Santa Clara Marine Plywood: Building boats, homes and lives

Living in an archipelago with 7,000 plus islands located on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, most of the people of the Philippines have made their living from the seas surrounding the country. As a people living close to the water, the Filipinos are familiar to both the bounty and the challenges coastal living brings. We have learned to weather through the heat of sun and the onslaught of rain. We are familiar to storms and typhoons — regular visitors of the country. Hence, there is a need for resilient homes for those in land, and durable boats for sea transport, especially for those who make a living out of the sea.

‘NFS-certified’ JDI’s Water Plug hydraulic cement: Guaranteed safe and high-quality

Water Plug fast-setting cement, also known as Masterseal 590, distributed by Jardine Distribution, Inc. (JDI) and manufactured by BASF Construction Chemicals Singapore, recently became ‘NSF certified’.

The certification is awarded by The National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) International, one of today’s most respected independent product testing agencies, based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

NSF-certified food, water, and consumer products are guaranteed to have passed strict standards for public health protection and are thus coveted by manufacturers of consumer products worldwide.

James Hardie: 'HardieFlex fiber cement is tried-and-tested, durable, of high quality'

The National Housing Authority (NHA) has confirmed that it was incorrect in citing James Hardie’s “HardieFlex®” in ABS-CBN’s recent Failon Ngayon episode as the brand of fiber cement boards used in the wall system for the construction of substandard houses built for victims of Yolanda. 

The said episode, which aired on November 5, 2016, focused on the various issues surrounding rehabilitation projects being undertaken in Tacloban, Leyte, and in other areas devastated by Super Typhoon Yolanda (international name: Haiyan) three years ago.

The Newlywed Gift Guide from Electrolux

Stumped for wedding gift ideas for friends? Appliances actually make a great and practical wedding present for couples of any age, especially for those looking to set up their own household. Here are some practical gift ideas for the home that would help any bride or groom start their wedded life together in bliss.

Is your refrigerator holiday-ready?

The holidays are almost always jam-packed with gatherings every week. And for homes that regularly host the celebrations, the kitchen will need to be efficient with plenty of storage space so that food preparation and cleanup will run smoothly as possible.

Next to cooking appliances, refrigerators take center stage during the holidays by keeping fresh ingredients, chilled drinks, and leftovers neatly stored and organized in the kitchen. A regular-sized fridge, however, might not be enough for the needs of the occasion, especially with new faces possibly adding to the yearly guest list.

“Christmas should be about renewing relationships with the people we love, not about worrying how to keep things in order. To make our loved ones feel welcome when they visit, it’s important that we keep our homes stress-free,” said Jennifer Samson, Haier’s Product Manager for refrigerators.

Akari offers gift ideas for the holiday season

If you’re looking for practical gift ideas, Akari, the country’s top lighting and electrical brand, offers products that will definitely be appreciated as they can be used all-year round!

The Akari LED desk lamp is the perfect gift with a price tag of only PHP 295. It is available in four different colors and comes in a Christmas packaging complete with gift tag, sparing you from gift-wrapping chores. Also available is the Akari 4W LED desk lamp with eye protection feature, which is currently available on a Christmas promo price of PHP 995 for two.

Meanwhile, Christmas-edition Akari rechargeable fans are now available at Akari partner stores nationwide. Check out your favorite DIY hardware stores for exclusive promos.

To know more and to purchase these products online, visit www.store.akari.com.ph or Facebook page, www.facebook.com/AkariLights.

Food prep hacks for families on the go

Family dinners at home are possible with the right kitchen appliances 

Eating together at home is a time-honored practice among Filipinos, but the daily demands of work and school—not to mention traffic—are making it harder to sit with family at the dinner table.

“Mealtimes with family aren’t just about enjoying home-cooked food. Important conversations often happen during dinner, allowing families to nurture values and strengthen relationships,” said Leny Agdamag, Haier’s Product Manager for Small and Kitchen Domestic Appliances.

The time spent when preparing meals is a huge factor in why people are opting to eat whenever they can to and from school or the office. Good food, however, does not necessarily require too much time in the kitchen with the right microwave and oven toaster.