Being Courageous May Not Always Be Easy — But These Women Are Proving It Can Be Done

Canva & The Purposeful Creative celebrate courage and persistence on International Women’s Day

 “What am I doing with my life?”, “Am I falling behind?” and “How can I make my life truly matter?”. These are some of the questions that often pop up in the minds of women around the world - and sometimes, not having the answer can be frustrating. 

Courageous women in leadership shared what it’s like to face these questions as part of “Existential Courage,” an International Women’s Day event held by The Purposeful Creative in partnership with global design platform Canva (https://canva.link/2VF5DrK). 

Held at Canva’s Philippines headquarters, the event brings people together to share real-life stories of what it’s like to bring purpose and passion to what you do, and all the struggles that come with it. 

“We want this event to celebrate hope, courage, and persistence. We want to show young people examples and stories of how we can and should keep on creating & doing things despite and because of the times we live in,” shared Arriane Serafico, founder of The Purposeful Creative and author of Existential Courage, a book released last December under Summit Books.

“I started at Canva in 2015 where I was the first recruiter based in the Philippines. Here, I helped to grow the local team to over 100 amazing individuals. Today, we’re a team of 250 working to empower everyone in the Philippines, and around the globe, to achieve their goals through powerful messaging designed with Canva. Our culture is testament to the amazing impact women continue to create in the workplace,” said Yani Hornilla-Donato, country manager of Canva Philippines (https://canva.link/39pZxje).

“It’s important to us that women are represented on every level, in every team. We not only embrace but also celebrate gender diversity and inclusion,” added Donato.

 Held at Canva’s headquarters in Makati, Existential Courage brings together a range of young people to hear from a panel of women in leadership.

On Finding Courage and Purpose

Over 150 attendees were treated to meaningful conversations with inspirational women leaders who, just like them, have gone through the journey of self-doubt and self-discovery.

Audrey Pe, founder and executive director of WiTech (Women in Tech), Ayen Dela Torre, co-founder of Where To Next, and Trina Tanlapco, corporate executive and founder of A Little Montessori, shared what it takes to be a true influencer in an increasingly digital world and how one can use her power to impact a community. Pe, Dela Torres, and Tanlapco all echoed what the attendees needed to hear: that in a world where your social media following seems to be the standard for influence, one can still be an ‘influencer’. 

“It’s not about followers, it’s about putting yourself out there,” was the key takeaway from the panel discussion.

Anna Oposa, Chief Mermaid of Save The Philippine Seas, and Carmel Valencia, Head of Corporate Communication and Sustainability at L'Oreal, led another meaningful panel discussion with Donato to shine light on the importance of using one’s voice even if that voice might be drowned by a million others. They also shared tips for women to step up and change things for the better, especially for those in leadership positions. 

When asked about their advice for young people who feel like they don’t have power, Oposa posed a thought-provoking insight: “It’s not about if it’s possible. It’s about ‘how do I make it possible?’ 

Donato, a leader of over 250 Canva employees, encourages her team to not be scared to speak up. She said, “If there is an absence of anything in the office, don’t take it as the absolute truth. Challenge it.” 

Valencia who has been with L’Oreal for 16 years knew what it was like to be a small voice in a big room back when she was still starting in the global company. She advised the audience to find like-minded allies. Just because you want to change the world doesn’t mean you have to do it on your own.” 

Together with author of Paano Ba ‘Toand Founder of She Talks, Asia Bianca Gonzales, and Rags2Riches Founder Reese Fernandez, Serafico discussed how women can keep persisting no matter the challenges and ways in which to find inspiration when there seems to be none. For them, purpose is not something that you have to find, it’s something that you bring.

Gonzales, Fernandez, and Serafico highlighted that sometimes, people stay where they are for the wrong reasons. Fernandez’s journey as a social entrepreneur, for example, has always been driven by her principle. “Every decision I make can affect someone in a positive way,” Fernandez said. Gonzales advised the audience to work hard, share opportunities with others, wait for the right season for things to happen in your life, and to maintain a growth mindset.

“We want to create more conversations about Existential Courage. We want to break out of our bubble, and to stop only preaching to the choir. Existential Courage was an afternoon of fun, mentorship, and meaningful conversations for passionate, creative, curious and purposeful individuals,” Serafico added.

Want to honor the courageous women in your life? Canva has released an additional 50 design templates (https://www.canva.com/templates/search/generation-equality/), encouraging its design community around the world to celebrate, praise and unite with women this International Women’s Day. Check out the full photography collection here (https://canva.link/2TBRwRo).

For more information on Canva, visit https://www.canva.com/.

Shopee Bayanihan, an initiative focused on providing support for medical front liners and Filipinos in need

 Shopee donates 2,800 KFN4 respiratory masks to the Philippine Lung Center to help medical front liners fight COVID-19

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, launches Shopee Bayanihan, an initiative focused on providing support for medical front liners and Filipinos in need.

  

In a true bayanihanspirit, Shopee partners with various humanitarian organizations like Red Cross, Kaya Natin and World Vision to raise funds to support different communities most affected by COVID-19 outbreak. Among those in need are hospitals faced with limited medical equipment and low-income households who face difficulties in securing daily necessities. Under Shopee Bayanihan, users can make a direct donation to these organizations via Shopee from 26 March onwards. Additionally, Shopee donates 2,800 KFN4 respiratory masks to support the health workers in the Philippine Lung Center in their combat against the virus.

Ruoshan Tao, Head of Marketing of Shopee Philippines, said,“In the spirit ofbayanihan, we need to come together and draw strength from one another as we tide through this COVID-19 outbreak as one community. We launched Shopee Bayanihan to provide Filipinos a platform to step forward and help those in need. The funds raised will channel much-needed resources to vulnerable individuals and families to help them cope with the situation. We urge everyone to stand together with us and help one another stay strong during this period.”

All Filipinos can make a donation to their partner organizations of choice in amounts of P50, P100, P500, and P1,000 via Shopee Bayanihan. Here’s how:

On March 31, users can tune in to Shopee Live to watch a special program on “Shopee Bayanihan Day”. During the program, popular local celebrities will put up a special performance to help raise funds under Shopee Bayanihan. Users can also find more information on what the partner organizations are doing to support the community. 

All proceeds made through Shopee Bayanihan will go straight to their partner organizations. For more information, please visit: https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-bayanihan

On enhancing my physical looks - skin-friendly make-ups and natural ways to look good and feel better

I am really not a fan of make-ups. I believe that natural beauty shines better without cover-ups. I also didn't even bother to use make-ups due to the fact that my skin is so sensitive that it easily gets rashes, redness, and other minor allergies. But as years passes by, there were a lot of innovations made for make-ups so they would suit any type of skin.

When I turned 30, I saw a big difference in the texture of my skin, especially on the face. I have a normal skin and a morena complexion that is why I get envious of those who have naturally whiter skin. Fairer skin makes someone look prettier, let's accept the fact. That's when I realize, I need some minimal cover-ups to boost my self-confidence.

That's when I started looking for make-ups with more natural ingredients and dermatologically tested. And here are some of those that I found skin-friendly:

1. This is a pressed powder in natural shade. It keeps my morena skin natural-looking all day long. It keeps my face oil-free for longer hours. It does not cause irritations, unlike other pressed powders that I have tried that's why I stick to it and have been using this brand for 2 years now.

2. These are the Colour Collection lippies. It is enriched with vitamin E that keeps the lips glowing and hydrated throughout the day. It lasts longer than other brands and it has a lot of shades to choose from. I love this line of lippies products because a lot of shades match my complexion.

3. I still don't have this mascara on hand because I have just ordered it online 2 days ago, but I have already tried it because a friend of mine uses this brand and she lets me try it. This is a volumizing mascara which lasts up to 14 hours. It is hypoallergenic and I am sure I will have a great time using this so my eyes could get a little fiercer.

While searching online for mascara, I came across a site containing a review of Idollash http://www.eyelash-growth.com/reviews/idollash/. It caught my attention because I thought that is a mascara made of natural ingredients, but it's not. Surprisingly, it is a growth serum to enhance eyelashes and this is now included among my wishlist so that sooner or later, I will no longer be needing mascara anymore.

How about you? Do you also use makeup? What are your preferences for make-ups?

World Class Manufacturing Demands Standards, Consistency and Transparency

It is a pivotal time for nutrition companies across the world as more and more people take aim at making healthy living a priority. As the nutrition and vitamin industry rapidly expands, manufacturers are rushing to keep up with the pace of product demand. Unfortunately, many laboratories and facilities operate in isolation and seldom receive independent technical evaluation to measure their compliance and performance in manufacturing. Increased product demand should never jeopardize high standards for quality and now more than ever, manufacturers must be transparent and consistent in their processes.  

So how can nutritional products manufacturers achieve product quality, consistency and transparency?  

In order to achieve this goal, a company must start with the sourcing of high-quality ingredients and continue through the meticulous production and advanced testing of every finished product.  Once a company has made the decision to achieve these high standards, having the process, products, laboratories, and scientists certified and accredited by independent, third party organizations, such as International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), is vital to helping customers trust the company’s commitment to quality.

The commitment to quality and achieving the goal of consistency and transparency is by no means a quick or inexpensive endeavor. Those who embark on meeting these goals will need to make significant investment in laboratories, testing equipment, facilities, ingredients and scientific talent, to ultimately meet the rigorous testing standards and facility compliance audits set by ISO and NSF.  

For example, at Herbalife Nutrition, the program begins with the cultivation, collection and processing of ingredients, then blending them with other ingredients and finally packaging the blended powders into finished package containers.  At each factory, raw materials are quarantined upon arrival and sampled for Quality Control testing. Materials are only released for production after passing a comprehensive set of Quality tests. Quality Assurance personnel monitor the process by checking critical steps in production by utilizing state-of-the art analytical equipment to ensure product quality and uniformity.

Some examples of the latest analytical technologies and laboratory instrumentation to analyze raw materials and finished products that a nutritional company would make include equipment and instruments such as Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR), High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC’s), Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS),

Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) for DNA testing.

So why is certification and accreditation important for nutritional companies?

When a company is able to secure ISO17025 accreditation, it means that the company adheres to strict standards for the technical competency of laboratory scientific personnel, the accuracy of microbiology and chemistry testing methods, and the validation of equipment.

ISO17025 accreditation also gives the company confidence in its procedures and provides extra assurance to consumers that the company’s laboratory tests are very accurate and reliable. And while this accreditation is not required, companies committed to the goal of quality, consistency, and transparency should seek to achieve the ISO17025 high standards that will go a long way to create an industry standard on behalf of consumers.   

Similarly, the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), an accredited, independent third-party certification body, performs regular on-site audits of facilities.  NSF conducts tests of federally regulated Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s) and certifies that products made at a facility are produced consistently and in accordance with the applicable regulations, ensuring that products continue to meet specifications and label claims.

In summation, companies should begin to adopt the philosophy that they need to operate through a policy of continuous improvements, and laboratory accreditation provides an additional mechanism for independent benchmarking. With ISO accreditation and NSF certification, customers can be confident that a nutrition company’s products and facilities meet international standards for product quality, testing and safety.

Grolier : Over a Hundred Years of Nurturing your Child's Multiple Intelligence

Grolier is one of the largest U.S. publishers of general encyclopedias. It was founded in 1909 and for over a hundred years, it continuously creates educational stuff to support the needs of the kids to further learning and comprehension.

Wayback 2007, I bought my firstborn a pencil-shaped Grolier laptop to enhance her speech and for her to easily memorize letters and numbers. The laptop also teaches shapes, spelling and writing the alphabet. It also features nursery rhymes. That was where my first child got her first dose for children's songs.

My firstborn is now 12 and she is one of the class top students. I can't really say that the Grolier laptop has contributed a lot to her knowledge because I was a hands-on while my kid was growing up especially when she entered school but I am sure it somehow helped in a way or another.

When Grolier Philippines International held The Grolier Carnival Fair in Festival Mall, I got so excited to see what they have in store after more than a decade. They had a lot of fun activities such as a magic show, inflatable fun cube, interactive learning corner, and face painting - all for free. They also offered a free assessment of a child’s multiple intelligences and kids get a free book after plus a chance to win Grolier Interactive Materials in the raffle.

They also introduced one of their newest products the Grolier - Keymatic which is a tool for automatic recall of basic math facts. The Keymatic set is an interactive device, with workbooks and pens to build confidence and proficiency in numbers and basic arithmetic.

It aligns with the very popular Singapore Maths which teaches the kids all about numbers the strategic way and not through memorization.

Grolier aims to continuously power your child's imagination thru innovative educational materials that can be enjoyed at the comfort of the home. I am so happy to be the first few customers to get the Keymatic set. It's a fun learning material that both parents and kids will enjoy. It can be a tool for a nice bonding activity for the family, too.

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This cool learning tool is the key to maths fact automaticity. Keymatic promotes automaticity in a child’s brain. This amazing product holds several features and benefits as listed below

- It utilizes all learning senses (auditory, visual, kinesthetic)
- It provides immediate recall of basic facts
- It has a unique and self-correcting feature
- It increases eye-hand coordination
- It can be used with any curriculum
- It is FUN

This product is a must-have for teachers and parents to engage in fun learning activities in the classroom and at home.

To know more about Grolier and their products please visit www.facebook.com/OfficialGrolierPH.

Indulge your gastronomic cravings with QUEZON

After the success of their first concept buffet-Guevarras, Gruppo Guevarras Inc. (GGI) has opened its doors in Quezon City aptly named Quezon buffet. 

Carrying GGI’s vision, Quezon Buffet undoubtedly exudes with high caliber dishes at very affordable rates. Quezon showcased variety of gastronomic fares that will surely suit everyone’s palates. It merges the comforts of home and gourmet delicacies by catering our country’s Nestled in the heart of Quezon Avenue, Quezon buffet carries an ambiance of an old- world charm and rustic appeal. GGI upholds their commitment in reminding the general public especially the younger generations about our county’s greatest heroes; as well as preserving our culture through local cuisines.

Savour your appetite 

Quezon is being developed as haven for delectable cuisines that every Filipino would crave for. Highlighting Filipino-Spanish heritage that embodies classic food that includes roasting 
stations, various meat dishes, seafood, grains and noodles, fresh salads, flavorful soups and 
dessert selections.  Much of the inspiration behind this effort came from their collective ideas to acknowledge the deep historical connection during President Quezon’s era, and this is through sustainable cooking of exquisite dishes. Here are some of their noteworthy specialties:

Celebrity Chef behind Quezon

Corporate chef Kalel Chan is the chef behind various fine-dining and high-end restaurants. 
Considered as one of the Top 10 good-looking chef, Kalel is surprisingly charming and down to earth. He goes for innovative fusion cooking that adds creativeness to his masterpieces. 
Chef Kalel is always eager to discover new trends in the culinary industry and adapts them in his food creations.

Quezon Buffet, a place like home 

Exuding with elegant ambiance, Quezon buffet incorporates classic lines and Art Deco pieces into its interior, creating a classic touch. The backdrops are great for photo-taking which is a known Filipino past –time in every family gatherings, an intimate date with your special someone or the perfect bonding tick with your friends. 

Quezon exudes a classy vibe, from its spacious façade, soft lightings, to minimalist interiors of black and white tones. The woodworks and sparkling chandeliers – blends the antiquated with cosmopolitan and classic, as well as the convenience of modern life. 
The walls are well-themed with photos of President Quezon through the years, giving 
customers a nostalgic ambiance. Quezon gives a convenient and cozy vibe as the dishes are arranged per station and are neatly presented.

The whole place can accommodate close to 200 pax with spacious function rooms that can accommodate 30-35 persons, respectively. Complementing the dishes, the place is satisfying as the service is generally noble. Their service staff are nice and friendly, accompanying customers from the front lobby up to their seats. They depict one of the good traits of every Filipino, which is being hospitable to guests. 

Resembling President Manuel Quezon whose name will always be in the hearts of every 
Filipino, Quezon Buffet is the epitome of this man by serving finest and mouthwatering dishes and yet very affordable prices across the board. The extraordinary experience of tasting distinct local flavors will surely worth a visit. 

Just like in any traditional fiesta or festivity, Quezon truly offers a mixed dining experience for all ages!

An online shop to run to once you ran out of ink for your HP printer

Last holiday season, my ink supply got almost depleted due to numerous printing activities, both personal & business-related. This may sound OA, but I honestly can't live without ink on my HP printer for a day. My kids need print-outs for school almost every day and I use them for my small printing business at home. I can't leave the house at once to buy cartridges to the nearest mall or bookstore, because I still have a lot of things to do, online and offline; so I decided to browse HP pages to look for answers. I found out that they have a program called Order-a-Cartridge. It's a fast doorstep delivery with more options to purchase print supplies. HP Order-a-cartridge allows us to conveniently order and replenish ink, toner, paper and printer supplies without leaving the seat. Depending on location, anyone can order print supplies via the internet, email, telephone or HP reseller.

Here's how I ordered via the internet:

First I created an account on HP SureSupply website  https://h22203.www2.hp.com/SureSupply/account/create 

Then I searched for the cartridge number (mine is 685 for HP 5525 printer)

I chose to buy Combo 4-pack which consists of 4 ink cartridges (black, cyan, magenta & yellow). Aside from I would save more than a hundred peso compared to buying individual ink tanks, the shipping fee is waived for orders P1,000.00 and up nationwide.

After adding the item to the basket, the site then redirected me to a third party web site that will process my order, Integrated Computer Systems Inc.; then I paid my order thru Paypal.

I received an automated email regarding the confirmation of my order and the completion of payment (January 09, 2016, Saturday).  Then, the morning of January 11, 2016, Monday I received an acknowledgment email from ICS staff and told me that the item will be delivered 1 - 2 working days. On January 13, 2016, 3PM I received my order thru LBC. 

I am so happy with my first order from HP SureSupply and ICS Click2buy website. I didn't just save money but I saved time and effort, which is really essential to a work-at-home Mom like me. From now on, I will be one of their loyal customers. Please take note too, that I compared the prices from other online shops (eg. Lazada, National Bookstores, etc) and even from physical shop before finally deciding to buy from ICS - ICS Click2buy has the lowest price. 

To all HP users out there, I highly recommend ICS. Know more about ICS on the web http://click2buy.ics.com.ph

Why Invest on Laminate Flooring for your home improvement?

Buying new flooring represents a huge investment for any homeowner. If you are not sure actually what look you want in your home, it can be hard to pick between flooring styles. You might be debating whether laminate or carpet would be best. Perhaps you are thinking about whether or not you can afford to go with old hardwood. If you are looking for an affordable flooring that provides style and durability, you might be top served by considering laminate.

Getting to know laminate flooring

Laminate flooring is composed of 4 basic layers. The wear layer is filled with aluminum oxide and is designed to resist, scratches, tear, and wear. The decor layer is imprinted with any of a range of stone, hardwood, or tile designs. The core layers offers laminates bulk and adds extra resistance to dents. The end backer layer gives extra stability and support.

Because laminate flooring is constructed from these 4 special layers, it is much more resistant to scratches and dents than true hardwood flooring. Definitely, laminate flooring is also significantly less costly than stone or hardwood. Pick laminate when you want stylish, durable flooring that would not drive you into debt.

Pick laminate for durability

Many homeowners pick laminate because it is one of the most strong types of flooring accessible on the market today. Unlike hardwood, laminate is not prone to dents and scratches from daily, regular use. Unlike carpet, laminate does not stain easily and would not start to unravel or fray at edges and seams. Further, laminate floors are estimated to last between twenty to thirty years in most residential settings.

Thanks to their capability to resist scratches and dents, laminate floors are the best choices for top-traffic areas such as bathrooms and kitchens. They also make a remarkable choice for attics, basements, and additions.


Choosing laminate for ease of care

Ease of care is another best reason that many homeowners pick laminate. Laminate floors will look bright and clean as long as you: 

► Quickly wipe up spills and wet marks left by feet

► Use throw mats or rugs at all entrances to your rooms

► Use a dust vacuum or mop regularly

► Permits your floors to dry fully after cleaning

Choosing laminate flooring for style

Definitely, laminate provides more than durability, affordability and easy care. Nowadays, showrooms boasts a big range of laminate styles designed to look like real stone, hardwood and tile.

Olern's first Online Business Summit Empowers World-class Entrepreneurs

Online Business grew fast as the Philippine economy grows. With its benefits and increasing profits, online business will continue to be aggressively upscale traditional business. But with all the tedious business seminars and it's cost, being equip and empower for such a job is indeed risky and scary. Not to mention the highs and lows in recruiting and training people is something hard for start-ups to encounter. 

All these concerns are what Olern wants to address. For it is an institution that focuses on training aspirant entrepreneurs and Small Medium Enterprise (SMEs) to be excellent and successful in their respective business ventures, their holistic approach to training people builds a strong platform that makes learning inclusive to all wherever they are. 

Last March 3 & 4, they launched a FREE ONLINE BUSINESS SUMMIT that equips and empowers people under the Small Medium Enterprise (SMEs) industry towards world-class success. In partnership with PMCM Events; OLERN invited everyone to learn and be mentored with the best speakers from the Philippines, UAE, UK, and Singapore. 

With just one click, these business experts and entrepreneurs gave more than just knowledge and tips, but life-giving principles to make any empire more profitable and succeed world-class.

This Online Business Summit focused on "Four Keys Business Area" that makes SME equipping more comprehensive and effective for everyone. Though there's no such thing as "One Size Fits All" in the business industry, their fundamental business principles cover everything people need to know about handling business matters and personality development. 

1. Business Management Fundamentals

2. Sales and Marketing (Online Business and Social Media Marketing) 

3. Human Resources (Personality Development and Training People) 

4. Innovation and Technology (Benefits of Online Enterprise) 

THE SPEAKERS

ARMANDO “BUTZ” BARTOLOME, Franchising, International Expansion: considered the Franchise Guru of the Philippines, has developed the franchise systems of big names such as Mang Inasal, Julie’s Bakeshop, Potato Corner, Generika, Bayad Center, and many others.  He is one of the Founders of the Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc. (AFFI).

PAULO TIBIG, Company Culture : is one of the sought after professional speakers today.  He is a Go Negosyo Angelpreneur, past president of the Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc.(AFFI), Director of Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB),  honorary member of the Young Entrepreneurs Society-Worldwide, and former president of Bataan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BACCII).

ERIC CAEG, HR, Org. Development, Emotional Intelligence: is a Business and HR Consultant for various companies in the Retail, Food and Manufacturing Industries.  He is a Senior Consultant of Family & Business Strategic Coaching an affiliate of Wong + Bernstein Strategic Advisory Group.

MIGS DELA ROSA, Marketing: is the Founder and Managing Director of MPLIFY.  Before establishing his marketing company, he worked for well-known brands such as SumoSam, Akira, New Orleans, Blackbeard’s Seafood Islands and Kung Fu Kitchen, Manang’s Chicken, San Miguel Corporation, Chowking, etc.

SUZAN BIGAY,Accounting & Audit: is a CPA, an International Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Australia, an Entrepreneur and an Educator, Inspirational Speaker, Executive Coach.  She is a Professor in the Graduate School of Business (MBA and Economics). She is a faculty member at the University of Asia and the Pacific (Philippines).

TONI MIRANDA, Executive Presence, Personal Branding: is a world-certified Image Strategist, and Executive Coach and Transformational Speaker, with over 20 years of experience in the corporate and retail industry.  She is the founder of Radiance Image Consultancy.  Toni is one of the few image consultants in the Philippines with certifications from the prestigious London Image Institute and Academy of Image Mastery.

JERRY ILAO, Digital Marketing, Financial Analysis: CPA is the Co-Founder of Olern, MobileOptima, Inc. and Xcale Summit, the biggest eCommerce Event in the Philippines, with 20 years experience in business, digital marketing, entrepreneurship, and corporate finance.

RIO ILAO, Excel, Financial Analysis: is the Founder and CEO of Mobile Optima, Inc.  Before jumping into entrepreneurship, she was the Global Finance Manager of Procter & Gamble’s (P&G) super-premium skincare brand, SK-II, where she was responsible for managing the overall supply chain of the brand and ensuring that the brand’s target profitability was delivered.

JONATHAN PETALVER, Sales: is the Founder and CEO-President of the Petalver Management Consultancy Services – the management consulting firm behind THE SALES CHAMP NETWORK ACADEMY with over 20 years of experience as a strategic sales professional, entrepreneurial leader and strategic management learning provider.

"The mission of Olern is Inclusive Learning for all people using technology and online tools." Said Jerry Ilao,  Founder of Olern. "We provide training for everyone from employees to managers, by equipping them with the right knowledge and skills, teaching them how to carry themselves as professionals with our personality development sessions and lead them to the right mentors that will help them build their empire. All using online technology with no large registration fee and long seminar books."

To know more, visit https://www.olern.com/olernsummit.

BT Collection by Aurum - rings designed with elegance and style

Aurum adapts to today's fashion with a mixture of simple and high-end elegant jewelry, some of which are unique investment pieces sourced from abroad. They accept made to order designs and personalized jewelry for all occasions made from plain yellow gold, white gold, and platinum jewelry as well as pieces with various sizes of diamonds, colored stones, and south sea pearls. They also provide lifetime cleaning, repair, and appraisal services.

Last Oct. 18, Aurum launched a new product line of handcrafted engagement and wedding rings designed with elegance and style, known as BT Collection.

BT (Bridal Trousseau) Collection is the brainchild of cousins Bianca Prieto Santos and Tricie Legarda. Bianca has been designing and selling fashion jewelry for a decade, while Tricie has worked in fashion and fine jewelry retail companies for several years.

BT Collection was created to be able to offer a wide selection of quality wedding rings at reasonable prices. They take pride in knowing that their wedding rings are at par with the bigger jewelry brands, yet are offered at an extremely competitive price.

BT Collection offers simple wedding bands in traditional 14k and 18k gold metals, to diamond anniversary and eternity bands. They have an offering of classic and modern styles to suit every taste. Rings are available in the stores ready-made or custom-made to specification and size of the customer.

After almost a year after launching the wedding rings line, BT Collection is proud to add engagement rings to their product offering. " It was a natural progression to venture into engagement rings, as we have met many potential customers who asked for this," says Tricie.

BT Collection is collaborating with young local designers to create limited edition styles to add to their existing lineup.

BT Collection rings are available at 4 store locations :

Aurum, Glorietta 4 Level 2
Tambunting, festival Mall
Tambunting, Market Market Mall
Aurum by Tambunting, Sta. Lucia Mall

Crown Asia Innovates Condo Living with the Valenza Mansions

Crown Asia is a subsidiary of Vista Land, the largest homebuilder in the Philippines. One of their luxurious projects is the Valenza in Sta. Rosa Laguna. It is a 25-hectare development that echoes majestic Old Europe charms. Aside from all the quality and luxury that surround the place, it is also a beautiful and secure community, highly accessible via major highways making it close to business centers and commercial districts.

The spacious park inside the Valenza community (top photos)

One of the amenities - clubhouse with swimming pool and playground

Franco, a smart home and one of the prime units in Valenza Sta. Rosa, has a minimum floor area of 242sqm, lot area of 216sqm. It is a two-stprey model with 5 bedrooms, maid's room, 2 car garage, 4 toilet and bath, front porch, balcony and more.

Lladro has a minimum floor area of 211sqm and lot area of 180sqm. It is a two-storey model with 4 bedrooms, 2 car garage, 3 toilet and bath,balcony, lanai, porch and more.

Inside the Valenza will rise a new 2.4 hectares community of quality and luxury combined - the Valenza Mansions. This latest offering is the first landed condominium of Crown Asia. It features two-phase 10 mansions and an exclusive clubhouse.t was launched in August 2016 and completion is projected by 2019. Price ranges from 2.87M to 5.48M.

 On this site will rise the Valenza mansions which provides an element of exclusivity, offering low density homes versus other condominium projects (top and bottom)

For inquiries visit: www.crownasia.com.ph

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