Ricoh Launches World’s First Digital Production Printer With Clear Gloss And White Toner

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Ricoh Philippines, Inc., one of the leading global manufacturers of multifunction printers, recently launched two new digital production presses that are eyed to set the new standards of production print system: a monochrome multifunction printer and a digital full color printer that has a 5th station for clear gloss and white toner, during the Print Philippines 2015 at the Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City.

Pro C7100/C7110

The Pro C7100/C7110 5th station Production Press has new applications and will increase revenue streams. The newest line of printing devices comes with a revolutionary fifth-color station that enables customers to grow their businesses. Available for either white or clear ink, the added station provide the production color printers with a printing speed of up to 90 pages per minute (ppm), enabling printing business owners to expand their application portfolio and deliver outstanding outputs to their end customers.

The new RICOH Pro 8100S monochrome systems leverage on the company’s intuitive black and white printing technologies ideal for data centers, print-for-pay operations and in-plants.

According to Irene Santos, General Manager and Division Head for Sales and Marketing of RICOH (Philippines), Inc., the two new printers are intended to complement the growing demands of the commercial printing industry in the country with its new products.

“The latest technologies of RICOH will bring revolutionary change to the printing industry,” Santos said. “Customers are seeking for a more diverse and unique print output—now, with the two new printers in place, players from the commercial printing industry are guaranteed to expand their opportunities for success.”

Globe Signs with ADP as Payroll Solutions Distributor in PH

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Globe Telecom, through its IT Enabled Services Group, has forged an agreement with ADP, a pioneer in outsourced payroll services with over 65 years of experience, to launch Globe Managed Payroll, the latest expansion to the roster of business solutions offered by the telecom company to its enterprise clientele.

Globe Managed Payroll provides an end-to-end solution that includes Time and Attendance, Payroll, and eventually a Human Resources Information System, providing customers a specialized outsourced team to manage payroll and human resource requirements that will let the organization focus on its core business.

At the above photo are (L-R) Globe Senior Advisor for Enterprise and IT Enabled Services Group Mike Frausing, ADP Senior Vice President and General Manager for Asia Pacific Don McGuire, and Globe Chief Technology and Information Officer and Chief Strategy Officer Gil Genio seal the agreement between Globe and ADP to offer payroll solutions to Philippine enterprises.

“We chose ADP because we wanted to implement a solution that has proven itself to be cost-efficient which we know will benefit our clients,” said Gil Genio, Chief Technology and Information Officer and Chief Strategy Officer at Globe. “The addition of ADP products strengthens our own portfolio of business solutions. Since ADP’s solution is built on a cloud platform, we will be able to offer more innovative services that can scale and support the needs of our major enterprise clients.”

A One-Two In China, Plus The 2015 WEC Manufacturers’ Title For Porsche And Michelin After A Race Of Two Halves

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Saturday’s all-dry qualifying session in mild conditions saw Porsche and Ferrari top the LM P1 and LM GTE Pro orders respectively, but Sunday’s poorer weather reshuffled the pack somewhat, notably during the early part of the 2015 6 Hours of Shanghai.

Sunday’s race was essentially divided into two distinct parts, with the first three hours effected by heavy rain which prompted Race Control to kick off the action behind the Safety Car for the first five laps.

When the Safety Car peeled off after round 10 minutes, the real competition got underway as the cars threw up plumes of water, with their Michelin rain tyres capable of clearing up to 120 every second.

In LM P1, the Audi R18 e-tron quattros immediately challenged the Porsche 919 Hybrids which were running first and second, and the early battle also involved the Toyota’s two TS040 Hybrids which tried to make life as hard as possible for the two German makes. It was during this phase of the race that the N°18 Porsche (Dumas/Jani/Lieb) span after a tangle with the N°7 Audi (Fässler/Lotterer/Tréluyer). 

November is Space Month on Discovery Science

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The cosmos is calling out to you! November is Space Month on Discovery Science, and the vast outer space invades your TV with exciting new shows!

Learn the not so pretty side of outer space expeditions through chilling first-hand accounts on space exploration gone wrong, all in Secret Space Escapes, premiering November 13, Friday at 9pm.

If you want to know if UFOs and aliens exist, tune in to UFOs: Declassified, a new series airing November 14, Saturdays to Thursdays at 9pm. You can also satisfy your brain with more information on former planet Pluto with the Discovery Science special Pluto: First Encounter, beginning November 21, Saturday at 9pm. 

Go on a trip to the stars as Discovery Science brings you new shows featuring planets, aliens, and all things outer space this November!

Beauty Hacks by Alex Gonzaga

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We all know that maintaining a clear and radiant skin requires a lot of work and discipline. Not everyone is blessed of having beautiful skin and those that have are also burdened with keeping their skin flawless, without blemish and acne-free. 

However, there is still hope for everyone, whether you were born with good genes or not, as long as you strictly follow a maintenance routine using the right products appropriate for skin care. Here are some skin maintenance tips by Proactiv’s newest celebrity endorser from the Philippines, Alex Gonzaga.

As an actress, comedienne and TV host, it is part of Alex Gonzaga’s job to take good care of herself, especially her skin. Keeping her skin beautiful is among her assets to remain attractive to her fans and sponsors. Being on the limelight, her face has to be camera-ready at all times.

It is not enough to have beauty or skin care products. The 27-year old knows she needs to keep an eye on her overall lifestyle to do this. From what she eats to what she does off-cam, Alex walks us through her hacks to acne-free skin: 

Fast, Hassle-Free, Non-collateral Business Loans Now Easier for Cebuanos

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Esquire Financing Inc. opens its first branch in Cebu City in its bid to boost presence and service-base in the SME market in the region.

With 99.6% share of about one million registered businesses and employing 64.9% of the workforce, according to the Department of Trade and Industry, strengthening the competitiveness of the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is critical to the Philippines’ inclusive economic growth. However, due to collateral requirements, revenue-driven structure of banks, and high minimum loan amounts, only 20% of these SMEs are served by formal financing institutions.

Esquire Financing Inc. (EFI) is a direct response to the need of the underserved SMEs for a trusted financing partner. EFI provides fast, hassle-free non-collateral business loans tailor made to each SME’s needs, goals, cash flows, capacity, and financial position.

EFI Cebu Branch Service Officer Arjean Simbajon states that “as the first provincial branch developed, we will focus on maximizing our portfolio through our existing online application generation and tapping the market of not just Cebu but also for the whole Visayas area through EFI’s marketing initiatives.” In addition EFI President & Chief Operating Officer Navin Uttamchandani says “EFI is dedicated to building a distribution network that allows the one million businesses in the country to conveniently access our loan offerings. Our first branch in Cebu is but a small step in realizing this strategy.”

Win Up To P100,000 When You Order On foodpanda!

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Order your way to P100,000 as foodpanda gives you Freaky Fridays!

From November 13 to December 4, 2015, all single transaction orders worth a minimum of P500 placed every Friday from 10 AM to 11 PM will serve as a raffle entry to win the weekly cash prizes:

· November 13 – P10,000
· November 20 – P20,000
· November 27 – P30,000
· December 4 – P40,000

Simply go to the foodpanda website or open the app, enter your location to see which of foodpanda’s over 1,000 partner restaurants deliver to you, and have your favorite meals delivered to your doorstep!

Each person can win more than once, so keep ordering for a chance to win the entire P100,000! Winners will be drawn every Monday and announced every Tuesday on the foodpanda Facebook page.

The contest is open to all residents of Metro Manila and Cebu. For complete mechanics, visit https://www.foodpanda.ph/contents/freakyfriday2015.

Like the official foodpanda Philippines Facebook page (www.facebook.com/foodpandaphilippines) and follow foodpanda on Twitter (@foodpandaPH) and Instagram (@foodpanda_ph) for more information.

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Komikon 2015: 11th Annual Philippine Komiks Convention on November 14 and 15

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We are all excited and ready for another huge comics event of 2015 featuring two days of fun-packed and over-flowing artistic creativity at the 11th Philippine Annual Komiks Convention or Komikon 2015! 

Once again, all comics enthusiasts, collectors, artists, publishers, comic art lovers and hobbyist of all kind will gather together over at the Bayanihan Center of the Unilab Compound in Pasig City on November 14 (Saturday) from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on November 15 (Sunday) from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. to get the latest and the freshest of the locally made comics. Two whole days of non-stop action with the following activities:

• Meet and greet Valiant Comics artist Mico Suayan, Filipino Mangaka Ray ‘Raykosen’ Magbanua and local independent scene – Rommel ‘Omeng’ Estanislao, also a well-known clay-sculpturist, among others. Plus, group spotlight on Alamat Comics celebrating their 20 years;

• Launching of the latest comic book titles by your favorite artists, with meet and greet with your favorite local comics creators at Hall A&B, plus upcoming local comics creators in the Independent Komiks Tiangge at Conference Rooms BCD;

New Adventures Abound this November on Discovery Kids!

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Discovery Kids is all about adventures through learning this November, in the most fun and exciting ways!

Together with the greatest inventor of all time, kids will find out how fun science can be! Unknown to the world, Thomas Edison had a secret lab where he invented a virtual version of himself and a nearly-completed robot to guide and inspire future generations of young scientists. The secret lab, Edison’s virtual ego, and his prototype robot remained hidden until a 12-year-old prodigy cracked the secret-coded message that Edison left behind. The young genius and her science club move into the lab and the fun begins, including kids everywhere through a virtual link into their wacky world of discovery. THOMAS EDISON’S SECRET LAB premiered last November 2 and airs from Mondays to Fridays at 4:30 p.m.

Prepare to enter a world of micro proportions with macro adventures when Grandpa’s invention accidentally shrinks both Zak and Grandpa down to the size of insects. With the aid of one bionic arm and three ‘enhanced’ insect friends Syd, Chowser and Willow, they are the Insectibles, finding themselves facing challenges beyond their wildest dreams. They bravely trek through grass blade forests and fight the evil mecha-mosquito, Adilla, with her daughter, Lidia, her faithful servant, Gnat, and a whole platoon of body-building cockroaches. Can Zak and Grandpa find a way to un-shrink themselves before Adilla gets to them? Find out in Discovery Kids’ newest show, THE INSECTIBLES, premiering on November 23 and airing on weekdays at 4:30 p.m.

Primer Group Wins Gold, Silver Awards in SPIA Asia

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Primer Group of Companies, a company engaged in the retail and distribution of premium consumer brands in outdoor, urban lifestyle and travel, recently received two special awards during the Asia Sports Industry Awards and Conference held at the New World Makati Hotel, Philippines.

The SPIA Asia awards was created to recognize and celebrate the outstanding business leaders, organizations, facilities and campaigns that made a groundbreaking contribution to the growth and development of Southeast Asia’s sporting industry.

Among the 168 entries submitted by different organizations from 12 countries, Primer Group took home the Best Sports CSR Campaign gold award for its Bike Doctors initiative, and a Best Sports Digital Platform silver award for one of its brands, Columbia Sportswear.

According Roel Chan, head of Primer Group’s advocacy arm Center for Outdoor Recreation and Expedition (C.O.R.E.), both the awards signify the company’s commitment to utilize outdoor sports as a medium to advocate nation-building and solidarity while supporting environmental endeavors.

“Through the years, Primer Group has been embarking on extraordinary adventures that transform the way we explore the outdoors,” Chan said. “Now, with the awards in place, we are given more reasons to continue what we do best: that is, to advocate outdoor sports while protecting our people and the environment.”