japan’s world-famous Beef Bowl Chain, Yoshinoya. This is its first ever Japanese food chain, making it a strong addition to the foreign franchised brands currently operated by the company. Yoshinoya serves a beefed-up menu in a newly redesigned contemporary and casual Japanese space headlined by their world-famous gyudon or beef bowl.
Successful Relaunch. The Jollibee Group successfully relaunched Yoshinoya in the Philippines with a refreshed store design and menu offering.
Last year, Yoshinoya opened four stores and renovated three existing stores. The Jollibee Group formed a 50-50 joint venture with YIPI—the Philippine subsidiary of Asia Yoshinoya International Sdn. Bhd. and Yoshinoya Holdings Co. Ltd. in June 2021. The said partnership established Yoshinoya Jollibee Foods, Inc., which operates the Yoshinoya stores in the country and plans to expand Yoshinoya’s store network to 50 stores in the long term.
Meanwhile, Panda Express opened ten stores last year, five of which were the first in its host cities—Robinsons Place Ermita in Manila, SM Southmall in Las Piñas, Betterliving in Parañaque, Shell SLT in Muntinlupa, and Greenhills in San Juan. In February 2023, Panda Express opened its first drive-thru restaurant in Asia with the launch of its Sumulong Highway branch. This new location in Marikina City also marks Panda Restaurant Group’s 100th international restaurant. Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. (PRG) and the Jollibee Group formed JBPX Foods, Inc., a joint venture in 2019 to bring the world’s largest American Chinese dining concept in the Philippines.
Milestone Opening. The first drive-thru store of Panda Express in Asia was opened by the Jollibee Group in Marikina City. This also marks the brand’s 100thinternational branch.
Exciting Product Offerings
The Jollibee Group’s thrust with its foreign franchised brands is to bring the authentic experience to Filipinos. Apart from this, the Jollibee Group also provides menu offerings that are either unique to Philippine market or among the best performing for these franchised brands in the region and the world.
On top of its iconic entree, the Original Orange Chicken®, Panda Express introduced Kung Pao Fish last year for the season of Lent. Its Beef Broccoli and Honey Walnut Shrimp are also among the best-selling dishes in the region. Meanwhile, Yoshinoya—with its signature beef bowl—also offered dishes that Filipino foodies can enjoy such as Tempura, Karaage, and desserts like Mochi Matcha Ice Cream and Coffee Jelly.
Burger King Philippines was also acknowledged as having one of the best-in-class launches in Asia for its new product Chicken King. Other exciting new products that guests enjoyed for a limited time last year were Cheese Bites, Plant-Based X-tra Long Chicken, Spicy Chicken King, Spicy Chicken Nuggets, and Truffle Whopper.
For this year, the Jollibee Group is set to open more stores for Burger King, Yoshinoya, and Panda Express. These new store openings form part of the company’s goal to become one of the top five restaurant companies in the world.
“Our thrust is to bring the original experience of these popular brands to the Filipino people. I am confident that with the success of our foreign franchised brands, and with the continued support of their fans, Jollibee Group will succeed in achieving its long-term growth plans,” Tanbuntiong added.
HONOR empowers the world’s biggest gaming and esports festival, Gamers8: The Land of Heroes, as the official smartphone partner, starting on July 6 in Riyadh.
Manila, Philippines, June 27, 2023 – Gamers8: The Land of Heroes, the world’s biggest gaming and esports festival has partnered with HONOR, a leading global provider of smart devices, to provide all mobile phones for the festival and its esports competitions.
A Main Partner for Gamers8: The Land of Heroes, HONOR’s smartphone partnership agreement will also see the PUBG Mobile World Invitational (PMWI), which takes place from 11th to 16th July, played exclusively on the brand’s smartphones.
The world’s top teams of PUBG Mobile will gather to compete for the title, and they will all be using the HONOR Magic5 Pro as their official device. The HONOR Magic5 Pro is a revolutionary device and with its powerful processing capabilities, stunning display, and advanced features, the HONOR Magic5 Pro promises to enhance the gaming experience for players, ensuring that every movement and decision made by players is executed with precision and speed. With the fusion of talent and innovation, this year’s PUBG Mobile World Invitational (PMWI) is set to be an unforgettable display of gaming excellence powered by the HONOR Magic5 Pro.
Organized by the Saudi Esports Federation, the festival runs for eight weeks from July 6 at Boulevard Riyadh City and features top gaming titles complemented by live music from star acts and a multitude of activities and attractions.
There will also be an HONOR booth in the festival venue to promote the brand and its latest product, where attendees can visit the booth at the festival venue to experience firsthand the brand’s cutting-edge innovations and latest products, as well as social media activations and raffles for gaming fans to win sought-after tickets to Gamers8: The Land of Heroes
Mr. Turki Alfawzan, CEO, Saudi Esports Federation, said: “Connectivity is essential in the modern world, and we are delighted to welcome HONOR to the Gamers8: The Land of Heroes roster as a Main and Official Smartphone Partner. The partnership agreement will see a series of summer activities and activations take place that both parties are looking forward to immensely. Gaming fans in particular will enjoy watching the PUBG MOBILE World Invitational tournament taking place on HONOR phones – the reaction to this news from the competition’s professional players has been unanimously positive.”
“HONOR is privileged to partner with Gamers8: The Land of Heroes, the highly anticipated competition that has captured the attention and excitement of the gaming community worldwide and we are proud to play a significant role in this festival.” Said Mr. Daniel Wang, President, HONOR Middle East & Africa. “HONOR understands the needs of tech-savvy users in the Saudi Market particularly in the realm of gaming. By providing them with cutting-edge devices like the HONOR Magic5 Pro, we aim to elevate their gaming experiences to new levels and cater to their ever-changing requirements.”
Gamers8: The Land of Heroes has a prize pool of $45 million – triple that of Gamers8 last year. The festival concludes with the Next World Forum, a gaming and esports forum held at the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Center on August 30-31, that brings together sector leaders and experts from around the world.
For further Gamers8 details, including ticket sales, please see all the information available on the event website.
For more information and announcements, you may visit HONOR’s website www.hihonor.com or social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok Shop: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines). To check out HONOR’s complete list of retail stores, go to https://www.hihonor.com/ph/retailers/.
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For more information and announcements, you may visit HONOR’s website www.hihonor.com or social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok Shop: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines). To check out HONOR’s complete list of retail stores, go to https://www.hihonor.com/ph/retailers/.
Personal Collection Direct Selling, Inc. just had yet another historic win not only for the environment, but also for the Philippine direct selling industry.
The Filipino-owned company that pioneered the shift from recyclable packaging to biodegradable packaging for consumer goods became the first direct selling company to win the gold award for Asia Pacific Tambuli Awards new category, Leaders for Sustainability and Corporate Purpose Division. Personal Collection is also the only direct selling company recognized among esteemed corporate giants at the prestigious APAC Tambuli Awards held at Grand Hyatt Manila last June 6, 2023.
Established in 2005, the Tambuli Awards recognizes businesses and brands that live out their purpose and contribute to the common good in society, including Personal Collection’s #GreenLifeGreatLife movement.
The #GreenLifeGreatLife movement highlights Personal Collection’s unparalleled efforts in being the first Filipino-owned company that transitioned from recyclable packaging to biodegradable packaging for its consumer goods. It also emphasized the organization’s goal to care for the environment through CSR initiatives and awareness campaigns among stakeholders, including its numerous active dealers from more than 450 branches spread all over the Philippines.
Commitment to the future
First launched as a single business idea, Personal Collection has since grown to provide hundreds of thousands of Filipino dealers across the country with the opportunity to live a Great Life through earning opportunities and superior, value-for-money products, and services. Two years ago, the company embarked on a bigger journey to build a more sustainable future for Filipinos with the #GreenLifeGreatLife Movement that aims to reduce plastic waste in the environment.
The #GreenLifeGreatLife Movement has had other big wins since it was launched in June 2021. As a responsible sustainability leader, Personal Collection has transitioned more than 80% of its products to biodegradable packaging as of May 2023.
Through continuous collaboration with agencies such as the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the proactive participation of its dealers, Personal Collection was able to plant 55,400 trees and over 190,000 mangrove seedlings to help protect the country’s air quality, reduce carbon dioxide, and preserve ecosystems. Simultaneously, the company has collected 30,000 kilos of plastic and other types of wastes from coastlines and estuaries.
The company likewise reached more than 110 million people through awareness campaigns, taking the next step to educate more and more communities about the need to protect the environment.
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Victus 15 by HP: solid option for students
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The promo’s hero product, Victus 15 by HP, is perfect for students gearing up with their back-to-school essentials. This popular gaming laptop offers a powerful performance that satisfies gaming needs and excels in productivity, durability, versatility, and sleek design—attributes students appreciate. With the Victus 15 by HP, you can tackle school documents, video presentations, and designs, thanks to its powerful AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600H processor and ample memory. It is the ultimate multimedia companion for your educational journey.
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The newest flagship phone from HONOR Philippines, the Magic5 Pro, is finally in the country to prove its impressive Camera System that earned its Global Top 1 rank from DXOMark in Q1 of 2023.
Manila, Philippines, June 21, 2023 – Packed with a wide array of camera specs, HONOR Magic5 Pro, the latest flagship phone from HONOR Philippines, boasts an impressive Camera setup that is perfect for both photography professionals and enthusiasts. It features a Triple Rear Camera System consisting of 50 MP Wide Camera, 50 MP Ultra Wide Camera, and 50 MP Telephoto Camera, rightfully earning its Global Top 1 DXOMark for Camera performance for the First Quarter of 2023.
“Filipinos love taking photos, and our newest flagship delivers top quality shots and snaps, and even video clips that are at par with those taken with professional cameras. It’s no question why the HONOR Magic5 Pro was well-received upon its launch and is continually getting the recognition it deserves within the Philippine tech market,” said Stephen Cheng, HONOR Philippines Vice President.
Capture high-speed moments with high-quality shots
HONOR Magic5 Pro debuted its all-new Millisecond Falcon Capture Algorithm, which enables users to shoot dynamic scenes with ease. Partnered with the phone’s AI Motion Sensing Capture, even the most complex movements are captured vividly and sharply. Below are some shots that perfectly demonstrate the power of this flagship’s HONOR Image Engine:
Zoom in and out with HONOR Magic5 Pro
HONOR Magic5 Pro’s 50 MP Periscope Telephoto Camera and 50 MP Ultra Wide Camera allow for zoomed in shots that capture even the most minute details of a certain subject. Both cameras work in getting close up shots, the Ultra Wide module doing so at about 2.5 cm away, while the Telephoto node at nearly 30 cm away.
The phone’s optical zoom enables users to shoot distant objects without fully compromising or hurting the quality of its snaps. Videos can be shot at 10x zoom, while photos can be captured at 100x zoom level. It also offers Focus Lock for easier framing, ensuring that the subjects of your zoomed in shots are clearly highlighted.
Elevated Night Photography Experience
HONOR Magic5 Pro excels in low-light photography, thanks to its Super Night Capture capabilities. The photos taken in this setting are in crisp quality, and none of its contrast, exposure, and saturation get compromised – an issue that many photography enthusiasts suffer from every now and then. Even in Ultra Wide settings, HONOR Magic5 Pro’s Night Capture capabilities still deliver quality and crisp shots, displaying realistic and lively image color outputs.
Shoot Videos Like a Pro with HONOR Magic5 Pro’s Movie Mode
HONOR Magic5 Pro is equipped with IMAX Enhanced Movie Master to produce cinematic-style videos, taking users’ videography experience up a notch. It offers 4K video recording at 60 fps, and what probably sets this smartphone apart from others is its impressive LOG mode – making post-edit color grading easier and more accessible. Check out this mini-tutorial from Cinematographer Ryan Audencial, who was highly impressed with the smartphones’ Movie Mode and video-taking capabilities.
Overall, the HONOR Magic5 Pro proves to be worthy of its Global Top 1 rank in Camera Performance for the first quarter of 2023 from DXOMark. On top of its impressive specs – such as its IP68 water-and-dust-resistant rating, the smartphones’ Triple Rear Camera System makes photo and video taking easier for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
Pricing and availability
The smartphone, available in Meadow Green and Midnight Black, retails for Php 59,990 both via HONOR Philippines’ offline ( https://bit.ly/Magic5ProStores) and online stores in Lazada (https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.hsr3z), Shopee (https://shope.ee/1LApXmPIen), and Tiktok Shop (https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSLN2DNm1/). HONOR Magic5 Pro may also be availed via Home Credit for as low as Php 1,718 per month without insurance, Php 2,085 with insurance, and on a 0% interest installment payment.
For more updates and announcements, you may visit HONOR’s website www.hihonor.com or social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines). To check out HONOR’s complete list of retail stores, go to https://www.hihonor.com/ph/retailers/.
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A new and exciting business address at the heart of Metro Manila will soon be opening its doors for business in Greenhills Center, San Juan City.
Prospective tenants seeking a vibrant location for their business can check out the newly opened show suite of the GH Tower and personally experience a myriad of possibilities.
GH Tower is a proud project of Ortigas Land, a trusted developer with over 90 years of experience in real estate development of commercial, residential, and mixed-use properties. It is a modern office building with 15 storeys of workspace, and a gross leasable area of 40,880 square meters. It is perfect for professionals wanting to work in an office tower that values the environment with its sustainability potentials.
GH Tower welcomes employees and guests into spacious common areas and lobbies designed by the Chat Fores Design Studio. The neutral hues of the lobbies and common areas create an atmosphere of health and wellness, uplifting day-to-day working experiences.
“We wanted GH Tower to be an efficient and productive office space where tenants and employees, especially those who live nearby, will be excited to go to work, while also giving them convenient access to a variety of amenities within Greenhills Center and the new Greenhills Mall slated to open in the 4th quarter of this year” said Ms. Trina Chan, Ortigas Land Assistant Vice President and Head of Office Business Unit.
Prime location
Centrally located, GH Tower is only 5 minutes away from the Ortigas Central Business District and with a 30 to 45-minute access for residents and workers from Taguig, Makati, Quezon City, North, East, and West of Metro Manila. Travel time to and from all points in the Metro is lessened, improving the well-being of all car users. GH Tower has ample parking spaces at the basement levels of the building. Other parking spaces and facilities are additionally available in adjacent buildings within the estate.
There are several commuter routes servicing the area, including the existing MRT and LRT lines, along with buses and jeepneys. It is also near the upcoming MRT4 station. Further to this, GH Tower is situated within a master planned estate that promotes work-life balance. Its direct access to the new Greenhills Mall conveniently provides employees a break from their hectic workday and time to unwind at the new restaurants, cafes, shops and cinemas.
Show Suite
Interested tenants can have a peek at their future workplace by visiting GH Tower’s show suite located on the 7th floor of the building. The show suite was set up by Cornersteel Systems Corporation, a full service fit-out solutions company. It features an open concept that highlights the column-less feature of the floors and expansive workstations and collaboration areas. It also highlights the floor-to-ceiling glass walls, which allow tenants to appreciate the breath-taking skylines of the Ortigas business district, Quezon City, Pasig City, Taguig City and Manila.
Sustainable spaces
On top of GH Tower’s state-of-the-art features and amenities, it is designed with sustainability in mind by using energy-saving LED lighting fixtures and double glazed, double low-e glass panels that offer natural lighting during the day. GH Tower also gives importance to water conservation with water-efficient plumbing fixtures and a rainwater collection system.
To further its sustainability drive, GH Tower incorporated bike-friendly facilities, such as secured bike racks that promote the use of bicycles and other non-motorized vehicles. Showers and changing facilities for biker tenants are also available on each floor. In addition, charging stations will be installed at the basement parking level of the new Greenhills Mall for electric vehicle users within the estate.
These environmental initiatives are in line with GH Tower’s aim for a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification.
Get to know more about Greenhills Tower here, and schedule a visit to its show suite
