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K-pop group Unis releases debut mini-album, Superwoman MV
After surviving the reality show "Universe Ticket," the eight-member K-pop group Unis, with Filipino members Gehlee and Elisia and Filipino-Korean Jin Hyeonju, launched its mini-album......»»
President Marcos: Spread kindness, selflessness this Holy Week
President Marcos joined Filipino Catholics in marking the beginning of the Holy Week on Palm Sunday, reminding the faithful not to forget the essence of the religious occasion by spreading kindness and selflessness......»»
Retailers’ meet to banner Jollibee success story
This year’s 29th edition of the National Retail Conference and Expo centers on the success and challenges of the country’s most successful multinational chain of fast-food restaurants, Jollibee Foods Corporation. The event will also introduce the company’s chief business officer, Joseph Tanbuntiong, who will share how Jollibee triumphed amid challenges. Famed for its “bida ang saya” tagline, Jollibee is known to never fail Filipino and international customers, bringing smiles to faces with their well-thought-out meals, including its famous signature Chickenjoy. Having made its mark on the global stage, Jollibee’s success is not only a triumph for the brand but for Filipinos as well. However, just like most other businesses, the food company has its own share of challenges on its way to success. Tanbuntiong will be the conference’s closing keynote speaker on 11 August 2023, at the SMX Convention Center Manila. He will enlighten the audience in the 29th NRCE with his keynote speech titled “Rapid Expansion: Challenges and Opportunities in Managing Business Growth.” Drawing from his post as for the Philippines, country head Tanbuntiong will share strategies for managing rapid expansion including investing in technology and infrastructure, building a strong team and culture, and being agile and adaptable. His talk will expound on what it means for a company to experience a retail breakthrough, showcasing how Jollibee took a quantum leap, innovated, and proudly planted the Philippine flag with its global brand in different parts of the world. The 29th NRCE is made possible by these sponsors and partners: Relex Solutions, The SM Store (Diamond); ETP International PVT LTD, Wilcon Depot Inc., Anchanto, Globe Business, Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, PLDT Enterprise, Ayala Malls (Platinum); Gateway Mall 2, Robinsons Malls (Gold); Security Bank, Bench, Bayer Philippines, SM Supermalls (Silver Sponsor); Retailgate Technologies (Official Technology Partner); The Philippine Star, The Manila Times (Official Newspapers); BusinessWorld (Official Media Partner); Wish 107.5 (Radio Partner); Union Bank of the Philippines, Entrego, Inewvation International Corp. (Sponsors) and its official PR partner Media Blitz Group. The post Retailers’ meet to banner Jollibee success story appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
IPOPHL lauds seizure of P240-million fake goods
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines or IPOPHL, acting chair of the National Committee on Intellectual Property Rights, lauded its member, the Bureau of Customs, specifically the BoC-Port of Subic, after intercepting P240-million counterfeit wearables. The goods carried the logos of mainstream brands, such as Adidas, Nike, H&M, Uniqlo, Zara, Cotton-On, Shein, and even the homegrown brand Bench. Others were also labeled with the luxury fashion house names, such as Gucci, Lacoste, Louis Vuitton, Armani Exchange and Balenciaga Paris. The fake wearables, shipped in two container vans from Dhaka, Bangladesh, were to be sent to a consigned group called Bonne Volonté Consumer Goods. “We laud the BoC’s Port of Subic for its vigilance and unrelenting efforts to foil counterfeiters and prevent counterfeit goods from pervading our local markets,” director general Rowel Barba said. Barba expressed gratitude to deputy commissioner for intelligence group Juvymax Uy, Port of Subic district collector Carmelita Talusan; Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority chair and administrator Jonathan D. Tan, and Customs intelligence and Investigation services director Verne Enciso. “We hope the Customs’ successful action serves as a lesson to all violators: focus your energy on legitimate activities rather than harm society. You are only risking your business to see your capital down the drain, just like what has happened to the makers and traders of these fake shirts,” he added. P350-M ukay-ukay seized In another report, an implementation of a Letter of Authority of BoC on several warehouses in Marilao, Bulacan, resulted in the discovery of an estimated P350 million worth of used clothing (ukay-ukay), mosquito coils, fake goods, and other imported products from China. The LoA, issued by the BoC, was implemented on Thursday, 13 July 2023, by agents of CIIS-MICP National Container Port, led by Enciso, on warehouses at Phil. Asia Pacific Realty Compound, Villarica Road, Sta. Rosa 1, Marilao, Bulacan. “The team inspected the warehouses and found them to contain used clothing or ukay-ukay, mosquito coils, IPR-infringing goods, and other suspected smuggled imported goods,” the commissioner said. He revealed that the allegedly smuggled goods inside the warehouses would amount to more or less P350 million. “Several warehouses were found to contain smuggled goods after we served the LoA to the warehouse admin and respective warehouse representatives,” he said. Philippine National Police-Marilao and barangay officials also helped serve and implement the LoA. On the other hand, Intelligence Group Deputy Commissioner Junmax Uy said that the warehouses had been sealed, and the team temporarily placed padlocks. “Ongoing inspection is being conducted on the subject warehouses. This is to be followed by an inventory of the goods, which would be conducted by our assigned Customs examiner and witnessed by CIIS and ESS agents,” he added. The post IPOPHL lauds seizure of P240-million fake goods appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
LIST: ITZY s Manila 2023 fan meet ticket information, seat plan
ITZY consisting of Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna are heading back to the Mall of Asia Arena on April 16 for the "Wannabe With Bench" fan meeting as the Filipino clothing brand's global ambassadors......»»
Solenne Dela Rama Santos: Weaving wonders
A new Filipino brand named S.A. Balai, which produces placemats and table napkins using local fabrics and embroidery, was launched at the Katutubo Ph x Bench pop-up early this year......»»
Lesley Mobo x Ben Chan: Two fashion giants collab in oversized proportions
From the three higantes in tropical ternos twirling down the runway and button-downs and scarves worn oversized and stylized like elements of the Balintawak, major fashion brand Bench’s third collaboration with huge fashion star Lesley Mobo is larger-than-life......»»
Sylvia kasama ang dancer na anak sa bagong project; Inigo may bagong pampa-good vibes
SINO ang mag-aakalang sa edad na 50 ay magiging endorser pa ng isang sikat na clothing line ang premyadong aktres na si Sylvia Sanchez? Base sa Instagram post ng Bench ay kabilang ang aktres at ang anak niyang si Gela Atayde sa mga bagong celebrity endorser ng nasabing brand. “Celebrate every body” ang tagline na […] The post Sylvia kasama ang dancer na anak sa bagong project; Inigo may bagong pampa-good vibes appeared first on Bandera......»»
Citicore, Bench ink deal
Citicore Power Inc. has signed a supply agreement with homegrown clothing brand Bench to provide clean energy to its headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City......»»
2020 king of recruiting crown remains on UP’s head
Who was our King of Recruiting in 2018? Find out here. Who was our King of Recruiting in 2019? Find out here. --- From 2007 to 2015, the University of the Philippines only had 13 wins to show in 126 games total. That time is self-deprecatingly called in Diliman as the dark days. Due to that disappointing standing, the Fighting Maroons had the toughest time bringing in recruits. And due to that lack of pieces to the puzzles, they lost even more. Safe to say, State U was stuck in a vicious cycle in the dark days. That’s not to say they didn’t have blue-chip recruits back then as in their time, all of Woody Co, Mark Juruena, Mike Gamboa, Kyles Lao, Jett Manuel, and Mikee Reyes were among the best high school players. Only, a blue-chip recruit or two does not make a team. Fast forward to now and oh, how things have changed. Last year, UP was hailed as ABS-CBN’s King of Recruiting alongside University of the East. “On the strength of the transfers of Kobe Paras and Ricci Rivero, the Fighting Maroons… are worthy of the title,” it said then. And the season before that, the maroon and green was also up there with the best of them in terms of recruitment, having brought in the likes of eventual Season MVP Bright Akhuetie, Will Gozum, and Jaydee Tungcab. Indeed, there was nowhere to go but up. That has only continued this year as UP has left no doubt that it is now a force to reckon with in terms of recruitment. Early on, they already had a solid haul in Joel Cagulangan, once the best point guard in high school, and tireless workhorse Malick Diouf. And then, the shock of shocks. As it turned out, Nazareth School of National University stalwarts Carl Tamayo and Gerry Abadiano were going to be Fighting Maroons. Meaning, for the first time in recent history, the most promising prospect coming out of high school is headed to Diliman. Not only that, State U also answered its biggest question heading into next season – the question at point guard, filling in for Jun Manzo. But as it turned out, they weren’t done just yet - no, our friends, they weren’t done just yet. Tamayo and Abadiano’s departure from National U was shocking, without a doubt, but CJ Cansino’s exit from University of Sto. Tomas was even more so. Cansino, against his will, decided to move on from his alma mater since 2015 due to personal reasons. Fortunately for him, he landed on his feet. Now, the Fighting Maroons have ready-made replacement for Rivero as well as a leader in the shades of Paul Desiderio for UAAP 84. And that, our friends, is why we have no choice but to put the 2020 King of Recruiting crown on UP’s head once more. Tamayo and Abadiano are the bluest of blue-chip recruits this year and Cagulangan, Cansino, and Diouf are among the most talented transferees, but also joining them in the maroon and green will be scoring machine RC Calimag from La Salle Green Hills, burly big Miguel Tan from Xavier High School, Filipino-American playmaker Sam Dowd, Filipino-Australian tower Ethan Kirkness, physical forward Jancork Cabahug from University of Visayas, and versatile wing CJ Catapusan from Adamson University. The former Bullpups are guaranteed ato be contributors even as rookies while Calimag, Tan, and Dowd are going to shore up a bench that had just lost Gomez de Liano brothers Javi and Juan. Of course, Diouf, Kirkness, Cansino, Cabahug, and Cagulangan are still serving residency, but when they will be eligible, they will get a shot at a squad that will look brand new. All of Bright Akhuetie, J-Boy Gob, David Murrell, Noah Webb, and Rivero are graduating players while Paras is only guaranteed to play one more year. That means that after Season 83, the Fighting Maroons may very well have to fill six spots. That means that UP is not only beefing up for UAAP 83, it is also securing its future. If not for the shock of shocks, though, the crown would have been claimed by De La Salle University which sent a statement that it is back and better than ever. Justine Baltazar and Aljun Melecio may be playing their fifth and final years in college, but the green and white’s future has only brightened following this prolonged preseason. First and foremost, Kevin Quiambao, the third leg in that National U tripod of talent out of high school, has the capability and confidence to follow in the footsteps of Baltazar. Hopefully, he will be eligible for Season 83, but if not, what’s certain is he will be playing in UAAP 84. Alongside him as pieces for the future are super scorers CJ Austria and Emman Galman, all-around swingman Joshua Ramirez, and Filipino-Americans Jeromy Hughes, Kameron Vales, and Philips bros. Benjamin and Michael. Among all those, Jonnel Policarpio, likened to a young Arwind Santos, has the highest upside, but the Fil-Ams have much potential as well. And don’t forget that Evan Nelle, the primetime playmaker from San Beda University, is just getting primed and prepped to take the reins when Melecio leaves. Of course, the caveat here is that we are all in uncharted territory due to the continuing COVID-19 crisis. And in that light, the next season of the UAAP remains far away and a lot could still happen until then. While majority of the local blue-chip recruits have already committed, talents from abroad and transferees from other schools could still come and change the game. With that being said, there remains no doubt that UP and La Salle have made the biggest noise in the offseason. However, it’s not actually the Fighting Maroons or the Green Archers who got the lion’s share of the best graduating players in the 2020 NBTC 24. Yes, that honor belongs to Lyceum of the Philippines University which is finally reaping the rewards of its rising Jrs. program with NCAA 95 Jrs. MVP John Barba and Batang Gilas playmaker Mac Guadana being promoted as full-fledged Pirates. Guadana could do it all and looks like the next great guard in the Grand Old League while fearless slasher is Barba is a perfect complement to him. Add another fiery guard in John Bravo and sweet-shooting big man Carlo Abadeza and LPU has restocked its coffers after losing Marcelino twins Jaycee and Jayvee and Cameroonian powerhouse Mike Nzeusseu. In all though, the 2020 NBTC 24 was dominated by UP… and San Beda. Of the annual rankings’ 15 graduating players, four would be Fighting Maroons and another four would be Red Lions. Yes, San Beda’s grassroots program is back on track with its Jrs. championship core all remaining in red and white. Rhayyan Amsali, ranked no. 1 in the 2020 NBTC 24, is the most college-ready high school player while Justine Sanchez is a long-limbed forward who could turn out to be the next Calvin Oftana, you know, the NCAA 95 MVP. Yukien Andrada, meanwhile, is only continuing to develop his two-way game and Tony Ynot is a 3-and-D weapon who had even left an impression on Jalen Green. And hey, as somebody said, don’t sleep on the UAAP’s three-time defending champions. Ateneo may already be missing Isaac Go, Thirdy Ravena, Adrian Wong, and Nieto twins Mike and Matt and they may not be making noise as of late, but they are still welcoming Dave Ildefonso and Dwight Ramos with open arms. Ildefonso will only be good to go come UAAP 84, but Ramos is already being seen by head coach Tab Baldwin as a difference-maker for the Blue Eagles in Season 83. Eli, Dwight’s younger brother, is also in the mix to backstop SJ Belangel and Tyler Tio. Note also that former blue-chip recruit Inand Fornilos may very well finally get his shot while both Jolo Mendoza and Raffy Verano are also back. Ateneo’s foe in the Finals last year also reloaded quite a bit as for the third year in a row, UST will be sending the Tiger Cubs’ best player to the Srs. squad. Following in the footsteps of Cansino and Mark Nonoy, post player Bismarck Lina will be a Growling Tiger next season. Alongside him to fortify the frontcourt are Christian Manaytay, Bryan Samudio, and Bryan Santos while bolstering the backcourt are Joshua Fontanilla and Paul Manalang. Speaking of fortifying the frontcourt, Far Eastern University is the team that got the biggest boost in terms of size. With 6-foot-7 Nigerian Emman Ojoula’s residency over and done with, the go-go guards of the Tamaraws have yet another weapon to burn opponents with. CESAFI MVP Kevin Guibao and transferee Simone Sandagon are no slouches either while Cholo Anonuevo has a roster spot waiting for him if and when he decides to come home after trying his luck in the US. RJ Abarrientos no longer appears here as he was already in FEU’s list last year. These are the new faces to see for the other teams: CSB Blazers LETRAN Knights JRU Heavy Bombers MAPUA Cardinals ADAMSON Soaring Falcons UE Red Warriors --- Follow this writer on Twitter, @riegogogo......»»
Riverdale star Cole Sprouse arrested in California
Cole last visited the Philippines in 2018 as endorser of Filipino clothing brand Bench......»»
PH media slam Chinese foreign ministry’s claims of manipulating WPS reports
Philippine media groups criticized the Chinese foreign ministry for suggesting that recent reports on Chinese harassment of Filipino vessels in the West Philippine Sea involved video manipulation and sensationalism to portray the Philippines as a victim. The Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (Focap) and National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) expressed offense.....»»
LIST: Saint movies to watch this Holy Week
YouTube offers free access to films on the lives of Catholic Saints in time for the Holy Week. .....»»
Penitentes take centerstage anew in Leyte Holy Week rituals
Penitentes take centerstage anew in Leyte Holy Week rituals.....»»
Survey shows Cha-cha still unpopular with Filipinos — Senate leaders
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that the findings of the survey by private pollster Pulse Asia, which was released on Wednesday, show that Charter change is an "unpopular move.".....»»
7 nanlaban drug suspects dead after Baste Duterte declares drug war
Less than a week after Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte declared a "war on drugs" in the city, at least seven drug suspects were killed during a buy-bust operation in the city — violence that highlights the seriousness of the mayor's recent threat of outright killing persons caught using illegal drugs......»»
Marcos tells Filipinos to serve others during Holy Week
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s message to Filipinos during Holy Week encourages tham to "serve others.".....»»
Kaspersky Shares Cybersecurity Tips for a Peaceful Getaway during the holy week
As the holiday season approaches, the urge to unwind and kick back is natural. And it’s all too common for people to let their guard down completely when connecting to the Internet too– but shouldn’t. Recently, the Philippine National Police (PNP) Anti-Cybercrime Group shared its findings on identity theft cases in the country. Between November […].....»»
Antipolo City throws support on Ajido
The Antipolo City government led by Mayor Casimiro “Jun” Ynares III will provide support to Antipolo-born swimmer Jamesray Mishael Ajido, who won the country’s lone gold medal in record-breaking fashion at the recent 11th Asian Age-Group Swimming Championships......»»
Creamline still team to beat
Creamline’s dramatic, come-from-behind 26-28, 22-25, 25-22, 25-21, 16-14 win over Cignal Tuesday night at the PhilSports Arena showed that it’s still the superpower in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference.....»»