Century City Mall " Holidays is in the Air "

You Are In For A Sweet Surprise This Christmas!

With this year's Sweet Christmas theme, Century City Mall formally launched 2017 Christmas Season by lighting up the giant Christmas tree and delighting its loyal patron and customers with a nice and playful thematic decors around the mall. For this season, customers are in for a lot of sweet treats that the whole family will surely enjoy.

* Listen to the angelic voice of the sweet calorers starting this November.

* Marvel the Sweet Christmas decors and the Instagram worthy photos at the 4th level Alfresco area and Ground Floor Activity Center.

* Head on to the mall on December 16 - 17, 2017 for the Shopholic 2017.

* Bring your cute little ones in their sweetest Santa outfit and take a photo with Santa every weekend starting November 18 to December 25, 2017.

* If you are looking for great sweet deals visit our bazaars on December 16 - 17, 2017 at the 4th level.

* Catch the blockscreening of Justice League, Starwars, MMFF at Century City Mall Cinema 3rd level.

* Visit www.centurycitymall.com.ph for more details.

Top IT-BPM executives, analysts, experts discuss AI opportunities at the 9th International IT-BPM Summit

Manila, Philippines, November 7, 2017 — Industry leaders, top analyst firms, and AI and automation  experts gathered at the International IT-BPM Summit (IIS) held at the Makati Shangri-La, Manila to discuss the opportunities and headwinds brought on by the rapid development of disruptive technologies on the industry.

Themed Ph DNA: Human Tech, the 9th IIS went straight into the heart of the topic of artificial intelligence and its impact on the IT-BPM space and its workforce, bringing in experts and stakeholders from both the private and public sector to weigh in on the matter.

The Summit kicked off with industry heads, Rey Untal, President of the Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) and his counterpart, Jojo Uligan, President of the Contact Center Association of the Philippines (CCAP), opening the day’s activities and showcasing the strong partnership between the two associations that jointly hosted the event to address key industry issues, as well as opportunities on the horizon.

This year’s event featured a permanent reactors panel comprised of representatives not just from the IT-BPM industry and its subsectors, but also from allied industries in the telecommunications and real estate space, whose thought-provoking questions prompted a more thorough discussion for each of the Summit’s sessions.

The Future of the Philippine IT-BPM Space

Keynote speaker, Richard Jones of Automation Anywhere curated the session on the Future of Enterprises, delving into how businesses can leverage AI and robotic process automation (RPA) and the steps firms can take to accelerate its adoption. Jones also noted how new technologies will help drive a global workforce transformation, essentially making jobs more meaningful for humans by emphasizing complex, creative and analytical skills and having robots take on the more repetitive tasks.

Meanwhile, Everest Group’s Managing Partner, Eric Simonson, led the discussion on the Future of Jobs, tackling the long-held notion that AI and automation will eventually replace the human workforce. The session highlighted the new service delivery models coming into the fore such as analytics, data and cognitive technologies. It also looked into the impact of AI on existing workflows, the complexity of the skills required for future careers, and how the Filipino workforce can adapt to capture the market and fill this growing demand.

A panel of tech and IT-BPM experts led by George Yang, the founder and CEO of Silicon Valley startup firm AI Pros, hosted the session on the Future of Artificial Intelligence. As the session theme suggests, the panel delved into what we can expect from these new technologies and the competitive advantages it

brings to the table, ultimately highlighting that AI is a solution rather than a headwind for the Philippine IT-BPM industry.

Bringing together all the insights from their respective sessions, Richard Jones, Eric Simonson, and George Yang, were joined by Kamal Narang of Cognizant Philippines for the Summit’s first-ever power panel entitled the Future Heart-Brain Collab. Moderated by CCAP Chairman, Benedict Hernandez, the plenary explored in great detail the impact of these new technological trends on the space and the role that the industry and workforce will play in harnessing these innovations.

The New Country Brand

Capping off the event was the launch of the new Country Brand and Narrative which was unveiled by IBPAP’s Vice Chair, Catherine Salceda-Ileto. The new brand - The Philippines: Innovative Human+Tech - is an initiative by the Accelerate PH Roadmap 2022’s technical working group on Country Competitiveness, which Salceda-Ileto also chairs. This refreshed narrative places emphasis on the country’s competitive edge in providing unparalleled customer experience and the inherent strength of the Philippines’ world-class talents in an age of digital transformation.

IBPAP’s Chairman, Lito Tayag, concluded the Summit with an impassioned rallying call to the industry’s players, urging them to work towards achieving the goals outlined in  Roadmap 2022 and  continuously solidify the country’s position as one of the top players in the global IT-BPM marketplace.

About the Summit:
For the past eight years, the International IT-BPM Summit (IIS), formerly known as the International Outsourcing Summit, has been serving as an avenue for industry stakeholders to learn new insights and network with international industry leaders and experts. This year, the event aims to drive leaders and decision makers to take advantage of the technological revolution that will shape the future of the IT-BPM industry and further its role as one of the top economic boosters in the country.
On it’s 9th year, the IIS takes the conversation to the next level by bringing together global thought leaders and analyst groups to discuss possible opportunities and headwinds especially in the realm of technology and future of the industry. IBPAP partners with the Contact Center Association of the Philippines (CCAP) to elevate the conversation and launch the new Philippine country brand and narrative at the Summit.
About the Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP)
The Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) is the enabling association for the information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) industry in the Philippines. IBPAP serves as the one-stop information and advocacy gateway for the industry. With over 300 industry and support-industry members, and six associations—the Animation Council of the Philippines, Inc., Global In-House Center Council, Contact Center Association of the Philippines, Game Developers Association of the Philippines, Healthcare Information Management Association of the Philippines, and Philippine Software Industry Association—IBPAP plays a pivotal role in sustaining rapid growth of the IT-BPM industry by working to ensure an enduring supply of high-quality labor, supporting service innovation, and providing country visibility.
IBPAP assists investors in setting up operations easily and quickly in the Philippines. Relevant research, introductions to key government and industry officials, and a series of briefings at each step of the investment process ensure a seamless development process. Ongoing support is provided through a wide variety of initiatives, including programs for HR development, business development, knowledge sharing, and networking opportunities.

About the Contact Center Association of the Philippines (CCAP)
The Contact Center Association of the Philippines (CCAP) is the premiere organization representing the Philippine contact center industry. CCAP takes a leading role in harnessing, harmonizing and galvanizing cross-sector efforts that enable the Philippine contact center industry to sustain the country’s global leadership in market share, innovation and best practices.
As a non-profit organization, CCAP promotes awareness of the contact center industry; active exchange of ideas, new technologies, best practices and innovations; and the sustained growth of the industry and the country. Established in 2001, it has grown to represent more than 80% of the industry economic activity and employment.

Media Contact
Anthony Quijano
TeamAsia
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apquijano@teamasia.com

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte formally opens ABIS 2017, launches AMEN mentorship program

His Excellency President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, in his role as Chair of the ASEAN50, led the ceremonial launch of the ASEAN Mentorship for Entrepreneurs Network   AMEN on Nov 12, 2017 in Manila, Philippines. As he formally opened the ASEAN Business & Investment Summit 2017
ABIS 2017 at the Solaire Resort and Casino in Paranaque City.

AMEN is a flagship program of the ASEAN
Business Advisory Council ( ASEAN BAC ) under the Philippine Chairmanship. It is designed to facilitate the scaling up of the micro and small enterprises in the ASEAN region through mentorship. AMEN shall be the ASEAN's first pool of mentors comprising of entrepreneurs, business practitioners, and academicians.

" Our Go Negosyo Kapatid Mentor Me Program led to the creation of AMEN. It was there that we discovered the value of the 3 M's - Mentorship, Money and Market, in helping MSME's prosper," said Joey Concepcion, ABAC Chair and Go Negosyo Founder.

ABIS, one the other hand, is the culminating event of the year, organized by the ASEAN Business Advisory Council ( ABAC ), that highlights the multichannel connectivity, infrastructure development, entrepreneurial empowerment, disruptive innovation, policy directions in trade, issues that affect businesses which the council and its partners have been collectively resolving, and other trendsetting topics that have been the decisive and priority concerns of the leaders today. With the theme World Leader's Roadmap Towards Prosperity for All, the event promotes dialogue among the private sector and with the region's leaders including Heads of State, Ministers of ASEAN Member States and ASEAN partners.

" We feel honored and encouraged by the support and participation of all the ASEAN State Leaders in this endeavor," said Joey Concepcion, ABAC Chair. " We look forward to collaboration and insightful discussions during the next two days keeping in mind the goal of creating prosperity for all in ASEAN."

For more information, you may visit http://www.abis2017.com/. To watch the livestream online telecast of the summit, kindly log - on to Go Negosyo's official Facebook pages at https://www.facebook.com/gonegosyoofficial/.

Congressional Spouses Foundation Inc presents 16th Kabuhayan National Livelihood and Travel Expo 2017 in Megamall

  Opening on Nov. 9, 2017, until Nov. 12 from 10 AM onwards in Megatrade Hall 1, SM Megamall, Kabuhayan National Livelihood and Travel Expo - a project of Congressional Spouses Foundation Inc. gathers the best products from various congressional districts and provinces in the Philippines.
Aiming to benefit the families and wives of the soldiers sent and killed in Marawi as well as donate to the current families of Marawi who are trying their best to restore their homes and livelihood in the war-affected place, CSFI holds its annual expo and showcases the products of various provinces and congressional districts. It will also help the exhibitors sell, market and receive orders for their products for the coming Christmas season where buyers can buy gift items in the four (4) day expo.

Exhibitors coming from all over the Philippines such as Surigao, Tawi Tawi, Zamboanga, Palawan, Cagayan Valley, Laguna, Surigao del Sur, Davao Del Norte, NCR, Luzon, Bulacan, Bataan Quirino, Ilocos
Province, Antipolo, Northern Samar, Bataan, Daraguin, Maranao, Biliran, Nueva Vizcaya, Sulu, Malabon, Muntinlupa, Pasig, Rizal, Mandaluyong, as well as private companies, corporate foundations and NGOs will showcase various native and homegrown products and recipes.

Buyers looking for unique and locally grown products and food recipes will surely find their gift items for the Christmas Season. "Shop for the best products from around the Philippines" - as the event tagline goes, picky shoppers will enjoy the uniqueness of the products and taste in the expo.
"Not only that the buyers will help the chosen beneficiaries but also will boost the sales of the exhibitors who participated in this year's Kabuhayan Expo project ... a big help to augment the income of our people from the countryside," said Miss Aleta Suarez, Livelihood Committee Chair/Kabuhayan
Expo, CSFI.

Free seminars will be held on Nov. 10-11 at the stage area to boost businesses coming from various experts and resource people are also lined up with topics Financial Literacy, DTI Programs to help
Businesses, FDA programs that Protect Business, DOST Program for growing business, Online Promotion, Business and Income Tax, 5P's in Starting a Successful Business, Marketing the Art of War,
Essentials of Entrepreneurship: Business with Integrity.

Awarding for the categories such as Lingap Award (Best Social Product), Pinapangarap Award (Best New Product), Bighani Award (Best in Fashion Accessories), Katakam-Takam Award (Best Food Product). Winners will receive cash prizes and trophies to be awarded on Nov. 12, Sunday.
As supported by PLDT, San Miguel Corporation, PAGCOR, Metrobank Foundation, GMA Network, The Manila Times, Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines, Asenso Pinoy, Light Network, Star Music and other private companies, Kabuhayan Expo 2017 aims to attract 10,000 buyers/visitors to boost the sales of its exhibitors and carry on its projects to its beneficiaries. For details text 09209242532.

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Zoomanity Group " Dinner In The Dark " Open your eyes for the Blind

Ever wonder what it would be like to be blind? Get a chance to open your eyes in their “dark” condition at a special dinner event called “Dinner in the Dark” by Zoomanity Group. This great cause will give you a unique experience of dining in total darkness and understand how it is to be blind.

Zoomanity Group, one of the leading companies in the park industry, will host series of “Dinner in the Dark” for the benefit of the Blind Foundations in the country. This exceptional event will create awareness amongst us what it is like to lose our sense of sight and appreciate it even more. Guests will have a 30 minute orientation before the dinner which will be held in different Zoomanity parks and restaurant. During the dinner, the participants’ sense of sight will be totally diminished then their other senses will take over and will be heightened. Wonderful scents and sounds, and beautiful music, will be expected as well.   

Catch this special dinner offer from 5-8 PM (including pre-dinner orientation) on these following dates:

October 28, 2017 Zoocobia Fun Zoo, Clark Pampanga

November 11, 2017 Zoori (Zoo @ Residence Inn), Tagaytay

November 18, 2017 Zoobic Safari, Subic

November 18, 2017 Midori Restaurant, Alabang Country Club

For tickets and more information please contact the Zoomanity Group at (02)847-0413, 8899824-28, (02)8957142, 09158904728 or email zoomanityg@gmail.com.

Eduard Folayang Faces Off with Marten Nguyen

EDUARD FOLAYANG FACES OFF WITH MARTIN NGUYEN AT ONE: LEGENDS OF THE WORLD KICK-OFF PRESS CONFERENCE

7 November 2017 – Manila, Philippines: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), recently held the ONE: LEGENDS OF THE WORLD Official Kick-Off Press Conference on 7 November at the Grand Ballroom of City of Dreams, Manila. In attendance was Vice President of ONE Championship, Rich Franklin, as well as athletes Eduard Folayang, Martin Nguyen, Adriano Moraes, Danny Kingad, Kevin Belingon and Kevin Chung.

This press conference was held ahead of all the action which takes place 10 November, at the Mall of Asia Arena, which features reigning ONE Lightweight World Champion Eduard “Landslide” Folayang who will defend his title against ONE Featherweight World Champion Martin “The Situ-Asian” Nguyen in the evening’s main event.

Rich Franklin, Vice President of ONE Championship, stated: “It is my honor and my pleasure to see some of the greatest martial artists on the planet compete in ONE Championship. The thing that makes ONE Championship different from any other organization in the world, is that we want to build and unleash martial arts superheroes to ignite the world with inspiration, hope, dreams, strength and courage. Our heroes are role models not only in the cage, but also outside the cage. On Friday, we are one with the Philippines in celebrating the beauty of martial arts as we have prepared the very best match lineup for the delight of our Filipino audience and the rest of the world.”

Eduard Folayang, ONE Lightweight World Champion, stated: “Representing the Philippines and showcasing my skills is an honor for me. Filipinos are truly world-class. We have the ability to hang with the best, no matter what the field. That is why I accepted this challenge in front of me. Join me as I continue my journey this coming Friday. Winning this bout is my top priority, to keep this belt on my shoulder. It is going to be tough, but I have my people to support me. I want to make everyone proud. I want to show the fans that Filipino athletes are world-class.”

Martin Nguyen, ONE Featherweight World Champion, stated: “I have worked very hard to be in this position. Eduard Folayang is a great champion and embodies the true values of martial arts. I know chances like this are very rare. I will do my best to take another world title home for my family and all of my fans. 2017 has already been a big year for me, and I am looking to end it with another belt on my shoulder.”

Adriano Moraes, ONE Flyweight World Champion, stated: “It’s my first time in Manila. I am very excited to compete against a highly-touted prospect like Danny Kingad. I respect him. It’s going to be a tough night, but I’m looking forward to it. I’m going out on Friday to try to keep my world championship belt around my waist.”

Danny Kingad, ONE Athlete, stated: “I have waited so long for this. Ever since I joined ONE Championship, I had my eyes set on becoming champion. This is what I wanted when I became a martial artist – to be the best in the world. Now that it is finally happening, and I have this opportunity right in front of me, the feeling of nervousness quickly turned into motivation. I’m ready to showcase my skills in front of the world. I believe it’s going to be a good and exciting match with Adriano [Moraes].”

Kevin Belingon, ONE Athlete, stated: “I would like to thank all the Filipino people, and all fans of martial arts for the support. If you’re a fan of non-stop action and excitement, come and see us at the Mall of Asia Arena on Friday. It’s going to be an amazing show. I am preparing very hard so that I can make my country proud again. I know my opponent is incredibly well-rounded and highly-skilled, so I will surely not be taking him lightly. It’s going to be an absolute battle from beginning to end.”

Kevin Chung, ONE Athlete, stated: “I am in this to prove my skills and my heart as a warrior. It doesn’t matter who I am matched up against. What matters is that I am prepared well and that I am in great physical condition. Everyday I put myself through the rigors of training to become the best martial artist I can be. I am excited for this showdown against Kevin Belingon. I believe there will be a big reward waiting for me if I win.”

Eduard “Landslide” Folayang of the legendary Team Lakay in Baguio City is one of the Philippines’ most experienced martial artists. After nearly a decade of competing in various promotions, Folayang has amassed an impressive 18-5 professional record. The 33-year-old veteran is currently riding a four-bout winning streak against high-profile opponents, including an emphatic technical knockout victory over Japanese legend Shinya Aoki to capture the ONE Lightweight World Championship in 2016. Showcasing a highly-improved wrestling and grappling arsenal, Folayang thoroughly defeated top challenger Ev Ting in his first title defense last April. Now set to return to the ONE Championship cage in Manila, Folayang will face ONE Featherweight World Champion Martin Nguyen in a cross-divisional showdown.

28-year-old Martin “The Situ-Asian” Nguyen of Sydney, Australia, is a highly-skilled finisher and one of the most talented featherweights in martial arts. In his most recent bout, Nguyen stepped into the ONE Championship cage last August, scoring the biggest victory of his career when he stopped former undefeated featherweight champion Marat “Cobra” Gafurov in Kuala Lumpur to capture the ONE Featherweight World Championship. Sporting a 9-1 professional record, Nguyen’s all-around skill set allows him to compete at the highest level of competition. In a much-anticipated battle between division champions, Nguyen is set to face the Philippines’ Eduard Folayang in Manila for the Filipino’s coveted ONE Lightweight World Championship.

28-year-old Adriano “Mikinho” Moraes of Brazil is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt with well-rounded striking and grappling skills. He is the undisputed ONE Flyweight World Champion, and one of the most highly-skilled and dominant world champions in martial arts. Rarely opposed in the ONE Championship cage, Moraes thoroughly defeated former champion Kairat Akhmetov in an epic rematch last August, snapping the Kazakhstani’s perfect 23-bout win streak and reclaiming his belt. He is now set to defend his title against rising star Danny Kingad.

An unbeaten flyweight from Team Lakay, Danny “The King” Kingad is a regional wushu champion and martial artist with a perfect professional record of 5-0. A true warrior from the mountains of the Philippines and one of the top prospects to come out of Baguio City, Kingad is a tremendous striker who possesses well-rounded grappling skills. In his most recent bout, Kingad turned in a complete performance, putting his wide range of techniques on full display in a unanimous decision victory over Malaysia’s Muhammad Aiman. The impressive victory earned Kingad a shot at the ONE Flyweight World Championship, as he next meets defending champion Adriano Moraes.

Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon of the famed Team Lakay in Baguio City, Philippines, is one of the country’s most talented martial artists. With a professional record of 16-5, the Filipino champion and former world title challenger is known as a fierce competitor with the ability to finish opponents in a variety of methods. The 29-year old wushu stalwart owns seven huge knockouts on his resume, and is one of the most feared strikers in ONE Championship’s deep bantamweight division. In his last bout, Belingon stopped a top contender in Reece McLaren of Australia with a volley of devastating strikes. He now takes on another tough task ahead in Kevin Chung.

Kevin “Old Boy” Chung is a 24-year-old South Korean martial artist who was born and raised in the United States. He began his amatuer career in his adoptive hometown of Centreville, Virginia, in 2010, and has since impressed with his spectacular performances inside the cage. Chung turned professional in 2015, and currently holds a perfect professional record of 4-0, with two of his four career wins having come by way of spectacular stoppage. Chung prides himself on being an exciting competitor, willing to please the crowd by constantly seeking the highlight-reel finish. He is set to face feared striker Kevin Belingon next.

For more updates on ONE Championship, please visit www.onefc.com, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ONEChampionship, and like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ONEChampionship.

About ONE Championship™

ONE Championship is the largest sports media property in Asian history. Headquartered in Singapore, ONE Championship is the home of martial arts. The world’s most exciting martial arts organization hosts the largest sports entertainment events across Asia, featuring some of the world's best martial artists and world champions, all signed to exclusive contracts, on the largest media broadcast in Asia. In addition to its digital platforms, ONE Championship broadcasts to over 1 billion potential viewers across 128+ countries around the world with some of the largest global broadcasters, including Fox Sports, ABS-CBN, Astro, ClaroSports, Bandsports, Startimes, Premier Sports, Thairath TV, Skynet, Mediacorp, OSN, and more.

Media Contact:

Loren Mack, ONE Championship

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(m): +65 9771 5617

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Autistic Artist Opens His First Solo Exhibit at Balay Dako in Tagaytay.

Julyan Harrison, born in 1992, was diagnosed with autism at the age of 2. He has spent countless hours of multiple simultaneous therapies which enable him to function despite his severe communication and behavioural limitations. Julyan's parents’ relentless determination continues to uncover a myriad of possibilities in his sanctuary at Julyan's Farm and Zambawood.

Today, Julyan has emerged as an accomplished artist in his own quirky way, where an ordinary pair of eyes may only see simple, one-dimensional subjects, Julyan's works of art reflect more dee and confidence without completely losing its pure innocence.

Indeed Julyan continues to find true fun and purpose,  even in his "ordinary simple" activities by the beach at Zambawood in Zambales, Philippines.

A Collection with a Difference!
From Zambawood in the North to Balay Dako to the South...

FUN & PURPOSE 2!
Opens on 11 November 2017 at 10am and runs 0
AUntil 19 November 2017

For the benefit of Julyan's Farm Autism Foundation, Inc.

For more info:
Mobile : 09176860895
Email : info@julyansfarm.org

Thank you for your kind support and huge
generosity Tonyboy Escalante and Agnes Hechanova Escalante

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