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Friday, March 8, 2019

MARINA to Open 8 Industry-Proposed RoRo Routes


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The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) will open eight (8) RoRo missionary routes proposed by shipping operators in support of the Road Roll-on / Roll-off Terminal System (RRTS) and the priority program relating to the upgrading of the domestic shipping in support of the nautical highway development under the 10-year maritime industry development plan (MIDP).

At the latest Oversight Meeting of the House Committee on Transportation chaired by House Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, MARINA OIC Vice Admiral Narciso Vingson Jr presented the eight (8) industry-proposed RoRo missionary routes, in addition to the 19 newly-opened RoRo missionary routes in January 2019.

House Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo commended the MARINA of its effort to promote greater connectivity and economic interactions of the various islands of the archipelago.

The eight (8) industry-proposed RoRo missionary routes were the following:

1. Daanbantayan, Cebu to Calbayog City, Samar
2. Tabuelan, Cebu to Ajuy, Iloilo
3. Laoay, Bohol to Cagayan de Oro
4. San Juan, Batangas to Calapan, Oriental Mindoro
5. Iloilo City to Cuyo, Palawan
6. San Pascual, Burias Island, Masbate to Pasacao, Camarines Sur
7. San Andres, Quezon to Pasacao, Camarines Sur
8. Lucena, Quezon to San Fernando, Cebu

The MARINA will issue a letter approval that will give a proponent shipping operator four (4) months to start vessel operation on its proposed route, while processing the acquisition of its Certificates of Public Convenience (CPCs).

Upon granting of the CPC, the proponent shipping operator shall enjoy a five-year route protection or protection of investment, as well as 50% discount on the processing on the regular fees of all applications and renewal of ship documents, licenses, certificates, and permits.

In February 2019, seven (7) of the 19 newly-opened RoRo missionary routes were already applied for by shipping operators, signifying their interest to serve the unserved routes within the Philippine nautical highway.

The other 12 RoRo missionary routes that have been opened for prospective shipping operators include the following:

1. Basco, Batanes – Currimao, Ilocos Norte
2. San Juan, Batangas – Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro
3. Real, Quezon – Polillo Island, Quezon
4. Lucena, Quezon - Buyabod, Marinduque
5. Pantao, Albay – San Pascual, Masbate
6. Calbayog City, Samar – Cataingan, Masbate
7. Cuyo, Palawan – San Jose de Buenavista, Antique
8. Oslob, Cebu – Dumaguete, Negros Oriental
9. Punta Engano, Mactan Island, Cebu – Jetafe, Bohol
10. Poro, Camotes, Cebu – Isabel, Leyte
11. Lipata, Surigao del Norte – Dapa, Surigao del Norte
12. Siaton, Negros Oriental – Dipolog City

Shipping companies are further encouraged to propose new missionary routes in addition to the existing list that can be developed.

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Kuya Kim Atienza Renews Contract with Baron Antenna and Signs New Contract with Kent Water Purifier



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Everyone knows that Kuya Kim Atienza took over the iconic TV personality Ernie Baron...but Kim Atienza's initial purpose in getting TV exposure was not really intended for that purpose.

For those who are not aware, Kim Atienza is the son of politician Lito Atienza, known more as the former Mayor of Manila. They were actually grooming Kim to become next in line to the father. Thus, the stint on television was merely to give the son exposure on TV.

However, Kim had a change of heart as he has seen how the public accepted him as Kuya Kim, the knowledgeable personality that aside from giving the daily weather, also provided trivia bits and not just about animals and other creatures, but also about almost everything, just like the late Ernie Baron, known as the walking encyclopedia....and Filipinos truly welcomed and loved his equally endearing style. ...thus earning him a place in the hearts of the people.

The renewal of endorsement for Baron Antenna is therefore not really a surprise as who wouldn't want to work with Kuya Kim whom the public believes as a credible endorser.










Antennas are still being used by a lot of people especially those in the provinces or areas where cable TV is not that available. The TV plus may be clear enough for Metro Manila, but at those areas where signal or reception is not that clear, the Baron antenna will supposedly improve the display. But this is again subject to actual testing. We're using a TV plus at our bliss residence in Pasig so maybe if I have an opportunity to get a unit, I could try to check if the antenna does improve the reception. 

The new contract with Kent Healt Care Systems water purifier is likewise aporoved with thumbs up since aside from everyone really needs an alternative to the more expensive distilled, filtered, purified, mineral water we buy from water stations, it is also a convenience to just have it accessible within our own homes. I believe the almost 5k retail price is just small compared to the long-term benefits it will provide. The 1k priced consumable to be replaced on a yearly basis is also so small a price. We can safely say that their prices are very affordable even for the low income households.

Now, the effectivity is again another story. Thus, I am really hoping they will provide a unit fir review so we could try it at home.


Below are the official press releases of the contract signing event:

FROM KA ERNIE TO KUYA KIM: THE LEGACY OF BARON ANTENNA LIVES ON

#kuyakim4baron #baronantennaph

Just as the famous “Walking Encyclopedia of the Philippines” Ernie Baron imparted knowledge to his listeners and viewers during his time as a broadcaster and TV Personality, the Baron Antenna also endeavors to be a reliable instrument of learning by providing Filipino Homes with clear reception to one of the more common medium of communication and information in the Philippines; the television.

With the beginning of 2019, ADTEL once again entrusts this advocacy to Kim Atienza, this generation’s “Trivia King” and host of the hit science-environmental educational show, “Matanglawin”, and Ernie Baron’s successor.

Initially conceptualized for the purpose of enhancing the television experience of Filipinos, it was not long before the true potential of Baron Antenna was realized. More than provide better entertainment, Baron Antenna could give people better access to the most effective communication tool in the Philippines before the Internet Boom: Television Broadcast. Thus, in 2003, the Baron Super Antenna was officially distributed by ADTEL INC under the Channel Distribution Department. The public responded to it so well that the year after, it won National Shopper’s Choice Award.

Following the overwhelming success of the Baron Super Antenna, other varieties of the product were developed, especially taking into account the mixed geographic composition of the country. In 2005, Kapamilya Gitnang Luzon or KGL, was launched as the go-to antenna for homes in the countryside. The Baron Extended Range Antenna, capable of receiving television signal even in the most remote of location in the Philippines, was made available in 2006.

From then on, Baron Antenna has continued to reach milestone after milestone as it grows to be a household name:

2009 : Baron Antenna sold 1 Million units

2015: Baron Receiver Link (BRL) Antenna, the first-of-its-kind digital antenna in the Philippines, hit the shelves

2017: The Power Bundle is introduced, combining the ABS-CBN TVPlus Digital Box and BRL Digital Antenna in one convenient and affordable package.

As of December 2018, ADTEL Inc., already distributed 3.5 Million Baron Antenna in more than 5,000 retail outlets NATIONWIDE.

Moreover, BARON Antenna is now being manufactured in a PEZA-accredited plant in Laguna, ensuring that only high quality products are delivered to the customers.

Baron Antenna is committed to give consumers new and innovative products that are technologically up-to-date yet affordable and durable. Just like Ka Ernie Baron, who gave his name to the brand, and Kuya Kim Atienza, who lent his image to it, Baron Antenna hopes to improve the lives of Filipinos by providing high quality television experience.

Baron Antenna

“Ang malinaw na solusyon sa malabong telebisyon sa kahit anong panahon!”

Baron Antenna products are distributed by ADTEL Inc., with office located at LBI Building, 57 Kalayaan Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City. For more information, please call (632) 435-1801 / (632) 435 1803 loc. 301 or email baron@adtelinc.com.ph.




KENT: THE WATER PURIFIERS THAT CHANGED THE GAME


#kuyakim4kent #kentph

2019 marks the year that the Trivia King, Kim Atienza becomes the face of KENT in the Philippines. Aside from being the successor of Ernie Baron, the Walking Encyclopedia of the Philippines, Kuya Kim is also famous as an advocate of good and healthy living. Survivor, Father, and Athlete, Kuya Kim has proven again and again that age is just a number and it’s never too late to start improving one’s life.

Is it any wonder why he has been chosen as the image of KENT Philippines, whose principal brand is a leader in healthcare products across the globe?

KENT offers a large variety of water purifiers and other healthcare products, each a result of intensive research and represents cutting-edge technology. Their gravity-based water purifiers, in particular, are equipped with Superior Ultra Filtration Technology. This technology not only makes it possible for the gravity-based water purifiers to operate without electricity, but also, completely makes for a chemical-free purification. The hollow fibre hydrophilic UF membrane with a pore size of 0.1 microns ensures that no micro-organisms such as bacteria and cysts pass through it, ensuring 100% microbe-free water without the use of chemicals like Chlorine, Bromine or Iodine.

With ADTEL Inc., whose advocacy is to improve the lives of Filipinos through modern technology, KENT water purifiers are now made available to Filipinos, who are becoming more aware and concerned about the quality of water coming from their taps and are turning to water purifiers for their supply of drinking water.

KENT Gold+

KENT Gold+ has an elegant table top design that can be placed on any flat surface. Its Tank-in-Tank configuration ensures that there is no overflow when water is poured into raw water tank even when the purified water tank is full. It is also this smart design that makes it possible for KENT Gold+ to have a remarkably high water-holding capacity; 10 litres of purified water storage capacity and an additional 10 liters in the raw water tank, ensuring continuous supply of purified water.


KENT Crystal
Just like KENT Gold+, KENT Crystal is also a gravity based water purifier that operates without electricity and does not use any chemicals such as chlorine, bromine or iodine for purification. But while Kent Gold+ is designed to be placed on a flat surface, KENT Crystal is specially-designed to be mounted on top of the dispenser. It also differs with KENT Gold+ in water-holding capacity with 8 liters of purified water storage capacity and 7 litres in the raw water tank.


With top quality certifications by the NSF, WQA, ISI and CE, any homeowner can be rest assured that KENT products adhere to not only national but also international standards. Driven by the purpose to offer good health to one and all, KENT is, without a doubt, the best partner a person can have for a healthy lifestyle.

KENT products are distributed by ADTEL Inc., with office located at LBI Building, 57 Kalayaan Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City. For more information, please call (632) 435-1801 / (632) 435 1803 loc. 301 or email kent@adtelinc.com.ph.

Sitel Honored with Four Anvil Awards


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Leading Global Customer Care Provider awarded for exceptional employee engagement and trailblazing BPO training programs for persons with disabilities

Pasig, Philippines Sitel, the BPO subsidiary of Sitel Group, one of the worlds largest customer experience companies, was honored with four prestigious Anvil Awards (one Gold and three Silver) – for Sitel Academy Plus: Gearing PWDs Toward Success in the BPO Workplace and Sitel Fit: Taking Steps to a Healthier BPO Workplace. These accolades shine the spotlight anew on Sitels continued commitment to strengthen and improve BPO employee engagement through health and wellness programs and provide exceptional BPO training to a wider range of next generation customer care professionals.

A symbol of excellence in Public Relations, the Anvil Awards of the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) are given out annually to exemplary public relations programs, tools, and practitioners for achieving the highest standards of PR practice, specifically outstanding professional insight, creativity, skill, and resourcefulness. A multi-sectoral panel of communications professionals painstakingly vets hundreds of entries to handpick award winners.

We are deeply honored to be recognized once again by the PRSP, stated Craig Reines, Sitel Chief Operating Officer Asia Pacific. These prestigious awards highlight Sitels commitment to continuously improving our workplace for our associates by launching fun and innovative programs aimed to promote their wellbeing while investing in the growing BPO industry in the Philippines. Our award-winning Sitel Academy program provides free essential BPO skills training to aspiring applicants and students and this year weve taken it a step further with Sitel Academy Plus, Reines explained. We now offer the same skills training to Persons with Disabilities, helping them overcome work skill gaps and gain employment at Sitel.

Sitel puts a premium on programs that put people first and provide opportunities to more Filipinos. These latest accolades underscore the companys dedication to creating a more inclusive and diverse BPO industry and improving the lives of BPO professionals in the Philippines.


Photo Caption:

Gabi ng Pangaral. Sitel executives received the companys four Anvil Awards at the 54th Annual Awards Night held at Marriot Hotel Manila in Pasay City. (L-R) AJ Maralit, General Manager ANZ; Tracy Elaine Molina, Vice President-Talent Acquisition; Jamie Blocker, Senior Director-Learning and Development; Urman Singh Jolly, Workforce Management Leader.
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