3RD Philippine SME Business Expo to Launch October 2, 2015

3^RD Philippine SME Business Expo to Launch October 2, 2015

MANILA - Following the success of its two series in 2013 and 2014, Mediacom Solutions Inc. is organising the third edition of the Philippine Small and Medium Enterprise Business Expo 2015 (PHILSME), set to take center stage this coming October 2-4, 2015 at the SMX Convention Center Manila, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
 
With the tagline “Boost Your Business”, PHILSME is the largest and only consumer and trade event dedicated to boost the ASEAN SME community in the Philippines. With the upcoming ASEAN integration happening this year, this 3-day expo provides a platform to meet and network with industry professionals from the SME sector in a dynamic and focused business environment. 

On its 3rd year, PHILSME will keep SMEs up to date with the latest innovations, current trends in the industry to nurture growth opportunities in the Philippines and the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) for 2015 and beyond. 

With over 250 exhibiting companies and 20,000 expected visitors, the 3-day exhibition will be packed with a variety of products, services and technological solutions. It will also feature workshops, seminars and networking opportunities for business owners and professionals. 

"The event creates a venue for local and international buyers and suppliers to collaborate and network with each other and take the opportunity to be exposed to a full range of products and services from various industries, increase industry knowledge and engage in ground-breaking discussions and partnerships. PHILSME 2015 will also be featuring a Business Matchmaking Service that allows exhibitors a unique opportunity to meet face-to-face with senior-level managers, company owners, stakeholders, decision makers, buyers, sellers, distributors and franchisees,” says Mediacom Solutions Inc. Chairman and CEO, David Abrenilla.
 
One of the highlights this year is the PHILSME Business Conference, an industry gathering that will provide attendees a unique opportunity to learn from influential experts of various business sectors, like technology, food, retail and manufacturing. The conference will present an array of the most current trends, topics and researches in business. 

The exhibiting industries in PHILSME 2015 will range from retail, food and beverage, technology and innovation, agriculture businesses, confectionary, to general merchandise, hospitality, hotels, salons, spas and gyms, malls, office furniture, machineries, direct selling and supplies, bar, cafe and coffee shops, among others.
 
To attend the show, pre-register for free at www.philsme.com. For inquiries contact Sunshine Sy at +63-2-509-4792, +63-927-395-1575 or email sunshine@philsme.com. For updates, join the community at www.facebook.com/PhilippineSME.

Start a beauty regimen with Gluta White & Firm

Start a beauty regimen with Gluta White & Firm

To achieve whiter, firmer, and healthier skin, follow the golden rule of skincare: Cleanse, Tone, Moisturize and Protect.

Gluta White & Firm, a revolutionary skincare product, made these steps easy and possible with its complete skincare line: Facial Wash, Facial Toner, Facial Cream, Body Lotion, Deodorant, and  Pressed Powder. Enriched with Glutathione, Clair Blanche, L-Carnitine and Lipofirm, these ingredients will transform your skin into its healthiest, most beautiful state.

Glutathione protects the cells from harmful toxins and at the same time lightens and brightens skin tone. It works together with Clair Blanche, a fusion of 7 active ingredients that also prevent melanin formation leading to better skin whitening efficacy. This revolutionary product is clinically-tested and proven effective by dermatologists to give whiter skin in just two weeks.

L-Carnitine and Lipofirm both break down fatty tissues to specifically reduce skin’s subcutaneous water and therefore increase skin firmness. This blend is formulated by dermatologists to lift sagged portions of the skin and brings back its fresh and youthful glow.

Make it a habit to follow Gluta White & Firm’s golden rule of skincare so you can say hello to a radiant skin and radiant life.

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The Nissan GT Academy National Finals held at SM Mall of Asia (June 16, 2015)

  

The night of June 16, 2015 ended with a celebration. Nissan Motors Philippines Inc. proudly announced the winners of the GT Academy Philippines Challenge. The event was held at SM Mall of Asia Atrium on . 15,000 entries were narrowed down to 20 competitors. Out of the 20, only the top 6 were chosen to be sent to Silverstone U.K. for a once in a lifetime opportunity to be trained as a professional racecar driver. All this was done in a three month run where Gran Turismo simulators were sent to different parts of the Philippines. Thousands of hopefuls showed their skills by finishing the virtual Silverstone course in a Nissan GT-R in the fastest time possible.

The Top Twenty finalists are Francisco Adriano, Joel Agojo, Paolo Vittorio Alcance, Daryl Brady, Rabboni John Buenaventura, Luis Raphael Cachero, Kim Jiger Chong, Juan Carlos Eejay de Borja, Ramoncito de Luna, Rodolfo Faustino, Rio Halili, Richard Dean Jose, Jan Millard Lacuna, Terrence Aldrich Lallave, Raphael Miru Lesaguis, Luis Antonio Moreno, Cameron Jordan  Pa-dillo, Jose Gerald Policarpio, Mark Angelo Villamor, and Michael Vincent Yap.

The top six, taken out of the top twenty finalists are: Raphael Miru Lesaguis, Luis Cachero , Terrence Aldrich Lallave, Jose Gerald Policarpio, Daryl Brady and Mr. Joel Agojo.

The twist in selecting the top 6 out of the twenty hopefuls was done through a series a physical, mental and personality challenges in the Mall of Asia and the CCP Parking grounds. They were made to hurdle the sargent jump, push ups, and planking. Apart from that, they were made to drive a real car in a makeshift driving course set up at CCP. The contestants' expertise in playing Gran Turismo was tested again when they were made to finish 3 time attack modes in the best time possible. Lastly, their mental fitness was tested by a select panel of media members who gave them grueling and mind numbing queries.

The six selected drivers will be made to battle the Asian respresentatives of Thailand, India, Japan, and Indonesia in the GT Academy Asia leg in August. The competition will involve the use of virtual and real-world race cars. The venerable F1 race car driver Marlon Stockinger will be there to mentor them every step of the way.

For his part, NPI President and Managing Director Antonio Zara noted that Nissan has democratized the racing circuit by giving gamers and ordinary people the chance to turn their dreams to reality. The competition truly is a first in the field of motorsports. 

Let's all anticipate the conclusion of this novel event. The Nissan GT Academy will air in the ABS CBN Sports and Lifestyle channel as a reality show at the end of the year. The hopes and dreams of these 6 finalists will be seen worldwide and on-air. Cheer for your bet as they compete with others for the ultimate dream of becoming a race car driver.

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CFL or LED? Which is the better light for you

With lots of attributes to consider, which is really better for you? Let’s scale it down.

CFL

CFL also known as compact fluorescent is your mini version of a standard fluorescent light bulb.

CFL gives lighting efficiency and has been used for decades now and it has graced our homes as it fits perfectly in an ordinary socket without using an adaptor.

CFLs normally takes a few moments to warm up and reach its full brightness.

However, CFLs contain a small amount of mercury which normally does not cause any hazard but if the bulb breaks accidentally, that’s where the problem comes in. Mercury has been banned in the medical field due to its harmful effect on human health.

Regular CFL bulbs lasts up to 6000 hours

Average energy use per year: 767 KWh/yr

Average cost in the Philippines: Php 125 to 300

LED

LED or Light Emitting Diodes was introduce several years back with the promise of lowering your electric bill.

According to the study made by Lighting Research Center, LED light bulbs work by bringing together currents with a positive and negative charge to create energy released in the form of light. The result of this is a fast source of light that is reliable and instantaneous.

LED bulbs also fits an ordinary socket without the need of an adaptor and it bright up as soon as you switch it on.

LED bulbs is considered good for the environment and are endorsed by green movements.

LED bulbs generally cost more to buy although manufacturing technologies are lowering these prices as we move along.

Regular LED lasts anywhere from 20,000 to 50,000 hours.

Average energy use per year: 329 KWh/yr

Average cost in the Philippines: Php300 to 800

Equal Factor

Both serves your lighting needs efficiently. Both fits in sockets of your lamps and fixtures. Meaning, if you don’t consider the chances of your bulb breaking then you would likely choose CFL over LED because of the price difference.

Points to Ponder:

CFL might cost less but it requires you to buy more bulbs over time whereas LED lights last longer, so even though you’re paying more at purchase, you buy fewer bulbs in the long run.

Considering the humid weather in the Philippines, we should also consider that CFL bulb emits more heat than LED bulb, thus, by choosing wisely, you can reduce the heat index in your home.

Moreover, if you care for the environment, Lower energy consumption decreases carbon dioxide emissions, sulfur oxide, and high-level nuclear waste.

CD-R Kings makes it easier for you to decide

CD-R King, your one-stop media provider gives you the ease of choosing by taking away the drawback of price difference by making LED bulb available to the General public at a more affordable price.

This is effort compliments their advocacy in encouraging people to care for the environment during their California e-bike campaign early this year.

It is also noted that CD-R King offers several choices of LED bulbs with different price range both for personal and industrial use.

Below are some of the choices for regular household use.

For other variants, you may visit CD-R king branches or check out their website at www.cdrking.com.