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The Southeast Asian Premier Business and Achiever Award 2023

On December 8, a stellar lineup of distinguished guests at the Winford Resort & Casino Manila in Manila gathered for the illustrious Southeast Asian Premier Business and Achiever Award 2023 ceremony. The guests represented a wide range of industries.

La Visual Corporation and Sirbisu Channel organized the event, which was elegant, inspiring, and full of memorable moments. It was attended by all the recipients, distinguished visitors, and representatives of the media.

The event, according to Nirro de Leon-Marcelo, Chairman of the Awards Committee, is devoted to paying tribute to those who have consistently shown dedication, creativity, and brilliance in a variety of fields, as well as those who have helped advance the nation and its neighbors.

After the successful run of the Outstanding Achievers and Philippine Finest Business Awards, the top Southeast Asian gala continued to honor exceptional local entrepreneurs and individuals from all professions.

A remarkable number of exceptional performers in many fields were honored at the ceremony. Among the notable recipients are:

Presented with the Premier Business and Achiever Awards for 2023 are the following Southeast Asian companies:

Salvacion Paparon, Trailblazing Female Entrepreneur and Premier Achiever

Top Performer, Reliable Financial Counselor Shirley B. Belangel (CPA, MBA)

Premier Achiever and Empowered Entrepreneur Gabriel John Rimando

Premier Achiever and inventive judge Tarcelo A. Sabarre has won multiple awards for his work as presiding judge.

Outstanding Gaming Industry Consultant and Top Performer, Dr. Edward Q. Perez

The Year’s Top Male Broadcaster, Wej Cudiamat, Premier Achiever

Premier Achiever Lino DG. Mallari, Who Presents Whatta Whatta Eurotv with Great Flair

Outstanding Photographer, Premier Achiever, and Remarkable Event Director: Miller Daniolco

Premier Achiever: Best Female Broadcaster of the Year—Annabelle D. Surara

Best Pop Rock Performer of the Year: Lae Manego, Premier Achiever Inspiring Women Award Winner.

This year’s most outstanding and inspiring public servant is Atty. Persida V. Rueda Acosta, a Premier Achiever.

Premier Achiever: Best FM Radio Personality, Braggart Braganza, and Outstanding PTV Professional Network Voice-Over Announcer

No. 1 Radio Newscaster: Dennis Antenor Jr.

Award for Best News Anchor Won by Audrey Gorriceta, Premier Achiever

Fifi delos Santos, Alfonso, Premier Achiever Outstanding Man, and Year’s Most Valuable Television Host

Maria Catalina Cabral of USEC, Salutations for Outstanding Public Service and Premier Achiever

Distinguished Vice Mayor of Ayungon, Negros Oriental, Hon. Nelda A. Favillaran, Premier Achiever

Distinguished Leader in Hair, Makeup, and Choreography: Jeffrey Dy

Outstanding Photographer of the Year: Jamin Lim, Premier Achiever

Keyrol Cabuso, Superb Entrepreneur, and Extraordinary Filmmaker

Outstanding, Highly-Sought-After Photographer of the Year: Bon Jheo Exconde

Marroth Nava, Trusted Professional Hair and Makeup Artist of the Year and Premier Achiever

Distinguished Premier Achiever, Outstanding Fashion Designer, and Chief Executive Officer of Neals Ensembles—Neliza Cua Neal

Outstanding Property Dispute Attorney of the Year, Premier Achiever, Atty. Glynis Lynn R. Cabansag

The year’s most accomplished female entrepreneur, Nodalyn Casaljay—Premier Achiever, Outstanding Business Leader

Pocholo De Leon Gonzales, Revolutionary Filipino Motivational Speaker and Premier Achiever

This year’s Premier Achiever Outstanding iFM Male DJ/Entertainer is none other than Conrado Cagas Tacgos Jr., better known as DJ Bukol.

Sarah Medina, the Reliable Chief Executive Officer of Premier Achiever’s Credit Collection Services

Outstanding Radio DJ Raqi Terra—Premier Achiever and Inspirational Content Creator

Excellent Male DJ, Premier Achiever, and Outstanding Radio Drama Director Diego Bandido

Respected Business Leader, Premier Achiever, and Outstanding Male Entrepreneur, Mr. Ravve Jay Prevendido

Remarkable Female Entrepreneur, Premier Achiever, and Trusted Business Leader Mherie Vic Palomo Prevendido

Caesar Vallejos, Exceptional Business Leader at Eagle Broadcasting Corporation and Premier Achiever

An Inspirational Filmmaker, Premier Achiever, and Top Travel Vlogger—Marvin G. Leyson

Dinagat Islands’ Premier Achiever, Governor Nilo P. Demerey Jr.: An Inspirational and Dynamic Leader

The Year’s Most Outstanding Woman and Premier Achiever, Dianne Medina, in Television

Sam Coloso: Best Female Host, Model, Premier Achiever, and Inspiring Fast-Rising Actress

Outstanding celebrity, premier achiever, and remarkable host, Janeena Chan

Chris Tsuper, a multi-award-winning radio disc jockey and premier achiever

Outstanding Queen of Philippine Radio, Premier Achiever Nicole Hyala, and Outstanding Events Host of the Year

Singer of the Year, Daiana Menezes, Premier Achiever, and Outstanding Female TV Host

Edward T. Tajanlangit, better known as Jed Madela, is a multi-talented artist who has achieved great success as a vocal coach, composer, and performer.

Outstanding Performance by Jillian Ward, Premier Achiever

Premier Achiever Julie Anne San Jose named Most Inspirational Female Singer

The Most Outstanding Entrepreneur, Premier Achiever, and Inspirational Male Celebrity Actor, Alden Richards

CNN Philippines, the Philippines’ Go-To News and Entertainment Network

Sparkle Winner of the Premier Business Award for Best Talent Management Agency: GMA Artist Center

GMA Network, named the Best Broadcasting Network in the Philippines and Premier Business Network of the Year

Gabbi Garcia, Premier Achiever, Most Inspirational Actress and Recording Artist

and The Metropolista, Premier Business Outstanding Online Trend Blogger of the Year.

Through Tahanang Balik Alay, a nonprofit that assists the elderly and homeless, the event will give back to the Taytay, Rizal community in honor of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby.”

“This Christmas, we aim to spread joy to the elderly at our aged-care facility, sharing our blessings to make their season merrier,” elaborated de Leon-Marcelo, reinforcing the event’s important purpose.

Email contact@lavisualcorporation.com or contact@southeastasianpremierawards.com, or call 0917 1372316 or (+63) 721 91823 to reach La Visual Corp.

#SEAPremierBusinessAwards #RecognitionForExcellence #EmphasizingDiversity

 

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Simple and Practical Methods to Shop for the Holidays “Easy to get, easy to give” is Introduced by SM Digital Present Pass

It is starting to resemble Christmas, the most enchanting time of year when everyone rushes around. Even now, with the busy schedule of Christmas preparations, choosing presents still takes careful consideration.

You might find that giving is easier and more enjoyable with these three gift options from SM!

One way to give a gift is to let the recipients select their own items. We can never really know what our loved ones want on any given day, no matter how much time we spend with them. Giving them a gift card so they can select the item they want might also be enjoyable!

SM provides three distinct ways to give. The SM Gift Card is the first option; provided it has sufficient credit, it can be redeemed or used for numerous purchases. Because the SM Gift Card comes with a card cover, it is perfect for giving! The SM Gift Pass, a gift certificate with values of P100 and P500, is an additional option. The newest product from the company, the SM Gift Pass Choice, comes with codes that have variable prices ranging from ₱1 to ₱9,999 and can be sent via SMS or EDM.

2. Everything is available there, even toys for young children and adult gifts! The entire SM Group of Companies, which consists of SM Stores, SM Markets, and SM’s Retail Affiliates, is where you can use and redeem SM Gift Cards, Gift Passes, and Choices.

Recipients can select what best fits them because merchant acceptance is widely available. This could involve visiting the SM Store’s Beauty Section to discover new beauty products, working on a home project that calls for a quick trip to SM Home or Crate and Barrel, or even going on a Uniqlo shopping binge.

SM Gift Passes are also accepted at Watsons, Miniso, Ace Hardware, Toy Kingdom, Under Armour, and other SM Retail affiliates.

3. There is no doubt that the SM Gift Cards, SM Gift Pass, and SM Choice are “easy to get, easy to give”—you can easily obtain them from the customer service division of any SM store in the nation. For birthdays, anniversaries, or even just to say “thank you” for a job well done, gift cards and gift passes are always available.

Gifted, an electronic gift certificate company, states that “SM Gift Pass has been among the favorite gift cards of our clients throughout the years.” Even though our store carries a wide variety of gift cards—more than 300—SM is still the most well-liked brand. It works well with many different affiliate partners and is easy to use.

Gift cards are a great substitute for cash since they let recipients pick exactly what they want and are always usable, safe, and secure.

SM Gift Pass, Choice, and Cards are our user-friendly goods. It is simple to find, buy, and donate them. They also save consumers time, simplify the gift-giving process, and provide receivers with a wide range of product selections. Katherene Chua, vice president of SM,.

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Celebrate the Holidays with Intention Together with SM Green Finds

Christmas is just around the corner and that means the festive spirit is truly in full swing! Malls sparkle with glittering decor, nostalgic Filipino carols fill the air, and our gift-giving lists grow. Make this a meaningful Christmas with sustainable gift-giving with SM Green Finds.

Celebrate Sustainably This Season

Go green this festive season with SM Store’s Green Finds! Discover eco-friendly choices from home essentials to unique local crafts, and sustainable supplies for your gift-giving. Check out SM Store’s Green Finds collection for a brighter, greener holiday.

Nestle into the holiday comfort with eco-friendly home selections. SM Home offers decorative and sustainable home organizers such as buri hampers. For a festive yet eco-friendly home fragrance, SM Home offers a collection of home fragrance products such as room sprays, scented candles and diffusers made by a social enterprise called Bright Ideas.

“We continue to work with our partners to provide our shoppers with products that make sustainable living easy. We also make sure that despite it being sustainable it still gives value for money for our customers,” said Janice Yang, SM Home Business Head. 

Paskong Kultura

Paskong Kultura is about celebrating the holidays with purpose and embracing the joy of giving back. Kultura actively contributes to SM Green Finds with several collaborations with local artisans and small businesses who share this commitment to eco-conscious products. These products are on display in Kultura inside SM Stores and at over 45 Kultura stores nationwide.

“Sustainability is and has always been integral to Kultura. We prioritize the use of natural or recycled materials, support traditional craftsmanship and aim to minimize waste in our operations. We do this by continuously seeking out partnerships with local communities to create a positive social and economic impact, ultimately contributing to long-term sustainability,” said Sheila Tan, Operations Head of Kultura,

Kultura, which can also be found inside SM Stores, offers a wide array and well-curated selection of sustainable and handcrafted gift items by local artisans like the Bankuan Sawali Sling Bags with Crocheted Lemons, Abaca Slippers with Canvas Straps, Bamboo Tumblers, and Bamboo Dining Utensils Flasks.

Clean Beauty

Christmas time is also a good time to advocate Clean Beauty. SM Beauty carries a Clean Beauty line, a host of products that are mindfully created, made from natural ingredients and free from harsh chemicals. Not only are these products made without all the bad stuff you need to avoid; but they are also just as effective as the ones you are used to.

SM Beauty works together with suppliers that are taking steps towards green practices to make more green options for customers. Specialty brands that offer a wide variety of natural, eco-friendly, and locally sourced products take the spotlight. Intending to meet the needs of customers, SM Store makes sure that these brands follow clean beauty practices and use green technology and eco-friendly ingredients.

Clean beauty products to look for are those which use plant-based ingredients which are free from harsh chemicals and brands which have introduced refill pouches for their products. “Clean beauty is something that more and more shoppers should try. At SM Beauty, we try to give our beauty customers the best and widest array of clean beauty choices to support a more eco-conscious lifestyle. Whether it be for their every self-care routine or for gifting this holiday season, I am sure they will find something here,” said Sharon P. Decapia, AVP for Marketing, PR & Sustainability, Watsons Philippines.

Eco-Friendly Wraps

Wrap your presents with care for your loved ones and the planet.

Customers can purchase green gift wrapping and packaging such as packs of Kraft bags, corrugated boxes, e-flute resealable bags, eco jute bags and non-woven reusable sando bags at Supplies Station Inc (SSI) found inside SM Stores.

“We make sure that SM store offers a wide variety of gift-wrapping materials for the creative and eco-conscious customers”, said Jessalyn Uy, Business Unit Head for Supplies Station Inc. 

As your ultimate holiday gift-shopping destination, SM Store has carefully curated a selection of sustainable gifts, locally-crafted homeware, and so much more, all in one place.

Be sure to swing by SM stores, and Go for Green Finds this holiday season.

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7th World Travel Expo Holds The Dynamic Metro Manila Show from December 8 to 10

One of the country’s biggest and most anticipated annual travel and tourism trade shows is set to hold its much-awaited expo in Metro Manila this December.

In its 7th year, the World Travel Expo is holding its annual event in Metro Manila for the first time in One Ayala, the newest retail, dining, and shopping landmark and hub at the gateway of Ayala Center in Makati City. The annual show will occupy the second-level concourse of the building from December 8 to 10, 2023.

Around 80 booths will showcase the latest and most enticing travel and tourism offers from various exhibitors coming from hotels, airlines, cruises, travel booking, and other related industries. The 7th World Travel Expo is committed to remaining the ultimate event for local and international travel, catering to jetsetters and travelers in the country and nearby regions.

The World Travel Expo 2023 also marks the first time the signature event is rolled out in five key cities nationwide on various occasions. The upcoming Metro Manila leg will serve as the culminating event of the World Travel Expo series held in Clark (June), Bacolod (July), Cebu (August), Davao (September), and Zamboanga (October).  

“The World Travel Expo is keeping up with its tradition of bringing a better lineup each year of amazing travel promos, deals, and packages that will fulfil the aspirations of our guests to have their well-deserved travels and vacations minus the usual hassles,” said Mildred ‘Miles’ Caballero, Managing Director of Ad Asia Events Group OPC (Ad Asia Events), the organizer of the yearly World Travel Expo.

On its 7th annual edition, the World Trade Expo has also partnered with RCBC Credit Cards to make it easier for travelers who use credit cards to fund their travel goals. As an event co-presenter, RCBC Credit Cards will be more visible at the expo and will offer privileges and deals, including free and unlimited access to the Marhaba Lounge in Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 as well as free Priority Pass membership to allow premium credit cardholders to access various airport lounges across the globe.

The annual World Travel Expo has established itself as a reliable platform for promoting domestic tourism to local and international travelers. It has been serving as a one-stop shop for promoting sales and increasing brand awareness of participating exhibitors. Thus, it is backed by the Department of Tourism.

The 7th World Travel Expo will run from December 8 to 10, 2023 at the 2nd Level of One Ayala, the premier transport and commercial hub along EDSA and Ayala Avenue in Makati City. Gates will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. To know more about the 3-day event, visit its website (https://worldtravelxpo.com) or its official Facebook page (@World Travel Expo PH).

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THE LINDEN SUITES HOLDS IT CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING TO WELCOME THE YULETIDE SEASON OFFICIALLY

The Linden Suites celebrated the joy of Christmas by hosting its Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, expressing gratitude to their valued stakeholders – guests and friends who have consistently supported the hotel. This marked the hotel’s first Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in three years following the challenges from the pandemic.

The General Manager of Linden, Tet Romualdo, was joined by esteemed guests including Ging Paje from the Department of Tourism (DOT), Maria Victoria Santiago from Ortigas Center Association Inc. (OCAI), and Kap. Raymond Lising from Barangay San Antonio. Together, they officially lit up the hotel, signaling the start of the Yuletide season. The event was accompanied by delightful Christmas carols performed by the Asilo Choir.

This occasion was made even more special by the presence of special guests along with notable media personalities. Their attendance added to the significance of the celebration, making it a truly memorable #LindenMoments.


Linden Suites has introduced its holiday promotion called “Early Ber-d gets the 10!” for its guests seeking the Linden experience this holiday, granting them a significant 10% discount on their stay at the hotel during the festive season. To avail of this discount, guests need to make their bookings 14 days before their arrival, with rates beginning at P4,500 nett. This special offer remains valid until December 28, 2023.

This Christmas 2023, you can also step into Linden’s enchanting Christmas Ville located at their 2nd floor, Tower 2 lobby wherein guests can take a creative video that they can post online and get a chance to win prizes. This Christmas Ville is made especially by their team, unleashing their talents and creativity for this season.

During the festive season of Christmas in 2023, immerse yourself in the magical ambience of Christmas Ville, an enchanting setup situated on their second floor, Tower 2 Lobby. Visitors are welcome to partake in the experience by creating creative videos and showcasing their creativity amidst the beautifully crafted Christmas setting. These videos can be shared online via Facebook, TikTok, or Instagram wherein they can get a chance to win one of our exciting prizes. This Linden’s Christmas Ville is a labor of love meticulously designed and brought to life by Linden’s dedicated team, showcasing their exceptional talents and boundless creativity specifically made for this jolly season of Christmas.

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An Enchanted Christmas Story – Eldar the Wizard brings yuletide cheer and magic for the holiday season

Enchanted Kingdom (EK), the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines, brightens the holidays with An Enchanted Christmas Story starting with the Christmas Tree Lighting and launch of EK’s Giant Parol on November 26, Sunday.

EK tapped a renowned lantern maker from Pampanga, Eric Bondoc Quiwa, in the creation of the 22-foot Parol to be installed at the Agila Grounds. This will be the centrepiece of the theme park’s holiday events along with 100 parols around the park. Quiwa will share this bright and colourful tradition in creating the biggest parol thus far in the country.

Additionally, EK and Firefly Lighting CeleBrights moments with the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony for all to enjoy at the Spaceport.

According to EK President and Chairman Mario Mamon, EK is committed to showcasing the Filipino Christmas tradition of parols and local decorations to bring nostalgia during the holiday season. “It is no doubt that Christmas is the most festive and magical time of the year in the Philippines. As a proud Filipino company, EK is the ideal place where Filipino families can create more magical experiences and reminisce about their most enchanted Christmas stories,” Mr. Mamon further explained.

EK is also set to showcase their homegrown talents through their Christmas shows such as the plays Christmas At The Kingdom (EK Story) and Brooklyn Diaries: Oh Paskong Maligaya (OPM). The Eldar’s Christmas Parade will feature Eldar the Wizard and the Royal Family with the storybook characters as they dance and prance around the Enchanted Kingdom to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. EK’s very own vocal groups Victoria’s Way and The Kingsmen together with P-pop girl group SMS will serenade guests with Christmas Songs at EK’s bandstand.

For more information about this celebration and other upcoming events, visit https://www.enchantedkingdom.ph/ and EK’s official social media accounts @enchantedkingdom.ph for Facebook and Tiktok, and @ek_philippines for Twitter and Instagram.