KTM Philippines Paulo Avelino at the Inside RACING Bike Festival

Television and film actor Paulo Avelino and KTM motorcycle fan shared the excitement of KTM Philippines in its first ever participation in the recently-concluded Inside RACING Bike Festival and Trade Show held at the World Trade Center. 

A racing enthusiast, Avelino joined the team behind KTM Philippines in introducing the brand’s impressive line of high-powered motorcycles and the present 200 Duke available at P147K. Recently, Avelino underwent rider training at the renowned California Superbikes School Philippines using the KTM RC390.

LAbor UNION Festival 2017

PHILIPPINES (April 25, 2017) – This summer, AXN and Sony Channel bring all the high energy and excitement in the surfing capital of the north for LAbor UNION Festival 2017 from April 28-30, 2017, a three-day event which features a variety of sports and other fun-filled activities including performances from iconic Filipino artists.

On April 29, take the challenge in the AXN Big Thrill, a beach obstacle course competition to be held on the Kahuna Beach Resort beachfront. 

In a test of agility and speed, participants tackle a series of physical challenges that include the ramp down, half pylon, shaky balance beam, and more! In the qualifying round, the top 10 participants in each division with the best times move on to the final round, where the three male and three female finalists with the best times will be declared the winners.

Registration forms will be available at Kahuna Beach Resort, San Juan Surf Beach Resort, Flotsam and Jetsam Artist Beach Hostel and Surf Shack, La Union.

Later in the day, silent discos are all the craze as this unique musical experience brings partygoers together at San Juan Surf Beach Resort for the Sony Channel Sunset Silent Disco. 

From 4pm to 12mn, dance to the beats of Slow Jam Hip Hop or Chill House music and start enjoying the sunset view while listening to the music mixes of DJs Cam Abecina, Abdel Azis and DJ Badkiss on wireless headphones. 

Get into the groove – where silence meets surreal – and rave about the best party you’ve ever been to!

AXN Big Thrill is brought to you by PayMaya, C2 Cool & Clean, Clear, Andy Cola and 2Go Express. Special thanks to Kettle Corn, Sun Life Go Well, Le Froge, Kit Kat, and Tiger Balm.

Sony Sunset Silent Disco is brought to you by PayMaya, C2 Cool & Clean, and 2Go Express. Special thanks to Kettle Corn, Kit Kat, and Purederm.

AXN Big Thrill and Sony Channel Sunset Silent Disco are happening on April 29 at the LAbor UNION Festival 2017 in San Juan, La Union.

About AXN

AXN is Asia’s leading general entertainment channel featuring exclusive top-rated drama series, blockbuster features, reality programs and ground-breaking original productions. The channel appeals to a discerning audience seeking content that is smart, intriguing and unexpected, all delivered close to U.S telecasts. From The Blacklist and Quantico, to MacGyver and The Amazing Race Asia, AXN is defined not by a genre, but by an attitude that truly redefines action.

Launched first in Asia in 1997, AXN is a global channel brand with a presence in Latin America, Africa and Europe. In Asia, the channel is enjoyed in 126 million households across 19 territories and is available in both SD and HD.

AXN Asia is wholly owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment and managed by Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia, which also operates leading channels including Animax, Sony Channel, ONE and GEM.

About Sony Channel

Sony Channel is the premier destination for female-skewing entertainment with the biggest and best of Hollywood. Designed for the socially connected viewer, Sony Channel features some of the most captivating and talked-about drama, comedy, lifestyle, and reality programs on TV, all airing close to the U.S. telecasts, together with popular feel-good movies.

Fresh, confident and stylish, with a dash of clever wit, Sony Channel is visually stunning with a brand identity that perfectly complements its line-up of high caliber programming. Sony Channel appeals to a female-skewed, male-inclusive audience who loves to escape, engage, and lose themselves in premium content. Viewers are modern, social, stylish, and aspirational.

Sony Channel is wholly owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment and managed by Sony Pictures Television Networks Asia, which also operates pay-TV channels AXN, Animax, ONE and GEM. 

See www.SonyChannelAsia.com, and join the conversation on www.facebook.com/SonyChannelPH and https://twitter.com/SonyChannelPH for more.

Media Contact:

Trisha Ilarde

Digital Marketing & Communications Manager

AXN Networks Philippines, Inc.

Mobile: +63917 8494742

Email: Trisha_Ilarde@spe.sony.com

Fabson the longest running Solane distributor in Iloilo It’s all in the family

“It’s a family-owned company but we strive to be professionals. And it comes naturally since we grew up working together. It’s an environment that we are used to. Before my dad took over the business, it was like a mom and pop store. There were no retail outlets and there was no formal organizational structure. It was ran sari-sari store style, and we couldn’t grow as much. From handling a network of ten retail outlets, it grew to 20, and now we have around 600 outlets covering the whole area of our network. This kind of business is something you have to immerse in because if you just leave it there, it can grow but you will not appreciate it as much. You have to sacrifice a lot, and you have to know your products very well.” ~Eric Santos, The COO/head of marketing – and son of the owners 

Fabson founder Loreta Santos and head of marketing Eric Santos with ISLA LPG Corp. (ILC) communications manager Marco “Mico” Cruz (leftmost) and account manager Kyle Yulo (rightmost)

They say running a business with family members can be tricky – not only does it blur the line between what’s personal and professional, but it also has the potential to bring out the worst in you and your relatives. 

For the owners of Fabson Inc., a family-owned corporation that distributes Solane LPG in Iloilo City, working with close relatives has brought out the best in each of them. 

Looking at the company’s consistent growth in the past 48 years, it really looks like working with family is something that Fabson employees thrive in. Pioneered by Eric’s aunt as a single proprietorship in April 1968, it was then handed over to their mother, Loreta Santos, who managed to keep the company afloat with her prowess for finance and treasury. However, despite enjoying many years of success as a single proprietorship, they thought it could benefit more if it was turned into a corporation.

Spearheaded by their father, Winston Santos, who is also a former Shell executive, Fabson officially became a corporation in 1994, bringing with it the core value of Shellane (now Solane): “We care.” Under the management of Winston, the company became a more organized entity with different departments in place.  

In addition to Winston re-engineering the company, each member of the family was encouraged to be very hands-on with the business – from knowing the products by heart to studying routes of their delivery trucks. 

Their immersion in the business is part of the reason why the familial relationship extends to their employees. With the “we care” core value, employee retention grew, and each staff members treated as an extension of their family. 

Eric adds that every employee is trained to provide topnotch service to customers, including the 7-point safety check, Hatid Bahay, and 24-hour service. He notes that these after-sales initiatives are factors that help minimize the number of consumers who would buy at independently refilled outlets as they realize that the quality of genuine Solane products and the service they get makes it more cost-efficient in the long run.

Without a doubt, these business practices have made it possible for Fabson to become the longest running Solane distributor in Iloilo.

GAOC expands to Cebu City

With prime location, Cebuano can now have access to the highest standards in dental care with GAOC’s state-of-the-art equipment and highly skilled and experienced dental practitioners who have completed their training in top-notch hospitals, universities, and global institutions in the US, Europe, and Asia. The clinic’s signature elegant and inviting ambiance also makes any patient feel welcomed and relaxed.

Gan Advanced Osseointegration Center (GAOC), the leading dental clinic in the Philippines, and one of the best in South East Asia, is expanding its world-class dental services to the Queen City of the South with the opening of its 6th branch at the SM Seaside City Cebu.

Founded by Dr. Steve Mark Gan, GAOC takes pride in its unparalleled excellence in oral care including oral diagnostics, surgical procedures, dental implantology, and jaw reconstruction. His acumen for world-class dental treatments and top-notch customer service has led him to become the choice of celebrities, politicians, diplomats, and socialites. 

For more details, go to www.gaocdental.com or follow GOAC on Facebook: www.facebook.com/gaocdental, Twitter: www.twitter.com/gaocdental, and Instagram: www.instagram.com/gaocdental. Or personally visit GAOC at the 3/F of SM Seaside Cebu or book an appointment at 0917-825-4262.  

CEB PEAK SEASON TRAVEL ADVISORY

Cebu Pacific (CEB) and Cebgo remind all passengers to allot ample time to check-in, go through security and immigration checks, and process pre-departure requirements, to avoid long queues at the check-in and immigration counters.

CEB Domestic Check-in counters are open three (3) hours before the scheduled time of departure and four (4) hours for International flights. All check-in counters close 45 minutes before the scheduled time of flights, except those exiting the Middle East (one hour) and Shanghai (50 minutes).

To cut the waiting time, CEB and Cebgo passengers are encouraged to use the following check-in options:

• CEB Mobile Check-in. Download the official Cebu Pacific Mobile App on the App Store or Google Play and tap on the Check-In option. CEB Mobile Check-in is available from seven (7) days to four (4) hours before an international flight, and up to one (1) hour before a domestic flight.
• CEB Web Check-in. Visit the Manage Booking section of the Cebu Pacific website (http://www.cebupacificair.com). For international flights, web check-in is available from seven (7) days up to four (4) hours before scheduled flight departure. Those taking domestic flights can do web check-in up to one (1) hour before their scheduled departure. 
• Self Check-in Kiosks. Passengers at NAIA Terminals 3 and 4 and selected domestic airports can use these kiosks to check-in their flights eight (8) hours up to one (1) hour before the scheduled flight departure.

Domestic Airports with CEB Self Check-in Kiosks

Bacolod Bacolod - Silay International Airport

Busuanga (Coron) - Francisco B. Reyes Airport

Cagayan de Oro - Laguindingan Airport

Clark - Clark International Airport

Davao - Francisco Bangoy International Airport

Dipolog - Dipolog Airport

General Santos - General Santos International Airport

Iloilo - Iloilo International Airport

Kalibo - Kalibo International Airport

Legazpi - Legazpi International Airport

Ozamiz - Labo Ozamiz City Airport

Roxas - Roxas Airport

Pagadian - Pagadian Airport

Puerto Princesa - Puerto Princesa International Airport

Tagbilaran - Tagbilaran Airport

Zamboanga - ZamboangaInternational Airport

Domestic web or mobile check-in guests with check-in luggage can drop these off at the bag drop counter at least 45 minutes before the flight, except those exiting the Middle East (one hour) and Shanghai (50 minutes). International web or mobile check-in guests still need to show up at check-in or bag drop counter at least one (1) hour before the flight to present valid travel documents.

Here are other reminders for all CEB and Cebgo passengers:

• Mind the weight of your hand-carry. CEB allows only ONE (1) hand carry bag  with maximum weight of 7 kilos) for all flights
• Liquids, aerosols and gels inside a hand-carry bag should be in a container (100 ml or less) and they should be placed in a clear, rese¬alable plastic bag.
• Purchase baggage allowance upon booking, with options ranging from 15 to 40 kilos. This lets you save as much as 71% compared to paying excess baggage fees at the airport.
• Be security-conscious. When possible, lock and seal your luggage and easily identifiable markers on your check-in baggage. We advise guests to hand-carry valuable items. 
• Proceed to the boarding gate immediately after completing check-in requirements. Guests should be at the gate 30 minutes before the scheduled time of departure.

Celebrate Diamond Month with Liza Soberano and MyDiamond

Girls Bestfriend and considered as Forever nothing else but Diamonds....

Liza Soberano, One of Philippine television’s most beautiful faces is head-over-heels in love with diamonds. In fact, she, along with MyDiamond, excitedly joins the world in celebrating Diamond Month this April. Who can blame her? No one can resist the dazzling brilliance of this exquisite crystal-clear gem.

April is especially dedicated to diamonds and is celebrated worldwide. Those born in this month are lucky enough to have this beautiful crystal as their birthstone. No other gemstone is quite as mesmerizing and stunning as the diamond. It is also believed to bring balance, clarity, and abundance and symbolizes eternal love because it is as strong as it is beautiful.When turned into jewelry, it provides its wearer better relationships and increases inner strength. No wonder it remains to be the most sought-after gemstone in the world.

Visit a MyDiamond concept stores:

• Ayala Center Cebu
• Shangri-La Plaza Mall
• SM Megamall
• Robinsons Place Manila
• Festival Supermall
• Glorietta 4
• Greenbelt 3
• Gateway Mall
• SM Mall of Asia
• SM Aura Premier
• Lucky Chinatown Mall
• SM Lanang Premier Davao
• Diamantaire in Shangri-La Plaza

Diamonds, worn asrings, necklaces, bracelets and as fashion statements, exude elegance and sophistication. Liza Soberano expresses-fondness for MyDiamond’s exquisite creations that she feels are elegantly designed and finely crafted lifestyle pieces.

Each MyDiamond jewelry piece is delicately made by internationally-trained craftsmen using diamonds of top-tier cut, clarity, color, and carat weight.

To make diamond month even more special, MyDiamond offers exclusive discounts to all its loyal customers. From now until April 16, 2017, all members of the MyDiamond Privileged Program can get additional 5% on top of their usual member discounts. Non-members, on the other hand, can also avail of up to 45% discount for all purchases of jewelry with diamonds, and up to 50% off for purchases of 1 carat and higher until April 30, 2017.

Celebrate Diamond month with Liza Soberano and MyDiamond with your own piece of brilliant diamond jewelry. 

NBA LAUNCHES NETWORK OF INTERNATIONAL BASKETBALL SCHOOLS

“Our goal is to inspire more young male and female players to learn the game under the guidance of established coaches with proven training techniques. The NBA Basketball School builds an additional track between the Jr. NBA and NBA Academies with the goal of increasing the pool of players who have the talent to attend our academies around the world.” ~Brooks Meek, NBA Vice President, International Basketball Operations & Head of Elite Basketball

*Photo Credits to XtraTime

MUMBAI, NEW YORK, April 7, 2017 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced the launch of NBA Basketball School, a network of tuition-based basketball development programs around the world open to international male and female players ages 6-18.  

NBA Basketball Schools Open to Young Male and Female Players; Top Players at Each Basketball School will have Opportunity to Attend NBA Academies. First School Launched Today in Mumbai, India.

“There has never been a more exciting time for the growth of basketball in India. Between NBA Academy India welcoming 24 elite prospects and the launch of NBA Basketball Schools with our partner India On Track, we are investing more than ever in identifying and training India’s aspiring young players.” ~Yannick Colaco, NBA India Managing Director

The NBA Basketball School in Mumbai builds on the NBA’s existing basketball and youth development initiatives in India.  The Reliance Foundation Jr. NBA program has reached more than 3.5 million youth and trained more than 3,000 physical education instructors nationwide since its launch in 2013.  In November 2016, the NBA announced its plan to launch NBA Academy India, an elite basketball training center in Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) for the top male and female prospects from throughout India.  NBA Academy India, the first of its kind in the country, will open in May. 

“We are now at the cusp of a new phase in India’s sporting journey, and to ensure its continued growth we need to lay down strong foundations for basketball. This initiative jointly executed by the NBA and India On Track will help to create a platform to identify and engage the untapped basketball potential in India thereby creating a larger talent pool for academies to choose from.” ~Vivek Sethia, India On Track Founder and Chief Executive Officer 

Each NBA Basketball School will feature year-long, tuition-based programs open to international male and female players ages 6-18.  The NBA Basketball School curriculum, which is designed to help players, parents, coaches and organizations better understand the process of improvement, has been developed by the NBA’s Elite Basketball Development team in consultation with current and former NBA coaches, former NBA players, and player development experts.  The comprehensive curriculum covers oncourt training, strength and conditioning, and basketball education for young players ages 6-18 and will be implemented by local coaches working directly with the NBA’s International Basketball Operations staff around the world.