AVT navigation and multi-media devices showcased at 2012 PIMS

Monday, July 30, 2012 4:28 PM ADBM Resources
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AVT, a Filipino company pioneering in vehicle navigation and multi-media devices, will once again be showcasing a new range of products at the upcoming 4th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS), to be held from August 16-19, 2012, at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.


The latest model of the AVT personal navigation range, the AVT PN-504, will be launched at the event. Featuring a new high-resolution 5-inch LCD touchscreen, the AVT PN-504 is powered by the latest Atlas IV 533MHz CPU with a built-in high sensitivity GPS receiver that is quickly able to acquire a GPS fix in 3-minutes. In terms of functionality, the AVT PN-504 also serves as a multi-media player (MP3/MP4/WMA/WMV/AVI/3GP), a photo viewer, and offers extras such as a calculator, calendar and unit conversion.

Beyond these technical specifications, the utility of the AVT PN-504 lies in the pre-loaded Advanced Philippine Map exclusively developed by iNAV. Unique to the AVT Navigator range is improved turn-by-turn navigation with (a) junction lane assist, with an enlarged view of where you need to make the turn; (b) 3D junction view, so you get a 3D guide of which lane you should take; (c) 3D buildings, to provide landmarks for better location identification; and (d) speed camera, to warn of approaching speed cams and avoid speed violations. All AVT PN devices come with free updates for two years, so that you can update your maps with the latest changes to the country's road network.

While smartphones and tablets now offer mapping services, a dedicated navigation device such as the AVT PN-504 is still offers advantages you do not need to pay for a broadband data plan and do not have to worry about battery drain.

Exclusively for the 2012 Philippine International Motor Show, visitors to the AVT booth will be able to trade in their old navigation devices of whatever brand to receive very special discounts and freebies on various AVT PN models.
Vehicle owners who are concerned about security and safety may also take a closer look at the AVT iSTAR, a portable tracking device that works on the GSM/GPRS networks and GPS satellites. It can be used to track and monitor your vehicle and even has a built-in microphone so you can listen in to conversations and sounds inside a tracked vehicle. It also has SOS/emergency alert, low battery alert, geo-fencing and mieage report features. Location can be checked by SMS or web apps.

Finally, the AVT booth will also display customized multi-media systems for various vehicle models. These include custom head units for the Honda CRV and Civic; Hyundai Accent, Elantra, Sonata and Tucson; Subaru Forester and Legacy; Toyota Camry and Prado; and others. 

Visitors to the 2012 PIMS will enjoy very special prices on all AVT products, including the "trade-in" promo for navigation devices; hefty discounts on custom multi-media systems; as well as 0-interest on installment payments.

AVT (which stands for Audio-Video Technology) specializes in premium audio-visual entertainment systems for mobile applications.  In addition to navigation systems, the company also carries a range of mobile tracking devices for vehicle and personal security.  AVT offers a wide range of in-car mobile electronics, including display monitors, DVD players, digital and analog terrestrial receivers, sound processor/high-power amplifiers, specialist speakers, and AV controllers and accessories to suit all types of in-vehicle installations.  Aside from consumer products that retail in car dealer accessories shops, 

AVT is also an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for many of the country’s leading car brands. iNAV is a subsidiary company dedicated to providing mapping support exclusively for AVT navigation devices.  

Petron offers "Blaze Your Way to the Grand Prix" promo

Tuesday, July 24, 2012 10:24 AM ADBM Resources
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Gassing up with Petron and paying with your MasterCard could win you a free trip to the Formula One Grand Prix! The "Blaze Your Way to the Grand Prix" promo is an e-raffle running from July 15 to September 15, 2012. 

Every P2,000 single receipt purchase of Petron fuels, Petron lubricants or Gasul using your Mastercard at a participating Petron station entitles the cardholder to one electronic raffle entry. If the single receipt is worth P4,000, then the customer is entitled to two electronic raffle entries. Partnering with Petron in this exciting promo are Mastercard and Business Mirror.

To join, the MasterCard holder must register on the Petron Facebook page (www.facebook.com/PetronCorporation), and click on the "Grand Prix" application tab to fill in the following information: cardholder name, birthday, email address, mobile number, issuing bank, last 4 digits fo MasterCard card number, approval code, transaction date, and transaction amount. The cardholder will receive an automatic email reply with a randomly assigned electronic raffle number. The promo is open to individuals at least 18 years old and holders of a valid Philippine passport.

There will be three monthly minor draws and two grand draws. A total of thirty winners will win Petron Value Cards with pre-loaded points worth P10,000 each; forty winners to Grand Prix Races viewing parties; and four grand draw winners for a trip to watch the Singapore and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Races. A participant may win only once in the promotion. Non-winning entries will be included in succeeding minor and grand draws.

Winners of the Petron Value Cards must first accomplish the prescribed Application Form. Winners of the Grand Prix viewing parties may bring three guests each. WInners of the Grand Prix trips to Singapore and Abu Dhabi may bring one guest each. All prizes are tax-paid and are transferable but not cash-convertible. 

Winners will be notified via registred mail, phone, and general circulation media (newspaper and website), and contacted for confirmation with instruction son how to claim their prizes. Winners must present two valid IDs along with the winning credit card as well as the statement of account and registered notice from Petron.

Winners will be responsible for their travel documents and other travel-related expenses such as changes in confirmed bookings, out-of-pocket expenses, spending money, meals, visas and travel insurance.

Petron is the largest oil refining and marketing company in the Philippines. Its oil refinery produces a full-range of petroleum products to supply nearly 40% of the country's total fuel requirements. With the largest service station network in the country, Petron retails gasoline, diesel and kerosene to motorists. Petron is dedicated and passionate about its vision to be the leading provider of total customer satisfaction solutions in the energy sector and its derivative businesses.

Generika Drugstore at International Franchise Expo

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During the upcoming Franchise Asia Philippines 2012 to be held at the SMX Convention Center from July 25-29, 2012, Generika Drugstore, the 2011 Most Promising Filipino Franchise awardee, will be offering Filipino entrepreneurs the opportunity to invest on a proven business model that guarantees excellent returns.

Generika Drugstore will be joining Asia's biggest franchise show to showcase the business advantages that it offers as an established and successful brand. With franchising as its main growth strategy, Generika Drugstore aims to establish a total of 400 outlets nationwide with a significant presence in the Visayas and Mindanao. This is in line with its vision to become the leading drugstore chain in the country.

Franchisees who sign up with Generika will have the assurance of an award-winning business model recognized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Philippine Franchising Association (PFA) when it was named the Most Promising Filipino Franchise in 2011. The award was based on a set of carefully criteria, including the franchise concept, sales and marketing, franchise operating system, corporate social responsibility, ethical practices and reputation, growth and financial performance, and profitability.

Those who are interested in becoming part of the Generika family may visit its booth at the franchising expo, visit www.generika.com.ph, or call the dedicated franchising desk at 828-1818 loc 106 for more information.

Generika Drugstore was founded in September 2003 to educate Filipinos about generic brand drugs and to provide them with quality affordable generic medicines as an alternative to higher cost branded drugs. In 2011, Generika Drugstore was named as the Most Promising Filipino Franchise by the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) and the Department of Trade & Industry (DTI). In 2009, Generika Drugstore was awarded with the Quality Seal Award by the Bureau of Food & Drugs (BFAD); and in 2008, Generika Drugstore was proclaimed the national winner in the drugstore chain category by the Drugstore Association of the Philippines (DSAP). There are 300 Generika Drugstore locations nationwide.

Generika Drugstore introduces Alaga Ka Partner program

Friday, July 20, 2012 2:17 PM ADBM Resources
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Generika Drugstore is taking customer care a step further, with its "Alaga Ka Partner" program for special tie-ups with companies and other organizations considered as national accounts.

Under the "Alalaga Ka Partner" program, company employees or organization members simply have to present their company ID or membership card to avail of special privileges and discounts at all Generika Drugstore outlets nationwide. In general, members receive a 10% discount on all generic medicines, including vitamins at Generika stores all over the Philippines. 

Within the next few months, "Alaga Ka Partner" members will also be sent email tips and reminders about health news and tips, to educate and remind them about proper health care.

Generika supports the activities and programs of its "Alaga Ka Partner" national accounts. Last 19 May 2012, Generika supported the "2012 MediRun" organized by Medicard Philippines. This was held at the Bonifacio Global City and was participated in by 2,300 runners. On 14 July 2012, Generika partnered with the Philippine Seven Foundation for a medical mission which served more than 1,100 beneficiaries in Paco, Manila.

National accounts that have an ongoing tie-up with the Generika "Alaga Ka Partner" program include: Ateneo Alumni Association, Bank of Makati, Boardwalk, Consolidated Matrix Inc., De La Salle University Alumni Association, Excel Quality Inc., J-SIMS Truc Corporation, Liga ng mga Barangay sa Pilipinas, Matrix Corporate Security & Generalo Services Inc., Mega-Matrix Security Inc., Medicard Philippines, Pioneer Life Inc., Tekton Manufacturing Corporation, Philippine Seven Corporation, Sims Industrial Manufacturing & Supply Inc., SM Supermalls Global Pinoy, and University of Santo Tomas Alumni Association.

Generika Drugstore was founded in September 2003 to educate Filipinos about generic brand drugs and to provide them with quality affordable generic medicines as an alternative to higher cost branded drugs. In 2011, Generika Drugstore was named as the Most Promising Filipino Franchise by the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) and the Department of Trade & Industry (DTI). In 2009, Generika Drugstore was awarded with the Quality Seal Award by the Bureau of Food & Drugs (BFAD); and in 2008, Generika Drugstore was proclaimed the national winner in the drugstore chain category by the Drugstore Association of the Philippines (DSAP). There are 300 Generika Drugstore locations nationwide.

Petron opens business opportunities to Pinoy entrepreneurs

Tuesday, July 17, 2012 11:22 PM ADBM Resources
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Petron Corporation, the country's leading oil company, is opening up investment opportunities for Filipino entrepreneurs by offering them a chance to own and operate a Petron service station. With Petron's expertise, track record, and market leadership, enterprising Filipinos from all walks of life will have the opportunity to start a great business and grow with a company they can trust. 

All you need is a plot of land of the right size located along a well-travelled thoroughfare. Depending on the feasibility study, a Petron dealer may choose the appropriate station configuration to match the market potential with his investment capacity.

Petron has diverse service station offerings, starting with micro-filling stations with two or three pumps for underserved remote areas, to bigger full-service stations in more urban centers. In all instances, Petron provides dealer development assistance including equipment (e.g. dispensing pumps) and a comprehensive personnel training program.

A Petron dealership is basically a retail operation involving fuels, lubricants, LPG and other specialty products. Only Petron has the widest range of product options in terms of formulation and price point, to serve virtually every market niche.

Its gasoline brands include Petron Blaze 100, Petron XCS, Petron Xtra Unleaded and Petron Pinoy Gasoline. Petron Blaze 100 is the first premium gasoline in the Philippines with a 100-octane rating, and is ideal for high-end, high-performance vehicles. Petron XCS is a 95-octane triple action gasoline with organic combustion enhancers tor smooth engine response,s uperior engine protection and optimum fuel efficiency. Petron Xtra Unleaded is the proven fuel economy standard bearer and has been tested in several marathon fuel economy runs all over the country. 

For diesel, Petron offers Petron Turbo Diesel, a technologically-advanced diesel with power-boosting and fuel-optimizing additives suitable for high-speed diesel engines. Petron DieselMax, on the other hand, offers improved fuel economy and cleaner emissions for longer engine life.

As a mark of its strong market acceptance, Petron has been awarded with a Gold Trusted Brand award in the service station category by Readers' Digest for 12 consecutive years. The Trusted Brand award is a consumer survey performed yearly to measure a brand's trustworthiness, credibility, quality, value, understanding of customers' needs, innovativeness, and social responsibility.

Petron is the largest oil refining and marketing company in the Philippines. Its 180,000 barrel-per-day Bataan refinery produces a full-range of petroleum products to supply nearly 40% of the country's total fuel requirements. With the largest service station network in the country, Petron retails gasoline, diesel and kerosene to motorists. Petron is dedicated and passionate about its vision to be the leading provider of total customer satisfaction solutions in the energy sector and its derivative businesses.

Gaming Overload flocked by PC gamers

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The winners for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 were Team FXE, composed of Jacky Chan, Eleine Joyce Javier, Juan Lim, and Firdausi Mulsid. Team UDTxSE, composed of Christian Hizon, Dan Gutierrez, Emmanuel Capalad and Benson Sta. Ana, ranked second place

The VMall Exhibit Area was packed with competitive gamers last Friday and Saturday, July 13-14, as Übertech Philippines hosted its first ever action-packed gaming tournament, Gaming Overload.

The two-day tournament served as the playing field where gamers battled against each other for the top spot in three of the freshest and most popular PC games in the market. The tournament opened with matches for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and NBA 2k12. The second day featured a friendly tournament round of NBA 2k12 and the matches for the Street Fighter x Tekken division.

The winners for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 were Team FXE, composed of Jacky Chan, Eleine Joyce Javier, Juan Lim, and Firdausi Mulsid. Team UDTxSE, composed of Christian Hizon, Dan Gutierrez, Emmanuel Capalad and Benson Sta. Ana, ranked second place. 
Rold Michael Cornejo (right), NBA 2k12 champion.
The winners for the NBA 2k12 division were Renzo Pacquing (3rd place), Kevin De Leon (2nd place) and Rold Michael Cornejo (champion). For Street Fighter x Tekken, the winners were James Patrick Markle (3rd place), Tonton Jagolino (2nd place) and Mark Frianeza (champion). 
For Street Fighter x Tekken, the winners were James Patrick Markle (3rd place at the left), Tonton Jagolino (2nd place at the right) and Mark Frianeza at the center (champion).
All first placers got to take home a motherboard from Gigabyte and free original copies of their respective games. Second and third placers got to take home USB flash drives and backpacks from the event sponsors. Lootbags containing Gigabyte lanyards, sports bottles, shirts from AMD and back issues of Gadgets Magazine were given to all the participants.

Marshalling the games were members of the online fighting game community, Team X-Over. The two-day event was streamed online by Jason Conanan and Edsel Volante through TwitchTV.

Gaming Overload was staged by Gadgets Magazine, the country’s first tech-lifestyle magazine, made possible by Übertech, one of the country’s premium distributors of AMD, Sapphire, Gigabyte, Cougar and Roccat, and official media partner Manila Bulletin.

For more information, please visit http://gadgetsmagazine.com.ph.

Gaming Overload tournament sets battlefield for PC gamers

Thursday, July 12, 2012 8:20 AM ADBM Resources
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Calling all gamers! Übertech Philippines, one of the country’s premier distributors of computer hardware, is staging Gaming Overload, an action-packed PC games tournament, to be held on July 13 and 14 at V-Mall Shopping Center in Greenhills.

The tournament will allow gamers to pit their skills against each other and compete for the top spot in the most popular PC games in selected genres, namely: sports—NBA 2k12; first-person shooter (FPS)—Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3; and fighting—Street Fighter x Tekken. 

Those who are interested may register by sending an email containing their name, birthday, email address, address (optional), mobile number, and the title/s they want to play to gamingoverload@gadgetsmagazine.com.ph. Individual players may register for more than one title. To register as a team for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, registrants must send the aforementioned details of each team member, plus their team name.

Registration is open until Thursday, 12 July 2012. Only pre-registered participants will be accommodated during the tournament. Loads of exciting Übertech items will be up for grabs, so interested gamers should hurry and enlist themselves in one of the most exciting and action-packed gaming tournaments this season.

Gaming Overload is being staged by Gadgets Magazine, the country’s first tech-lifestyle magazine, and made possible by Übertech, distributor of AMD, Sapphire, Gigabyte, Cougar and Roccat, and official media partner Manila Bulletin.

 For more details, please visit http://www.gadgetsmagazine.com.ph/gamingoverload.

Ubertech invites PC gamers to register for Gaming Overload tournament

Friday, July 6, 2012 10:03 AM ADBM Resources
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Übertech Philippines, one of the country’s premier distributors of computer hardware, is calling on PC gamers to register for Gaming Overload, an action-packed PC games tournament, to be held on July 13 and 14 at V-Mall Shopping Center in Greenhills.

During the two-day tournament, Gaming Overload, will serve as the battlefield where gamers can pit their skills against each other and vie for the top spot. The arenas will be the most popular PC games in their genres, namely: sports—NBA 2k12; first-person shooter (FPS)—Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3; and fighting—Street Fighter x Tekken.

Interested gamers may register by sending an email to gamingoverload@gadgetsmagazine.com.ph with the following information: name, birthday, email address, address (optional), mobile number, and the title/s they want to play. Individual players may register for more than one title. Gamers who want to register as a team for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 can send the same details for each team member, plus their team name.

Only pre-registered participants will be accommodated during the tournament. Registration is open until Thursday, 12 July 2012 and loads of exciting Übertech items will be up for grabs.

Gaming Overload is being staged by Gadgets Magazine, the country’s first tech-lifestyle magazine, made possible by Übertech, distributor of AMD, Sapphire, Gigabyte, Cougar and Roccat, and official media partner Manila Bulletin.

 For more details, please visit http://www.gadgetsmagazine.com.ph/gamingoverload.

Generika Drugstore signs as Sun Cellular Pro Partner

Wednesday, July 4, 2012 3:23 PM ADBM Resources
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Generika Drugstore recently signed a memorandum of agreement as a Sun Business Pro Partner of telecom firm Sun Cellular. Through this partnership, Generika franchisees automatically enjoy a pre-approved post-paid plan, thus making their operations more efficient through ease of communications. By taking advantage of Sun Cellular’s Business Pro solutions, Generika Drugstore will be able to take advantage of many “specialized solutions that will cost less time, effort and money to implement business strategies easier, faster and better.” In photo (L-R): Sun Cellular senior manager Ruth M. Ritumala; Sun Cellular AVP Corinne F. Zablan; Generika Drugstore president Teodoro L. Ferrer; and Generika Drugstore business development manager Mike Maquiran.

Since Generika Drugstore franchisees have pre-approved applications, they no longer need to undergo the usual application procedures. Instead all they have to do is present a valid ID, certification as a Generika franchisee, and the part of the Franchise Agreement with the name of the authorized signatories.

Pre-approved plans depend on the franchise value. Those with franchise value of P150,000 to P249,000 can avail of one Plan 450; for P250,000 and above, two Plan 350/450; and for P500,000 and above, one Plan 999/1299. The post-paid plans will be based on the latest line-up of Sun Cellular offers.

Generika Drugstore was founded in September 2003 to educate Filipinos about generic brand drugs and to provide them with quality affordable generic medicines as an alternative to higher cost branded drugs. In 2011, Generika Drugstore was named as the Most Promising Filipino Franchise by the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) and the Department of Trade & Industry (DTI). In 2009, Generika Drugstore was awarded with the Quality Seal Award by the Bureau of Food & Drugs (BFAD); and in 2008, Generika Drugstore was proclaimed the national winner in the drugstore chain category by the Drugstore Association of the Philippines (DSAP). There are 300 Generika Drugstore locations nationwide.

KITA-KITS BUSINESS TRAINING

Sunday, July 1, 2012 11:55 AM ADBM Resources
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Free entrepreneurial skills training


Pursuant to the amended Magna Carta for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), the second week of July of each year has been declared as "Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development (MSMED) Week."

This year, to highlight the importance of MSMEs as a key sector in the national economic development agenda, the celebrations will cover the entire month of July. One of the highlights of SME Month will be the Kita Kits Business Training which will offer various skills and entrepreneurial training sessions in over 70 areas of learning covering the Food, Services, and Gifts-Decors-Houseware sectors. The Kita Kits Business Training intends to enhance the operational capabilities of MSMEs, expose them to current business trends, and increase their skills to compete in the local and global markets. There will be booths for exhibitors who will make available to the public starter kits that are ready and easy for an individual to start a business. All training sessions are free of charge.

The Kita Kits Business Training will be held on 6-7 July and 20-21 July 2012, from 8:30am to 5:00pm at the Enterprise Development Center (formerly the Philippine Trade Training Center), International Trade Center Complex, Roxas Boulevard corner Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Pasay City.

On Friday, 6 July 2012, the SME briefings will cover the following topics: How to be an entrepreneur with the BMBE Law; Integrated business licensing; Managing your finances; and How to manage price competition. Skills training sessions will focus on general business management such as managing stock investments, setting up a money changer shop, laundry business, supermarket retail merchandising, food cart franchising, and others.

On Saturday, 7 July 2012, the topics to be discussed in the SME briefings are: How MSMEs can participate in government bidding/procurement; Business taxation for SMEs; and Product trends and designs. Demo skills training will focus on Gifts-Decors-Houseware products such as novelty items, bags and fashion accessories, flower arrangement, balloon decors, bead works, perfume making, cleaning aids, laundry aids, flip-flops making, etc.

On Friday, 20 July 2012, the SME briefings will be on: Franchising as a business alternative; MSME corporate social responsibility; How to market your product; and Customer relationship management. The skills training will be on the services sector such as basic hilot, car care, hair cutting, catering, basic photography, spa services, janitorial services, cellphone repair, and others.

On Saturday, 21 July 2012, the topics covered by the SME briefings will include: Orientation on shelf-life testing and nutrition labeling; How to acquire an FDA certificate; and Business opportunities on organic products. Food processing demo skills will be on bartending, basic barista, no-bake cake and cookies, meat processing, among others.

For further information, please get in touch with the Bureau of MSME Development (BMSMED) at telephone numbers 751.5076, 751.0384 local 2511, 897.1693 (c/o Ms. Corabeth Magkalas, Ms. Mhel Gabriel, Ms. Carissa Sapera and Mr. Edwin Pasahol). You may also call the Enterprise Development Center at 468.8962 and 831.9988 (c/o Ms. Beth Manuel).

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