Primo Café and Grille Launches New Menu

Photo Source: Primo Cafe FB Page

PRIMO Café and Grille, one of Davao’s homegrown gems in the dining arena, is delighting their patrons and the public with a new menu this June 2015.

The Restaurant 

PRIMO Café and Grille was borne from the idea of a group of friends who wanted to have their own place to share their love for eating and having fun.

The word "PRIMO" is derived from the Spanish word 'cousin' or 'a close, familiar relative'. PRIMO (or 'prime' in English) also stands for "first in excellence, quality or value", "a state or time of greatest strength, vigor or success in a person's life".

PRIMO officially opened its doors on the 75th Anniversary of Davao's Charter Day on March 16, 2012. The celebration of the marking of the cityhood of a great city was an opportunity that PRIMO would not miss to open its doors to Davao's discerning diners.

The New Menu

Since PRIMO specializes in simple, stomach warming, gut-filling, familiar 'comfort food', the new is their biggest--and tastiest---project this year. With a healthy fusion of several international cuisines marrying the cozy Filipino palate, every dish is a welcome surprise to your taste buds. 

Some of the menu’s flagship dishes are the Sizzling Beef Tendon, Tuna Sashimi Diablo, Mushrooms and Chorizo, Shrimp Diavel Pasta, Grilled Cheese, Tomato and Basil Sandwich and the Seafood Supremo Pizza. Their old-school favourites, like the Crispy Pata, Sizzling Sisig and meaty burgers, are still faring very well through the years.

After a hearty meal, don’t forget to punctuate with one of Primo’s Waffle Desserts. Their collection of golden brown waffles also comes in joyful ensembles---Banaffle, Hazelnut and Banana Waffle and the Mango Jubilee Waffle.

If you want to talk price, Primo won’t disappoint you in that area as well. For anything lower than P500, you and your companion can share a hearty meal.

“As the Dabawenyo taste is becoming more sophisticated, we always do our best to deliver familiar tastes with whispers of exciting additions. We mix-and-match cuisines, extending our beverage menu, and rolled out new promos to give the new menu the cheer it needs,” shares Alex Tiaoqui, the restaurant’s General Manager.

That said, head on to Primo for your next satisfying lunch, dinner or celebration. Be sure to try their dishes and find yourself craving for more. See you there!

Primo Cafe and Grille
Corner Legaspi and Gen. Luna sts.
Ducati Compound

https://www.facebook.com/PrimoCafeAndGrille

ASUS Philippines Officially Opens its Online Store

Manila, Philippines (29th June, 2015) — ASUS Philippines announces its online store to further reach the Philippine market. The ecommerce site includes the ASUS zenfones and tablets while the accessories are soon to be available. With payment options through credit card or cash-on delivery, consumers will now get the chance to have the latest ASUS mobile and tablets in a more convenient and easier way.


ASUS offers free shipping and it will take 3 working business days to deliver the ordered units. People who recently bought devices from the online store will have their order information sent on their email to keep them updated. For the first 50 buyers on the online store, they will receive a free 32GB microSD card for additional storage on their ASUS mobile and tablets!

Jollibee brings an extra sarap summer to Davao with the Jollitown Funtasy Land

Jollibee Kids Club members in Davao experienced an extra sarap summer as the Jollitown Funtasy Land caravan made its way down south at the SMX Convention Center in SM Lanang, Davao City on May 9, from 9AM-2PM and 3-8PM.

Jollibee prepared hours of fun for energetic young Davaoeños, who slid their way to an exciting experience at the Rainbow Slide and enjoyed bouncing around at the Jollibee House. Their adventure continued as they scaled new heights with the Dingdangdong Clingers and met magical characters at the Enchanted Maze.

Making the Jollitown Funtasy Land caravan even more unforgettable for Jollibee Kids Club members was getting a chance to showcase their talents. They sang to their heart’s content and made their own albums at Twirlie’s Music Studio and shared fun stories with Jollibee at the Jolliphone Booth. The little guests even got up close and personal with their favorite Jollitown friends and watched in awe as Hetty wowed during her Cheerleader Moves segment, Twirlie proved her star power during her Musical Fantasy piece, and Jollibee thrilled the crowd with show-stopping dance moves.

Talented young Davaoeños also trooped to the Jolly Beats Booth and participated in the dance booth, learning the steps to the famous “Dito, Masaya” song. They also captured meaningful memories with their loved ones at the various Jollitown-themed photo booths scattered around the venue.

There was also a Jollibee Kids Party booth that displayed just how fun and hassle-free it is to plan an exciting Jollibee party, especially with its newest 3D themes: the new Jollitown and The Jollibee Fun-tastic Factory. The first 100 moms and dads who visited the booth and confirmed their JKP bookings even received Jollibee gift certificates.

Apart from the fascinating attractions, Funtasy Land visitors and their families also purchased special Jollitown souvenirs to add to their collection. Guests were entitled also to a raffle entry and the kids took home a loot bag containing Jollibee goodies.

Make this summer extra-fun and even more unforgettable for your kids and be part of Jollibee's biggest summer event. Sign up to become a JKC member now to have exclusive access to other fun-filled activities! Log on to www.jollibeekidsclub.com for more details.

GLOBE TELECOM AND DISNEY SEAL MULTIYEAR COLLABORATION

The audience at the latest Wonderful World with Globe event welcomed the special guests for the evening, the iconic Disney characters Mickey and Minnie Mouse

Filipinos to enjoy Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and Maker content via video-on-demand, interactive content and promotions on mobile and broadband

6 May 2015, Manila, Philippines - Philippines’ number one mobile brand Globe Telecom once again enhances the Filipino digital lifestyle experience with a comprehensive and multi-year collaboration with The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia.  This  collaboration will give Filipino customers access to video-on-demand, interactive content, promotions and other related services across multiple devices and affirms the relationship of Globe with Disney whose brands include Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and global leader in short-form video, Maker Studios.

• Globe customers will now have access to an array of Disney content offerings including long- and short-form programming, interactive content and games, theatrical releases and retail promotions. Offerings include:
• Disney Movies On Demand (DMOD): an on-demand subscription service for selected evergreen Disney and Pixar titles such as theToy Story franchise, Finding Nemo, The Princess Diaries, Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmas, Cinderella and much more, that can be viewed on any device anytime, anywhere
• Disney On Demand (DOD): an on-demand subscription service for selected Disney TV favorites such as Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Phineas & Ferb, that can be watched on any device anytime, anywhere
• Maker On Demand: an on-demand subscription service featuring the best short-form videos from Maker Studios’ portfolio of content across gaming, comedy, music, sports, fashion, and family, to name a few, featuring popular talent from Makers’ network of 55,000 creators globally 
• Maker and Globe will also team to create custom branded entertainment featuring top digital influencers—supporting the Globe service
• WATCH Disney Channel apps – entertainment apps which provide access to Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD. Kids and Family can enjoy all the 3 Disney Channels via this digital destination.
• Disney Interactive: a world of mobile and web-based games, apps and e-books based on the best-loved Disney stories
• Promotions, merchandising and retail activations that bring Disney’s latest theatrical releases closer to Filipinos

The no. 1 mobile brand in the country Globe Telecom is now officially the proud partner of Disney Family Entertainment with brands including Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel and global leader in short-form video, Maker Studios. Celebrating the partnership are (L-R) Globe Senior Advisor for Consumer Business Dan Horan, Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu, Disney’s Minnie Mouse and Mickey Mouse, special guest and Disney legend Lea Salonga, and Managing Director, The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia, Rob Gilby.

“We are very happy to enter into a relationship with such an iconic brand.  Everyone loves Disney –that’s why we are excited to bring the brand closer to Filipinos and give the best content experience on their devices anytime, anywhere. We know that our customers are equally excited to get into the wide portfolio of Disney content such as movies, TV shows, games, merchandising, theatrical releases, and interactive videos available across our mobile and broadband services,” says Dan Horan, Globe Senior Advisor for Consumer Business.

“We are thrilled to bring the Disney brand of storytelling closer to more Filipinos through this collaboration with Globe,” said Rob Gilby, Managing Director, The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia. “With this unique collaboration, Disney fans in the Philippines will now be able to take their favorite stories and beloved characters everywhere they go across their choice of devices.”

This collaboration continues the journey of Globe as it brings globally innovative brands and content to the Philippine market, including tie-ups with Facebook, Google, Viber, Spotify, NBA, Hooq and recently WhatsApp. These partnerships, together with the company’s US$790M network transformation program, have cemented Globe as the undisputed leader in mobile data business, enriching the customer experience with entertainment and lifestyle content offerings.

In 2014, Globe mobile browsing and other data revenues reached P14.3 billion in 2014, up 23% from P11.6 billion in the previous year, giving Globe a clear edge in the mobile data business with 64% revenue market share.  The Globe network also carried significantly higher data traffic at 87,000 terabytes of data, increasing 270% from the previous year because of a significant surge in mobile browsing activity and higher smartphone adoption among its customers. 

Sun Life Asset Management marks 15th anniversary Posts P47.7 Billion in managed assets

Sun Life Asset Management Company, Inc. (SLAMCI) is marking a milestone this 2015 as it celebrates its 15^th anniversary in the industry.

Currently the largest non-bank affiliated asset management company in the Philippines today with Php 47.7 Billion in assets under management (AUM) as of March 2015, SLAMCI has gone a long way since it started its operations in 2000 with three funds totaling just over Php 150 Million in AUM. It now manages eight funds collectively called the Sun Life Prosperity Funds: Bond Fund, Balanced Fund, Equity Fund, Money Market Fund, GS (government securities) Fund, Dollar Advantage Fund, Dollar Abundance Fund, and Dynamic Fund.

“We’re extremely proud of what our company has achieved in the past 15 years in serving the Filipinos, because it shows how we’re able to help bring them closer to achieving prosperity and financial security,” said SLAMCI President Valerie N. Pama.

SLAMCI has pioneered several firsts in the industry such as introducing the Money Market Fund with zero sales load, creating the first ever television commercial on mutual funds, holding financial planning sessions, and launching exciting investor promos year after year.

Today, the company continues to innovate and improve. Through its 2,515 financial advisors and 10 bank partners, SLAMCI’s number of clients has grown to 68,078 as of March 2015 – marking a 12% growth versus the previous year. In Cebu, AUM grew by 18% from 745.9M  to 877.9M as of March 2015.

SLAMCI also made a new record when it launched the Sun Life Prosperity Dynamic Fund last year, which generated Php 2.8 Billion in gross sales in only a month’s time. Meanwhile, as of March 2015, its Balanced Fund remains to be the largest mutual fund in the country.

The Sun Life Prosperity Funds marked considerable year-on-year returns, including the Philippine Equity Fund (18.37%), Balanced Fund (13.28%) and Dollar Abundance Fund (5.93%). The Dynamic Fund posted a 13.96% return from July 2014 (inception) to March 2015.

As it celebrates its 15th anniversary alongside the 120^th anniversary of its parent company Sun Life of Canada (Philippines), Inc., SLAMCI will be rolling out several initiatives in line with its mission of helping clients achieve prosperity. “Distribution channels are set to be expanded further, new products will be developed and launched in the market, more financial planning sessions and investment forums will be held, and the company’s digital presence and online capabilities will also be strengthened,” Pama shared.  

SLAMCI launched Invest for Rewards, wherein investors are rewarded with credits to top online merchants and exciting trips for two to The Farm at San Benito, Discovery Shores Boracay Osaka and Seoul.* The Company partnered with COL Financial, wherein five (5) of the Sun Life Prosperity Funds will be made available to internet-savvy investors.

“SLAMCI welcomes the opportunity and the challenge to reach out to even more Filipinos and help them discover the significant benefits that investing offers,” Pama said. “On our 15^th year, we remain committed and inspired to be our best for the people we serve.”

*Travel packages are offered from April 14 – June 30, 2015 only.

SUN LIFE LAUNCHES PHIL STOCK INDEX FUND

Investing in the Philippine Stock Market can be complicated and laborious for those who do not have the means and the time needed to make sound decisions that will ensure investments are maximized. But with the Sun Life Prosperity Philippine Stock Index Fund, the newest fund from Sun Life Asset Management Co., Inc. (SLAMCI), clients can now have the opportunity to access the country’s biggest corporations, without having to shell out a huge amount of money, nor having to consume too much time.

The Sun Life Prosperity Philippine Stock Index Fund closely tracks the performance of the Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi), and mirrors its performance by investing in stocks which comprise the index – thereby giving the client access to the 30 largest companies in the Philippines, along with the opportunity to participate in the long-term growth of the Philippine market. 

“This fund is perfect for investors who have a high-risk appetite and a long-term investment horizon,” said SLAMCI President Valerie Pama. “The PSEi actually grew by 152% in the last five years; now, clients can ride on the growth of the Philippine stock market simply by investing in the Sun Life Prosperity Philippine Stock Index Fund.” 

Managed by the company’s team of expert fund managers, the new fund is the latest addition to SLAMCI’s award-winning Sun Life Prosperity Funds.

“Launching this new product is among the many ways that SLAMCI is marking its 15th anniversary this year as we strive to help more Filipinos enjoy a prosperous life,” Pama said, adding that the company started 2015 on a good momentum. The Sun Life Prosperity Philippine Stock Index Fund will be available on May 5, 2015.

Now with 47.6 Billion Pesos in assets under management (AUM), SLAMCI marked a 10.38% year-on-year growth, and remains to be the largest non-bank asset management company in the Philippines as of end of March this year. The Sun Life Prosperity Funds also marked a significant year-on-year growth, including the Philippine Equity Fund (18.37%), Balanced Fund (13.28%) and Dollar Abundance Fund (5.93%). The Dynamic Fund, which was launched in July last year, posted a 14%        return from inception to end-March 2015.

To learn more about the Sun Life Prosperity Funds call 849-9888 or email phil_prosperity@sunlife.com. For more news about SLAMCI, visit www.sunlifefunds.com, like sunlifeph on Facebook, and follow sunlifeph on Twitter.

DATEM INC. BIG REVEAL OF URBAN HIVE PALMS

Davaoenos will be treated to an exciting cocktail lounge event on the April 28^th with no less than the vibrant socialite icon Tessa Prieto-Valdes and Executive Class TV personality David Celdran  to host the Big Reveal. Joining them for a casual talk thru will be the representatives of  Datem Inc. and Eco Dwellings Corp. Officers and Directors led by Engr. Arnulfo De Asis (President), Mr. Edwin Roceles (Chief Operating Officer), Susan Yumul (General Manager), Angelica San Luis  (VP Sales & Marketing), Engr. Levy Espiritu (Director), Engr. Morris Agoncillo (Director), Ruben Lugtu (Director). 

Guests, buyers, prospective investors will  witness  the specially constructed 4-D version of Urban Hive Palms and get a realistic feel of the layout design of the seven building complex with the activity center. 

As part of  Datem’s generous offer to their Davao clientele, they will be giving a special promotion on that evening for those who will grab the chance to own an Urban Hive Palms one, two and three bedroom units ranging from 35sqm to 65sqm. 

Earlier that same day,  the unveiling of  the Urban Hive showrooms can experience a walk-thru of each showroom unit, specially designed by the illustrious interior design sister team of Ivy and Cynthia Almario of  Atelier Almario who will likewise be present in the event.  This will be opened to the public and an Open House Selling for the next few months where different promos and themes will be offered to interested and future unit owners. 

DAVAO’S  LATEST  MODERN  DWELLING:   URBAN HIVE PALMS   

Davao is fast becoming a modern city with the big commercial malls and hotels sprouting in major areas, new hospitals and schools to service the growing community and the  emergence of  BPO call centers in the the office buildings. Traffic build up during the rush hours make getting to work, school, and then back home a longer waiting activity.

Recognizing the importance of quality living where time management plays an important role, Datem Inc. through its subsidiary development company Eco Dwellings has entered into a joint venture agreement with Davao’s prominent Dizon Family and  proudly introduces its first residential condominium development, Urban Hive Palms.  The seven building complex comprise the  six storey multi unit condominium with a clubhouse housing function rooms,  a fully equipped fitness gym, basketball court, adult and kiddie pools, and jogging and strolling paths around the area.  Located in Amazon St, off Bacaca Road, Urban Hive Palms is less than a kilometer away from Abreeza and Victoria Plaza and about 1.5 km to MDMRC Hospital and Davao Medical School. Its nearby churches are  Redemptorist Church and Bajada Bible Baptist Church.        

Designed to answer the demanding needs of the times, residents will have the best of both worlds: easy convenience and an alternative lifestyle to the modern Davaoeno.  The single urbanite as well as the newly wed can easily do quick shopping in the mall; the young family will save travel time going to schools and campuses; the visiting balikbayan will enjoy their yearly visit knowing there is a hospital in case of emergency.