The Other Laurels

The years of genealogical research have enabled the Laurel family to trace their ancestry to a scion of the Sultanate of Brunei in the 15th century before the coming of the Spaniards to the Philippines.

The Sultan's eldest and heir apparent had refused the throne because he loved to explore, travel, and seeking adventures so he traveled before he settled in Batangas, Philippines.

So many years and histories gone by, the Laurels became not just the highest political leaders in the Philippines but also established the name in business. Being a leader is in the blood for these powerful family in the Philippines.

So much has been written with the descendants of President Jose P. Laurel who was the president of the Second Philippine Republic during the Japanese occupation. The same as other historical figures, we are curious about the descendants' whereabouts or about their works and sacrifices, something of great value.

One Laurel particularly a soft spoken woman who is always behind the limelight unlike her popular siblings is Nita Laurel Yupangco, currently the only living daughter of President Jose P. Laurel. Her only daughter, Regina Victoria Laurel Yupangco De Ocampo currently manages Filremit Corporation, Manila Express and Manila Cargo Express, companies that serve the Filipino people all over the world.

Filremit Corporation services the needs of Filipinos around the world particularly paying out any need for their love ones in the Philippines. Manila Express has been connecting overseas Filipinos in Canada to home since 1985 valuing the relationship with customers built on trust and reliability and offering money transfer and door-to-door cash deliveries to Metro Manila and other provinces in the Philippines nationwide.

Manila Cargo Express is a full service branches across Canada, offering sea cargo shipment from Canada and to any part of the Philippines and one of the largest balikbayan box businesses in Canada with the fastest lead time in sending sea cargo to the Philippines, upholding high quality from double ply corrugated balikbayan box to barcoding system for accuracy and tracking efficiency.

According to Regina, these companies' serve the Filipino Families which is centered with an aspiration to help them Realize their dream of building a better future for their loved ones by providing personalized prompt, safe, and reliable delivery of remittances and other services. Regina might not be in a political arena but her heart is still for the Filipinos. The same as her brother, Robert Laurel Yupangco, Regina believes in giving back that’s why every year, she makes it a point to share with their OFWs and their family. A fund shall be established for the OFWs to sustain their retirement and provide security to their families.

Regina Victoria Yupangco De Ocampo: On Why Giving Back Is the core value of our businesses

" Regina is the fifth from left with her brother- Robert Laurel Yupangco, Children, Mom- Nita Laurel Yupangco, Husband and daughter. "

Successful companies are making sure to give back known as Corporate Social Responsibility or CSR. These entities make a positive impact on the environment and stakeholders including consumers, employees, investors and communities. Companies need to instill a culture of giving back and such efforts always need to start from the top management. Giving back not only drives change in your community but also within your organization.
To show the mission, vision and ideals of Filremit, CSR activities became the essential objectives of
the organization, as well as to serve as a guide to what the company represents for its consumers. Regina also believes that in every success lies the people who worked hard to attain it.
For 2018, Regina Victoria Yupangco De Ocampo of Filremit, has lined up several innovative E- Commerce platform specifically catered to the Overseas Filipino Workers. Objectives for the business include:
1. New technological innovation thru Filremit system around the globe.
2. Increase pick up points all over the Philippine Islands.
3. Intensify coverage of sending thru Filremit thru partners around the globe.
4. Provide other services such as payout for credit card transactions, online shopping, delivery of these goods thru its subsidiary Manila Cargo Express.
5. And most importantly for its Corporate Social Responsibility, to give back to their overseas clients by creating a fund for them to sustain their retirement and provide security to their families.
Giving back is an essential value of the organization since it's corporate objective is to help the Filipinos
Filremit has been the trusted remittance company of OFWs worldwide since 2008 and established its name and credibility across the globe.

 #ReginaVictoriaYupangcoDeOcampo #FilRemit

PARADIZOO: POWER OF THREE Promotes FREE Agri-Education

Mendez, Cavite- Paradizoo, one of Zoomanity Group parks, re-unfolds Power of Three (floral, vegetable and agri-livestock festival), from January to March 2018. This event aims to promote inclusive growth in the field of Agriculture, inviting over 20,000 students, farmers and other public and private sectors to focus and understand the benefits of growing agricultural sector in our country.
Paradizoo recently opened a Learning Institute accredited by DA-ATI. For the Power of Three, Paradizoo will offer free seminars on flower, vegetable and livestock care will be given by different well-known educators and speakers of Agriculture sector. Paradizoo also launched its newest project, latest state of the art Greenhouses in partnership with Calata Group Corporation.
To teach more about the Best Practices in Agriculture there will be briefings, discussions on breeding programs and exhibit farm produce, sale and auction of livestock. Free training on Egg Production and Honey Bee Farming is open for everyone on March.

Located in Mendez, Cavite, Paradizoo is a 12-hectre theme park that offers a combination of Paradise and Zoo that is uniquely relaxing and entertaining. It is a perfect destination for pleasure, learning and healthy living.

Paradizoo applies the Best Practices in agriculture especially in farming like vermiculture, bokashi soil, hydrophonics and putting up compost pits. They also observe Balance Ecosystem by maintaining a natural habitat among animals and plants. Here you will learn more about agriculture, different farm animals and products you may produce.

One of the favorite attractions in Paradizoo is Farm Frenzy, an area where guests can cuddle and buy some animals such as rabbits, hamsters and love-birds. They also have a collection of Dorper sheep, Boer, Kalahari and Saanen dairy goats, Rusa and turkeys from Australia which are also available for sale. In Plant Me Home area, guests may also select and pick vegetables and flowers from garden plots to take home. For those who love veggies take a look at their very own Bahay Kubo and identify the 17 vegetables included in the said song. And if you have a very keen eye for beauty or flowers have a glimpse of the Orchidarium and Ecclectic Garden.

Other Paradizoo’s very interesting attractions are Meditation Garden, Wedding Pavilion and Boot Camp. You can also try their latest attractions like Camel ride and Zing Ride, a unique air ride that is a combination of zip line and a swing.

To experience this eco-farm journey contact us at 847-0413/ 899-9824/ 899-98-28 or visit www.zoomanity.com.ph.

PREDA Kids at Tree Top Adventure

Create memories with families and with your loved ones at this nature park- Tree Top Adventure. You don’t need to go far, you have two choices, either in Subic or in Baguio.  

Imagine when the kids from PREDA or People’s Recovery Empowerment Development Assistance came today, January 2, 2017 at Tree Top Adventure in Subic. Imagine the happiness.

PREDA is a charitable organization that was founded in Olongapo City, Philippines in 1974. Its purposes include the promotion and protection of the dignity and the Human Rights of the Filipino people, especially of women and children. The main focus is to assist the sexually-exploited and abused children.

Tree Top Adventure in Subic headed the gift giving program for these kids and under the supervision and initiative of the Sales & Marketing Head- Jackie Lou Dilag. Almost 70 kids came with their guidance councillors and received books and loot bags full of candies before they enjoyed the different friendly and relaxing activities and rides at Tree Top Adventure.

An awe-inspiring way to captivate children’s attention and help them contemplate nature’s beauties. As Jackie mentioned, “Find your own sacred place and keep going there; visiting the nature park can generate lifelong treasured memories. Participating in programs or other exploratory adventures stimulate creative and critical thinking, challenge outdoor and athletic skills and can even teach life lessons.”

Tree Top Adventure is a must experience tourism destination in Northern Luzon, Philippines. With two branches – TREE TOP SUBIC and TREE TOP BAGUIO — the zip line park brings you all the safety comforts while keeping the thrills by use of engineering background and expertise.

For more information, please contact the following;

Tree Top Adventure Subic
Jest Area, Upper Mau, Cubi Point,
Subic Bay Freeport Zone
T: +6347 252 9425
M: +63922 576 9156 / +63915 838 9354
E: treetopadventure@yahoo.com

Tree Top Adventure Baguio
Special Tourism Economic Zone, Camp John Hay
Loakan Road, Baguio City
T: +6374 442 0800
M: +63932 404 1112 / +63927 555 9144
E: treetopadventureph@gmail.com

YL HOLDINGS supports the Real Estate 2022 & Beyond Forum 2018

ASIA LEADERS FORUM is the major advocacy launched in 2010 of Tag Media and Public Relations to promote the Philippines as the premier business hub in Asia. These goals are elaborated in every event launched yearly with Real
Estate leaders. Previous speakers were Arch. Jun Palafox and Charlie Rufino among others.

For 2018, Regina Y. De Ocampo joins this momentous event with a theme, "The State of Philippine Real Estate” to discuss the government policies, infrastructure done, innovations and what could be the future landscape of real estate based on statistics and research from the experts.

The forum will be held at Marco Polo Hotel, Davao in March 2018. Invited speakers include Dr. Elton Tan of E- Hotels and Resorts, Robert Laurel Yupangco of Zoomanity Group, Atty. Nelson Arquiza of Philippine Association of Real Estate Board and Cagayan Economic Zone Authority Chief Executive Officer Secretary Raul Lambino.

YL Holdings and its subsidiaries GA Yupangco and Company, Yupangco Music Corporation, YL Realty and Regina Properties have interests in developing their
properties in the Makati Central Business District, Alabang, Cavite and Davao areas.

#ReginaYDeOcampo #AsiaLeadersForum2018

Regina Yupangco De Ocampo at APEA

Last December 7, 2017, Regina Yupangco De Ocampo of Filremit and Yupangco Group of Companies together with her brother, mother and business partners where there to witness the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards (APEA) with the other empowered entrepreneurs held at Makati Shangrila Hotel. APEA is a prestigious award for entrepreneurship in Asia and Pacific Region given to business leaders for their outstanding leadership and entrepreneurial excellence in a specific field.
The Zoomanity Group, an affiliate of the Yupangco Group of Companies headed by Robert Laurel Yupangco was happy to receive the outstanding award its quality service and innovation.
The organizers of APEA have stringent entry criteria and highly competitive judging parameters. Nomination is by invitation only, with each nominee subjected to a rigorous judging process, including financial verification by an appointed audit firm and mandatory physical site audit and interview, culminating in a confidential balloting process by Enterprise Asia’s committee.

#APEA  #ReginaYupangcoDeOcampo

 TV Host Kuya Kim Atienza at ColorManila’s sold out CMR5 early this year, which gathered 12,000 runners.



20 December 2017 - Manila, Philippines: Celebrities and athletes can’t wait for the biggest and most colorful run to take place in the country - ColorManila’s CM Paradise Run, scheduled on January 7, 2018, at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Event Grounds, in Pasay City.

Bb. Pilipinas 2017 4th Princess Zara Carbonell says, “The best part of the ColorManila experience is its ability to keep you in the moment, reminding you that it is worth celebrating.  Above all, it is the warmth of everyone who joins.  It definitely feels like coming home.”

While rugby player Chris Everingham of the Philippine Volcanoes says, “ I love it!  It gets better and better every year!  The best way to start the year!”

TV Host Sam YG, who also regularly hosts the post-New Year run says, “It’s always mas fun, pag may ka-ColorManila run.”


In a live interview for ANC, ColorManila VP Justine Cordero says, “When you start joining a ColorManila race, you go through the race route, we don’t want you to hurry up and just aim for the finish line.  It’s not about that.  You enjoy the journey, you enjoy each color station, you roll in the streets, we see runners do ‘color angels’ and take photos.  Because these memories are going to last forever.”

CM Paradise Run includes four race distances, 3K, 5K, 10K and 21K.  The experience will take runners through various color stations with palm trees, garlands and hammocks.  This will be capped off with the CM Color Festival where runners will get to groove and dance to the music of the DJ, as they simultaneously throw colored powder in the air.

Runners may also take advantage of the ongoing promotions that CM Paradise Run has, such as - kids under 7 years old get to run for free, the Buy 4 Take 1 Rockstar Kit Promo and the 50% discount for OFWs.

As for the kits, runners can choose from the Deluxe Kit, Rockstar Kit, 21K Kit and the VIP Kit.  Deluxe Kit, which is priced at P950, comes with a dri-fit shirt, sunglasses, race bib, color packet  and finisher’s medal.

While the Rockstar Kit, priced at P1,500, comes with a dri-fit shirt, sunglasses, race bib, color packet, finisher’s medal, drawstring bag and headwear.

The 21K Kit is priced at P1,900 and comes with a singlet, sunglasses, race bib with timing tag, color packet, finisher’s medal and a finisher’s shirt.

Finally, the VIP Kit, which is priced at P2,500, comes with a dri-fit shirt, VIP sunglasses, race bib, color packet, finisher’s medal, drawstring bag, headwear, and VIP Access.

VIP Access includes the following: Access to the Premium Lounge with a changing tent, portalets, special redemption area for baggage, hydration, color packet, and medals.  Also, exclusive 10% discount in all CM Merchandise.  It also allows access to designated VIP parking at the SM Mall of Asia grounds.

CMR5, which was held January of this year, saw a record-breaking, sold-out event with 12,000 participants joining the race.  For January, they are expecting 15,000 runners.


Registration is still ongoing, for more information, visit at colormanila.com.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ONGOING PROMOS SUCH AS KIDS UNDER 7 RUN FREE


REGISTER NOW AT COLORMANILA.COM

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ABOUT COLOR MANILA:


COLOR MANILA encourages everyone to run, and to illustrate to non-runners how enjoyable the sport is, we bring out the real fun in the ‘fun’ run, through a color festival.  We are the paintbrushes, and You are the Paint. We carry the palette but You make your own Strokes. You become the human canvas, as we literally bring out your most energetic and happiest hue.

You are the color, the human canvas. You are the bits and pieces of this kaleidoscope. Because life is not a competition. Rather, it is a race where you run at your own pace, where you throw high-fives to people, where you carry all the colors of your experiences. We make this as the most exciting fun run ever, that you’d want to do it over and over again. We want to give you that unique kaleidoscope experience every time!


Visit colormanila.com for more information.


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Media Contact:


Charmaine Cruz
PR for COLOR MANILA
Mob. +63917-8001408
Email: sports@greatcampaigns.asia
Twitter: @char_cruz