Ballet Philippines’ Internationally Acclaimed “Master Pieces” Returns To Its Home Stage On June 23

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After being performed in the USA, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan, China, and most recently, Indonesia and Korea, Ballet Philippines brings its highly celebrated touring repertoire, “Master Pieces” to the CCP Main Theater as part of Dance.MNL: The Philippine Dance Festival.

BP will showcase “Master Pieces”, a mixed bill showcasing a collection of some of Ballet Philippines’ most acclaimed works. The repertoire has garnered glowing reviews and standing ovations since it was first toured, with raves such as “a stellar display of the diversity of our culture”, “extraordinary ballet worthy of world-class audiences”, and “The show has it all – atmosphere, romanticism, poetry and the indomitable Filipino spirit.”

As a testament to the company’s versatility, the works are an array of classical ballets, neo-classical works, modern & contemporary dances, and excerpts from full-length modern ballets.

The repertoire includes works by George Birkadze, William Carter, Augustus “Bam” Damian III, Tony Fabella, Alden Lugnasin, Paul Alexander Morales, Carlo Pacis, and National Artist for Dance Alice Reyes.

“Master Pieces has evolved since we last performed a preview of it during our Blue Moon Gala two years ago,” notes BP artistic director Paul Alexander Morales. “We are very excited to bring these landmark choreographic works back to our home stage to give our audiences here a chance to see what we’ve been bringing out to the rest of the world.”

TCL Philippines Takes a Quantum Leap with its Cityline C1 and TitanGold Air Conditioners

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TCL continues to revolutionize premium home entertainment with its innovative industry design and immersive picture quality. Through the years, it has gained universal praise as one of the world’s most respected TV brands, recently bagging the CES Innovation Award for its cutting edge design and engineering work on TCL 110’’ curved Ultra High-Definition (UHD) TV.

As a top-tier brand for consumer electronics products, TCL wants to pursue an innovation-driven growth by introducing QUHD in the Philippines. Equipped with a unique Quantum Dot Display Technology which far exceeds UHD TVs in terms of display effects, definition and color purity, QUHD TV Series attempts to bring the cinematic experience into the household while also offering functional and interactive features in the product. QUHD TV line also makes use of supreme home entertainment technologies and top hardware configurations to create the strongest high-end portfolio across the market.

In its efforts to expand the QUHD TV line, TCL introduces Cityline (C1)—one of the first-rate products of QUHD to be released in the Philippines on the first half of 2016. Available in both flat and curved designs, with sizes ranging from 50” and 55” to 65”, it redefines upscale watching experience with its stunning image quality, elegant design, powerful hardware and ultimate entertainment content. “The QUHD Product line carries TCL’s most advanced TV technology in terms of picture quality, features, and hardware,” CEO of TCL Philippines, Mr. Eason Cai, shares in an interview. “However, our main advantage over our competitor’s high end products is our ability to produce the same quality and innovative technology at low cost.” The product also takes pride of its elegant feel, equipped with a 9.9mm slim screen, metallic body and bezel design.

This year, TCL is taking steps in bringing The Creative Life to an entirely better place with its top-notch selection of TitanGold air conditioners. Unlike its contemporaries in the local market, TitanGold air conditioners aim to provide cooling solutions fit for the needs of every Filipino household. “We want the Filipino consumer to know that TCL is not only a TV brand but is a brand that will deliver quality appliances from home entertainment to home appliances,” Cai clears. “We want TCL to be a staple in the Filipino household and that we are a brand that they can trust and continue to rely on.” Aside from its reliable features, TitanGold Airconditioners are eco-friendly and packed with 5-in-1 Health Filters ─ Photocatalyst Filter, Silver Ion Filter, Active Carbon Filter, Catechin Filter and a Vitamin-enriching Filter, providing safe and healthy breathable indoor air for you and your family. It takes pride of its gold-plated aluminum louver fins, ideally built to prevent and withstand extreme rusting and corrosion through its unique hydrophilic properties.

TCL Product Launch

Both Cityline series C1 and TitanGold air conditioners were officially launched in the Philippines at the Grand Ballroom of Marriott Hotel, with the lovely Megan Young as host. With her stunning elegance and grace, the former Ms. World embodies the positive qualities that gave TCL a competitive edge as a leading brand in display technology and consumer electronics innovation.

Distinguished pool of dealers and media personalities were there to witness the unveiling of TCL’s latest line of consumer electronics products. A press conference was also held at the Grand Ballroom to accommodate questions from the press.

TCL OBC Marketing Director Mr. Ranjit Gopi, TCL Aircon Division Director Mr. Bill Cheng, Brand Marketing Consultant, Aircon Division, Mr. Byeong Woo Park and the newest TCL Philippines CEO, Mr. Eason Cai, addressed the questions of the press regarding the future plans of TCL as well as its efforts to strengthen its extensive line of home entertainment products with the release of Cityline series C1 and TitanGold air conditioners in the Philippines.

TCL’s wide selection of luxury TVs were also displayed at the exhibit area of the Grand Ballroom. The venue was filled to the brim with regal interiors and elegant design, perfectly exuding the vibe of TCL as a brand. Cityline C1 itself, considered to be the TCL crown jewel for 2016, was revealed in a non-conventional way, with princesses walking on the red carpet while the high-end TV is being elevated on stage.

ePLDT Unit Reaffirms Quality Management System Excellence

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ABM Global Solutions (AGS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of ePLDT and a leading business IT consulting company, successfully renewed its ISO 9001:2008 certification following a series of positive surveillance audits conducted by the Philippine office of TÜV Rheinland, a global provider of technical, safety and certification services.

The renewal of ISO 9001 certification covers AGS’ provision of spend management services, particularly sourcing and procurement.

“AGS was first certified in 2008. Our continuous recertification says a lot about our commitment to continuously deliver quality software solutions and services at par with the world’s best,” said Luigi Lopa, AGS General Manager. “More than regulatory compliance, our ultimate goal with this recognition has always been customer satisfaction.”

AGS has been into business management solutions implementation and consulting since 1993. It has provided and continues to provide best-of-breed business applications and implementation and support services to more than a thousand companies not only in the Philippines but also in Indonesia and other Asia Pacific countries.

ISO 9001 is regarded as the global standard for quality management system excellence. Only companies that have demonstrated the ability to consistently provide products and services that meet both customer and regulatory requirements are being conferred with this certification.