In the thriving center of Caloocan City, a grand mall has
found a new beginning. SM City Grand Central, once a defining shopping
destination in the city, is opening its doors this November 26, 2022, Friday at
2pm to a new shopping generation.
The brand-new SM City Grand Central is nothing short of
spectacular. The sprawling SM Store and SM Supermarket, speak of the grandness
the mall takes pride on. It has 6 levels of top-notch stores, trendy shops and
multi-cuisine restaurants that signal the rising demand for global tastes.
Connecting the mall with the rest of the city is the LRT
Monumento Station. A central station that welcomes a booming influx of
commuters, office workers and families passing through. Grab-to-go shops of
fast food, cafés, bakeries and pasalubong stores line the station, offering
commuters a quick refreshing break in between train rides.
Level 4 is a wonderland for gamers and techies with
Cyberzone offering a myriad of gadget and computer shops. The cinema is also
featured on this level alongside a food court that boasts of innumerable flavor
choices.
Top off a day of shopping at Level 5 where a sprawling
outdoor terrace of greens offers a space of calm. Lush greeneries intersect
with cafés, restaurants, and yes, a chapel for anyone seeking a spiritual
retreat.
Come and experience the renewed pride and grandness of SM
City Grand Central. Holding its reign once again as the grand shopping
destination in Caloocan City and the rest of Camanava.
To honor the invaluable
contributions of National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Kidlat
Tahimik to the development of independent Philippine Cinema, the Film
Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and the Department of Foreign
Affairs’ (DFA) Public and Cultural Diplomacy arms will hold free screenings and a talkback session
on November 28 to December 8.
The National
Artist, born Eric
de Guia, is known for his films that often critique neocolonialism, and his
bamboo camera which symbolizes his exceptional local storytelling. The “Tribute
to Kidlat Tahimik: Lolo of Filipino Indie Cinema” aims to boost the creative industry and showcase
Philippine culture by featuring his award-winning and internationally-acclaimed
films.
Kidlat Tahimik
has received accolades from local and international award-giving bodies such as
Cinemalaya, Gawad Urian, Prince Claus Fund, Amiens International Film Festival,
and Berlin International Film Festival through decades of his career.
Five notable works from the National Artist will be
screened for free on the Vimeo Channel including the following: Perfumed Nightmares (1977), Sino Lumikha ng Yoyo? Sino ang Lumikha ng
Moon Buggy? (1979), Turumba
(1981), Bakit Dilaw ang Gitna ng
Bahaghari? (1994), and Balikbayan #1:
Memories of Overdevelopment Redux III (2015).
Additionally, the “Talkback with Kidlat Tahimik” will
be moderated by professor, writer, and producer Jag Garcia that will take place
on November 30, 4 PM via Zoom.
“Through this retrospective and talkback session with
National Artist and Father of Philippine Independent Cinema Kidlat Tahimik,
made possible by a partnership with DFA, audiences, especially our local
independent filmmakers will hear from the National Artist himself. As we shine
the spotlight on his films, we hope to see more independent films influenced by
local stories and our culture on the silver screen in the near future,” said
FDCP Chairperson and CEO Diño.
The event is also
in line with FDCP’s marking of the first Philippine Film Industry Month last
September, as
mandated by Presidential Proclamation 1085, with the theme "Ngayon Ang Bagong
Sinemula," which celebrates the heritage, significance, and legacy of
Philippine Cinema.
The restaurant industry was among the sectors that suffered the worst from the crises brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
With the limitations on dine-in services and branches operating at reduced capacity, it easily became one of the hardest hit sectors, incurring millions of deficits, massive layoffs, and even permanent business closures.
“The previous year, 2020, has been the most challenging year for all of us. Being in a restaurant business where casual dine-in has been the norm, placing the entire country under ECQ was a big blow,” said Pauline Bondad, Vice President of Silver Peak Group of Companies (SPGC).
Over a year and a half passed into the pandemic, SPGC’s restaurants and fast food brands found ways to reinvent their businesses to keep up with the shift due to the series of lockdowns enforced all over the country.
Goldwins Comida Corporation is one of the SPGC companies that challenged themselves to quickly shift gears and confront these difficulties positively.
With all the changes presented to the company, they realized the need to re-center the business and uphold its unbreakable commitment to maintain its core of keeping the best interest of its stakeholders in their operations.
“Amid the test of our times, we gave more importance to living out with our core values. Our core values of selflessness, integrity, loyalty, versatility, excellence, and respect,” Bondad noted.
Having the renewed thrust to serve their community amid the crises, they launched campaigns within the company to provide financial stability and regard the welfare of its employees, while still providing a memorable dining experience to their customers.
“I always believe that the true growth of a company is not only measured by profit but also by the number of employees whose lives it has improved. When times get rough, it is an opportunity to give more significance to our local community,” the SPGC executive said.
Likewise, the company explored more creative and innovative ways to generate income to keep the business afloat and extend service to their customers more efficiently. They strengthened their delivery services to allow patrons to enjoy their favorite dishes even in the comforts of their homes.
The company tapped PLDT Enterprise for connectivity solutions that empower the business with strong and reliable internet to support its store operations.
“PLDT Enterprise has been filling the gap in providing solutions that our company alone cannot provide. Our restaurants need help in reaching out to people and at the same time people reaching to us whenever they order,” Bondad said.
“We at PLDT Enterprise have been assisting companies as they navigate the challenges of the new normal. Through our reliable enterprise solutions, we aim to enable businesses to overcome the difficulties they face with the help of technology. We thank Goldwins Comida Corporation for their continued trust in our capability and we assure them of our commitment to being their reliable partner in solving their modern-day business challenges,” said Jojo Gendrano, FVP and Head for PLDT and Smart Enterprise.
PLDT Enterprise recently introduced its Unbreakable Commitment campaign to highlight its partnerships with different organizations in the country to exhibit how collaborations helped companies to thrive amid difficult circumstances and in turn, contribute to the lives of Filipinos.
The campaign also reinforces PLDT Enterprise’s unbreakable commitment to boost the efficiency and productivity of organizations with the use of technology.
The country’s largest fully integrated telecommunications provider has been a constant support to companies such as Goldwins Comida Corporation as it embraces digital transformation to adapt to the evolving business environment.
“PLDT Enterprise’s vision is aligned with our vision. Always prioritizing the guest and employees. Our restaurant needs to be present and preferred by the market to generate sales. We need to market our brand through the help of your technology,” said Bondad.
The restaurant company believes that a successful business needs not only to be efficient and resilient but also responsive to the needs of its employees, customers, and the community it serves. With the help of the right partner, the company is bound to take off to reach new heights and emerge victorious despite the hindrances it may encounter.
“I encourage all of those who are just starting to have their business just to keep on going and pursue; always to make your business sustainable, and for my fellow entrepreneurs, remember to always live your lives with purpose. From the darkness of the pandemic comes the realization that we need to strive harder and move forward to our road of excellence,” Bondad added.
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