Daily Newsmakers

During the days when the idol sa kusina was just a starting his career, Chef Boy Logro, just like everyone else, snacked on the popular “street” delicacies Pinoys absolutely love. For him, it was very practical; it was affordable yet very tasty. He described street food as a proof that good taste doesn’t have to be expensive. “BBQ, adobo, kwek-kwek, adidas, kikiam, fishball, Pinoy versions yan ng iba’t ibang pagkain sa restaurant tulad ng chicken feet, humba, tempura. Ito ang mga pagkain ng masa. Masarap ito (street food) balik-balikan dahil ito ang mga pagkaing kinalakihan.”

Apple appoints Power Mac Center as sole carrier of solid gold Apple Watch Edition The long wait is over. Apple Watch has finally arrived at Power Mac Center, the premier Apple partner in the Philippines. After months of anticipation following its worldwide launch in March, the big reveal happened on October 23 at Power Mac Center’s flagship store in Greenbelt 3. Apple Watch is the tech giant’s first foray into wearable technology. Apart from being an incredibly accurate timepiece and a groundbreaking health and fitness companion, Apple Watch was designed to provide more intimate and immediate ways of connecting. Important information and essential features are now just a raise of the wrist away.

 ... to provide more SME’s with more choices. GoAutoDial, a Filipino owned cloud call center provider with thousands of users worldwide signs a partnership with DIDForSale which aims to help provide SME’s and companies more accessible and better services for their DID needs in the USA, Canada and United Kingdom. “Part of a successful inbound marketing campaign if to be able to provide your clients a way to get in touch with you quickly, easily and cheaply..GoAutodial has ever been on the lookout for partners that match our ideology and drive to be able to support our clients needs and we found those with DIDForSale” says Demian Biscocho, CEO and CO founder of GoAutoDial.

New suite of products to help improve operational efficiency Wireless service provider for SMEs, Smart Enterprise, launched the Smart Logistics Solutions—a business-to-business (B2B) suite of software and hardware specifically designed to cater to the needs of transportation, logistics and distribution industries. PLDT EVP and ePLDT President and CEO Eric Alberto noted that the launch of Smart Enterprise’s new product suite encourages SMEs to move towards a mobile and digital vision for their businesses.

​ Power Mac Center, the premier Apple partner in the Philippines, recently supported the 2 nd  Bicol Youth Technology Expo (BYTE) held recently at the Pili Capitol Convention Center in Camarines Sur. The expo was organized by the Information and Communication Technology Center (ICTC) of the Ateneo de Naga University.

Life moves at such a fast pace so, it’s important  to be equipped with just the right kind of home appliance that serves all your needs and requirements. Choosing a washing machine, for example, requires that you think not only of what you can afford, but also what will work best for your situation. But there are  hundred washing machines to choose from!”, you might think. Thankfully, Sharp Philippines, known for its durable and time-tested washing machines, offers different machines that address various needs and lifestyles.

Christmas is officially on at all SM malls nationwide with the launch of its “Merry SM Christmas 2015” campaign beginning this October. A premier holiday shopping destination, SM also wishes to continue its tradition of spreading cheer and the spirit of giving beyond the walls of the mall through this Yuletide campaign. Beginning Thursday (October 1), all of SM’s 52 malls will be adorned with grand Christmas garlands, lights, and visual Christmas countdowns accompanied by continuous playing of well-loved Christmas carols. All mall decors are expected to be more thrilling as the season progresses with a series of special events lined up, including the Grand Christmas Centerpiece Launch, Toy Fair, Meet and Greet with Santa Claus and other popular characters, and the Grand Christmas Parade.

The  “ MAGGI Sarap ng Nakain, Sarap Magka-Milyon with Magic ”   raffle promo grand winners flew to Metro Manila to claim their P1 million cash prize. The winners (second from left) Manny Villarosa (Visayas), Jannet Salazar (Mindanao), Renamie Estrada (NCR) and Heidi Tuliao (Luzon) are flanked by Nestl é   executives Geetha Balakrishna and Jag Villapando. Celebrating a decade of magical cooking, MAGGI MAGIC SARAP recently awarded four (4) lucky grand winners of P1 million for its “ MAGGI Sarap ng Nakain, Sarap Magka-Milyon with Magic: Isang pa-thank you sa 10 years ng pagluluto ng ligaya” raffle promo .  A grand winner of the million-peso top prize was each drawn for Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, and the National Capital Region (NCR). The grand prize winners of P1 million each are Heidi Tuliao of Pangasinan (Luzon), Manny Villarosa of Cebu (Visayas), Jannet Salazar of Zamboanga City (Mindanao), and Renamie Estrada of Manila (NCR). The new millionaires from the provinces flew to M

Power Mac Center, the premier Apple partner in the Philippines, takes its customers to a new adventure as it partners with the country’s most prestigious travel rewards program for the PAL Mabuhay Miles - Power Mac Center’s “ Adventure Awaits. ” “This partnership is important for PAL because it will allow us to tap into Power Mac Center’s market. Since we have the same brand profile, this will allow us to reach their customers and engage them,” said  PAL’s Asst. VP - Loyalty Program, Marietta Casanova .

The country’s number 1 mobile brand to offer the revolutionary device to transform the entertainment experience at home The country’s number 1 mobile brand and purveyor of the Filipino digital lifestyle Globe Telecom brings the entertainment experience to a whole new level as it brings Chromecast to the Philippines to offer Filipinos a new way to stream their favorite entertainment content at home. Chromecast is a thumb-sized media streaming device that plugs into the High-Definition Multimedia Interface ( HDMI) port of one’s television set at home. With Chromecast, customers can cast their smartphone, tablet, or laptop to a bigger screen for a better and more inclusive viewing experience. Chromecast can also be used as a remote control for TV, set-up a party at home with the TV set as instant DJ or VJ, enjoy family game-time with smartphones as controllers, watch shows that only selected users can hear, and view Chromecast-ready apps.

Megaworld Lifestyle Malls and Newport Mall is celebrating the decadent duo of chocolate & wine with delicious pairings, chocolate carvings and more at its Chocolate & Wine Festival this October. Chocolate Creations, paired with wine Newport Mall’s Chocolate Creations are even more delectable when paired with wine! Available from Oct. 1 – 31, this collection of chocolate desserts can be enjoyed with a glass of vino at participating establishments. The list is posted at the Chocolate & Wine Gallery at the ground floor of Newport Mall from Oct. 1 – 12. Among the not to be missed pairings this year is a trio of chocolate desserts and wines from Bar 180 – there’s a D econstructed Peanut Butter Praline, paired with a Montes Late Harvest Riesling, the Mary Jane Cake, which has Raspberry Jelly and a Dark Chocolate Ganache, to be enjoyed with a glass of Montes Alpha Syrah and the interesting Chocolate Soup (a rich combination of dark and milk chocolate) topped with walnut

“Honor history, then reinvent”, says Agora champion Agora awardee Karen De Asis talks about branding at Agora Circle Conference Jack of all trades, master of everything. Marketing educator Karen V. De Asis puts a twist to the popular figure of speech with recognitions and successes in various industries under her name. This coming October 21, 2015, De Asis will be expounding on her knowledge and experience on branding in the forthcoming Agora Circle Conference hosted by the Philippine Marketing Association. The gathering, which will be held at the Marriott Grand Ballroom, will see past Agora winners share their personal stories behind their winning marketing strategies.