Ortigas Market Holds Medical Mission for Sanitation, Security and Traffic Personnel

Getz Pharma GM Averell Gaspar and Ortigas Market Organizer Marizza Dames, welcomed more than 100 beneficiaries who availed of the package of free services including consultation, medicine, laboratory at the Medical Mission held last january 21 in Pasig City.

On January 21, 2023, DTC Promos Inc. and Getz Pharma organized a medical mission in Pasig City to express their appreciation to the sanitation, security, and traffic enforcement personnel who keep Ortigas Market clean and safe.

Through Getz Pharma's health advocacy program, Galing ng Every Juan, more than 100 beneficiaries from Pasig City, Ortigas Center Association (OCAI) and Ortigas Market vendors received free medicines, as well as laboratory, consultancy, spirometry, bone screening, and health and nutrition counseling.

The Ortigas Market's organizer, DTC Promos Inc., has pledged to promote community wellness, which includes the Medical Mission.

Averell Gaspar, General Manager of Getz Pharma, stated that the medical mission was their way of expressing gratitude to the industry and providing free health care to them through a variety of services provided at the event.

The generous donations, which included food vouchers that could be used to purchase food and beverages from Market vendor partners, were also acknowledged by Atty. Diego Luis Santiago, the Deputy Administrator of Pasig City, who was also in attendance to thank Mr. Gaspar for the generous donations.

The Ortigas Market opened on October 1, 2022, and it is a social enterprise managed by DTC Promos Inc., in collaboration with the City of Pasig, Barangay San Antonio and Ortigas Center Association Inc. (OCAI).

The Market is open from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday. People come to the Market to eat delicious food and shop for unique items from all over the city.

This project was made possible by media partners Mayani, Manila Bulletin, DWIZ, Home Radio, Business Mirror, Pilipino Mirror, Cook Magazine, Health & Fitness, and Graphic Magazine.

The Market also receives assistance from SySu International, UNOX Ovens, SySu International, All About Baking, Gifted Minds PR Agency, and other institutional partners. 

For more information, contact:

Joana Liza Canoy - 0961666191

Joshua Delos Reyes - 09271850593

Richard Bayles - 09971743815 

For more information follow their page at Ortigas Market.

ICD praised the Jollibee Group for its Good Corporate Governance

“We are honored to be recognized by the ICD for good corporate governance, affirming our continuous efforts to strengthen our responsible business practices as an organization. We are inspired to work even harder in further integrating ESG strategies into our actions and decisions so we can keep on serving great-tasting food and bring the joy of eating to our customers sustainably.” ~Ernesto Tanmantiong, Jollibee Group President & CEO

Jollibee Foods Corporation

The ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS) Golden Arrow Awards recently honored the Jollibee Group for its progress in adopting more environmentally friendly, ethical, and open business practices.

The Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD), which runs the ACGS, wants to raise the country's standards for corporate governance by recognizing businesses that abide by the ACGS's internationally recommended corporate governance practices and the Philippine Code of Corporate Governance.

 

A company's performance in a number of areas is measured by the Golden Arrow Awards. These areas include facilitating shareholder rights and equitable treatment, ensuring transparency through timely disclosure of material information, monitoring the board's strategic direction, and holding the board accountable to stakeholders.

Tanmantiong leads an ESG Council within the Jollibee Group that was established to ensure alignment of business operations with the company’s Sustainability Agenda.

 

“We continue to grow in our sustainability journey and citations like the ACGS Golden Arrow Award validate our pursuit to do what is right for the company, our stakeholders, and the communities that we serve. We share this recognition with all our teams and our business partners, and we will continue to collaborate with them in various aspects of our company’s sustainability.” ~Pepot Miñana Jr, Jollibee Group Sustainability and Public Affairs Officer

 

To learn more about Jollibee Group’s efforts on corporate governance, visit www.jollibeegroup.com/corporategovernance. To learn more about Jollibee Group, visit www.jollibeegroup.com.

 

 

About Jollibee Group

Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC, also known as Jollibee Group) is one of the fastest-growing restaurant companies in the world. It operates in 34 countries, with over 6,300 stores globally with branches in the Philippines, United States, Canada, the People's Republic of China, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Vietnam, Brunei, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Indonesia, Costa Rica, Egypt, Panama, Malaysia, South Korea, India, and Australia.

 

Jollibee Group has eight wholly owned brands (Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, Red Ribbon, Mang Inasal, Yonghe King, Hong Zhuang Yuan, Smashburger); five franchised brands (Burger King, Panda Express, PHO24, and Yoshinoya in the Philippines, and Tim Ho Wan in certain territories in China); 80% ownership of The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf; 60% ownership in the SuperFoods Group that owns Highlands Coffee and PHO24; and 51% ownership of Milksha, a popular Taiwanese bubble tea brand.

 

Jollibee Group, through its subsidiary Jollibee Worldwide Pte. Ltd. (JWPL) owns 90% participating interest in Titan Dining LP, a private equity fund that ultimately owns the Tim Ho Wan brand. It also has a joint venture with the THW Group to open and operate THW restaurants in Mainland China. Jollibee Group also has a business venture with award-winning Chef Rick Bayless for Tortazo, a Mexican fast-casual restaurant business in the United States.

 

Jollibee Group was named the Philippines' most admired company by the Asian Wall Street Journal for ten years. It was also honored as one of Asia's Fab 50 Companies and among the World's Best Employers and World’s Top Female-Friendly Companies by Forbes. In 2020, Gallup awarded the Jollibee Group with the Exceptional Workplace Award, making it the first Philippine-based company to receive the distinction.

 

Jollibee Group has grown brands that bring delightful dining experiences to its customers worldwide, thus spreading the joy of eating to everyone.

 

Love is definitely around you with special treats to complete your Valentine’s Day at the Century Park Hotel

“With good food, wines, cocktails, perfect ambience and a delightful stay to satisfy your special someone’s culinary desires and heartfelt indulgence, you may be in for a surprise with your date here at your home away from home.” ~Anthony Tan, Century Park Hotel Manila General Manager 

On February 13 and 14, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., the Palm Grove Bar will be filled with lovers. For only Php 4,400 net for two people, you and your partner can have an exquisite five-course dinner that includes an impressive set of soup, salad, starters, dessert, and your choice of U.S. Beef Rib with Grilled Bone Marrow, Seared Mahi-Mahi, or Coconut Smoked Duck Leg as your main course. Tanduay cocktails and two glasses of house wine are available without restriction on the set menu. Php 500 off for the first twenty couples who reserve. 

Valentine's Day isn't just for lovers. Enjoy the extravagant lunch and dinner buffet with family and friends at Café in the Park for Php 1,500 net for adults and 50% off for children between the ages of 6 and 12. Cold cuts, salad, soup, carving, seasonal seafood, grilled meats, pasta, Filipino, Chinese, and dessert stations are just a few of the exciting options available from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for lunch and 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for dinner, respectively. Try our Fried Hanging Noodles with a chopstick for only Php 445 net, which are also available a la carte and are available throughout the day. 

The Atrium Lounge is also a good place to start a romantic evening with your special someone. From 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Century Tsukiji Japanese Restaurant, which is open from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., is the ideal location for your Valentine's dinner date because it offers a Buy One, Take One promotion of your favorite local and imported beers, wines, and cocktail drinks. Only Php 999 net per person is spent on the expertly prepared buffet selection.

Bring their Valentine's cake Raspberry Trio from the Deli-Snack home for just Php 1,495 net to make your loved ones feel even more special. The layers of raspberry mousse, chocolate ganache, and raspberry gel with strawberry jam fillings are unquestionably a delicious piece of art. The layers are topped with raspberry glaze. The store on the ground floor of the hotel is open every day from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

For your reservation in our Food and Beverage outlets, you may call 0917-5285888.

Their special Room Package, which costs Php 9,990 net per night in a Deluxe Room and includes a five-course dinner for two with unlimited Tanduay cocktails or two glasses of house wine at the Palm Grove Bar, will complete the truly heartfelt celebration. In addition, the package includes access to temperature-controlled outdoor swimming pools, a complimentary breakfast for two at the Café in the Park, a coffee and tea-making facility, a daily supply of bottled water, and free Wi-Fi. This limited-time offer runs from February 13 to February 14, 2023.

You may email reservations@centurypark.com.ph or call 0917-6332456 to securely get hold of that romantic staycation.

To know more about Century Park Hotel, visit www.centurypark.com or contact information@centurypark.com.ph and telephone number (632) 8528-8888.

 

 

Launched in 1976, the Century Park Hotel remains as one of the finest hotels in Manila. It is owned  and operated by Maranaw Hotels and Resort Corporation and enjoys a mix of local and international patrons. The renowned establishment has over 450 rooms in varied types and facilities for a complete dining and leisure experience. 

Emirates conducts a significant demonstration flight using only 100% renewable aviation fuel

“This flight is a milestone moment for Emirates and a positive step for our industry as we work collectively to address one of our biggest challenges - reducing our carbon footprint. It has been a long journey to finally see this demonstration 100% SAF flight take off. Emirates is the first passenger airline in the world to operate a Boeing 777 powering a GE engine with 100% SAF. Such initiatives are critical contributors to industry knowledge on SAF, and provide data to demonstrate the use of higher blends of SAF for future regulatory approvals. We hope that landmark demonstrations flights like this one, will help open the door to scale up the SAF supply chain and make it more available and accessible across geographies, and most importantly, affordable for broader industry adoption in the future.” ~Adel Al Redha, Chief Operating Officer, Emirates Airline

Emirates operates milestone demonstration flight powered with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel

One of Emirates' Boeing 777-300ER engines was powered by 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) during the company's first historic demonstration flight. Captain Fali Vajifdar and Captain Khalid Nasser Akram were in command of the flight, which flew over the coastline of Dubai for more than an hour after taking off from Dubai International Airport (DXB).

Since the United Arab Emirates has designated 2023 as the "Year of Sustainability," the demonstration flight powered by SAF is of particular significance. The UAE's commitment to finding novel solutions to problems like energy, climate change, and other issues related to sustainability will be demonstrated throughout the year. The flight helps advance the UAE's sustainability goals and supports collective industry efforts to enable 100% SAF flying in the future.

As the industry looks to expand its use of SAF, Emirates' demonstration flight, which was the first in the Middle East and North Africa to be powered entirely by SAF, supports broader efforts to reduce lifecycle CO2 emissions. The flights will also support future certification where 100% drop-in SAF fuel is approved for aircraft and help refine the playbook for future SAF demonstrations. Currently, SAF can be used in all aircraft, but only in combinations with conventional jet fuel of up to 50%.

A blend of SAF that closely resembles conventional jet fuel was procured and developed by Emirates in collaboration with partners GE Aerospace, Boeing, Honeywell, Neste, and Virent. Numerous chemical and physical fuel property measurements were carried out at each blend ratio. They arrived at a blending ratio that mirrored the characteristics of jet fuel after conducting numerous laboratory tests and rigorous trials. HEFA-SPK from Neste (hydrolyzed esters, fatty acids, and synthetic paraffinic kerosene) and HDO-SAK from Virent (hydrolyzed synthetic aromatic kerosene) were mixed into 18 tons of SAF. One GE90 engine was supplied by the 100% SAF, and the other was powered by conventional jet fuel.

The test flight also demonstrates that the specially blended SAF is compatible as a safe and dependable fuel source. The promising outcome of this initiative also contributes to the body of industry data and research on SAF blends in higher proportions. This makes it possible to standardize and eventually approve 100% drop-in SAF as a replacement for jet fuel, which is significantly higher than the current blend limit of 50%.

“GE Aerospace congratulates Emirates on this major achievement. SAF is critical to helping the aviation industry reach its goal to be net zero by 2050 and collaborations like this to test 100% SAF globally will help bring us closer to this target. All GE Aerospace engines can operate on approved SAF blends today and we are helping support the approval and adoption of 100% SAF.” ~Aziz Koleilat, Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing for the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Turkey at GE Aerospace

“Boeing congratulates Emirates on its successful flight tests using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). SAF will play a critical role in the aviation industry’s commitment to be net zero by 2050, requiring strong industry collaboration. We were proud to partner with Emirates on these tests and look forward to further working with our partners to enable the widespread use of SAF across the globe.” ~Omar Arekat, Vice President, Commercial Sales and Marketing, Middle East, The Boeing Company

“We are excited to apply our technology to such a milestone demonstration. The 331-500 auxiliary power unit or APU is an integral part of the Boeing 777 aircraft system. The APU provides main engine starting, environmental control and emergency back-up systems for the aircraft on the ground and in-flight. It uses the same fuel as the main propulsion engines. Currently the APU is certified to run on only 50% SAF, so this demonstration is a big first step in showing full APU functionality and capability when running on 100% SAF.” ~Mosab Alkubaisy, Director of Airlines, Honeywell Aerospace Middle East

"Sustainable aviation fuel plays a crucial role in reducing the emissions of air travel but to fully leverage its decarbonization potential we need to enable 100% SAF use. Test flights like this Emirates flight with Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel are an important step towards 100% SAF certification. Neste is working closely together with partners to accelerate the availability and use of SAF as we increase our SAF production capacity to 1.5 million tons per annum by the end of this year. We look forward to growing the supply of SAF also to Dubai.” ~Jonathan Wood, Vice President EMEA, Renewable Aviation at Neste

“Virent’s technology converts widely available, plant-based sugars into the compounds that make 100% sustainable aviation fuel possible, without the need to blend with traditional jet fuel. Along with our parent company Marathon Petroleum Corporation, we are committed to meeting today’s energy needs while investing in an energy diverse future, and today’s flight is a great example of this commitment. We’re excited about this opportunity to work with our forward-thinking colleagues at Emirates, GE Aerospace, Boeing, Honeywell and Neste as we demonstrate that we can power sustainable aviation without modifying today’s modern airline engines or the infrastructure that serves the airline industry.” ~Dave Kettner, President and General Counsel of Virent, Inc.

ENOC's Group CEO, His Excellency Saif Humaid Al Falasi, praised the achievement because it coincides with the designation of 2023 as the "Year of Sustainability" by the UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Additionally, it is a significant step toward achieving climate neutrality and lowering carbon dioxide emissions.

“At ENOC, we prioritise working closely with our strategic partners to implement a national roadmap for sustainable aviation fuel. This not only aims to accelerate the decarbonisation of the aviation sector, but also contributes to achieving the UAE’s goals in climate neutrality, enhances the efficiency and conservation of fuel, as well as positions the UAE as a regional hub for sustainable aviation fuel. Playing an active role in supplying Dubai Airports with aviation fuel, ENOC Group is participating in this achievement by securing and blending sustainable aviation fuel, which will help to secure this type of fuel in the UAE in the future.” ~Saif Humaid Al Falasi, Group CEO at ENOC

Emirates has made significant progress in fuel efficiency and conservation as well as operational advancements across its operations, and the airline is committed to supporting initiatives that assist in reducing its CO2 emissions. The airline is looking into ways to improve operational fuel efficiency, SAF, low carbon aviation fuels (LCAF), and renewable energy, and it backs IATA's collective industry commitment to zero emissions by 2050.

The airline already has a comprehensive program for fuel efficiency in place. This program actively looks into and implements ways to reduce emissions and unnecessary fuel use wherever it is operationally possible. The operation of "flex tracks," or flexible routings, which collaborate with air navigation service providers to develop the most effective flight plan for each flight, is one of the program's most significant initiatives. Since 2003, these endeavors have been ongoing, and Emirates has collaborated with IATA to make this global routing system a standard practice whenever possible.

Emirates’ first flight powered by SAF blended with jet fuel was in 2017, operating from Chicago O’Hare airport on a Boeing 777. It received its first SAF-powered A380 delivery in 2020, and also uplifted 32 tonnes of SAF for its flights from Stockholm that same year. 

About Emirates 

The Emirates story started in 1985 when we launched operations with just two aircraft. Today, we fly the world’s biggest fleets of Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s, offering our customers the comforts of the latest and most efficient wide-body aircraft in the skies. We inspire travelers around the world with our growing network of worldwide destinations, industry leading inflight entertainment, regionally inspired cuisine, and world-class service. https://www.emirates.com/.

The Shell Citi Card: 25 Years of Fuel to Peso efficiency

One of the many things that consumers and businesspeople have to deal with almost every day is the volatility of fuel prices as the economy struggles to stabilize in a world that hasn't recovered from the pandemic. Most of the time, people find out on Wednesday that their gas tanks are almost empty and that fuel prices have gone up the day before.  Fortunately, the 25th anniversary of the Shell Citi Card means that on Wednesdays, customers who buy Shell fuel can save P7 per liter for a limited time!

The Shell Citi card is treating cardholders every Wednesday from January 25 to February 15 to commemorate 25 years of lowering customers' fuel costs. Customers can take advantage of a discount of P7 per liter by making a minimum purchase with the Shell Citi Card—P2,000 for Shell V-Power and P2,500 for Shell FuelSave. The promotion is limited to P350 per day, per cardholder, per transaction.

Additionally, participating Shell stations are providing card applications to increase the number of customers who can take advantage of the P7 off per liter anniversary treat by making it available to non-cardholders. New card applications that are approved will also be eligible! In addition to the all-in fuel discount, new Citi cardholders can apply for cards during the promotion and never pay an annual fee.

Save money and get P7 OFF PER LITER on your next gas up at Shell with your Shell Citi Card! 

Offer is valid every Wednesday from January 25 - February 15, 2023. Minimum purchase of P2,000 for Shell V-Power and P2,500 for Shell FuelSave. Max. discount of P350 per transaction. 

Learn more at www.citi.asia/shell7. Terms and conditions apply. Per DTI Fair Trade Permit No. 158691 Series of 2023.

No Shell Citi Card yet? Apply now and get no annual fee for life. Just visit any participating Shell station nationwide and get the P7 off per liter discount once you have successfully applied.

Citibank, N.A., Philippine Branch, has transferred ownership of its consumer banking business to Union Bank of the Philippines. The trademarks "Citi", "Citibank", "Citigroup", the Arc design and all similar trademarks and derivations thereof are used temporarily under license by Union Bank of the Philippines from Citigroup Inc. and related group entities.

Entravision MediaDonuts and ShopBack, a shopping and Rewards Platform, have reached a Partnership Agreement

“ShopBack has tremendously grown over the past two years. With presence in over 10 APAC markets, we are optimistic that brand interest will continue to rise especially now that we are celebrating the ShopFest season, which started in 9.9 and will go all the way to Christmas, year-end sales. As we expand value offerings for merchants and brands across APAC, we have decided to form a strategic partnership with Entravision MediaDonuts to connect with more potential partners who are looking for cost-effective media offerings.” ~Prashant Kala, APAC General Manager for Advertising Sales

The leading shopping and rewards platform in Asia-Pacific, ShopBack, has signed a partnership agreement with Entravision MediaDonuts to sell the brand's premium online ad placements to brand advertisers in ten distinct markets in the region. Entravision MediaDonuts is an advertising, media, commerce, and ad-tech solutions company that connects brands to consumers by representing top platforms and publishers.

ShopBack has made it possible for merchant and brand partners, as well as customers, to benefit from one another since its launch in 2014. For each successful transaction that is carried out through ShopBack, ShopBack is entitled to a portion of the "Cashback" commissions that are earned from merchants. Customers are rewarded in real money when they use Cashback, which makes shoppers who save money a smarter community. With its current user base of over 35 million in Hong Kong, Korea, Vietnam, Australia, Thailand, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, ShopBack has assisted more than 10,000 merchant and brand partners in increasing sales and revenue.

“We’re incredibly excited to partner with ShopBack across Southeast Asia. Commerce media is expected to grow to a USD 160 billion industry by 2027 based on research from GroupM. Thanks to this partnership, Entravision MediaDonuts can support advertisers and agencies in building sophisticated commerce media strategies that help drive actual business outcomes & GMV growth.” ~Pieter-Jan de Kroon, CEO of Entravision MediaDonuts

Advertisers now have the ability to connect with and target smart shoppers from across the region, achieving their business objectives, thanks to ShopBack's distinctive proposition and Entravision MediaDonuts' demonstrated expertise.

About Entravision MediaDonuts

Entravision MediaDonuts is a leading digital marketing performance and branding solutions platform serving ten countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Our services include world-class commercial partnerships with Twitter, TikTok, Criteo, and Carousell Media Group,  among others.

 

Entravision MediaDonuts is a business unit of Entravision, a leading global advertising, media and ad-tech solutions company connecting brands to consumers by representing top platforms and publishers. Learn more about their offerings at www.mediadonuts.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.

 

 

About ShopBack

 

ShopBack: For the wins

 

The ShopBack Group is Asia-Pacific’s leading shopping and rewards platform, serving over 35 million shoppers across ten markets.

 

ShopBack was founded in 2014 and today, ShopBackers across the region continue to win over shoppers by constantly upping their game - be it rewards or meaningful experiences - such that shoppers can achieve a personal victory every time they use ShopBack.

 

The Group powers over US$3.5 billion in annual sales for over 10,000 online and in-store merchant partners. In 2022, ShopBack launched ShopBack Pay and PayLater, extending the platform's offerings into financial services, providing shoppers responsible and convenient payment options at checkout.

With BPI and Lazada, you can shop and bank all in one place

“We envision our partnership with Lazada as a stepping stone in BPI’s strategy – extend the Bank’s reach and presence, and provide access to our products and services to more Filipinos. We started with the core products of the Bank: #SaveUp, credit cards, and auto, housing, and personal loans, but we intend to expand both the BPI products available in our Lazada Flagship Store and our distribution partnerships, be it physical or digital.” ~Jose Teodoro K. Limcaoco, BPI President and CEO

BPI and Lazada Philippines Communications Teams

In partnership with Lazada, the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) opens the official BPI Flagship Store in LazMall, blazing yet another trail in Philippine banking.

The most sought-after BPI products are made available through the platform as a result of the first-of-its-kind partnership between the oldest bank in the Philippines and one of Southeast Asia's largest e-commerce companies. Filipinos can now apply for credit cards, deposit accounts, auto, home, and personal loans from any location thanks to this initiative.

BPI President and CEO TG Limcaoco; Lazada CEO Carlos Barrera; BPI Agency Banking Head, Rally Jereza

Because the BPI Flagship Store follows the platform's standard purchasing procedure, banking and shopping there feel natural. In Lazada, Filipinos can now “add to cart” BPI products and buy them like they would a new pair of shoes or a new supply of their essentials. Once applications are either approved or booked, the five-step application process for these products is also accompanied by rewards in the form of Lazada gift cards.

BPI CEO and President, Teodoro Limcaoco

Lazada Philippines CEO Carlos Barrera

BPI's promise to reach more Filipinos with its products and services includes this initiative. Partnering with platforms like Lazada expands the Bank's reach and provides additional access points for Filipinos to obtain banking products and services. This is done in addition to the Bank's more than 750 branches, over 2,000 ATMs, and the rapid development of mobile banking technology.

By integrating banking into Filipinos' day-to-day lives through new channels, BPI hopes to change the way Filipinos bank through its Agency Banking Group. BPI will ultimately redefine the standard for convenience and accessibility in banking by adding established agent stores that are convenient stops for Filipinos to its traditional brick-and-mortar branches and robust online channels.

"We trust that, through the Agency Banking model, Filipinos will be able to bank the way they want to, wherever they are, giving them their channel of choice. Banking will be naturally integrated in their daily lives – from buying medicine in the nearest drugstore to online shopping in Lazada, BPI will be there.” ~Rally Jereza, Head of BPI Agency Banking

Mr. Rally Jereza, Head of BPI Agency Banking

By bringing together shopping and banking in a single location, the ground-breaking partnership between BPI and Lazada aims to provide value to customers of both companies.

With more groundbreaking partnerships to look forward to, BPI Agency Banking’s battle cry rings loudly:

“May BPI dito! May BPI kahit saan!”