CEFBEX 2023: The largest F&B Exposition in Central Visayas is Back!

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The City of Cebu is set to become the epicenter of food innovation in South East Asia as Worldbex Services International, the leading event organizers in the country, is set to showcase the 13th edition of Cebu Food and Beverages Expo (CEFBEX) 2023. As Cebu is celebrated for its rich culinary heritage, CEFBEX 2023 will highlight a myriad of flavors, talents, and innovations in the food and beverage industry. CEFBEX 2023 is co-located with two other mega expositions, the Philippine Building and Construction Expositions (PHILBEX) and Cebu Auto Show (CAS). This grand amalgamation promises an unforgettable experience that transcends boundaries, celebrates progress, and showcases remarkable advancements in the realms of architecture, gastronomy, and automotive innovation.

Building on the resounding successes of MAFBEX (Manila Foods and Beverages Expo) and IFBEX (Iloilo Foods and Beverages Expo), CEFBEX 2023 is set to bring the “Fully Loaded Flavor” experience to all the Cebuanos! A culinary adventure awaits visitors as they traverse a landscape of flavors - from time-honored traditional recipes passed down through generations to daring culinary experiments, this exposition celebrates the

rich tapestry of taste that adorns our palates. With top chefs, restaurateurs, and food aficionados gathering under one roof, this event is set to tantalize taste buds, inspire gastronomic creativity, and connect businesses with discerning food enthusiasts.

In a collaborative effort with the Department of Agriculture, BFAR and the Cebu Famers’ Market, CEFBEX 2023 aims to shed light on the importance of sustainable agriculture and responsible seafood practices. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the significance of local farming, aquaculture, and the vital role they play in the culinary world. Their booth also sells a wide range of organic produce, Filipino side dishes such as shrimp paste (bagoong), Fermented fruits (bruo), Danggit, local harvest veggies and many more that will surely satisfy your Filipino tongue. As CEFBEX 2023 unfolds, it promises to captivate, inspire, and ignite a fervor for excellence, transcending boundaries and showcasing the finest innovations in the realms of food, agriculture, and aquatic resources. Join us in experiencing a world where progress knows no limits.

The CEFBEX along with PHILBEX Cebu and CAS is set to be an unforgettable experience, and we encourage everyone to save the date from September 14th to 17th from 10 AM to 7 PM at the IEC Convention Center Cebu (IC3). Join us for an exceptional celebration of excellence in food, design, and automobiles, as Cebu City springs to life with the triumphant convergence of "Cebu Trio" - featuring CEFBEX,

PHILBEX CEBU, and CAS. This event is proudly organized by Worldbex Services International.

Don't miss this historic occasion. Registration is currently open; please pre-register at:

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Lista and MoneyMax partner to make credit card applications easier

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With the goal of improving access to credit, Lista, the fastest-growing financial management app in the Philippines, announced a partnership with the country’s largest personal finance platform, MoneyMax.

The product of this groundbreaking collaboration is the new Credit Cards feature on the Lista app. It gives users the ability to view curated card offers, compare cards, and easily apply for their preferred card in just a matter of clicks.

 

Redefining convenience

In today’s economy, credit cards are a convenient way to extend one’s spending capabilities. However, many Filipinos perceive applying for a credit card to be a difficult and stringent affair. Additionally, a recent TransUnion Philippines study on local perceptions towards credit found that despite most Filipinos having a general understanding of credit concepts, the penetration rate for credit cards in the country stood at only 25%[1].

Better access to credit can help foster greater financial inclusion. The integration of seamless credit card application on the Lista app does away with many of the perceived difficulties in applying for a credit card. Having a side-by-side card comparison feature also makes it easier for users to pick the card that best fits their needs.

These user-centric solutions provide Filipinos better control and convenience over their financial choices – potentially opening greater financial opportunities to more people.

 

Bridging the gap to financial empowerment

On the significance of the partnership with MoneyMax, Lista co-founder Khriztina Lim said, “Lista was created to provide Filipinos with purpose-driven solutions for their personal and business finances. Credit plays an important role not only in driving economic growth, but also in helping people purchase goods and services that can change lives for the better. We are excited to work with MoneyMax to streamline the credit card application process through Lista. Through this partnership, we will utilize technology to bridge the gaps that keep Filipinos from greater financial inclusion – empowering more people to live healthier financial lives.”

 

Embracing the future of finance

The new Credit Card app feature and the partnership with MoneyMax are the latest milestones in Lista’s commitment to supporting Filipinos throughout each step of their financial journeys. Users can expect more exciting initiatives to further simplify budgeting, saving, credit, and other aspects of personal financial management to come soon.

For a financially healthy tomorrow, download the Lista app today.


Lista is available to download for free on both iOS and Android platforms. Download now via the App Store or Google Play Store.



About MoneyMax:

MoneyMax is the Philippines’ largest financial marketplace for products such as car insurance, credit cards, and loans. Since its establishment in 2014 as part of the MoneyHero Group – a market leading personal finance aggregation and comparison company in Greater Southeast Asia – over 40 million Filipinos have benefitted from MoneyMax’s services. Through a free, impartial platform that enables users to easily compare, choose, and apply for the right products online, MoneyMax empowers Filipinos to lead healthier financial lives.

To learn more about MoneyMax, visit https://www.moneymax.ph/. MoneyMax is also on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.



[1] https://newsroom.transunion.ph/transunion-study-finds-major-gaps-in-unbanked-filipinos-credit-knowledge/

NCCA, DTI launches the first Creative Industries Month 2023

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With this year’s theme Celebrating Filipino Creativity, Advancing Creative Philippines, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) celebrates the first Philippine Creative Industries Month 2023. The official launch of the event will be held at the Rizal Park Open Air Auditorium, Manila at 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. on September 17, 2023. The celebration will mainly offer simultaneous workshops and a concert with the support of National Parks Development Committee and Concert @ the Park. In line with the theme, this year’s PCIM aims to recognize the talents of Filipinos by celebrating their achievements not only in the local scenes but also highlighting their contributions in the international stage.

“ As we embark in this exciting journey of celebrating Filipino creativity and advancing the creative industries in the Philippines, working hand in hand, we can use this occasion to highlight the importance and impact of the Cultural Mapping Law, also known as republic Act 11961, which I principally sponsored and authored. This law is a valuable tool in documenting, preserving, and promoting our cultural heritage, ensuring that it remains a source of inspiration and pride for future generations” – a message from Senator Loren Legarda,Senate President Pro-Tempore and Chairperson, Senate Committee on Culture and the Arts.

“With PCIDA and with the push towards a Malikhaing Pilipinas and a more Malikhaing Pinoy, we dream that arts, culture, and creativity are one that all 110 million plus Filipinos will realize, value, celebrate, cherish, call their own, and most especially, love…” - a message from Cong. Christopher “Toff” de Venecia, Pangasinan, 4th District.

SIMULTANEOUS WORKSHOPS at RIZAL PARK

This year’s workshop will tackle different topics each specific domains such as; Learning Filipino through Wikaharian by Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. for the audiovisual media domain;

How to start your own blockchain game project? by Dr. Albert Mulles of METATOKYO and Learning Through Minecraft Exhibit by Department of Science and Technology (DOST) for digital interactive media domain; Events Management Workshop for creative services domain; Shoemaking Workshop, Parol Making Workshop, Jewelry Making Workshop, and T-shirt Printing Workshop for design domain; Basic Comics Workshop by Rustico Limosinero and Book Selling and Exhibit by Barasoain Kalinangan Foundation Inc. for publishing and printed media domain; Song Writing Workshop by Joey Ayala, Theater Acting Workshop by Nanding Josef, Dance Workshop, Puppetry Workshop by the Samahan ng mga Papetir ng Pilipinas for Performing Arts Domain; Pottery Workshop by the OdangPutikPottery, Painting Workshop by the Egai Fernandez, Basic Photography Workshop by the Federation of Philippine Photographers Foundation for visual arts domain; Baybayin Workshop, Pabalat Making, Ilocos Empanada Making, and Traditional Weaving Demo for Traditional Cultural Expression Domain; and NCCA Papercraft Series and Exhibit for cultural sites domain.

LIVE CONCERT at CONCERT at the PARK

The Live Concert intends to demonstrate the vibrancy of the country’s culture and arts by giving platform to local artists to show their undying passion and efforts in performing. The featured artists are the following: Bayang Barrios, Colot it Red, Halili Cruz Dance Company, J Crisis, Joey Ayala, Johnoy Danao, Kammerchor Manila, Ms. Sarah Straschko, National Ballroom Ensemble, Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group, Sindaw Philippines, Teatro ni Juan and The Nightingales

PERYA NG SINING, BUKAL NG GALING in Bacolod and Iloilo

The NCCA will bring promotion of the goods, products, and services of the Philippine creative industries and awareness on its role in nation-building and socioeconomic advancement to Bacolod and Iloilo.Perya ng Sining, Bukal ng Galing will showcase an exhibit featuring the domains of creative industries. An array of activities are line up for this event which includes, demonstrations, lectures, art markets, art and crafts demo and film showing for these
3-day event in Bacolod and Iloilo.

SUMMIT OF PHILIPPINE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES MONTH

The PCIM Summit will be held on September 29 and will serve as a space and platform for exchanging ideas between government officials, creative industry leaders, professionals, and students.

The summit harmonizes a wide range of creative minds, from professionals to aspiring beginners, to develop a dedicated and creative community. With the efforts to explore and tackle significant themes about the Creative Economy, Creative Disruption, Creative Design, Creative Governance, and Creative Spaces, the PCIM will provide keynote addresses, presentations, and panel discussions.

 

PHILIPPINE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT ACT

Republic Act No. 11904, also known as the “Philippine Creative Industries Development Act,” signed in 2022, mandates the further prosperity of Philippine creative industries by protecting and strengthening the rights and capacities of creative firms, artists, artisans, creators, workers, indigenous cultural communities, content providers, and stakeholders in the creative industries.

Creative industries are classified into nine domains: Audiovisual Media, Digital Interactive Media, Creative Services, Design, Publishing and Printed Media, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Traditional Cultural Expressions, and Cultural Sites. The law provides supplementary support to the specified domains that face numerous limitations which prevent their supplemental growth.