New Jollibee Yumbassadors named

FOURTEEN people who excelled in their respective fields were named the 2016 Jollibee Yumbassadors at One Esplanade in Pasay on Friday night.

Model Kelsey Merritt, startup owner Rachel De Villa, young inventor Angelo Casimiro, poet JM Severo, entrepreneurs Jairus Ferrer and Christopher Valentin, Palarong Pambansa gold medalist Mea Niñura, racer Marlon Stockinger, and globally-renowned Filipino quartet 4th Impact made the list of Jollibee's latest achievers.

“This year’s batch of Yumbassadors are proof of how millennials are – passionate, driven and determined, and always going for the best. This generation, the Gen Y or 'Proud Gen Yum', are impressive individuals and each of them are out to change the world,” said Jollibee Philippines Head of Marketing and Global Brand Chief Marketing Officer Francis Flores.

ADC helps you have better driveway

AS a homeowner, you should always take pride in how your driveway looks. Does your current driveway have some unsightly cracks in it? Are those cracks getting bigger with each passing year? If this is the case, you need to take steps to make your driveway look as good as new. This means you will need to hire the services of a contractor who is experienced at repairing driveways. You should not simply hire the first contractor that you see listed in the phone book. This is a decision that should not be rushed. Here are some ideas you can use to go about hiring a driveway repair contractor.

1. Have they been in your town long? It is always a good idea to carefully look into the background and work history of any contractor you are thinking about hiring to repair your driveway. You should start by looking into how long they have been working in your area. Do they have an established track record in your community with lots of former clients who live in your city? Does the contractor have an office? You want to avoid some of the dishonest contractors who travel to different towns and perform inferior work right before they disappear and go to a new city. A contractor who has an office is a person you can trust because you know the person will still be around long after the job is done. He will be easy to find if you need him to fix any problems that might arise with the work he performs.

2. How soon can it be repaired? Some contractors move much more slowly than others. You want to avoid hiring a contractor who does not have a sense of urgency to complete the job as quickly as possible. Therefore, find out how long it will take the contractor to finish the project. Do this for every contractor you talk to. Use this information to help you decide who to hire. You can find out about the services of very skilled and experienced asphalt driveway contractors when you check out Asphalt Driveway Contractors.

3. License and insurance Any contractor you hire to perform construction work on your property needs to be licensed by the state you are living in. Ask to see their license and make sure it is valid. You also must see proof of a current insurance policy to make sure any damage caused by the contractor is covered.

Honda introduces new six-speed engine through RS 150

Honda RS 150's liquid-cooled, six-speed sports engine

MORE than its stylish and sporty looks, the new Honda RS150 has a major plus factor going for it that no competition can match at this point in time – it is powered by a new generation liquid-cooled, 150-CC, DOHC, six-speed sports engine.

The groundbreaking engine was borne out of Moto GP DNA, officially making it the latest iteration to the world-class racing engine suited for sports motorcycles.The new generation engine of the RS150 also comes with class-leading advance technology, giving its users additional advantages over other sports motorcycles.

It features an intelligent and accurate programmable fuel injection (PGM-FI) which is capable of supplying the optimum fuel and air mixture in the combustion chamber for efficient engine power while ensuring low emission.

In fact, the motorcycle has been proven to comply with the stringent Euro 3 standards, which means that it has very negligible emission or effect to air pollution.

The sports motorcycle also has other features to complement its excellent engine performance including an O2 sensor, a catalytic converter, and a bank angle sensor.

The RS150 engine features an advanced radiator with electronic fan that automatically turns at a temperature of 103 degrees Celsius to prevent any form of overheating and maintain a consistent and safe operating temperature throughout the power train.

The RS150 is also the first motorcycle model under the Honda sports category and given its positive and warm reception from its initial owners and prospective buyers alike, it is certainly not going to be the last.

In terms of other innovative technological features, the RS150 sports a futuristic digital meter panel to keep the driver informed of vital operational indicators.

It also has sharp and sporty LED headlight to ensure brighter illumination especially at night.

For security purpose and protection against theft, the RS150 also features an auto secure key shutter.

As far as its sporty, stylish, and functional design goes, the RS150 has a clip-on handle bar to support sporty driving style, stylish tail light, sporty cast wheel with tubeless tire, sporty pillion step, and sporty under cowl.

For added safety and protection of the driver, the RS150 features a twin perimeter frame to support engine performance and maneuverability even while driving at great speeds, a front and rear disc brake, and a rear monoshock for optimum shock absorption.

Pro-Friends gives back to kids at special gift-giving activity at new Lancaster Imus complex

SANTA’S elves came out from the Santa’s Workshop arcades and did a special performance for the crowd on Saturday at the Lancaster New City in Imus.

The elves did the performance as they ushered kids to line up at the arcades. The children that lined up at the arcades received special gifts from the elves.

The said treats were especially picked and chosen by Santa’s elves for the children to truly appreciate the meaning of sharing love, peace, and happiness.

The special gift giving with Santa’s elves and the homeowners of Lancaster New City was one of many ways Pro-Friends delivers true happiness and care to residents of its developments.

Lancaster develops new Cavite village

THERE'S a new Lancaster village in Cavite.

Pro-Friends, the company behind Lancaster, completed the development of a barren land in the city of Imus and turned it to what is now known as the Lancaster New City.

Situated at the common boundary between three towns including Imus itself, Lancaster New City has been master-planned to be family friendly. Aside from the affordable and quality houses that suit the budget of the average Filipino family, it also delivers features that help its residents live a full life.

Families looking to own a home at the said Imus village can choose from three Asian-inspired house designs, the Adelle, Briana, and the Chessa types.

They will also find an easier time looking for locations to suit their needs and even wants as a K-to-12 ready school, a shopping area, and even a BPO office are found at the Lancaster New City. Other business stalls are also located at the village, just near the chapel.

Lancaster New City is easily accessible from CavitEx as all you need to do is to drive straight via the said tollway and turn left at Advincula Avenue.

For more information, just call 4917700 or visit www.profriends.com.

A place to unwind in the bustling city

I WAS at the middle of covering the PCCL finals when a friend of mine called me and asked, "Do you want to check out this hotel in Manila?"

I told her, "I will definitely be late considering I have to come from San Juan," but she replied, "That's OK."

So a jeep and two train rides later, I ended up at Hotel Kimberly along Pedro Gil Street.

While it may not be that near from the airport (12-kilometer distance), the location is good for the tourists who want to "feed" their social life (just a walking distance from Robinson's Place Manila, UP Manila, and the bars within the Ermita and Malate districts).

I eventually joined a few more bloggers in this presentation of Hotel Kimberly.

The hotel manager first led us to the restaurant.

Next up, we were shown the rooms. First was the superior room.

Then the deluxe room. There are two types of deluxe rooms, the single room, which is good for a maximum of two, and the family room, which can accommodate three at standard rate.

There is also the premiere family suite and the executive suite.

The premiere family suite.

The executive suite

Finally, we got a glimpse of the function hall. Since Hotel Kimberly Manila is located in a business district, it's great for offices who want to hold special meetings or even Christmas parties.

As aforementioned recently, we were toured around Hotel Kimberly Manila, which distinguishes it from the other Hotel Kimberly in Tagaytay.

Hotel Kimberly Manila is located at 770 Pedro Gil Street. For reservations, call (+632)52118888 or email the hotel at reservations@hotelkimberly.com

For more details about both Hotel Kimberly branches, go to hotelkimberly.com

New Vista Malls to spice up Vista Land developments

SHOPPING online may be the “in” thing these days, but for most people, nothing can beat the physical experience of going to malls to meet up, bond with family and friends, have fun, and indulge in activities that cannot be experienced anywhere else.

Malls are not just places to shop, they are activity centers that fulfill many functions for mall goers. Learning nooks, workout places, lifestyle destinations, dining hubs, entertainment venues, and more, malls are woven into the colorful social fabric of countless communities.

Vista Malls are community malls that have been designed by its developer, Vista Land & Lifescapes, Inc., to be all about you.

Within each meticulously designed commercial complex are a variety of retail options – all tailor-fit for the communities in the various Vista Land developments.

Because of that, no one Vista Mall is the same as the other in terms of look or feel. Each one reflects the community that it serves.

“What makes Vista Mall unique from other retail centers is that we focus on the communities we cater to. We don’t aim to offer everything, but we take great effort to understand our communities and give them what they need. This is the central concept of all about you,” says Camille Villar, Managing Director of Vista Land, that has created over 30 master-planned communities all over the Philippines in the past 40 years. 

Communities already existing in the Vista Land set-up will be energized even more by community retail centers that will sprout in their areas.

Currently being built or redeveloped are the community retail centers of six Vista Group projects located in San Fernando in Pampanga, Antipolo, Cagayan de Oro, Makati, Parañaque, and Las Piñas.

These are just the first six of a series of community retail centers that the Vista Group is set to develop, with completion dates ranging from Q4 2015 to Q1 2016.

The upcoming community retail centers set for development include projects in Manila, Pasig, and Quezon City.

No matter what the concept, studies show that consumers look to malls and shopping centers to provide them with answers to their various needs – from a one-stop retail haven to a strip of specialty stores and restaurants, to a place where they can watch mini concerts, play bingo, attend yoga classes, learn from seminars or join competitions.

Vista Malls can go trendy, laid-back, be an entertainment hub, a backyard community center, be sports and activity-centered, or a creativity haven.

It’s all about the people living in the Vista Lands neighborhood.  It’s all about them.