Personal Collection holds Dealers’ Summit, partners with TESDA to boost Great Life opportunities for Filipinos

 

Personal Collection (PC), a proudly Filipino-owned direct-selling company, recently hosted its Manila-Vietnam Dealers’ Summit at the Conrad Hotel, gathering over 500 participants. This event underscores the company's commitment to its vision of providing a Great Life to Every Family, particularly its dealers.

The event kicked off with a short, meaningful performance, reinforcing PC’s primary CSR initiative, the #GreenLifeGreatLife Movement. Comprehensive demonstrations of newly launched products were also conducted by the Research and Development and brand team. The event concluded with an awards night, recognizing the top performers of PC’s Prestige Club.

Post-summit, 200 high-achieving dealers were rewarded with a 3-day trip to Vietnam, which offered opportunities to explore local destinations, experience diverse cuisines, and engage in valuable networking.

Through these efforts, PC empowers its dealers with deeper industry knowledge and a better understanding of company values, fostering a collaborative environment for exchanging best practices and forming strategic, meaningful connections.

"Dealers are the heart of Personal Collection—they are our driving force behind everything we do. That's why we focus on people development to ensure they have the skills and support they need to succeed. For years, we've rewarded thousands of our hardworking dealers to global destinations every year, giving them the opportunity to experience the GREAT LIFE," said Assistant Vice President for Commercial Operations, Heidee Medina.

(left to right) from left: Vincent Aljon Cifra, Executive Director, Information Communication and Technology Office; Maria Teresa Fabugais, Personal Collection Direct Selling Inc. (PCDSI) Sr. Business Development Manager; Jerome Tuguin, PCDSI President and CEO; Suharto T. Mangudadatu, Ph.D., TESDA Secretary; Ruby Jaucian, PCDSI Human Resources Sr. Vice President; Dennis Barbatchano, PCDSI Center of Excellence Vice President; Vidal D. Villanueva III, Deputy Director General, Partnerships and Special Concerns; and Floramel Joy Songsong, Executive Director, Partnerships and Linkages Office  

TESDA Partnership

In alignment with its commitment to a Great Life, PC has recently established a pioneering strategic partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). As the first direct-selling company to collaborate with TESDA, this partnership is set to elevate professionalism within the dealership industry.

Through upcoming TESDA-facilitated courses, PC aims to empower dealers with advanced skills and create new opportunities for Filipinos to explore direct selling as a viable income option.

“Breaking new ground in empowerment, through our partnership with TESDA. A first for the direct selling industry. Soon, we will be providing more employment and entrepreneurial opportunities for our fellow Filipinos,” emphasized President and CEO Jerome Tuguin.

With over 650 branches nationwide, Personal Collection is committed to transforming the lives of millions of Filipinos by offering a meaningful and empowering alternative source of income.

To learn more about Personal Collection Direct Selling Inc., visit their:

LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/personalcollection-direct-selling-inc/ Website: https://www.personalcollection.com.ph.

 

Canon's back-to-school promo, college campus tour for PIXMA MegaTank printers

It's back to school season once again!

Canon Marketing Philippines launched an exciting promo for students for the back-to-school season during its Ready, Set, Print media event.

The event also featured the latest Canon’s PIXMA G series printer lineup and a talk on creative printing by Tippy Go of The Googly Gooeys.

“This is a great opportunity to spotlight how the PIXMA G series fits into the needs and lifestyles of our customers – highlighting its wide array of capabilities and performance. “For Ready, Set, Print in particular, we also want to offer a value-for-money promotion that rewards student as well as their guardians for their loyalty to the Canon PIXMA brand,” shared Jian Liu, Canon Marketing Philippines director of Consumer Information and Imaging.

Until September 30, 2024, students of any level from any public or private school or their guardian can receive 1,000 Canon Delightful points through the Canon PH Delightful app for every purchase of a Canon PIXMA G, GM, and GX printer in authorized Canon dealers, in-store or online.

The points can be redeemed to purchase from over 450 Giftaway partner merchants on the Canon Delightful App. One Canon Delightful point is equivalent to Php1.00.

To avail of this promo, the purchase must be registered via the Canon PH Delightful App. The student or their guardian must also upload a school ID or proof of enrollment for the current school year when they register the purchase to their account.

Canon also announced the launch of their Canon Campus Tour series, beginning August 29–30, at Adamson University. Other universities are included in the tour from September to early October. 

Additionally, Canon PIXMA products will be exhibited for customers to touch and try at Canon booths at the Gensan Toy Exhibit at SM City General Santos in collaboration with  Starbright Office Depot, Inc. (General Santos City) and Abenson Appliance Fest Caravan 2024 at Ayala Malls Cloverleaf on September 2-8, 2024.

To learn more about Canon PIXMA printers, follow Canon Marketing Philippines on Facebook and Instagram, and visit the Canon Marketing Philippines website. 

Orange Magazine at 14: Bringing fresh, engaging stories

Another milestone for Orange Magazine, a trailblazing online publication that seamlessly blends the best of traditional media, as it recently celebrated its successful 14th anniversary at the Rooftop of Joy Nostalg Hotel & Suits Manila, with good people, good food, and many exciting prizes.

Celebrating the momentous milestone were 24 bloggers and influencers. The night became possible through the support of 95 sponsors.

Orange Magazine is the brainchild of Jessie Bunyi Villanueva, fondly known as Jeman, an avid magazine collector who previously worked as a tabloid correspondent and as an Events, Media, and Promotions Coordinator for a couple of musicians and for an international print magazine publication. The publication chose Orange as its name since it boasts content that is always fresh, relevant, and authentic. Orange is also the color of dawn, which means a new day, a fresh start. It has been consistently on the Top 100 Best Philippine Blogs and Websites list. In a heartfelt speech, Jeman expressed his gratitude to the guests and partners who have been instrumental in the magazine's success. To show his thanks for the continued support and friendship from friends from the media industry, he gave away 200 raffle prizes and giveaways worth P250,000. Yet Orange Magazine’s 14th anniversary was more than a night of thanksgiving. Jeman also took the opportunity to promote Filipino artists and creatives. There was a press conference held for Stories of the Road, which creates documentaries that tell relevant stories and aims to help Filipinos and travelers alike appreciate the rich cultural tapestry of the Philippines.

Meanwhile, the anniversary celebration likewise promoted Orange Magazine’s co-produced concert, By Your Request: Your Playlist Live On Stage, starring OPM artists DK Tijam, Dessa, and Troy Laureta, to be held at the Music Museum on August 16, 2024.

With its unwavering dedication to bringing fresh and engaging stories everytime, Orange Magazine is undoubtedly poised for even greater heights in the years to come.

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PepsiCo launches first ready-to-drink alcoholic beverage in PH

 

Looking for a different kind of drink?

PepsiCo is launching its first alcoholic beverage, HARD MOUNTAIN DEW, in the Philippines today.

 

Launched in the United States in 2022, HARD MOUNTAIN DEW is a ready-to-drink alcoholic beverage that contains zero caffeine, no added sugar, 5% alcohol by volume (ABV), and 100 calories per serving.

 

“We’re excited to bring in HARD MOUNTAIN DEW to give our Filipino consumers a new take on Mountain Dew, our number one soda brand in the Philippines*. As our first ready-to-drink alcoholic beverage, HARD MOUNTAIN DEW’s bold flavors bring fun back into the lives of busy adults who want a responsible way to go from work to play,” said Nitin Bhandari, Sr. Director and General Manager, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore.

 

According to Bhandari, by offering an innovative take on Mountain Dew, PepsiCo is taking a step toward the company's larger vision for ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages.

 

“PepsiCo has a rich history of pushing boundaries and delivering innovative new products that responsibly meet the evolving needs of drinkers, both globally and nationwide. We see the ready-to-drink category as a great area of opportunity, as it has grown by 10% and is expected to accelerate over the next few years,” he added.

 

As the company expands into the RTD alcoholic beverage space, Bhandari affirmed the company’s commitment to adhering to responsible marketing on all its alcoholic products.

 

“Our alcoholic beverages are thoughtfully crafted for adults of legal drinking age who enjoy responsible consumption. In compliance with local regulations, our packaging prominently displays the word "HARD" with an enhanced visual design and a clear 5% ABV identified on the can. This effectively differentiates our alcoholic products while meeting consumer expectations and regulatory requirements,” he said.

 

Available starting August 15, 2024, in 330ml single-serve cans and 4-pack bundles, HARD MOUNTAIN DEW is available at major supermarkets, convenience stores, pubs, and bars in key select cities in two bold flavors Original and Beach Blast.

 

For additional HARD MOUNTAIN DEW information, visit and follow @HardMountainDewPH on Facebook, Youtube, X (Twitter), Tiktok, and Instagram.

 

 

 

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About PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $91 billion in net revenue in 2023, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

 

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com, and follow on X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @PepsiCo.