Feature Philippines

20/01/2025

Look: Calle Real before and after the Hybrid Underground Distribution System (HUDS) Project spearheaded by More Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power Iloilo). Iloilo is the first city in Western Visayas to have this kind of development.

Moreover, to provide a safer Iloilo Dinagyang Festival, the distribution utility recently removed overhead wires at the Iloilo Freedom Grandstand.

20/01/2025

The Yield Specialty Coffee, brainchild of Iloilo Coffee Board President Noi Dongor, is one of the newest coffee destinations in the metro centered on specialty coffee.

The Yield, nestled along Lopez Jaena Street in Jaro, is housed under Superhouse Beverage Studio, Iloilo's trusted supplier of quality coffee equipment.

What is Specialty Coffee?

Specialty coffee is a term used to describe the highest grade of coffee available, specifically coffee with a score of 80 points or above on the 100 points scale of the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA). Scoring is based on the SCA Cupping Form, which includes fragrance, aroma, flavor, acidity, body, and uniformity, among others.

Moreover, The Yield Specialty Coffee gained recognition in the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) as one of its newest members, with the promise of 'inspiring, expanding, and sustaining the global specialty coffee community through shared beliefs and services."

Apart from SCA, The Yield also houses products from the Philippine Coffee Quality Competition (PCQC) Winners Teddy Echalar (Igbaras, Iloilo), Anita Emano (Igbaras, Iloilo), and Ramon Farofil (Miagao, Iloilo), all of which are Fine Robusta.

Read: andreaguanco.com/coffee-in-iloilo

20/01/2025

Iloilo City, Philippines.

20/01/2025

Coffee in Iloilo: Coffee is an in-demand commodity that has cemented a strong consumer following and has built a billion-dollar industry.

20/01/2025

Kasadyahan Festival, now known as Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahan, is celebrated every fourth week of January and preludes the Dinagyang Festival.

16/01/2025

Mang Inasal Philippines introduces MI Universe, a community of campus-based content creators from the country’s top colleges and universities.

Participating schools include the University of Santo Tomas (UST), De La Salle University (DLSU), University of the Philippines (UP), Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU), National University (NU), Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), Silliman University, Cebu Institute of Technology University (CIT University), Philippine Women’s University (PWU), and Mapúa University.

“With MI UNIVerse, we’re building real connections with Gen Z, giving them a space to show their true love for our brand. The joy of seeing younger customers embrace Mang Inasal last year was truly rewarding. And this 2025 we’re even more excited to keep that energy going, with campaigns that are bound to get them and their friends excited,” states Mang Inasal President Mike V. Castro.

16/01/2025

PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) delivers innovative learning package School in a Bag (SIAB) to Apo Elementary School in Apo Island, Negros Oriental, one of the Philippines’ last mile schools.

“As a technology company, we believe that we are among the key players in closing the digital divide, especially in education. Through our SIAB program, we are ensuring that children in remote communities like Apo Island will have access to the same digital learning tools as their counterparts in urban areas,” states Marylou Gocotano, Visayas Relations Head of PLDT and Smart Stakeholder Management Team.

The learning package included a laptop, tablets, Smart LTE pocket WiFi devices with load allocation, and pre-downloaded learning materials such as contextualized Learning Activity Sheets (LAS) and 10 apps that teach literacy and numeracy in various local languages.

Since its launch, PLDT and Smart have deployed more than 650 SIABs across the country. This highlights the PLDT Group’s advocacy.

16/01/2025

Cebu Pacific Air, the Philippines’ leading airline, secures Southeast Asia’s first Sustainability-Linked Loan (SLL) for a low-cost carrier. This landmark deal highlights the airline’s commitment to decarbonizing operations and reinforcing sustainable air travel.

The loan was arranged by Crédit Agricole CIB and structured under a Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option (JOLCO).

The loan has facilitated the acquisition of a brand-new Airbus A321neo, which was delivered to the airline last December 2024. The new engine option (NEO) aircraft, with improved fuel efficiency compared to previous generations, will contribute to the airline's carbon emission reduction goals as it progresses toward transitioning to an all-NEO fleet by 2028.

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16/01/2025

Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI) has changed the company’s legal name from “Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc.” to “Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines, Inc.” (CCEAP).

Following the announcement on 23 February 2024 on the completed acquisition of CCEAP by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Plc (CCEP) and Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV), the company has obtained approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission for the change of its company name.

“Our new name signifies an exciting new phase in our journey as we reaffirm our commitment to serving our customers, supporting our people and communities, and driving long-term growth for the country. In the 113 years that Coca-Cola has called the Philippines home, we look forward to a hundred more years of refreshing our consumers and making a difference through our Great People, Great Beverages, Great Ex*****on, and Great Partners — Done Sustainably,” says Gareth McGeown, President and CEO of CCEAP.

15/01/2025

A protection and savings plan, Sun Life Secure Income features a guaranteed annual cash payout equal to 6% of the face amount, currently one of the best in market. The payouts start from the end of the 6th policy year until age 100.

For more information:
sunlife.co/SunLifeSecureIncome.

Talk to a Sun Life Advisor:
www.sunlife.co/TalkTo-SunLifeAdvisor

11/01/2025

‼️ Watch: Opening Salvo 2025 ‼️
Sadsad sa Calle Real | Iloilo Dinagyang

With the theme ‘Buhi nga Pagtuo sa Kinabuhi sang mga Iloilo’, the Iloilo Dinagyang Festival 2025 is scheduled on January 24 to 26, 2025.

Read: andreaguanco.com/dinagyang-festival

‼️ Watch: Sadsad Opening Salvo 2025 ‼️

Tribu Panaad | Sadsad sa Calle Real
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18aoUEJZgz/

Tribu Calubihan | Sadsad sa Calle Real
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18ES5eBCbz/

Tribu Familia Sagasa | Sadsad sa Calle Real
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/14tuSwx2iZi/

Tribu Yrong Yrong | Sadsad sa Calle Real
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BGNJ8bVf8/

Tribu Aninipay | Sadsad sa Calle Real
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19dUEx4u2a/

Tribu Halimaw | Sadsad sa Calle Real
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/15dEmK24Xw/

‼️ Watch: Dinagyang Opening Salvo 2025 ‼️

Tribu Paghidaet
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DE8WN12aL/

Tribu Salognon
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18TcTZ4hhp/

Tribu Parianon
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17zehwgX5d/

Tribu Ilonganon
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/14TtV4tZQL/

Tribu Pagasa
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BFQSW5ZUv/

Tribu Hangaway
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Ppny1vFdL/

Tribu Molave
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1B4Vsw3DKQ/

Tribu Pan-ay
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Wf5rJ2xta/

For further information:
📌Iloilo Dinagyang Festival
📌Iloilo City Government