Thursday, August 10, 2017

PMAP Project sHaRe: Strengthening Human Resource Management



Do you have issues in managing your employees? Are you looking for effective ways to develop your workforce? Get some sound advice from experts and leaders in the field of human resource management (HRM)?

The People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) will be holding an innovative learning event entitled Project sHaRe: Strengthening Human Resource Management on August 24, 2017 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Meralco Multi-Purpose Hall, Ortigas, Pasig City.

This momentous event will feature industry experts and distinguished practitioners who will share their knowledge and ideas that will help organizations in resolving workplace issues and challenges while sharing best practices and learning with fellow people managers.

New trends and relevant information on recruitment, learning and development, compensation and management, organization development and labor relations will be discussed by the notable resource persons:

  • Mr. Bobby T. Marquez, Jr. (Former VP for HR of HSBC, Alcatel and Sterling Tobacco)
  • Mr. Gerry A. Plana, FPM (Chief Executive, Investors in People Philippines)
  • Mr. Patricio A. Picazo (HR Executive with more than 20 years of practice and multi-industrial exposure)
  • Atty. Ranulfo P. Payos, DPM (1989-90 PMAP President)
  • Mr. Jesse Francis N. Rebustillo (Immediate PMAP Past President)
  • Mr. Rene M. Gener, DPM (PMAP Executive Director)

PMAP, the premier organization of people managers and HR practitioners in the country, is  inviting SMEs, HR practitioners, people managers, students, members of the academe and business professionals in this summit. Investment fee is P1,500 inclusive of am and pm snacks, lunch and certificate of attendance. 

For registration and sponsorship pcakages, please feel free to get in touch with Mr. Mark Maghirang (mark.maghirang@pmap.org.ph) through tel. no. 726-1532 locals 303, 304 or 323.


*This is Press Release


Sunday, August 6, 2017

The Fiercest Ninja Warriors Are Back in the Hit Competition Series “Team Ninja Warrior” on AXN!


The competition gets tougher in the world’s most intense obstacle course in the epic reality show Team Ninja Warrior, as it returns for a second season this August on AXN.
The upcoming season once again features some of the biggest names from the American Ninja Warrior franchise as they battle it out in the dual running course with even more challenging obstacles, incorporating speed, human agility, skill, and a whole new strategy of racing.
Competitors form the toughest 28 teams yet, each with two males and one female, race side-by-side against each other on the world’s most challenging and physically demanding obstacle course to earn the ultimate ninja bragging rights and to be crowned Team Ninja Warrior champions.
Comedian Matt Iseman and former NFL player Akbar Gbajabiamila return as hosts for Season 2, with sportscaster Alex Curry as the sideline reporter.

Team Ninja Warrior Season 2 premieres August 7, every Monday at 8:50pm. First & Exclusive on AXN.


AXN is available on SKYCable Channel 49, Destiny Cable Channel 61, Cignal Channel 121, Dream Satellite TV Channel 20, G Sat Channel 51, and Cablelink Channel 38. AXN HD is available on SKYCable Channel 247.

About AXN
AXN is Asia’s leading general entertainment channel featuring exclusive top-rated drama series, blockbuster features, reality programs and ground-breaking original productions. The channel appeals to a discerning audience seeking content that is smart, intriguing and unexpected, all delivered close to U.S telecasts. From The Blacklist and Quantico, to MacGyver and The Amazing Race Asia, AXN is defined not by a genre, but by an attitude that truly redefines action.

Launched first in Asia in 1997, AXN is a global channel brand with a presence in Latin America, Africa and Europe. In Asia, the channel is enjoyed in 126 million households across 19 territories and is available in both SD and HD.

AXN Asia is wholly owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment and managed by Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia, which also operates leading channels including Animax, Sony Channel, ONE and GEM.

*This is Press Release

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Mark Your Calendars! ASUS Philippines Finally Confirms Arrival of the All-New Zenfone 4 Series



With all the worldwide fanfare from both media and consumers alike swirling since the start of year, anticipation for the latest generation of Zenfone models reached fever pitch once again, what with ASUS Philippines’ confirmation on the arrival of the Zenfone 4 series – which will make a its long-awaited full force landing into the Philippine market very soon.
With the commitment to champion mobile photography in mind, the Zenfone brand once again ups the ante with the introduction of the Zenfone 4 series – with all models in this line-up primed to usher a whole new era of unprecedented mobile photography technology.
Leading the charge for the Zenfone 4 series is its flagship model, the Zenfone 4, which is packed with the best imaging quality and top-of-the-line components, marking it as the penultimate smartphone for photography.
Fans of the brand’s most in-demand model are also in for a big treat as the latest iteration of the industry’s widely-regarded smartphone “battery king”, the Zenfone 4 Max, now packs an additional punch with its one-two combo of incredible dual rear cameras and  long-lasting 5,000mAh battery life.
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Amidst all the excitement in the coming of the Zenfone 4 series, ZenTalk, ASUS’ official community for ZenFone users all over the world, is once again holding their annual ASUS mobile photography contest, the “Zen in your EYEs – 2017 ASUS Photography Awards”. Following ZenTalk’s tradition of promoting mobile photography to its members, this year’s photography awards are sure to be bigger than ever.
In this year’s competition, ASUS smartphone and tablet users are invited to maximize their mobile photography skills in order to compete for a chance to win the next generation of ASUS ZenFones in the local championship. Further, interested participants are given the chance to cooperate with each other to beat other teams on “Photogether”, where up to fifteen (15) ZenFone Live phones are up for grabs.
In addition, the Philippines’ top 500 photo entries will be qualified to compete in the Global Championship, where they will get a chance to win up to US$2,000 in cash! Pinoy photographer and Zenfone 3 Zoom Ambassador, Dail Deri is one of the judges for the Global Championship.
“2017 is truly an exciting year for the ASUS Zenfone brand! With the advent of the  Zenfone 4 series, users will now have a more maximized mobile photography experience, allowing them to take the best photos possible, no matter what subject, at any distance, in any light”, shares ASUS Philippines Country Manager George Su.
“ZenFans and mobile photography enthusiasts should start counting the days for our big launch, and we’re excited to reveal even more surprises, so stay tuned!”, closes Su.









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For more information on the Zenfone 4 series, tune in to ASUS Philippines’ Official Facebook Page and ASUS ZenTalk Forum.
About ASUS
ASUS is a worldwide top-three consumer notebook vendor and maker of the world’s best-selling, most award-winning motherboards. A leading enterprise in the new digital era, ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today’s digital home and office, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, displays, desktop and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, servers, multimedia devices, wireless solutions, networking devices, tablets, smartphones and wearables. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 4,368 awards in 2015 and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with its Eee PC™. ASUS has more than 17,000 employees around the globe with a world-class R&D team of over 5,500 engineers. Company revenue for 2015 was approximately US$14 billion.