LAKERS’ JORDAN CLARKSON, JAZZ’S TREY BURKE AND NBA LEGEND HORACE GRANT TO CELEBRATE NBA PLAYOFFS WITH FILIPINO FANS

- Clarkson, Burke and Grant to Host Viewing Parties at NBA Cafe Manila and Conduct NBA Cares

Basketball Clinic for Youth -

- Thunder Girls and Hugo the Hornet to Join Festivities -

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, May 20, 2015 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced that Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson, Utah Jazz guard Trey Burke and NBA Legend Horace Grant will visit the Philippines to celebrate the NBA Playoffs with Filipino fans.  The Oklahoma City Thunder dance team – the Thunder Girls – and Charlotte Hornets mascot Hugo the Hornet will also make appearances and interact with fans.

NBA Cafe Manila will host two NBA Playoffs viewing parties for Filipino fans, showcasing the Western Conference Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets.  Clarkson and Burke will attend viewing parties for Games 2 and 3 on May 22 and 24 (Philippines time), with Grant joining for Game 3.  Clarkson, Burke and Grant will also conduct an NBA Cares basketball clinic for 60 underprivileged local youth from Project Pearls – a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help underprivileged children lead a better life through education – and make an appearance at the NBA Store on May 23.

Fans can reserve their spot to attend the viewing parties, meet with the NBA players, and win exclusive NBA-themed prizes.Visit www.nba.com/nbacafe and follow NBA Cafe Manila on Facebook and Twitter for more information on the viewing party.  For all things NBA, visit www.nba.com and follow us on and Twitter.

Jordan Clarkson was drafted 46th overall in the 2014 NBA Draft and was named to the 2014-15 NBA All-Rookie First Team.  Clarkson ranked second among rookies in points per game (11.9), third in assists per game (3.6) and free throw percentage (.829), fourth in field goal percentage (.448), and 13th in rebounds per game (3.2).

Trey Burke was drafted ninth overall in the 2013 NBA Draft and was named to the 2013-14 NBA All-Rookie First Team.  Burke averaged 12.8 points, 4.3 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 0.9 steals per game in his sophomore season and was selected to participate in the BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge at NBA All-Star 2015 in New York City.

Horace Grant is a four-time NBA Champion (1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93 with the Chicago Bulls; 2000-01 with the Los Angeles Lakers) and a former NBA All-Star (1994).  Grant previously visited the Philippines in 2011 for NBA 3X Philippines.

NBA players and legend quotes:

Jordan Clarkson of the Los Angeles Lakers

“As a proud Fil-Am, I am really looking forward to my upcoming visit to the Philippines.  The Pinoy fans have been very supportive of me all year long, and I can’t wait to thank them in person.”

Trey Burke of the Utah Jazz

“The NBA Playoffs have been tremendous so far, and I can’t wait to watch the Conference Finals with arguably the most passionate basketball fans in the world.”

Horace Grant, NBA Legend and four-time NBA Champion “I have been eager to return to the Philippines since my first visit in 2011.  I still remember the fans’ passion and deep knowledge of basketball and the NBA.  There is no better way to celebrate the game than to share the excitement of the NBA Playoffs with these Filipino fans.”

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SECURING NBI CLEARANCE BECOMES EASIER UNDER NEW SYSTEM

Manila, Philippines -- 18 May 2015 -- Falling in line at the NBI office for almost awhole day is now a thing of the past. With the full implementation of its on-line registration, Appointment and E-payment System, securing an NBI clearance has become faster, easier and more convenient.

From a 6-step process, the new system has considerably reduced the entire process into three (3) steps: 1) On-line registration, appointment and e-Payment; 2) Photo capture & fingerprint biometrics; and 3) Clearance printing.

“The online registration, appointment and e-Payment system is the bureau’s response to provide a more efficient and convenient process of issuing NBI clearance. It is the solution to eradicate queuing at the NBI clearance centers, shorten both waiting and processing time,” said NBI Director Virgilio Mendez.

The improvements and innovations have made the experience of securing the NBI hassle-free and convenient thru the following:

First, register online at NBI Clearance website - clearance.nbi.gov.ph.  Complete the application form, secure an appointment date then pay the processing fee, which can be made through the following channels:

 Online Banking – customers with local Internet banking access from banks such as BDO, BPI, Metrobank, RCBC, Unionbank, UCPB, Chinabank, PNB, MAybank, Sterling Bank and Eastwest bank can pay online using with real-time debit to their account.

 Over The Counter (Bank) – customer can go to any participating bank (BDO, BPI, Metrobank, RCBC, Chinabank, EastWest Bank, Landbank, Maybank, PNB, Security Bank, Sterling Bank, UCPB and Unionbank) and pay over the counter.

 Over The Counter (Non-Bank) – customers can go to any outlet of Bayad Center, LBC, and Robinsons Dep’t Stores

 ATM and Debit Cards – For customers with ATM cards by BDO, BPI, Unionbank, Chinabank, Maybank, RCBC, PNB and UCPB can pay via ATM.

 Mobile Payment – G-Cash On appointment date, the applicant may proceed to any  of the seventy two (72) NBI Clearance Processing Centers located nationwide for the Photo Capture and Fingerprint Biometrics (2nd step) and Clearance Printing (3rd step).

For applicants with no Internet access, the NBI, as an initial step, has set up computer workstations at its Main clearance processing center in Manila, free of charge. In so far as the Regional and District Offices are concerned, the same will be attended to very soon.,jhl Director Mendez said “the new NBI Clearance Processing system is a step towards improving the service the NBI provides the various publics. In fact, since the full implementation of the new system early this year, there has seen significant improvements and positive feedback”.

Celebrate Summer with Kojie.san’s “The Hangover”

MANILA—You think summer is over? Think again.

One would definitely needs an all-out party to cap off this year’s summer vibe and one of the leading skin care company gives you just as you wish.

Beauty Elements Venture Inc. (BEVi), maker of top skin care brand Kojie.san, brings you "The Hangover”—the hottest and wildest summer ender party to hit Manila this year.

"Just when they think summer is already over, Kojie.san sun block brings you “The Hangover” party that will satisfy that lingering thirst to end your summer,” Kojie.san Brand Manager Rachelreilyne Soriano said.

The summer ender celebration, which is set to hit Valkyrie on May 30 at 7pm, is the last leg of Kojie.san’s summer campaign, “You’re Covered for a Wild, All-out Fun Summer 69.”

Hosted by Mc Aoh, partygoers are sure to enjoy a night of good food, fun games, and good music brought by of the country's finest local DJs—Ron Canlas, Mars Miranda and Ace Ramos.

The night’s celebration will also not be complete with Kojie.san’s announcement of its one lucky winner of the trip for four to Boracay, who participated in the barkada photo contest using the hashtag #MyKojiesanSummer69.

The summer campaign kicked off with party last March 24 and was followed by Road to Summer 69 Activation at selected gas stations situated along North Luzon and South Luzon Express Way.

“We can’t wait to hear your great summer stories and we know that in every experience, Kojie.san will always come in handy to protect you under the scorching heat of the sun,” Soriano said.

Kojie.san sunblock is a new revolutionary product that offers one of the highest and definite sun protection factor (SPF) 69 that provides full-proof shield against the harmful ultra-violet (UV) rays.

Soriano also added that Kojie.san, being every itchy feet’s companion in every outdoor activity, not only gives you the ultimate skin protection, but also leaves your skin soft and smooth as you go on the rest of your day.

And even if summer is about to bid its goodbye for now, Kojie.san guarantees that you are covered all year round.

ABOUT KOJIE.SAN

Kojiesan, a product of Beauty Elements Ventures Incorporated, is a one of the leading skin care brand in the market today, with its banner product original kojicacid soap in the country. Kojiesan is available at Watson, Mercury Drug, SM department stores, and other leading departments store and supermarkets nationwide.