Yabang Pinoy Celebrates Made in the Philippines Week

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Yabang Pinoy has constantly uphold its advocacy of choosing and prioritizing Filipino-made ideas, products and services by supporting the efforts of some organizations lobbying for the revival of “Made in the Philippines Week”. Originally promulgated by former President Manuel L. Quezon in 1936, the Proclamation No. 76 or “Made in the Philippines Week” is a way to give the necessary encouragement and stimulus to domestic industries.

Usually observed on the third week of August, the “Made in the Philippines Week” urges Filipinos to contribute to the growth of local industries by patronizing and prioritizing Filipino products for their personal and home needs. In the past, celebrations of “Made in the Philippines Week” include exhibits, expos, lectures, and bazaars showcasing Philippine products and services.

Over the years Yabang Pinoy has worked with several organizations and entities which also promote the same kind of advocacy. Patch Dulay, Founder of Obrano Heritage Goods and The Spark Project, believes that patronizing Filipino products should start from the consumers’ mindset. He said, “I want the local buyers to at the very least try supporting local, try purchasing local brands. And if they want to go a step further, advocate”. On the other hand, Marco Sebastian of Marsse Tropical Timber Plantation stated that “If [we] get more support from the buyers, we can improve our facilities, our methodologies, we can make it more affordable to other people.”

Entering into another decade of Filipino excellence and ingenuity, Yabang Pinoy strives to create programs and projects that inspire local artists and entrepreneurs to create masterpieces. One of the projects that boosts Filipino entrepreneurial spirit since the organization’s establishment in 2005 is the Global Pinoy Bazaar. This coming August 10 to 14 at Glorietta Activity Center in Makati City, Yabang Pinoy will hold its 17th Global Pinoy Bazaar in line with the celebration of “Made in the Philippines Week”. The movement believes that by staging projects such as Global Pinoy Bazaar, it may become instrumental in the revival of Proclamation No. 76.

To get updates regarding this proclamation, stay in touch with Yabang Pinoy through www.yabangpinoy.com.            

ePLDT Certified Experts Provide Cybersecurity Assessment to PH Businesses

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Cybersecurity is one of the biggest concerns of enterprises these days. Without dedicated personnel to manage this aspect of the business, implementation can be daunting. Companies will need to manage security policies, configure and maintain multiple hardware and systems, implement best practices and compliance, and handle upgrades, while keeping up-to-date with the latest threats.

In line with its thrust to help Philippine businesses implement reliable cybersecurity measures, ePLDT, the digital enterprise enabler of the country’s leading telecommunications and digital services provider, PLDT Inc., recently introduced the ePLDT Managed Security Solutions in its product roster. It is a suite of security services that cover the devices, systems, processes, and expertise needed to protect vital IT infrastructure from most security risks, evolving threats, and malicious software attacks.

“Many businesses find security overly complicated and thereby put it off to deal with later when a breach has occurred. Our goal is to simplify it for them, giving more incentives to make security a priority to minimize the cost of these breaches. Having protective measures is not enough— enterprises need to check for vulnerabilities and respond accordingly,” said Bernice Pineda, Business Development Manager for PLDT Disruptive Business Group.

Following the launch, ePLDT is offering free vulnerability assessment for a limited time, providing critical insight into specific details of a company’s IT system such as bandwidth usage, infected computers, and possible security gaps within the network. A part of the free assessment will be the installation of a tool which can automatically analyze network traffic. This assessment is open for enterprises within Metro Manila and will be free for those who apply until August 31, 2016.

“The vulnerability assessment, which we are currently offering free of charge, will help enterprises understand cybersecurity in greater depth. We will help them test their current security and recommend the appropriate adjustments tailored for their needs,” said Francis Arjonillo, Head of PLDT Business Development for Enterprise Cloud and Managed Security. “In matters of security, being proactive is a must. One shouldn’t sit around and wait for a breach before taking action.”

Those who are interested in the free vulnerability assessment and the ePLDT Managed Security solutions may visit www.epldt.com/solutions/managed-security to sign up or view more details.

Food and Fashion Royalty on TLC

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When it comes to gastronomic affairs and wedding runways, there is no settling for anything less than what kings and queens deserve on TLC. This August, chef and restaurateur Luke Nguyen, and the queens of bridal fashion embark on new shows fit for royal viewers.


Luke Nguyen’s Street Food Asia

Celebrity chef Luke goes out to see for himself just why Asia is widely considered one of the best spots for the best kinds of street food. Exploring through Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand, Luke goes behind the scenes and discovers the secrets and routines of street food vendors and owners who busy themselves hunting for ingredients, preparing recipes, setting up their stalls, selling their famous dishes and more. Binge on and do not miss Luke Nguyen’s Street Food Asia as it premieres on August 22, airing Mondays at 9:25pm. 

Say Yes to the Dress: Big Bliss

Wedding bells will soon ring, but the road to the big day is not all bliss. More often than not, brides are pressured to make everything fit princess-perfect: the flowers, the guest list, the dress….It can only go two ways—happily ever after or a total wedding disaster.

Walk down the TLC aisle with plus-sized brides trying to find their dream dress on Say Yes to the Dress: Big Bliss. The new season marks new beginnings of the brides and follows the inner workings of premier bridal salon, Kleinfeld Bridal. There are many struggles for a plus-sized bride shopping in an average size 6 store, but all will be conquered by love.

Say Yes to the Dress: Big Bliss premieres August 5, airing Fridays at 9pm.