Find your Drive, A Goodyear Tire for every SUV Driver

In the past, the predecessors of what we now call SUVs were rugged, purpose built machines designed for terrain and conditions that would simply break less robustly designed vehicles.  They were also notoriously exasperating to drive on-road.  They had very heavy steering that required frequent correction just to stay in a straight line, they were hilariously slow, and had the passing power of a road roller, they were also uncomfortable to ride under any set of conditions.  They were vehicles for a select, specialized group of people with distinct needs.  

But because of its unparalleled versatility, globally, the SUV has evolved into the “aspirational” vehicle of most people who dream of owning a car. “Goodyear, recognizes the versatility of the SUV, as well as the fact that SUV owners are a diverse group, with complex requirements,” shared Goodyear Philippines Market Director Kenneth Sambajon at the launch of Goodyear’s latest range of SUV tires.  Goodyear launched not one, but four models of SUV tires for versatile SUVs and the diverse people who love them.   

The modern SUV will out accelerate and out corner most compact sedans, and even most sports cars from the 90s. Mid-sized SUVs are often as comfortable and even more spacious than mid-sized sedans.  As refined and car-like as the modern SUV is, manufacturers haven’t “tossed” the parameters around which SUVs have always been designed.  They still have extra tough chassis and suspensions, high ground clearance and most of all, large, rugged, and formidable tires.

  

“While SUV characteristics such as high ground clearance and ample cabin and storage space appeal to almost all SUV owners, most SUVs will never be used for off-roading.  The popularity of 4x2 SUVs is proof of that. So, for on-road conditions, most SUV owners will need a set of grippy, quiet, and comfortable tires. That is precisely what the new Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance SUV provides,” shares Sambajon.

Designed primarily for premium SUVs, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV utilizes an array of technologies to deliver premium on-road performance. QuietTread technology consists a noise-dampening advanced tread and carcass design which provides improved noise performances as the tire wears that helps deliver a quieter and more comfortable ride. The FlexContact Technology has a shock absorbing cushion layer compound which lowers tire vibration in order to reduce the impact of road irregularities, providing for a smoother and more comfortable drive. The EfficientGrip Performance SUV promises excellent Wet Performance with its new innovative polymers with optimized microstructure for increased grip in wet road conditions, along with wider and reinforced shoulder blocks to increase braking performance.

“On the other hand, SUV purists will always still buy SUVs to use in the great outdoors, so it is fitting then that we offer them tire options to match their sense of adventure, and to complement the often dormant, under-utilized capabilities of modern SUVs,” says Sambajon. “It is these customers that we take extra pleasure developing tires for, they challenge us to elevate our game, and that is exactly what our engineers have done with the new Goodyear Wrangler series.”

  

For “weekend warriors” there is the Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar with 50% off-road and 50% on-road application.  Reinforced with Dupont Kevlar typically reserved for bulletproof vests, this tire is for city dwellers who might decide at a moment’s notice to head out to far flung rural areas.  It is a do all tire that is also equally at home on the open highway.

  

For the more rugged adventurers that require versatility for long stretches of highway, challenging terrain and tough off-road trails, there is the Wrangler Duratrac with 70% off-road and 30% on-road application.  With its TractiveGroove technology that offers enhanced traction in deep mud, unique tread block design and rim protector, the Wrangler Duratrac is the perfect workhorse tire for rugged off-road terrain that still offers a quieter ride on paved roads.

The Wrangler MT/R with Kevlar is for serious off-roaders only.  The kind who go out of their way to push their skills and their SUVs to the absolute limit. Built for the most extreme and most challenging road conditions, this is Goodyear’s first off-road tire to incorporate DuPont Kevlar on its 3-ply sidewall brining superb cut and puncture resistance to an area of the tire that demands extra toughness when driving off-road.

“Whether you are a doting parent who likes to take your family on the occasional outing, or an adrenaline junkie who loves the freedom and the adventure of pushing a beast of an SUV to its very limit, Goodyear makes a tire perfect for your SUV and your unique lifestyle,” concludes Sambajon.  

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV, Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure, Wrangler Duratrac, and Wrangler MT/R with Kevlar and are available at Goodyear Autocare outlets. All four tire models are available with the Goodyear 5-Year Limited Warranty and Goodyear Worry Free Assurance. 

JUSTICE LEAGUE” CAST GREETS FANS IN THE PHILIPPINES!

Just less than two weeks out before Justice League goes “all-in” on the action and adventure, the stellar cast has released a short video greeting Filipino fans. On the same video, Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller and Ray Fisher also give a lowdown of their characters' motivations, and proudly proclaims, “We are the Justice League!”

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/warnerbrosphils/videos/vl.1065908513516568/1858419837520882/?type=1
YouTube: https://youtu.be/PcdhUrI_UdI

From Warner Bros. Pictures comes the first-ever big screen epic action adventure Justice League, directed by Zack Snyder and starring as the famed lineup of DC Super Heroes: Ben Affleck as Batman, Henry Cavill as Superman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Raymond Fisher as Cyborg, Jason Momoa as Aquaman, and Ezra Miller as The Flash.

Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against this newly awakened threat. But despite the formation of this unprecedented league of heroes—Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash—it may already be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.

Justice League is distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

Goodbye, dullness. Hello, luminous skin with Dermairis Mask

Besides KPOP,  smartphones and Starcraft, did you know South Koreans are also known for being workaholics, their love of Soju, constant blind dates and of course innovative cosmetics.

When it comes to makeup and skincare, South Koreans can't stop experimenting with new ingredients and methods of applications. They have "snail creams"  (yup that is no typo) fermented soybean moisturizer, nail polish with real flowers and is one of the largest markets when it comes to cosmetics.

That's why we Filipinos are always on the lookout for new products from Korea.

Now a new and special type of facemask makes its way to the Philippines. The Dermairis Mask brings Korean technologies that achieve glass skin, the K-Beauty trend that refers to hydrated, translucent skin.

The Dermairis Mask provides a total solution. Each powerhouse mask consists of a high density and water soluble sheet, delivers 4-in-1 skin benefits and uses 10 main ingredients. Just by applying the multitasking Dermairis Mask twice a week for 4 weeks increases the skins moisture content by almost 25 percent.

Proprietary technologies
Real science is behind the magic. The Dermairis Mask is developed and manufactured by respected Korean pharmaceutical and cell therapy company JW CreaGene. As a cosmeceutical, it differentiates itself from ordinary face masks because it is a product that marries cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, improving skin function while preventing premature aging.

The Dermairis Mask stands out even against other cosmeceuticals thanks to JW’s proprietary technologies: the patented JW-EGF (CTP-EGF) and AMF (Artificial Moisturizing Factor). EGF, or Epidermal Growth Factor, is an essential part of skin regeneration. It attracts cells to skin trauma to begin the repair process. JW’s patented CTP technologies can penetrate the skin 5x faster than EGF, making the Dermairis Mask more efficient than the rest.

AMF boasts powerful moisture absorption ability, forming a skin barrier that locks in moisture. This complex nanoparticle structure is not destroyed by time and blocks moisture evaporation for 120 hours. It works more effectively than NMF (Natural Moisturizing Factor) found in other face masks, which reduces skin moisture retention.

4-in-1 effects
The Dermairis Mask offers more skin benefits and uses more main ingredients than face masks already in the market. These are the four effects of the Dermairis Mask on the skin and the 10 main ingredients that make them possible:

1. Moisturizing
The no. 1 secret to having healthy, young-looking skin is to moisturize. The Dermairis Mask is your key to radiant skin thanks to AMF. AMF absorbs moisture and binds it to create a film coating that blocks moisture from evaporating for up to 120 hours.

The mask also uses hyaluronic acid to attract and retain a large amount of water, and ceramide, which helps hold cells together, leaving you with plump and dewy skin.

2. Anti-wrinkle 
Wrinkles may be a fact of life, but faster and more efficient skin repair and regeneration is possible with JW’s patented CTP technologies. The patented JW-EGF (CTP-EGF) delivers medicine more efficiently because it penetrates cells 5x faster than EGF used by other face masks.

More restoring and nourishing ingredients, adenosine and acetyl tetrapeptide, boost cell growth and fight visible signs of aging.

3. Elasticity
Youthful skin is elastic because of large amounts of natural collagen and elastin. As you grow older, you produce less of those proteins, so skin becomes less supple.

The Dermairis Mask restores skin elasticity with the help of astaxanthin, an anti-aging antioxidant. Another collagen- and elastin-building ingredient is snail secretion filtrate. It repairs damaged tissue, wrinkles, and stretch marks. The mask also uses botanical extracts, which improve skin texture.

4. Whitening   
You don’t have to live with aging skin that looks pale and lackluster. The Dermairis Mask carries a vitamin called niacinamide to bring clearer complexion. Niacinamide brightens the skin, evens out skin tone, and fights pigmentation.

The Dermairis Mask will be available at leading beauty and wellness counters, drugstores, and skin clinics nationwide in two sheet variants. The Dermairis Blue variant, which consists of air pockets that contain nutrients, will have a suggested retail price of P70. The Dermairis Pink variant, which uses soft microfiber that is finer than a hair strand, will be offered at an SRP of P150.

Dermairis will be launched in the country by JW Healthcare Philippines, the local sales subsidiary of JW Group, a leading pharmaceutical company in Korea.

Its affiliate, JW CreaGene, is increasingly establishing its status as the leading company in the new bio drugs industry in Korea. It holds the rights for the dendritic cell technology used in the development of cancer treatment and drug delivery technology (CTP: Cytoplasmic Transduction Peptide) that can effectively deliver polymer substances to the cells.

THE SNOWMAN” will be shown EXCLUSIVELY AT AYALA MALLS CINEMAS on NOV 22

Based on Jo Nesbo's global bestseller, Universal Pictures’ terrifying thriller The Snowman, starring Michael Fassbender and Rebecca Ferguson, will be shown exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas (Trinoma, Glorietta 4, Market! Market! and Fairview Terraces) starting November 22.

Also starring Charlotte Gainsbourg, Chloe Sevigny, Val Kilmer and Academy Award® winner J.K. Simmons, The Snowman is directed by Tomas Alfredson (Let the Right One In, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy).

In the film, a sociopath who calls himself “The Snowman Killer” has targeted the one person for whom he wants to show off his methodical, unthinkable skills: the lead investigator of an elite crime squad. With cunningly simplistic baits such as “Mr. Policeman, I gave you all the clues…” he begs to have a worthy opponent to play his sick game.

For Detective Harry Hole (Fassbender), the murder of a young woman on the first snow of the winter feels like anything but a routine homicide case in his district. From the start of the investigation, The Snowman has personally targeted him with taunts—ones that continue to accompany each new vicious murder.

Fearing an elusive serial killer long-thought dead may be active again, the detective enlists brilliant recruit Katrine Bratt (Ferguson), to help him connect decades-old cold cases to the brutal new ones. Succeed, and they will lure out the psychopath that’s been watching them from the shadows for who knows how long. Fail, and an unthinkable evil will strike once again during the very next snowfall.

The Snowman, the seventh book in Jo Nesbø’s best-selling Harry Hole series, has enthralled global audiences since it was first published in 2007. The novel took the beleaguered detective and his creator to an entirely new level and readership, and it topped The New York Times Best-Seller list in U.S.—as well as marked Nesbø’s first No.1 in the U.K. charts and firmly establishing his place as one of the elite international crime writers.

Director Tomas Alfredson discusses that his approach to filmmaking is to guide the audience through his work, but never decide what each individual should experience. This commitment to his craft leads the filmmaker to be quite selective in the stories he chooses to tell. Alfredson admits he found Nesbø’s protagonist to be riveting.

“When I read a story, I try to find an animal for each character. Is he or she a rabbit, wolf, dog or a cat? Not visually, but the soul of a certain animal. To me, Harry is an owl; he is someone people don’t see, but who sees everyone else. He’s very smart and silent; he knows when to speak and when to interact. But he also feels alienated with the rest of the world. His private life has fallen into pieces, and the only thing that works is his intuitive talent as an investigator.”

“The Snowman does have that other element that previous books don’t have, and that is the horror element,” adds Nesbø. “The title ‘The Snowman’ conveys a certain image, as does the idea of an innocent thing that is taken out of context and put in a new context; the more cozy and familiar it is, the scarier it becomes.”

Discussing handing over the reins of a cherished property to another creative team, the author reflects: “They chose a director who is a storyteller in his own right and who isn’t there just to give a version of the book, but who wanted to use the book as input for his story. As a storyteller myself, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Tomas’ understanding and my trusting him made it easy for me to say ‘Take these pages that are written and use them as a helpful input for a story that you want to tell.”

The Snowman is distributed in the Philippines by United International Pictures through Columbia Pictures.

DINA DELA PAZ-STALDER, 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL FILIPINA IN THE WORLD.

Dina Dela Paz-Stalder, a skincare expert, was awarded with this prestigious recognition, specifically in the Founder and Pioneer Category (Global FWN100 Award) in Toronto, Canada on October 27, 2017, by Filipino Women’s Network.

She was selected from an outstanding field of nominees from around the world.
The Global FWN100 Award™ recognizes 100 Filipino women who are changing the face of leadership in the global workplace.  It distinguishes them for their outstanding work in their respective fields, and further recognizes them for their achievement and contributions to society.  Dina Dela Paz-Stalder’s award and global recognition is another evidence of Filipino pride as she proves that Filipinos are also global leaders in terms of skincare innovations and extraordinary leadership.

From left to right: Hon Thelma Boac, Global FWN100 Awards Trustee; Susie Quesada, FWN President; Maria Nieves Santos-Greaves, FWN Board Secretary; President & CEO of Stalder Group of Companies Dina Dela Paz-Stalder, the FWN 100 Most Influential Filipina Awardee for Founder and Pioneer Category; Hon. Marilyn Mondejar, FWN Founder and CEO; Maria Beebe, Ph.D, FWN Board Chair


Started from just a small steel pot for skincare formulations,  she now owns and leads the Stalder Group of Companies which includes  Stalder Laboratories Incorporation (a cGMP-certified, Halal-certified and FDA-approved manufacturing plant located in San Pablo, Laguna),  the BCP Dermatological Corporation (the marketing arm),  and the Diana Stalder Face, Body, Skincare Center (formerly known as Dermaline Facial Center).

Aside from being an entrepreneur, Dela Paz-Stalder is a strong advocate for causes such as the environment and community development.
For community development, it would have been easier to build a factory in an industrial zone, but as a farmer’s daughter, the grit and determination that served her well in business is something she applies equally to her advocacies.  So she opted instead to empower her town mates, and give back to her hometown. As far as environment is concerned, at all levels of production, she is adamant about waste segregation and sludge/water recycling. Working with the Mother Earth foundation, the community has also produced malunggay tea, mushrooms, and green charcoal. With this, Dela Paz-Stalder was recognized with a blue ribbon award from the Laguna Lake Development Authority, an honor bestowed upon environmentally responsible businesses. 

"I feel overwhelmed with this recognition, as I did not expect to be given this prestigious award.. Being one of the Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World Award: Founder & Pioneer gives me the opportunity to show my capability as a Filipino and as a woman in inspiring business entrepreneurs. Now, I am more motivated to encourage more people with my story - from my humble beginnings to the dazzling height of success. May we all continue to work together, nurture and empower this unique group, FWN," said Dela Paz-Stalder.

From left to right: Maria Nieves Santos-Greaves, FWN Board Secretary;  Foreign Trade Service Corps Assistant Secretary Maria Roseni Alvero, FWN Policy Committee; President & CEO of Stalder Group of Companies  Dina Dela Paz-Stalder, the FWN 100 Most Influential Filipina Awardee for Founder and Pioneer Category; and DTI Undersecretary for Industry Promotion Group Nora Terrado

Start the Christmas Cheers with Starbucks 2018 Planners and Win Starbucks coffee for the entire year

Just how much of a starbucks coffee lover are you?  Say hello to sticker-collecting and longer nights starting Nov 2! because its that time of the year when you get more reasons to drink coffee and earn stickers for that cool new Starbucks  planners. For the past 15 years, I think everyone I know, is loading up on caffeine to be the first to get the  Starbucks planners, and has somehow become a christmas tradition as well.

This year, however, Starbucks gives you even more incentives even after you redeem your planner as it is raffling a one year supply of starbucks coffee to 20 lucky people! All you have to do is register and load up  the  free Starbucks Vinta card that comes with your planner!

It has free Starbucks Cafe Vinta Card inside which you can activate with at least Php300 and register the card to a My Starbucks Rewards account.

The  planners with leather sleeves look classy and "sosyal". It appeals to us adults. I love it. I guess they created the planners with yuppies, titas and titos in mind.

It also includes stencil ruler and a cleverly-designed calendar that can be folded in a shape of a cup.

As early as November 2, Starbucks fans can already start collecting stickers to get their hands on the much-awaited planners. They get to choose from the three handcrafted holiday beverages to savor the flavors of Christmas.


Starbucks limited edition cards are exclusively released with the Starbucks 2018 Planners. Customers simply need to activate the card with at least Php300 and register the card to a My Starbucks Rewards account during the promo period to earn a raffle entry. All raffle entries included from January 1-31, 2018 will automatically qualify for the Starbucks for a Month and Starbucks for a Year promo.

STARBUCKS FOR A YEAR PROMO

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

The Starbucks for a Year Promo will run from January 1 to 31, 2018.

The Promo is open to all Starbucks Philippines customers who own a Kape Vinta Starbucks Cards

Starbucks head of marketing Keith Cole and assistant manager for PR and Digital Communications Denise Barrameda share what’s in store for coffee lovers this season.  

Starbucks Philippines customers earn a raffle entry by:

Loading the Kape Vinta Starbucks Card with at least ₱300 at any Starbucks store in the Philippines; AND

Registering the Kape Vinta Starbucks Card to a My Starbucks Rewards® account within the promo period.

Raffle entries will be electronically generated by Starbucks Philippines.

There will be two (2) Draw Dates with a total of twenty (20) winners per draw that will be chosen through raffle. Prizes for each draw will be as follows and announcement of winners will be through Starbucks Philippines’ Facebook Page.

START THE CHRISTMAS CHEERS. Starbucks Philippines category manager Jamie Silva, head of marketing Keith Cole, and marketing manager Ira Rogado officially launch the Starbucks 2018 Planners.   


Catch the flavors, cheers, and excitement of Christmas this season at Starbucks. There are plenty more of ‘give good’ news heading your way, so make sure to stay updated by following Starbucks Philippines’ Facebook page or visiting www.starbucks.ph.

The Starbucks Cards 2018 are available Starting Nov. 2

  
Good news to all the Starbucks Cards Collectors, the new Starbucks Christmas cards are up on Nov 2.

They are available in 5 designs namely the Holiday Tree, Snowman Card, Maligayang Pasko Card, Special Edition Kape Vinta Card
and the 2018 Red Cup Card.

The special edition Starbucks Kape Vinta Card is exclusively released with the Starbucks 2018 Planners.

The uniqueness of each cards depicting the holiday season is what made them interesting and appealing to all Starbucks cards hobbyists. My favorite is the Maligayang Pasko card because of its unique christmassy design.

HOLIDAY TREE

SNOWMAN CARD

Our yearly fan favorites depict wintery scenes using cool colors of silver, blues and greens.

Available for an initial activation amount of ₱300 per card.

Available in all stores starting November 2, 2017.

 
MALIGAYANG PASKO CARD

Celebrate Christmas with the market exclusive Maligayang Pasko Card.

Available for an initial activation amount of ₱300 per card.

Available in all stores starting November 2, 2017.

SPECIAL EDITION KAPE VINTA CARD

This special market exclusive card is inspired by the Starbucks Kape Vinta whole bean artwork.

*Included in the 2018 Starbucks Planner.

Activation amount: ₱300

2018 RED CUP CARD

This year’s Red Cup Card matches the physical Give Good cup and merchandise, and comes with a red Kraft sleeve carrier.

Available for an initial activation amount of ₱1,000 per card.

Available in all stores starting November 2, 2017.

Landscape photographer Leslie Dizon features mystical Iceland in ‘Ember and Ice’ exhibit

Four years after her sold-out solo exhibit in 2013, landscape photographer, Leslie Dizon, recently launched her latest creations ‘Ember and Ice,’ at the Dizon Corporate Center in 116 Esteban Abada St. Varsity Hills Subdivision, Loyola Heights, QC.


The Iceland exhibition, which will run until November 10, parallels Dizon’s inner journey of triumph over hesitation and coasting along safe shores.

Being a landscape photographer for 8 years now, Dizon’s constant longing for aesthetic stimulus helped hone her craft while shooting around picturesque locations in various parts of the Philippines.

‘This year I felt it was time to get out of my comfort zone and start participating in photo tours outside the Philippines. I have always wanted to visit Iceland since I came across the Blue Lagoon Hot Springs in a fashion spread back in college,’ quipped Dizon.

She adds, ‘It caught my fascination and adventurous spirit. At the same time, a friend of mine introduced me to the Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis. Before the digital age, hardly anyone knew about it except maybe those who admired its perfect spirals in Van Gogh’s Starry Night.’

Coincidentally, around the time that Dizon had upgraded to her dream camera, she was invited to join the Iceland photography tour. But already on a financial downturn with the investment she made, her partner gladly pitched and a mentor encouraged her to pursue. Everything simply aligned.


‘Ember and Ice’ is all about keeping one’s earnest desires burning and making things happen. It is taking a leap of faith, saying yes to opportunity and allowing immense fulfillment to take place. Having experienced the merging of fine art and the mystical world of Iceland, Dizon is sure to set a renewed excitement in the beauty and strength of Mother Nature, and a fiery inspiration to follow one’s dreams.

LG gives the gift of immersive entertainment with OLED TV promo

Make this year’s Christmas the best ever by treating yourself or your loved ones to LG Electronics’ (LG) best-in-class OLED TVs at discounted rates, and get the chance to win an LG InstaView Door-in-Door Refrigerator. This nationwide promo starts on November 1 and ends on December 3, 2017.

To qualify for the promo and raffle, purchase any of these LG OLED TV models: the 55-inch LG OLED55EG9A7T (from Php89,990 to Php74,990) – the latest addition to LG’s OLED family;the 65-inch LG OLED65C7P(from Php249,990 to Php199,990); and the 65-inch OLED65E7P (from Php299,990 to Php249,990). Purchasing any of these models automatically qualifies you for one (1) digital raffle entry to win the LG InstaView Door-in-Door Refrigerator worth Php149,995.

The 55-inch LG OLED55C7P is also available at a discounted price. During the promo period, the LG OLED55C7P can be bought at Php109,990, a 27% discount from its suggested retail price of Php149,990. Purchase of this model entitles you to one (1) digital raffle entry to win the LG InstaView Door-in-Door Refrigerator, plus a free gift – an LG K7 Smartphone with Jelly Case worth Php6,690. 

To join the raffle, just log on to www.LG.com/PH or bit.ly/LGOLEDChristmasPromo2017 and fill up the form. Entries will be accepted until December 3, 11:59pm.The winner will be notified via registered mail address and e-mail. The winner will also be announced on the LG TV Philippines Facebook Page.

Participating stores are: Abenson, Adessa, All Home, AMB Ambassador, Anson, Asian Homes, Automatic, Avid, BHF, Des Appliance, Desmark, Du Ek Sam, Echo, Emcor, Esla, First Family, Imperial, J&R, K-Servico, Magic, Major Brands, Ocampos, Pricewise, Reverb, RJ Homes, Robinsons Appliances, Savers (SEWI), SM Appliance, Solidmark, Megasavers, Western, and Wrenleys.   

For more information about “LG OLED TV: Giving You The Perfect Christmas Gift” promo, please visit:www.lg.com/ph.promotions.