PHLPost Released Commemorative Stamps to Mark 100 Years of Philippine Cinema

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The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) and the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) unveiled the “SANDAAN - Celebrating 100 Years of Philippine Cinema”, a special commemorative stamp to mark the100 years of cinema in the Philippines.

The commemorative stamp depicts the logo of SANDAAN appearing on a stylized movie ticket, highlighting the dates 1919-2019.

Also, the limited copies of the souvenir stamp sheet features acclaimed director and producer Jose Nepomuceno, considered by many as the “Father of Philippine Movies”. His film Dalagang Bukid was the first Filipino-produced silent film, starring Atang de la Rama and Marcellano Ilagan. Dalagang Bukid was released on 12 September 1919.

The stamps were presented by PHLPost Business Lines Manager Maximo Sta. Maria III to FDCP Chairperson Liza-Diño Seguerra, Department of Tourism Assistant Secretary Roberto Alabado III, ABS-CBN COO of Broadcast and Director Laurenti Dyogi.

The FDCP will lead the year-long celebration of the Centennial Year of Philippine Cinema, which begins on 12 September 2019 and will culminate on 11 September 2020, per Presidential Proclamation No. 622 Series of 2018.

PHLPost has printed 30,000 pieces of the commemorative stamp and 5,000 pieces of the limited copies of the souvenir sheets. The stamp is being sold at P12.00 each and P55 for the souvenir sheet. Graphic artist Rodine Teodoro designed the stamps.

Stamps and Official First Day Covers of “100 Years of Philippine Cinema” will be available at the Philatelic Counter, Manila Central Post Office, all Mega Manila Post Offices, Postal Area 4, San Pablo, Postal Area 5, Mandaue, Postal Area 7, Davao, and Postal Area 8, Cagayan de Oro.

Top 6 Office Birthday Surprise Ideas For Your Boss

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In all the companies it is common that the entire employees got celebrated their birthday at the work station even though the companies also provide some gift hampers to them but very less time it is found that the employees are celebrating their Boss birthday. 

It is very rarely found that employees are celebrating and thanking the boss for being kind and fair throughout the year. Most of the time employees do not understand the hard work and dedication of boss.

So here are some ideas for making your boss birthday very special.

1.  Create a team card for a birthday wish

There are lots of birthday celebration ideas in office, it depends on how you want to celebrate the birthday. One of the best ways is to celebrate the birthday by giving some unique card, a single card but which is decorated and created by all the employees and have some quotes. Such card looks very nice and show how much respect you have for your boss. 

A team card is always a good idea to give as everyone can quote something different for him.

2. Decorate the Office

Every birthday celebration requires some things such as a cake, gifts, decorations, food, drinks and so on. If you are going to celebrate the birthday of your boss than there are lots of things to do. 

Decoration of office should be done, there are many things that are available in the market, with the help of such things you can decorate the office in a different manner and give the different look to the office for the special day. Proper decoration also gives a decent look to the office, with the help of decoration you can send the message that how much you all respect the boss.

3. Arrange a Cake as part of Birthday

Cake is the primary stage of the birthday celebration as everyone likes to eat the cake. There are lots of cake with various size and shape are available in the market, not only by size and shape but also the flavors are available it depends upon a person which type of cake he or she wants to book. 

There are lots of portals available who provide the birthday cake delivery to your doorstep. Before ordering the cake just confirm from someone the favorite flavor of your boss, and order the same flavor cake so that the boss get delighted.

4. Surprise for Boss

There are lots of office birthday ideas for boss on this occasion of the birthday so that the boss will get a surprise. Boss also deserve a nice and surprise birthday party as he always worried about the future of his employees. So if anything has been done by the employees he will appreciate it.

5. Give a birthday gift to boss

There are a number of things you can give as a gift to your boss, some of the gifts are a big coffee mug, a nice pen and many more such things which can be used by him regularly. 

If you are going to plan to give him/her a coffee mug then it should be printed with his/her picture and some good quotes. You can also send balloons online to him if he is not available in the office.

6. After work celebrations

Sometimes it is found that there are lots of work in the office and it is not possible for the employee and also for the boss to spend some valuable time for the celebration. 

So it is the best idea to celebrate the birthday celebration after work, then there will be no bar of time. Party can be organized in the office or maybe out of the office, this will be one of the best ideas to celebrate the birthday after work and give the boss a pleasant surprise.

There are lots of ideas available through which you can celebrate the birthday of your boss, it is always good to celebrate the birthday of your boss as they never expect something like this from his teammates. 

Office birthday celebrations require a good cake, a nice decoration along with some food. A birthday celebration in the office is nothing but the procedure to know each and every teammate.

Dusit International Continues Philippines Expansion with Grand Opening of Davao Hotel

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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte among the dignitaries attending the official launch of the premium development, which sits at the heart of Davao City’s new central business district, Lanang.

Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, and Torre Lorenzo Development Corporation (TLDC), one of the fastest-growing real estate development companies in the Philippines, celebrated the inauguration of dusitD2 Davao hotel on 6 September 2019 with a special ceremony held in the elegant Dusit Thani Grand Ballroom.

Hosted by Mr Lim Boon Kwee, COO, Dusit International, and Mr Tomas P. Lorenzo, CEO, TLDC, the special event was attended by local dignitaries including Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, and Davao City Vice Mayor Sebastian Duterte, alongside representatives from leading local businesses and the tourism and hospitality industry.

Demonstrating Dusit International’s and TLDC’s commitment to having a positive local impact, during the event TLDC made a donation to the Armed Forces of the Philippines Educational Benefit System Office (AFPEBSO), which assists the dependents of wounded soldiers.

Soft opened in March this year, the upscale, full-service dusitD2 Davao hotel is TLDC’s latest premium development in the Davao region. The property comprises 120 well-appointed guest rooms and suites in a prime location off JP Laurel, Lanang, close to the city’s shopping malls, business district, and IT Park. Davao International Airport can be reached in 15 minutes by car.

Designed by renowned Philippine architect Manny Samson, and inspired by ‘the vibrancy of life,’ the hotel has been carefully crafted to reflect Dusit’s unique brand of Thai-inspired gracious hospitality while also embracing the cultural richness of the destination.

Besides the spacious Dusit Thani Grand Ballroom and several adjoining function rooms, hotel facilities include a courtyard swimming pool with children’s pool and play zone, the Madayaw Café all-day dining restaurant, the sophisticated Siam Lounge, the signature Namm Spa, and the fully equipped DFiT Fitness Centre. Dusit’s signature Benjarong Thai Restaurant will open soon.

dusitD2 Davao hotel is just one of three new projects Dusit International has signed to manage for TDLC in Davao. Also set to hold their grand openings soon are Dusit Thani Residence Davao, and The Beach Club at Lubi Plantation Island, Managed by Dusit.

Soft opened this month, Dusit Thani Residence Davao is located next to dusitD2 Davao hotel and comprises 174 well-appointed residences and suites for short and extended stays. Designed to redefine luxury accommodation in the region, the deluxe property’s spacious rooms feature high-quality furnishings, well-equipped kitchenettes, and the latest in-room technology.

Soft-opened in December 2018, meanwhile, The Beach Club at Lubi Plantation Island, Managed by Dusit, is an exclusive island retreat just off the coast of the Davao Gulf (only 10 minutes by boat from Pindasan Port). Alongside 18 beautiful Seafront Villas overlooking a private beach, this special destination offers a large swimming pool, a children’s play area, a spacious events hall, and the Tarictic Grill & Snack Bar. A watersports and diving centre is set to open soon.

“We are humbled and honoured to have the opportunity to bring our Thai-inspired gracious hospitality to Davao and to work with Torre Lorenzo Development Corporation to help promote the region to the world at large,” said Mr Lim Boon Kwee, when addressing the audience at the opening event. “dusitD2 Davao, Dusit Thani Residence Davao, and The Beach Club at Lubi Plantation Island, Managed by Dusit are perfectly positioned to meet the growing demand for premium developments in the region, and we look forward to making them all a resounding success.”

Dusit International’s property portfolio now comprises 271 properties (nine owned and 262 managed) operating under six brands across 13 countries. The company has more than 50-Dusit branded hotels in the pipeline and expects to open at least 10-12 hotels per year in key destinations from 2020 onwards.