Enchanted Kingdom Presents “The Four Kings and Queen” Concert Featuring OPM Icons and Pops Fernandez!

Enchanted Kingdom is proud to present a concert that will bring back the golden era of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) “The Four Kings and Queen” on May 7, 2023, at the Enchanting Events Place at 7pm.

Under the musical direction of Gerry Matias, the Four Kings and a Queen concert is all set to wow the audience with a repertoire of OPM classics from the quartet of certified Hitmakers, plus a good dose of captivating performances from the undisputed Concert Queen Pops Fernandez with her renditions of top favorites and modern pop hits. Gerry Matias is a highly respected musician, composer, and arranger known for his exceptional talent in the music industry.

The concert promises to be a winning live entertainment phenomenon as the artists will perform their classic hits that have become part of the Filipino music culture. Fans can expect to hear Nonoy Zuñiga's "Kumusta Ka," Hajji Alejandro's "Nakapagtataka," Rey Valera's "Maging Sino Ka Man," Marco Sison's "Si Aida, Si Lorna, o Si Fe," and Pops Fernandez's "Don't Say Goodbye" and many more.

Ticket prices are VVIP at Php 5,000, VIP at Php 3,750, and General Admission at Php 2,000. For Concert & Admission to the park, ticket prices are VVIP at Php 5,700, VIP at Php 4,450, and General Admission at Php 2,700. Tickets are now available at Enchanted Kingdom Makati Sales Office, Front Gate ticket booths and online soon https://bit.ly/4Kings1QueenatEK. Fans can also check www.enchantedkingdom.ph and Facebook: enchantedkingdom.ph for more details.

This May 7, 2023, Enchanted Kingdom and the Four Kings and Queen of OPM invite everyone to join them as they celebrate the beauty and richness of Filipino music. It's a night not to be missed, so grab your tickets now!

 

For more information, feel free to get in touch with our Magical Guest Relations Office at 09088861271 (+632) 85843535 or (+632) 85844326 to 29 or email at mgrd@enchantedkingdom.ph.

Samsung’s ‘In the Mood for Food’ is a Foodie’s Fantasy Come To Life

Food will always be an integral part of life. Aside from the nourishment that it gives to our body, it has also become a passion point, whatever age bracket and social status you are in. Undoubtedly, as we grow in our knowledge of food and all the wonderful ways it is prepared, we naturally appreciate it more. As this knowledge and appreciation grows, we turn into full-fledged foodies—relishing every single plate and every single bite.

As they say, nothing brings people together like good food. Enjoying a great meal can be a source of comfort, can reignite memories, or even have the power to mend relationships. In line with this, Samsung has long established itself as the leading purveyor when it comes to innovative digital appliances that make our lives easier and more enjoyable. Through their Bespoke product line, which consists of award-winning products such as refrigerators and microwave ovens, anyone can easily have a stylish and more efficient way of living. 

Food for Fancy

Placing more emphasis on everyone’s fondness on food, Samsung launches their newest digital series entitled “In the Mood For Food”---a heart-warming, feel-good 5-episode series that will capture the attention of every foodie with riveting storytelling and delectable dishes featured.

Each episode of "In the Mood For Food" is themed according to different core messages surrounding the topic of food, ranging from Friendship and Family to Love, Comfort and Tradition, with such topics having an earnest impact on viewers. The series will also feature various characters that are relatable to everyone and their personal stories. Their paths will eventually lead to a diner where they will enjoy a meal and find closure to their different pain points. 

At the heart of every episode is Samsung’s Bespoke Home product line, all of which are designed to create a myriad of dishes and to support both professional chefs and home cooks alike through a wide range of functions. 

Let All Things ‘Bespoke’

Samsung Bespoke Products are designed to express yourself in every space. Thus to make your home feel more “you,” utilize customization through Bespoke and elevate your personal spaces with the colors and combinations that are uniquely your own.

If you want to give premium elegance to suit your modern kitchen style, then Samsung Bespoke Refrigerator is the best choice. With Bespoke's modular design concept, you can customize your fridge according to your taste, color and storage preferences, creating a perfect set-up right at your own kitchen.

Meanwhile, Samsung Bespoke Microwave Oven is everyone’s dream oven because it comes in two stylish and tasteful colors to complement your countertop design—clean pink and pure white. It’s not just aesthetically-pleasing, but highly functional, too. The Bespoke Microwave Oven features a Triple Distribution system which allows heat to deeply penetrate food in multiple directions to ensure that everything is cooked evenly and deliciously. Plus, it has an easy to clean interior coated with a smooth, durable ceramic enamel which is highly rust and scratch-resistant, letting your microwave last longer.

Watch the full episodes starting April 17, 2023 on Samsung PH Official Facebook Page and Samsung PH Official Youtube Page. To view and to know more about the lavish recipes, log on to www.samsung.com/ph. 

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network systems, and memory, system LSI and LED solutions. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at http://news.samsung.com.

Bangko Kabayan named ‘Best MSMEs Development Bank in PH’ at 2023 International Finance Awards

Bangko Kabayan has been named the Best MSMEs Development Bank at the 2023 International Finance Awards, recognizing the bank's commitment in supporting the growth and development of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).

MSMEs drive economic growth and development in many countries, particularly emerging economies. However, these businesses often face challenges in accessing their finances and other resources needed to grow and expand.

Bangko Kabayan has made it a priority to support MSMEs, recognizing the significant role they play in the economy. The bank has developed a range of products and services tailored to the unique needs of MSMEs, including financing, technical assistance, and training.

"We are honored to receive this award and recognized for our work in supporting MSMEs. We believe that MSMEs are the backbone of many economies, and we are committed to providing them with the resources they need to thrive and grow." ~Beatriz B. Romulo, CEO/President of Bangko Kabayan

Bangko Kabayan's recognition as the Best MSMEs Development Bank is a testament to the bank's commitment in supporting the growth and development of small businesses. The bank's continued focus on MSMEs will help drive economic growth and development in the succeeding years.

International Finance Awards recognises industry talent, leadership skills, industry net worth and capability on an international platform. Through the careful consideration of nominations by a qualified research team, winners are declared on the strength of their application and past accomplishments.

About Bangko Kabayan:

Bangko Kabayan Inc. has 23 branches and 1 branch Lite in the provinces of Batangas, Quezon and Laguna, focusing on municipalities with growth potential in the MSME sector, a deposit base of 51,200 depositors and resources of over P2.5B today.

Street culture, art, music and drinks intersect at Alfonso Brandy’s Alfie Alley

Sales and Marketing Director of Montosco Inc. Ms. Lauren Tanganco together with Alfie Alley host Alex Diaz and street artist, Mr. Dennis Bato

Having been in the Philippines for more than 20 years to date, Alfonso Brandy has always been known for its premium ingredients and imported quality. Made from the finest grapes of Spain’s La Mancha region and aged in the biggest single bodega in Jerez, Alfonso Brandy has made its way into more Filipino homes, and has now expanded its market – ang  tropang Alfie. 

As a way to thank and celebrate tropang Alfie, Alfonso Brandy brought together street culture, art, music and drinks at Alfie Alley, held at The Pop Up Katipunan in Quezon City last April 15, 2023. 

Branded as its first-ever street culture-themed outdoor event, Alfie Alley invited tropang Alfie to feel at home while enjoying the company of their friends and good music as they sip on Alfonso Brandy, whether on the rocks, with cola or with ginger ale and lemon. Showcased were the three Alfonso Brandy variants in their respective sari-sari-store-inspired booths, which also had their own limited edition merchandise and games for guests to enjoy.

Over at the Alfonso Light Booth, guests had the chance to snap a picture at the Alfie Alley Photobooth with their Alfie caps and shirts. Meanwhile, the Alfonso Zero Booth set up a thrilling Al-Flip Cup game where winners took home exciting prizes. Finally, the Alfonso Platinum Booth presented a Jenga-inspired game, Jengalfie Platinum, where one had to pick out the Alfonso Platinum block from the stack to win a special prize.

Guests enjoy the event with participation in booth activities and some alfie quiz games where they can play and win prizes

Art formed a huge part of Alfie Alley as well, as they unveiled a larger-than-life street-art-inspired Alfonso Brandy Bottle installation and a huge Alfie Alley mural created by artist Dennis Bato. Then, capping off the fun-filled event was Alfie Awitan, a string of musical performances by some of today’s biggest acts. The line-up included SSUT, Hulu, John Roa, I Belong To The Zoo, and Urbandub.

I Belong to the Zoo serenading the audience during the Alfie Awitan segment

Urbandub keeping the party alive as the audience sang along closing the Alfie Alley Program

Following Alfie Alley’s launch in Quezon City, the street culture-themed event is set to delight tropang Alfie again next month. Alfonso Brandy’s Alfie Alley will be making a stop at Papa Doms Bar and Restaurant in Tagaytay on May 20, to be followed by a run at Daluyon Beach Resort in La Union on May 27.

Mr. Dennis Bato the designer behind the new bottle design Alfonso Brandy's giant bottle and Alfie Alley graffiti wall

Make sure to drop by and feel at home sa #AlfieAlley by following #AlfonsoBrandy on facebook.com/alfonso1brandyph/, instagram.com/alfonsobrandyph/ and https://tinyurl.com/alfonsobrandyph.

HONOR starts opening experience stores nationwide, unveils limited-edition HONOR X9a 5G Midnight Black

HONOR Philippines, the leading global provider of smart devices, celebrates the opening of the first-ever HONOR Experience Store at SM Fairview, 3/F Cyberzone. 

“In just four months this year, HONOR has introduced four new HONOR X series devices that truly uplifted the lifestyle of our consumers. Aside from that, we’ve expanded our brand presence and partnerships with our dealers, establishing more than 500 kiosks across the country. We truly felt the support of our HONOR fans that’s why, starting today, April 15, we will commence at opening HONOR Experience Stores nationwide to provide best service to our consumers.” ~Stephen Cheng, HONOR Philippines Vice President

Experience HONOR nationwide

In addition to HONOR’s early feat, the leading technology brand, has officially announced the start of the opening of experience stores in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao targeting at least 100 experience stores to unveil until the end of the year. 

Here is the upcoming schedule of HONOR Experience Store Openings : 

Undeniably stunning in Midnight Black 

Due to popular demand, the limited-edition HONOR X9a 5G Midnight Black is finally here!  This crowd-favorite sports a 120Hz Premium OLED Curved Display bringing users a large screen with an impressive screen-to-body ratio. HONOR X9a 5G has an impressive 64 MP Super Triple Camera and a 2-Day Battery Life.

To get first dibs on this viral smartphone, visit the HONOR Experience Store in SM Fairview or any HONOR kiosk and partner dealer store near you to reserve. HONOR X9a 5G Midnight Black will officially be available on April 20 including your favorite online stores Shopee (https://bit.ly/3oh9VGt), Lazada ( https://bit.ly/3L0VuyT), and TikTok Shop (https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS8WXk7ow/), priced at P16,990.

HONOR has also announced its Summer Video Contest where fans can win an HONOR Smartphone! Interested participants can just capture their best summer trip and post a video on their social media accounts with the hashtags #HONORPH, #GoBeyond, and #HONORPHSummer2023.

For full mechanics and more announcements, you may visit HONOR’s website www.hihonor.com or social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorphilippines/) and TikTok: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines).

BPI launches new app for a future-ready banking experience

Photo shows (from left): TG Limcaoco, BPI President and CEO; Mariana Zobel de Ayala, BPI Consumer Bank Marketing, Platforms, & Digital Activation Head; Ginbee Go, BPI Executive Vice President and Consumer Banking Head; and, Fitz Chee, BPI Platforms Business Head

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) launched a totally new and future-ready mobile app with innovative features and services that go beyond convenient transactions and help more Filipinos work their way towards financial well-being. This reinforces the bank’s solid footing as a digital banking leader in the country.

“We’re proud of the new BPI app, and we know there’s room to continue improving. While we look at the best technology and digital solutions to ensure that we deliver excellent service, we anchor the designed experiences to what our customers need. Customers are looking for banks that can serve them well. We assure our clients that BPI will continue to constantly change with the times to meet their evolving needs.” ~Mr. Jose Teodoro "TG" Limcaoco, BPI President and CEO

Mr. Jose Teodoro "TG" Limcaoco, BPI President and CEO

According to Maria Cristina “Ginbee” Go, BPI Head of Consumer Banking, the new BPI app is key to the bank’s “phygital” approach to make the bank accessible to more Filipinos through physical branches, and digital channels and platforms.

“Our customers have the option to bank with the app in tandem with BPI branches and ATMs—giving them a choice of their preferred channel with integrated services like online booking of branch visits or cashless withdrawal.” ~Ms. Maria Cristina “Ginbee” Go, BPI Head of Consumer Banking

Ms. Maria Cristina “Ginbee” Go, BPI Head of Consumer Banking

Getting into the core features of the new app, BPI Consumer Bank Marketing, Platforms, and Digital Activation Head Mariana Zobel de Ayala emphasized that the new app goes beyond everyday transactions and helps build towards Filipinos’ financial independence.

Ms. Mariana Zobel de Ayala, BPI Consumer Bank Marketing, Platforms, and Digital Activation Head

“This boasts of a new design and experience, and we look forward to exciting new features that you won't find in the older BPI Mobile app like mobile check deposit, AI-powered insights on your savings and spending, and more. These are core retail products designed not just to be convenient and sustainable but also customer-centric even in the long-term.” ~Ms. Mariana Zobel de Ayala, BPI Consumer Bank Marketing, Platforms, and Digital Activation Head

 

Photo shows (from left): TG Limcaoco, BPI President and CEO; Mariana Zobel de Ayala, BPI Consumer Bank Marketing, Platforms, & Digital Activation Head; Fitz Chee, BPI Platforms Business Head; and, Ginbee Go, BPI Executive Vice President and Consumer Banking Head

The new BPI app highlights the following features: 

Improved User Experience
Users can get things done in fewer taps, with top transactions that are easier to access upon login and faster to finish. Help links are now found within transaction processes for easier access to guides and FAQs.
 

Online Account Opening
New clients can open a BPI #SaveUp account on the app within five minutes with just one ID. They can instantly start banking via the app.
 

Personal Finance Management (Coming in May)

BPI will be the first bank app to feature AI-powered tracking and insights. The app will offer financial advice, payment reminders, and actionable tips to help millions of Filipinos improve their financial wellness.

Other exciting features that are coming soon are mobile check deposit, real-time bill payment, cash withdrawal via QR, save favorite transactions, and more product applications.

Old to New
BPI Consumer Platforms Head Fitzgerald Chee pointed out that BPI Mobile app users do not have to delete their old app yet. He also explained that QR codes generated on the older BPI Mobile app are still going to work on the new BPI app. 

“You can continue to log in the older BPI Mobile app with your current username and password. Users that want to start enjoying the new BPI app can find easy-to-follow guides on our Facebook and YouTube channels. You can also view all your personalized settings, previous transactions, and statements right away on the new BPI app. For your security, the Mobile Key works within the new BPI app or the older BPI Mobile app. Users can choose which app version to activate their Mobile Key.” ~Mr. Fitzgerald Chee, BPI Consumer Platforms Head

Mr. Fitzgerald Chee, BPI Consumer Platforms Head

All these form part of the bank’s goal to further enable high-quality customer experiences in line with one of its core values to be a customer-centric organization. 

The BPI App is now available for download on the App Store and on Google Play <link to: https://bpi.onelink.me/Lrdg/appstore>.

Personal Collection Direct Selling, Inc. becomes the first Filipino-owned large-scale direct selling company to open in Malaysia

From a tiny warehouse in Quezon City with only one product and eight dealers in 2003, Personal Collection (PC) has grown to become one of the top direct selling companies in the country with more than 450 branches and hundreds of thousands of dealers selling hundreds of products in the Philippines alone. PC just got bigger when it launched in Malaysia recently, being the first Filipino-owned large-scale direct selling company to open its headquarters in the Malay peninsula.

In its 20th year, Personal Collection continues to champion the Great Life, providing livelihood opportunities not only to Filipino direct sellers, but also to Malaysian entrepreneurs. As part of its global expansion efforts, Personal Collection has started to propagate the Great Life vision in Malaysia, bringing its best-in-class products loved by millions of consumers to another robust economy in the Asia-Pacific region.

Attended by Malaysian entrepreneurs and direct sellers, the launch of PC Malaysia showcased Personal Collection’s bestsellers in the Philippines, including Tuff Toilet Bowl Cleanser (TBC) and sof & mmmmm Concentrated Fabric Conditioner. It also unveiled L’Essence, Personal Collection’s own essential oils line first introduced to the Malaysia market.

Just two days after the launch, PC Malaysia managing director Loi der Liang, a former C-executive in logistics and investments companies, received a Selangor Business Excellence Achievement Award from KSI-Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific and Economic Club of Kuala Lumpur at the 2023 Selangor International Economic Summit.

In the Philippines, PC has received prestigious distinctions for its #GreenLifeGreatLife movement. It has helped raise awareness of the company’s products with biodegradable packaging and formula  which inspired its CSR efforts where PC employees and dealers alike have been engaging in mangrove and tree planting, and coastal cleanups. For these initiatives, PC received a Silver Anvil Award for Specialized PR Program: Advocacy Campaign at the 58th Anvil Awards, Circle of Excellence Award for CSR Company of the Year at the 2022 Asia CEO Awards, and Finalist for Marketing Excellence 2022 Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility.

PC Malaysia will follow the successful business model of Personal Collection in the Philippines by selling best-in-class products through hardworking dealers so they can experience the “Great Life.” That was the dream and the goal when Personal Collection started in 2003, bettering the lives of thousands of Filipinos yearning to uplift their financial status.

Recently, Personal Collection pioneered the shift from recyclable packaging to biodegradable packaging and formula that are gentle on the environment. Through the years, Personal Collection also built regional depots across the Philippines, moved to a new headquarters, and added hundreds of thousands of direct sellers to its team. Now, it has started to offer the Great Life beyond the Philippines, starting with Malaysian direct sellers—young and old, new and experienced entrepreneurs – with a vision to spread the Great Life across the world.

For more information on Personal Collection Malaysia, visit https://www.personalcollection.com.my/. To know more about the company, check out https://bit.ly/StoryofPersonalCollection.