Anvil Business Club Young Filipino Chinese donate to Negros, Siargao other regions in Visayas & Mindanao afftected by typhoon Odette

 

The young Filipino Chinese entrepreneurs of Anvil Business Club on Dec. 23 turned over three (3) check donations for typhoon Odette victims at Pandesal Forum at 82-year-old Kamuning Bakery Café in Quezon City through partners Tzu Chi Foundation P100,000, Bacolod Filipino Chinese Junior Chamber of Commerce P300,000, Siargao Bed & Brewery P300,000. These are initial donations, more Anvil donations shall be distributed in the coming days and weeks in this ongoing philanthropy to help calamity-hit areas of Visayas and Mindanao.

Present at Pandesal Forum were: Anvil Business Club Chairman Wilson Lee Flores, EVP Kenneth Dee, VP Jayson Sze, Honorary Chairman Peter Mangasing, Honorary Chairman Marcelo Co, Anvil officers Reginald Yu, Aldrin Chua, Ace Olano, Ian Cheng. From Tzu Chi Foundation, officers/volunteers present were Molita Chua, Leonardo Chua and Delfin Letran. Also present was Bacolod Filipino Chinese Junior Chamber of Commerce President Frederick Yap. Representing Siargao Bed & Brewery is its owner and Anvil director Fred Hui and business partner David Luy, this newly-built tourism facility has been turned into a relief supplies center to help typhoon victims of Surigao.

Also sending their messages at the Pandesal Forum were Anvil Business Club Chairman Emeritus George Siy and President Hubert Chua, who both said typhoon Odette will have negative effects on the economic growth of Visayas and Mindanao but they are still bullish the whole Philippine economy is continuously recovering and more investors will open businesses in the new year 2022.

Comprised mostly of young entrepreneurs in their 20s to 40s, Anvil Business Club is also part of the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII). The FFCCCII and the Filipino Chinese Community Calamity Fund also on December 21 donated P12 million pesos worth of relief goods for typhoon victims in Visayas and Mindanao. China Embassy also donated P8 million worth of relief goods to be distributed by various Filipino Chinese organizations nationwide, plus China government has given a donation of 3.2 million kilos of rice worth P128 million pesos now already in ports of Manila and Cebu.

Anvil Honorary Chairman Marcelo Co said tourism shall again be adversely affected in Visayas and Mindanao perhaps for six months, but he is hopeful for continuous “strong Philippine economic recovery in the new year 2022”. Anvil Business Club Honorary Chairman Peter Mangasing and EVP Kenneth Dee expressed optimism that despite the destructions by typhoon Odette and the past two years of pandemic lockdowns, the new year 2022 “will see robust and strong Philippine economic recovery” due to positive socio-economic fundamentals, increased investor and consumer confidence in reopening of the economy, and the added spending of the election. Anvil Business Club Chairman Wilson Lee Flores said typhoon Odette has a negative economic impact for the short term, but the whole Philippine economy shall register a very strong economic recovery in 2022 of 6.5% to 7% due to pandemic recovery, the May 2022 election spending boost, the expected opening of schools in 2022, the positive macroeconomic and demographic conditions of the Philippines, sound economic and fiscal policies, the nonstop infrastructure modernization projects, also with hopefully continued social and political stability

Los Baños Chamber of Commerce & Industries Elects Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas as Vice President for External Affairs

 

Engineer Grace Bondad Nicolas—the woman behind successful shows, marketing adviser to billionaires, and serial entrepreneur—recently added another feather in her cap by being elected Vice President for External Affairs by the Los Baños Chamber of Commerce & Industries (LBCCI).

As the co-founder as well as the face and energy behind her three flagship companies—AG Builders and Developers, TAG Media and Public Relations, and AAA Cosmetics and Trading Company—all registered in Los Baños, Laguna, the post is apt and well-deserved.

“It’s a pleasure to serve in Los Baños this time, my 3 companies are registered in this beautiful nature city and to contribute in the business sector under LBCCI is a plus point in what I usually do. I am excited to do more. ,” said Nicolas, a super-productive and tireless achiever in various fields and industries.

She is now concurrently the first woman President of the American Association of the Philippines (AAP), Lieutenant Governor Elect of Division 3A (Metro Manila) of the Kiwanis Philippine Luzon District, Vice President of the Makati Tourism Foundation, and certified mentor of “Go Negosyo” under the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship. 

Joining Los Baños’ Winning Team

Executive Committee

• President: Rommel Caranto 

• VP for External Affairs: Grace Bondad Nicolas 

• VP for internal Affairs: Albert Valencia 

• Secretary: Joaquin Baril 

• Treasurer: Merlie Balitao

Board of Directors (in alphabetical order)

• Merlie Balitao

• Joaquin Baril 

• Grace Bondad Nicolas 

• Rommel Caranto 

• Jonjon Escaler 

• Jaime Hernandez Jr. 

• Paul Pua Ibabao 

• Jhune Manaig 

• John Emmanuel T. Oliva 

• Bart Sapitan

• Albert Valencia 

Producing Successful Shows

An indefatigable entrepreneurial mind, Nicolas through her brainchild TAG Media Group—and American Association of the Philippines’ Chairman’s Awardee for Communication—has produced and launched blockbuster concerts and events for the music and business industries. 

She has produced the music industry’s ALIW@40 Concert and the Best of ALIW Concert in partnership with ALIW Awards, and recently launched Asia’s Best Singing Competition—Season 3 and Pandemic Heroes—CEOs Series online with The Manila Times, where she writes a regular column.

TAG Media’s signature event, however, is the annual Asia Leaders Awards, whose fourth-year recognitions were held at the Embassy of Singapore. The recognition body acknowledges leaders who continue to make a difference in the Philippines and beyond. 

Staying Grounded 

Despite wearing multiple hats for multiple organizations, Grace remains gorgeous as she is grounded. 

She has took up her father’s legacy by founding and managing Laguna’s newest eco-tourism destination, Hidden Hills Farm by Josefino, named after her father who was also her inspiration and mentor.

“In this crisis, it’s your time to prove your worth and make a difference. Even while in lockdown, you can still do something productive and be of help to others by sharing your blessings,” she said, encouraging everyone to follow her lead.

Grace, who holds a BS in Industrial Engineering and took an MM in Engineering Management degrees from Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Certified in Marketing and Entrepreneurship in Asian Institute of Management and Ateneo is a devoted wife to Troy and mother to Andrea, Alexis, and Alexa. A proud daughter of Josefino and Remedios Bondad of Calauan, Laguna.

Frontrow Cares bringing joy in this Holiday Season

 

Frontrow Entrerprise Kontra Gutom project once again filled-up the tummies of the less fortunate children, this time from Poblacion Makati. In partnership with Zoomanity Group headed by Robert Laurel Yupangco Jr and Kiwanis Club of Makati headed by Engr Grace Bondad Nicolas, Frontrow Enterprise makes it a point to make this Christmas season memorable for almost a hundred poorest of the poor kids from the said barangay.

 

No less than the award winning and philanthropist, now the CEO of Frontrow Enterprise, Mr. RS Francisco himself led Frontrow Enterprise in giving joy to the kids present during the outreach. He personally hosted the games and generously gave out cash prizes to the game winners. The kids were treated to an afternoon of enjoyable games, good food and exciting prizes plus they get to take home toys and food pack.  The mommies and guardians of the kids also enjoyed participating.

RS Kontra Gutom project started during the early onset of the Pandemic and RS and his entire Frontrow group did not stop since then. They are continuously identifying areas needing help the most, and they continue to reach out. 

From one inspirational quote, “A person’s most useful asset is not the head full of knowledge, but a heart full of love, an ear ready to listen and a hand willing to help.” This is indeed very RS 😊 

Frontrow Enterprise, Zoomanity Group, and Kiwanis Club of Makati, supported by Mer-Nels and Tag Media group, had worked hand in hand in giving joy and happiness every kid should be enjoying this Christmas. Done with Subic & Clark, Tagaytay and Mendez, Cavite and Imok, they are set to visit Masiit, Calauan on December 22, 2021. 

To know more about Frontrow Enterprise updates and advocacy projects, follow them on FB:

FrontRow TV: https://www.facebook.com/frontrowtv 

Frontrow Official Page: https://www.facebook.com/FrontrowPHOff,  

Frontrow Cares:  https://www.facebook.com/FrontrowCaresOfficial

Glenda Victorio of Brilliant Skin at Asia Leaders Awards

Makati Tourism Foundation Inc Tan Yu III, Brilliant Skin Glenda Victorio and Federation of Filipino Chinese Chamber Dr. Elton See Tan

November 11, 2021 at the Embassy of Singapore in Manila.  Familiar names in the business world from different industries gathered together to celebrate victory as Asia Leaders Awards acknowledge their outstanding achievements and contributions to the Philippines and to the Filipino people as well. 

In Health and Wellness, Ms. Glenda Victorio of Brilliant Skin Essentials, Inc. was awarded CEO of the year under the Health and Wellness. Very young at 24, but she is considered as one of the most successful entrepreneurs in this field. 

Her business started thru online selling. This very beautiful and young mom, armed with grit, determination, and faith in God, decided to produce her own brand in 2016 and meticulously put her hands on her products, from manufacturing, packaging up to the marketing. She started from producing her own formulation of Charcoal Soap which became very popular since it is affordable yet very effective. Followed by her diamond product, BSE Rejuvenating Facial Set.  And the rest is history.  Brilliant Skin now have more than 600 employees, 46 franchisees, and 705 distributors.

Indeed, Glenda Victorio’s Brilliant Skin Essentials is an inspiring story, an online business that started from scratch proves that dreams, driven by great ideas and formidable passion spells SUCCESS!

She was also hailed recently as one of the recipients of the Woman of Style and Substance at the recent Go Negosyo Woman 2020 Entrepreneurship Summit at the World Trade Center. 

To know more about Ms. Victorio and Brilliant Skin, follow her Social Media Pages

Facebook ➡️ https://facebook.com/MissGlendaVictor... 

Twitter ➡️ https://twitter.com/IamMissGlenda_ 

Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/iammissglenda... 

Tiktok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@iammissglenda...

Check out  https://www.facebook.com/AsiaLeadersAwards for more of the event details.

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

To nominate for the next Asia Leaders Awards, you may check www.asialeadersawards.asia

JATA: Joe and the Anchor

 

Joe & The Anchor (JATA) live concert streamed on Facebook last December 16, 2021 Philippine time which entertained their followers all around the world.

Joe, Viktor, and Ruben serenaded the viewers with songs  straight from the heart. 

Hearing the music of the band relaxes one's tired body and mind from a busy day. The lyrics of their music tackles love, friendship, bouncing back from heartaches, self reflections, on which anyone can relate.

Leaving You Now a piano ballad was played towards the end of the show. The music is full of meaning on how to get over a heart break and making it an inspiration to be a stronger person.

JATA is composed of four members:

Joe for the vocals and keyboard.  He follows a healthy lifestyle and in fact he is a vegan!

Viktor for the drums.  Besides music, Viktor is also interested in photography, drawing, and spending time with friends and nature.

Ruben for guitars.  He loves chicken adobo and looks forward to playing in the Philippines.

Robin for guitars as well.  Currently on leave from the band, he is a certified foodie and also knows how to cook cuisines! JATA is a group to watch out for here in the Philippines!  Their music definitely resonates with a lot of Filipinos who are considered one of the most music loving people in the world.  Looking forward to their live concert here in the country soon!

You can watch their concert again here:

https://www.facebook.com/newsmedianest/posts/3080472475561916

Joe and The Anchor

 

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Joe & The Anchor (JATA) live concert streamed on Facebook last December 16, 2021 Philippine time which entertained their followers all around the world.

Joe, Viktor, Ruben, and Robin serenaded the viewers with songs  straight from the heart. 

Hearing the music of the band relaxes one's tired body and mind from a busy day. The lyrics of their music tackles love, friendship, bouncing back from heartaches, self reflections, on which anyone can relate.

Leaving You Now a piano ballad was played towards the end of the show. The music is full of meaning on how to get over a heart break and making it an inspiration to be a stronger person.

The Group:

JATA is composed of four members:

• Joe for the vocals and keyboard.  He follows a healthy lifestyle and in fact he is a vegan!
• Viktor for the drums.  Besides music, Viktor is also interested in photography, drawing, and spending time with friends and nature.
• Ruben for guitars.  He loves chicken adobo and looks forward to playing in the Philippines.
• Robin for guitars as well.  Currently on leave from the band, he is a certified foodie and also knows how to cook cuisines! JATA is a group to watch out for here in the Philippines!  Their music definitely resonates with a lot of Filipinos who are considered one of the most music loving people in the world.  Looking forward to their live concert here in the country soon!

You can watch their concert again here:

https://www.facebook.com/newsmedianest/posts/3080472475561916

Joe and The Anchor Philippines

 

Watch the live performance of  Sweden's indie-pop band, Joe & The Anchor.

On December 16, 2021 at 2pm.

Brought to the Philippines by:

The Big Difference Communication (TBDC)

Their newly release piano ballad entitled "Leaving You Now" 

JATA quotes:

"Leaving You Now has been with us a long time, We've all been in that situation, when the first real love of your life turns into your first heart break. We tried to really capture that feeling when we wrote this song."

Undergoing a broken heart is never easy. Overcoming and easing the pain makes one inspired to come up with melodies and lyrics transforming it to a beautiful music emanating from the heart and soul.

In the spring of 2022, the album "Coming of Age" will be released. Indeed all that has passed may it be harsh or joyful moments in life makes JATA produce songs that will make their mark in the music industry.

Check JATA In their social media:

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Joeandtheanchor/

FB PHILIPPINES: https://www.facebook.com/joeandtheanchorphilippines

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/joeandtheanchor/?hl=en

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/joetheanchor

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6FpBJFzBtiKyHIxhZdvoZx