TESDA, Private Sector to Continue Empowering Filipinos amid Pandemic

Taguig City — The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the private sector vowed to continue the reskilling and upskilling of Filipinos amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.

TESDA, last March 26, forged Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Pilmico Foods Corporation (PILMICO), and Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI) to provide skills training to Filipinos.

TESDA Secretary Secretary Isidro Lapeña and PILMICO President and CEO Tristan Roberto Aboitiz signed a MOA which aims to establish partnership between the two partiesto conduct series of live webinars related to baking and cooking programs.

TESDA likewise partnered with Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI) through a MOA signed by Lapeña and PSFI Executive Director Sebastian Quiniones, Jr. The partnership aims to improve human capital through industry-based learning and skills development.

Meanwhile, Lapeña also led the virtual signing of the Right of Usufruct with the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA). The arrangement allows TESDA to use LLDA’s 2-hectare lot on which TESDA-LLDA Provincial Training Center (PTC) now stands.

It will also be the site of the TESDA Region 4-A Office which will provide training and livelihood opportunities for the fisherfolk and other stakeholders in the region.

In his speech, Lapeña assured that TESDA is doing its best to adjust its programs and services to adapt to the challenges brought by Covid-19 pandemic.

He likewise expressed his gratitude to PILMICO, PSFI, and LLDA saying that these partnerships are align with TESDA’s guiding principle, “TESDA, Abot Lahat.”

“Through proactive participation of several industries, socio-civic organizations and other government sectors, we stronglybelieve that we will be able to hurdle these obstacles,” he said.

Deputy Director General for TESD Operations Lina Sarmiento and Deputy Director General for Partnerships and Linkages AnicetoBertiz III witnessed the signing.

Since the onset of the pandemic, TESDA has been active in providing training for Filipinos especially Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who were affected by the pandemic.

TESDA has launched several initiatives such as developing and offering a contacttracing training program, enhanced TESDAOnline Program (TOP),and establishment of OFW desks in every TESDA Provincial and Regional Office among others.

Another Blowout treat for Mang Inasal Chicken and Palabok fans

As a special Blowout treat this summer, Mang Inasal is giving two free solo servings of Palabok for every order of Mang Inasal Chicken Inasal Large Family Size.

The must-catch Summer Edition of Mang Inasal’s Takeout and Delivery Blowout runs from April 9 to 23, 2021.

The Summer Blowout allows families to enjoy scrumptious Mang Inasal Palabok—be it for lunch, merienda, or dinner — together with their fave Chicken Inasal!

Customers enjoy Mang Inasal Palabok’s delectable sauces and scrumptious pork chunks, sautéed with the right amount of spices, topped with smokey tinapa bits, crunchy chicharon, slices of hard-boiled egg, and chopped spring onions.

Give in to your food cravings! Order Mang Inasal Chicken Inasal Large Family Size – alongside your other all-time Mang Inasal favorites – via GrabFood, foodpanda, Mang Inasal Delivery Service or through Mang Inasal’s Facebook Messenger.

For a complete listing of the branches that offer takeout and delivery services, visit https://stores.jfc.com.ph/manginasal.html. Interested parties can likewise join the Mang Inasal Viber Community group to keep track of the latest promos and product offers nationwide.

“MMA’s League Is Back” as Professional Fighters League Launches 2021 Season Campaign

NEW YORK (April 1, 2021): The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league, today launched the 2021 season kickoff campaign “MMA’s League is Back,” narrated by pro football Hall of Famer and Athlete Advisory Board member, Ray Lewis.

Ahead of the season debut on April 23, PFL Studios created the 60-second spot to rally the 550 million MMA fans around the world as they await the return of the first and only the league to present the sport in a true season format. The promo is part of a larger campaign, “More Than A Fight,” which will be unveiled throughout the season.

The campaign embodies the ethos of PFL and its unique format, as the league’s world-class athletes journey through the regular season and playoffs, each aiming to earn a shot in the championship bout. Every time a fighter steps inside the PFL cage, it’s “More Than A Fight,” as it represents an opportunity for glory, a world championship, and the $1 million prize. The campaign is being distributed across digital, social, and linear platforms, with each video containing the voice of Lewis, who’s intensity and determination resonates throughout the creative.

“PFL’s season format is a game-changer in MMA,” said Lewis. “Every fight means something, and it accelerates the level of intense competition. April 23 – it’s on!”

Last week, Lewis was appointed to the newly formed PFL Athlete Advisory Board, which will be responsible for advancing the sport of MMA globally, identifying and recruiting new talent as well as further evolving the PFL’s fighter-first culture and mission. MMA legend and PFL broadcast team member Randy Couture joins him on the board, with their combined experience and unmatched expertise accelerating the league forward.

“The “MMA’s League Is Back” creative embodies the PFL brand, previewing the star-studded roster and what fans around the globe can expect this year,” said PFL CEO, Peter Murray. “This will undoubtedly be our biggest season yet, as we have elite fighters from more than 25 countries around the world, the best broadcast team in the sport, and a primetime platform when we return to action April 23 on ESPN.”

The creative for the campaign was developed by PFL Studios, led by Chief Digital Officer, Dan Ghosh-Roy, conceptualized by Global Marketing Manager, Goldyn Belgarde, and designed by Art Director, Juliana Barcia. The promo was produced by the agency, Mr. Wonderful.

The upcoming season of the PFL is shaping up to be the league’s most exciting yet, with some of the biggest names in MMA set to make their highly anticipated debuts. Former world champions such as Fabricio Werdum, Anthony Pettis and Claressa Shields will all step into the PFL cage for the first time this season, in addition to returning champions Kayla Harrison, Lance Palmer and Natan Schulte looking to defend their crowns.

In addition to the league’s world-class roster of fighters, the PFL is also set to introduce even more innovations to the sport of MMA via the SmartCage, which gives fans access to real-time statistics known as Cagenomics.

With the addition of world-class talent – from elite fighters to established business executives – and partnering with industry-leading brands such as Anheuser-Busch InBev, GEICO, CarParts.com and Socios, the PFL continues to accelerate its global expansion. Sports fans across more than 160 countries around world will be able to tune in to the league’s highly anticipated return on April 23 in Atlantic City, NJ.


ABOUT THE PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE

Professional Fighters League (PFL) is the first and only to present MMA in the sports-season format where individual fighters compete in Regular Season, Playoffs, and Championship. PFL is the innovation leader with the PFL SmartCage delivering viewers on-screen fight analytics and real-time prop bets. PFL Roster is second to none with 25% of its fighters ranked in the top 25 in their weight-class. All PFL 2021 Season events are live primetime on ESPN2/ESPN+ in the U.S. and available on leading broadcast and streaming outlets in 160 countries worldwide.