IIIo's Buffet in Adriatico a feast for Kiwanians

Illo's Group, a culinary institution renowned for its exceptional gastronomic offerings, has opened its fourth restaurant branch in the vibrant district of Adriatico. With its impressive roster of successful branches in Paranaque, Greenhills, and Makati, the restaurant chain's expansion is an emblem of its exponential growth since its humble beginnings in December 2019 as a ghost kitchen and party trays provider.

Kiwanis International, Philippine Luzon District, Division 3A hold its monthly council meeting last March and in awe plus super enjoyed the wide variety of dishes spreading at the main dining area. The location of Illo’s restaurant is at the 2nd level of Pearl Garden Hotel along Adriatico Street in Malate. 

Headed by Lieutenant Governor of Division 3A  Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas discussed the following during the meeting;

•Asia Pacific Convention 

•US Convention this June 2023

•Upcoming Projects 

•Division Conference 

•Kiwanis International Dues   

•Kiwanis District Convention. 

 

While enjoying the sumptuous food at Illo’s, Past District Governor Joe Redoblado also discussed a resolution provided and suggested by Kiwanis Club of Pasay and in solidarity, approved also by the division. 

Governor Elect Glenda Veloria Hufano attended the council meeting also since she’s from Kiwanis Club of Pasay and for 4 times their President. The division welcomed guests that includes in charge in two organization; Food Rescue and Elemento Magic. 

The Kiwanis Team is thankful to the newest opening of Illo's Group's new branch in Adriatico is a testament to Chef N’s, it’s founder and CEO, dedication and passion for providing elevated dining experiences. Each of their restaurants boasts of a thoughtful design that elevates the ambiance, creating a welcoming and intimate atmosphere that makes diners feel at home. The food, too, is a remarkable blend of traditional Filipino flavors and international cuisine, resulting in a gastronomic adventure that leaves one feeling satisfied and contented.

Kiwanis members from different parts of the globe with the objective to improve the welfare of the indigent children and statistically provides more than 150,000 service projects annually globally. Glenda Veloria Hufano is the upcoming Governor this October 2023 that will lead  over 5000 members nationwide which comprises 27 divisions.

Kiwanis from Metro Manila Clubs goes to Laguna for a Service Project

San Pedro, officially the City of San Pedro (Lungsod ng San Pedro), is a 3rd class component city from the province of Laguna. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 326,001 people. 

Kiwanis International, Philippine Luzon District under the Division 3A headed by its leadership of Lieutenant Governor Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas, yesterday, April 1, 2023 serviced more than 200 indigents to promote sustainability and to address malnutrition among the children and for the parents in attendance. 

Multiple clubs joined the activities like Kiwanis from Manila Bay, Makati, Pasay, Pasay Eagle, Malate West, Pasay North, BGC Mckinley while Reachin Beyond spearheaded the members headed by President Lito Marquez. 

Different organizations supported the “Lingap Sa Laguna from Kiwanis 3A” activities that includes the following; 

•Free Hair Cut  sponsored by Vice Governor  Atty Karen Agapay 

•Free Magic Show sponsored by Elemento  Group of Magic 

•Vermiculture Training from Bagong Sibol Cooperative 

The Kiwanis members continued the feeding program for the indigent children in the barangay with the assistance of KC San Pedro Maharlika. 

Kiwanis members from different parts of the globe with the objective to improve the welfare of the indigent children and statistically provides more than 150,000 service projects annually globally. Glenda Veloria Hufano is the upcoming Governor this October 2023 that will lead  over 5000 members nationwide which comprises 27 divisions.

The next big event of the leading magazine in National Bookstore: Men and Women Who Matter List 2023

Tag Media Group, the publisher, runs multiple events throughout the year.  One of the events that is happening on June 20, 2023 is the ‘Men and Women Who Matter List 2023 (MWWM).’ This will be held at the historical, Manila Hotel.

Rising Tigers Magazine (RTM) can confidently claim that this is a leadership award unlike any other. The magazine is not only composed of Ambassadors, and Business Tycoons but also is designed with the goal of recognizing the top executives from different industries who brought honor and service to the people.

 

Calling all Leaders from different Industries 

RTM is designed to recognise  individuals who have proven their exemplary work to their organization/company. Our team aims to share their success stories to inspire people in the hopes to create more future leaders.

Recognizing excellence

 

Our board of Advisers will be screening nominees for the following qualities:

* Leaders with Corporate Social Responsibilities 

*Leaders who have proven excellent service to their countrymen

* Leaders who have improved business outcomes financially 

RTM awards a number of leaders per category. Additionally, they will be featured in the magazine which is released quarterly and distributed in National Bookstores nationwide.

MWWM List awarding will be on June 20, 2023 at The Manila Hotel. All featured leaders will be in September 2023 issue. 

Send nominations to president@rising-tigers.asia

"Chef N" Savor the Awards Night @RisingTigersMagazine

Leaders convened recently at The Manila Hotel for Rising Tigers Magazine Anniversary celebration with the recognition for 19 industry and government leaders of this generation. 

Featured leaders for the June issue of Rising Tigers Magazine has been recognized with their success and genuine help for the marginalized and presented to the public at The Manila Hotel last March 30, 2023. 

Dinner in Black, Gold and Purple mostly as the motif of the night, 3 Ambassadors from Vietnam, Poland and France joined in the festivities. Her excellency French Ambassador Michèle Boccoz received the award among 6 women leaders from different industries while Polish Ambassador His Excellency Jarosław Roman Szczepankiewicz and Vietnamese Ambassador His Excellency Hoang Huy Chung presented the awards to honourees. 

One of the awardees, Saturnino Rovillos, also known as "Chef N," is a notable businessperson and restaurateur. He is the CEO and founder of Illo's Group, a renowned food business that offers hotel-quality gourmet food with no preservatives. Chef N is also a devoted husband and father to his three children. His business has gained a significant social media following, with over two million followers on various platforms. His company currently operates four restaurant branches, two commissaries, and a roofdeck lounge which since his business’ inception in December 2019. 

Chef N’s success during the pandemic has earned him recognition from numerous reputable publications and media outlets, including CNN News, Philippine Daily Inquirer, The Manila Bulletin, The Manila Times, Lifestyle Asia, MegaMan Magazine and Rated K among others. 

Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry President How Han Hui,  Chef N and Ambassador of Vietnam H.E. Hoang Huy Chung

Rising Tigers and Nation Builders Awardees

1. Walther Buenavista: Shawarma Shack (Founder & CEO) 

2. David Ackerman: StratDev (Founder & CEO) 

3. Tristan Cabrera: Esports Pro Player 

4. Atty. Arnel Mateo: ADM & Partners Data Privacy and Consulting In (Founder & CEO) 

6. DTI Sec. Alfredo Pascual 

7. DILG Sec. Benhur Abalos 

8. Yu Ming Chin: Viventis Asia (Founder and CEO) 

9. Congressman Duke Frasco 

10. Nino Rovillos: Illos Party Trays (Founder & CEO) 

11. Ramon Garcia Jr: DFNN (Chairman) 

12. Michael Pacquiao: Musician

13. COMELEC George Erwin Mojica Garcia (Chairman)

Women of Substance 

2. Blanca Mercado: The Manila Times (President & COO) 

3. France Ambassador H. E. Michèle Boccoz 

4. Romania Ambassador H. E. Răduţa Dana Matache

5. Congresswoman Margarita Nograles

6. Jessica Bellen: Jessy & Co (Founder & CEO) 

7. Iona Gibbs: Mutya Ng Pilipinas 2022

8. DBM Sec. Amenah Pangandaman 

Other notable attendees includes Paolo Villar, Maritess Allen, Usec. Anna Mae Lamentillo, Usec. Margarita Gutierrez, Becky Garcia and the founders of Rising Tigers Magazine, Andrew and Grace Nicolas among others. 

The closing remarks came from the co owner of Rising Tigers Magazine, Brian Poe Llamanzares who just recently had a successful book launch in New York City. 

Rising Tigers Magazine, the most distributed magazine right now in National Bookstores nationwide about the rising tigers “Emerging leaders” and nation builders “Captains from different industries” in the Philippines and in Asia launched “Beyond Leadership- Anniversary Issue.” These are the men and women who are making a difference for this generation and making an impact in the society not just because of their success in the company or organization they are in but also in reaching out the indigents and marginalized.  It’s beyond leadership. 

The organizers announced already the upcoming events and as follows; 

May 18- The Manila Times Presents Global Excellence Awards

June 23- Men and Women Who Matter List

September 23- Rising Tigers Ball

November 23 Asia Leaders Awards 

December 20 The Manila Times Presents Captains of the Industry 

Tag Media Group published Rising Tigers Magazine quarterly and distributed in National Bookstores, Restaurants and Hotels. For more information, email to president@rising-tigers.asia and check rising-tigers.asia

Kiwanis at Rising Tigers Magazine Anniversary

For others, leaders are made not born, but to some, helping the marginalized and the needy is beyond leadership. Helping another indigent person came from the heart. As for Kiwanis, helping the children doesn’t need to be all at the same time, one child is enough for the community, one at a time. 

Supporting the anniversary issue of the most distributed magazine right now, Rising Tigers Magazine, some members of Kiwanis International from Philippine Luzon District  convened at The Manila Hotel last March 30, 2023 to meet and greet the different industry and government leaders who are now making an impact in the country. 

Featured leaders for the June issue of Rising Tigers Magazine has been recognized with their success and genuine help for the marginalized and presented to the public at The Manila Hotel yesterday, March 30, 2023. 

Kiwanis with a focus to help the children of the world has more than 150,000 service projects globally per year. Attendees from the organizations includes, Atty. Joe Redoblado, Glenda Hufano, Fely Contrevida, Ezelle Gascon, Daisy Anzures, Rocaya Mangondato, Lito Marquez, Maria Luisa Pel, Florence Ajero, Dr. Elton See Tan, Tanyu III, Remy Bondad and Perry Camba. 

Dinner in Black, Gold and Purple mostly as the motif of the night, 3 Ambassadors from Vietnam, Poland and France joined in the festivities. Her excellency French Ambassador Michèle Boccoz received the award among 6 women leaders from different industries. 

President of The Manila Hotel, Atty. Joey Lina (Past member of Kiwanis Club of Manila) welcomed everyone while Senator Grace Poe in the keynote and inspired all the attendees. Striking speech came also from the Chief Marketing Officer of the magazine, Andria Terese Nicolas who is also a Kiwanian and incoming President of the Makati club proves that even at a young age, she knows already what the country needs. 

“We all need heroes, to bring hope to those with the same dream, aspirations, and goals as us, and make them believe that greatness can indeed be achieved. Our theme tonight is called beyond leadership because it is not limited in our works but how we touched the lives of others that would still continue on to the next generation. You are all brought together tonight in this room because of one mission and it's to share your stories with our countrymen.”- Andria Terese Nicolas 

Rising Tigers and Nation Builders Awardees

1. Walther Buenavista: Shawarma Shack (Founder & CEO) 

2. David Ackerman: StratDev (Founder & CEO) 

3. Tristan Cabrera: Esports Pro Player 

4. Atty. Arnel Mateo: ADM & Partners Data Privacy and Consulting In (Founder & CEO) 

6. DTI Sec. Alfredo Pascual 

7. DILG Sec. Benhur Abalos 

8. Yu Ming Chin: Viventis Asia (Founder and CEO) 

9. Congressman Duke Frasco 

10. Nino Rovillos: Illos Party Trays (Founder & CEO) 

11. Ramon Garcia Jr: DFNN (Chairman) 

12. Michael Pacquiao: Musician

13. COMELEC George Erwin Mojica Garcia (Chairman)

Women of Substance 

2. Blanca Mercado: The Manila Times (President & COO) 

3. France Ambassador H. E. Michèle Boccoz 

4. Romania Ambassador H. E. Răduţa Dana Matache

5. Congresswoman Margarita Nograles

6. Jessica Bellen: Jessy & Co (Founder & CEO) 

7. Iona Gibbs: Mutya Ng Pilipinas 2022

8. DBM Sec. Amenah Pangandaman 

Other notable attendees includes Paolo Villar, Maritess Allen, Usec. Anna Mae Lamentillo, Usec. Margarita Gutierrez, Becky Garcia and the founders of Rising Tigers Magazine, Andrew and Grace Nicolas are both Kiwanis members. 

The closing remarks came from the co owner of Rising Tigers Magazine, Brian Poe Llamanzares who just recently had a successful book launch in New York City. 

Rising Tigers Magazine, the most distributed magazine right now in National Bookstores nationwide about the rising tigers “Emerging leaders” and nation builders “Captains from different industries” in the Philippines and in Asia launched “Beyond Leadership- Anniversary Issue.” These are the men and women who are making a difference for this generation and making an impact in the society not just because of their success in the company or organization they are in but also in reaching out the indigents and marginalized.  It’s beyond leadership.

"Beyond Leadership" Sparkled for RisingTigers Magazine

Featured leaders for the June issue of Rising Tigers Magazine has been recognized with their success and genuine help for the marginalized and presented to the public at The Manila Hotel yesterday, March 30, 2023. 

Dinner in Black, Gold and Purple mostly as the motif of the night, 3 Ambassadors from Vietnam, Poland and France joined in the festivities. Her excellency French Ambassador Michèle Boccoz received the award among 6 women leaders from different industries. 

President of The Manila Hotel, Atty. Joey Lina welcomed everyone while Senator Grace Poe in the keynote and inspired all the attendees. Striking speech came also from the Chief Marketing Officer of the magazine, Andria Terese Nicolas proving that even at a young age, she knows already what the country needs. 

“We all need heroes, to bring hope to those with the same dream, aspirations, and goals as us, and make them believe that greatness can indeed be achieved. Our theme tonight is called beyond leadership because it is not limited in our works but how we touched the lives of others that would still continue on to the next generation. You are all brought together tonight in this room because of one mission and it's to share your stories with our countrymen.”- Andria Terese Nicolas 

Rising Tigers and Nation Builders Awardees

1. Walther Buenavista: Shawarma Shack (Founder & CEO) 

2. David Ackerman: StratDev (Founder & CEO) 

3. Tristan Cabrera: Esports Pro Player 

4. Atty. Arnel Mateo: ADM & Partners Data Privacy and Consulting In (Founder & CEO) 

6. DTI Sec. Alfredo Pascual 

7. DILG Sec. Benhur Abalos 

8. Yu Ming Chin: Viventis Asia (Founder and CEO) 

9. Congressman Duke Frasco 

10. Nino Rovillos: Illos Party Trays (Founder & CEO) 

11. Ramon Garcia Jr: DFNN (Chairman) 

12. Michael Pacquiao: Musician

13. COMELEC George Erwin Mojica Garcia (Chairman)

Women of Substance 

2. Blanca Mercado: The Manila Times (President & COO) 

3. France Ambassador H. E. Michèle Boccoz 

4. Romania Ambassador H. E. Răduţa Dana Matache

5. Congresswoman Margarita Nograles

6. Jessica Bellen: Jessy & Co (Founder & CEO) 

7. Iona Gibbs: Mutya Ng Pilipinas 2022

8. DBM Sec. Amenah Pangandaman 

Other notable attendees includes Paolo Villar, Maritess Allen, Usec. Anna Mae Lamentillo, Usec. Margarita Gutierrez, Becky Garcia and the founders of Rising Tigers Magazine, Andrew and Grace Nicolas among others. 

The closing remarks came from the co owner of Rising Tigers Magazine, Brian Poe Llamanzares who just recently had a successful book launch in New York City. 

Rising Tigers Magazine, the most distributed magazine right now in National Bookstores nationwide about the rising tigers “Emerging leaders” and nation builders “Captains from different industries” in the Philippines and in Asia launched “Beyond Leadership- Anniversary Issue.” These are the men and women who are making a difference for this generation and making an impact in the society not just because of their success in the company or organization they are in but also in reaching out the indigents and marginalized.  It’s beyond leadership.

Rising Tigers Magazine’s Woman of Substance: Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman

Amenah F. Pangandaman is the first Muslim woman Budget Secretary and the lone female member of the Marcos Jr. administration’s economic team.

She carries with her 20 years of government service, having worked in the legislative and executive branches, and the Central Bank. Thus, her unparalleled expertise in the areas of policy governance, economics, and public fiscal management.

She rose through the ranks from being a research assistant to becoming the late Senator Edgardo J. Angara’s Chief of Staff. Prior to her appointment as DBM Secretary, she served as DBM Undersecretary and Assistant Governor at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

As the country’s Budget Secretary, she continuously champions financial inclusion and key budgetary reforms, such as Digitalization; Climate Change and Green Public Procurement; and Open Government Partnership to further promote fiscal transparency.

She currently chairs the Development Budget Coordination Committee, which developed​ the Medium Term Fiscal Framework and 8-Point Socioeconomic Agenda, which serves as the country’s roadmap for economic growth.​ She also co-chair​s​ the Intergovernmental Relations Body​, strengthening relations​ ​​for lasting peace and economic development in ​the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao.

Meet the Secretary on March 30, 2023, The Manila Hotel for the anniversary of Rising Tigers Magazine and watch out for her story in the June issue. Only at National Bookstores nationwide.