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PRESS RELEASE | Choosing Universities: Setting up for Success

One of the biggest decisions, students will make in their lives is choosing where to go after high school. For parents, even taking the job of guiding their children tends to become a daunting task. With so many possibilities and choices in today’s ever more globalized world, it’s easy for anyone to be overwhelmed when considering all the options available to them.

It has long been conventional wisdom that a good college education will lead to a good career and a good life. However, nowadays, the demands of the markets are constantly evolving, and relying on old advice for a brave new world may not always produce the best results. Consequently, education has also been adapting to catch up to the needs of the globalized economy.

Choosing a course for tertiary education happens at a young age for students, so it’s very common for them to have a change of heart in the middle of it. Of course, changing directions at any point is never the end of the world, but you can minimize risks by being well-informed, and having a clear plan from the very beginning.

Consider the following points when coming up with your plan for a student’s future:

1. What are your Strengths and Interests?

When students evaluate their interests and career prospects, they might find that what they want to pursue might not always line up with what their high school grades reflect. However, tertiary education allows for a fresh start, and it’s better to start with a target that they will enjoy pursuing, rather than pick a course that seems convenient. Passion drives a student to chase their goals and should be a top priority to consider to avoid regrets later on.

2. What School should you choose?

When considering a school, keep in mind that it is more than just a name on a diploma. Primarily, the academic offerings of the school should line up with the student’s goals. The environment a school provides not only helps build the skill set of a student for a future career but also helps shape the character of a maturing adult.

For some that may be uncomfortable with traditional colleges, students may want to consider attending a creative arts institute or a vocational school that specializes in specific skills. With globalization and the rapid development of tech and media, more and more career opportunities have opened up to these alternative paths.

Established institutions should also have a track record of taking care of their graduates after completing their education. Picking the right course at the right school should strengthen a student’s chances of starting off with a good career track.

3. What are your financial capabilities and resources?

Finances are the one thing most people want to avoid talking about but are very serious issue to consider. Tertiary education takes several years to complete, and plans made without calculated financial roadmaps can easily be derailed. This also makes a change of heart in the middle of a course very costly and risky. However, you can expand your limits by considering the many scholarships and financial assistance options now made available to many. These options may even extend to allow a student to study abroad.

With so many factors coming into play, it’s easy to see why so many students and parents might not be able to make an optimal decision. Often, they resort to sticking with “what they know,” for schools and courses - even if it is a bad fit for the students’ goals or personalities. By expanding your knowledge of potential options, you allow yourself to make well-informed choices. A good start with the right choices can set a student up for success in life.

To help students and parents explore their options, World Expos & Concepts (Worldexco) is holding the Expo for Higher Education 2016 on October 21 to 23 at the SMX Convention Center Manila. Exhibitors from many local and overseas schools will be present to offer students possibilities that they might not have considered before. The three-day event is the perfect opportunity to inquire about tuition fees, scholarships, test schedules and new course offerings. Aside from exhibitor booths, several institutions will also be providing interesting and creative presentations every hour to the expo’s attendees.

“The information that you can get from a brochure or website can be quite limited. This event will make it easier for students and their parents to collect information directly from the different institutions for higher learning without having to physically visit each campus which can be time-consuming and expensive,” says Raquel Romero, President and General Manager of Worldexco. “Under one roof, we’ve gathered a great mix of traditional and non-traditional schools of different sizes that offer a vast array of courses. Expo for Higher Education is really an easy way to jump start your college search.”

Check out  the video of the expo with Kuya Kim Atienza. You may click on the link below.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/a1w1tinbpem68o2/EXHEDTVC%2030s.mp4?dl=0%5C

Entrance to the Expo is free of charge, so make sure you aren’t left behind! To learn more about the event, as well as register for free, visit www.expoforhighereducation.com.

PRESS RELEASE | MILO’s Champanalo Milyon-Milyon Raffle: Helps Public School Children Become Champions

“For many years, MILO has been at the forefront in building champions who best embody the winning energy of our brand. We are very grateful to everyone who continues to support our mission of empowering children to achieve an active and healthy lifestyle,” says Ellen Isturis, Consumer Marketing Lead for MILO Philippines. 

MILO’s commitment in building champions is raised to a new level with the MILO Champanalo Milyon-Milyon Raffle Promo. The nationwide raffle offers over PhP 20,000,000 in prizes, and empowers the winners to build future champions by helping a public school of their choice. The raffle promo is already ongoing, with the next Weekly Raffle set on October 8. The Grand Raffle is on November 6, 2016.

“The MILO Champanalo Miyon-Milyon Raffle Promo is our way of thanking our young and grown-up champions and allowing them to also build champions through public schools as beneficiaries.” Ellen added.

The promo will have 10 Weekly Draws of four winners each, held in 22 radio stations. The weekly winners will each receive PhP 2,000. There will also be Special Draws in each Regional Leg of the MILO Marathon, with five winners each leg receiving PhP 10,000.00 cash. Non-winners of the Weekly and Special Draws will automatically qualify for the Grand Draw.

In the Grand Draw, a total of 36 winners (four each from nine areas nationwide and eight from the National Capital Region) will not only win cash, but can also help fulfill the dreams of public school children. For “small pack” entries, winners will get PhP 300,000, while the public school of their choice will win PhP 100,000 worth of Champion Fund. For “large pack entries”, winners will receive PhP 400,000, while the public school of their choice will win PhP 100,000 worth of Champion Fund.

MILO’s grand giveaway is open to all Filipino residents 18 years old and above. To join, participants must purchase the participating brands: MILO Tonic Food Drink or MILO NUTRI UP 3 in 1 Chocolate Malt Drink for Adults or MILO Ready-To- Drink Tonic Food Drink. (See the complete required packs at www.milo.com.ph/Champanalo). Then, on a clean sheet of paper, participants must write their whole name, age, address, contact number, and the public school of their choice. Participants can choose the school from the Master List of Public Schools found in the official website of the Department of Education (www.deped.gov.ph).

Insert the sheet of paper and the MILO pack into a white, legal-sized envelope. At the back of the envelope, write MILO CHAMPANALO MILYON-MILYON RAFFLE PROMO plus the pack that’s included in the entry (example: MILO CHAMPANALO MILYON-MILYON RAFFLE PROMO, MILO 22g). Dropboxes can be found in participating supermarkets nationwide and in DZRH, Love Radio, and Yes FM radio stations.

Join the MILO Champanalo Milyon-Milyon Raffle Promo now and help build a nation of champions!

For the complete mechanics of the promo, visit the website (https://www.milo.com.ph/Champanalo) or MILO’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/milo.ph).

PRESS RELEASE | Ipanema opens more stores in time for the holidays

Brazil’s fun, chic and colorful brand of sandals and flip flops- Ipanema, has opened its latest outlet at SM City in Sta. Rosa, Laguna as part of its expansionary thrust in time for the holidays. The new store is one of the new outlets that the company is eyeing to open this year in time for the holiday season.

With the opening of this latest branch, residents within the area can conveniently shop for the latest Ipanema footwear, especially for gift giving this Christmas. 

The new store carries the latest Ipanema styles and collections, each one inspired by the spectacular coastal neighborhood of Ipanema in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

“Our expansion in this part of the South couldn’t have come at a more opportune time as the holiday season is just around the corner,” explains Cecille Loretizo, Head of Marketing, ELRO Retail Corp. 

“This new store which carries Ipanema sandals exclusively, boasts of a wider selection of the latest footwear from this iconic Brazilian brand.” she added.

Aside from the newly opened Ipanema outlet at SM City Sta. Rosa, Ipanema store is set to open in SM City Dasmarinas and more stores on the upcoming months, signs of ELRO’s strong outlook in the market as it aims to further grow its retail footprint in the country.

The new Ipanema store is located at Level 1, SM City Sta Rosa. Ipanema stores are also located at SM City Lucena, Clark-Angeles, North Edsa, Bacolod, Pampanga, Cauayan-Isabela, Gensan, Iloilo, Roasales and Cabanatuan; as well as at SM Lanang Premier in Davao, SM Seaside Cebu, Ayala Centrio Cagayan de Oro, Ayala Abreeza Davao and Robinsons Place Antipolo.

Add Extra Cheer to Your Holiday Toast with Franzia

The most wonderful time of the year is finally just around the corner, and what is a better way to celebrate the festive season than to spend it with the ones we love. And, to add extra cheer to your holiday why not open a box of Franzia for every gatherings? With the classy packaging of the three liter wine, a box of Franzia would already be more than perfect to share with friends in a small sized office, with your Christmas party barkada or a family reunion during Noche Buena.

Made from the finest grapes in California USA and known as the world’s best-selling wine, Franzia’s innovative Smart Tap technology amps up its freshness and quality that make the wine fresh and delicious up to its last glass. 

Much more, Franzia is also a classy hamper centerpiece to give to all the important people on your Christmas gift list. Franzia also offers a bottle of wine in 750ml, aside from the Franzia box, which is equivalent to three liter bottle of wine, that could serve more than twenty-five wine glasses.

Whether you choose California Red or Chillable Red, Franzia Wines provide value and pleasure out of these two selections. Take a cue from these recommendations on what best Franzia wine to take to your holiday shindigs:

Best wine for the meat connoisseurs. Smooth, easy and wonderfully balanced, Franzia California Red Wine possesses ripe and juicy blackberry and cherry flavors that ends with a crisp, clean finish. A delicious pair to rich and flavorful beef, pork, and pasta dishes, it also surprisingly blends well with sweet-spicy sauces. 

Best wine for a laid-back dinner. Sexy but not stuffy and punctuated with a sweet cherry flavor, Chillable Red Wine is best enjoyed on dreariest days and also perfect for a cool cocktail. Pairing it with any salad, seafood or dessert will show more of its high flavor and strong finish. From big to simple events, it’s a wine that’s perfect for a relaxing night or chilling with friends.

Ideal for special occasions and as a heartwarming surprise to your loved ones this holiday season, Franzia wines are a standout from the food-gift crowd.

Fly Ace Corporation is one of the leading food and beverage consumer goods company in the country today. Propelling limitless multiple-category growth by bringing the best of the world closer to Filipino homes, Fly Ace Corporation’s portfolio of food and beverage products includes house brands and exclusively distributed brands. Learn more at www.flyacecorp.com.

Franzia Wines is available in California Red 750ml bottle & 3L box and Chillable Red 3L box. Franzia is exclusively distributed by Fly Ace Corporation and are available in leading supermarkets and wine stores nationwide. For more information about Franzia, visit www.franzia.com and facebook.com/winelifeph.

Different Types of Biscuit Snacks that will tickle your Taste Buds

Biscuits are one the best options for a quick snack fix or when you're on the go, because of the delicious taste it leaves in our mouth and the various forms that are available. And because of that, biscuits have been a hit all over the world. It is almost impossible for you not to find something that will tickle your taste buds, because of the different types of biscuit snacks offered in the market today and here are some examples:

Saltines

Also called a “soda cracker”, saltines are crispy, dry, and sprinkled with some salt. This type has a variety of uses, making it perfect with your favorite dip and with the soup you need to warm your day. This simple yet delightful snack is the best pair for almost anything, balancing the flavors incredibly. Although some may feel it is a little bland on its own, saltines still serve as the yin to the very flavorful yang.

Ladyfingers

If you are into biscuits that feel light when bitten and melt in your mouth with a few munches, get yourself a pack of these babies immediately. Ladyfingers are delectable, egg-based snacks, usually serving as the main ingredient of just as mouthwatering desserts such as tiramisu and charlottes. These do pretty well as a stand-alone snack too, and can even be fed to teething infants.

Sandwich Cookies

Being one of the most popular types among school kids, sandwich cookies have found itself in the lunch bags of kids everywhere. The cream filling is sandwiched between two delicious cookies, satisfying both the taste buds and the hunger of anyone who would finish it. Depending on your taste, there are many varieties of this kind that you can choose from, all with very unique cookies and filling.

Shortbread Cookies

Experience that Christmas-y vibe with every bite of a shortbread cookie. Traditionally prepared from a particular ratio of sugar, butter, and flour, it has a white or light brown color. Today, shortbread cookies come in different tasty flavors such as chocolate chip and pecan.

Wafers and Wafer Rolls

Indulge in this scrumptious treat, a perfect biscuit snack for people on the go. A wafer pertains to a dry biscuit used to top your ice cream. But it can be made into a cookie by sandwiching a creamy filling, usually chocolate, between two crispy and sweet wafers. Some have taken it to the next level and marketed a wafer covered with chocolate, perfect for people who have a sweet tooth! Wafer rolls, also known as barquillos, are simply the cylindrically rolled brother of wafers.

One of the best wafer brands in the world, Gastone Lago Elledi, a leading Italian confectionery company is now available in the Philippines. Elledi specializes in the production of wafers and shortbread cookies.

For more of that sweet and creamy goodness, glimpse into the world of Elledi wafers at their Instagram page.

EVENT | Baskin-Robbins: Scooping happiness in BGC High Street

The world’s most beloved ice cream brand- Baskin-Robbins, spreads more happiness as it opened its 14th branch at B8, Bonifacio High Street, Taguig, delighting ice cream lovers around the metro.

The newest branch of the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops features premium hard scoop ice cream, customized ice cream cakes and a full range of frozen beverages which will now be easily accessible to shoppers and residents within Bonifacio High Street and nearby areas in BGC.

“There has been a lot of anticipation for the opening of this branch so we are looking forward to bringing our extensive flavor variety and fun factor to the lively Bonifacio High Street area. Guests can expect to enjoy their usual favorites plus a whole range of new and exciting flavors.” shares Michael Dargani, President of IceDream Inc., exclusive licensee of Baskin-Robbins in the Philippines.

Baskin-Robbins lined up a series of delicious treats for its guests and customers to make the store opening more fun and memorable. Including a special one time offer of their awesome range of ice cream flavors for just P31 all day on October 1. Apart from the sweet treats, guests enjoyed many freebies and various activities including a lively performance by the UP Dance Company, a friendly meet-and-greet with the Baskin-Robbins mascot, photo printing, face painting, a special booth called ‘Waffle Wonderland’ where guests could customize their waffles in various shapes and colors and ‘Fundae Sundae’ a booth designed for pure indulgence. 

The brand’s delicious and mouth-watering ice cream cakes also attract dessert enthusiasts worldwide. Each delectable cake is made up of one’s choice of Baskin-Robbins ice cream flavors. Available in a wide variety of designs and sizes, they are perfect to celebrate any occasion -- birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, weddings, graduations or just to satisfy ice cream cravings!

Baskin-Robbins was founded in 1945 by two ice cream enthusiasts whose passion led to the creation of more than 1,300 ice cream flavors and a wide variety of delicious treats.

Give in to your sweet cravings and join the fun with the opening of the newest Baskin-Robbins’ branch. Come visit the latest addition to Baskin-Robbins’ growing chain. 

To avail of more exciting promos, visit a Baskin-Robbins store near you: Baskin-Robbins Uptown Place Mall, Central Square and SM Aura in Bonifacio Global City; Greenbelt 5 and Glorietta 2 and 5 in Makati; 2/F SM North, SM North The Block, Fairview Terraces and TriNoma Mall in Quezon City; SM Southmall in Las Pinas; SM Dasmariñas in Cavite and Solenad in Sta Rosa, Laguna. For more updates, check out www.baskinrobbins.ph or its social media accounts: facebook.com/baskinrobbinsph, Twitter, and Instagram @baskinrobbinsph.