Canon celebrates 15 years in the Philippines

New products, technologies and milestones mark anniversary

This year, digital imaging leader Canon marks its 15th anniversary in the Philippines.  

From a subsidiary with less than a quarter of a billion year-end revenue in 1996, Canon Marketing (Philippines) is now a multi-billion peso company. This is largely due to Canon Marketing (Philippines)’s steady and consistent double-digit growth since 1997 until 2010.

Since 2004, Canon has been an Environmental Management System (EMS)-certified company which is a resounding testament to the company’s operational excellence. 

With an almost 500-strong employee workforce powering the company’s local operations, Canon Marketing (Philippines) serves a prestigious clientele ranging from tech-savvy customers to multi-million dollar companies and small to medium entrepreneurs. 

Today, Canon Marketing (Philippines) is in six major regions in the country and is continuously expanding its network. More than 300 authorized service centers carry Canon’s wide range of globally recognized cameras, camcorders and printers and its service coverage spans all areas of the country.

Canon Marketing (Philippines)’s growth and expansion is leveraged by the strength and stability of Canon worldwide. On an international scale, Canon is a Financial Times and a Fortune 500 company. As of 2011, it is among the top 25 companies with strongest reputation in the world, according to the Global Corporate Reputation Index and ranks among the top five companies with U.S. Patents. 

Avida’s Red Letter Day for Mother Earth

AVIDA LAND joins the rest of the world in celebrating Earth Day. Earth Day is the largest, most widely observed global annual event in support of environmental protection, preservation and growth. Every year, the Earth Day event educates and encourages people all over the world to make smarter, Earth-friendly choices; to modify their lifestyles into something that is more sustainable for the planet and its inhabitants.

As the world prepares to celebrate and observe Earth Day on April 22nd, Avida Land is also gearing up for activities that support the cause. According to Avida marketing head Tess Tatco, Avida Land aims to create environment-friendly, sustainable communities in all its developments.

“As one of the leading property developers today, Avida Land is focused on creating what we call ‘sustainable communities’. By that we mean communities that, by design, are meant to protect the natural environment and preserve the ecology. Communities with a ‘sustainable’ design and construction cause no harm to the natural environment and, in fact, helps preserve and protect it for future generations.

MUSIC LYF: Glee The Music - The Graduation Album

Join McKinley High’s class of 2012 in their countdown to graduation with the release of Glee: The Music, The Graduation Album, available May 2012, from Ivory Music & Video, the exclusive licensee of Sony Music in the Philippines. The commemorative release captures the bitter sweetness of senior year with the Glee cast’s triumphant versions of Queen’s “We Are The Champions,” Lady Gaga’s “Edge of Glory” and Jason Mraz’s “I Won’t Give Up.” Glee fans will get a sneak peek of 8 new songs recorded for the season finale, including Bruce Springsteen’s “Glory Days,” Beyoncé’s “I Was Here,” Madonna’s “I’ll Remember,” and Green Day’s “Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life).” The season 3 finale will air at a special time following American Idol on Tuesday, May 22 at 9PM ET/PT on FOX. Also included in this collection is the Glee cast’s version of “We Are Young” by fun., which sold over 137,000 tracks in its first week and debuted at the top of the digital charts. 

GMA News and Public Affairs wins three World Medals in 2012 New York Fest

GMA News and Public Affairs makes the country proud anew after winning three Silver World Medals and six Finalist Certificates at the highly prestigious 2012 New York Festivals Television and Film Awards held on April 17 at the NAB Show in Las Vegas.

I-Witness’ Lapnos (Burn) episode won the Silver World Medal for the Social Issues and Current Events category, while GMA News TV’s Front Row brought home two Silver World Medals – one for the Social Issues category for its Yaman sa Basura (Child Urban Miners) episode and another one for the Biography/Profiles category for the documentary program’s Bente Dos (Twenty-Two) episode.

I-Witness’ Lapnos gives viewers a glimpse inside the burn unit of the Mindanao Burn Center in Davao City . Here, Peabody Award winner Jay Taruc learns about the victims’ individual – at times, harrowing – stories.

Top corporations Participate in Globe Business’ Golf Tournament

Representatives of the country’s top corporations gathered for a friendly golf competition organized by Globe Business for its clientele. The Globe Connections Cup hailed Fred Castro of Steel Asia Mfg as the 1st runner-up winner, while Nancy Co of Green Cross emerged as the competition’s 2nd runner-up.

The semi-shotgun tournament also declared Bobby Gabriel of AC-1 Transport and Ramon Antonio Veloso of RR Donnelley Inc. as the Low Net Champion and the Low Gross Champion, respectively. 

The event, which was held at the Ayala Greenfield Golf and Leisure Park in Calamba, Laguna, was a way to highlight how making connections is valuable for the success of any enterprise. All winners were given a special glass trophy.

“The word ’connect’ could mean many things, and for innovative businessmen this could be about connecting their businesses with their customers; connecting themselves with information; and connecting with others to create new opportunities,” said Gil Genio, Head of Globe Business.

PAGTUTULUNGAN.ORG: WFP and JICA support Sendong Survivors in Remote Iligan Villages‏

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Chief Representative Takahiro Sasaki (far right) and U.N. World Food Programme (WFP) Philippines Representative and Country Director Stephen Anderson (second from left) recently visited remote villages of Lanipao, Dulag, Kalilangan and Panoroganan in Iligan City, accessible only by motorcycle, to jointly distribute food, cooking utensils and other items to 750 families who were highly affected by Tropical Storm Sendong (international name “Washi”) in December 2011.  JICA and WFP provided this humanitarian support in partnership with the local government of Iligan City and the Bangsamoro Development Authority, and also with the participation of the International Monitoring Team and the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.    

Photo Credit: WFP/Marilou Morales Cezar/Philippines

XSTIG: Spyder Leads the Race to a Fully Charged Summer

SPYDER, the brand that brought top-quality and high-performance multisport and motorcycling gears in the country, launched its summer season campaign for an more exciting, super active, and healthier summer activities with Spyder-Charge Your Summer 2012.

Spyder hosted the week-long Spyder-Charge Your Summer 2012 mall event where newbies are introduced to the discipline of multisport by offering the highest quality of products – helmets, shades, eyewear, and other protective gears, accessories and products to enable a fun-filled engagement.

The event featured a series of activities to invite the interest of mall-goers. A range of activities including hourly raffles, photo-ops on standees and photowalls, and trivia games were held throughout the whole week to spice up the event. Spyder-charge was conducted against a stage resembling a mountain beach resort to capture that summer ambience. 

Yonel's Top 30 Hits - April 21 2012

Today on Yonel's Top 30 hits is dominated by a new number one and its BACK IN TIME by Pitbull followed with Jennifer Lopez and featuring (again) Pitbull with DANCE AGAIN. And the 3rd spot goes to Nicki Minaj with STARSHIPS.  See the rest of the countdown after the jump and also like Yonel's Top 30 hits on Facebook!

Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid celebrates her birthday in PARTY PILIPINAS

GMA’s top-rating noontime party is all set for another combination of show-stopping and unique performances this Sunday with “Fantastic Terrific Wonderful” Party Pilipinas (FTW Party Pilipinas)!

Party Pilipinas gives a royal welcome to the one and only Asia’s Songbird, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, as she celebrates her special day on the Party Pilipinas stage.

The Party Pilipinas’ hottest and most beautiful properties are bringing the heat to the dance floor. Watch out for the sizzling performances of Heart, Carla, Rhian, Sarah, Michelle, Vaness, Sam, Max, Rochelle, Ryza and Bianca.

Armed with their powerful voices and strong stage presence, Kyla, Rachelle, Maricris, Jonalyn, Aicelle, Julie, Krizza, Lovely, French, and Jaya are ready to make another scene as they belt out a string of The Journey’s classic hits in VOX.

Jay Park Live at Megaworld Lifestyle Malls This May

Get ready to be transformed as Korean Pop superstar JAY PARK shakes up Manila  from May 4 to 6 to promote his first full-length album “New Breed” under MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines). Catch him live at the following venues: May 4 (Friday), 7pm at Eastwood Mall Open Park; May 5 (Saturday), 7pm at Venice Piazza at McKinley Hill and May 6 (Sunday), 4pm at Lucky Chinatown Mall which are Metro Manila’s premier themed lifestyle centers, owned by Megaworld Corporation. Enjoy sweet serenades from MCA Music’s teen acoustic-pop duo/ YouTube sensations Krissy & Ericka and Asia’s Acoustic Sweetheart SABRINA who will also perform in these series of mall shows. 

Those who will buy Jay Park’s album “New Breed” during those dates will get to have their copies signed by Jay Park himself! 

Working with top U.S. producer Rob Knox, rap group Dynamic Duo and other top artists to bring you the freshest sounds in R&B and Electronic hip-hop, Jay Park opens up his world like you’ve never seen before.

The album’s title track ‘Know Your Name’ is an addictive blend of hip-hop, pop and Euro dance, taking the listener on a hypnotic journey.  And with Jay Park’s trademark hard-hitting lyrics and catchy chorus, “Know Your Name” is sure to be 2012’s biggest hit.

Totaling 15 tracks, this album is sure to catch the eyes and ears of listeners. With tracks ranging from R&B to dance, electronic hip-hop to Euro dance, listeners will hear sounds they’ve never heard before and meet a brand new Jay Park.