Enchanted Kingdom’s Valentine’s Treat: Enchanting Dinner in the Sky

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Did you know there’s another reason to celebrate on February 14 aside from Valentine’s Day? Well now you do! February 14 is also known as Ferris Wheel Day!

To celebrate the special day along with the month of love, Enchanted Kingdom gives you Enchanting Dinner in the Sky at the Wheel of Fate! Enjoy your dinner under the night sky with your loved ones.

Avail of the Couple Package (inclusive of 2 Regular Day Passes, meal for 2, a souvenir photo, and 2 premier seats for Enchante) at P2,100 or the Group Package(inclusive of 4 Regular Day Passes, meal good for 4, and a souvenir photo, and 4 premier seats for Enchante) at P4,000! This promo will run on all weekends of February, February 14 and 15, and March 2 and 3, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Pre-book now!

Take this as a sign that it’s time to visit Enchanted Kingdom and enjoy our Wheel of Fate! Our very own Ferris Wheel will take you 130 feet up the sky to bask in the breathtaking view of the Park. If you don’t believe us, experience the magic yourself!

Visit www.enchantedkingdom.ph to know more about our promos and other Valentine’s offerings.

See you at Enchanted Kingdom, where the magic lives forever!

Omnichannel Asia Summit Philippines 2019 by GenieTech set on February 21

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A 2018 Nielsen report estimates that by 2020, the global fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) e-commerce platform will reach over US$400 billion and will account for 10 to 20 percent market share.

This means that more people are now purchasing online through omnichannel facilities than in person. The report also states that mobile devices and digital platforms are shaping consumer experiences and transforming brand-to-consumer engagement.

By being available in the palm of the consumers’ hands, businesses assure the consumers that they can help them buy faster without the hassle of going into physical stores, saving time and money. At the same time, businesses which are implementing an omnichannel approach in the customer buying journey can help them make informed purchasing decisions.

To elevate the discussion on this trend and help businesses connect the customer journey, leading solutions provider Genie Technologies Inc. (GenieTech) will hold its first Omnichannel Asia Summit Philippines 2019 entitled “Connecting the Customer Journey” .

The Summit aims to gather businesses and professionals for a day of learning with retail and innovation industry experts sharing their knowledge and expertise in logistics, supply chain, customer service, data-driven insights, and social media for a complete, hassle-free customer experience.

A roster of resource persons from the tech and retail industries such as JDA APAC Vice President for Retail Industry Strategy Patrick Viney, Grab Philippines Country Head Brian Cu, Facebook Philippines Head of Client Solutions Ash Mandhyan, Shopee’s Head of Business Intelligence Martin Yu, Mober CEO & Founder Dennis Ng and the Chairman of APRINDO (the Indonesian Retail Business Association) Mr. Roy Mandey will grace the event.

The Omnichannel Asia Summit Philippines 2019 will be held at SMX Convention Center Aura, SM Aura Premier, Taguig City on Thursday, February 21, 2019 from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

For more information and to book a seat, contact Ex-Link Events at +63 2 633-0153 / 643-3887, SMS +63 920 981 4376 / +63 920 924 2532 or email info@exlinkevents.com / exlinkeventsph@gmail.com.

Wazzup Pilipinas is a media partner for the Omnichannel Asia Summit Philippines 2019.

MARINA Strengthens Collaboration with Overseas Shipping Stakeholders

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The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has strengthened its collaboration with the government agencies and the private sector whose interests are anchored on the overseas shipping industry.

In a meeting with the involved stakeholders, the MARINA highlighted the importance of active cooperation and collaboration in achieving the plans and programs for the maritime industry, specifically those under the 10-year maritime industry development plan (MIDP).

Engr. Ramon Hernandez of the MARINA - Shipyards Regulation Service (SRS) shared the prospective industry and economic impacts of the establishment of the first-ever global maritime hub, which is the Priority Program #5 of the 10-year MIDP.

Engr. Hernandez emphasized that the global maritime hub shall promote the Philippine flag registry, develop the Philippines as transshipment and bunkering hub in the Southeast Asian Region, upgrade and expand local shipyards, as well as lead to the establishment of an eco-industrial maritime park and maritime training and research center.

“The implementation of the MIDP will lead to the development of the maritime industry and consequently contribute to the growth of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). The MIDP priority programs shall only mean good and positive to the country’s maritime industry as we strive to reform, revitalize and innovate for the future,” Engr. Hernandez said.

Furthermore, Atty. Jean Ver Pia of the MARINA – OSS discussed the activities under the different components of having an attractive Philippine registry which is one of the projects under the Priority Program #5: Establishment of the Global Maritime Hub of the 10-year MIDP.

These include the: (1) Strengthening of regional and international cooperation such as with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and other similar bilateral agreements to support the competitive position of Philippine Flag Vessels; (2) Strengthening of shipping services for Philippine export and import trade transportation; (3) Development and promotion of ship financing schemes, and incentives for ship owning and shipping industry; (4) Review and improvement of bare-boat chartering program and ship mortgage law; (5) Strengthening of ship management, ship brokerage, ship handling and ship insurance services; and (6) Strengthening of the maritime administration through ratification and implementation of international maritime instruments and restructuring of MARINA.

The conceptual framework of the Maritime Safety Campaign was also discussed by Dir. Jose Venancio Vero of the MARINA – Maritime Safety Service (MSS), highlighting how it will ensure the strict and full compliance of Philippine-registered ships plying the international trade with significant IMO instruments relating to safety, security and marine environmental protection. This will ensure the facilitation of trade and commerce as it prevents the unnecessary interdiction of Philippine-registered ships by foreign port State control inspectors.

Finally, the MARINA also talked about the draft amendments to the MARINA circulars on the “Rules in the Acquisition of Ships under Presidential Decree (PD) 760, as amended, “Rules on the Accreditation of Maritime Enterprises”, and “Omnibus Rules on the Issuance of Special Permit for the Temporary Utilization of Philippine-registered ships whether Trading Overseas or Domestic” respectively.

The meeting ended with the re-launching of the MARINA - OSS online registration system to promote ease and convenience in doing business in the overseas shipping industry.