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Only a year after taking on the challenge of entering the robust Philippine smartphone market, realme Philippines has established a strong presence in the market, achieving record-breaking sales both online and offline, across different channels, getting recognition for every product launched, landing a top spot among established smartphone brands and building strong brand connection and preference among Filipino smartphone users.

Realme Philippines is confident its powerful and highly competitive array of products from budget to upper midrange smartphones will continue to win market following. The realme signature is increasingly becoming synonymous with real value – delivering high-tier experience at much more affordable price points and making technology accessible to every Filipino that deserves optimum smartphone performance.

Kicking off the holiday season is a series of holiday promotions and offerings, with more affordable prices for the realme C2, realme 3 Pro and realme 5 Pro. Alongside this is the much-anticipated 12.12 sale on Lazada with amazing deals for customers, and the initial sale of the realme Buds 2 and realme buds wireless accessories.

Rocking it with 7

Realme Philippines rocked the local smartphone industry with its seven smartphones in its lineup: the entry-level royalties realme C1 and C2, midrange champions realme 3 and realme 3 Pro, quad-camera powerhouses realme 5 and realme 5 Pro, and the newly launched 64MP quad-camera Xpert realme XT.

All these smartphones deliver on the brand’s promise of real value, consistently being listed by different tech critics as among the best in their respective price segments. The realme 5 was recently hailed as the top two best-selling smartphone at LazMall’s Grand 11.11 sale. The realme XT, like the preceding realme smartphones, sold like pancakes in its first online and offline sales to beat previous sales records.

In 2020, realme Philippines is looking forward to bringing into the local market more realme global products to provide its Filipino fans more game-changing smartphone options, and high-quality tech lifestyle accessories such as the new wireless buds and tech backpack.

Building real-ationships

Realme Philippines works vigorously to establish its brand in multiple touchpoints. Banking on the growing online retail culture in the country, realme Philippines sealed partnerships with leading e-commerce platforms such as Lazada, Shopee and ArgoMall. The brand also broadens its reach offline, closing 2019 with 4,500 partner stores, which include big IT players.

True to its commitment of making high-performing devices attainable for more Filipinos, realme also partnered with top financing company Home Credit. The partnership continues to bear fruits for both brands, with Home Credit’s Chief Sales Officer Petr Korinek announcing that realme is among the top 5 most-availed smartphones through its plans in just 6 months.

Realme Philippines’ collaboration with Moonton, the developer of the No.1 game in the Philippines Mobile Legends, has also cemented the former’s position in the gaming sphere. Further propelling this is the brand’s own Mobile Legends tourneys, which were supported by top gamers such as Ako Si Dogie, a known personality within the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang community with millions of social media followers.

Acknowledging the tech savviness of the Filipino consumer, realme Philippines hopes to further bolster its presence in the tech space by partnering with leading PC brand Acer. This partnership led to realme Philippines’ Christmas raffle promo #realGalo, which will give away Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptops to 10 lucky customers who will purchase a realme smartphone from November 23 to December 22.

The brand’s most valued relationship however, is with its fans and user base. Realme Philippines currently has the biggest and most-active smartphone community in the country. Realme nurtures this family, with executives personally attending to customer queries and joining knowledge-sharing forums through their Facebook group, which now has 75,000 members. All members can join special events, promos and activities.

Realme Philippines Marketing Director Austine Huang shares, “We at realme make sure that we keep it real in everything we do: real value in our products and real and strong bond with our partners. We are grateful for the strong support of our brand partners, the media and tech experts, and of course, our realme squad. Thank you! Expect nothing but the best from realme in the coming year. Join us as we dare to leap to a more fun and exciting 2020!”

Going full-steam into 2020

Realme Philippines places a premium on user experience and convenience and affordability in its products and services. This principle is reflected in the brand’s growing range of unmatched devices across different price points and their availability in multiple online and offline channels.

To make sure its customers have optimum access to its stores, realme is gearing to further increase its offline presence this 2020. The brand currently has 4,500 partner stores, 220 kiosks and 13 concept stores nationwide. Today is also the opening of the brand’s flagship concept store in Iloilo City, and another concept store at SM Sucat.

Kicking off the holiday season are the markdowns for favored realme smartphones, such as the #RealEntrylevelKing realme C2 2GB+32GB, now priced at only Php4,990, and its 3GB+64GB variant, now available for only Php5,990. The gaming phone realme 5 Pro 8GB+128GB is now only Php12,990. Through these price drops, realme has just made its product line the best smartphones offered at real value prices.

For more information on realme Philippines and its products, customers may visit its official Facebook and Instagram accounts at @realmePhilippines.

So you’re married! Congratulations! After all the fuss and bother of wedding preps and setting up for a life together, you newlyweds surely deserve a relaxing and fun honeymoon. Get your marriage off to an excellent start by jetting off to one (or more) of these destinations made for two!

La Union

Get the finest of sun, sand, and surf in this up and coming province in Luzon. Apart from its rising reputation as a surfing spot and festival site, La Union has its share of idyllic resorts perfect for a romantic getaway. Be swept off your feet in the Grecian inspired hideaways at Poro Point or take in the natural vistas and pure shores in San Juan! Many of the accommodations in these lovely spots have amenities such as beach side cabanas, spas, 5-star dining and other niceties to suit your tastes and preferences. La Union makes an excellent base for short trips to Pangasinan or Illocos Sur, which are also renowned for their beaches, excellent cuisine, and historical sites.

Batanes

Are you lovebirds also shutterbugs? Then look no further than Batanes for some of the best landscapes in the world. Batanes is perfect for those craving both solitude and adventure; it is far off from the beaten track and has many opportunities for mountain biking and island hopping. The vistas of this province are worth capturing both in camera and as memories. Feeling more sedentary? Sample the local cuisine or simply cozy up together in sight of the wild seas and rugged cliffs just a stone’s throw away from your room.

Bohol

The island province of Bohol provides the best of both worlds when it comes to honeymoon destinations: world class amenities alongside a myriad of activities and day trips great for vacationing couples. There are many hotels and resorts within and around Tagbilaran City, or on the beautiful island of Panglao a short drive away. These cushy accommodations are a short walk or drive away from white sand beaches perfect for those seeking to commune with nature. You can even try something new together such as snorkelling, scuba diving, kayaking and other water sports thanks to all the waterfront facilities tied to these resorts. Beaches aren’t your thing? Head inland to visit the renowned Chocolate Hills or take a lunchtime cruise down the idyllic Loboc River.

Camiguin

Another island province that should be on your list of top destinations is Camiguin. Located a short boat ride away from Butuan or Cagayan de Oro, Camiguin boasts some of the most unspoiled sights in this part of Mindanao. There is no shortage of things to do: whale watching, scuba diving, snorkeling, or simply sunbathing and splashing on the beach. Camiguin is also renowned for its hot springs, which flow from the slopes of the volcano Mount Hibok-Hibok. What more could you ask for in order to relax?

Tagaytay

Can’t get away from the metropolis for too long? Then head up to Tagaytay for a weekend (and some) of much needed R&R. This city is known for its crisp and cool breezes that are perfectly coupled with mainstays such as piping hot bulalo and aromatic kape barako enjoyed while taking in the breath-taking sight of Taal Lake. There is no shortage of places to stay in Tagaytay: you can pick from large hotels such as Taal Vista or cozy hideaways such as Sonya’s Garden. From here you can wine and dine on any of the lovely restaurants along Tagaytay ridge, or take daytrips to surrounding towns such as Nasugbu, Amadeo, and Silang. Staying in? Avail of spa services or other in-house amenities that help make Tagaytay the city for rejuvenation.

Although extended honeymoons in London, Paris and other cities remain dream favorites, the Philippines has much to offer for newlyweds needing breathing room before heading on into the realities of married life together. This might be the only time for a while that it will be just you two, away from the world! We hope that this list will help you consider visiting the Philippines to celebrate the start of a new chapter in your lives. Once again, congratulations!

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The world’s leading cleft charity, Smile Train has partnered with Seda Hotels for the third consecutive year to raise awareness for children with defts through selling customized Smile Train ornaments and Christmas cards at each of their locations.

“For the first two years, we, the Seda Community and hotels and resorts under Ayala Land, were able to raise funds to support 100 cleft surgeries for Smile Train’s patients nationwide. We continue to partner with Smile Train as we aim to raise more funds to help support more children with defis in the country," said Senior Group General Manager of Seda Hotels Mr. Andrea Mastellone. “This holiday season, we invite our guests, employees, and partners to support us in this cause to help change the lives of many Filipino children, including their ability to eat, breathe, and speak.”

Seda Bonifacio Global City (BGC) Tree Lighting Event

In celebration of their three-year partnership with Smile Train, Seda BGC hosted a tree lighting event for the benefit of Smile Train patients. Individuals brought their family and friends for a night of fun and to witness the beautiful lights. Apart from welcoming the Christmas season, the tree lighting ceremony also served as an appreciation party for Seda’s partners and clients, as well as a commemoration for the near-completion of its expansion tower.

“It is estimated that 5,000 babies are born with a cleft in the Philippines every year. As we celebrate our 29th year around the world, we are thankful to our partners like Seda Hotels who have been enabling us to raise awareness and create a better future for children with clefts,” said Smile Train Area Director for South East Asia Kimmy Flaviano.

Since 1999, Smile Train, with the support of its donors and partners around the worid, has supported more than 1.5 million cleft surgeries to children in need in their own communities. In the Philippines alone, Smile Train has supported more than 50,000 deft surgeries since 2001.

For more information about Smile Train's global efforts and to make a donation, please visit smiletrain.org. To learn more about Smile Train’s programs in the Philippines, follow Smile Train on Twitter and Instagram @SmiIeTrainPh, and like us on Facebook at @SmileTrainPhilippines

Bonifacio Global City comes Aglow with a Christmas Fairytale! a Fairytale Christmas Tree was recently unveiled illuminating the center of Bonifacio High Street with the help of magical fairies and fireworks display!

Swirling fairies, pixie dust, and dancing lights all came together in a magical fairytale as Bonifacio Global City (BGC) held its annual Christmas lighting ceremony—AGLOW: a BGC Christmas Fairytale, to officially welcome the holidays last November 20, 2019 at Bonifacio High Street.

The night was filled with enchantment as BGC unveiled its stunning 55-foot Christmas tree centerpiece, standing tall at 7th Avenue, alongside a sea of twirling fairies awakened through the genuine wish of kids of Fort Bonifacio, beneficiaries of the Christmas Aklat Project led by Fort Bonifacio Development Foundation, BGC’s social responsibility arm.

A spectacular fireworks display then lit up the evening sky. And as fairy dust rained on the venue, the centerpiece burst into a brilliant blaze of colors, lit in all its splendor. Guests were guided by fairies carrying lanterns to a holiday dinner treat under the stars at the Bonifacio High Street Park which was filled with shining lights creating a truly magical spectacle. Indeed, BGC was aglow.

“BGC always aspires to bring something new for our BGCitizens. This year’s Holiday celebration centers on giving people a magical Christmas that will bring out the kid who once believed in limitless possibilities and happily-ever-afters. This whole celebration aims to spark that joy all over again,” said Myra Ocampo, Head of BGC’s Commercial Operations.

There’s more to love in BGC as it kicks off its festive holiday calendar:

Nov 22 – 24 Toys & Gifts Fair An awesome selection of gifts and trinkets for the whole family

Dec 1 - 2 BGC Passionfest 2019: Passion Playground

An annual city fiesta with loads of food, games, music and the arts. Highlights include a free concert by Coke Studio featuring Sarah G, The Juans, and St. Wolf and a fun run.

Dec 7-8 Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Dec 15-23 Anticipated Community Simbang Gabi

All Fridays of Dec BGC Fireworks Display. 8pm. Bonifacio High Street Central

All Sundays of Dec Santa Meet & Greet 4-7pm. G/F, One Bonifacio High Street (Near Zara)

Dec 31 New Year’s 2019 Countdown at 5th Avenue, BGC

You too can be part of this Christmas fairytale. Come visit Bonifacio High Street to experience a magical holiday! For more information and updates, check out BGC’s official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/BoniHighStreet/

Juvenal Sanso is a Spanish-born painter best known for his surreal landscapes. His graphic, textured works are painted in a bright palette culled from memories of his idyllic childhood in the Philippines, full of lush plant life and tropical skies

Fundacion Sansó recently held an exhibit at their gallery in San Juan to mark the occasion of Señor Sanso’s 90th birthday.

Juvenal Sansó has been one of the foremost pioneering modernists in Philippine contemporary art scene with a career spanning almost seven decades.

Born on 23 November 1929, in the town of Reus, in the Catalonian region of Spain, Sansó emigrated to the Philippines along with his entire family to escape the turbulence of the Spanish Civil War, and eventually became an internationally-recognized multifaceted artist recognized in Spain, France, and the Philippines.

Having narrowly escaped death twice during the Japanese occupation, Sansó studied art under the mentorship of Alejandro Celis who taught him lessons in painting at the age of 17. In 1948 to 1951, Sansó enrolled in the Fine Arts program of the University of the Philippines were he was taught by the likes of Fernando Amorsolo, Guillermo Tolentino and Ireneo Miranda, the vanguards of the “conservative” school of painting. Seeking his own artistic style, he embraced modernism while sitting in classes by Cesar Legaspi, Galo Ocampo and Antonio Garcia-Llamas at the University of Santo Tomas.

That same year, Sansó garnered multiple awards for his works at the Art Association of the Philippines Annual Art Competition in particular: The Sorcerer (first prize in Traditional Oil Painting) and Incubus (first prize in Watercolor); with a similar recognition at the Shell National Student Art Competition for Cha Bianing (third prize).

He furthered his own studies in Europe, enrolling at the Academia di Belle Arti in Rome, 1951, and the L’Ecole Nationale des Beaux-Arts in Paris, 1952. In Paris, he held his first one-man exhibition of his works at the Galerie de la Maison des Beaux-Arts in 1956, and subsequently returning to the Philippines for his first local one-man of his etchings at the Philippine Art Gallery in 1957. In 1964, the Cleveland Museum of Art awarded his etching titled “Lueurs” as “Print of the Year”, previously awarded to the likes of Salvador Dali and Henri Matisse coinciding with an exhibition in the same museum in that year. A special retrospective commemorating the artist’s 25-year was culminated with a retrospective at the Cultural Center of the Philippines in 1974, a distinct honor given to a few distinguished living artists.

By 1976, Sansó through one of his foremost patrons, Luis Ma. Araneta held a major retrospective comprising of 1,000 works at the General Bank and Trust Company, coinciding with the International Monetary Fund-World Bank (IMF-WB) annual meetings in Manila; that was compiled in a monograph written by art critic Alfredo Roces. In 1988, Sansó reached the zenith of his artistic excellence by being the feature of six exhibitions held at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila, Alliance Française de Manille, Finale Art File, Ayala Museum, the Lopez Museum and Library and the Centro Cultural de España. In that same year, the Eugenio Lopez Foundation, Inc. published a book written and designed by Dr. Rodolfo Paras-Perez, the foremost art historian at that time.

His long artistic career has been capped with numerous important state recognitions, including the Presidential Medal of Merit of the Philippines in 2006; the Distinguished King's Cross of Isabela by King Juan Carlos I of Spain in 2007 that is often likened to a British knighthood; and the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Order of Arts and Letters) from the French Government in 2007. Sansó has been represented globally in over forty museums including the Musee d' Art Moderne in Paris, the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the Museo de Arte Contemporaneo in Madrid, the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Museum of Modern Art. In the Philippines, his works are featured in various public and private institutions including the National Museum of the Philippines, the Ateneo Art Gallery, and the Cultural Center of the Philippines, as well in many respected private collections of prominent American, European and Philippine families and companies including that of Nelson Rockefeller, Vincent Price, Elsa Schiaparelli, Jean Cocteau and the Rothschild family among others.

His art has been classified by art historians as straddling Expressionism and Surrealism. The noted art critic and poet John Ashbury described Sansó’s works in a column for the New York Herald Tribune as follows: “...His approach to Surrealism is most evident in his pictures of flowers or fruit, which suggest anthropomorphic still-lifes of the 16th century Italian painter Arcimboldo…” Even in the guise of worldwide recognition, Sansó’s art captured the essence of the Philippine beauty seen in its barong-barongs, baklads and flowers. When asked on this point by the late art critics Leonidas V. Benesa and Ray Albano in an interview on the onset of his 25-year retrospective at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Sansó stated,“...The Filipino experience in the strongest of them all, my paintings being basically nostalgic reminiscences. Of course, being away from the Philippines makes my paintings even more Filipino. I’m sure, if I came back to the Philippines, then all the European things would come out.” True to form, Sansó returned back to his “homeland” and resided permanently in the Philippines in 2003, after nearly staying for over fifty years in Europe.

In a recent interview to art writer Duffie Hufana Osental in 2013, he desired to build a not-for-profit foundation that would serve as the preservation of his artistic contributions and fulfil his wish to support emerging young artists. “My aim is really education. I want to help younger people. Hopefully Fundacion Sansó can provide art education to the art loving public as well as scholarships to deserving artists.” The Fundacion Sansó, a not-for-profit art foundation in 2014 was set-up, to preserve his artistic contributions and legacy to Philippine art primarily comprised of the art collection including his personal archive, ephemera, and library. The Fundacion has since diversified its exhibitions and education programs by showcasing Philippine contemporary artists and has hosted public lectures focusing on pertinent social issues affecting today’s society. In order to fulfill the desire of Sansó to support emerging young artists, the Fundacion launched in 2016, the Fundacion Sansó Fine Arts Student Stipend Program in were artists were carefully selected and provided a regular monthly stipend to help augment their financial resources in order to purchase their art supplies and assist in other expenses necessary for their studies.

Sansó never envisioned himself to be a force within the art community, but for he enjoyed making art that became primary outlet of his personal expressions. For his art became a slow and winding narration of his life, between triumph and tragedy. The late art historian Rod. Paras-Perez perfectly sums up in his monograph on the human nature of his art. He writes: “With a passion truly Hispanic in intensity, Sansó believes that the act of painting is an intimate, private confession. The audience is always, for him, an intrusive eavesdropper...It is the point in Sansó’s solitary voyage to the self. Sansó set out alone and painted brooding images or sunlit seashores as witnesses to every confrontation with the self. And every cry honor our laughter. Each sunlit seashore becomes an homage to the moonbeam each one carries as talisman. And Sansó moves on.”

Even at 90, Sansó’s art continues to inspire the multitudes who seek themselves in their art, just as Juvy always tried to capture day in and out. His works can be viewed in all major Philippine art museums, and especially the foundation he co-built: Fundacion Sansó in San Juan City.

New Certificate of Authenticities to be launched by Fundacion Sansó

Auction prices for Philippine art have been reaching incredulous levels lately, a success that one must take with caution. In the past few years, there has been a serious spate of fakes entering the market. They even often include forgeries of certificates of authenticity from various estates by the National Artists and of noted Philippine visual artists.

A case in point back in 2012, a prestigious international auction house was offering a purported 1976 work by National Artist Vicente Manansala, sourced to be from a prestigious private Asian collection as part of Southeast Asian Modern Art sale in Hong Kong. This was despite a similar artwork being in the possession of a noted lady collector based in Manila, that was reproduced in the monograph on the artist back in 1980. The dubious artwork was subsequently withdrawn upon an agreement between the auction house and the art foundation that preserves the legacy of Manansala. In the subsequent year, a dubious drawing reputed to have been made by National Artist Benedicto “BenCab” Cabrera was being offered in a fundraising sale for the victims of Typhoon Yolanda. It was deemed a fake by the artist himself. These incidents show that there is a necessity for a concerted effort to tackle this plague harming the art community as a whole. Fundacion Sansó is among those who are taking up the challenge to ensure that only genuine works by Juvenal Sanso enter the art market.

In line with its efforts to continuously strengthen its Authentication Services, Fundacion Sansó has started issuing Certificates of Authenticities (COA) with stronger security features. Fundacion Sansó Certificates of Authenticity have a pair of numbered hologram stickers. One sticker will be placed on artworks authenticated by the museum, while its pair is on the certificate which, itself, has several security features, including microtexts and invisible marks which only show under a specific spectrum of UV light. This sticker will be attached by an authorized staff of the museum to the frame or any part of the artwork, keeping in mind the proper handling and conservation of artworks. This process is an additional security feature that will be included in the museum’s database of authenticated works. This endeavor is to ensure an improved security protocol to protect our collectors and patrons from art fraud. The public is advised to have their works duly authenticated by Fundacion Sansó in order to eradicate fakes from entering the art market.

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It’s going to be an exciting holiday season as Greenhills launches its first Laser Light Symphony that is sure to keep everybody entertained.

The first of its kind in the Philippines, this brilliant show features two expert laser dancers showcasing their talents with the play of laser lights – a delightfully entertaining and colorful show that will appeal to all. Staged in collaboration with Smart, the laser show will run every half hour from 6 to 10 pm from November 15 through January 5, 2020 at the G-Strip Parking area, bringing an element of fun and surprise to the holiday festivities. Best of all, this laser show is free. Watch the inaugural show on November 15 and be amazed at the amazing fireworks that will signal the start of the Christmas festivities.

The laser show is a unique accompaniment to the Christmas Night Market that will rise at the same spot, allowing everyone to enjoy the best holiday shopping right at the country’s shopping mecca – right up to midnight. Tenants such as Kyuri Sushi, Curry Boss, Sinji Dimsum, Pinoy Yakitori, Bulacan Lugaw Kitchen, The Tipsy Tea and so much more will be there to fill everyone’s holiday cravings. Find gifts for everyone on your gift list as you make your way through the widest array of items you can ever dream of. For even more choices, there’s also the Wonderland Bazaar at the VMall Lobby and the Holiday Tiangge Fair at the Center Mall, both open until 10 PM, with items to match every budget. Start your Christmas shopping with the array of clothes, accessories, bags, furniture, makeup, and speciality food at the fair.

What’s Christmas without food? For the most memorable dining experiences this Christmas, Greenhills has partnered with Mastercard and Zomato for Holiday Feast with Treats, where diners with a single receipt worth P2,000 and use their Mastercard debit, credit, or prepaid card to enjoy special treats. Get rewarded at participating food establishments such as Bangus Republic, Bijin Nabe by Tsukada Nojo, Jay-jay’s Chicken Inasal, Kamameshi Town, Luk Yuen, Mesa, Mom & Tina’s, Moshi Koshi, Pho Hoa, Shakey’s, Shrimp Bucket, Sugar House, Omakase, Tim Hortons, and more.

Spreading the spirit of good cheer will be Santa Claus, who will come for a meet and greet every Saturday of the Christmas Season, right at the VMall on Greenhills’ Giant Santa Chair. Indulge your little ones’ fantasies with a photo session with the man in red. To let everyone feel the joy of the season, carolers will serenade guests with well-loved holiday songs every Sunday in the run-up to Christmas.

Keeping a beautiful Filipino tradition alive, Simbang Gabi masses will be held nightly from December 15 to 23 at the Chapel of the Holy Family right within the mall – allowing guests to hear mass right while staying close to all the conveniences and delights that Greenhills Shopping Center offers.

Drop by Greenhills for a great Christmas experience! For more information on Greenhills’ Christmas Festivities, visit their social media pages at www.facebook.com/greenhillsofficial and www.instagram.com/greenhillsph, and subscribe to their newsletter at www.ortigasmalls.com.

Jack Daniel's, the world’s number one whiskey celebrates the Holidays by sharing the special Lynchburg tradition of putting JD Holiday Barrel Tree on key locations in cities and towns all over the globe.

In the Philippines, the tree lighting event was unveiled on November 13, 2019 at C1 Park, 5th Avenue, High Street Central Square, Bonifacio Global City (BGC).

Sticking to the long-standing tradition of spreading festive warmth to family and friends across multiple generations, Jack Daniel’s has repurposed its own whiskey barrel to create a symbolic structure that champions the top whiskey brand’s sole message of “it’s not what’s under the tree that matters. It’s who’s around it.”

It’s the third time that the award-winning distillery is putting up the iconic Holiday Barrel Tree in the Philippines. The highly anticipated global tradition debuted in 2014 in two Metro Manila venues: Fuente Circle in Eastwood City and at The Fort Plaza in Bonifacio Global City. The tree lighting celebration found a new home in C1 Park in 2019, coinciding with the launch of its first ever pop-up bar in the Philippines, the Jack Daniel’s Bar No. 7.

This year, Jack Daniel’s is building a newly designed Holiday tree made from repurposed and deconstructed whiskey barrel. The distinctly classic design is tailored specifically for C1 Park, showcasing a formidable but effortlessly beautiful Christmas structure with detailed craftsmanship.

This special Holiday run also gives guests a festive experience via Jack Daniel’s Bar No. 7, the Jack Daniel’s pop-up bar, which features special JD Holiday cocktails including the JD Holiday Highball.

Jack Daniel’s is also set to give a taste of the Holiday spirit in the Northern region as it mounts another Holiday Barrel Tree at Mile Hi Center, Camp John Hay in Baguio City on November 29, Friday until January 5, 2020.

JD Holiday Promo

Swing by and experience a JD yakitori feast like no other starting November 16, 2019 and for the entire month of December at the Jack Daniel’s Bar No. 7 in Bonifacio Global City.

For a limited time, you can try Nanbantei of Tokyo’s yakitori sampler with the special JD sauce, paired perfectly with four (4) or two (2) Jack Daniel’s Holiday Highball drinks in an irresistible value deal for both solo and group orders.

About Jack Daniel’s

Officially registered by the U.S. Government in 1866 and based in Lynchburg, Tenn., the Jack Daniel Distillery, Lem Motlow, proprietor, is the oldest registered distillery in the United States and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Brown Forman Corporation is the maker of the world-famous Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey, Gentleman Jack Rare Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire, Jack Daniel’s Sinatra Select, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Gold No. 27, and Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails.

For 18+ y.o. Gather merrily. Drink Responsibly.

FEU emerged as the big winner in this year’s Golden Kubeta Awards (GKA), topping the Schools and Universities category and winning the People’s Choice Award with more than 10,000 social media votes.

Joining FEU in the winners’ circle are the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) in the Terminals and Stations category, National Museum of Natural History in the Government Offices category, and Xentro Mall Polangui in the Malls and Restaurants category.

Xentro Mall’s Antipolo branch was last year’s grand winner, besting 13 other finalists for the coveted Golden Kubeta top plum.

There is no grand winner this year, however – only winners in each of the four different categories. This was the result of a rules change that introduced a physical audit component to the judging. The four winners got the highest final scores, following a rigorous three-step selection process that combined physical audits with social media voting.

For the first round, nominations were crowdsourced via social media platforms, and posts had to use the hashtag #GoldenKubeta to qualify. Initial nominees were then asked to provide additional photos of their toilets to make their nomination official.

Those who were able to submit the required additional photos – 41 establishments, in this case – moved on to the second round: the physical audit. A team from GKA visited each of the 41 establishments to do a surprise check of the nominated toilets, as well as to conduct interviews with the people managing the establishments regarding their wastewater management practices.

The 41 nominees were then shortlisted to three finalists per category, and subjected to online polling via Facebook – the third and final round of the competition. Voting was done from Nov. 12-15 through the Kubeta PH Facebook community page, with all reactions, excluding sad and angry, counting as votes for each nominated establishment.

All categories had three finalists each, except for the Government Offices category, where only one nominee made the cut.

The winners were determined by combining the audit results (80 percent) and social media votes (20 percent).

Maynilad’s Golden Kubeta Awards is an awareness and education campaign that seeks to bring the conversation about proper wastewater management to the mainstream. It also envisions clean and comfortable public restrooms in establishments, regardless of type and industry, all over the country.

It is part of Maynilad’s Kubeta PH campaign, an integrated information, education, and communication campaign that aims to spur positive action from all stakeholders on wastewater management. It is likewise done in conjunction with World Toilet Day, a United Nations observance day that is meant to spread awareness and prompt action on the global sanitation crisis.

“While serving only the West Zone, we believe it is our duty to help the public understand wastewater management better, in the hopes of spurring positive action that will, ultimately, result in the rehabilitation and preservation of our water bodies,” Maynilad President and CEO Ramoncito S. Fernandez said in his speech during the awards ceremony.

“We hope that all of you here today will also be our partners in spreading the gospel of proper wastewater management. Our collective effort in ensuring that wastewater is properly treated before being discharged to different bodies of water will ensure a better future for the next generation,” he further said.

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