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  Last years. We Run MNL was a huge success as ever and will be one of the most sought after run this coming December, because this is simultaneously done in every country that loves Nike as their sports gear and accessories. We Run MNL 2013 aims to inspire, motivate and unite Filipinos to move more, move better. Manila, Philippines, 26 October 2013 – The Nike We Run MNL (Manila) returns for a third edition to inspire, motivate and connect runners around the world. On 1 December 2013, 15,000 runners are expected to take to the streets of the historical Marikina City and run the 10km in celebration of the spirit of unity that is significantly Filipino. “For this year’s race, we have incorporated the personality of the people of the Philippines to motivate and inspire them to lead a more active lifestyle. Filipinos are kindred spirits who, without hesitation, unite for a good cause and help each other. Taking this, we hope that every Filipino runner can inspire and motiva...

  Lenovo presents Lenovo LAN School and Stoneware WebNetwork solutions at latest CIO Roundtable Manila, Philippines: Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY), along with partners Intel and Absolute Software, affirmed during a recent CIO Roundtable that the borderless classrooms and offices without walls are indeed now upon us. During the forum, Lenovo and its partners presented the Lenovo LAN School and the Stoneware webNetwork solutions. Both Lenovo solutions are powered by Absolute Software’s device management and tracking technology which allows IT administrators to manage a range of mobile products in a single platform. The Lenovo LAN school is a classroom management software that allows teachers to monitor classroom activity, block unnecessary websites, and assess student learning in real-time. The system uses smartphones, phablets, tablets and laptops in a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) classroom setting, while Stoneware webNetwork allows users to access files, applications, ...

  Opens first Lenovo Exclusive Store (LES) for smartphones and tablets in Davao   Photo above shows (L-R) Davao Chamber of Commerce President Daniel Lim, Lenovo Philippines Marketing Communications Manager Anna Abola, Banana Telecommunications Inc. President Wilson Lu, Open Communications Inc. Business Unit Head John V. Rojo, Lenovo Philippines Country General Manager Mr. Michael Ngan, Open Communications Inc. Sales Director Nestor Remata, and Open Communications Inc. Regional Sales Manager for VISMIN Nelson V. Nava during the LES opening last Oct. 18, 2013. DAVAO CITY, PHILIPPINES - Lenovo has announced the opening of its first Lenovo Exclusive Store (LES) for smartphones and tablets in the Philippines, allowing the company to reach more customers and expand its visibility particularly in the Mindanao region.  Located at the 3 rd level of Gaisano Mall, Davao City, Lenovo’s concept store will house various Lenovo smartphones like the K860, P700i, S880, S560...

    This brand is one of the pride of our country, having an alternative from surplus to o class A products such as this , that stood the test of time since it begin. Any car brands do rely on this brand here in the Philippines. Since 1993, Evercool Radiators, a leading brand in the manufacture of radiators, leaf springs, mufflers and exhaust systems in the country, Roberts Automotive & Industrial Parts Manufacturing Corporation (Roberts AIPMC), has established itself to be one of the biggest names in the industry, supplying all segments of the market—from original equipment manufacturers (OEM) in the Philippines to foreign aftermarkets. Among the growing clientele of OEM assemblers are also big names in the industry such as Mitsubishi Motors Phils. Corp., Honda Group, Toyota Motor Phils., Isuzu Philippines, Nissan Motor Philippines, Columbian Motors, Pilipinas Hino, Universal Motors Corporation and Norkis Yamaha. Building such a reputation is no easy feat, however....

    October 21, 2013 (Manila, Philippines): It’s a tricky business, expanding one’s circle of friends. Naturally, there’s a lot of work involved. One has to get out there, become acquainted with different groups of people, familiarize one’s self with the latest trends and, ultimately, be an adaptable and versatile individual. However, even the most sociable person will say that, sometimes, things don’t always turn out as expected. Encountering unscrupulous characters and enduring unpleasant circumstances are to be expected and are, oftentimes, unavoidable situations in the social jungle. Still, disagreeable moments positively work toward enlightening and educating the individual. But wouldn’t it be so much better if these types of situations were greatly reduced in frequency?     In this day and age everyone is, in a digital sense, already out in the public. Social media has made the world a smaller place by connecting people and, in theory, making friends is easi...

Chief executive Steve Milligan said the storage supplier "continued to perform well," but barely scraped through Wall Street expectations on earnings per share and revenue.   Western Digital makes storage and networked-storage units (Image: CNET) MANILA, Philippines — Oct. 29 , 2013 — Western Digital® Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC) today reported revenue of $3.8 billion and net income of $495 million, or $2.05 per share for its first fiscal quarter ended Sept. 27, 2013. On a non-GAAP basis, net income was $514 million or $2.12 per share.1 In the year-ago quarter, the company reported revenue of $4.0 billion, net income of $519 million, or $2.06 per share. Non-GAAP net income in the year-ago quarter was $594 million, or $2.36 per share.2 The company generated $680 million in cash from operations during the September quarter, ending with total cash and cash equivalents of $4.9 billion. During the quarter, the company utilized $150 million to buy back 2.3 million shares of common ...

    Manila, PHILIPPINES – Lenovo recently announced the appointment of Michael Ngan as Country General Manager, Lenovo Philippines. Ngan, a member of the Lenovo East Asia Region Leadership Team reporting directly to Koh Kong Meng, President and General Manager, Lenovo East Asia Region, will be based in Manila and will be responsible for driving sales and growth of Lenovo in the Philippines. Ngan, who formerly served as the Lenovo ASEAN SMB Leader, was responsible for optimizing Lenovo’s unique product and brand offerings for small & medium businesses across ASEAN. Under his leadership,  the ASEAN SMB business saw its market share grow from 6.4% in 2011 to a record high of 10.8% in the second quarter of calendar year 2013. Focused on expanding Lenovo’s leadership in the SMB commercial space, Ngan led h ypergrowth countries like Indonesia and Thailand to # 1 & # 2 positions for most SMB PC’s sold in Q1CY2013 (source IDC) and tripled the ASEAN VAR (Value Added...

From left: Ms. Tina Monzon-Palma (Sagip Kapamilya Program Director); Mr. Yasushi Okamoto (Honda Foundation, Inc. or “HFI” President & CEO); Mr. Atsushi Higashino (HFI Adviser); Mr. Gil Claridad (HFI Executive Director) was handed a Certificate of Appreciation for the donation of Php1Million to victims of Habagat caused by Typhoon “Haikui” last August 16, 2012. Honda Motor Co., Ltd., the parent Company of the Global Honda Group also donated Yen1Million for the same purpose. Honda Group of Companies in the Philippines has been consistent in helping us  in any tragedy or calamities  our nation may have  partnering with Gawad Kalinga of ABS CBN. Their motives of helping us as a nation has been so frequent from typhoon Habagat  and Typhoon Pablo last 2012 . Abs-cbn photo Today, The Honda Group of Companies in the Philippines has expressed its sincerest sympathy to the victims of the earthquake that has stricken the island province of Bohol in Central Visaya...

    This year, it’s all about the treats and the lighter side of Halloween. Skip the spooky and take a “walk in space” this Halloween at the Rockwell Tent. With crazy space-age costumes, an exciting black light show, interactive story-telling, and more surprises, kids will be celebrating a futuristic trick or treat at Power Plant Mall’s Tommorrowland on October 27, 2013. The party starts at 12 noon! Tickets are now available at the Power Plant Mall Admin Office (P1 Level) on weekdays and at the Mall Concierge Desk (R1 Level) on weekends. Each ticket priced at P600 already grants one child and one adult companion a loot bag plus access to all theevent activities and giveaways. Additional adult companions can also purchase tickets priced at P200 each. Buy your tickets now and enjoy a one-of-a-kind futuristic Halloween experience with your family atPower Plant Mall’s Tomorrowland! This event is in partnership with Universal Robina Corporation (Jack ‘n Jill C...

  In celebration of its 46th year, Repertory Philippines proudly announces the last production for its 76th theater season with THE PRODUCERS, the hilarious Broadway musical based on the 1968 Mel Brooks film of the same name. Written by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, with songs arranged by Glen Kelly and Doug Besterman, the original Broadway production of THE PRODUCERS (which opened at the St. James Theater on April 19, 2001 and starred Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick) won an unprecedented 12 Tony Awards, running for 2,502 performances. It spawned a successful London production running for just over two years, US national tours, many productions worldwide, and a 2005 film version.      THE PRODUCERS is about two wily theatrical producers who cook up a scheme to get rich by overselling interests in a Broadway flop. The humor of the show draws on ridiculous accents, homosexual stereotypes, and Nazis, along with many show business in-jokes. It is a sa...

You can now submit your health innovation ideas at www.meaningfulinnovation.asia/philippines Manila, Philippines – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) has officially kicked off its “Innovations that Matter to You” campaign, which encourages people from all walks of life to submit ideas on how to address three of the most crucial problems of the country today – the need for livable cities; proper nutrition for families; and easier access to quality healthcare solutions. The Philips Innovations campaign initially kicked off in Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, and Korea, but has been launched in the Philippines to adhere to the company’s goal of providing people with meaningful solutions that can ultimately improve the quality of their lives. Additionally, the Philips Innovations campaign in the Philippines seeks to leverage on technology as an important tool in making life better for everyone. Philips launched the first interactive mobile application about breast cancer i...

  As Gardenia has been one of the leading and most known bread products in the Philippines, they will lead this special event to promote and give more importance to  this industry which is the second staple food of our country.  World Bread Day would not have existed had it not been for the declaration by the International Union of Bakers and Bakers-Confectioners in 2005, designating October 16 as the date to celebrate the simple mixture of flour and water, which when heated has become one of the world’s staple foods. To commemorate this special global event, Gardenia Bakeries Philippines Inc. will be scouring for local culinary geniuses to concoct the “Next Big Sandwich Hit.” Targeting 10 universities with courses related to hotel and restaurant management and the culinary arts, Gardenia’s “The Next Big Sandwich Hit” is pitting 50 students from these schools to come up with sandwich creations that will knock the socks off anyone who bites into them. Participants w...

  Rodel Flordeliz receives award for the program Bread N’ Butter from GMB President Mr. Armando O. Bartolome and Fiorgelato/FiorCafe proprietor Mr. Ricardo Cuna For three (3) succeeding consecutive years, UNTV’s Bread N’ Butter gets the award for the best in business and travel show from the Association of Filipino Franchisers, Inc. , and it gives the viewers most  of the best business around the Philippines which gives us pride and dignity as a nation.  October starts with a hurrah for UNTV's Bread N' Butter as the business and travel show earns its third award for this year from the Association of Filipino Franchisers, Inc. (AFFI). The multi-awarded program received the Franchise Enabler Award for Media category at the 12th Filipino Franchise Show at the World Trade Center last October 4. 2013. Bread N' Butter was acknowledged for its support and promotional efforts for Filipino franchise brands as well as for Small and Medium Enterprises. The show is known for fea...