Akari lights up Adamson Falcons teams’ UAAP Season 81 campaign

Adamson Baby Falcons

For the past five years, Akari has been supporting Adamson in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP). Season 81 is no exception as Akari continues to soar with the Falcons.

Akari is once again going all out to support the Adamson Falcons in their bid for a men’s basketball championship. Since taking over the program in 2016, coach Franz Pumaren has steered the team to two consecutive Final Four appearances. This year, the Falcons are touted as strong contenders in the senior men’s basketball division.

Meanwhile, third-year American mentor Airess Padda is training the Lady Falcons to compete at a higher level. As part of their off-season build-up, the volleybelles are joining several leagues ahead of their UAAP season opening in February 2019.

For the program’s continuity, Akari has also included the high school girls’ volleyball team under its management. Early this year, the company held the Akari National High School Volleyball Championships to scout promising players and bring them in to the Adamson junior and senior volleyball programs.

After delivering the university’s first championship in the UAAP Cheer Dance Competition (CDC) last year, Adamson Pep Squad coach Jam Lorenzo and his wards are training harder than ever to defend their crown as the UAAP CDC unfolds in November.

Akari’s unwavering support to the Adamson University for the past five years is just one of the many initiatives under the brand’s youth development and sports program. The company has formalized the Akari Foundation to extend its support to the youth beyond collegiate sports. Akari recently gathered the 2018-2019 Adamson University scholars of the company. In an intimate dinner, Christopher Tiu, Akari chief executive officer, reiterated the lighting and energy company’s commitment to help enlighten the future of the Filipino youth.

“Through the Lim Liok Lim and Carter Tiu scholarships, we aim to give back via tertiary scholarship grants. The immediate family members of our employees, as well as the nearest kin of the athletes of the company-sponsored school teams are our priority. We’re also open to providing scholarship grants to indigent but deserving individuals,” Tiu said.

Liza takes on the TechnoMarine “What’s In A Box” Challenge

Ever so game, Liza Soberano takes on the TechnoMarine ‘What’s in the box’ challenge that has become a viral hit! See how Liza, sporting her favourite TechnoMarine watch, the perfect partner at work or play, takes on creepy and other freaky stuff without fear and hesitation. Click on the link https://www.facebook.com/TechnoMarinePH/videos/348109172422613/ to watch the vids that has taken social media by storm! 

TechnoMarine timepieces encourage a change of attitude with their infusion of a carefree coastal resort spirit and water-inspired elements. A bright mix of colors and premium components let urban souls dream international destinations while sporting watches from innovative designers who are enthusiastic about every concept. 

TechnoMarine can be found in Greenbelt 3, Robinson’s Galleria, Robinson’s Magnolia, Shangri-La Plaza, SM City Cebu, SM Lanang Premier Davao, SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, SM North EDSA, TriNoma, and Uptown Mall. 

Chibi (ちび or チビ) DC Superheroes

Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP), together with regional licensing partner, Pacific Licensing Studio, and SM Supermalls, bring the world’s greatest… and cutest… DC SUPER HEROES for Christmas at SM Megamall!

Starting November 15, 2018, the fun and colorful world of SUPERMAN, BATMAN, and WONDERMAN, emerges at the SM Megamall Atrium for the limited event, JUSTICE LEAGUE CHRISTMAS CAPERS!

Set within the snowy streets of Metropolis and Gotham City, families can enjoy  exciting holiday activities with the cutest versions of the Justice League.

Kids can help Superman in the hunt for Christmas presents which his evil opposite, BIZARRO, hid away.

Little girls can test their true strength with SUPERGIRL’s high striker, to prepare them for a holiday challenge against HARLEY QUINN.

Children must unleash their inner Amazon in an obstacle course to help Wonder Woman catch CATWOMAN before she reaches Star Labs and ruin their Christmas .

Families can help CYBORG in targeting the DC Super Villains before they run away with our Christmas presents.

Finally, boys and girls will be able to turn on the Bat-signal to call upon Batman, and stop THE JOKER’s naughty plans for Christmas Eve!

Christmas in the Philippines is not only about having fun with your family, but also about sharing gifts with friends and loved ones. The event grounds will also launch the newest collections of Justice League apparel, bags, homeware, pillows, and plush toys, featuring these adorable versions of our favorite Justice League heroes from The SM Store. These colorful collections are perfect presents for boys, girls and children of all ages, fully encompassing the fun spirit of Christmas!

About the Justice League

Greater than the sum of their awe-inspiring parts, the Justice League handles threats too massive for any single hero. Made up of the World’s Greatest Super Heroes, their membership inflates and contracts around each new threat, but the core line-up is known as the Big Seven: Superman, the most powerful hero in the world; Batman, the apex of physical and mental human achievement; Wonder Woman, the Amazon’s princess and greatest warrior; Green Lantern, an intergalactic cop armed with his own power ring; the super-fast Flash; Aquaman, King of the Seven Seas; and Cyborg, a half-man/half-robot outfitted with the world’s most advanced technology.

An A-team of crusaders with a superpowered bench deep enough to handle any cosmic foe, these heroes are all still very human at heart, plagued with the flaws that haunt any of us.

About Warner Bros. Consumer Products

Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP), a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, extends the Studio’s powerful portfolio of entertainment brands and franchises into the lives of fans around the world. WBCP partners with best-in-class licensees globally on an award-winning range of toys, fashion, home décor, and publishing inspired by franchises and properties such as DC, J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World, Looney Tunes and Hanna-Barbera. The division’s successful global themed entertainment business includes groundbreaking experiences such as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi (opening 2018). With innovative global licensing and merchandising programs, retail initiatives, promotional partnerships and themed experiences, WBCP is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.

About Pacific Licensing Studio

Pacific Licensing Studio Pte Ltd (PLS) is a licensing and brand management company with headquarter in Singapore and offices throughout Asia.  PLS specializes in consumer products licensing, retail solutions and promotional/sponsorship opportunities for IP brands.  The team from PLS has diverse interests and experience, having worked on entertainment, sports, fashion and lifestyle brands. Pacific Licensing Studio aspires to be the best regional brand management and licensing agency, providing full-service, customized and intuitive business solutions to our clients. For more information on the specific territories or categories that Pacific Licensing Studio represents, please contact us via: enquiries@pacificlicensing.com; www.pacificlicensing.com

About SM Supermalls

SM Supermalls is the biggest developer and operator of world-class shopping centers with over 60 malls in the Philippines, and seven in China. With an average foot traffic of 3.5 million daily and over 5,000 tenant partners, SM Supermalls provides family fun experiences that make each day better for all. SM Supermalls is owned by SM Prime Holdings, Inc. SM Prime is a publicly-listed company and is one of the largest integrated property developers in Southeast Asia.

Meet the new Chief Operating Officer of TPB - Venus Tan

Tourism Promotions Board chief operating officer Marie Venus Tan 

The Board of Directors of the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Marie Venus Tan as its Vice Chairperson and concurrently, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the TPB. 

Prior to her assumption of office at the TPB, COO Tan was the Director of the Department of Tourism in the Cordillera Administrative Region (DOT-CAR) for three (3) years. In that capacity, she spearheaded several urban rehabilitation tourism initiatives, including her brainchild campaign, Rev Up, Revive, Revisit, Revitalize (REV-BLOOM), Project Stobosa, Project PURAW and the Village Innovation Community Enhancement Project, among others. Likewise, COO Tan held the post National Coordinator for International Marketing and Promotions of North Luzon and Palawan from May 2015 until September 2018. 

She is known for her genuine dedication to the cause of sustainable tourism, as attested by her affiliation with notable local and international organizations dedicated to socio-civic causes. COO Tan is a member of the Steering Committee of the United Nations Mountain Partnership in Slow Food International, Chair of the Asia Pacific Government Cluster and the focal person in the Philippines for the UNESCO Creative Cities Network 2017. She is Vice President of the Cordillera Association of Regional Executives (CARE), the founding Chair of the non-governmental organization Inspirational Women of the Cordilleras (IWOC), the International Organization Women in Travel, and Asia Travel Marketing Association. 

Department of Tourism secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat swears in Tourism Promotions Board chief operating officer Marie Venus Tan 

COO Tan started her career as a Senior Public Relations Officer of the Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA) from January 1980 to December 1986. She went on and acquired nearly 13 years’ worth of experience as Chief III of the Europe and the Americas Divisions of the then Philippine Convention and Visitors Corporation (PCVC), the precursor of the TPB. COO Tan’s hard work lead to a significant contribution to the development of Philippine tourism relations with Western, Central and Eastern Europe for 15 years, serving as Tourism Attaché for these regions beginning 2000 to 2015. 

COO Tan is determined to make the TPB the DOT’s best performing agency under her administration. Topmost among her priorities are the development of meetings, incentive travel, conventions and exhibition events (MICE), providing optimal experiences for long-staying guests, and aiming for the Philippines’ high-spending source markets. 

Better, more convenient digital banking

Citi credit cardholders will have a better, easier, and more personalized digital banking experience with the new and improved Citi Mobile App. The next generation mobile app features groundbreaking capabilities and innovative functionalities that allow users to do more. 

Manoj Varma, Citi Philippines consumer business head said, “We at Citi are highly committed to expanding and enhancing our digital capabilities for the ease and convenience of our customers. We are passionate about meeting and exceeding our customers’ expectations.”

Citi’s next generation mobile app provides a comprehensive suite of features such as credit card locking and unlocking, a personalized dashboard, easy conversion of retail transactions to installments, and viewing and downloading of recent statements and utility bills with just a few taps.

The Citi Mobile App is aligned with Citi’s commitment to digital transformation with a goal of making banking as easy and convenient as possible. Citi continuously enhances its capabilities to make customers’ digital journey more seamless, whether on desktop, mobile app or phone browser.

More than 60 percent of Citi Philippines customers are already enrolled in digital channels, with even more customers subscribing to electronic statements. Today, the biggest growth in digital enrolment has been in mobile banking, which has grown 64 percent in the last 12 months.

The mobile app is just one of several innovations Citi has introduced in the country. In recent years, the bank launched new services including live chat, instant global fund transfers and a pioneering voice biometrics technology that allows customers to be identified through their unique voice prints.

For its contributions to the growth of mobile banking in the country, Citi has received several prestigious awards including Best Retail Mobile Experience – Philippines at the Asset Triple A Digital Awards 2017, Best Internet Banking Initiative at the Asian Banker Philippine Country awards 2017 and Best Consumer Digital Bank - Philippines at the Global Finance Best Digital Bank Awards 2017.

To know more, visit www.citibank.com.ph