A Professor of the Liceo de Cagayan University Conservatory of Music, Theater and Dance will be honored with his second Ani ng Dangal award by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA-Office of the President).

With Maestra Irma Ponce-Enrile Potenciano, De Guzman’s voice teacher at the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas Conservatory of Music during the 10th Ani Ng Dangal Awarding Ceremony 2018.

Cipriano “Zip” Mercado de Guzman Jr. will be honored during the  11th Ani ng Dangal Awarding Ceremony on February 27, 2019 at the Diamond Hotel in Manila.

Launched in 2009, the Ani ng Dangal (Harvest of Honors) Awards honors artists who have earned international awards and accolades during the past year. It is an annual event, which serves as the closing activity of the NCCA’s celebration of the National Arts Month.

Zip de Guzman with NCCA Chairman- National Artist for Literature Virgilio S.Almario, Shirley Halili-Cruz (NCCA Committee on Dance Chairman) and Prof.Mauricia Borromeo (Committee on Music).

Following this year’s awarding rites, an Ani ng Dangal Exhibit will also be mounted, paying tribute to the awardees’ achievements and contributions through an exhibit of their works and trophies.

De Guzman earned the recognition after he was awarded 1st Prize in the Senior/Professional Category at the 2018 “Rome” International Music Competition-Grand Prize Virtuoso held at Parco della Musica, Rome, Italy last December 18, 2018.

ip de Guzman (Ani ng Dangal 2018 Awardee in music) with Actress Iza Calzado, Ani ng Dangal 2018 Awardee in Cinema.

De Guzman was also among the 62 outstanding artists honored in the 10th Ani ng Dangal awards last year chosen from six arts fields : 32  from Cinema, 4 for Dance, 2 in Dramatic Arts, 2 in Literary Arts, 8 in Music and 14 Visual Arts. 

Zip was honored during the 10th Ani ng Dangal Awards 2016 for winning 1st Prize for 2 consecutive years (2016 & 2017)-Professional Category of the American Protégé International Music Competition at Carnegie Hall (Weill Recital Hall) in New York City, USA;  an Espoir Prize (Lieder Category U) at the 18th Osaka International Music Competition 2017 in Takatsuki Gendai Grand Hall Osaka, Japan;  2nd Prize (Vocal Category) at the 10th Yokohama International Music Competition 2016 in Tokyo Gotanda Cultural Center Japan; Espoir Prize at the 8th Tokyo International Music Competition 2016 at Tokyo Sunny Hall, among others.

Zip de Guzman with Maestra Irma Ponce-Enrile Potenciano, De Guzman’s Voice Professor when he was in college at the UST Conservatory of Music.

De Guzman  is a Licensed Professional Teacher (LPT) and has been a Voice, Theater, Chorus, Music Education and Japanese Language Professor at the Liceo Conservatory of Music, Theater and Dance since July 2018. 

Concurrently, he is also engaged as a Free Lance Opera Singer (Baritone) at the Hiroshima City Opera, Japan, since 2017 and Lyric Opera of the Philippines. Previously, he was affiliated with Kuala Lumpur City Opera (Formerly EST Inc.) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

De Guzman was a guest/part-time program host of Concert At The Park in Manila and a former Vocal Instructor at the University of Santo Tomas Conservatory of  Music Extension Program.

For his next international engagement, De Guzman will play Sylvio in Pagliacci and Maestro Spinelloccio in Gianni Schicchi with the Hiroshima City Opera and Orchestra on August 10 and11 in Japan. 

He also has several other singing engagements/vocal workshops lined up in New York City, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore.

He will also sing the Bass Solo in J.S.Bach’s Cantata#131 and Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem at the Ayala Museum Makati City on April 13, and will play Sylvio in Pagliacci with Lyric Opera of the Philippines later this year. 

Mabuhay!

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The first ever Human Resources and Business Summit will be hosted by Cagayan de Oro City this coming April 8, 2019 at the Cove Garden Resort.

Dubbed MINDANAO BEAT 2019, the day-long event seeks to mainstream the discussion on the impact of recent economic developments on Mindanao’s human resources and provide insights on how business organizations can direct innovative HR and business strategies most appropriate for the changing economic landscape.

“The summit hopes to increase stakeholders’ appreciation of the crucial role of HR in business success and sustaining regional economic growth,” said Jay Limjoco, summit organizer.

The summit will spotlight Ramon “Mon” Segismundo, president and chief operations officer of the HIJO Group of Companies, as Keynote Speaker. He will speak on “HR PERSPECTIVE: Impact, challenges, and opportunities for Mindanao HR community amid recent economic developments.”

“Our advocacy is the betterment of the human resources management profession,” Segismundo noted. “We all know that the Filipino talent and human capital is the key to our national competitiveness.”

Segismundo is also president of the Meralco Power Academy and Founder and CEO of 1-HR.X Pte. Ltd. and a past president/diplomate in personnel management of the Personnel Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP).

Among the recent macroeconomic developments giving impetus to t he summit are the identification of Metro Cagayan de Oro becoming the Philippines’ 4th Metropolitan Center by 2025  (after Manila, Cebu and Davao) based on the National Spatial Strategy under the 2017-2025 PH Dev Plan (NEDA).

Further out, Northern Mindanao has become not only Mindanao’s but also the Philippines’ most favored investment destination following its 2018 performance in which it snared 25.2% (P228.8-Billion) of the Board of Investments’ record 2018 Philippine investments of  P907.2-B  which it is expected to further exceed in 2019 with 105,000 new jobs created in the next 5 years.

Interested participants can contact Mitch Rico through mobile # 0999-666-1866 for NCR delegates or at Alex mobile #0905-424-5100 (for Mindanao delegates) for more information or email mitchrico@thepinnacletalents.com.ph or kairoshrsolutions@gmail.com .

Contact information for Kairos HR and The Pinnacle.

More detailed information is also available online from the Mindanao Beat 2019 Facebook Fan page or the event’s website at  www.thepinnacletalent.com.ph. (thepinnaclePR)

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During one of the committee hearings on the proposed Payment for Ecosystem Services ordinance, some councilors were arguing against the provision asking all concessionaires of the Cagayan de Oro City Water District (COWD) to add P5 a month to their monthly bills to be used for the rehabilitation and maintenance of the Cagayan de Oro Water Shed.

Kag. John Michael L. Seno

Sagunniang Kabataan Federation Chair John Michael Seno caused a lull in the heated arguments when he asked, “Why don’t we ask ourselves, is the future of my children worth P5 a month to me?”

The draft ordinance sponsored by Councilor Ian Mark Nacaya proposes the adoption of a Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) as “an emerging financial tool for environmental conservation” built on research and community collaborations.

It proposes a “reward mechanism” through which “buyers” who benefit from the intangible products of the eco-system such as fresh air, water and forests which mitigate disastrous floods, pay “sellers” who protect and provide these ecosystem services.  

Thus, concessionaires of the Cagayan de Oro City Water District (COWD) would pay P5 a month on top of their current water bill for this purpose, while industrial and commercial users pay an amount commensurate to the volume of water they use for the period, whether sourced from groundwater sources or the COWD. Resorts and white water rafting operators who benefit from using water for their respective businesses would also collect a P5 cash tickets per person.

City SK Federation Chair Kag. John Michael L. Seno takes the floor during a regular session of the city council.

Seno also urged his fellow youth in the City to help in campaigning for this initiative by convincing their parents to support the proposed ordinance.

“Five pesos is just a little amount to ensure the sustainability of our resources. This is not just for us, but also for the future generations”, he added.

Besides Nacaya, other councilors who have expressed their support for the PES ordinance are  Finance, Budget, and Appropriations Committee chairwoman Edna Dahino; Police, Fire, and Public Safety Committee chairman Romeo Calizo; Health Committee vice-chairman Reuben Daba; Tourism Committee chairman Jay Roa-Pascual; and Environment and Natural Resources Committee chairman Zaldy Ocon.

“It’s important for us to see the whole picture. There should be a sample so we can specify [and] clarify where the fund goes. The people should understand their involvement in protecting the environment by paying the ecosystem services. Help us understand where the money will be spent on. Credibility and trust (referring to the PES implementers) are important here,” Dahino stressed. “If we pay for the water supply and distribution, we must also pay for the source.”

Seno cited the present water crisis in Metro Cebu which has left it with few viable options such as sourcing water from its neighboring provinces due to saltwater intrusion in its water table brought about by depleted watersheds.

Saltwater Intrusion

Saltwater intrusion is an irreversible phenomenon which may result to water contamination and other consequences.

Saltwater intrusion in Cagayan de Oro’s coastal barangays was already noted as way back as 2003, according to a 2003 study conducted by Rosalina Palanca Tan and Germelino M. Bautista. “Pulling the Plug on Water Mining: A Groundwater Conservation Strategy from the Philippines.” 

“This is a systematic approach to ensure the sustainability of water supply in the City. Environmental stewardship is not the sole responsibility of the local government but rather of everybody because we all benefit from water sourced from surface and groundwater sources”, Seno said.

The payment for ecosystem services (PES) ordinance was introduced by the Cagayan de Oro River Basin Management Council, a multi-sectoral body headed by Archbishop Antonio Ledesma.

Evan as the Cagayan de Oro Council has been debating the merits and demerits of the proposed ordinance on the PES, four forward-looking local government units (LGUs) in the Visayas and Mindanao have been reaping the benefits of implementing similar measures.

San Carlos City Green Fund

Among them is San Carlos City in Negros Occidental one of the pioneers of PES implementation with its Ordinance No. 37, Series of 2004 “An Ordinance Regulating the Operations of the City Waterworks of  the City of San Carlos, Negros Occidental and Creating the  Watershed Protection Fund, and for other related purposes” some 14 years ago.

Through the so-called Green Fund, the LGU  utilizes a non-traditional scheme of financing environmental protection by imposing a fee P0.75 per  cubic meter of water used by the residents of San Carlos City as  provided by the aforementioned ordinance.

The revenues generated goes to a Trust Fund created specifically to protect and rehabilitate the watershed within the City. The Green Fund Levy was increased from P0.75 to P1.00 per cubic meter in 2008.

Through a Memorandum of Understanding with the local water system, the LGU aims to leverage the fund over a period of 15 years with other resource  agencies to create  a substantial  multiplier effect  into the coverage  area.

Kag. John Michael L. Seno with delegates of the Youth Leadership Camp help in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon October last year.

Since its establishment in 2005, the San Carlos Watershed Management Project has progressed from an initial area planted of 3.87 hectares (ha.) to 445 has. as of 2012 with another 70 has. projected to be plante2013.

Through Nursery Operations conducted by the Nabingkalan Indigenous Seedlings Producers Association (NISPA), another initiative is turning laborers into entrepreneurs, an undertaking which has made the group the Grand Prize Winner for the Leonard Co Award  for Best Native Forest Tree Nursery in 2011.

The Galing Pook Foundation recognized the San Carlos City LGU with a Galing Pook Award in 2007 for its Water Levy for Watershed Development initiatives through the PES. The LGU is now the benchmark model in the Philippines for PES.

Wao PES for Forest Development

Another PES pioneer is the Wao, Lanao del Sur LGU which has been implementing it as an alternative financing scheme since 2010 in partnership with local stakeholders who agreed to a PES scheme to sustain the municipality’s forest development program.

Among its partner institutions are the Wao Water District (contributing P75,000 a year); Unifrutti Philippines (P100,000/year contribution in cash or in kind);Wao Truck Owners’ Association (10/truckload of agricultural products) and Wao Development Corporation  (P100,000/ year contribution in cash/in kind since March 2011).

The revenues generated through the PES have been used for the purchase and distribution of rubber and coffee seedlings; rubber and coffee clones; and rubber, fruit tree and coffee seedlings.

Among the immediate results and impact of the PES initiatives are the establishment of a Municipal Nursery which augers a potential increase in household income of farmers(with 300 hectares  agro-forestry area), the creation of alternative employment (forest guards, laborers for nursery operations), and soil and water conservation resulting in the  shift in farming methods from mono-cropping with  corn to multiple cropping with  perennial crops such as rubber, fruit trees  and endemic wood species.

Most significantly perhaps, the PES initiatives have resulted in the cessation of  illegal cutting of forests and have  reduced kaingin to nil on an annual basis.

Naawan Green Governance Program

Closer to home, the Municipality of Naawan, Misamis Oriental has been implementing its own version of the PES since 2013.

With less than 2,000 households served by the municipal water system, the local government of Naawan is generating an average of P350, 000.00 per year from its P1.00 per cubic meter of potable water provided for watershed and reforestation fee.

Dubbed the Green Governance Program of Naawan, it aims to rehabilitate and protect the Naawan watershed, improve ecosystem services; reduce poverty; and develop the municipality’s adaptation and resilience to the challenges of climate change.

Among the town’s stakeholders who have committed support to the program are the MASS-SPECC Cooperative Development Center, Environment Department of Holcim Philippines, and other stakeholders, with the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) as lead agency.

The Naawan Green Governance Program was conceptualized when the Misamis Oriental municipalities of Manticao, Lugait, and Naawan (MANLUNA) a Cluster Eco-tourism plan to Conserve Nature and Revive Tradition as an Economic Driver, participated in the Partnership for Democratic Local Governance of Southeast Asia (DELGOSEA) Project which champions the ecosystem-based and ridge-to-reef approaches.

Bago Environmental Protection Fee

The latest but definitely not the least among the PES Pioneers, the Bago City Environmental Protection Ordinance No. 15-16. An Ordinance imposing an Environmental Protection Fee, (EPF) providing for the management and use thereof, and for other purposes was enacted by the Bago City SP Dec 29, 2015, and adopted unanimously by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Negros Occidental on 17 Feb 2016.

To date, the PES has collected P 2.5 million from commercial water users alone to finance forest conservation in Bago City, including forest protection and livelihood projects.

It has also in the process of negotiating an agreement with sugar and rice producers which is projected total collection of around P 2-4 million annually through the EPF.

Among the EPF’s immediate results is the reduction of charcoal-making within MKNP (?), increasing awareness of people on forest conservation, and encouraging more farmers to join the program.

The MKNP Conservation Area Protection and Management through LAWIN (a cyber tracking forest and biodiversity assessment tool), in collaboration with DENR and USAID is now being regularly patrolled, with data gathered processed and used to immediately response to identified threats. Continuing consultations with upland communities and suspected violators are being conducted as part of this response.

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Manila–Applications are open for a new batch of Cadet Pilots who will be trained to become full-fledged aviators for Cebu Pacific (CEB).

CEB will be recruiting 16 candidates who will undergo a “study now, pay later, zero-interest” training program to become full-fledged commercial pilots with guaranteed employment with the airline.

The first batch of Cebu Pacific Cadet Pilots receive their third officers gold bars following their intensive aviation training program at Flight Training Adelaide (FTA) in Australia last February 2019 . They are on their final phase of training, with their graduation scheduled in June 2019.

Application period for the sixth batch of Cebu Pacific Cadet Pilots will run from February 15 to 24, 2019.

Interested applicants may visit http://www.flyfta.com to apply for the program. Applications will open starting February 15, 2019 at 12:00noon.

The Cebu Pacific Cadet Pilot Program is open to all Filipino citizens who are college graduates who are proficient in English. There are no preferred college degrees, and applicants need only have an average grade of at least 70% or its equivalent in subjects related to Math, Physics and English.

The program entails 52 weeks of week integrated flight training, theory and education at Flight Training Adelaide (FTA) in Australia. They will undergo learning modules, train in a flight simulator and then on to an actual aircraft.

Successful candidates will receive Diplomas of Aviation for Commercial Pilot License – Aeroplane, Instrument Rating, and for Pilot in Command. They will also undergo an additional four weeks of training to obtain a Pilot’s License under the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines.

CEB cadet-pilots need not worry about expenses related to the flight training, as the airline will shoulder the costs first—including a stipend, and amortize the payment for the course while they are employed.

The entire program will be financed by Cebu Pacific, and successful cadet-pilots who enter the CEB corps of pilots will reimburse the cost of the program through salary deduction over a maximum of ten years at zero-interest.

There is no application fee for the program. The application process begins with an online pre-screening. This is followed by an on-site screening for core skills and pilot aptitude tests, among other examinations where a fee of AU$425.00 (about PHP19, 000) will be charged.

FTA will screen and shortlist all the candidates. Cebu Pacific and FTA will then jointly select the final Cadet Pilots through a final interview and deliberation.

Fifty-eight CEB cadet-pilots are currently undergoing training at FTA in Adelaide, Australia.

A fifth batch, comprised of 16 cadet-pilots, is currently undergoing final briefings and pre-departure training and will depart for FTA in April 2019.

The five batches of cadet-pilots were selected from over 30,000 applicants who submitted applications online and went through the testing, screening and interview process.

For more information, visit http://www.flyfta.com/pilot-training/cebu-pacific-cadet-program.

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About Cebu Air Inc. (PSE: CEB)

Cebu Air Inc., operating as Cebu Pacific, is the largest carrier in the Philippine air transportation industry, offering its low-cost services to more destinations and routes with higher flight frequency within the Philippines than any other airline. CEB and subsidiary Cebgo fly to 36 domestic and 26 international destinations, with over 107 routes spanning Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and USA.

The Cebu Pacific fleet is comprised of an Airbus A321NEO, 36 Airbus A320, seven (7) Airbus A321CEO, eight (8) Airbus A330, eight (8) ATR 72-500, and 12 ATR 72-600 aircraft. The ATR aircraft are used by Cebgo for inter-island flights where jet operations are not possible. CEB boasts of one of the youngest fleets in the world, with an average fleet age of five (5) years.

Cebu Pacific has achieved full compliance with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA)—considered as the accreditation with the highest standards for safety in the airline industry, joining a roster of 429 airlines worldwide that have strictly complied with the most stringent of international standards governing aviation safety. 

For bookings and inquiries, guests can visit www.cebupacificair.com or call the reservation hotlines +852-397-33800. The latest seat sales can be found on CEB’s official Twitter (@CebuPacificAir) and Facebook pages.

AboutFlight Training Adelaide (FTA)

Flight Training Adelaide (FTA) is a provider of world-class, customized aviation training solutions for the fixed wing and rotary wing industry. FTA is focused on producing future airline and helicopter captains, rather than simply training cadets to obtain a license.

FTA caters to sponsored cadets and self-funded students and offers a full range of services, including selection, ab initio and advanced training courses for airline and general aviation students.

Located at Parafield Airport in South Australia, FTA started operations in 1982 and over the years has had a number of corporate owners, including Hawker de Havilland and BAE SYSTEMS. In 2005, FTA was purchased by Hong Kong-based Young Brothers Aviation.

Mindanao civil society groups are raising public support for the urgent passage of five pro-women measures pushed by Akbayan Partylist in the 17th Congress in time for Women’s Month this March.

The Junior Chamber International (JCI), the Women’s Action for Gender Equality (WAGE), Balaod Mindanao, Citizens Watch for Good Governance (CWGG), and the Philippine Muslim Women Council, Inc. each expressed support for the Universal Healthcare Bill, the Expanded Maternity Leave Bill, the Safe Streets and Public Spaces Bill, the 4Ps Institutionalization Bill, and the Marawi Compensation Bill.

Young professionals lauded the Universal Healthcare Law that was just enacted by the President last February 20.

“Healthcare is one of the most basic needs that should be met. Families, especially mothers, will no longer need to worry as much because this law guarantees their right to quality health services,” said Jett Yaranon of the JCI, a group of young professionals.

Women laborers group WAGE urged the President not to give in to employers’ pressure to block the Expanded Maternity Leave Law.

 “The Expanded Maternity Leave Law is approaching its due date. We hope that it will not be aborted because of employers who still refuse the rights of women workers,” said Jean Gabatan of WAGE.

Balaod Mindanao, a network of policy experts and practitioners, called on local government units to start localizing the Safe Streets and Public Spaces Bill through ordinances, as successfully undertaken by some cities in Luzon and Visayas.

 “No means no. Whoever and wherever they are, sexual harassers on streets, public spaces, and online should not dictate the new normal. If we cannot protect our mothers, daughters, and sisters from dangers on the streets, how can we protect them from bigger threats?” asked Ritz Lee of Balaod Mindanao.

Jonathan Mongcal of the CWGG, that has pushed for the 4Ps Institutionalization Bill since 2015, said that it seeks to give poor Filipino mothers “peace and ease of mind” as the fate of the 4Ps will no longer rest on the hands of politicians who abuse the program for their interests.

Dr. Padoman Paporo, chairperson of the Philippine Muslim Women Council, Inc., stressed that the Marawi Compensation Bill will help Maranao mothers push their families to stand on their feet after the traumatic siege that leveled the city to the ground.

“We have to rebuild not only the city, but also the dreams of each Maranao family who fell victim to the violence and terror of the siege,” she added.

For his part, Akbayan Partylist Rep. Tom Villarin, author of the subject legislations, assured Mindanao groups that “they are always remembered and relevant.”

 “The President owes the women of Mindanao. Mindanao has always received less attention, much less the women. If the government is keen on truly making a difference, it should start with passing these laws that given women the basic respect they deserve. If the President can’t say it in his words, he should just sign them into law,” he added. 

ALL TEAMED AND GEARED UP. Akbayan Partylist Rep. Tom Villarin pose with Jett Yaranon (Junior Chamber International – Cagayan de Oro, Inc.), Dr. Padoman Paporo (Philippine Muslim Women Council, Inc.), Jean Gabatan (Women’s Advocacy for Gender Equality), and Jonathan Mongcal (Citizens’ Watch for Good Governance).  

Your first choice for safety and quality is now open at Door 3 in the ground floor of Chavez Bldg. Door  Fatima Lapasan Highway. No. 1 dealer of Delta Plus PPE safety gear in the Philippines.

Felagz Marketing is the exclusive Philippine distributor of Delta Plus PPE and started in Mandaue City by Joselito “Dado” L. Felisilda and his wife Annaliza, hence their business name. The Cagayan de Oro branch is their first ever in Mindanao.

Ribbon cuttting of the new establishment with Magnum Radio GM Jun Alibino and Mr & Mrs Joselito DADO Felisilda.

“We started as a small family business in Cebu, with just me and my wife running the business,” shared Dado. “She handled the accounting and I handled the sales, and we are now five years old today. We believe that as long as God is with you all the way, he will take care of you.”

Mr. Joselito DADO Felicilda, Felagz Business Development Manager welcomes the guests.

The branch office was blessed last February 17 with media personalities Jun Albino, Rey Maraunay, Joe Felisilda, Dante Sudaria and Ruffy Magbanua as guests. Also present were guests from Jaybuilders and BahaiCO,Bahay Mo.

A memento with Magnum Radio GM Jun Albino (left), Joe Felicilda (2nd from right) and dxCC Station Manager Rey Maraunay and the Principals Mr & Mrs Dado Felicilda

PPE stands for personal protective equipment. PPE means any device or appliance designed to be worn or held by an individual for protection against one or more health and safety hazards. Felagz Marketing Cagayan de Oro Branch carries the full range of Delta Plus Head protection, Hand protection, Respiratory protection, Fall protection, Body and Foot protection equipment suitable for a wide variety of applications including workshop, factory and rescue works.

DeltaPlus Product Lines

Established in 1977, Deltaplus are one of the world’s leading manufacturers of PPE. The range protects workers from head to toe in the workplace, conforms to current European standards and meets the needs of each user. Deltaplus Personal Protection Equipment offer great value for money. 

For over 40 years, Delta Plus has developed, standardized, manufactured, had manufactured and distributed a total range of Personal Protective Equipment. Its full PPE range protects workers from head to toe in the workplace and meets the needs of each user.

Thanks to its expertise in the PPE market, Delta Plus is now a major worldwide player, chosen for its multi-specialized global offer and its variety of innovative and affordable products.

In order to offer the best range for its customers in terms of quality and cost, Delta Plus ensures quality and manufacturing control of its products whether in their own factories or their partners’.

Another memento of the principals with Ptr Manny Martin ), dxCC Stn Manager Rey Maraunay ), Magnum Radyo GM Jun Albino, Mindanao Daily Publisher & CEO Dante Sudaria & COPC IPP Dodoy Ruffy Magbanua.

Today, the DELTA PLUS group covers more than 90 countries with 27 distribution subsidiaries and its grand Export department, which remain it close to its customers throughout the world. 

For more information, drop by today at Felagz Marketing at Door 3 of the Chavez Building at Fatima, Lapasan Highway, Cagayan de Oro City or call Arjay Felicilda, general manager for Mindanao, through mobile # 0948-953-5824 or #0905-182-3238 or visit their website at www.felagzsafetygear.com. (RMB)

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The Power to Surprise: Kia’s tagline has never failed to deliver beyond expectations.

For instance, for the Mindanao Launch of its new Kia Soluto, Kia Philippines chose Cagayan de Oro.

“We chose Cagayan de Oro because it is the gateway to Mindanao,” said Manny A. Aligada, Kia PH President in an exclusive interview at the sidelines of the Mindanao launch.

Since Ayala Automotive took over the reins for Kia in the Philippines from Columbia Motors Corporation last December 5 under the business style Kia Philippines, it has quietly implemented upgrades to the existing lineup without much fanfare.

“We’re rationalizing the lineup. We reviewed the segments, and when we saw the Soluto is gonna be available, then we said that is the main driver of the lineup that we will be carrying here in the Philippines this time. So it’s a totally new model for the small sedan segment,” Aligada said.

In another surprise departure from the usual industry launch, Kia PH chose not to roll out the top of the line variant of the Soluto for its Mindanao launch, choosing instead to exhibit all four available trims: the base 1.4 LX manual, 1.4 LX automatic, 1.4 EX manual, and 1.4 EX automatic.

“This is a good first car or second car if you already have regular cars for the family. So we priced it at a level that would be so accessible. We are excited and we think this is gonna be about half of Kia’s sales this year,” Aligada added confidently.

Introduced just last January 30, the Soluto is a vivid demonstration of how AC Automotive’s subtle yet aggressive strategy to refresh the excitement of Kia PH lineup.

For its entry level 1.4 LX manual model priced at P625, 000. none of its competitors at this price range can match its standard features such as steering-wheel audio controls, Bluetooth, USB Port, auxiliary port a seven-inch touch screen infotainment system with Bluetooth connectivity and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability, four speakers and two tweeters plus a reverse camera. All kinds of wow indeed!

Aligada said this is indicative of the enhancement Kia Philippines will be making in all its base models that it is now offering. Besides the Soluto, the lineup now includes the Picanto, Rio hatchback, new Sportage, new Sorento and new Grand Carnival.

 “While it is Korean technology, it is very European in style,” Aligada said of the new Soluto. The CBU units from Kia’s factories in China also take advantage of the Philippines’ existing free trade agreements which enables Kia PH to bring it in at a better value.

Another wow the new Kia PH has implemented is the accessibility of buyers to bank financing.

“Before the banks refused to finance or even required unusually high down payments for the Kia Brand,” Aligada disclosed. “Before the down payment was moving up to 30-40 percent and there was even a model they refused to finance. But now it’s back to 20 percent.”

And that’s not the end of surprises coming from Kia PH this year.

“We have committed to Kia to bring in three new models that have never been introduced in the Philippines. All I can tell you the next ones will not be like the Soluto or in the same range. It will be an entirely new model not yet introduced in the Philippines and it is also very popular outside the Philippines. And its name starts with the letter S,” Aligada teased. “In a matter of two weeks, we will be introducing the second surprise. And after that, within the third quarter, we will unveil the third new model.”

Tsoy Daniel B. Hipolito, Kia Cagayan de Oro Marketing Manager revealed that the Kia Soluto  is already available in Kia Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Ozamiz  and Zamboanga dealerships where interested buyers can test drive their preferred units.

As a climax to an already exciting evening, Aligada and Greencars Mindanao President Tony dela Fuente turned over the ceremonial key to four new Soluto owners who took advantage of the P78, 000 down payment launch offer and bought their units on the spot.

Greencars Mindanao President Tony dela Fuente (leftmost) & Kia PH President Manny Aligada (rightmost) presents the ceremonial key to the first batch of Kia Soluto owners who bought four units on the spot during the Mindanao Launch in Cagayan de Oro (photo courtesy of Kia PH)

For a closer look at this new Kia Soluto, look here.

Would wonders never cease! Indeed Kia’s Power to Surprise remains strong as ever! 

Lou Jen Saldo, former member of the Lady Volcanoes Philippine Rugby Team, recently visited CDO Rugby Football Club Rafters, Cagayan de Oro City’s premiere Rugby Team.

The speedy winger who represented the Philippines in international rugby games has now turned to body building and has taken the body building world by storm, winning numerous titles including the highly coveted IFBB Pro Title which she won last December 2018.

She was invited as a guest speaker at the recent Athletics event in Lanao del Norte and before she left Mindanao, she took time to train with the Rafters and shared some tips to CDO RFC Lady Rafters Kaye Ann Orbeta, Rhenzel Amora and Rhea.

Lou Jen started training for rugby with the University of Makati Lady Herons during her student days. I was lucky enough to coach her with her fellow batch mates in preparation for the 1st National Rugby 7’s held in Laguna in 2012 where my previous team also competed in a separate division. Lou Jen’s team, Team Xena, won Gold while my team, the Bisons, won Silver.

Lou Jen was one of the few that helped women’s rugby’s popularity soar at the University of Makati. The naturally talented athlete, who also excelled in multi sports such as Kickboxing/Muay Thai, Chess, Arnis, and Track & Field, is looking forward to coming back to Cagayan de Oro City and train with the girls this summer.

CDO RFC Rugby Summer Camp will run again this year. It is worthy to note that our Summer Camp was the blueprint for indoor get into rugby programs in the Philippines having been facilitated first by the Club in 2015.

This summer, the kids will not only learn the modified non-tackle version of Rugby but will also get the chance to try out for the CDO RFC Junior Rafters Team that will represent Cagayan de Oro City in this year’s Batang Pinoy Touch Rugby Tournament. 

Lou Jen Saldo (in blue shirt) with CDO RFC Lady Rafters Rhenzel Amora, Kaye Anne Orbeta and Rhea.

Lou Jen Saldo scoring a try against Sri Lanka during her international career for the Philippine Lady Volcanoes.

CDO RFC’s Mini and Juniors Rugby Summer Camp 2015, the first in the Philippines.

For more information on CDO RFC Rugby Summer Camp, please check our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/cdorugbyclub

MANILA, 27 FEB 2019 — Filipinos have some of the best experiences of work-life balance in Southeast Asia, according to a new study by recruitment portal Monster.com. 

Nearly two thirds (65%) of working professionals in the Philippines said they are generally satisfied with their current work-life balance, although 28% said they would like more options to spend time with their friends and family.

The study found 41% of Filipino professionals feel ‘content’ with the balance of their personal and professional lives – significantly higher than employees in Singapore and Malaysia, where just 24% and 32% respectively reported feeling the same way.

The data was gathered from over 1,000 respondents across Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines as part of Monster’s #WorkLifeBalance campaign, which aims to explore working professionals’ sentiments around work-life balance and raise awareness among employers as to what aspects of work-life balance are most valued by their employees.

The major aspect of work-life balance for Filipino professionals is having flexible working hours that are suited to their lives and needs (59%). Beyond this, Filipinos want to be able to leave work on time (51%), while 47% say they simply strive to find the right blend between work and life.

On the employer side, bosses in the Philippines were more accepting of work-life balance, with 32% offering official flexi-work policies – this is more than double the numbers reporting the same across Singapore and Malaysia. An impressive 44% of Filipino respondents said their managers are supportive of them finding balance – once again trumping Singapore (23%) and Malaysia (31%).

Overall, almost half of respondents across all three countries rated their current overall work-life balance as “average, but could have more balance”. More than 80% felt good work-life balance can enhance productivity and positively impact the business.

“The Philippines is considerably ahead of its Southeast Asian peers in terms of fostering a workforce that is satisfied with the equilibrium between their professional and personal commitments. This has a positive impact on the business, increasing engagement and boosting happiness levels, which in turn encourages higher productivity and overall business growth,” said Abhijeet Mukherjee, CEO, Monster.com – APAC & Gulf.

“A supportive company culture, understanding managers, and clearly communicated initiatives go a long way in helping employees cultivate better balance. As more professionals seek non-financial incentives, employers need to be proactive in taking necessary steps to attract and retain quality talent.”

Online recruitment platform Monster.com is launching its first #WorkLifeBalance campaign this March, aiming to highlight the importance of ensuring that professional responsibilities do not overpower other aspects of the lives of employees, and to encourage employers to formulate policies which promote a wholesome, complete and harmonious life.

Mindanao civil society groups are raising public support for the urgent passage of five pro-women measures pushed by Akbayan Partylist in the 17th Congress in time for Women’s Month this March.

The Junior Chamber International (JCI), the Women’s Action for Gender Equality (WAGE), Balaod Mindanao, Citizens Watch for Good Governance (CWGG), and the Philippine Muslim Women Council, Inc. each expressed support for the Universal Healthcare Bill, the Expanded Maternity Leave Bill, the Safe Streets and Public Spaces Bill, the 4Ps Institutionalization Bill, and the Marawi Compensation Bill.

ALL TEAMED AND GEARED UP. Akbayan Partylist Rep. Tom Villarin pose with Jett Yaranon (Junior Chamber International – Cagayan de Oro, Inc.), Dr. Padoman Paporo (Philippine Muslim Women Council, Inc.), Jean Gabatan (Women’s Advocacy for Gender Equality), and Jonathan Mongcal (Citizens’ Watch for Good Governance).

Young professionals lauded the Universal Healthcare Law that was just enacted by the President last February 20.

“Healthcare is one of the most basic needs that should be met. Families, especially mothers, will no longer need to worry as much because this law guarantees their right to quality health services,” said Jett Yaranon of the JCI, a group of young professionals.

Women laborers group WAGE urged the President not to give in to employers’ pressure to block the Expanded Maternity Leave Law.

 “The Expanded Maternity Leave Law is approaching its due date. We hope that it will not be aborted because of employers who still refuse the rights of women workers,” said Jean Gabatan of WAGE.

Balaod Mindanao, a network of policy experts and practitioners, called on local government units to start localizing the Safe Streets and Public Spaces Bill through ordinances, as successfully undertaken by some cities in Luzon and Visayas.

 “No means no. Whoever and wherever they are, sexual harassers on streets, public spaces, and online should not dictate the new normal. If we cannot protect our mothers, daughters, and sisters from dangers on the streets, how can we protect them from bigger threats?” asked Ritz Lee of Balaod Mindanao.

Jonathan Mongcal of the CWGG, that has pushed for the 4Ps Institutionalization Bill since 2015, said that it seeks to give poor Filipino mothers “peace and ease of mind” as the fate of the 4Ps will no longer rest on the hands of politicians who abuse the program for their interests.

Dr. Padoman Paporo, chairperson of the Philippine Muslim Women Council, Inc., stressed that the Marawi Compensation Bill will help Maranao mothers push their families to stand on their feet after the traumatic siege that leveled the city to the ground.

“We have to rebuild not only the city, but also the dreams of each Maranao family who fell victim to the violence and terror of the siege,” she added.

For his part, Akbayan Partylist Rep. Tom Villarin, author of the subject legislations, assured Mindanao groups that “they are always remembered and relevant.”

 “The President owes the women of Mindanao. Mindanao has always received less attention, much less the women. If the government is keen on truly making a difference, it should start with passing these laws that given women the basic respect they deserve. If the President can’t say it in his words, he should just sign them into law,” he added.

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2 March 2019 – Child Rights Network (CRN), the largest alliance of organizations and agencies pushing for child rights legislations in the Philippines, laments President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision to veto the “Positive and Non-Violent Discipline of Children Act.” 

The decision to veto the passage of this bill is a renegation of the Philippine government’s commitment to protect children’s rights. Beating, kicking, slapping, lashing – these are all violent acts that cannot be carefully practiced nor rightly administered. We want to emphasize that violent discipline does not produce law-abiding citizens, but causes juvenile delinquency, aggression, inter-generational transfer of abuse, and even drug or alcohol abuse.

The passage of the Positive Discipline bill is in line with the Philippines’ commitment to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), which the country ratified in 1990. As a State Party to the UNCRC, our government committed itself to upholding children’s rights by ensuring their safety and giving them the same amount of protection from violence as adults (UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, 2009). 

Article 19 of the UNCRC specifically states that governments must do all they can to ensure that children are protected from all forms of violence, abuse, neglect, and bad treatment by their parents or anyone else who look after them. Furthermore, the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, in its 2009 Concluding Observations on the Philippines’ 3rd and 4th periodic report, specifically recommended to enact the Anti-Corporal Punishment Bill to explicitly prohibit by law corporal punishment in all settings, including in the home, schools, alternative childcare environments, places of work and detention facilities.

No jail time for parents in the bill

The bill’s primary goal is to educate parents and caregivers on how to give responsive care and instill discipline on children without resorting to physical and humiliating punishment. There are no penal provisions in the bill that prescribes jail time to offenders. Rather, it prescribes seminars on positive discipline and anger management for those who use corporal punishment against children to educate them on alternative approaches to child discipline.

The State as the legal protector of its citizens should ensure that the human rights of its citizens particularly the most vulnerable sector – the children – are respected, protected, and fulfilled. The bill recognizes the right of parents to discipline their children, but this right does not include the right to hit and hurt them. The protection of children’s rights does not end at the family door. Inflicting violence against children is wrong and unacceptable as it is when inflicted on adults.

The bill seeks to help parents and caregivers to explore options on proper child-rearing to avoid inflicting violence against children. Multiple studies have shown not only of the long-term effect of physical and humiliating punishment on child behavior, but also the prevalence of this practice in Philippine society. It is the State’s moral obligation to equip parents and caregivers with positive and non-violent discipline methods to help their children grow up to be peaceful and responsible citizens.

Save the bill!

When both chambers of Congress passed the proposed legislation in 2018, we heralded it as a landmark paradigm shift from our long-held culture of using violence to discipline children. However, instead of providing a clear legal framework for our society to change the tradition of inflicting violent punishment against children, we fear that the veto might even embolden parents and others to further harm children in the guise of discipline.

According to the 2016 National Baseline Study on Violence against Children conducted by the Council for the Welfare of Children and UNICEF, three out of five Filipino children have experienced physical and psychological violence and more than half of this is happening at home. The same study revealed that corporal punishment has been identified as one of the top three issues that Filipino children want to be immediately addressed.

Further, we refute the notion that the practice of positive discipline is a foreign import from the West that is not applicable in the Philippines. As child rights advocates, we bear witness to the fact that it is the Filipino children, not some Western nation, who are clamoring for this legislation. The bill could have protected children from all forms of violence.

Child rights advocates will continue to push for the enactment of a national law that clearly protects children from violence in all settings of our society. The veto does not spell the end for our campaign for Filipinos to choose positive discipline. We call on parents, teachers and caregivers to continually promote and practice positive and non-violent discipline and protect our children from any form of violence.

About Child Rights Network: 

Child Rights Network (CRN) is the largest alliance of organizations and agencies pushing for children’s rights legislation in the Philippines. CRN has a membership of 46 organizations across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Southwestern University Phinma Dentistry students now have a new home to look forward to.

School officials, faculty, the student council, and student body were all present at the SWU campus, to commemorate the start of construction of the College of Dentistry’s new building. Set to be completed in April of 2020, the new building, is slated to be called “SWU Villa”.

“This move is part of SWU’s “home improvement program”, as we like to think that our students consider SWU their “home”, and we hope to provide current and future students with the best facilities they need.” explains SWU Chief Operating Officer Albert Gamboa.

The seven-floor structure will contain pre-clinical and clinical areas, as well as administrative offices, faculty, conference, and discussion rooms, and rest areas for clinicians and students. 

Eight clinics are planned, with a reception room for incoming patients, including three simulation rooms where SWU’s dentistry students can practice using their instruments before working on actual patients.

A ceramic dental laboratory and complete denture room, an autoclave room, a roentgenology laboratory and x-ray room, and a central stockroom to serve the laboratories and clinics, round out the facilities for The Villa.

“The number of dentistry students enrolling is growing every year, and with the SWU Villa, the university will be able to accommodate more.” noted Gatieh Nacario, SWU’s Vice-President for Academics.

The construction of The Villa is in line with SWU’s thrust to provide high-quality, hands-on learning experience for its serious and driven students. SWU officials foresee that with the new building and its facilities, the students’ learning experience within the university will be improved, and will help them achieve their goals of becoming world-class dentists.

Limited slots only!

Southwestern University PHINMA is rolling out limited slots of 100% tuition and miscellaneous fees coverage for SHS students who are about to complete their grade 10 education in public high schools.

Reflecting the university’s goal for personal and community development, the 100% enrolment coverage applies to the following Senior High School Strands (SHS) strands: STEM, ABM, HUMMS, TVL, & GAS.

Successful enrolees of the grant are eligible for 100% free tuition and miscellaneous fees for grade 11 and grade 12. The grant will automatically be processed upon enrolment until slots are filled.

The scholarships and grants of the University are supplemental efforts of the school’s ongoing mission to create an environment where students can become the best that they can be.

For more info and updates on new and ongoing scholarship programs, visit the SWU PHINMA Facebook page at facebook.com/swuphinmaor website at swu.edu.ph. (PR)

About Southwestern University PHINMA

Southwestern University PHINMA, known as Southwestern University when it was founded in 1946, is recognized in the region as a leader in medicine, dentistry, and allied health programs. The university provides students practice-focused, relevant and hands-on learning so they become the best that they can be.

SWU PHINMA is part of PHINMA Education, the education arm of PHINMA Corporation with business interests in energy, hotels, housing, steel products and strategic consulting. It aims to serve the nation by providing accessible and high quality private school education to Filipinos nationwide. PHINMA Education currently operates a network of six (6) schools in the country including PHINMA Saint Jude College in Metro Manila acquired in December last year. It has also been operating a training center in Yangon, Myanmar since 2016.

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The first Herschel store in Northern Mindanao is now open at the second floor of Centrio Mall in Cagayan de Oro City.

The Primer Group’s Concept Store Inc. duo of Paulo D. Santos, Senior Brand Manager and Renzel Obleada, Marketing Associate worked overtime with Primer Group Centrio Cluster Operations Head Norj Bihag and her dedicated colleagues to set up the new store in time for the February 28 opening.

“This is just the second Herschel store in Mindanao after Davao,” said Paulo. “Cagayan de Oro is carrying the popular Classics bag range which also comes with the new Light versions of its backpacks and hip packs, Travel, and Apparel lines.

Starting with the popular Classics line, select backpacks and hip packs are now available in new Light versions as well. This contemporary interpretation features a relaxed lightweight fabric in refined colors with tonal finishes. The all-new Thompson backpack, along with a number of timeless Light styles — including the Herschel Little America, Pop Quiz and Nova Small — are bound by the same design standards as Herschel’s tried and true foundational Classics.

Herschel Supply proudly presents the Hello Kitty for Herschel Supply collection for Spring 2019. In this collaboration with parent company Sanrio, the spirited

collection celebrates the globally recognized pop culture icon with streamlined silhouettes, multiple graphic elements and playful finishes. Dressed in smooth flight satin fabric, the popular Nova Mid-Volume backpack, and Fifteen hip pack feature a tonal heat pressed Hello Kitty all-over print and a magnified print of the beloved character on the fabric liner.

There are also selected items from Herschel’s Supply Kids Collection featuring sized-down models of Classic Collection with unique patterns and colors created exclusively for the Kids collection, each piece consists of modern functionality and timeless design while maintaining a fine regard for detail.

Paulo also introduced the new Herschel Supply Travel Line featuring the Trade luggage that are uniquely light but made of tough materials, which are all IATA compliant to qualify as hand carried luggage and fit into the overhead bins of most commercial airliners. All are also provided with TSA compliant locks which ensure hassle free passage through customs and airport security, and combination locks to save you the trouble of trying to remember where you placed your keys just when you need them most. For smooth departures and arrivals, over 20 travel accessories return this season — from a universal power adapter and luggage scale, to eye masks and cashmere slippers.

Herschel Supply Co. found its niche with casual backpacks and duffle bags. Two years ago, it released its first line of outerwear for men and women designed with travel in mind. Now available from the Herschel Centrio store are items from their Apparel Line with caps, hats, beanies, tees to start.

The story of Herschel begins in the early 1900’s, in Wick, Scotland. Peter Alexander Cormack, a barrel maker by trade, and his wife Annie packed the belongings of their small home in preparation for the long journey across the Atlantic to Canada.

The government of the time was enticing families to immigrate through the homestead program. They gave these families land to farm, to support the growth of the country.

The land that Peter and Annie were given saw them settle in the beautiful rolling hills outside of the town of Herschel, whose population today is counted at 30 residents.

Over a century after that move, Peter and Annie’s great grandchildren remain in the business of manufacturing. Instead of barrels, backpacks and bags are now created.

Herschel Supply Co. was founded by Lyndon and Jamie Cormack in 2009 with the goal of bringing well-designed quality built product to market. Inspiration is drawn from vintage mountaineering, American heritage, world travel and fashion.  

Herschel Supply Co. adopted the name of the town where three generations of their family grew up. Based in Vancouver, Canada Herschel Supply Co. is a design driven global accessories brand that produces quality products with a fine regard for detail.  It expanded quickly, and featured 10,000 points of sale in 2016. Slate described the brand as “a global phenomenon, glimpsed wherever hipsters dare to tread.

According to an interview in Manila some time ago by YStyle’s Martin Yambao with Herschel Supply Co-Founder Lyndon Cormack, the company strives to “introduce timeless products with fine regard for detail.”

“That’s the goal; something that’s going to last, something that will stand the test of time. Something you’ll be able to pull out in 10 years and still be able to use. I remember this one thing I heard in our office some time ago that I think captures our aesthetic: “We want to be thenew nostalgic.” Herschel isn’t old enough to be a vintage brand, we’re too young!”

Herschel reinvents these products with modern shapes, fits and feels, with fine regard for detail.

Its products comprise backpacks, duffel bags, other luggage, hats and other accessories. The brand is aimed at the millennial demographic, and evokes a sense of American nostalgia – for instance, through synthetic leather straps and an old-time logo, as well as through its name, which refers to Herschel, Saskatchewan  a very small Canadian frontier village.

“Our product endeavors to compliment the consumer’s passion for individuality and personal style in a new way. Herschel is about our past, present and future. We are creating an environment that supports the new generation of fashion forward individuals,” reads the company’s website.

Herschel’s first store in Canada opened in Vancouver’s Gastown in 2018. Herschel operates 44 retail locations worldwide, from Hong Kong to Dubai to Paris. But few are those outside the company who know that Herschel’s first ever brick-and-mortar store was set up in SM Megamall in 2014!

About Herschel Supply Co.:

Herschel Supply Co. is available at TriNoma, SM Megamall, Alabang Town Center, SM Aura Premier, SM City North EDSA Annex, UP Town Center, Uptown BGC, Ayala Center Cebu, SM City Cebu, SM City Davao, SM Iloilo, SM Bacolod, Eastwood Mall, MarQuee Mall, Robinsons Place Ermita, SM Mall of Asia, and Ayala Centrio Mall,

Herschel Supply Co. is also available at GRIND, Flight 001, SneakPeek, Bratpack, The Travel Club, select SM Department Stores and Rustan’s stores nationwide. Herschel Supply Co. is exclusively distributed in the Philippines by the Primer Group of Companies.

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Centrio Cinemas once again rolled out the red carpet for its loyal block screening patrons and cineastes with the 2019 Centrio Mall Cinemas Roadshow last Feb. 28^th.

Held at Seda Centrio’s plush Sinamay function room, this year’s roadshow was definitely bigger than the maiden run held a year ago at the same venue.  That incidentally was the first ever road show ever held by the Ayala Cinemas chain nationwide.

“We had been treated to similar roadshows by our film distributors so I thought why not do something similar for our loyal movie goers and block screening patrons?” recalls Candice A. Saligumba, Operations Associate Manager-Cinema Operations, Centrio Mall.

This year’s roadshow as attended by a wide cross section of movie goers and groups including martial arts clubs, ad agencies, church relation organizations, civic organizations, school related organizations, medical institutions, telecom companies, among others.

Centrio’s Plush Seats and Colorful Carpeted Floors

Besides being treated to the full lineup of upcoming films and their target screening dates, this year’s roadshow was expanded to also include the full menu off income generating opportunities for partner organizations besides block screenings such as cinema rentals, screening rates for upcoming events, products and the like, cinema ticket, lobby and counter top advertising.

 Judy Teves of the Jesus the Shepherd Community Church said it was their first time to book a block screening although the LCHS Batch 96 to which she also belonged had already had block screenings twice previously and again booked another for this coming May.

“Centrio Cinemas location is easily accessible and their staff is also very accommodating,” she noted. 

“We pencil booked for a few movies,” said Joyce Vega, president of JCI Macajalar 24K. “It’s really helpful because we can now plot movies we want to book on our calendars.”

“We can also discuss other movies we didn’t originally plan on booking,”she noted.

Outside Centrio’s Cinema 1 and 2

Among the upcoming films to be screened in Ayala Centrio Cinemas include the following with their respective distributors:

Columbia, Universal and Paramount Pictures: Wonder Park, Us, Pet Sematary, Brightburn, Little, Secret Life of Pets 2, Rocketman (Elton John Biopic), Men in Black: International, Spider Man: Far from Home, Fast & Furious Hobbs and Shaw, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Dora the Explorer, Good Boys, Angry Birds 2, Zombieland: Double Tap, The Addams Family, Gemini Man, Charlie’s Angels, Sonic the Hedgehog, The Rhythm Section, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, and Jumanji Sequel.  

Disney Films: Dumbo, Avengers: End Game, Aladdin, Toy Story 4, The Lion King, and Frozen 2.

Warner Bros and Fox Films: Shazam!, Breakthrough, Pokemon: Detective Pikachu, Godzilla: King of Monsters, It: Chapter 2, The Joker, X-Men: Dark Phoenix, The Joker, The New Mutants, and Terminator: Dark Fate

Pioneer Films: On the Basis of Sex, Long Shot, Hotel Mumbai, Five Feet Apart, Teen Spirit, John Wick 3: Parabellum, 17 Bridges, Playmobil :The Movie

Viva Films: Ulan, Maria, Backtrace, Hellboy, Ugly Dolls, Indak, After All, Hard Day, Sa Muli, Angel Has Fallen, The Other Wife, Ghost Singer, My Zombae, Lecheng Pag-Ibig.

Regal Films: Papa Pogi; Ang Henerasyong Sumuko sa Love, Does Your Mother Know?, Barang, Standed, Part Time Girlfriend, Anna, Finding You, Mina-Anud, Witch, Insant Baby, Titas & Titas of Manila. Guerrillas of Powell

Star Cinema: Eerie, Last Fool Show, and Dead Batt,

Reality (Kwaresma, On the Job 2 –directed by Erik Matti),  Cinescreen (Homestay, Extremely Wicked, Mary, Fonzo) & Crystal Sky (Nomis).  

Participants to the 2019 Centrio Mall Cinema Roadshow pose for posterity following the event at Sinamay Function Room, Seda Centrio (photo by Tom Udasco Photography)

Interested parties can visit the Cinema Centrio Office at the 3^rd floor of Centrio Mall anytime during mall hours and look for Ms. Candice Saligumba or contact her mobile # 0917-530-3381 or email her at saligumbacandice.cdogc@ayalamalls.com.ph