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Trip Advisor named Marriott Hotel Manila as a 2015 Travelers’ Choice Winner

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                         Trip Advisor, the world's largest travel site, bestows Marriott Hotel Manila the prestigious 2015 Travelers’ choice award - Top 25 hotels in the Philippines. According to the site, “The 13 th annual awards showcase 8,151 winning properties worldwide, covering eight regions around the globe. Travelers' Choice award winners were determined based on the millions of reviews and opinions collected in a single year from TripAdvisor travelers worldwide. The hallmarks of Travelers' Choice winners are remarkable service, quality and value”                         Marriott has built its reputation for superior customer service which even dates back to J. Willard Marriott’s original goal for his business: “good food and good service at a fair price.” The hotel takes pride in the details—every day, in every destination worldwide. General Manager Bruce Winton says “Pursuing excellence is deeply rooted in Marriott’s core values, it makes us who we are, and

Pro Earth Run 2015 @ SM MOA

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  In its Global Climate Risk Index 2015, Germanwatch listed the Philippines as one of the countries most affected by extreme weather events in 2013. It also reconfirmed that "less developed countries are generally more affected [by extreme weather] than industrialized countries, and forewarned that “if mitigation efforts are not immediately taken, the world will continue heading down the path towards dangerous climate change.” Is it a downward spiral from here? Prayerfully, NO. “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step,” said Chinese Philosopher Lao-tzu. So is the race to protect, respect, and oversee care for Mother Earth.” To increase awareness on environmental responsibility and raise funds for Earth Day Network Philippines' continuing projects and programs, do join the PRO Earth Run on 25 April 2015, 4:30AM, Mall of Asia Grounds, Pasay City.   Let's all run the race for Mother Earth!  Register now and avail our 10% OFF in fee and FREE Race kit del

Business venture turned Philanthropic Crusade to Help, Educate the Poor

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Helping people, the less fortunate, is natural for Filipinos, particularly those who have achieved their success from humble beginnings. Nilo S. Gret, a former Bank Executive and native of Tiaong, Quezon province, is one of those Filipinos. He pioneered the first technical school in Tiaong, Quezon, where it is helping local students pursue paying careers with TESDA backed certified training. It started in 2008, when Nilo was approached during a social gathering by a closed business colleague from Tiaong, Quezon, who openly suggested to him the opportunity to be part of running this technical training school based in their hometown province. Nilo was hesitant at first, but with his educational background and working experience, he agreed to be a business partner of that school. Nilo invested in what is now The Asian Institute of Technology and Education (AITE). "I decided to be part of that school (AITE) in the hope that it would be a vehicle for myself to help other young

NIVEA MEN helps guys unlock their everyday #Diskarte

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Stuck in a tight situation? Need to make a quick but tricky decision?  NIVEA MEN unlocks guys’ #Diskarte to face everyday as it introduces the newest range of products designed for today’s quick-thinking males. For these men, #Diskarte is the operative word, underlining the Pinoy’s ability to get through any situation, find ways to respond to curveballs that life may throw and still come out looking and feeling fresh, cool and definitely well-groomed. “NIVEA MEN products address the concerns of today’s dynamic men, answering their unique needs through products that work to boost their #Diskarte. We believe looking and feeling fresh gives confidence which is the first step in unlocking every man’s potential to achieve and overcome challenges. That’s where #Diskarte begins,” explained Konstantin Stremme, Country Manager for Beiersdorf Philippines. #Diskarte starts with great protection from sweat and odor All men inevitably get in a sticky situation. Sometimes sweat is caused