Martes, Hulyo 20, 2021

Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas: The Action Lady



Asia Leaders Awards 2021 (ALA 2021) is set to celebrate “Women in Power”, at the awards ceremony to be held on November 11 at the Embassy of Singapore.  Several


 


women stood tall and proud to have made their marks in the fields of business, entrepreneurship, leadership, and corporate social responsibility.


Women, powered by grit and determination is really unstoppable! And a Filipina, with these traits, alongside with a big heart, would really excel and rise above the rest. Leading this year’s awards ceremonies is no less than the co-founder and CEO of TAG Media Group, Grace Bondad Nicolas, the brains behind the Asia Leaders Awards, an engineer, host, events organizer, PR specialists, a well-rounded certified empowered woman! 




She is currently the president of the American Association of the Philippines (AAP), the first woman to assume the position since the organization’s establishment 73 years ago. Concurrently, she is the vice president of the Makati Tourism Foundation and the Lieutenant Governor Elect of Kiwanis Club, Division 3A, for 2022-2023, under whose auspices are clubs in Makati, Manila, Pasay, and Taguig.





She is also a Go Negosyo certified Mentor for several years now, selflessly sharing her knowledge and experiences to aspiring entrepreneurs handling modules in Entrepreneurial mind setting, marketing and business development. An entrepreneur herself, she launched just last year her very own line of brands, under AAA Cosmetics and Trading Company, GlamHigh Cosmetics, Glutaglow Drinks, Immune Cee and Graceful Skin.


As if she has not enough on her hands, she is also a certified Plantita, nurturing a 2-hectare farm land in Calauan Laguna, Hidden Hills Farm by Josefino. She is living up to her Dad’s dream of making the farm a destination for family full of love, joy and laughter. 



A mother of 3 sweet and pretty kids, Andrea, Alexis and Alexa, better-half of Tag Media CEO Mr.Troy Nicolas,  Engr. GRACE BONDAD NICOLAS took her Masters in Management Major in Engineering Management (MMEM) at Colegio De San Juan De Letran. She credits what she is right now to the foundation and unconditional training she received from her entrepreneur parents. 




Other women awardees of ALA 2021 are:  

Lerma Manzano Bernabe, President and CEO, AsiaPrime Philippines Corporation (APPC)

Architect Kaydee Velasco, CEO of KMV Asia Corporation

Jaie Flores Ador, Founder and CEO of 3D Container & Packaging Philippines Corp.

Cris Albert, President of FILA Philippines;

Rosemarie P Rafael, President of Airspeed International Corporation;

Vanessa Tanco, President and CEO of iAcademy

Liza Timbol, President of the Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines 

Merle Balicao, President and Founder of Mer-nel’s Cake House

Virginia Lane - One of the most glamorous ladies in Manila Society



Asia Leaders Awards is the only recognition giving body whose awards committee is composed of respected leaders from different organizations and embassies. It is the largest business awards event in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. Its main objective is to promote the Philippines as a premier business hub and destination in Asia


Major awards sponsors are Alfamart, Asian Tigers Mobility, AsiaPrime Corporation, Bounty Agro Ventures, Inc., Fredley Group of Companies, Frontrow Enterprise, Grab, Jollibee Group, and J&T Express.





To know more about Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas, check out her FB page https://www.facebook.com/gracebnicolas or her Tag Media official page https://www.facebook.com/TAGmediaPH


Read more about the Asia Leaders Awards at https://www.facebook.com/AsiaLeadersAwards

More than a pretty face, an excellent Architect and Thought-Leader, Kaydee Velasco

 



Asia Leaders Awards 2021 (ALA 2021) is set to celebrate “Women in Power”, at the awards ceremony to be held on November 11 at the Embassy of Singapore.  Several women stood tall and proud to have made their marks in the fields of business, entrepreneurship, leadership, and corporate social responsibility.


One of the empowered women honouree on the spotlight for ALA 2021 is Arch. Kaydee Velasco.


Known to many as a prime advocate and practitioner of Green Architecture, Arch. Kaydee is the CEO of KMV Asia Development Corporation and has been a recipient of the Young CEO of the year award the past years for her success  in creating thoughtful, strategic, and expert solutions for a multitude of urban industries including construction, architecture, and design - creating a diverse, learned assessment on real estate, not to forget her never ending support to outreach programs to provide assistance to those mostly in need in this time of pandemic. 


Secretary Panelo has only good words for her, being the young protege of Arch. Felino “Jun” Palafox who is the respected and premier urban planner of our generation. He commended her bright ideas on city planning, green architecture and urban housing.


KMV Asia under her leadership recently won the Best Real Estate Development and Management Company in the Philippines at the Real Estate and Property Awards 2020, being one of the most innovative and energy-efficient architecture firms in the country today. 

Arch. Velasco established her company with the dream of designing eco-friendly homes and buildings. The passion and determination exudes in her pretty face, to make a difference, to contribute to society through service that influences the lives of others in the most innovative and sustainable ways possible. Indeed, she matters!


Other women awardees of ALA 2021 are:  

Lerma Manzano Bernabe, President and CEO, AsiaPrime Philippines Corporation (APPC)

Jaie Flores Ador, Founder and CEO of 3D Container & Packaging Philippines Corp.

Cris Albert, President of FILA Philippines;

Rosemarie P Rafael, President of Airspeed International Corporation;

Vanessa Tanco, President and CEO of iAcademy

Liza Timbol, President of the Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines 

Merle Balicao, President and Founder of Mer-nel’s Cake House

Virginia Lane - One of the most glamorous ladies in Manila Society


Asia Leaders Awards is the only recognition giving body whose awards committee is composed of respected leaders from different organizations and embassies. It is the largest business awards event in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. It’s main objective is to promote the Philippines as a premier business hub and destination in Asia


Major awards sponsors are Alfamart, Asian Tigers Mobility, AsiaPrime Corporation, Bounty Agro Ventures, Inc., Fredley Group of Companies, Frontrow Enterprise, Grab, Jollibee Group, and J&T Express.


To know more about KMV Asia, visit https://kmv-asia.com/ 


Want to know Arch. Kaydee Velasco more? Check out her FB page, https://www.facebook.com/archkaydee


Get updates from Asia Leaders Awards at https://www.facebook.com/AsiaLeadersAwards

Lunes, Hulyo 19, 2021

Asia Leaders Awards 2021 will Celebrate Women in Power at the Embassy of Singapore on November 11

Asia Leaders Awards 2021 (ALA 2021) will celebrate “Women in Power” and to acknowledge them on November 11 at the Embassy of Singapore by recognizing the achievements of fabulous women who have made their marks in the fields of business, entrepreneurship, leadership, and corporate social responsibility.



Leading this year’s awards ceremonies is no less than the co-founder and CEO of TAG Media Group, Engineer Grace Bondad Nicolas, the brains behind the Asia Leaders Awards.

She is currently the president of the American Association of the Philippines (AAP), the first woman to assume to position since the organization’s establishment 73 years ago. Concurrently, she’s is the vice president of the Makati Tourism Foundation and the Lieutenant Governor Elect of Kiwanis Club, Division 3A, for 2022-2023, under whose auspice are clubs in Makati, Manila, Pasay, and Taguig.

 

Also present will be Lerma Manzano Bernabe, president and CEO of the Philippines’ leading toll company, AsiaPrime Philippines Corporation (APPC), which is one of ALA 2021’s major sponsors.

Joining them is Architect Kaydee Velasco, CEO of KMV Asia Corporation, who won as last year’s Asia Leaders Awards Young CEO of the Year in Real Estate with her company bagging Green Company of the Year.

 

Other inspiring women leaders who would be honored this year are:

          Jaie Flores Ador, founder and CEO of 3D Container & Packaging Philippines Corp.

3D Container & Packaging Philippines Corp. is the 2019 National Winner for Small Establishment, Industry Category, Region IVA, during the 2020 ASEAN Business Awards 2020.

          Cris Albert, president of FILA Philippines;

She is the sole distributor and licensee of FILA products in the country. With 420 outlets, FILA Philippines is present in more than in 280 department stores and 150 shopping malls.

          Rosemarie P Rafael, president of Airspeed International Corporation;

Elected as the first female president of the Air Cargo Forwarders Association, she has opened the Philippine logistics industry for female corporate leaders while steering Airspeed to greater heights.

          Vanessa Tanco, president and CEO of iAcademy; and,

Under her, iAcademy has been recognized as the first and only Toon Boom Center of Excellence in Asia and, for two consecutive years, as the Most Innovative Education Provider in the Philippines.

          Liza Timbol, president of GRBank.

The president of the Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines representing 429 rural banks with a combined resources of P301 billion is also the first Capampangan and woman to hold the post.

 

The rest of the “Women in Power” honorees to grace the momentous ALA 2021 awarding are Merle Balicao and Virginia Lane who were also featured in the Asia Leaders Awards Women who matters last March 2021.

 

Asia Leaders Awards, the only recognition giving body whose awards committee is composed of organizations and embassies, is the largest business awards event in the Philippines and Southeast Asia.

 

The awards exist to promote the Philippines as a premier business hub in Asia and the world. Thus, Asia Leaders Awards’ annual awarding ceremonies is considered a must-attend occasion for business and government leaders, both Filipino and foreign.

 

Major awards sponsors are Alfamart, Asian Tigers Mobility, AsiaPrime Corporation, Bounty Agro Ventures, Inc., Fredley Group of Companies, Frontrow Enterprise, Grab, Jollibee Group, and J&T Express.

 

Read more about the Asia Leaders Awards at www.asialeadersawards.asia.

Sabado, Hulyo 17, 2021

Always in FRONTROW with Tag Media Group outreach efforts

Frontrow, the Philippines number 1 Multi Level Marketing Company with over 2 million distributors globally never ceases to help out. As we all know, Frontrow, true to their name, took the forefront in helping out the less fortunate ones most affected by the pandemic. They were even tagged as the biggest celebrity donor last year.

July 14, 2021, Headed by Kiwanis Philippine Luzon District  Division 3A, 2022-2023 Lieutenant Governor Elect Grace Bondad Nicolas and her mother Remy Bondad, another community outreach was held, this time for the farmers in Barangay Imok, Calauan, Laguna, in cooperation with the Department of Agrarian Reform. One of its objective is to connect the farmers to the Department in order to air their situation and needs.






Frontrow has long been supporting all outreach efforts of Engr Grace. They have been partners for this endeavor for several years now. Not even the deadly virus can stop them, Engr. Grace quips.



 

 “It is actually second nature for us to reach out to the Filipino people even before the pandemic. When we were starting in 2009, in 2010, we were really struggling….. but Multilevel marketing, when done properly, when done with the purest intentions, and when done with your whole heart and spirit that you just want to help alleviate every problem that the Filipino has, I think GOD UP ABOVE will give his guidance and blessing.” - RS Francisco during the American Association of the Philippines George Washington Charity Dinner, where “Frontrow Cares” got the Outstanding Pandemic Public Health Service Award.

 

FRONTROW is an exclusive distributor of credible, tried and tested, award-winning health and beauty products. Its main products are health supplements – LUXXE White Enhanced Glutathione, LUXXE Slim L-Carnitine and Green Tea Extract, LUXXE Protect Pure Grapeseed Extract and LUXXE Renew Anti-Aging 8 Berry Extract.

To know more about Frontrow, visit their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/FrontrowPHOff/

 

The other major contributors in all activities initiated by GBN in all of her outreach projects under the organizations she represents includes Mer-Nel’s Cakes headed by Ms. Merle Mendoza Batican and AsiaPrime Philippines Corporation headed by Lerma Manzano Bernabe.

 

Engineer Grace Bondad Nicolas is also the current President of the American Association of the Philippines, the first female to assume the position in the organization’s 73-year history. She is also the Vice President of the Makati Tourism Foundation.

Huwebes, Hulyo 15, 2021

Arid and Aroids Founders with Grace Bondad Nicolas

Famous right now with 20 hectares nursery in Quezon, business partners; Horticulturist Boyet Ganigan and Dr. Fernando Silvestre Jr. are not just helping the community right now by providing affordable, accessible and local & imported plants but also innovators in their own ways.

 

Lots became Plantitos and Plantitas, those individuals who loves to collect and plant ornamentals that started last year during the height of this global health crisis to ease the anxiety brought by this pandemic. So the arrival and launching of different branches of Arid and Aroids became very popular because of the growing demand for plants.


 

Grace Bondad Nicolas (First female President of American Association of the Philippines, Business & Lifestyle writer of different broadsheets nationwide, Entrepreneur, Host, Blogger and Plantita) interviewed one of the co founder of Arid and Aroids, Boyet Ganigan at Silang, Cavite, the main showroom with endangered and one of a kind plants globally.

 



“We have 400 registered resellers and all are very passionate on what they do to serve the customers. We’re here to give accessibility and that’s why we’re checking different sites to put our collection to showcase and sell the Plantitos and Plantitas. Soon we will be in Cebu. We will have soon a one of a kind marketplace where the customers can just use a cart and pick their favourite plants. We will also provide other materials for planting. We just launched our showroom in Alabang and recently finished one in Baguio.” - Boyet Ganigan

Boyet Ganigan, Grace Bondad Nicolas and Fernando Silvestre Jr
 

The showroom with landscaped showcasing the different varieties of local and imported plants is amazing with Administrator, Vrent Garcia touring around the guests discussing the origin, price and stories of the plants from local to rare and from Php 50 pesos to Php 2M per pot.

 

Under construction also is the soon to be Coffee shop in the area to cater the guests who just like to discuss their favourite plants and at the same time to just enjoy the scenery as if you’re inside the jungle with so much varieties to inspire all the plant lovers.

 

“I am in awe at Arid and Aroids because of the different varieties they are showing to the public. These are precious plants. Not only that, for me as a collector, I’m amazed with the selections. Also, it’s better to visit their branches, choose your fave and bring it home satisfied. Also, very affordable and lots to choose from. I love the landscaped showroom, you’re gonna have an idea on what to do also in your area. Artistic and innovative. Definitely all who will visit will have something after with happiness.”- Grace Bondad Nicolas



According to Boyet, what makes these premium plants exceptional is that, not only are they tended and locally propagated under them, but this is also the first time that they will be offered to the public. There are new different forms, shapes, and kinds of plant varieties that only the nursery locally propagates like a rare philodendron esmeraldense which you can find in the branches but most endangered you may see now in Silang, Cavite. 

 

Arid and Aroids Branches;

•520 Hoyo Road, Tartaria, Silang Cavite

•9035 Brgy Paco San Rafael, Bulacan

•Arid and Aroids The Village Square Alabang

Huwebes, Hulyo 8, 2021

Magnificent Miracle for You and Me

 Dear Survivor,

Blissful marriage be yours now and forevermore


Do you remember this story of an ambivalent occasion, when you were with your eldest sister who you fondly call as “Mother Hen", a sparkling gem to all of her siblings?

Let your prayers be delivered


You were enroute to the wedding of your niece on February 22, 2020. She was one of the sponsors of the wedding. 

Lift up to HIM your burdens


You called it “ambivalent”  because weddings should be a celebration.

 

How bountiful are HIS blessings

But your eldest sister was carrying a heavy load in her heart due to the fact that one of her sons was in the hospital with a delicate sickness. 

Be at peace with HIS promises


Her son said to her, "Mama, I don't want to die."

The fragrance of HIS creations are like incense to the soul


At the church, your eldest sister was crying while sharing about the situation of your nephew with her friends. You tried to avoid seeing her cry.

HE will never forsake you


On your part, you would usually attend Sunday Service at PICC at "The Feast"  So, one Sunday, you went to the table where you could ask for a prayer request for the healing of your nephew. You approached the lady in charge of the prayer station. She asked you to write on a piece of paper your nephew's name and you told her the situation. 

Forever our gratefulness to HIM


She was really gifted in saying her prayer and during the entire conversation with the Almighty God, tears continuously poured from your eyes! Even as you recall that incident, tears still run from your eyes. After the prayer, you thanked her and went inside the Service Hall.  

How wonderful YOU are to everyone


And, you know, Viczi, today your dearest nephew has regained his health, and as a family you have always been in awe and grateful to a "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Almighty God!"



This story is an entry to ComCo Southeast Asia’s “Write to Ignite Blogging Project Season 2: Dear Survivor.” The initiative continues to respond to the need of our times, as every story comes a long way during this period of crisis. The initiative aims to pull and collate powerful stories from the Philippine blogging communities to inspire the nation to rise and move forward amidst the difficult situation. The “Write to Ignite Blogging Project” Season 2 is made possible by ComCo Southeast Asia, with Eastern Communications and Jobstreet as co-presenters, with AirAsia and Xiaomi as major sponsors, and with Teleperformance as sponsor.



Miyerkules, Hulyo 7, 2021

Asia’s Best Singing Competition Season 3 Goes Online, Reveals Finalist





TAG Media Group launches Asia’s Best Singing Competition Season 3 online with the big reveal of its nine finalists, namely:


*  James Austria, 19 years old, of Pasig City, Metro Manila;

*  Guillermo Baquiran, 11 years old, of General Trias, Cavite;

*  Maria Patricia G Blanco, 23 years old, of Taguig City, Metro Manila;

*  Michaela Angelica S Bobis, 20 years old, of Quezon City, Metro Manila;

*  Princess Jilianne E Canete, 10 years old, of Rizal;

*  Renz Kian Dimayacyac, 11 years old, of Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro;

*  Claudia Louisse Eliver, 12 years old, of Binalbagan, Negros Occidental;

*  Andria Pauline D Gutierrez, 20 years old, of Makati City, Metro Manila; and,

*  Elysha Nillo, 22 years old, of Laus Pinas City, Metro Manila.












These promising young singers will be judged by Richard Merck - jazz king, singer, and host Richard Merck; Engineer Grace Bondad Nicolas - TAG Media Group producer; Adonis Tabanda - Adonis Tabanda Music; and, Russel Dionisio - singer, The Infinite.


Contest criteria includes: 30% Voice, 20% Stage Presence (Confidence), 20% Audience Impact (Live Audience), 20% Mastery of Lyrics and Timing, and 10% FB Likes (Influence and Followers - Organic and Legit).


All Asia’s Best Singing Competition finalists are between the ages of 10 and 30, Asian, and should undergo auditions, semi-finals, online campaigns, and grand finals during the gala night.


The Grand Winner will become TAG Media’s Brand Ambassador and will be an official performer in TAG Media Group events and concerts.


He or she will get a round-trip ticket to Hong Kong or its cash equivalent plus trophy and certificate. 


Season 3 Grand Finals and Gala Night will be on July 2021.


For more details, please contact 0977-897-8877 or (02) 219-3503 and visit TAGmediaPH on Facebook.

Godel Chocolate: A Philippine Brand

 


Godel is a trademark of JCG Marketing Group, Inc. which is  located at KM 19 East Service Road, Brgy. San Martin de Porres Paranaque City,Philippines. I and fellow on line media had an invitation to tour in July 6, 2021 Godel Chocolate Factory thru Dr Ver Garcia (Phd) as members of Bloggers Association of the Philippines. Ms. Marie of Godel Chocolate and their staff welcomed us warmly upon arrival at the site. A brief orientation about safety and health protocol was conducted.


Head and shoe covers were handed out before ushering us to the main factory. Ascending the staircase the chocolate fragrance filled the air triggering a sweet feeling in me. Traditional Tsokolate made of Tablea was offered before beginning the proper tour. The tablea drink perks up the start of the viewing of the entire process of production of cacao bean to the finished choco bar.


South Cotabato Organic fermented cacao beans are manually sorted out to separate the good cacao that is to be used, then it passes through different equipment and technology such as roasting, cracking, winnowing in the feeding machine, refining, conching, colloid mill, nut butter grinder, refiner, ball mill melanger, tempering, dosing moulding, cooling in the chiller, retarder proofer, cooling tunnel, demoulding then finally to packing. Which by the way, all these line of equipment for chocolate makers from sorting to packaging are all available for sale at Godel Solutions.




After the very infomative, interesting and enjoyable viewing of  bean-to-Bar Chocolate production, comes the much awaited part of all, unboxing and tasting of the finished products of Godel Chocolate: 




Hot Chocolate Bomb with Marshmallows- pouring the hot water in the egg shaped choco emerges a handful of white marshmallows.

70% Chocolate Bar

50% Chocolate Bar

50% Chocolate Bar

Cacao Tea 

Salted Caramel Chocolate

Chocolate with whole almonds

Chocolate with coco jam filling-which to me is the "star" of the buffet choco tasting, it really pleasured my taste buds and healthy eating diet.





A Happy Chocolatey Day Everyone!





For more Information:
Chocolate Makers (Godel) and Bakers (Vesmach).

Godel Chocolate:
Facebook - fb.me/godelchocolate
Instagram - instagram.com/godel_chocolate
Youtube - youtube.com/godelchocolate

Vesmach:
Facebook - fb.me/vesmach
Instagram - instagram.com/vesmach_ph
Youtube - youtube.com/vesmachtv

Linggo, Hulyo 4, 2021

Launching of TekNegoShow special edition

DOST-ITDI will be launching the TekNegoShow Special Edition on July 8, 2021 at 9:00 in the morning with a LIVE opening ceremony,  broadcast of its pre-recorded first episode, and virtual presser to be held via the Zoom Meeting platform. If you want to join, register here:  https://bit.ly/TekNegoShowSELaunch

Teknegoshow is an online program created by DOST-ITDI as a venue to air narratives and insights of technology generators, business people, and the consuming public on how they perceive a featured technology. 

 

TekNegoshow

 

With the Special Edition of ITDI’s online business talk show, DOST-ITDI Director Dr. Annabelle V. Briones expresses her hopes of more businesses getting interested in adopting ITDI-developed technologies and availing themselves of its various testing services.

 

DOST-ITDI’s Technological Services Division, through its Information and Documentation produces the online science-business talk show which broadcasted its maiden episode on October 22, 2020.  Originally airing for one season or 13 episodes, the Special Edition, however will feature four technologies and two newly-opened research facilities geared toward augmenting business-coping mechanisms of industries to the current COVID-19 crisis. 

  

To ensure content substance, TekNegoShow Special Edition will air narratives and insights of technology generators, business people, and the consuming public. This way ITDI can provide the public virtual experience of the technology and a way to interact with technology generators and companies that have adopted these or made use of the facilities.

  

Invited to the opening ceremony are personalities with known interests in industrial technology and prospective technology adopters on:

 

1. I- Salt processing technology;

2. Abaca fiber-reinforced composite;

3. Nanoclay production;

4. Biodegradable plastic;

5. Multi-Industry Modular Innovation Center or MMIC; and

6. Development of Multiple Materials Platform for Additive Manufacturing Project or MATDEV-AMCen.

Guests from the Regional Offices and  partner companies, DOST agencies, media friends, and associates are expected to attend the launching. 

DOST-ITDI will broadcast six episodes beginning July 8 with a weekly Thursday afternoon (1:30) show date via Facebook TekNegoShow and Youtube ITDI DOST.

(AMGuevarra\\ ITDI S&T Media Service)