Travel and save 8% on flights and hotels with Citi Cards

“As our way of expressing our heartfelt appreciation for their loyalty, only the most generous of rewards for our clients will do. Hence, we want our clients to see more of the world with greater ease.” ~David Stoughton, Citi Philippines Credits Payment Products Director

You can indulge your love for travel with your Citi credit card, even share the joys of seeing the sights, trying exotic cuisines, and learning new cultures with family and friends. Citi credit cardholders in the Philippines can save as much as 8% on their travel adventures using their Rewards Points and PremierMiles when booking via Citi ThankYou Rewards.

This convenient and secure digital customer experience has been offering the most generous deals as a way of giving thanks and showing its appreciation for Citi clients through Shop With Points, electronics and gadgets, dining deals, trip promotions and unique services. 

Available to holders of Citi Prestige, Citi PremierMiles, or Citi Rewards cards, it’s easy to enjoy these exclusive perks whether you’re travelling for leisure or business. 

Furthermore, by booking via the Citi ThankYou Rewards Travel Center, you get additional options and flexibility. Plus, no black-out dates apply and no waiting is needed for airline miles to be posted to your account.

Beyond the convenience, from now until December 15, 2017, you can also enjoy 8% discount on airline flights and hotels around the world. Simply visit www.citibank.com.ph/thankyou and use the promo code “PHAIR8” to get a discount on flights, or “HOTELS” to avail of discounted hotel bookings.

So now you can see the world, live well and do more with your Citi credit card! Indeed with Citi ThankYou Rewards, the world is yours to explore.

For more information, or to apply for a Citi Prestige, Citi PremierMiles or Citi Rewards credit card, log on to www.citibank.com.ph.  

Citi ThankYou Rewards is a global program designed to give loyal cardholders access to the best lifestyle and travel brands worldwide online, from the comforts of their home or office. 

My Diamond 6 tips in choosing a Bridal Ring

My Diamond, with its wide collection of high-quality jewelry, offers stunning wedding rings that represent a couple’s beautiful commitment to each other. You can choose from a list of wedding ring designs such as Classic, Harmony, Commitment, Devotion, and Unity. 

Ever wondered why December is considered the marrying month in the Philippines? It goes back to old traditions when Filipinos, reaping the fruits of their labors after long and arduous planting seasons, would have enough money to spend for a wedding feast. June is celebrated as the bridal month in the West but December remains the Filipinos’ favorite month for weddings. It is the month when Christmas bonuses and extra pay for a year-long’s worth of hard work are received.

With Filipinos feeling more generous in December, wedding preparations are made even grander.  Everything from bouquets, decorations, to the food is of the best quality. Of course, it is important to find the perfect wedding ring, an essential part of the ceremony that symbolizes the couple’s love for each other and the promise of forever.

My Diamond, the leading concept jewelry boutique in the country, shares some important tips in choosing the band that will be the long-lasting symbol of the wedding vow. 

Set a budget

• A budget helps you identify the options available and find the perfect wedding ring at the right price.

Search early

• Give yourself time to browse, research prices and revisit rings that you like. If you want a custom-made ring you’ll probably need even more time.

Do it together

• You and your partner may have different styles. Talk about your preferences and find a common ground. The key to finding something you both will love is to choose a ring that reflects your individual tastes.

Narrow the options

• Do you want a simple wedding band or an elegant ring with intricate designs and embellishments? Decide whether you and your partner want 18K or 14K gold in yellow, white or rose color, in plain metal or with diamonds. 

Think long term

• Since you will be wearing your wedding ring every day for the rest of your life, make sure that it fits your lifestyle, and will remain in fashion no matter the season.

Choose quality

• Your wedding ring is the symbol of your love and commitment to your partner and it should be the best. It doesn’t matter whether you choose a simple wedding band or an extravagant one. Buy from a trusted jeweler that gives the best price for the best quality. 

My Diamond, with its wide collection of high-quality jewelry, offers stunning wedding rings that represent a couple’s beautiful commitment to each other. You can choose from a list of wedding ring designs such as Classic, Harmony, Commitment, Devotion, and Unity. Each piece is made by internationally-trained craftsmen using diamonds of top-tier cut, clarity, color and carat weight. As an option you get an assured authenticity certificate from the Gemological Institute of America.

Visit any of MyDiamond concept stores at:

• 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
• Ayala Fairview Terraces
• SM Lanag Premier Davao

Follow and like them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyDiamondPH/ and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mydiamondph/.

Whether you are opting for simpler wedding bands or intricately studded wedding rings you can find what you want at My Diamond.

Jomary “The Zamboanginian Fighter” Torres determined to keep Win at ONE: HERO’S DREAM

“After the match, I was happy, but I did not know what to do. Do I celebrate or do I cry? I was really surprised because I did not expect the outcome. It was the first stoppage win of my career. They asked me where that choke move came from because it surprised them,” she revealed. “I told them I surprised myself, too! This is my chance to establish my first winning streak in ONE Championship. It’s not impossible. That’s why I am exerting a tremendous amount of effort in training. I want to keep on winning. From what I saw, I think she (Nita Dea) is a striker. She does not seem to hit the ground all that much. I am prepared to go toe-to-toe or take the match to the ground, wherever I think I have the advantage. I felt really nervous in my first bout. But when I saw my opponent was right in front of me and remembered all the people who supported me, I relaxed and slowly put my focus on winning the match. I want to win again because I want to give back to my gym and the people who love and support me. I am competing for my country. Everything I do is for all of them and as long as I can do this, I will keep doing this.” ~Jomary “The Zamboanginian Fighter” Torres

Jomary “The Zamboanginian Fighter” Torres shocked the world this past August when the little-known atomweight from the Philippines made her promotional debut against rising Thai martial arts superstar Rika “Tinydoll” Ishige at ONE: KINGS & CONQUERORS in Macao, China.

While the Thai standout has emerged as one of the most popular talents in Asia’s mixed martial arts scene, Torres stole the spotlight on that fateful night when she submitted Ishige in the second round of their exhilarating contest.

Torres stepped on Macanese soil with little fanfare, but by the time the Filipina warrior left the glamorous Cotai Arena, everyone knew who she was.

Everything that Ishige threw at Torres, she withstood as the proud product of the Catalan Fighting Systems countered the Thai’s strikes and even successfully defended several submissions.

However, the most telling moment was when Torres caught Ishige’s body kick in round two, where her confidence skyrocketed as the Filipina held onto the leg and landed blow after blow.

Seeing a golden opportunity to get the finish, Torres swarmed with ferocious ground-and-pound blows as Ishige tried to cover up before finally using the position to lock in a match-ending rear-naked choke.

The submission victory over Ishige shocked everyone in attendance, including Torres and her teammates.

While the 26-year-old Indonesian may not have much experience inside the cage, Dea is actually a very accomplished martial artist.

Dea is a national wrestling champion and a two-time national Wushu Sanda champion, who also a well-versed kickboxer with a 12-4 record in the discipline.

Although she is riding a huge wave of momentum coming into her second bout as a ONE Championship competitor, Torres is confident that she will have her hand raised in triumph once again.

​For more updates on ONE Championship, please visit www.onefc.com, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ONEChampionship, and like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ONEChampionship.

The 21-year-old Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines sees her three-round encounter against Dea as an opportunity to extend her success inside the ONE Championship cage. After her remarkable conquest of Ishige last August, Torres moves onto her next assignment as she faces Indonesian kickboxer Nita Dea on the undercard of ONE: HERO’S DREAM in Yangon, Myanmar on 3 November.

About ONE Championship

ONE Championship is the largest sports media property in Asian history. Headquartered in Singapore, ONE Championship is the home of martial arts. The world’s most exciting martial arts organization hosts the largest sports entertainment events across Asia, featuring some of the world's best martial artists and world champions, all signed to exclusive contracts, on the largest media broadcast in Asia. In addition to its digital platforms, ONE Championship broadcasts to over 1 billion potential viewers across 128+ countries around the world with some of the largest global broadcasters, including Fox Sports, ABS-CBN, Astro, ClaroSports, Bandsports, Startimes, Premier Sports, Thairath TV, Skynet, Mediacorp, OSN, and more.

Jobstreet HR Day Cebu

(from left to right) SYKES Asia’s Senior HR Manager Mae Blanco, Nestlé Philippines’ Talent Acquisition Head Hannah De Lumen, SM Investment Corp’s VP for HR Joann Hizon, Asian Institute of Management’s Associate Professor Dynah Basuil, and Eudo Strengths-based Development’s Brian Quebengco

Jobstreet holds HR Day in Radisson Blu Cebu on August 10, 2017 and attracts nearly 120 HR leaders in the Visayas region. Jobstreet Marketing Manager Eileen Go (far right) and Provincial Sales Manager Ryan Tordesillas (far left) are joined by industry leaders who led the discussions on the different generations in the workplace.

GAOC: World-renowned oral maxillofacial surgeon to hold a special one-day conference in Manila

Dr. Peter Moy, World-renowned oral maxillofacial surgeon to hold a special one-day conference in Manila. A leading authority and sought-after lecturer on dental implants, will hold a special one-day conference on November 19, 2017 to be held at Rizal Ballroom, Makati Shangri-La. 

A protege of Dr. Per-Ingvar Branemark who is considered as the father of modern dental implantology, and the first holder of the Nobel Biocare Endowed Chair in Surgical Implant Dentistry, Dr. Moy plays a major role in the advancement of dental implant. He was appointed co-director of UCLA Dental Implant Center in 1991, and assumed sole directorship of the center in 2003. He is also an associate editor of the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and is the immediate past president of the Academy of Osseointegration. 

Dr. Moy’s conference will have two sessions – lecture on the latest developments in dental implants in the morning, and a live dental implant surgery in the afternoon. This special conference is presented by Straumann Philippines, the world’s leader in implant, restorative, and regenerative dentistry, and in partnership with the Philippine Prosthodontic Society and Philippine Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. 

Registration fee is Php 8,000.00 for early bird registration until Oct. 31, 2017, Php 10,000 for November 1-17,2017,  and Php 12,000 for onsite. For more details and registration, contact Straumann Philippines at 0917-886-8266 or 0923-583-257 or email straumannph@gmail.com.

AllHome, All Day Supermarket, Coffee Project and Bake My Day a grand opening event for Kawiteños!

AllHome, AllDay Supermarket, Coffee Project and Bake My Day

The grand four-store opening opening took place on September 22 along Centennial Road in Kawit, Cavite with a big morning event where AllHome, AllDay Supermarket, Coffee Project and Bake My Day an AllValue, the Villar Group’s holding company for its retail companies, made its first foray into the retail business via AllHome, a one-stop shop for home builders and owners. Following its rapid expansion and success in Luzon, the group grew its retail portfolio to include department stores, supermarkets, and food establishments. This September, All Value  brought four of its brands -- AllHome, AllDay Supermarket, Coffee Project and Bake My Day -- to Kawit, Cavite and staged a grand opening event for Kawiteños.

Special prizes to their first 150 customers. There were fun games and surprises for everyone. In the afternoon, Mr. Manny Villar, Ms. Camille Villar, and Ms. Benjamarie Serrano led the ribbon cutting ceremony followed by a short program for partners, suppliers, and guests. An outdoor mini-concert starring Nina was organized for the residents of Kawit followed by a grand fireworks display.

AllHome, which opened its doors to the public in 2013, has become the leading home store for contractors and home owners by virtue of its being the first and only full line home center offering an extensive collection of construction materials, a wide variety of appliances and furniture, and a curated collection of decorative items.  It is the exclusive distributor of premium foreign brands such as INAX, the leading brand of Japanese sanitary ware, and Iris Ceramica, a premium brand of Italian Tiles, and sole distributor of other European tile brands Lustro, Rossio, Cicogres, Alaplana, and Platera.

AllDay Supermarket meanwhile is redefining the grocery shopping experience for Filipinos with bright and thoughtfully-designed interiors, spacious aisles, and well-ventilated stores. Produce, meat, and poultry sections are always stocked with certified fresh products and there is a wide collection of gourmet deli, cheeses and a whole section dedicated to imported goods from all over the globe. AllDay Supermarket offers a wide variety of food options through Gastroville where delicacies from all over the country and the world can be readily sampled. It has a Paluto section where fresh ingredients can be handpicked and cooked on the spot any way one wants, in true “dampa” style. 

Coffee Project, the group’s specialty coffee shop established in 2014 has blossomed into the most Instagram-able coffee shop in the Philippines. Every location has a unique look and quirky charm that give it its defining character.  There are long tables that can comfortably seat big groups, a multitude of electrical sockets that will delight those who prefer to work in cafes, and cozy nooks for those who want to enjoy quiet time alone or with company. On top of that, coffee lovers can always look forward to new drinks and items on the Coffee Project menu every season.

One of the newer brands under the AllValue Group is Bake My Day. The bakery is a dream come true for former Senator Manny Villar who as a boy, worked in a bakery. Bake My Day has a broad selection of freshly baked goods—from Spanish bread to French baguettes to customized cakes! 

The AllValue Group is going full speed ahead as it continues to add more stores to its network and more brands to its portfolio. AllHome currently has 16 stores in Luzon and Cebu, while the AllDay brand has 5 Supermarkets with 5 more opening by the end of 2017, and almost 80 Convenience Stores nationwide. There are currently 17 branches of Coffee Project all over Metro Manila, North Luzon, and South Luzon. Within only 6 months since its introduction to the public, Bake My Day has already opened in 3 locations: Vista Mall Taguig, Vista Mall Sta Rosa and Vista Mall Kawit. The group is looking at opening more shops in the Visayas and Mindanao regions  in 2018.

For more information about the AllValue Group, please contact:

Ms Jen Juganas at 0917 816 9043 or jrcjuganas@gmail.com

Contact AllHome and AllDay Supermarket through:

Ms Tetch Ferrer at 0999 886 4225 or mecasimiro@gmail.com

Contact Coffee Project and Bake My Day through:

Ms Jessica Naguit at 0917 823 4688 or jessicanaguit.coffeeproject@gmail.com

2nd PHILMEX-SWEEPPP WATER AND WASTEWATER TECHNOPRENEURSHIP CONFERENCE

The  Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME)  together with  SWEEPPP Foundation, Inc. (SFI) through its annual national exhibits PHILMEX, is holding the 2nd PHILMEX-SWEEPPP WATER AND WASTEWATER TECHNOPRENEURSHIP CONFERENCE on  October 12, 13 & 14, 2017 at the Hall 4 of SMX Convention Center, MOA Complex, Pasay City. The event coincides with Pack Print Plas Philippines 2017, the leading event in packaging, printing and plastics in the Philippines.  

The3-day PHILMEX-SWEEPPP event will comprise of the following activities:

Day 1 (October 12) – Technopreneurship Conference

Day 2 (October 13) – Pumps Technopreneurship Conference

Day 3 (October 14) – Water/Wastewater Technopreneurship Conference

3-day exhibition at the PHILMEX-SWEEPPP WATER/WASTEWATER PAVILION, featuring the latest and top-of-the-line water and wastewater equipment such as pipes, pumps, plumbing, and other related products.   We also have a dedicated B2B area where all foreign trade services can facilitate, coordinate, accommodate interested individuals (contractors, suppliers, distributors, etc.) who are sourcing products and services that you might be interested to distribute, too. The B2B area is open to all foreign trade services and contractors, suppliers, exhibitors, dealers and distributors all throughout the 3-day event.

For more information about the expo, please  contact  Donna Raquiza  or  Nez  Aguilar @ mobile nos   +639062429596  or +639158138204  or  The  Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME)  and  SWEEPPP Foundation, Inc. (SFI), at (+632) 7362043,telefax no. 493-4268, 925-3963  or  E-mail : national@psme.org.ph  or visit our website at   http://psme.org.ph.

Since the trend all over the world now is B2B, PHILMEX-SWEEPPP WATER AND WASTEWATER TECHNOPRENEURSHIP CONFERENCE is opening a gateway to vast business networks through integrated business matching services between foreign trade/commercial services and building, water, industrial contractors, project consultants/designers, and suppliers (distributors, indentors, dealers).