Jack Daniel's and Coca-Cola debuts in the Philippines

Manila, April 28, 2023 - Jack Daniel's and Coca Cola are Launching Jack Daniel's and Coca - Cola alcoholic ready to mix in the Philippines.

Made with Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey and Coca-Cola, Jack Daniel's and Coca-Cola premium cocktail is inspired by one of the most popular bar cocktails around the world.

Last year, Jack Daniel's and Coca-Cola announced that they would be teaming up to provide adults in markets around  the world with this new drink option to enjoy.  The Jack Daniel's and Coca-Cola pre-mixed cocktail is inspired by one of the  worl's most popular branded "bar calls" a cocktail ordered with specific brand names in a convenient, readycto drink formal. The premium cocktail from these two iconic brands is now hitting shelves nationwide in the Philippines.

"We are excited that Jack Daniel's and Coca-Cola ready to drink cocktail is expanding to new markets, including the Philuppines, allowing more fans of the classic cocktail to enjoy the taste that set the standard for bar calls around the world," said Sally Goh, General Manager, Emerging Asia, Brown-Forman. It's incredibly special to share the product of this joint effort with Filipinos."

"While Jack Daniel's and Coca-Cola have long been mixed at home and in bars around the world, today we're officially introducing to the Philippines a premium drink that unites two iconic brands in a ready to drink cocktail blend with so many perks, including its can, " said Cesar Gangoso, Frontline Marketing Director, Coca-Cola ASEAN and South Pacific East Region. " Jack Daniel's and Coca-Cola aRTD is truly the beginning of something big. "

The packaging boldly integrates iconic qualities of both brands - the red Coca-Cola  logo written in its classic Spencerian script coupled with the bold, black Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 design - emphasizing that the Jack Daniel's and Coca-Cola aRTD is born ready to be the best because of its quality ingredients.

The can and packaging, which feature two of the world's most recognizable and valuable trademarks in "Coca-Cola" and "Jack Daniel's", will include clear responsibility symbols stating that the beverage is to be enjoyed responsibly and only by consumers of legal drinking age. All marketing of the Jack Daniel's and Coca-Cola aRTD product will adhere to alcohol responsible marketing policies and practices held by Brown-Forman and The Coca-Cola Company.

Jack Daniel's and Coca-Cola, available in 320 mL slim cans with an alcohol level of 7%, is now hitting shelves nationwide in the Philippines. The premium cocktail drink may also be ordered online so in via Boozy.Ph, CokeBeverages.Ph, Shopee, and Lazada as long as you are 18 years old and above.

Jack Daniel's was established in 1866 in Lynchburg, Tennessee. The Coca-Cola brand was established in 1866 in Atlanta.

To known more, follow the Jack Daniel's and Coca-Cola official Facebook page or visit http://www.coca-cola.com.ph.

April 29, 2023

Sika Philippines builds a future with Everyday Heroes campaign for 2023

Sika Philippines builds a future with Everyday Heroes campaign for 2023

Sika Philippines, Inc. launches its latest campaign Everyday Heroes for 2023, refocusing the approach on recovery from pandemic by enhancing its innovation drive for sustainability, sharing a hopeful vision and honoring everyday heroes – the inspiring figures committed to excellence, with unmatched reliability and courage for innovation, just like what the Silka brand stands for.

Sika seeks to stand as the everyday hero, a reliable and flexible brand to look ahead and embrace the future with. Armed with ethical and effective plan of actions, the company maintains its commitment to excellence by contributing to the development of every significant sector of the society and cultivating a more sustainable environment to every enterprise, communities and families.

The new campaign stretches a year-long span of activations and events to provide opportunities for empowerment and recognition to everyday heroes. In line with its dedication to uplift and improve the technical expertise of builders, Sika launches an online series of knowledge session scheduled every month for the specifiers, applicators and relevant professionals.  The webinars cover a range of specific topics on Basement Waterproofing, Façade Solutions, Passive Fire Protection, Building Solutions, Data Center Technology, Water Treatment, Industrial Solutions and Refurbishment and Retrofitting. Adding to the webinars are Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Trainings which is a set of collaborative technical forum in partnership with various design and build associations and agencies providing focused discussions and demos for the consultants, applicators and technical specialists.

Sika redefines its brand progressively with collaboration with the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines and partnerships with other industry partners worldwide. To directly cater the local market, Sika’s products and solutions will be showcased on industry exhibitions, trade shows and other on-ground events including UAP Conex in April and PICE NatCon in November. Sika also continues to sustain a beneficial relationship with its customers through the Sika Applicator Partners Club (APC) that comes with exclusive perks, training access and double earnings.

Also lined up for this year are competitions including National Tiler Competition, the first-ever nationwide technical contest dedicated to recognize the expertise of tilers, and Finding ‘Everyday Heroes’, a nationwide search for the ultimate ‘Everyday Heroes’ in the areas of design, engineering and construction, extending to other Sika industry markets such as automotive, transportation, marine, energy and manufacturing. A creative call ‘Everyday Heroes’ Music and Video Contest will also be launched for professionals, firms, associations, and independent agencies to create and produce a modern song and visual material in line with thematic campaign.

Special events are scheduled at the last quarter of the year. The first-ever exclusive Sika World Expo will highlight Sika innovation and quality products and solutions, and exhibit a series of activations to build awareness and bring the brand close to its end-users. Coinciding with the upcoming expo, announcements regarding the application and masonry competition and music and video contest shall be anticipated on the first quarters of 2023.

The new campaign stresses Sika’s role as a consistent leader in the construction and industrial specialty chemicals industry in the country. “We pride ourselves as a company that provide our core markets with strategic and effective route for innovative construction solutions to the Philippine market. We look forward to growing the brand through elevated awareness and build long-lasting and mutually beneficial relationships,” said Christophe Lejeune, General Manager, Sika Philippines Inc.

April 5, 2023

 

Realme 10 Pro 5G Coca-Cola Limited Edition launched in Philippines

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March 18, 2023

Dr. Nielsen Donato and His True Heart for Animals

Dr. Nielsen Donato and His True Heart for Animals

“What makes you wake up early in the morning?” asks veterinarian Dr. Nielsen Donato while strolling through his animal sanctuary. “It’s not work. It’s something that you’re excited about.”

When people think of veterinarians, they usually think of them tending to household pets, like cats and dogs. But Doc Nielsen isn’t a regular vet. He’s the managing partner and chief surgeon at Vets In Practice (VIP), which caters to not-your-usual pets, and he also has a background in Avian and Exotic Medicine.

But what makes him so special is his unbridled care for virtually any kind of animal, be it crawling, flying, galloping, or slithering.

Doc Nielsen’s passion started when he was around three years old. One of his favorite childhood memories was being excited about going to church just so he could see the yellow chicks and ducklings being sold by vendors outside.

Today, Doc Nielsen helps run the Laguna Wildlife Park & Rescue Center, which sits within his family’s property in Pansol. This non-profit organization houses around 100 species of farm animals and wildlife, including domestic and neglected pets, as well as exotic animals that were rescued from illegal sellers and dangerous living conditions. The wildlife park has everything from chickens and goats to monkeys and a serval cat, which he tends to with the help of his staff. It’s also backed by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), which assists in acquiring and transporting animals to the park.

The veterinarian calls the park his “happy place,” which he visits as early as 5 am to see all of the animals and listen to the different sounds that envelope the whole park. “When I’m walking here in the morning or afternoon, it relaxes me. Nalilimutan ko yung mga stress, that’s why I call it my ‘haven,’” says Doc Nielsen.

Compassion project

“We support the animals with our own resources,” Doc Nielsen says as he shows the many enclosures in the park that the animals call home. He also provides them with nutritious food and medicine to keep them healthy while they’re living in the park.

He doesn’t do this alone. Apart from the staff he works with, Doc Nielsen’s family also helps. His kids, Cedric and Nina, are studying veterinary medicine, so they’re well on their way to following in their dad’s footsteps.

Giving animals a second chance

While giving a tour of the park, Doc Nielsen stops to feed and pet the animals he passes by. One of them is a bearcat (binturong), a nocturnal mammal with cat-like features that’s endemic to Palawan. Doc Nielsen explains that the bearcats were transported to the park with the help of DENR, and they are raised until they’re ready to be released back into the wild.

“I promised that if I ever breed any endemic wildlife animal in the park, my goal is to help repopulate their species and bring them back to their natural habitat,” he says. He also takes time to assess animals who might need medical attention and treat them right away to prevent infections.

It’s not always easy for Doc Nielsen to let go of animals, especially those that have been used to being around humans. Many of the monkeys, for example, lived in crowded areas and were treated as pets in their past lives. Releasing them back into the wild would be a safety risk for them because a troop of wild monkeys might hurt them.

This is why he and his staff ensure that animals like these get the care they need so they can live a long and healthy life. The wildlife sanctuary is their safe haven until they are ready to be released in a protected space.

Whether it’s at his clinic in the city or the wildlife park in Laguna, Doc Nielsen is always ready to offer his expertise and care to all types of species, no matter how scary they may seem.

“I always dreamed of being someone like [British veterinary surgeon] James Harriot. I’ve always wanted to treat dogs and cats, and farm animals as big as horses, goats, and sheep,” he said. “There weren’t exotic animals to treat yet [when I was just starting out.] Now, I’m lucky because I get to treat more exotic animals, as well as farm animals, in my clinic and the park.”

Doc Nielsen demonstrates how to bathe a Bayawak, with his resident monitor lizard, Bruce.

On full display: Drake the Peacock struts around his pen.

Zuma the Albino Burmese python and Doc Nielsen pose for the camera.

Best Friends Forever: Doc Nielsen and Kulit.

Feeding time: Violet, a rescued tortoise, snacks on papaya.

Dr. Nielsen Donato in his wildlife sanctuary in Laguna: “I’m lucky because I get to treat more exotic animals, as well as farm animals, in my clinic and the park.”

Jollibee Group, Manila LGU partner anew to offer jobs for senior citizens, PWDs

Jollibee Group, Manila LGU partner anew to offer jobs for senior citizens, PWDs

Fostering Inclusivity and Diversity at Work. Jollibee Group and Manila LGU officials convened anew for the signing of a new memorandum of agreement that will create employment opportunities for senior citizens and persons with disabilities in Jollibee-owned stores across Manila City.

MANILA, Philippines. The Jollibee Group recently announced the resumption of its inclusive employment program to hire senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWD) in Manila after renewing its partnership with the city government of Manila.

The partnership is consistent with Jollibee Group’s commitment to provide equal employment opportunities to different sectors, while promoting and practicing inclusivity and diversity in the workplace.

Jollibee Group will hire 28 senior citizens and 17 PWDs as customer relations staff across the Manila branches of Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, and Burger King through the city’s Public Employment Service Office (PESO). Manila PESO will screen and determine qualified candidates before endorsing them to the company. Applicants must also secure a medical clearance from the Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center, the accredited hospital for this program.

“We started this program in 2019 with the Manila LGU. Working on this program in the past few years have allowed us to see how our elderly and differently abled individuals have appreciated the opportunity find gainful employment. The Jollibee Group continues to support this initiative of the Manila LGU, and we have been very fortunate to have a partner that shares the same desire and passion as the company in looking after the interest of our elderly and PWDs,” said Ruth Angeles, Jollibee Group Vice President and Head for Human Resources-Philippines and Global Organization, Leadership & Culture.

“We look forward to forging more partnerships with other LGUs so we can improve more lives and find reliable staff who can join us in our mission to share the joy of eating with everyone,” Angeles added.

The signing of the new memorandum of agreement held last January 31 was attended by Manila City Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan, Vice Mayor Yul Servo Nieto, and Secretary to the Mayor Atty. Marlon Lacson, as well as officials from Jollibee Group represented by Public Affairs AVP Atty. Raul Academia and Philippine Region Human Resources Director Anna Prado.

Interested applicants can get more information on this employment program from the Manila Department of Social Welfare and the Office of Senior Citizen’s Affairs.

Back in 2019, Jollibee Group was the first restaurant company in the Philippines to partner with the Manila LGU in providing jobs to over a hundred qualified senior citizens and PWDs in the combined 39 branches of Jollibee, Chowking, Mang Inasal, and Greenwich in Manila. Besides Manila, Jollibee Group also partnered with the LGUs of Antipolo and Pasay in 2019 to implement the same inclusive employment program.