Filipino kids get a better shot at college education with Troo’s college savings plan

Filipino parents work hard to set up their child for the future. And they know that a good college education is key to ensuring their child’s success. But with tuition fees increasing yearly at a rate of about 10 percent, sending their child to the college of their choice might just be a dream for many.

Life insurance firm Troo recognizes this need and is helping give future changemakers a chance at a better future. That is, through its latest financial solutions offering – Troo Graduate, a traditional life insurance policy that insures the child as well as acts as a college savings plan.

“In creating solutions, we always have our customer’s needs in mind. And to most Filipinos, a college education is the most important stepping stone to a better life. We designed Troo Graduate to be affordable to the average Filipino so that more Filipino children can get the college education they deserve.  With Troo Graduate, we believe that the next generation of Filipinos will have the opportunity to change their world for the better,”  Troo President & CEO Hans Loozekoot said.

Troo Graduate is designed to be K-12 compliant and offers parents a way to cope with rising college fees with the guaranteed five (5) annual payouts. The annual payoutsincrease every year while the child is in college, while the premium payments remain the same for the entire term of the policy. And for a minimum cover of ₱250,000, parents can pay as low as ₱11,094 annually.

With Troo Graduate, parents can start planning their children’s college education as soon as their child is 30 days old until age 11. It’s always better to start planning as early as possible. This gives the parent more time to save up for college. It also means lower premiums.

“Education is a priority for Filipinos, and for many, a college education is a sure step to a better future. We have a deep sense of responsibility to see our children get to college and realize their dreams.  We want an assurance of a better future for them,” Milot Valencia, Chief Bancassurance Officer of Troo, said.

On its third year of operations, Troo continues to create financial solutions to help Filipinos plan for tomorrow so they can live their best life today. The life insurance company is a joint venture between Ageas, a listed international insurance group with a heritage spanning over 190 years and EastWest, one of the fastest-growing banks in the Philippines.

Jollibee launches improved Premium Brewed Coffee and all-new Coffee Mocha Float

From hot to cold coffee, Jollibee gives us more reasons to enjoy pick-me-ups!

Coffee lovers, rejoice! Jollibee has got exciting announcements for your caffeine fix: the improved Premium Brewed Coffee and the all-new Coffee Mocha Float!

Kickstart the day with a delicious blend of premium coffee beans 

There’s nothing better to kickstart a busy morning than a steaming cup of joe that smells and tastes just right. 

Jollibee’s new and improved brewed coffee is the ideal partner for any Jolly breakfast favorite, the new brewed coffee boasts of leveled-up flavor and strength to get your day started with a satisfied smile.

Each cup of Jollibee’s brewed coffee is now made with high-quality premium beans for a stronger, full-bodied taste and richer, roasted aroma, in every sip.

The new Premium Brew from Jollibee is great to enjoy in multiple ways: with your Jolly breakfast faves, on its own, strong and black, or with your ideal amount of creamer and sugar. 

Enjoy it for only P30.00* (Solo)! Available in the mornings for dine-in, take-out, delivery, and drive-thru in all branches nationwide.

A deliciously cool pick-me-up 

When it’s time for another coffee concoction to lift your energy as the day goes on, and Jollibee has just the coolest treat: the new Coffee Mocha Float!

This new iced beverage offers a delicious combination of rich milk chocolate and creamy coffee for twice the indulgence. Sip your way to a mood lift with the cool, creamy, and chocolatey beverage that goes perfectly well with the snacks and meals that you have always loved.

Take the coolness and creaminess of the Coffee Mocha Float to the next level with an optional soft-serve ice cream topping! The Coffee Mocha Float is available for dine-in, take-out, delivery, and drive-thru in all Jollibee branches all day for only P55.00*.

“The kind of coffee that you have in the morning, afternoon, or after meals can definitely help shape your entire day,” said Kay Segismundo, Jollibee Senior Marketing Manager for Complementary Products. “Coffee is such an important beverage for many Filipino diners who look for it throughout the day. We hope that our improved premium blend and new coffee mocha float are able to provide the energy boost Pinoys need while satisfying their sweet cravings. 

For more information on Jollibee’s latest products and promos, like Jollibee Philippines on Facebook and follow follow @Jollibee on Twitter and Instagram.

 

*Prices may vary across different locations; delivery charge not included.

 

Cadbury Dairy Milk Lickables now in the Philippines

Latest product from Mondelez Philippines enters growing parent-to-child segment.

With the goal to become the best snacking Company in the world and create more moments of Joy, Mondelēz International has launched a new and delightful entry product in its Southeast Asia Markets. Cadbury Dairy Milk Lickables is especially created to provide consumers enhanced product experiences and bonding opportunities with their kids.  

In Southeast Asia the Company has seen emerging trends which influence how consumers purchase and enjoy snacks, including shifts in income which lead consumers to seek enhanced product experiences.

To address this growing consumer trend in the area, which is a focus for investment, the Company has launched Cadbury Dairy Milk Lickables in Malaysia and the Philippines. During its product launch in an exclusive event at The Mind Museum in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Arlene Amante, Brand Manager for Chocolates of Mondelez Philippines, enthusiastically introduced the product as the Company’s first entry into the growing parent-to-child chocolate segment. 

“Lickables combines the well-loved taste of Cadbury Dairy Milk in a unique spoonable format. To delight families, it comes with an exciting themed prize toy inside. The brand is proud to launch Cadbury Dairy Milk Lickables in Southeast Asia with beloved Pokemon character toys too!” Amante explained.

Creating Moments of Joy Through Taste and Experience

In emerging economies like the Philippines and Malaysia, income shifts have challenged the traditional definition of a consumer. Mondelēz International has noted that growing middle-class consumers now demand for products and formats which fit their lives and growing families. They seek enhanced brand experiences which go beyond the first bite. 

As for Filipino families, Amante said, “Our insights have shown the trend in income shifts affecting the parent-to child segment. Parents’ lives have grown to be hectic. Because of this, their interests lie in spending time with their family, who still come first in their priorities.” She added, “To address these lifestyle needs, Mondelez Philippines will continue to expand into consumer white spaces or new categories, creating meaningful innovations to turn ordinary moments into joyful experiences, just like with Cadbury Dairy Milk Lickables.”

As a new entry in the Market, particularly in the Philippines, Mondelez Philippines created excitement for Filipino families through teaser campaigns leveraging on social media and the internet, which are key touchpoints in consumers’ lives. Amante announced that in the coming months, the market will see and hear more from Cadbury Dairy Milk Lickables in the channels and mediums they prefer like online, TV, billboards and radio. 

“Through brands like Cadbury Dairy Milk Lickables, we invest in creating more moments of joy by bringing together the delicious taste experience and bonding spirit of being with a loved one,” Amante said.

With different Pokemon toy freebies that can be collected and a suggested retail price of P46.50 in the Philippines, Cadbury Dairy Milk Lickables can now be availed at your favorite supermarkets and convenience stores. 

FPG Insurance bags back-to-back wins at the 2018 BSP Stakeholders Awards

BSP Monetary Board Member and Chairman of the BSP Stakeholders Awards Board of Judges Antonio Abacan, Jr., FPG Insurance Philippines President and CEO Ramon Dimacali, and BSP Resource Management Sector Deputy Governor Maria Almasara Cyd Tuaño-Amador

FPG Insurance, the major player in the general insurance industry and leader in motor insurance coverage, bags back-to-back wins at the 2018 BSP Stakeholders Awards given by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas last July 10, 2018 at the BSP Assembly Hall.

On its 25th year, BSP employs the theme, “Reinforcing Partnerships, Defying New Challenges,” as the financial institution’s commitment to dynamic stakeholder engagement. According to the BSP, the Philippines remains to be one of the fastest-growing economies in Asia with sustained and uninterrupted economic expansion for the past 77 consecutive quarters. This strength is largely attributed to BSP’s partnership with its stakeholders.

FPG Insurance Company, Inc. won two awards under the Information Support category: the Outstanding Respondent among Small and Medium Firms Award, and the Outstanding Respondent for Services Sector Award. The said awards are given to respondents who regularly and comprehensively provide supporting industry data necessary for the BSP to draw its business projections and formulate monetary policies. FPG

Insurance Philippines President and CEO Ramon Dimacali accepted the two awards.

L-R VP for Finance Mario Rely Perilla, Investment Analyst and Treasury OIC Ismael Villanueva,President and CEO Ramon Dimacali, Comptroller and Credit and Collections Manager Rosario Amor, and Accounting Assistant Vice President Anita Bool

“We thank the BSP for these awards and just like this year’s theme, FPG Insurance is committed to becoming resilient amidst challenges, and to continue to develop programs that will shape the general insurance industry, “ said FPG Insurance Philippines President and CEO Ramon Dimacali.

Annually, the BSP holds the BSP Stakeholders Awards to reinforce its partnership with members of the different concerned industries. This underlines the institution’s seal of gratitude and trust. Every year, the number of

awards being given increases as the BSP demonstrates its appreciation to the growing base of its stakeholders, recognizing those who rise to the occasion of providing outstanding support to different advocacies.

The event was opened by BSP Deputy Governor for Monetary and Economics Sector Diwa Guinigundo, followed by the address of BSP Deputy Governor for Resource Management Sector Maria Almasara Cyd N. Tuaño-Amador on behalf of the Chairman of the Monetary Board and BSP Governor Nestor Espenilla, Jr.

FPG Insurance offers a comprehensive suite of insurance products from motor insurance, property insurance, to

travel and personal accident coverages.

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About FPG Insurance Philippines

Formerly known as Federal Phoenix Assurance Co., Inc., FPG Insurance was established in 1958 and is a member of the Zuellig

Group of Companies in implementing bespoke insurance and risk management solutions for its clients. FPG Insurance is the

trusted name in general insurance solutions. FPG Insurance also has operations in Indonesia and Thailand.

Like and subscribe to FPG Insurance Philippines on Facebook and YouTube, follow on Twitter @fpginsurance_ph, and on Instagram @fpginsurance.ph. Visit us at www.fpgins.com

Sta. Ana hailed as KTM Dukehana Philippines champion

(L-R) Banjo Monilar, Luisito Sta. Ana and Tedd Marante. 

Luisito Sta. Ana bagged the championship in the highly anticipated KTM Dukehana finals held in Cebu City. He will represent the country in the Dukehana Asia Finals 2018 and compete against other Asian champions including those from Thailand, China and Taiwan. Sta. Ana topped the race with a best time of 1:15.67. In second place is Visayas Champion Banjo Monilar who finished in 1:24.11 while Mindanao Champion Tedd Marante finished third with a time of 1:26.32. The finalists were faced with a challenging street course that tested their preciseness in driving and fast maneuvering skills. KTM Dukehana is a motogymkhana time trial sport event were riders maneuver through traffic cones and other obstacles in the shortest time possible with the least number of penalties. 

This racing event encourages amateurs and expert riders to show off their ready-to-race skills with their KTM motorcycles.

PMAP holds 2nd HR Innovation Summit on August 15

The People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP), the preeminent organization of people managers and HR practitioners in the country, will hold the “2nd HR Innovation Summit” at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria (Ortigas Center) on August 15, 2018 (9:00 am to 5:00 pm).

With this year’s theme “HR Next Practices”, this momentous event will feature industry experts and distinguished practitioners to share their knowledge and innovative ideas that will equip organizations in developing employees to thrive in the opportunities and challenges today and in the future.

The line-up of remarkable speakers includes PMAP President Michelle C. Garcia, FPM, HR Director of East-Asia Region SGS Gulf Limited (Regional Operating Headquarters), who will talk about “Revolutionary HR: The Next HR Leadership”; Ms. Amor Maclang, Chief Communications Officer of GeiserMaclang, who will discuss his experience in “Adopting the Blockchain Technology in HR”; Mr. Engelbert T. Camasura, AFPM, President of Asia Select, Inc. (ASI), who will enlighten participants in his talk “Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment”; Mr. Kogie Angeles, Co-Founder/ Vice President of The Office Cowork + Life, who will present “The Gig Economy: How It Impacts the Way We Work”; and Atty. Raul R. Cortez, Legal and Corporate Affairs Director of Microsoft Philippines, who will give a sneak peek of “Telecommuting and Its Implications in the Workplace.”

Aside from the exciting talks, participants will also have the opportunity to be introduced to new products and services from various companies through their exhibit booths at the HR Techxhibit Hall. PMAP also welcome partnerships for this event.

The summit is open to the public and guarantees an interesting and relevant day of learning about HR best practices and innovation to be attended by HRM and business professionals, representatives from the academe, SMEs and industry partners. The Investment fee per delegate is Php3,500.00 for PMAP members and Php3,800 for non-members. 

For more information, please contact Ms. Clara Delfin at tel. no. 726-1532 loc. 323 or email clara.delfin@pmap.org.ph.

Magic? Nah, it’s just Vivo X21’s In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology

At a touch of a finger, the all-new Vivo X21 unlocks a world of endless possibilities with its revolutionary In-Display Fingerprint Scanner. 

The technology, which was introduced in the Philippines last June 21, replaced the rear fingerprint sensor not only to achieve a sleek and unified design but also to offer an immersive smartphone experience. 

So how does this the fingerprint scanner work? It all boils down to science and meticulous research. 

When the user's finger touches the screen for unlocking, the Vivo X21’s Super AMOLED display emits light to illuminate the finger. The optical fingerprint sensor below the OLED display captures the light reflected by the fingerprint. Based on the reflected light from the unique ridges on the fingerprint, the sensor processes the optical signals to deliver crisp and sharp fingerprint images for matching. 

Moreover, when fingerprint recognition is needed, such as when the screen is off and for unlocking apps, a fingerprint recognition icon will appear on the screen for users to press for immediate authentication. Otherwise, the fingerprint icon is invisible to ensure a seamless mobile experience. 

The current unlocking speed is only 0.6 second. 

The decision to mass produce the In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology was made after an extensive research into different biometric solutions in the market as well as consumer habits and market needs. To recall, Vivo has various research and development centers worldwide, including the United States (San Diego) and China (Shenzhen, Dongguan, Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Beijing). 

Perfecting the In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology was no easy feat as it was a huge challenge to integrate the sensor to the Vivo X21’s internal design and screen. Vivo had to redesign the internal structure of the phone to make this vision come to life. 

At MWC Shanghai 2017, Vivo unveiled the industry’s first Vivo Under-Display Fingerprint Scanning Solution. Then at CES 2018, the global smartphone brand displayed a ready-to-produce smartphone with the world’s first In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology. 

The Vivo X21 with the pioneering In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology is available for Php29,999 at  participating stores. 

About Vivo 

A global smartphone brand focused on introducing perfect sound quality and ultimate photography with cutting-edge technology, Vivo develops innovative and stylish products for young people. We now have over two hundred million users and are one of the preferred brands of young people around the world. As an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™, Vivo believes in the importance of encouraging young people to embrace self-expression and an energetic lifestyle. In the Philippines, Vivo is the top 3 smartphone brand in terms of market share with 1.5 million users nationwide. 

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at vivoglobal.ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/vivophil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivo_philippines/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts.