Gen F! PANA Foundation’s 2nd IMC Youth Congress Live on October 7

Wednesday, September 28, 2011 3:58 PM ADBM Resources
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How do you top a successful debut?  You gear up for a repeat!

On October 7, 2011 the PANA Foundation will stage the 2nd PANAF IMC Youth Congress where fresh young minds from the top universities will gather at the Irwin Theater of the Ateneo de Manila University.

On just its second year, the IMC Youth Congress packs a stage-full of the country’s young, best and brightest.  Carrying all the pop-techno-gadgetry of a digital century in their genes, the 2nd PANAF IMC Youth Congress presents Gen F! - Find, Follow, Friend, Fashion, Fun, and Facebook.

A crafty and cool event, the PANAF IMC Youth Congress features a multi-panel collection of relevant speakers of carefully chosen young achievers.  To reveal precious knowledge and insights from their own success stories, these young creatives, entrepreneurs and leaders speak in a shared language with the young.

Award-winners of international competitions, young representatives from multi-national companies, original thinkers and skilled craftsmen, speakers include media personalities, brand managers, animators, comics writers and graphic designers, to name a few.

Moderators include Tessa Prieto-Valdes, McDonald’s Margot Torres, Petron’s Charmaine Canillas, ABS-CBN’s March Ventosa and SM’s Rudy Villar.  Keynote Speaker is Tim Yap.

Join PANAF and friends as we bring the best practitioners of the trade the country has to offer on one stage in Gen F. Ticket cost is P500.00 for students and faculty.

This event is co-presented by PANA and The Philippine Star.

Major sponsors: Manila Broadcasting Company, Kickers, High Sierra. Minor sponsors are McDonald’s, Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdog and Tupperware Brands Philippines.

For more information, contact Aileen Lucero at +63 2 894 0475 and 894 0013. Or email@pana.com.ph.

The New Audience
Moderator: Tessa Prieto-Valdes – Columnist/Host/Fashion Icon
Christopher “Toff” de Venecia
Tricia Gosingtian
Carlo Ople
Shawn Yao

The New Shapers
Moderator:  Charmaine Canillas – Head of Corporate Affairs, Petron
Brandie Tan and Tin Sanchez
Vic Icasas
Dave Buenviaje and Mei Marasigan-Brantzeg

The New Broadcast Media – ABS-CBN
Moderator:  Rudy Villar - AVP, SM Development
Ernie Lopez - Publishing
Cookie Bartolome – Branded Entertainment
Miguel Mercado – Digital TV

The New Shakers
Moderator: March Ventosa – Managing Director, ABS-CBN
I. Directors + Animators + Gamers
Sid Maderazo
Angelo Sta. Catalina
John Paul Peña

Events Managers/Designers + Publishers
Vernon Go
Budjette Tan
Team Manila: Mon Punzalan and Jowee Alviar

The New CSR
Moderator:  Margot Torres – VP for Marketing, McDonald’s Philippines
John Chua
Ayala Foundation: John Anthony Quesada
Ivan Henares

Petron honors Vision Petron winners

Thursday, September 8, 2011 9:28 AM ADBM Resources
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An arts and culture program for the youth, Vision Petron is an exhibition and competition for young and budding artists.   Themed Lakbay Pinoy —Journeys to Remember, Pathways to Rediscover, this year’s competition focused on life journeys expressed symbolically by roads, highways and byways.  

The winners of this year's Vision Petron student art competition were honored in awarding ceremonies held at the Petron Mega Plaza in Makati City last 31 August 2011.

The student art competition drew a record field of almost 2,000 submissions from student artists nationwide, the highest-ever in eleven years.   Out of almost 700 entries in the painting category, a distinguished board of judges headed by National Artist Napoleon Abueva picked the following grand prize winners:

Painting - Oil/Acrylic:  Lakbaying Walang Katapusan by Dale M. Erispe, Technological University of the Philippines Manila;  The Path of Life by Michael V. Froilan, Eulogio 'Amang' Rodriguez Institute of Science & Technology;  San Juanico Bridge: The Golden Bridge by Erick E. Salon, Kurit Bicol.

Painting - Water-Based Media:  Living on a Prayer by Karl P. Albais, Mapua Institute of Technology; Lakbay Aral by Mark Kelvin M. Benitez, Polytechnic University of the Philippines; and Dugtungan ng Lahi by Arnold D. Lalongisip, PUP Lakandayang Cultural Association. 

Almost 900 entries were received for the Photography category, with the following awarded the grand prize:  Ride Under the Rain by Kirk Gideon S. Buenconsejo, Cheers Review Center; Gareta by Gib Sam G. Salak, Adventist University of the Philippines;  Success Begins Here by Alexis G. Gapal, University of the East Caloocan; Little Help for Mom by Lydel S. Buenconsejo, University of Cebu; Blur by Marc Henrich W. Go, University of Santo Tomas; and Joyride by Eden Joy L. Cruz, Philippine Women's University Davao.

Out of close to 300 submissions for the T-Shirt Design category, the grand prize winners were:  Lakbay Pinoy! Patungo sa Pag-unlad by Emil Aldrine B. Alarcon, PUP Landayang Cultural Association;  Juan Ride by Katleen Joy F. Gonzales, Bulacan State University; and Trip to Happiness by Renz Marrione D.R. Bautista, Bulacan State University.

Grand prize winners each received a cash prize and a trophy designed by National Artist Napoleon Abueva.  Their schools were also awarded desktop computers. 

Petron believes that everyone has his/her own unique perspective on things and that this uniqueness can be expressed in so many different ways. This is the inspiration behind Vision Petron — the belief that free artistic expression remains intrinsic to nation-building.  Support of the different Philippine art forms and the Filipino talents are the main thrusts of this advocacy.

The annual student art competition program of Vision Petron is open to all talented students enrolled in a regular university or college course, or in tutorial and photography classes.  

Search for 2011-2012 Car of the Year-Philippines Launched

Saturday, August 27, 2011 5:01 PM ADBM Resources
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Car Awards Group Inc. (CAGI), the award-giving body composed of motoring journalists, launched their search for the 2011-2012 Car of the Year-Philippines (COTY-PH) last 26 August 2011, at an official launch night held at the Congo Grille El Pueblo in Ortigas Center.

CAGI president Ferman Lao noted during his announcement that: "Despite the slowdown in 2011 car sales after last year's record highs, prospects for the Philippine automotive industry continue to be bright. With automotive manufacturers and distributors bringing in the latest models and offering a wider range of product offerings, Filipino consumers now have more options to choose from. From Chinese car brands offering more affordable entry level vehicles to European luxury brands at the other end of the spectrum, there is certainly a car to match every buyer's taste and budget. I believe that through COTY-PH, motoring journalists can provide useful information to Filipino consumers to guide their purchase decisions."

This year's COTY testing is open to all new passenger cars and commercial vehicles introduced in the Philippine market from 01 November 2010 to 31 October 2011. All eligible entries will be subjected to both qualitative and technical evaluation.

Qualitative evaluation examines the following vehicle attributes: (1) Aesthetics (interior/exterior); (2) ergonomics; (3) NVH or noise, vibration and harshness; (4) ride comfort; and (5) space. The qualitative evaluation process is open to all CAGI members and will be held at the Ortigas Home Depot parking lot over 6 weekends in September and October 2011.

For the rigorous technical testing, which will be held at the Clark International Speedway in late October 2011, a select team will conduct instrumented tests on the following parameters: (1) Acceleration, 0-100kph in seconds; (2) Braking distance, 100-0kph in meters; and (3) Handling, through a 120m chicane course.

Specific award categories vary from year to year, depending on the eligible vehicles. Typically, qualified entries are classified by:

  • Size: sub-compact, compact, mid-size, etc.
  • Function: sedan, crossover, SUV, pickup, van, truck, etc.
  • Drivetrain: 2WD, 4WD
  • Price: basic, premium, luxury, etc.

Winners of the 2011-2012 COTY-PH will be announced in April 2012, with the awarding ceremonies to be held during the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) at the World Trade Center.

The Car Awards Group Inc. (CAGI) is an award-giving body composed of motoring journalists. Every year since 2004, CAGI invites automotive manufacturers and distributors to submit their new vehicle models for technical and qualitative testing. Test results are summarized and subjected to external audit. Awards are given in various categories, with the most prestigious award being the Car of the Year Award.

Generika & UP College of Pharmacy strengthen clinical pharmacy training

Tuesday, August 16, 2011 4:46 PM ADBM Resources
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(L-R): Roderick Salenga, Philippine Pharmacists Association committee chairman on public health and UP-Manila department of pharmacy chairman;  Dr. John Alonzo, medical director, St. Cabrini Medical Center; Dr. Imelda G. Pena, dean of the college of pharmacy, UP-Manila; Teodoro Ferrer, Erikagen president; Jay Ferrer, Erikagen vice-president; Mary Rose Ulit, Erikagen corporate pharmacist; Monette Nipas, of Erikagen key accounts department.

Generika, an award-winning drugstore chain, has signed a memorandum of agreement with the UP-Manila College of Pharmacy to upgrade pharmacy services by pioneering and advocating clinical care in communities, a practice now prevalent in the United States, Canada, Europe and other parts of Asia.

Erikagen, Inc., owner of the Generika Drugstore trademark, has commissioned the UP-Manila College of Pharmacy to create training modules for Clinical Skills Improvement for Ambulatory and In-Patient Services.  Tailor-made for Generika, the program consists of lecture, tools, didactics and practicals in unit dose drug dispensing and patient counseling services. 

The pilot program will be offered at St. Cabrini Medical Center (SCMC) in Santo Tomas, Batangas, where Generika operates the in-patient pharmacy for the hospital.  SCMC is the first institute to offer integrative cancer care and the first to be accredited as a medical tourism developer in the country.  The training program is expected to upgrade the standards of clinical pharmacy services provided by Generika to SCMC as an important step for the accreditation of the hospital for ISO standards.  This program is also in line with Generika's objective to offer improved clinical and ambulatory services to other hospitals.

Over the long term, the plan is to provide similar training to all community pharmacists employed by Generika Drugstore, thus ugrading the level of professional competence and revolutionizing the practice of pharmacy in Generika Drugstore outlets.  Through this concrete step taken by Generika, it hopes to encourage other drugstores nationwide to improve pharmacy practices for the ultimate benefit of the community.

The memorandum of agreement between Erikagen, Inc. and the UP-Manila College of Pharmacy was signed last 05 August 2011 in Makati City. 

Generika Drugstore is driven by a strong sense of social purpose and seeks to offer better quality and service as part of its corporate values.  Taking the extra step gives Generika an edge over competition, resulting in a successful business model that has been recognized by several prestigious awards.

In 2009, Generika was named by Entrepreneur Magazine for the Best in Franchise Support and Most Promising Franchise awards.  In 2008, Generika Drugstore was proclaimed the national winner in the drugstore chain category by the Drugstore Association of the Philippines (DSAP).

Generika expands franchise operations nationwide

Wednesday, August 10, 2011 2:48 PM ADBM Resources
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Generika Jenra Mall, Pampanga Grand Opening
Generika, an award-winning drugstore chain, recently announced that it is opening up more areas in Metro Manila and Luzon, as well as in Visayas and Mindanao for franchising. For an overall initial investment of around P1.2-million, which already includes the P150,000 franchise fee, budding entrepreneurs can have their own business minus the trial and error of most start-ups.

Target areas which Generika is now processing for franchise applications are the entire Metro Manila, Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac, Pangasinan, Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte. It is aggressively expanding in Cebu, where it recently opened stores in Lahug and Lapu-Lapu, with three more—Pardo, Consolacion and Punta Prinsesa—in the pipeline. In Mindanao, Generika already has a presence in Cagayan de Oro, General Santos, Pagadian and Iligan. As part of its nationwide expansion, Generika is inviting interested franchisees from the Bicol region, as well as other areas in Visayas and Mindanao.

Compared to other generics outlets, Generika Drugstore has redefined the generics industry through affordable yet quality products as well as its air-conditioned stores, well-trained in-store personnel, and a host of value-added services.

All Generika Drugstore outlets are air-conditioned because studies show that heat and humidity can degrade a drug's efficacy. Thus Generika's air-con stores have been primarily designed to ensure the therapeutic value of medicines, while at the same time offering customer comfort and convenience through its more attractive premises.

As a pioneer of generic retail distribution, Generika has a wide range of generic medicines now available in the market. Each store has a licensed pharmacist who can provide patient counseling to customers. Professional staff also offer value-added services such as free blood pressure monitoring, affordable blood sugar testing, and other community outreach programs.

A team of programmers maintains superior information systems so that all Generika Drugstore outlets can provide better customer service through medical information, medicine alternatives, price comparison database, effective sales and inventory monitoring, and automated ordering replenishment. These systems ensure that Generika customers can get proper advice about their medical needs and drug options. At the same time, proper inventory monitoring ensures that stocks are always fresh and on-hand.

Taking the extra step to offer better quality and service has given Generika an edge over the competition, resulting in a successful business model that was recognized in 2009 by Entrepreneur Magazine with the Best in Franchise Support and Most Promising Franchise awards.

Generika Drugstore was the national winner in the drugstore chain category of the DSAP (Drugstore Association of the Philippines) Quality Award in 2008. In 2009, the BFAD (Bureau of Food & Drugs) Quality Seal Award was granted to five Generika Drugstore branches, while the Generika-Soledad branch was named overall winner for the drugstore chain category.

To explore the Generika franchise business, interested entrepreneurs may contact VisMin business development manager Mike Maquiran (922 8585112), or Metro Manila and Luzon business development manager Edward Arban (922 8984982). You may also visit the company website at www.generika.com.ph.

Petron free safety checks now year-round

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Petron, the country's leading oil company, is further strengthening its road safety advocacy in response to the global call to action of the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety.

Its Free Safety Check, originally offered as a component of Petron Lakbay Alalay, the country's longest-running and most extensive motorist assistance program, has been expanded into a year-round program to encourage motorists to make sure their vehicles are roadworthy.

The extensive Free Safety covers 38 inspection points as follows: TIRES - tire pressure, tire wear, spare tire; ENGINE - air filter element, fan belt, power steering belt, alternator belt, air conditioner belt, upper radiator hose, lower radiator hose; ENGINE FLUIDS - engine oil, brake fluid, transmission fluid, clutch fluid, gear oil, power steering fluid, radiator coolant, window washer; BATTERY - battery fluid, battery terminals; LIGHTS - headlights, signal lights, brake lights, hazard, fog lights, third brake light, light gauges; UNDER CHASSIS - tie rod ends, upper ball joints, lower ball joints, cross joints, shock absorbers, axle boots; and ACCESSORIES - wiper blades, horn, basic tools, jack, early warning device.

The Free Safety Check is currently offered at 118 participating Petron stations nationwide, with 48 in Metro Manila, 16 in North Luzon, 10 in South Luzon, 29 in the Visayas, and 15 in Mindanao. Motorists can drive in to any station with the Free Safety Check sign to avail of this service.

Through its network of service stations nationwide, Petron is in an excellent position to further promote the road safety advocacy in response to the worldwide imperative to prevent accidents and save lives.

Gadgets Magazine presents Pinoy_Blogfest 2.0

Thursday, August 4, 2011 2:00 PM ADBM Resources
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Pinoy_Blogfest 2.0 advocates social media for social good

Sunday, July 31, 2011 1:28 PM ADBM Resources
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With Filipinos once again acknowledged as among the most active social media users — via FaceBook, Twitter, Multiply, Tumblr, Flickr, YouTube, etc. — Filipino bloggers are challenged to explore the potential of social media as a transformative force in Philippine society. “Social media as an agent for change” will be the theme of Pinoy_Blogfest 2.0, happening on Friday, 05 August 2011, at the TriNoma Activity Center in Quezon City.

Leading the discussion will be prominent social media activists Usec. Manuel (Manolo) L. Quezon III and Ms. Gang Badoy, who will share their thoughts on these two basic questions: How can we harness the power of social media for the social good? Can bloggers become positive change agents through social networking?

Both Usec. Quezon and Ms. Badoy will be the main speakers during the Blogger’s BIO (By Invitation Only) programme, scheduled from 7:00 to 10:00 pm as the culminating activity of Pinoy_Blogfest 2.0 on Friday, 05 August 2011.

Manolo Quezon is a popular essayist and blogger, who is currently an undersecretary of the Presidential Communications and Strategic Planning Office. Prior to this, he hosted The Explainer and The Explainer Dialogues on ANC cable news channel. He also headed the Speaker’s Bureau and was a columnist and editorial writer for the Philippine Daily Inquirer, and was the assistant managing editor for the Philippine Free Press weekly news magazine. Usec. Quezon has received various awards for his professional work, including being named “Opinion Writer of the Year” in 1994 and 2005 by the Rotary Club of Manila’s Journalism Awards, one of the oldest journalism awards in the country. He also won the 1st Prize for the Essay in English for the Carlos Palance Memorial Awards for Literature in 1997.

Ms. Gang Badoy is a media practitioner and alternative educator. A product of the Assumption San Lorenzo High School, UP Diliman and the Indianapolis-Purdue University, she worked first for ABS-CBN in San Francisco and became news desk editor for NBC’s Eyewitness News. In 1999, she accepted a post with the Diocese of San Jose, California, and worked closely with Catholic Relief Services. She came home to the Philippines in mid-2003 and joined Jesuit Communications (JesCom) and spearheaded workshops on “Media and Ministry” for the East Asian Pastoral Institute. Primarily a writer, Ms. Badoy founded Rock Ed Philippines, an alternative education volunteer group that works for a more interesting way of presenting socio-civic issues to the youth. She also devotes time to giving media literacy lectures in campuses all over the Philippines, and is a staunch volunteerism advocate. Ms. Badoy was awarded as one of the Ten Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service (TOWNS) and Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) for 2010.

Pinoy_Blogfest 2.0 is a whole-day event, with several Social Activities targeted at various audiences. These are open to the public, as follows: 10:30 am to 12:oo nn – The New Workplace; 01:00 pm to 02:30 pm – It’s A Digital Life; 02:30 pm to 04:00 pm – Photography; 04:00 pm to 05:30 pm – Healthy Living. With expert resource persons for each of these social activities, the public will surely find the sessions both educational and entertaining. On-site registration will give the audience a chance to win raffle prizes and other give-aways.

Pinoy_Blogfest 2.0 looks at ‘The New Workplace’; job applicants welcome at Teletech booth

Saturday, July 30, 2011 1:49 PM ADBM Resources
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Fresh graduates and young professionals looking to explore new working arrangements are invited to come to Pinoy_Blogfest 2.0, which is happening on Friday, 05 August 2011, at the Trinoma Activity Center in Quezon City.

Teletech, a global leader in business process outsourcing, will have a recruitment booth on-site and will be entertaining applicants the whole day.  Interested job seekers are invited to present their updated resume to any of the Teletech staff.

Open to the public, Social Activity #1 scheduled from 10:30 am to 12:00 nn will focus on The New Workplace.  Work anywhere, anytime.  This is the office of the future, with co-workers housed not in a physical structure, but linked through technology.  Speakers will focus on how global changes and advances in technology present new professional opportunities and redefine work in the 21st century.

Mr. Angelo Hernandez and Mr. Louie Sangalang, Senior Managers for Talent Acquisition, will talk on the topic  “Inside the BPO Industry: It’s Impact on the Youth Today.”  Teletech is a global company that was built on thinking and acting outside traditional business boundaries.  It has offices and operations in 17 countries worldwide, providing support services for leading Global 1000 companies and governmental agencies.

Providing another perspective as an IT professional, Mr. Joey Gurango, will share his success story as a technopreneur.  He will talk on how jobs and career opportunities are changing vis-à-vis the skills and competencies required in the global marketplace.  His company, Gurango Software, is an award-winning Microsoft Dynamics partner and global provider of human capital management solutions serving 500 customers in 15 countries.  In recognition of his mastery of and contributions to software technologies and businesses, Joey was inducted into the Hall of Fame for Microsoft’s Most Valuable Professionals.  In 2006, he was acknowledged as one of the country’s Most Inspiring Technopreneurs by the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship.

Interested participants are encouraged to register for a chance to win raffle prizes and other freebies to be given away during this Social Activity on The New Workplace.

Pinoy_Blogfest 2.0 is organized by GADGETS Magazine, with the support of The Coca-Cola Export Corporation,  Teletech, Canon, Globe, Pony, Neo, Asus, Western Digital, Archos, BenQ, JBL, Sennheiser, Manila Bulletin,  Business Mirror, and TriNoma.

Everyone’s Vision Petron: Lakbay Pinoy

Saturday, July 23, 2011 8:38 AM ADBM Resources
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Petron Student Art Competition deadline
Submission for entries to Everyone's Vision Petron, a national student art competition, is set for Monday, 25 July 2011.

Themed Lakbay Pinoy —Journeys to Remember, Pathways to Rediscover, this year’s competition focuses on life journeys expressed symbolically by roads, highways and byways. It can be a mountain path representing a journey to success, or a zigzag lane symbolizing seasons of change. It can be a forest trail sparking childhood memories, or a nostalgic route conjuring reminiscences of student life.

Everyone’s Vision Petron is open to all talented students enrolled in a regular university or college course, or in tutorial and photography classes. Student artists may compete in three categories: Painting (oil and water-based media), photography, and t-shirt design.

In the painting category, six Grand Prize winners will each receive P50,000; for the colored photography category, six Grand Prize winners will each receive P30,000; and in the t-shirt design category, three Grand Prize winners will each receive P30,000. All Grand Prize winners will also receive a trophies and plaques made by National Artist Napoleon V. Abueva. All Runners-up will get trophies.

Entries may be submitted to the Secretariat Office (c/o Studio 5 Designs, 28 Paseo de Roxas cor Jupiter St, Bel-Air Village, Makati City, telephone 02-8909318).

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