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Sunday, October 7, 2012

Three (3) Winners Selected For ENTERPRISE HATCHERY 2012!

It was a day-filled with joy, for the three (3) winners chosen from this year's batch of business plan entries. Enterprise Hatchery, a project of Santeh Aquaculture Science and Technology Foundartion, Inc. picked these three business plans for this year’s competition that will each receive their requested start-up capital in the form of an investment. The three were selected by a panel of judges consisting of professors from the Asian Institute of Management (AIM). The three winners are as follows:

“Zupao” – Fish siopao production and marketing business. The novel siopao is offered as a healthier alternative to the conventional meat based siopao and will be marketed through mall-based food carts. Entrepreneurs: Joann Nicolas and Farramae Francisco from the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV)

“Biofloc Based CultureTechnology: Shrimp in the City –Food by the Bedside” a low maintenance re-circulating shrimp and tilapia production system which can be set up anywhere in an area of no more than 100 square meters. Entrepreneurs: Rey Alaban, TJ San Diego, Vianney Ojerio and Karen Grace Andrino from the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV).

“Food Trip” – Mobile canteen and catering business, selling healthy fish products, including bangus-based value meals. Bangus will be sourced from a processing enterprise operated successfully by Muslim women and an electric van will be used as the food mobile. Entrepreneur: Jonah Nobleza from Davao City who graduated from UP Diliman.

The proponents made their final pitch at the Makati Sports Club on October 2, 2012 and received their Certificate of Recognition on October 4 from no less Agriculture Secretary Alcala as part of the opening program of Agrilink/ Foodlink/Aqualink 2012 at the World Trade Center

Enterprise Hatchery was launched by Santeh Foundation late last year to identify and help passionate young entrepreneurs build their own successful business in fisheries. For next year’s competition, Enterprise Hatchery 2013, the contest has been expanded to include agriculture business. Winning entries can receive up to half a million pesos as start up capital.

To equip students with the skills to develop an idea into a business plan and to create awareness in universities and colleges on Enterprise Hatchery 2013, a series of boot camps is being held in various areas in cooperation with an educational institution as co host. For Northern Mindanao this was held at MSU-Naawan, Misamis Oriental on July 27, 2012. For Central and North Luzon at CLSU in Muñoz, Nueva Ecija Aug 30 -31. Western Visayas Boot Camp shall be held in UP Visayas Iloilo City campus on Sept 15 to 16. For the Bicol region this will be held in Bicol University Tabaco campus in Albay, and for Southern Mindanao, at MSU-General Santos.

The contest is open to all Philippine residents aged 18 to 35 with a deadline of submission of business plans on March 30, 2013. Contest details, entry form and business plan templates can be downloaded from http://www.santehfoundation.org/enterprisehatchery/

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Enjoy Family Moments Like Never Before with the SONY VAIO™ Tap 20

The New Sony VAIO™ Tap 20

Large 20” touchscreen, innovative apps, and conveniently integrated battery transforming home computing into a fun experience that you can share with your loved ones

– Computers have become a necessity to every home. That is a fact, and with the popularity of the tablet computer, more and more Filipino families want to abandon the conventional desktop PC for tablets. However, with the many limitations of a tablet computer, families who love to share activities at home are faced with the dilemma of choosing between a tablet and a conventional desktop PC.

Sony today brings to the Philippines a solution to this dilemma with the all new Sony VAIO™ Tap 20, a combination of the tablet and conventional desktop PC. The new Sony VAIO™ Tap 20 transforms home computing into a fun, engaging experience. Featuring a large, fully-adjustable 20” touchscreen and integrated battery, the VAIO™ Tap 20 offers new usage opportunities for individuals as well as the entire family

Versatile viewing

The VAIO™ Tap 20 can be adjusted into any angle depending on usage with its flexible stand that offers seamless movement from multiple viewing angles. Laying the VAIO™ flat lets users read digital magazines or have fun with the barkada and family with its multi-touch panel for board games, sketching pictures and more, while sitting the VAIO™ Tap 20 at an angle allows users to take full advantage of the new Windows 8 touch-optimised user interface.

When in desktop style, the VAIO™ Tap 20 becomes a fully capable desktop PC that can be used with the bundled PC and mouse. With its vibrant 20” 1600x900 screen viewers enjoy rich, true-to-life colour regardless of screen angle or seating position.

In addition to the wide range of family-friendly touch applications available in the Windows Store, The VAIO™ Tap 20 comes with two original apps developed with the family in mind. Family Paint lets users paint, draw and scribble with their fingers, using a range of brushes and textures. Kids will especially enjoy the dual-angle feature, which allows two people to paint from opposite sides, with plenty of canvas thanks to its large 20” screen. The playfully designed Fingertapps Organiser turns a typical monthly planner into an entertaining life organiser for the whole family. Everyone – dad, mom, lola, lolo, ate, kuya and bunso– will enjoy managing their schedules and messaging boards with a few swipes of the finger.

Be it in the living room, the bedroom or the study, you can enjoy using the VAIO™ Tap 20 wherever you want at home. Its flexibility allows you to bring the fun where the rest of the family is.

Enjoy multimedia and social media with ease

Perfect for the family’s viewing pleasure, the VAIO™ Tap 20 features Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 which ensures crisp, natural movie viewing with fine details and fluid on-screen movement. ClearAudio+ mode, developed with Sony’s own signal processing technologies, allows users to effortlessly enjoy audio quality that is distinctly Sony. ClearAudio+ mode incorporates a variety of Sony's technologies, but with one simple operation, users can easily enjoy Sony recommended sound in ultimate clarity and presence, across the entire spectrum of sound.

Perfect for the musical needs for any family occasion, the ‘Music’ application lets you enjoy your music collection with excellent quality thanks to ClearAudio+, while the ‘Album’ application makes viewing, sorting or sharing pictures and videos fun and intuitive. Both applications lets you ‘throw’ or stream personal photos, video and music content to enjoy on DLNA compatible large screen TV and audio systems.

Users can also download the ‘Socialife’ app for their VAIO™ Tap 20, a unique application that organises your social and information world. This feature is perfect for the Facebook users in the family for them to view, sort and manage all social networking services and news feeds through one stylish user interface, alongside your friends’ feeds and posts. Mark interesting articles for later reading when you’re not so busy. Based on what your friends are reading, ‘Socialife’ also points you to other popular topics and even suggests content that you might like. Keeping track of your friends and family becomes more convenient.

To record precious family moments, users can use the VAIO™ Movie Creator to turn video clips and pictures into short movies, all with an intuitive touch-based interface. In addition to supporting HD and 3D formats, VAIO™ Movie Creator lets users upload their work to SNS services like Facebook to share with friends.

The new VAIO™ Tap 20 from Sony will be available in the Philippines by end of October 2012.

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Sunday, September 30, 2012

Tropicana Creates Coconut Craze with Tropicana Coco Quench

TROPICANA has spurred the hype for coconut water in the Philippines with its new breakthrough drink, Tropicana Coco Quench. 100% fresh and made from real coconut water, Tropicana Coco Quench is touted as the new, must-have drink for health and lifestyle enthusiasts of all ages.

“The upsurge in demand for coconut water is remarkable. This phenomenon has drawn global attention to the Philippines as one of the leading sources of coconut water in the world. Tropicana Coco Quench leverages the expertise of Tropicana to come out with a revolutionary product from locally-grown coconuts that addresses the need for better and healthier choices for consumers,” shared Partho Chakrabarti, president for Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PPCPI).

A Hip and Healthier Lifestyle from Tropicana

Tropicana Coco Quench brings the natural goodness of coconut water closer to local consumers, infusing “fun” and “freshness” into the lifestyle of Filipinos. Coconut water is known for containing electrolytes similar to the human plasma, making it naturally hydrating with less sugar and calories. Coconut water is also a rich source of iron, calcium and magnesium. It has 4 times higher potassium content than bananas. The regular drinking of this amazing juice from nature can significantly help reduce food cravings and flush out toxins to boost health and aid in weight loss. It’s the perfect drink for consumers who lead an active lifestyle, like super model Charo Ronquillo who was aptly chosen as the brand ambassador for Tropicana Coco Quench. A homegrown beauty, Ronquillo has walked the runway at prestigious New York and Paris fashion shows. She has appeared on the cover of international fashion and beauty editorials like Vogue, Marie Claire, Elle, Cosmopolitan and Glamour. Active, healthy and beautiful, Ronquillo embodies the Tropicana Coco Quench lifestyle.

All-natural and Fresh-sealed

Tropicana Coco Quench is the first locally-produced drink with an 8-month shelf life. It capitalizes on the advanced technology of Tetra Pak packaging to replicate the protection of coconuts. This allows Tropicana Coco Quench to stay fresh as the real fruit without the need for preservatives and added flavours. It is also the only drink that utilizes a hip, octagon-shaped packaging for easier grip. The 330 ml pack (SRP at Php30/pack) comes with a pull-tab mechanism and allows consumers to conveniently drink the coconut water straight from the pack. Tropicana Coco Quench is also available in a 1 Litre pack (SRP at Php80/pack) with a reclosable and 100% resealable cap for sharing with friends and family.

PCPPI brings a strong portfolio of exciting beverage products for the Philippine market with the launch of Tropicana Coco Quench. Other brands under PCPPI include Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, 7-Up, Mirinda, Mug, Gatorade, Tropicana, Lipton, Sting, and Premier.

About Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc.

Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. is the exclusive bottler of PepsiCo beverages in the Philippines, with a relationship spanning 65 years. Lotte Chilsung, one of the biggest beverage companies in South Korea, is the lead shareholder of PCPPI as an independently-listed company and co-manages it with PepsiCo. It is co-owned by Lotte Chilsung, one of the biggest beverage companies in South Korea. PCPPI manufactures and sells well-known brands such as Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, 7-Up, Mirinda, Mug, Gatorade, Tropicana, Lipton, Sting, and Premier. It has established manufacturing facilities across the country, serving at least 440,000 outlets and providing employment through its extensive distribution network. PCPPI was awarded “Pepsi Bottler of the Year – Asia” in 2006.

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Quiznos At The Fort, First In The Philippines!

Quiznos, the US-based pioneer of the toasted sandwich and casual restaurant franchise has opened its doors to the Philippine market in its first store at Parkade One, Bonifacio High Street. The venture is managed under Quizee Foods Inc., a subsidiary of the ACA Group formed specifically to bring the one of the largest fast-food brands in the world to the Philippines.

Dr. Amable Aquiluz

“Quiznos chose ACA Group because of its long-standing experience in food service, its strong appreciation of American brands, and its unique insight into marketing and shaping American food to the Filipino palate,” said Lee Vala, international chief development officer for Quiznos. “The partnership underlines Quiznos’ commitment to expanding and strengthening our brand equity, and making our mark in the Philippine market. We are confident that ACA Group will be able to communicate the unique offerings of Quiznos to Filipinos.”

Quiznos The Fort, Taguig

The ACA Group has a long-standing track record of introducing American brands to the Philippines, most notably Johnny Rockets, the all-American dining chain. The group has more than 20 years of experience in franchising and developing business investment networks. Quiznos is open for franchising through the ACA Group, especially with the expected success of the flagship restaurant. To date, several franchises have already been set up, and more restaurants are expected to open in Metro Manila and nearby cities such as Laguna. The group is projecting that total of 250 stores will be up across the country in the next five years, with an estimated PHP7.5 billion in revenues. The total investment for the undertaking is around PHP2.5 billion.

Aside from its unique toasted recipes, Quiznos will be adapting menu items to suit the Filipino taste. Senior Vice President for Culinary Innovation, Chef Zach Calkins arrived in the Philippines early this to train the first batch of kitchen staff, familiarize himself with Filipino cuisine, and subsequently developed a localized menu to fit the Filipino Palate.

“We are honored to have been chosen by Quiznos as their partner in launching the first store in the Philippines, and in expanding their presence through our network of businesses and franchisers. We are confident that Quiznos will be a hit with the local market – our affinity for American brands and lifestyle, and the distinct Quiznos menu will be a staple of Filipino consumers looking for great food and value for money,” said Dr. Amable Aquiluz, CEO of the ACA Group.

Denver-based Quiznos is a national and international chain designed for today's busy consumers who are looking for a tasty, freshly prepared alternative to traditional fast-food restaurants. Using premium ingredients, Quiznos restaurants offer creative, chef-inspired recipes for sandwiches, soups and salads. It is managed in the Philippines by Quizee Foods Philippines, a wholly owned subsidiary of the ACA Franchising Group.

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Friday, September 28, 2012

It's Here, The PerxClub Mobile App, To Ease up your Life From Hassles!

It was a night full of beautiful people, of fun, food, freebies and surprises. A gathering of sort, reunion of bloggers, and everyone, who are up to, something new and exciting. To celebrate one of the Philippines mobile history’s milestones, that is "PerxClub Mobile App" Launch!. PerxClub mobile app, is the new way of handling your reward and loyalty cards, minus the hassle of carrying them in your wallet all the time, and everytime you need them. A Rewards Progam in place- which is your mobile phone.

Product demo by Mr. Jerry Ilao

Introduced by Mobile Optima Inc., a pioneering mobile app developer and digital marketing solutions company, Perxclub is the Philippines’ first and only digital customer rewards program that digitizes your loyalty cards and puts them all in one place you won’t forget, your phone! It gives all those foodies and shop-a-holics the rewards and convenience they truly deserve. How? Just download the app on the App Store for FREE, collect Perxtamps or digital stamps everytime you purchase and you’ll be on your way off to receiving lot of goodies and free stuff from Partner Merchants!

Decoy dancers entertaining the guest

Perxclub has teamed up with over 60 premier brands in the metro such as BonChon, Wendy’s, Chatime, Taters, Mrs. Fields, Mann Hann, Sumo Sam, White Hat, TechnoMarine, Nike Stadium, Flawless, Ink-All-You-Can and more to give loyal customers exciting freebies and rewards in a more convenient way. It also boasts of interactive features such as Play for a Prize where you can win additional freebies just by playing and winning a game, Leadership Circle where you get to know who’s got the most perks, Specials of the Month where merchants offer special promotion for the month and other fun and exciting features.

Register Once and access all partner merchants. Its a free download app..below is the procedure on how to do it..