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Top local audit and tax advisory services firm KPMG R.G. Manabat & Co. (KPMG RGM&Co.), a member of KPMG International, recently hosted a cocktail celebration for its Japanese clients and the Japan business community here in the Philippines. The special guests were Sec. Ramon M. Lopez of the Department of Trade and Industry and Tsutomu Takahashi, chairman of KPMG Japan. Leading the local team was KPMG RGM&Co. chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) Roberto G. Manabat, who welcomed both Sec. Lopez and Takahashi, noting that the event aimed to highlight – and further bolster – the close economic ties between the Philippines and Japan. KPMG RGM&Co. vice chairman, chief operating officer, and head of the Japan desk Emmanuel P. Bonoan then introduced Sec. Lopez, who extolled the strong trade relations between Japan and the Philippines. “Japan is our largest trade partner,” Sec. Lopez emphasized. “The Philippines has a trade surplus with Japan, which is al...

Out-of-home advertising appears to be an effective touchpoint for middle class consumers in Metro Manila, with the country’s busiest highway, EDSA, garnering 43.9 percent market share of the multi-billion industry. This was revealed in the latest study conducted by Strategic Consumer and Media Incites (SMCI), a consumer and market research company, which covered respondents from 13 to 60 years old in all social classes A-E and those living around Metro Manila. The study titled: Out of Home Landscape and Advertising conducted by the SCMI showed that most billboard ads are products and services essential to lifestyle and not basic needs. South and North Luzon Expressways came in next with 21.2 per cent and 19.8 per cent shares, respectively. The rest of the secondary roads such as Ortigas, Commonwealth, Roxas Blvd., Quezon Ave., Espana, Quezon Blvd., Commonwealth, NAIA, and Marcos Highway shared 15 percent of the market share. Top ten billboard ads in Metro Manila incl...

Also included in the list of speakers are Mai Pham, author of several award-winning cookbooks including The Best of Vietnamese & Thai Cooking, Pleasures of the Vietnamese Table and Flavours of Asia and, Malcolm Lee who is the head chef and owner of the first Michelin-starred Peranakan restaurant, Candlenut, to name a few. Curated by K.F. Seetoh and organized by Makansutra and presented by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), this year’s WSFC17 is bigger and better with over 50 kinds of street food representing 13 different countries in over 30 stalls plus pop-up booths. Aside from World Street Food Dialogue, the event will also host the World Street Food Jamboree, where you can sample different local and international street food and at the same time mingle with celebrity chefs at the cooking demo; and the World Street Food Awards, where the best of industry professionals will be awarded. WSFC is one of the world’s biggest...

Solar Entertainment Corporation  strengthens its online presence with the launch of the new online show  SOLAR SCOOP , which can be viewed first via  http://www.solarentertainmentcorp.com/  starting on  Monday, May 29, 2017. Hosted by commercial model-boxing instructor  Vince Velasco  and dancer-actress  Kelley Day , SOLAR SCOOP is the first locally-produced 5-minute online show of Solar featuring exciting and trending topics on entertainment, sports, and lifestyle. Channel and program updates, corporate and sponsored events, and other campaigns of the Solar channels will also be featured on the online show “The launch of Solar Scoop signifies the beginning of the traction we are building in the digital industry. We will continue to widen our reach with the emerging audiences, especially online, and there are more exciting news ahead,” says  Solar Entertainment President and CEO Wilson Tieng . Don’t miss the 10-minute pil...

Atty. Rene “Rebo” Saguisag, Jr. is a multifaceted individual who, despite his busy profession, never turns down an opportunity to work with his passion. Aside from being a notable lawyer, following the footsteps of his father, prominent human rights lawyer Rene Saguisag Sr., He was also a former BEST Center coach and is currently the UAAP commissioner for two consecutive seasons, 78 and 79. On top of that, Atty. Rebo is also a strong advocate of sports development among the youth naming the Mindanao Peace Games as one of his involvements.  Recently, he even volunteered to manage his son’s little league baseball team.

Actor Matteo Guidicelli, in cooperation with Sun Life Asset Management Company, Inc. (SLAMCI), will be launching a series of vlogs (Video Blogs), which aims to teach Filipinos about how investing can help make their #LifeGoals come true. Dubbed “Make It Mutual”, the vlogs will tackle topics relevant to personal finance, such as growing one’s money, beating inflation and investing regularly. To make it easy for the viewer to relate these to real life, the modules shall be demonstrated in themes familiar to them, like fashion and fitness, among others.' All videos will be shared via social media to make it really accessible. “I’m thankful for the opportunity to lead another financial literacy campaign for SLAMCI. It’s definitely relevant and timely,” Mateo said. “I myself have life goals i’d like to pursue, and i’m happy to share that ever since i ‘made it mutual’ with SLAMCI, I’ve been well on my way to achieving all those goals. It would be great if more Filipinos c...

Author Lohel A. Martirez with his youngest daughter Hazel M. Garcia who is also working in the insurance industry. The 5 th Edition of the Philippine Insurance Code Annotated by underwriting consultant Lohel A. Martirez is now available! The work is based on the Philippine Insurance Code (Presidential Decree No. 612) which was extensively amended by Republic Act no. 10607--- and includes universally accepted insurance principlesin Life & Non-Life, leading decided cases, and good customs of the industry. Carefully selected reference materials from various sources both here and abroad were studied and explained, in a manner and style understood on first reading. Martirez has served the insurance industry for more than five decades in various capacities both in the home offices and the field, as Executive Vice President/ Chief Operating Officer and other previous managerial positions. He was also Annotator of the Supreme Court Reports Annotated (SCRA); Court of Appe...

Last Thursday, May 11, 2017 Marriott Manila invite Media to a vegan wholesome eat and sweet  treat. Since most of  their menus are red and white meat , It is high time that they introduced some of the healthy options needed by most of the people on the high statures  and of course those who are sick and need to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Ever thought of shifting to vegan lifestyle? Just go for it! Don’t be scared of running out of ideas where to get your plant-based cravings because veganism has landed at Marriott Hotel Manila. Imagine your usual vegetables reinvented by their award-winning chefs. Vegan or not, it is a culinary treat to get your hands into - now!   Mediterranean appetizer, Chickpea Falafel ,    Grilled Forest Mushroom and Leeks                        Chocolate Mojito Ice Pops Vegan Gone Fancy Drop the “steak” on Cru Steakhouse, v...

It’s difficult not to recognize Tessa Prieto-Valdes – celebrity, society figure, columnist, TV and social media personality. And why not? What with her eye-catching outfits in bright shades, colorful accessories, her bubbly and cheery personality, plus her outgoing nature. But what people perhaps don’t realize is that with her public persona, Tessa is first and foremost a mother to four kids, and that her road to motherhood wasn’t always that easy. Her oldest, Bryan, is 32 years old while her youngest daughter is 12. “I gave birth to my eldest child Bryan at very young age,” Tessa confides. “I was a solo parent before I met my husband and got married.” At that time, she was earning her interior design degree in the United States, and along with attending to her studies, she had to raise a child and keep house, all by herself. Celebrity mom Tessa Prieto-Valdes, chooses true brilliance It is this selflessness that Bryan, who is involved i...

How can the mothers of present times -maintain strong connection with their kids? Millenial mom's nowadays need to know how to make their kids feel that they are not alone though today most of the mothers works together with their partners and teach their child to cope up specially on this connected through Internet and Social Media platforms . They need the quality time and a real friend to lean on and play with . Modern moms are now defined as women who juggle parenthood and career with skill and grace. However, while work and motherhood truly go well with each other, they can also often clash. Realistically, there will be times when even the best of women can feel overwhelmed by all their responsibilities. An international study conducted in UK, concludes that the bond between parent and child plays a crucial factor in child development. The same report says that being a working, modern mother does not increase risk of having an insecure attachment to kids. R...

Mother’s Day is the perfect day to show your love and appreciation for the woman who loves you unconditionally – your Mom.  Make this occasion extra special with an all-time favorite Baskin-Robbins ice cream cake! Apart from a wide variety of sizes and flavors to choose from, you can also customize the design of your cake. Plus, make it even grander by getting Baskin-Robbins’ new two-layer cakes! Visit Baskin-Robbins shops at SM East Ortigas and Ayala 30th in Pasig, Central Square, Bonifacio High Street, Uptown Place Mall, and SM Aura in Bonifacio Global City; Greenbelt 5 and Glorietta 5 in Makati; Fairview Terraces, Trinoma Mall, SM North (Main Building and The Block) in Quezon City; SM Southmall in Las Pinas; Solenad in Sta Rosa, Laguna; SM Dasmariñas in Cavite; and SM Pampanga.  For more information, log on to www.baskinrobbins.ph or check out their social media accounts: facebook.com/baskinrobbinsph, Twitter, and Instagram @baskinrobbinsph.

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