Tosca Puno's media launch

The stage is now set for the equally talented daughter of Rico J.... Tosca Puno!

On October 4, 2018, 6:30PM at Aliw Theater Lobby, the media launch of Tosca Puno for her first album which she wrote and dedicated to all the parents will be held. 

The Inspirational OPM Album is entitled “Full Of Love” and streaming on Spotify, iTunes and Apple Music already. All songs are original and written by Tosca Puno and arranged by Direk Adonis Tabanda with a Bonus Track of a duet of “Kapalaran” with the legend, Rico J. Puno, her Dad.

Tosca is truly grateful to her Dad, the catalyst in making the Inspirational OPM Album possible. Rico J. Puno, is a popular Filipino pop singing artist, comedian, and television host who is credited as a pioneer-promoter of original Filipino music with hit songs like “May Bukas Pa and Magkasuyo Buong Gabi among others.

Tosca and Rico will perform at Aliw@40 Anniversary Concert on October 4, 2018 at 8PM at Aliw Theater. In 1976, Puno won the Aliw Award for Most Promising Entertainer. Two years later, he became Aliw's Entertainer of the Year.

Zoomanity Group: Teachers Month Promo

For more than 15 years, Zoomanity Group through its managed theme parks; Zoobic Safari in Subic, Paradizoo in Cavite, Zoocobia in Clark, Zoocolate Hills in Bohol and Residence Inn in Tagaytay has been actively participating in the month-long series of activities in support of the annual worldwide celebration of Teachers Month led by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the World Teachers’ Day – celebrated on 4th of October which aims to mobilize support for teachers, and ensure that their needs are met to carry out their important role of molding the minds of the country’s youth.

For this year, Zoomanity Group made a promo to ensure that our teachers can visit the parks that are continuously helping the kids understand the animal kingdom. For every 3 companions paid, the teacher will be free of charge for the entrance to any theme parks under Zoomanity Group from September 5, 2018 till October 5, 2018.

Here’s another perks also for the rest of the year; Zoolit Booklet: What you need for every vacation.

For only Php 399 per booklet, If you're planning a vacation soon. Get ZOOLIT BOOKLET with Php 10K in Savings.

You can use it to any theme parks;

Zoobic Safari (SBMA)

Zoocolate Thrills (Bohol)

Residence Inn (Tagaytay)

Paradizoo (Cavite)

Zoocobia (Clark) .

Hotels;

Residence Inn Tagaytay

Tiara Hotel Subic Azotea

Bel Air Makati

Inclusion;

6- 50% off entrance tickets

6- Buy 1 take 1 entrance tickets

2- 50% off hotel accommodation

1- Free Zing Zipline ride

1- Free Photo (Worth Php295)

1- Free Zooc Rid

1- 30% off discount (Restaurant)

1- 40% off Souvenir shop

And more freebies.

Total savings, more than Php 10K.

For inquiries; 09778978877/ 9170213 or send email to grace@tagmedia.asia and for more promo please log on to zoomanity.com.ph

[RESERVE YOUR SLOTS NOW] ASEAN Agriculture Summit 2018 | October 1, 2018 | SMX Convention Center Manila

The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN BAC) Philippines Chair Joey Concepcion invites you to the 2018 ASEAN AGRICULTURE SUMMIT happening on October 1, 2018 to be held at the SMX Convention Center Manila, Seashell Lane, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines.

On its second run, the ASEAN Agriculture Summit will present ongoing developments in agriculture enterprises that operate using the inclusive business and 3Ms (money, market, mentorship) models. Panelists across ASEAN will share their experiences and strategies that will encourage policy adjustment and system transformation for the agribusinesses. 

In line with this year’s theme of “Champions and Emerging Icons of Inclusive Business, Technology and Innovation in Agriculture”, the first AGROW Awards will take place after the plenary in recognition of inspiring agripreneurs, enablers and smallholder farmers across different countries, and how sustainable agripreneurship is the game-changer for their survival, growth and shared prosperity.

                                        Reserve your slot (PHP 1,500 each)

                 
                  

For any inquiries, please call us at +634 5185 and look for Ms. Kaye de Ocera or email us at aseanagrisummit@gmail.com.

The Grand Aliw@40 Concert Press Conference at MESA

To celebrate the 40th Year Anniversary of Aliw Awards Foundation, a benefit concert is set and dubbed as “Aliw@40 Concert” ‪on October 4, 2018‬ at Aliw Theater with more than 10 performers to make the celebration grand and in full force to give you a night that you will never forget,  here are the performers in this one night concert:

•    Pilita Corales
•    Hajji Alejandro
•    Jun Pulistico
•    Rico J. Puno
•    Imelda Papin
•    Liza Macuja Elizalde
•    Ballet Manila
•    LA Santos 
•    Kuh Ledesma
•    Keith Martin
•    Val John 
•    The Infinite 
•    3rd Avenue
•    Asia’s Best Singing Competition Winners 

Presscon @ MESA, Tomas Morato, Quezon City: Ms.Grace Nicolas of Tag Media, Derik Frank Mamaril, Alice Reyes of Aliw Foundation

What makes the event interesting is the combination of two young, amazing and top directors who are making a difference in their own ways both locally and abroad. The musical director is no other than Direk Adonis Tabanda who just arrived from Dubai for the sold out concert of Morrisette Amon. Concert Director Direk Frank Lloyd Mamaril on the other hand directed the 2016 Concert of Lani Misalucha, the Star Awards Concert of the Year. Both directors are in their early 30s and we’re excited for this collaboration. For them, they will make this event another showcase and a masterpiece for their careers.

Presscon @ MESA, Tomas Morato, Quezon City

Produced by Tag Media Group headed by Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas and Co presented by Ballet Manila, Manila Broadcasting Company and Star City under Liza Macuja Elizalde, the event is a fundraising event for Aliw Awards Foundation to help entertainers who are in need. The Aliw Awards Foundation also was created to give due recognition to entertainers who perform live in the Philippines and abroad by the renowned journalist, Alice Hernandez Reyes. 

For tickets and inquiries, please call ‪09778978877‬ or buy it directly via Ticketworld.  The event is still accepting sponsors and exhibitors.

A close encounter with PM Mahathir

ASEAN Business Advisory Council Philippines chairman Joey Concepcion with Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad.

It is not every day that you get to listen to wisdom and insights from an ASEAN leader like Malaysia’s Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad. At his age of 93, he is still as sharp as he was when he was first sworn in as prime minister in 1981.

We are so honored to have been invited by ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN BAC) Malaysia chairman Tan Sri Dr. Mohd Munir Abdul Majid to be part of the engagement with PM Mahathir which lasted for more than three hours.

 

The discussion revolved around trade and commerce across all ASEAN states and other related countries. It began with a discussion on the trade war between USA and China and the tariffs implemented, which then leads to protectionism. This topic urged me to ask how can we make the right approach to China and harness good relationship for trade. I mean accidents and issues can happen which can easily start a war. This should be a concern of all ASEAN countries as we are extremely close to China.

Whatever it is that we are doing to help our micro and small entrepreneurs and the entrepreneurial climate that we are building will be disrupted. Even the technologies for the digital economy will also be on hold.  That is why it should be taken seriously and we probably should have a dialogue with the Chinese leadership. PM Mahathir said that war is not an option and we need to build our relationship with China through trade and investments. We can improve this relationship through communication and strengthen the connection across ASEAN countries.

Lastly, all the proposals and agreements will not become a reality if there is no investment in education and training. This is where the mentorship for MSMEs come into play. We need to equip our citizens with the right mindset and technical know-how so they will be ready to take on the next challenge of scaling up. With the right money and market infrastructure, but without the knowledge and skills, citizens will find it hard to grow in their respective spheres.

It has been evident that we are entering Industry 4.0 wherein technologies and digital solutions, infrastructure, and systems are being developed to provide effective and efficient processes in all industries. We all agreed that the digital economy would drive productivity and growth and further harness a greater connectivity and economic integration in ASEAN. Just like what we are pushing for here in the Philippines, wherein our goal is to digitalize all our sari-sari stores through different technologies such as online and cashless payment schemes. We are also linking our MSMEs to bigger markets through digital commerce platforms.

We also agreed that the “national interests of individual ASEAN member states should always prevail in a way that the regional grouping was structured, but it was cleared that individual national interests in Southeast Asia should be pooled to achieve meaningful market size for economies to scale and ensure an oasis of rules-based economic order.”

Additionally, it was agreed that ASEAN countries must commit to free trade and open economies. This would enable each country to grow from their current status and foster more trade relationships with other countries.

It was also raised that commitments made with ASEAN countries are not always fulfilled due to barriers to trade, investments, and skilled labor movement. And since our region is considered as an economic powerhouse, we should maximize our markets in order to reach the projection that ASEAN will be fourth largest economy in the world by 2050.

The ASEAN Business Advisory Council members together with Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad.

Policies should also support these developments. We are lucky here in the Philippines that we have a lot of partners and advocates in the government and private sector who continue to create regulations and policies that would enable every Filipino to achieve prosperity for all.

In closing, I must say that Prime Minister Mahathir is a leader to look up to. He is still very strong, has a great memory and directly answers the questions that were asked. He is the last remaining leader of their era in ASEAN. And we hope that he will still continue to become the great leader that he is today. Everyone in the ASEAN BAC thanks him for the special opportunity to hear his inspiring words of leadership.

When we asked him what is the secret to a good and healthy long life, he shared that his mom always said “when the food starts to get delicious, start to slow down and stop.”

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ASEAN Business Advisory Council Philippines, together with Go Negosyo, proudly present the 2nd ASEAN Agriculture Summit 2018 on Oct. 1, at the SMX Convention Center Manila. From the success of last year’s ASEAN Agriculture Summit, we are once again highlighting the importance and the great potential of the agriculture sector through our international and local speakers.

                                      

To know more about the summit, visit www.aseanagrisummit.com.

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INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL MENTORSHIP  It has been an eventful week as we have brought mentorship not only here in our country, but also to the international field. Mentorship is an asset to growth and acceleration of a country’s economy and the advancement of its MSMEs’ budding industry. READ MORE

FILIPINO CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION I personally believe that Filipinos are naturally creative and innovative. A lot of people can attest that Filipinos are talented in every kind of industry. This can be seen through the rise of many potential businesses in the country. Remember how President Duterte supported the talent of our local artists and gave them a chance to be credited in their own fields. READ MORE

Catch Mr. Joey Concepcion's column on The Philippine Star every Monday and Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 Kapatid Mentor Me Program 2018 - Talibon, Bohol   SEPTEMBER7, 2018 Mentor Me on Wheels - Marquee Mall, Ayala Malls Pampanga

A Market that Gives, The first ever eco market in the Philippines!

Together with Intramuros Administration, we are inviting Food and Non-Food merchants to join The Old Manila Eco Market. It is a Sunday market that will be launched at Plaza Roma, Intramuros, Manila on Sunday, October 7th 2018 and will be held every Sunday until December 30th 2018.

The Old Manila Eco Market is a weekend market that the city of Manila can call its very own! With the rise in consciousness of Filipinos about zero-waste and healthier lifestyle, there is now a huge demand for availability of more sustainable products and services in the market.

Market Profile
Non-Food Merchants:
• Flower shop
• Face and Body Care - shampoo, soap, lotion, etc
• Baby and Childcare
• Pet Care
• Home - cleaning supplies, home decor and furniture
• Clothes and accessories
• Sports and Fitness
• Arts and Crafts (handmade)
• Zero Waste lifestyle - bamboo/metal straws, lunch box, bamboo toothbrush#

Food Merchants:
• Bread and bakery products, baking needs
• Dairy and eggs
• Beverages
• Grains: different kinds of rice - brown, black, red
• Fresh produce: fruits and vegetables stand
• Bottled and other specialty types - gourmet tuyo, pesto, paste, chili paste, salad dressing
• Breakfast and lunch meals
• Magtataho, Kakanin, Binatog, Sorbetero, Balut, Penoy, etc

Regional + International Food and Products
• Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao; Asia, America, Europe, Africa, Oceania

Repair Shops:
• Shoes and bags
• Umbrella
• Carpentry services
• Sewing services

To join, please apply using this form: http://tiny.cc/ecomarketapplication

Visit here for more info: https://www.facebook.com/oldmanilaecomarket/

One-on-One Mentorship travels back to Pampanga

Multi-Grammy Awardee and Creative entrepreneur advocate Ap.de.Ap, shares insights as he sat down as one of the mentors last September 07, 2018 at Angeles City, Pampanga in the Go Negosyo Mentor Me On Wheels.

SEPTEMBER 07, 2018 - Go Negosyo’s Mentor Me On Wheels reached the hometown of Multi-Grammy Awardee and Creative entrepreneur advocate Apl.de.Ap, the City of Angeles, Pampanga for its eight roll out in the country.

After initially introduced in Clark, Pampanga last July 31, 2018 and several successful take off in Metro Manila, Laguna, Batangas,Davao, Albay, and Quezon City, Go Negosyo in partnership with THAMES International, Entrepreneurs School of Asia, Apl.de.ap Foundation, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and MarQuee Mall launched its FREE one-on-one mentorship  at the Activity Center, MarQuee Malls Ayala Malls, Angeles City.

Judith Angeles, Regional Director of DTI-Region 3 and William Dar, President of Inang lupa Movement also shared their welcome message to all the mentors and participants of the program.

Entrep-mentors from the creative and non-creative field combined to bring mentorship closer to Kapampangans, in the list were Bernie Liu, CEO of Golden ABC - PENSHOPPE and Pruds Garcia, CEO of Mekeni Food Corporation.

Distinguished mentors from the creative field attended the mentoring session including Vic Icasas (Hit Productions, Inc.), Tal de Guzman (Risque Designs), Patty Ang (Patty Ang), Lesley Mobo (Mint College), Marielle Nadal (CRAFTSMNL), Brian Tenorio (Brian Tenorio & Company), Oly Ruiz (My Metro Photo Photography), and Robert Alejandro (Papemelroti).

“Filipinos are the most creative people in the world but we have to enhance the entrepreneurial skill and put value in every material that is being made made. Learn how to value yourself, monetize your creativity and your talents,” Apl.de.Ap said adding his gratitude to the organizers of the event, “I would like to thank Go Negosyo, for putting such event for the Kabalens and especially for the creators.”

Carlo Magno Aguilar, owner of Green Bounty Farm and also a mentee said that, “When I learned on Facebook that experts from the business industry yung pupunta, I take advantage of it. And there, I wasn’t expecting na mabo-boost yung knowledge and insights ko about my business. Thanks to MMOW.”

More than 300 aspiring entrepreneurs and startups joined and more than 75 Go Negosyo Mentors shared their expertise in entrepreneurial mind-setting and marketing. MMOW Angeles City showcased both non-creative business industry and the creative industry where creative entrepreneurs from fashion, music, photography, film, graphic design, drama, writing/publishing, digital and social media conjoined to bring on hand mentorship to Kapampangans.

Go Negosyo's exemplary pool of mentors at the eight leg of Mentor Me On Wheel successfully rolled out in Angeles City, Pampanga

Additionally, this edition of Mentor Me On Wheels carry out a 30-minute forum which presented notable panelists such as world-renowned artist Apl.deAp, Joel Santos, Managing Director of Thames International Business School and Gabriel Malvar, Executive Producer, Director, Partner of The Extra MILE Productions and Bernie Liu, CEO of Golden ABC - PENSHOPPE.

Sharing insights on achieving prosperity through entrepreneurial creativity forum are: Gabriel Malvar, Executive Producer, Director, and Partner of The Extra MILE Productions, world-renowned artist Apl.deAp, Managing Director of Thames International Business School Joel Santos, and Bernie Liu, CEO of Golden ABC - PENSHOPPE, Manolito Manalo, Managing Partner of Ocampo & Manalo Law Firm, Ian Monsod, Managing Director of Warner Music Philippines and TJ Parpan, President of New Leaf Multimedia.

The panelists were also joined by Manolito Manalo, Managing Partner of Ocampo & Manalo Law Firm, Ian Monsod, Managing Director of Warner Music Philippines and TJ Parpan, President of New Leaf Multimedia.

Coinciding with MMOW Angeles City is the fourth rollout of Mentor Me Online that aims to connect mentees with online mentors through the recently launched Mentor Me Mobile Application.

Through MMOW and Mentor Me Online, Go Negosyo and its partner DTI introduced mentors to micro and small entrepreneurs, offering myriads of technical and practical entrepreneurship strategies.

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Ayala Malls is the official venue partner of Mentor Me on Wheel Angeles, Pampanga. Watch out for the next leg of MMOW in your local malls!

The Mentor Me Mobile App is available for download on Google Play Store. The iOS version will be released soon.

Become a Go Negosyo mentor! For more information, call 637-9229 or 637-9347.

Asia Fintech and Blockchain Summit 2018

The largest international crypto exchanges and publisher gathering in the Philippines,  Asia Fintech and Blockchain Summit 2018 is set to happen on Sep. 08,  8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  at Fairmont Makati, Philippines.

At AFBS2018, you will:

·     Learn how your businesses can BENEFIT more from the blockchain technology and how it is changing the economy of the future.

·         Increase your network and meet with ASIA’S TOP EXECUTIVES in the Blockchain and FinTech industry.

·         Gain PUBLIC OPPORTUNITIES for your business and increase your company’s media exposure.

·         Seize the OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN FORCES WITH OTHER BUSINESSES for mutual benefit.

Be inspired by an exceptional group of speakers featuring key influencers throughout the industry. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear directly from the pros.

And there’s more! Get a chance to win in the raffle 2 COLDLAR Crypto Wallet ($700 value each).

Tickets are available at  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/asia-fintech-and-blockchain-summit-2018-for-philippine-attendees-tickets-48513260468

Free 1 - ON - 1 NEGOSYO MENTORSHIP

   

   

Go Negosyo’s Mentor Me on Wheels continues its journey to the Culinary Capital of the Philippines!

On to its eight stop, Mentor Me On Wheels (MMOW) will now hit the road to Activity Center, MarQuee Mall, Angeles City, Pampanga on September 7, 2018.

In partnership with THAMES International, Entrepreneurs School of Asia, Apl.de.ap Foundation, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and MarQuee Mall, Go Negosyo’s MMOW Creativepreneurship aims to bring mentorship closer to the Filipinos in the creative industry.

For this special leg, world-renowned artist Apl.de.ap will be one of the mentors and panelists in the creative industry. Last June 2018, Apl.de.ap, together with the British Council, Thames International Business School, and DTI launched the Creative Innovators Program, a platform that will foster the creative industry through fellowship, producing creative hub managers who will support and grow entrepreneurs, designers, and artists all over the country.

Both entrep-mentors from creative and non-creative field will merge to bring mentorship closer to Kapampangans, in the list are Bernie Liu, CEO of Golden ABC - PENSHOPPE and Prudencio “Pruds” Garcia, CEO of Mekeni Food Corporation.

Distinguished mentors from the creative field were also expected to come including Vic Icasas (Hit Productions, Inc.), Tal de Guzman (Risque Designs), Patty Ang (Patty Ang), Lesley Mobo (Mint College), Marielle Nadal (CRAFTSMNL), Brian Tenorio (Brian Tenorio & Company), Oly Ruiz (My Metro Photo Photography), and Robert Alejandro (Papemelroti).

MMOW will have its first session with a 30-minute forum with notable panelists such as Joel Santos, Managing Director of Thames International Business School and Gabriel Malvar, Executive Producer, Director, and Partner of The Extra MILE Productions.

 

The forum will focus on three topics such as achieving prosperity through entrepreneurial creativity; scaling up creative and innovative ideas into value-creating profitable business; and overcoming challenges in the industry: intellectual property rights, how to price your output, and access to market.

MMOW will be conjoined by the fourth run of mentor Me Online whereas mentees can connect to experienced entrepreneurs for a free mentoring session at their most convenient time and location through the Mentor Me Mobile Application.

 

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Interested participants can pre-register throughhttps://tinyurl.com/MMOWANGELESGENERAL. Walk-ins are also welcome and may register on the day of the event. Limited slots available.

Ayala Malls is an official venue partner of Go Negosyo’s Mentor Me on Wheels Angeles, Pampanga. Watch out for the next leg of MMOW in your local malls!

The Mentor Me Mobile App is now available for download on Google Play Store. The iOS version will be released soon.