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| CCBPI (Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc.) Associates at the Meycauayan Plant come together to welcome the holidays as they celebrate the lighting up of the facility. The displays depict a Christmas Kindness Village, encouraging people to embrace the spirit of kindness and generosity this season. (Image Source: Orange Magazine TV/Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc.) |
Bringing the magic of Christmas to communities, Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc. (CCBPI) continues its highly anticipated and long-standing tradition of lighting up its sites across the Philippines. The festive displays reflect heartwarming moments that stand for the spirit of a true Filipino Christmas — spreading kindness and cheer wherever possible and serving as a reminder of goodwill and togetherness that define the holiday season. The displays showcase familiar scenes of community-building, acts of giving and sharing, and festive gatherings, each uniquely portraying a Christmas Kindness Village. The illuminated sites also highlight the collective efforts of CCBPI’s associates, who have tirelessly worked to bring refreshing moments to millions of Filipinos.
CCBPI President and CEO Gareth McGeown shares, “As we light up our sites across the country, we honor the hard work, kindness, and passion of our associates who serve as our real-life Santas — spreading cheer not only during the holiday season but all year round. We celebrate this season with immense gratitude to our people, partners, and communities, for making this past year a momentous one for all of us at CCBPI.” Proudly serving close to 1 million micro-retailers, over 6,000 key customers, and operating 18 manufacturing sites as well as nearly 70 distribution centers, the company upholds its commitment to be an integral part of the communities it serves. Recognizing its duty as a total beverage company with a vast footprint, CCBPI has mobilized its sites and associates for rescue, relief, and recovery efforts in response to the multiple typhoons that struck the country in the past months. Despite these challenges, CCBPI carries on its mission to deliver joy to households, one bottle at a time.
CCBPI’s Christmas Kindness Village displays — conceptualized and handcrafted by employees themselves — showcase cherished Filipino Christmas traditions and feature elements like the Christmas parol and belen. The theme is aligned with Coca-Cola’s global campaign “The World Needs More Santas” with installations depicting acts of bayanihan, harnessing the true spirit of kindness and uplifting one another, especially in times of need. The annual light-up of CCBPI sites brings people together in celebration, as it reflects Coca-Cola’s commitment to refreshing the lives of Filipinos with its beverages — making a difference by building stronger, more resilient communities, and creating more meaningful connections that uphold the spirit of giving.
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DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara Applauds Aboitiz Foundation For Transformative Efforts In Philippine Education
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| Aboitiz Group leaders and education advocates stand alongside DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara to champion innovative and impactful education initiatives. From left: CitySavings External Relations Head Atty. Roel Eric "Rookie" Garcia, CitySavings CSR and Sustainability Head Paula Ruelan, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, Aboitiz Foundation COO Mardi Mapa-Suplido, Aboitiz Foundation President Ginggay Hontiveros-Malvar. (Image Source: Journal Online/Department Of Education) |
As 2024 comes to a close, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara commended the Aboitiz Foundation for its continued dedication to improving Philippine education. Through programs like AuroraPH and Aboitiz Future Leaders, the Foundation has created lasting solutions to benefit students and teachers, especially in remote and underserved areas. “Aboitiz Foundation has demonstrated unwavering dedication to providing quality education for the Filipino youth, particularly in underserved and remote communities. Public-private partnerships accelerate our impact on learners and teachers. By working together, we can create enduring solutions that ensure a brighter future for Filipino children,” said Secretary Angara.
The AuroraPH program has exceeded its 2024 goal by energizing and connecting 11 last-mile schools to the internet through solar power, surpassing the original target of 10 schools. These solar panels provide a sustainable solution to energy and connectivity issues in remote areas. In 2025, the Foundation plans to expand AuroraPH to reach 100 more schools nationwide, helping even more students access quality education. Meanwhile, the Aboitiz Future Leaders program continues to empower the youth, currently supporting 50 college scholars in various universities across the country. For 2025, the program aims to onboard 100 more scholars, giving them access to education and brighter career opportunities. “Our partnership with DepEd drives us to create transformative programs that open pathways for Filipino youth. Through AuroraPH and Aboitiz Future Leaders, we’re turning challenges into opportunities for success,” said Aboitiz Foundation President Ginggay Hontiveros-Malvar. In addition to education, the Aboitiz Foundation focuses on two other pillars: Jobs and Climate Action. The flagship program under the Jobs pillar, Elevate AIDA, equips women with skills in artificial intelligence and data annotation, paving the way for meaningful job placements and income generation. Meanwhile, the Climate Action pillar highlights programs such as CarbonPH and the Wasteless Campaign, both of which emphasize environmental sustainability and resilience. CarbonPH focuses on reforestation and watershed recovery, while the Wasteless Campaign promotes recycling and sustainable practices in partnership with communities and stakeholders.
The Aboitiz Foundation’s multi-pronged approach to nation-building reflects its mission to create a better and more sustainable Philippines. By supporting education, fostering job creation, and championing climate action, the Foundation aligns with national development goals and inspires collaboration across sectors. Hontiveros-Malvar added, “Programs like AuroraPH and Aboitiz Future Leaders show how partnerships can drive inclusive growth and sustainable development. We thank the Department of Education for its invaluable guidance and support.” DepEd also recognized other Aboitiz Group initiatives from City Savings Bank, AboitizPower’s Therma South Inc., and Visayan Electric, for advancing education and uplifting communities across the Philippines.
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7-Eleven’s CLiQQ Rewards Is Partnering Up With Taiwan So Travelers Can Get The Most Of Their Vacation
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As 7-Eleven’s loyalty program, CLiQQ Rewards has always been a special treat for loyal customers. All they need to do is accumulate enough points and they can soon avail of meals, snacks, drinks, and more for free. As everyone’s go-to convenience corner, 7-Eleven is taking things up a notch this year by partnering up with 7-Eleven Taiwan’s OPENPOINT loyalty program. Rich in culture, boasting mouthwatering eats, and visa-free, Taiwan is one of the most favored destinations by Filipinos. Now, there’s even more in store for their every trip, especially when they visit any 7-Eleven Taiwan branch.
Travelers need only purchase anything they need and earn OPENPOINT points in turn. This may then be converted to 3x the CLiQQ points so they can continue all the shopping fun in 7-Eleven Philippines. When they return home, customers can use their converted points to redeem items from the CLiQQ App’s Rewards Catalog or shop a wide selection of products on cliqqshop.com. This includes grocery essentials and home improvement items, with the added convenience of 24/7 pickup at their preferred 7-Eleven branch. Take advantage of this cool new feature by simply downloading the CLiQQ app and creating an account. In the app, choose CLiQQ Rewards and tap on Travel Rewards to bind the account with OPENPOINT. Have the member barcode scanned every time a purchase is made in 7-Eleven Taiwan or other participating merchants to earn OPENPOINT points. Once all the shopping is done, tap on Points Exchange in the app to convert the collected points to CLiQQ points. Customers may manually choose how many points they want to be converted. Note that one OPENPOINT point is equivalent to three CLiQQ points.
Other participating merchants that give out OPENPOINT points in Taiwan include Starbucks, Cold Stone Creamery, Mister Donut, 21 Plus, Semeur Bakery, Cosmed, the Dream Mall, and more. From being the paboritong kapitbahay of Filipinos, 7-Eleven is now also everyone’s generous travel buddy. Up the adventure in Taiwan threefold with CLiQQ and OPENPOINT so every vacation getaway is conveniently on point. For more information, visit www.cliqq.net/events-promos.
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ABS-CBN Wins Asia TV Forum And Market's Horror Content Pitch With Supernatural Film "Hysteria"
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ABS-CBN, the Philippines' premiere media and entertainment company and leading content provider, notches another international milestone in content production as it won the first-ever Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) Horror Pitch with its new title in-development "Hysteria" during the 2024 ATF Expo. The supernatural film "Hysteria" is among ABS-CBN International Productions' headline titles alongside the much-awaited global series "The Bagman", which was conceived via its first Hollywood Bootcamp project in 2024 — wherein select creatives from ABS-CBN Films, TV Production, and International Productions underwent an eight-week online industry masterclass from Hollywood's content experts.
Written by award-winning Filipino screenwriter Jaymar Santos Castro, "Hysteria" revolves around a self-righteous priest investigating a series of demonic possessions plaguing a small barrio trapped in its contradictory beliefs. As the mystery unfolds, a horrific past haunts the troubled cleric — revealing that, all along, he has been the root cause of the town's hysteria. In ATF's Show Daily publication, the article cited "Hysteria" as the project with "the strongest potential to excite and strike tension in the Asian market" among the pitched titles from various production outlets in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. As a prize for winning the first-ever ATF Horror Pitch, ABS-CBN International Productions receives a development and distribution package from renowned Asian studio EST x N8 Studios.
Meanwhile, ABS-CBN also participated in the recent ATF Expo, showcasing its world-class studio services under its ABS-CBN Studios banner, music production through Star Music, Star Cinema's film production prowess, and premier talent management via Star Magic, among others. Attended by ABS-CBN International Productions' head Ruel S. Bayani and ABS-CBN International Sales and Distribution head Pia Laurel, the company showcased its various milestones in content and events production, from the sold-out concerts and global recognition of local pop group BINI to the ground-breaking record set by Filipina actress Kathryn Bernardo in her recent box-office success "Hello, Love, Again" under Star Cinema.
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Pasko Na, Tara VALO! Riot Games PH Launches VALORANT Christmas Campaign
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Riot Games Philippines makes playing VALORANT this Christmas more exciting for Pinoy gamers with the launch of its VALORANT Christmas campaign. A holiday reward program that runs for 8 weeks, "Pasko Na, Tara Valo" celebrates the season by rewarding loyal players with real-life prizes to level up their games in addition to surprise stream raids by popular VALORANT players. From now until February 8, 2025, Pinoy gamers can play at least one game of VALORANT for a chance to take home real-life prizes each week including an MSI Gaming Laptop, Razer Viper Pro Mouse, JBL Quantum Headset, BenQ Gaming Monitor, Moondrop Kato In-Ear Monitor Headphones, Pulsar Gaming Mouse, Artisan Mousepad, and Grab PH vouchers.
Players who want to participate in the VALORANT holiday raffle will need to log in at http://taravalo2024.playvalorant.com/ and complete missions and submit their entries for the weekly raffles. Winners will be announced on the official VALORANT PH Facebook page. "Pasko Na, Tara Valo" also makes gaming experience this gift-giving season more exciting with a number of surprise stream raids by community-renowned players such as JK Labajo, Razzie, and ChroLinkz who will be challenging and gifting players who stream VALORANT. “The VALORANT Christmas Campaign is all about getting players to enjoy the game together and bring the holiday spirit into play. The awesome IRL rewards we’ve prepared are our way of reciprocating our players’ passion and support for the game this year. It’s also our way of celebrating Christmas with them. We hope that this program reinforces the vibrancy of the local VALORANT community and encourages players to come together to celebrate Christmas by playing the game,” said Riot Games Philippines VALORANT Brand Manager Jason Roberto. The official mechanics, list of rewards, prizes, and community activities can be seen on VALORANT’s Facebook and Instagram channels.
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Samsung Recognized As Southeast Asia’s Top Brand In 2024
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Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. has been ranked as Southeast Asia (SEA)’s top brand for 2024 by Campaign Asia-Pacific, in partnership with Milieu Insight. It was also named the top electronics brand in Southeast Asia for 2024. The Southeast Asia Top 50 brands list for 2024 is an authoritative list of brands leading in Southeast Asia in terms of consumer mindshare. Samsung’s achievements in the rankings reflect its commitment to innovation, exceptional product quality, and brand strength. Overall, Samsung achieved an overall score of 69.27%, a few points ahead of the second-ranked brand in the electronics sector. This was contributed by Samsung’s first ranking in five markets in SEA across the electronics sector, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. In addition, Samsung achieved the highest brand awareness score (89%) across Southeast Asia while also achieving top scores for quality, trust, and innovation.
“We are incredibly proud to be recognized as Southeast Asia’s top brand. The ranking is a testament to our dedication and holistic approach in delivering an ecosystem of meaningful innovations and exceptional experiences powered by AI, into the hands of Samsung users across the Southeast Asia region. We are thankful for the support towards our brand, and will continue to expand on our efforts to bring quality and innovative experiences that enrich the lives of our users,” said Samsung Electronics Head of Regional Marketing for Southeast Asia and Oceania ChonHong Ng. The Southeast Asia top 50 brands list for 2024 was unveiled at the recent Campaign360 in Singapore following a comprehensive survey of over 10,000 consumers across six Southeast Asian markets (Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Singapore). Over 1,200 brands across 10 sectors were tracked, including fashion, travel, apparel & accessories, financial services, beauty, telcos & streaming, e-commerce, transport & delivery, automotive, and food delivery. The brands were evaluated across nine key attributes, including awareness, purchase, quality, buying experience, customer service, trustworthiness, innovation, brand touchpoints, and advocacy.
