EATS HERE! MAFBEX Returns For a Culinary Journey!

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Worldbex Services International continues to celebrate diverse industries with its premier food and beverage event, the Manila Foods and Beverage Expo (MAFBEX).

Celebrating its 18th year milestones this 2024, the Manila Foods and Beverages Expo (MAFBEX) is coming back this June 12 to 16, 2024 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila, providing the next level of culinary journey for food enthusiasts and businesses sectors from all over the world to showcase their love and passion for a gastronomic and flavorful experience.EATS HERE, a play on words on “It’s here!” and “Eat” is the MAFBEX theme for this year’s show. MAFBEX 2024 will showcase a series of competitions and highlights that will surely satisfy your tastebuds. World-renowned chefs gather for an exclusive one-on-one learning opportunity that will spice up your cravings for new menu ideas at the Chefs of the World, a stage show featuring the very best from the F&B industry. MAFBEX is hosting the return of the Culinary Cup 2024: Home Chef Edition, the battle for the next home cook chef champion!

Experience the unique culinary flair from the Young Hoteliers’ Exposition (YHE), featuring students from De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde and other culinary institutions that will keep your appetite entertained during the event. MAFBEX will also feature zones and areas that focus on certain demographics, such as the Brew District, Wines & Spirits, International Pavilions and the Franchise Zone.

Join us in MAFBEX 2024 as we continue to be an avenue for local businesses and introduce their product to a wide array of audience not just from the Philippines, but all across the world.

This event helps bring in more opportunities for food and beverages sectors, MSME’s and students to grow and connect with global influencers and biggest brands in the industry

Featuring only the best, MAFBEX will surely deliver another record breaking event foot traffic as we remain to be the pillar of the food and beverage industry for many years to come. Get your tickets now and learn more about MAFBEX 2024 VIA https://mafbex.com/

MAFBEX 2024 is organized by Worldbex Services International and for the benefit of ABS CBN Foundation Incorporated.

How To Get Quality Customer References

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The value of customer references cannot be overstated in today’s business climate; they serve as testimonials to the efficacy and quality of a product or service. Establishing credible, effective customer references requires a strategic approach and a commitment to nurturing strong customer relationships. These references can significantly bolster a company's reputation and support sales initiatives. Below, you’ll find essential strategies and insights into cultivating and maintaining this vital business resource.

Establishing a Strong Relationship with Your Customers

To secure valuable customer references, building trust with clients is paramount. Genuine appreciation and recognition for their patronage are essential, ensuring they feel valued beyond mere testimonials. This involves attentive customer service, ongoing dialogue, and understanding their needs. Responding to feedback demonstrates a commitment to improving service and valuing customer input. Personalization strengthens connections, tailoring interactions to individuals to show respect and understanding. This personal attention fosters a willingness in customers to provide references. Establishing a robust relationship enables candid conversations when requesting testimonials. Trustworthy and satisfied customers are more likely to endorse products or services enthusiastically, resulting in authentic and persuasive references. This approach outlines how to get quality customer references effectively.

Creating a Robust Customer Reference Program

Creating a structured customer reference program is key to gathering high-quality testimonials efficiently. This program should outline how to identify potential references, reach out to them, and capture their insights effectively. Recognition of customers' efforts is crucial. Establishing a simple process for documenting and tracking feedback helps build a reliable repository of references for promotional purposes. Training your team on the importance of references and how to engage customers in the program is essential for success. Equipping them with the right skills ensures confident interactions with customers. Regula revaluation and refinement of the program are necessary. Feedback drives improvements that enhance participation and streamline the process for both customers and company representatives. 

Incentivizing Customers for Their Time and Help

Recognizing the value of customer time, and offering incentives for references is effective. Incentives can vary, including discounts, special access, or public recognition, aiming to express gratitude without compromising testimonial authenticity. It's best to surprise customers with incentives after they've provided a reference. Acknowledgment in community forums or events can also deepen relationships and set examples for others. Choose incentives that match contributions and align with your company ethos, showcasing respect for customers and their input. 

Tailoring Your Request to Match Customer Experience

Different customers offer different perspectives, so tailoring your reference request is key. A long-time customer might share a detailed case study, while a newer one could provide a quick video testimonial. Understanding this helps set appropriate expectations and guide customers in sharing experiences that resonate. When asking for a reference, personalize your request and respect the customer's time. Explain why their story matters and how it can assist others. Offer various formats like written reviews or videos to accommodate different preferences and ensure authenticity. 

Leveraging Social Proof Through Case Studies and Testimonials

Harnessing social proof, like customer case studies and testimonials, can significantly influence potential clients by showcasing real-life successes with your product or service. Case studies delve into detailed customer journeys, illustrating before-and-after scenarios to highlight positive outcomes. 

Testimonials capture genuine enthusiasm, whether written or in video format, fostering immediate emotional connections. While obtaining quality customer references may seem complex, with careful planning and a deep understanding of your customer base, you can cultivate a pool of advocates who provide credible endorsements, benefiting your business in the long run. Overall, the concerted effort to collect customer references pays off significantly. Through strong relationships, a structured reference program, appropriate incentives, personalized requests, and the strategic use of social proof, businesses can amass a trove of customer endorsements that strengthen brand credibility and drive growth.

2nd International Conference on Language Endangerment

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𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐀 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐏𝐄𝐋-𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐒𝐈𝐊

IKA-2 PANDAIGDIGANG KUMPERENSIYA SA NANGANGANIB NA WIKA

(2nd International Conference on Language Endangerment)

MB Auditorium, Philippine Normal University

Lungsod Maynila, Pilipinas

9–11 Oktubre 2024

Pagbibigay-lakas sa mga Katutubong Mamamayan tungo sa Pagpapasigla ng mga Wika (Empowering Indigenous Peoples towards Revitalizing the Languages)

Description:

Ang Ika-2 Pandaigdigang Kumperensiya sa Nanganganib na Wika ay sama-samang itinataguyod ng Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF), Language Study Center ng Philippine Normal University (LSC-PNU), Departamento ng Linggwistiks ng Unibersidad ng Pilipinas Diliman (UP-Lingg), at Departamento ng Filipino ng De La Salle University (DLSU-Filipino). Ito ay tatlong araw na in-person na kumperensiya na magsisilbing venue para sa mga eksperto, iskolar ng wika, mananaliksik-wika, at mga miyembro ng katutubong pamayanang kultural o indigenous cultural communities (ICC) upang magbahaginan ng mga pag-aaral at karanasan, at magpalitan ng idea sa pagtugon sa mga isyung may kaugnayan sa panganganib ng wika. 

Layunin nitong mabigyang-lakas at kakayahan ang mga katutubong mamamayan o indigenous peoples (IP) sa pamamagitan ng kanilang pakikisangkot sa pagbuo ng mga patakaran, programa, at pananaliksik para sa pangangalaga ng kanilang wika. Kinikilala ng ICLE 2024 ang angking kakayahan at kakanyahan ng mga IP sa pangangalaga ng kanilang sariling wika at kultura. Sa International Decade of Indigenous Languages (IDIL) 2022-2032 Global Action Plan (GAP), tinukoy ang mga IP bilang isa mga key targets na pangkat na mahalagang maisangkot sa mga gawaing pangwika. Bilang mga IP, sila ang mangunguna sa pagbabago, sila ang may karapatan at tungkulin na magsalin o magtransmit ng kanilang mga wika sa susunod na henerasyon. Ngunit hindi nila ito magagawang mag-isa kung walang tulong mula sa mga ahensiya ng pamahalaan, institusyon, organisasyon, eksperto, mananaliksik, at iba pang entidad.

Kayâ, sa Kumperensiyang ito, itatampok ang mga pag-aaral na nakatuon sa mga nabuo/binubuong patakarang pangwika, pagdodokumento ng wika, pagpapasigla ng wika, IP education, community-based programs, at ibang pang paksang makatutugon sa pangangalaga ng katutubong wika. 

Target na Kalahok:

Ang Kumperensiya ay inaasahang dadaluhan ng mga Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representatives (IPMR), elders, culture bearers, guro, mananaliksik, at kinatawan ng mga organisasyon, institusyon, at ahensiya ng pamahalaan na mula sa iba’t ibang panig ng Pilipinas. 

Pagpaplano at Patakarang Pangwika

- ahensiya ng pamahalaan

- kolehiyo at unibersidad

- pribadong institusyon

- non-governmental organizations (NGO)

· Pagdodokumento at Deskripsiyon ng Wika

· Community-Based Programs

- programang inisyatiba ng komunidad 

- paglilipat ng wika

- pagpapasigla ng wika

· Indigenous Peoples Education (IPEd)

- pagpapaunlad ng wika

- kagamitang pampagtuturo

- estratehiya sa pagtuturo

 · Mother Tongue-Based-Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE)

· Pagbuo ng resources

- ortograpiya

- diksiyonaryo

- glosaryo

- aklat

Ang isusumiteng Abstrak ay kinakailangang naglalaman ng sumusunod:

1. Abstrak na hindi lalampas sa 400 na salita.

- pamagat ng abstrak

- teksto ng abstrak

- keywords

- sanggunian at footnote (kung aplikable)

2. Format para sa isusumiteng abstrak:

- naka-Word file sa A4-sized bond paper

- 1 inch margin sa lahat ng gilid

- double space

- Times New Roman, 12 font size

3. Ang abstrak ay maaaring nasa wikang Filipino o Ingles.

4. Ang dokumento ay nakaayon sa format ng KWF Manwal sa Masinop na Pagsulat, kung ang abstract ay nasa wikang Filipino.

Paanyaya sa pagsusumite ng papel-pananaliksik:

Inaanyayahan ang publiko, lalo na ang mga guro, mananaliksik, iskolar ng wika, at miyembro ng mga katutubong pamayanang kultural o indigenous cultural communities (ICC) na magpasa ng kanilang mga pag-aaral na tumatalakay, ngunit hindi limitado, sa sumusunod na paksa:

5. Ito ay dapat na orihinal na akda at hindi pa naisusumite upang ipresenta sa iba pang kumperensiya o ilalathala sa mga publikasyon.

6. Ang abstrak ay maaaring indibidwal o grupo (2–4 na tao) ng mananaliksik. 

7. Ang mananaliksik ay maaari lamang magsumite ng hanggang dalawang abstrak—isa para sa indibidwal at isa para sa grupo.

Ipadala ang panukalang papel-pananaliksik sa https://bit.ly/ICLE-Filipino o https://bit.ly/ICLE-English

. Ang huling araw ng pagsusumite ng abstrak ay sa . Para sa iba pang detalye, bisitahin ang Facebook page ng Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino at Pandaigdigang Kumperensiya sa Nanganganib na Wika 2024.