What makes a man perfect? More than the looks and stance, it is grit and confidence that makes a man utterly desirable and flawless. Actor, recording artist and commercial model Sam Milby has both.
Sam rose to fame via the phenomenal reality show Pinoy Big Brother. He then persistently worked his way to stardom by proving his acting prowess in ABS-CBN primetime hits Maging Sino Ka Man, Dyosa and Only You, serenading everyone with his successful albums, and performing amazing numbers as a regular of ASAP XV.
His timeless appeal and boundless energy undoubtedly make him the ideal image of Perfect Man Urban, the new men’s fragrance line of Tupperware Brands Philippines.
Much like the subtle, sensual scent of Perfect Man Urban, Sam is a young man who has it all but still aspires for more. “My passion for work keeps me going. I want new challenges and different roles to play because I feel that there is always room for growth and maturity in me,” explains Sam.
True enough, his great talent and immense popularity did not make him complacent with his craft; instead he persevered, aimed for limitless possibilities and devoted his energy doing what he believes in. Aside from being a dedicated entertainer, which has earned him several awards, he is an ambassador for World Vision, an organization dedicated in responding to the causes of poverty and injustice, and a spokesperson for the Department of Education, promoting the importance of education and campaigning against vices and violence.
Helping Sam perform these varied roles with utmost confidence is Perfect Man Urban that comes in forms of Body Spray, Body Mist, Body Splash, and Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant.
“I like the cool and powerful scents of Perfect Man Urban. The scents suit my personality and activities well, and gives me additional confidence to go an extra mile everyday,” says Sam.
Truly, withTupperware’s Perfect Man Urban, there is no stopping Sam from achieving his ultimate goals and refining himself.
Best dining deals at over 1,000 dining locations in the country and over 5,000
in the Asia-Pacific region in Citi’s biggest, most comprehensive dining program
Citi has once again revolutionized rewards-giving for its cardholders as it introduces Citi Dining Privileges, the biggest, most comprehensive cross-border dining program to date in the Philippines and across the Asia-Pacific region as well.
In a media launch held recently at Felix Restaurant, one of Citi’s partner restaurants for the program, Citi executives led by Country Business Head Sanjiv Vohra excitingly presented the new dining program, which will run until June 30, 2011, that is set to offer an irresistible spread of dine-for-free specials, complimentary treats, and yearlong offers at over 1,000 dining establishments in the Philippines and in over 5,000 dining locations in the Asia-Pacific region.
Vohra explained that the new program reflects Citi’s commitment to giving the best offers to its cardholders.He added:“As the world’s largest and most trusted credit card issuer, Citi never ceases in innovating programs that we know our cardholders will surely love.Our programs have been designed with our cardholders in mind; ensuring that what we provide are offers that meet their lifestyles and provide the best and most rewarding experiences for our cardholders.”
Apart from Vohra, present to share with guests this exciting news were Citi executives: Bea Teh-Tan, cards business head; Cecille Fonacier, country marketing director; and Alma Gruenberg, cards business group vice president.
The best part about Citi Dining Privileges is that it truly caters to what cardholders’ palates desire, ensuring a pleasurable dining experience whenever they use their Citi cards.Shared Tan:“While dining deals have always been an intrinsic offering guaranteed by Citi to its cardholders, Citi Dining Privileges enhances the offering by providing more dining locations and better deals.We’ve partnered with more restaurants in over five countries – the Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Thailand – to ensure that we cover every dining whim our cardholders have, complemented by ultimate dining offers they will surely enjoy whenever and wherever with Citi card as their only ticket.”
Not only will Citi offer the best dining deals, but will also make sure cardholders enjoy a rewarding dining experience whether they dine here or abroad with their Citi cards.Regardless where their Citi card is issued, cardholders get the same preferential treatment when they travel to Singapore as well as in all other participating countries in the region – in the same way that a Citi cardholder from Indonesia can come to the Philippines and enjoy the same privileges.
As if these exciting deals aren’t enough, Citi offers another promise that will surely delight cardholders dining in local partner restaurants:If another credit card offers something better than what Citi card offers in any dining establishment that carries the Citi Dining Privileges sign in the Philippines, Citi will make sure to reimburse the difference.With this guarantee, Citi wants to send the message across that its dining deals are truly the best ones in the market to date.
After giving media guests a rundown of what cardholders could expect from the new program, it was time to experience first-hand just what the Citi Dining Privileges offers.Exclusively for the event, Chef Florabel Co, one of Citi’s partner chefs for the program, prepared an exciting menu composed of the restaurant’s bestsellers.Among the scrumptious offerings sampled by guests were Baby Back Ribs with Philippine Mango Topping, Braised Beef Short Ribs with Figs, Linguine Pasta with Truffle Cream Sauce and Crispy Parma Ham, Three Grains Risotto, and Crispy White Fish Fillet in Lemon Caviar Butter Sauce.For dessert, they indulged in Dark and White Chocolate Mousse with Caramel Popcorn and Abi, the classic Crème Brulee with a delicious sugar glaze.They washed down the delish lunch with a specially concocted guyabano-based Citi iced tea.
Each of the dishes is included in the Special Citi Menu, which is available during weekends at 30% off to Citi cardholders. On regular days, Citi cardholders get a free appetizer for every P2,000 spend and a 30% discount on the Citi iced tea.
To enjoy these offers at Felix and other exciting offers at other restaurants, cardholders just have to look for the Citi Dining Privileges sign.Then, they must present their Citi card before placing an order and to avail of the restaurant’s dining discounts or freebies.Apart from the dining deals, they also gain exclusive entry to prestigious culinary events.Just recently, Citi hosted the World Gourmet Summit in Singapore, where Citi cardholders got the chance to enjoy various cuisines from different participating restaurants and an exclusive invite to meet masterchefs from all over the world.
With Citi Dining Privileges, Citi cardholders can truly savor the joys of having the most rewarding cards in town… literally.
The recent gathering of Tupperware Brands dealers became more dazzling than a rainbow when some of the country’s hottest stars showed up to celebrate with the direct-selling company as it marks another milestone.
Hosted by Randy Santiago, the star-studded event featured first-rate performances of some of the country’s top entertainers such as Karylle, Duncan Ramos, Kaye Brosas and La Diva’s Jonalyn Viray, Aicelle Santos and Maricris Garcia.
Making the atmosphere more vibrant were Bea Alonzo, the face of Tupperware Brands’ premier cosmetics line Colour Collection; celebrity heartthrob Sam Milby and leading actress Maja Salvador who came to represent their Tupperware’s line of fragrances. Multi-talented actress and image model of Fuller Fashion, Isabel Oli put life on the fashion show that also showcased other brands like Hanes, Wonder Bra and Playtex.
Comedienne Candy Pangilinan performed an interesting demo for Tupperware products. And to fortify that Tupperware Brands is indeed the leading direct selling company especially for kid’s clothes and accessories, celebrity mom Bernadette Allyson presented the newest kids’ selection as worn by her kids.
But the most important highlight of the annual event, with the theme “Beautiful Beginnings,” was the recognition ceremony of the company’s top dealers and performing entrepreneurs for 2009, which included the Roster of Millionaires, Leadership Awardees and Branch of the Year. Exciting innovations and developments for the upcoming year were also announced during the event.
“We are excited with the new endeavors and opportunities in store for our customers and for our people so that they can ultimately improve their lives. This year, we would like to strengthen our position as a company that boasts not only of top world-class brands but also of highly skilled direct sellers,” said Perry Mogar, president of Tupperware Brands Philippines.
The Tupperware Brands Philippines annual gathering was indeed a colorful celebration that welcomes a beautiful beginning for the company.
The Philippines with its remarkable 7,107 islands, numerous land formations and bodies of water makes it suitable for sports adventures like biking.
In the recent Bike Festival Asia, over 100 cyclists traversed the mountainous slopes, wide rice fields and vast shorelines of Nasugbu, Batangas, one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations.
Road bikers followed the 75km trek starting from Terrazas de Punta Fuego, passing through Matabungcay Beach Resorts, Calatagan, round the Lemery Batangas terminus, and back to Terrazas. Meanwhile, mountain bikers took an exhilarating 35km rough off-trail road before finishing on the same venue.
The bike fun run, presented by Leading Events Network Plus, Inc (L.E.N. Plus, Inc) and supported by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), utilized biking in promoting Philippines as a tourist destination.
More than the recreational and health benefits brought by the sport, the scenic landscapes and seaside view made the biking experience more memorable and noteworthy. TIEZA General Manager and CEO Mark Lapid explained, “Biking is just the vehicle used to maximize the tour, to show off the beautiful place.”
The event’s goal was to recommend different areas and tourist destinations that are not very popular and to make the country’s tourism highly-competitive. During this event, for instance, the bikers discovered the virgin beaches and fields that are only familiar to the Batangueños.
“We should also target local tourists because many Filipinos have not fully explored the rest of our country’s exquisite islands. They bounded their quest only to the talked-about destinations like Boracay, when in fact there are other wonderful places like Paoay and Palawan,” said Lapid.
With this in mind, the success of the second Bike Festival Asia, gives L.E.N. Plus, Inc more optimism that in the future, they could bring the event in other parts of the country like Visayas and Mindanao.
Marilen Nuñez president of L.E.N. Plus, Inc. added, “We are also looking at inviting foreign riders to join in the succeeding events as we plan to make the event bigger as we progress to promote tourism also in these parts of the Philippines. We want to communicate that the Philippines is a safe, enjoyable and truly beautiful destination.”
What makes Maja Salvador one of the most promising talents of her generation?
Her openness to new experiences and challenges is one thing that sets her apart from the rest. “I like doing new things, tackling new roles and assignments, as long as it is within my principles,“ adds Maja. True enough, this young beauty’s versatility can be seen in her work – from starring in teleseryes and films, to hosting variety shows and modeling for commercials.
This evident versatility, coupled with her refreshing looks, makes Maja the ideal girl to represent Ivana, the number one fragrance line of Tupperware Brands Philippines.
Her charming innocent face and youthful personality perfectly complement the Ivana variants, Pink, Light Blue, and the newest addition to the line, Ivana Fresh.
“I love the different light fresh scents of Ivana because they suit my varying moods, personality and activities.”
For instance, Ivana Fresh with its sparkling floral notes that leave a warm and light musky scent on the skin, is just perfect when Maja wants a light and fresh scent, just like when performing the dual role of two contrasting female personalities in her latest TV series Precious Heart Romances presents Impostor. For moments like these,Maja prefers to bask in the floral fruity scent of Ivana Fresh – from its Body Mist, Pocket Mist and Body Spray variants to Perfumed Hand & Body Lotion and Perfumed Body Talc.
Similarly, when feeling girly and youthful for those sweet girl-next-door roles, Maja immerses herself in the floral musky scent of Ivana Pink that’s available in these forms: Body Mist, Body Spray, Body Splash, Pockect Mist, Rollette, Perfumed Hand & Body Lotion, Perfumed Body Talc, Roll-On- Anti-Perspirant Deodorant and Eau de Cologne.
Finally, the floral jasmine scent of Ivana Light Blue is Maja’s preferred fragrance when hosting fun shows and preparing for her much-awaited dance numbers in ASAP XV where she’s hailed as the Dance Princess of the Philippines.For playful assignments like these, Maja basks in the free-spirited and playful allure of Ivana Light Blue which is available in Body Mist, Body Spray, Body Splash, Pocket Mist, Rollete, Perfumed Hand & Body Lotion, Perfumed Body Talc and Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant.
With Ivana’s various fragrances, Maja can easily choose the scent to match her varying moods while staying fresh, vibrant, and youthful.
Achieving a fit and healthy body is becoming a goal among people today, who despite their busy lifestyles, want to include the habit of eating right and getting active. This health awareness was definitely present in the thousands of people who joined the biggest race in the South, the RUNew 2010 fundraising fun run by Asian Hospital and Medical Center, held at the Filinvest Corporate City in Alabang.
On its second year, RUNew attracted close to 2,000 participants, composed of health professionals, running enthusiasts, health and fitness buffs, families and friends. The fun run aimed to engage the public to be active and healthy to avoid diseases associated with sedentary lifestyle.
Clockwise from top left: Asian Hospital founding chair and top cardiologist Dr. Jorge Garcia, chief executive officer Theo Seiler, Asian Hospital Charities, Inc. president Dr. Josephine Tuason and 16K Men’s Champion Allan Ballester
Explained Theo Seiler, chief executive officer of Asian Hospital and Medical Center, “As a top medical institution, Asian Hospital has committed itself not only to the treatment, but more importantly to the prevention of diseases, particularly those caused by poor lifestyle choices. RUNew is part of this advocacy which is in line with the promotion of our breakthrough Lifestyle Medicine Center that caters to preventive medicine. Through our efforts, we want to generate public awareness on the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle to prevent the development of illnesses, which they can do by being active in sports like running and eating healthy.”
Besides Seiler, joining runners in running for health were top cardiologist and Asian Hospital and Medical Center founding chair Dr. Jorge Garcia; chief medical officer Dr. Juan Rosas; Asian Hospital’s new chief operating officer Steven Covington and marketing director Jun Amistoso.
With the vision to strengthen its position as a health and wellness brand, market leader Century Tuna introduces the newest faces of its fit and active lifestyle campaign: TV and movie actress Angel Locsin and the 2010 Superbods winners.
“Century Tuna is keen at aggressively promoting a lifestyle of health and fitness among our consumers and we want to ensure that this thrust is fittingly represented by credible personalities that truly embody the Century Tuna healthy lifestyle. So it was an easy decision to choose Angel Locsin as our new image model as she has always been known as an active health and sports advocate,” said Angela Gamboa, Century Tuna senior product manager.
2010 Superbods Van Vincent Leaño, Jillian Lua, Lea Yosalina and
Renzie Ongkiko
“Our new Superbods, meanwhile, have also been carefully selected to ensure that they personify a healthy mind and healthy body – qualities that embody the Century Tuna healthy lifestyle, so they will be good role models among the youth today,” added Gamboa.
Angel Locsin and the 2010 Superbods join Century Corned Tuna endorser Derek Ramsay as the brand’s celebrity advocates of health and wellness.
Angel is regarded as one of Philippine showbiz’s most talented and sexiest female stars, who has made a name for herself as a dramatic actresses in many hit teleseryes as well as an action princess in past fantasy and adventure-themed soaps. These days, she’s busy shooting for another must-see teleserye that will pair her with top actor John Lloyd Cruz.
But apart from her natural acting talent, it’s that gorgeous body that makes this 25-year-old actress so popular. There’s no surprise there as Angel is a natural sports lover just like Derek. She was actually a competitive swimmer before becoming a star, and is now actively pursuing challenging sports like muay thai, boxing and diving to help her maintain a fit and healthy body.
As Century Tuna’s new face, Angel has indeed turned from Sexy to Superbod who is inspired to be the image of an active and healthy lifestyle. She shared: “Being a Century Tuna endorser is really a great honor. It’s a great opportunity to inspire others to adapt a healthy lifestyle.”
Derek Ramsay
Joining Angel and Derek in helping promote health and wellness are the 2010 Superbods, four new faces of the healthy, active lifestyle who are ready to inspire their fellow youth to live healthy. The new Superbods are 18-year-old nursing student Lea Yosalina, 21-year-old psychology student Jillian Lua, 21-year-old TV host/model Renzie Ongkiko, and 23-year-old civil engineer Van Vincent Leaño.
Century Tuna introduced four new Superbods this year to reflect its commitment of aggressively spreading the importance of healthy lifestyle among Filipinos. The four bested hundreds of model hopefuls who lined up at the Superbods go-see conducted during the Century Tuna Superbods Run 2010 – the country’s biggest and most star-studded celebration of health and fitness.
The new Superbods were chosen for living up to the Century Tuna brand’s concept of total fitness – having not only a healthy body, but also a healthy mind.
As the new Superbods, the four are excited to help inspire the public to take up a healthy lifestyle. Lea and Renzie aim to instill the importance of sports and exercise. Jillian and Van Vincent, meanwhile, are keen at promoting healthy eating, particularly encouraging people to adapt a tuna diet to gain the benefits of Omega 3 DHA, which not only helps keep the body in shape but also helps keep a sharp mind.
As it introduces its new faces of the fit, active and healthy lifestyle, Century Tuna is poised to inspire and encourage Filipinos to start eating healthy, be involved in physical fitness and enjoy the best of health in the most delicious way.
