Tetra Pak sustainability reporting reaches 21-year landmark

Sustainability efforts in Malaysia, Singapore and Philippines continue

Tetra Pak has published the company’s 2019 Sustainability Report online, marking 21 years of sustainability reporting. Over the past two decades, the company’s approach to sustainability reporting has evolved significantly, from focusing on environmental commitments and actions in the first report in 1999 to evaluating every part of the business and its impact, including societal and supplier governance. Adopting a mix of self-assessment to aligning with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) guidelines, as well as supporting the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through a process called materiality assessment to ensure the company can make the biggest possible impact.

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SEAOIL Lifetime Free Gas promo returns for its third year

SEAOIL, the leading independent fuel provider in the Philippines, will be giving away a lifetime supply of free gas to 4 lucky motorists starting this July. The “Lifetime Free Gas, Oh My Gas!” promo, which continues to be the only one of its kind in the world, makes a comeback on its third year.

“Following our success from the past two years of the lifetime free gas promo, we want to continue this giveaway to thank our loyal customers for their continued patronage of SEAOIL. The response has been overwhelming, and we are more than happy to return with SEAOIL customers can also expect to win over 100,000 instant prizes through peel-off cards. A total of half a million worth of SEAOIL gift cards will be raffled off in monthly draws.

Join The Klean Fight!

Today’s athletes are more sophisticated in their buying and selecting behavior than ever before. The age of information has pushed the envelope in ways that athletes know exactly what they want, what to look out for, and where to get it. Consumer insight has evolved tremendously. Brands are now churning out products engineered to the exact specifications of athletes. The world of sports nutrition has kept pace.

It is apparent that championship athletes are keen on looking for the best available products to take them to that next level. Popular opinion will say there are no secrets to greatness other than proper coaching, hard work, and elite level preparation. But is that all there really is to it? Athletes of any sport will attest that proper nutrition is tantamount to winning at any level. And winning is a way of life. 

NESTLÉ launches first ever Ready-to-Drink Subscription Service in the Philippines that allows you to recycle your Used Beverage Cartons

Parents can now take their families on the path towards sustainability. To help Filipino families directly take part in efforts to achieve a more nutritious and more sustainable future, NESTLÉ recently launched its NESTLÉ Ready-To-Drink (RTD) Baon Subscription on goodfood.ph, the first ever subscription and delivery service of well-loved NESTLÉ Ready-To-Drink Baon Brands - CHUCKIE, MILO Ready-To-Drink, BEAR BRAND YOGU – and the country’s #1 Fresh Milk Range – NESTLÉ Fresh Milk, NESTLÉ Low-Fat Milk, and NESTLÉ Non-Fat Milk.

Five Signs It's Time to Upgrade Appliances at Home

For homeowners, keeping the household intact is always a priority. Remember that appliances are supposed to add convenience to one’s daily life instead of becoming a source of frustration. If they fail to provide everyday ease and comfort, homeowners may find themselves wondering whether or not it's time to replace their pieces. Read through this list to see if now’s the perfect time to take the plunge and upgrade the home appliances!

1. Appliances are cracked and stained

Using tape to hold it together? Or maybe, the appliance already shows signs of age because of discoloration? Then it’s time to consider letting them go. These red flags are commonly seen in refrigerators and air conditioners. Replace the appliance before they bring any hygienic or hazardous issues to the home.

Young ballers set court ablaze at the Taiwan Excellence 3x3 Hoop Challenge 2019

Young Filipino cagers battle it out for court supremacy at the
 Taiwan Excellence 3on3 Hoop Challenge 2019.

Athletic prowess and technological innovation were on full display once again as close to 800 young athletes competed for court supremacy at the Taiwan Excellence 3x3 Hoop Challenge 2019. 

Taiwan Excellence, an award-giving body that recognizes only the best Taiwanese brands and products, mounted the tournament anew to find the best up and coming Filipino talents. 

“We want this to be an avenue to inspire young Filipinos to always strive to reach their very best, in the same way Taiwan Excellence pushes its brands to always innovate and upgrade,” said Chun Tse Wu, director of the Strategic Marketing Department of Taiwan External Trade Development Council. 

Unbeatable savings, expert advice, celebrities galore, the SM Home Fair had it all.

SM never does anything small, but those who came to the SM Home Fair that was held from June 28 to June 30 were left in awe by how much actually happened.  Held as a follow up to the successful SM Home Turnover Fair in 2018, just the scale of the SM Home Fair, the number of participating brands and eye-popping fair exclusive discounts would have made it the home store event of the year, but the SM Home Fair had so much more and was so much more.

For starters, celebrity interior designer Tessa Prieto-Valdez was on hand to launch the grand event.  Not to be outdone, many endorsers of SM Home’s premium brands also graced the occasion. The Kramer family was at the Uratex booth for an hour for a meet and greet.  Celebrity chef Nancy Reyes- Lumen showed how to cook in volume for family reunions for Masflex, Lifestyle’s Chef Next Door Jonas Ng wowed with interesting new ways to cook with Tefal’s clay pots. The great Gene Gonzalez taught professional cooking techniques for KitchenPro.  Japanese culinary legend Kei San shared cooking hacks made possible by Tacook,and Philippine culinary icon Reggie Aspiras showed how easy cooking can actually be with Cuisinart.