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NIKE CELEBRATES THE SPIRIT OF FILIPINOS WITH WE RUN MNL 2013

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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 Heralds the Age of Mobile Work Environments

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  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, ...

Lenovo boosts presence in the local smartphone and tablet market

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  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...

At Evercool , “Our people make the difference”

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    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....

Paktor, Meeting New Friends is as Easy as Swipe, Match, and Chat

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    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...

Western Digital Announces Q1 Revenue of $3.8 Billion and Non-GAAP Net Income of $514 Million, or $2.12 Per Share1

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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 ...

Lenovo appoints Michael Ngan as new Country General Manager for Philippines

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    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...