Monday, June 3, 2024

Fifty Years of Elevating Beauty and Cosmetics Industry Growth

The Chamber of Cosmetics Industry of the Philippines (CCIP) commemorated its Golden Anniversary with a grand celebration held at the OKADA Golden Ballroom.

The momentous event gathered past CCIP presidents and esteemed members, including industry stalwarts: Silliman Sy of Ever Bilena Cosmetics, Inc., Cecilio Pedro of Lamoiyan Corporation, and Willie Evangelista of Personal Collection.

The celebration was further graced by the presence of Atty. Rowel Barba, director general of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines, and Dr. Samuel Zacate, director general of the Food and Drug Administration of the Philippines.

Dr. Zacate, in his address to CCIP members, emphasized his vision for the Philippines to become a leading competitor and a prime destination for beauty products in the region.

CCIP president Christine Michelle Reyes echoed this goal during her speech, unveiling the Chamber's new tagline for the year: "Elevating Beauty, Accelerating Growth." Reyes reiterated the CCIP's unwavering commitment to championing the local cosmetics industry, serving its members, and acting as the industry's voice in government affairs.

The 50th Anniversary celebration marks a significant milestone for the CCIP, recognizing its long-standing dedication to fostering the growth and development of the Philippine cosmetics industry.

As the Chamber looks towards the future, it remains steadfast in its mission to elevate Filipino beauty products and propel the country's position in the global beauty market.

Red Bull Dance Your Style, the Global Street Dance Competition, is Back!

MANILA, Philippines — Red Bull Dance Your Style, the  global 1-on-1 street dance competition renowned for its emphasis on freestyle and improvisational skills among dancers, is returning to the Philippines for its third consecutive year.

Following its highly successful previous editions, Red Bull Dance Your Style is back to ignite the streets of the Philippines with even more explosive battles, spotlighting the incredible talents of the country’s top dancers. Each round of the competition will challenge dancers to show off their talent and creativity as they battle it out to a random selection of songs, ranging from iconic classics to contemporary dance hits.

What sets this electrifying dance competition apart is its unique battle format, where the audience holds the power to crown the victor. This distinct setup fuels the atmosphere, empowering dancers to unleash their full potential and captivate the audience with every move.

Red Bull Dance Your Style Year 3: Spreading the Beat Across the Nation
Red Bull Dance Your Style’s much-awaited comeback is taking the battle beyond the streets of Manila to every corner of the archipelago. The competition is open to Philippine residents, aged 18 years and above, who exhibit exceptional skill, dedication, and passion for street dancing. The quest to find the next wave of top Philippine dance talents will reach four major cities: Baguio, Manila, Davao, and Cebu, culminating in the qualifiers in Davao (June 29), Cebu (July 13), and Manila (July 27). 

“We are so excited to have the third edition of Red Bull Dance Your Style in the Philippines,” said Philippine All-Stars legend Lema Diaz, who is returning as this year’s dance consultant. “It’s definitely gonna be bigger and better this year!” 

Diaz shared that Red Bull Dance Your Style has expanded its search for the top Filipino dance talents for its third year in the Philippines. “This year, we have included North Luzon (Baguio) and Mindanao (Davao) in the mix for our search for the dancer who has charisma, skills, and passion,” explained Diaz. “Expect a tougher competition this year.” 

She added, “Since its first edition, Red Bull Dance Your Style has brought the dance community closer and we have grown a lot stronger. It has been an avenue to come together and collaborate, learn from each other, and inspire one another. Every year is a chance for us to keep that momentum and witness greatness from our local dance community.”

Diaz offered her expert advice to this year’s aspiring dancers saying, “It’s important to show your dance, be you. Be confident and embrace your strength. Be prepared to perform for the crowd, they will be rooting for you. Don’t forget to have a lot of fun!”

The winners of each qualifier will advance to the National Finals, happening on September7. The winning finalist will proudly represent the Philippines in the upcoming Red Bull Dance Your Style World Finals in India, scheduled for November 9, 2024.

Follow the Red Bull Dance Your Style journey and stay tuned for more details about the upcoming auditions. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of Red Bull Dance Your Style Philippines. See you on the streets!

For more information and updates regarding this year’s season of Red Bull Dance Your Style, visit the official Red Bull website and the following social media pages (Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Tiktok )

Golden Visa Centrale to Launch Exciting New European Residency Opportunity for Filipinos: the Portugal Golden Visa Program

MANILA, Philippines, 30 May 2024 – Golden Visa Centrale (GVC), a leading international property marketing consultancy specializing in residency-by-investment, invites Filipinos to join their roadshow on June 4-6 as they launch the newest opportunity for Filipinos to make their European residency dreams come true through the Portugal Golden Visa program.

“The Portugal Golden Visa program offers many benefits. Among them include the right to live, work, and study in one of the most captivating European countries as well as visa-free travel to the rest of the EU,” said Ms. Luis. “We’re also thrilled to announce our newest promotion — once you invest €500K into the program, you can receive up to €200K of incentives for booking early, essentially making it a €300K investment.”

Vicky Luis, Co-founder and President of Golden Visa Centrale, together with Arish Capital Partners and Pinto Ribeiro Advogados, will guide you through securing residency or citizenship in Portugal with a €500K investment. 

The Portugal Golden Visa program offers benefits like the ability to live, work, and study in the country, apply for citizenship after five years (with a minimum stay of 7 days per year), reunite up to three generations of family members (including same-sex couples) with access to healthcare, and visa-free travel within Schengen countries.

Portugal and the rest of Europe await! Join Golden Visa Centrale, Arish Capital Partners, and Pinto Ribeiro Advogados on these dates:

June 4, 2024, Tuesday | 6:30 PM | Manila House, Rizal Room
June 5, 2024, Wednesday | 11:00 AM | Last Chukker, Manila Polo Club
June 6, 2024, Thursday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Shangri-La Horizon Club

Those interested in attending may register at https://bit.ly/GVCJuneEvents. For questions and more information, please contact Vicky Luis at vickyluis@goldenvisacentral.com or +63 917 856 1237.