VLC’s Land Titles and Deeds Seminar Returns
In response to the escalating concerns surrounding counterfeit land titles and fraudulent land transactions in the country, Training and Seminars by Villasis Law Center (VLC) is thrilled to unveil its highly sought-after online seminar, “Land Titles and Deeds: Sales of Lands, Transfer, Registration, and Other Areas, Including the Drafting and Preparation of Contracts and Legal Forms.” Designed to offer participants a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework governing public lands in the Philippines, along with the essential skills needed for drafting contracts and legal documents pertinent to land acquisition and registration, this seminar promises to be a pivotal step towards a more informed and secure land transaction environment.
Led by distinguished legal experts, Prof. Aliakhbar A. Jumrani, respected law professor, Bar reviewer, and MCLE lecturer, and Prof. Carmencita C. Dabu, an esteemed National Bar reviewer, professorial lecturer, book author, and the founder and managing partner of Dabu & Associates Law Office, the Land Titles and Deeds seminar delves into an array of topics essential for navigating the intricacies of land acquisition and registration in the Philippines.
The online seminar is ideal for: those interested in pursuing a career in law, real estate, or land management in the Philippines; law students or graduates who want to specialize in public lands law and registration; real estate professionals, brokers, and agents; government employees involved in land management and administration; and anyone who wants to acquire a comprehensive understanding of the legal principles and concepts that govern public lands in the Philippines, including modes of acquisition and registration, and the basic drafting and preparation of contracts and legal documents.
Ajinomoto: Celebrating 65 Years in The Philippines
In the Philippines, Ajinomoto has a long history dating back to 1958 when AJINOMOTO PHILIPPINES CORPORATION (APC) was established. Over the years, APC has grown into a reputable food company providing Filipino consumers with delicious and nourishing meals promoting culinary confidence and nutrition alertness.
Since its founding, the Ajinomoto Group has been committed to promoting nutritious and delicious meals and is working to address nutrition-related challenges. It aims to realize its vision of solving global food and health issues by using its expertise in Amino Science.
By 2030, the Ajinomoto Group would like to realize two outcomes: Help extend the healthy life expectancy of 1 billion people. Reduce our environmental impact by 50%, while improving business performance
APC is honored to be a steadfast partner of Filipino homes with its product being staples in the
kitchen and its nutrition and sustainability efforts benefiting the society.
Higalaay Streetdance Winner
The contingent of Barangay Gusa bagged the championship of the recently concluded Higalaay Festival dance competition in Cagayan de Oro City. The group showcased their winning performance at SM City CDO Uptown and SM CDO Downtown in line with the Vibrant Higalaay celebration in Cagayan de Oro City.
Condura launches new washing machine line
Condura, the home-grown brand that Filipinos have trusted in refrigerators and air-conditioners for generations, has recently launched two exciting new washing machines that cater to the specific needs of Filipino consumers, consistent with the brand’s mantra “Alagang Pinoy.”
The new Condura front load washing machine promises to clothe the family with better hygiene and wellness with the Spa Care Program that assures you of 99.9% bacteria-free clothes. This feature removes stubborn stains while effectively killing harmful bacteria and germs by releasing warm steam during the wash cycle. It also has a Baby Care program that increases water inflow during the rinse cycle to remove detergent residue which is an allergen for babies and people with sensitive skin.
The Direct Drive motor ensures less noise and less vibrations for more reliable washing machine performance. It has a detergent box with a maze-like structure that helps activate the detergent, generating bubbles that penetrate the fabrics to remove stains better. The high and strong side waterfall helps remove dirt while providing tangle-free results, and rinsing out detergent completely.
Both the Condura front load and top load washing machines come with an inverter technology that provides maximum power with minimum electricity consumption, giving you the best value in product performance and energy savings.
Shopee donates ₱1 million worth of rice to more than 20,000 Mayon evacuees
Shopee Philippines partnered with the Office of Second Albay District Representative Cong. Joey Sarte Salceda to distribute ₱1,000,000 worth of rice aid to over 20,000 individuals impacted by the ongoing unrest of Mayon Volcano. The rice aid provided sustenance to those temporarily displaced in Ligao, Guinobatan, Camalig, Daraga, Tabaco, Malilipot, and Santo Domingo–making it one of the most extensive relief initiatives for Mayon evacuees to date.
Over the years, Shopee has expanded its umbrella CSR program Shopee Bayanihan to support disadvantaged communities. This program also enables users to express their solidarity towards the victims of other calamities, echoing the company’s commitment to nurturing a sense of shared compassion and goodwill in times of vulnerability.
Security Bank championed culture and sustainability through ArteFino initiatives
Filipino tradition, community, and craftsmanship were on full display at the 2023 ArteFino Festival, sponsored by Security Bank. The winners of the Maker’s Lab: Totally Upcycled Design Challenge and Stilo Modern Filipino Awards were announced during a cocktail reception at Rockwell, Power Plant Mall, Makati City.
The ArteFino Maker’s Lab: Totally Upcycled Design Challenge 2023 called on Filipino designers to apply their creativity, resourcefulness, and innovation by repurposing “everyday” items into “extraordinary” objects. Entries were judged on the ability to incorporate this year’s theme: “Heritage meets innovation,” with at least 80% of upcycled material.
The three winners this year were: Ash and Muff (soft rosaries and plush parols), TAGPI (Pagsibol barong), and CatSua (mosaic sandal).
Security Bank, a long-time partner of ArteFino, sponsored the contest in line with its mission to enrich lives, empower businesses, and build communities sustainably.
Security Bank and ArteFino also handed out the Stilo Modern Filipino Award to Reese Fernandez-Ruiz of R2R as the most promising revolutionary brand, for their innovation and impact in preserving cultural traditions while adopting digital platforms and/or technology for promotion.
Ronald McDonald House Charities and Quezon City join forces for children’s literacy
In partnership with the local government of Quezon City, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), the charity of choice of McDonald’s, strengthens its commitment to children’s literacy with its reading program that is expected to benefit 4,750 number of Grade 1 learners in 95 public elementary schools in Quezon City. The partnership was formalized through a MOA signing held last August 14.
RMHC’s Ronald McDonald Read to Learn program is a beginning reading program in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) and Adarna House.
Ronald McDonald Read to Learn aims to improve the reading ability of grade 1 students from Quezon City public schools by providing access to appropriate reading materials and equipping teachers with the necessary skills to teach beginning reading.
UnionBank Mastercard teams up with BMW
UnionBank has teamed up with BMW for a Mastercard-exclusive raffle that is sure to enhance your credit card usage.
Through this UnionBank Mastercard promo, cardholders can get a chance to drive home a brand-new 2023 BMW X1 simply by using their UnionBank Mastercard credit card!
Every P20,000 accumulated spend (from straight local or forex retail, bills payment, and installment transactions) earns five (5) raffle entries for a chance to win a brand-new 2023 BMW X1. Also, card transactions for grocery, gas, pharmacy, and utility bills have never been more rewarding, as cardholders can also win exciting eGCs through the promo’s official scratch game. Simply using their UnionBank Mastercard for every straight local or forex retail, bills payment, and installment transaction with a minimum amount spend of P200, gets cardholders an electronic scratch card for this game.
The promo is open to all active and existing principal UnionBank Mastercard credit cardholders who are in good credit standing.
The registration period is from August 1 to November 29, while the spend period is from August 2 to November 30. The raffle draw will be on December 12.
PERA HUB wins Fintech Digital Innovation of the Year
PERA HUB, the Philippines’ foremost consumer financial services center, was recognized by the Asian Banking and Finance Retail Banking Awards with the Fintech Digital Innovation of the Year – Philippines award for its digital efforts to make more financial services accessible to many Filipinos nationwide.
The PERA HUB DRP was recognized by the Asian Technology Excellence Awards and received the Philippines Technology Excellence Award for Fintech – Remittance in 2022.
This year, the company launched its enhanced PERA HUB Mobile App which aims to enable users to experience a faster and easier way to handle their remittances and other cash-related transactions with the introduction of the PERA HUB Virtual Card, which paves the way for faster digital onboarding.
The Asian Banking and Finance Retail Banking Awards is an annual awards program that recognizes outstanding banks and financial institutions with innovative and retail products, services, and strategies.
PERA HUB continues to build up its foray of services such as remittance services, cash-out transactions, loans, microinsurance, and other complementary services. It has also been expanding the availability and accessibility of its products and services through its counters and digital channels to further promote financial inclusion to its customers nationwide.
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