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SKYWAY O & M CORPORATION
The Skyway O&M Corporation (SOMCO) is the company nominated by Citra Metro Manila Tollways Corporation (CMMTC) and confirmed by the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) to operate and maintain the South Metro Manila Skyway Project (SMMSP) replacing PNCC Skyway Corporation (PSC).
CMMTC is a joint venture between Indonesia’s Citra group of companies and the Philippine National Construction Corporation (PNCC) mandated by the government, through TRB, to implement Stages 1 and 2 of the South Metro Manila Skyway Project. Stage 1 is the 9.3-km. elevated expressway from Buendia, Makati to Bicutan, Parañaque and the 13.5-km. at-grade South Luzon Expressway from Magallanes to Alabang. Stage 2, currently under construction until 2010, is the 6.88-km. elevated expressway from Bicutan to Alabang.
SOMCO officially assumed from PSC the responsibility for the operation and maintenance (O&M) of the Skyway System at 10:00 p.m. on December 31, 2007. The Skyway’s O&M mandate involves traffic and safety management (including assistance to motorists), toll way maintenance and engineering, toll collection operation (including the operation of the Customer Service Center). |
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VITWATER – It’s Water Plus Benefits!
Need that energy and endurance for yet another exhilarating marathon? Need to keep those fats burning and those toxins out? Keep yourself fit and healthy with Vitwater. It’s water plus benefits! It comes in 5 variants, each consisting of purified water enriched with different nutrients that are added according to the flavor and intended health benefit of the drink: Endure/Fruit Punch for strength and sustained energy, Power Up/Apple for immediate energy, Protect/Orange for immunity, Cleanse/Tropical Citrus for detoxification, and Trim/Kiwi-Strawberry for slimming.
All variants are packed in convenient 350ml PET bottles, are lightly flavoured, and consist of only 50 calories! Get your daily vitamins from Vitwater. It’s water enhanced with vitamins. It’s water with benefits!
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NIKE PARK
Nike Park offers the most complete array of Nike footwear, apparel and equipment. Nike Park has 22 branches nationwide including the largest Nike Store in Southeast Asia located in Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City. |
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Smart Communications, Inc. (SMART) is the Philippines' leading wireless services provider with 35.2 million subscribers on its GSM network as of end-December 2008.
A wholly owned subsidiary of the country’s dominant telecommunications carrier, the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT), SMART operates a nationwide cellular network, a fixed wireless broadband service and a satellite phone service. It has the most extensive and modern digital communications GSM network and infrastructure in the country, covering over 99 percent of the population. Of its total subscriber base, more than 20.9 million subscribers are served under the brands Smart Buddy, Smart Gold and Infinity. The remaining 14.3 million subscribers are served through its subsidiary, Pilipino Telephone Corp., under the brand Talk 'N Text. SMART has built a reputation for innovation, having introduced world-first wireless data services, including mobile commerce services such as Smart Money, Smart Load and Smart Padala. SMART also offers a 3G and HSPA services. Its Smart Link and Blue Ocean Wireless services provide communications to the global maritime industry. Another subsidiary, Smart Broadband, Inc., offers a wireless broadband service, Smart Bro.
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CEBU PACIFIC
Cebu Pacific (CEB), the low fare leader in the Philippines entered the market on March 1996 and pioneered the “low fare, great value” strategy in the local aviation industry. CEB launched its International Operations on November 2001 and now fly to Bangkok, Guangzhou, Ho Chi Minh, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kaohsiung, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Macau, Osaka, Pusan, Shanghai, Seoul, Singapore, and Taipei.
CEB offers the lowest year round ‘all-inclusive’ fares for its domestic sectors while it continues to sell ‘Go’ fares - providing the lowest year-round fares in all its international destinations. CEB, the leader in innovation and creativity in the local aviation industry, is the first local airline to introduce E-ticketing, prepaid excess baggage, and seat selection in the Philippines. Customers have also learned to anticipate a uniquely upbeat flying experience with CEB, as this is the only domestic carrier that offers fun in the skies with its games on board popularly known as “FunFlights” together with its entertaining in-flight magazine - Smile.
CEB also partnered with various destination hotels, car rental service, travel insurance, and entertainment ticketing service, to provide our passengers a more convenient travel experience. On-time performance, schedule reliability, and a smooth, comfortable flight are just some of the things that the air-traveling public has come to expect from Cebu Pacific. To book your flights and for more information, log on to www.cebupacificair.com or call (02) 70-20-888. |
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YOUR SOURCE FOR GREAT TASTING FOOD THAT'S BEST FOR YOU
Kenny Rogers Roasters has long had a commitment to providing deliciously healthy meals to more people. From the freshest ingredients to how they’re cooked, you can expect nothing short of the best. They want to break the stereotype that food that’s good for you should not taste good, as well. What you’ll get from Kenny are meals that are bursting with flavor and goodness.
That’s exactly what you’ll get from Kenny’s Healthy Meals. Five specially crafted meals that will suit any diet. There’s a High Fiber Meal with a ¼ Roast Chicken, Fruit and Vegetable Salad and Corn on the cob. Rich in dietary fiber, it aids in digestion, weight loss and in lowering the risk of diabetes and heart disease. The High Energy Healthy Meal, which includes spaghetti meatballs and garlic wheat toast can increase energy level and improve over-all performance throughout the day. There’s also the Low Calorie Healthy Meal with Grilled Fish, Steamed Vegetables and Garlic Rice. The High Protein Healthy Meal consisting of ¼ Roast Chicken, Tuna Vegetable Salad and Steamed rice is perfect for those who want to bulk up on muscle-building protein. Of course, there’s the Classic Healthy Plate, one the restaurant’s all-time favorites with a serving of ¼ Roast Chicken, Vegetable Salad, Fruit Salad and a Corn Muffin.
You can enjoy Kenny’s Healthy Meals and other deliciously healthy dishes in any of their 35 stores throughout the country. What’s more is you can have these mouth-watering meals delivered to anywhere you are. Just call 5338888 or link up with www.kennys.com.ph. |
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CANON
Canon Inc. is a global leader in photographic and digital imaging solutions. It is dedicated to the advancement in technology and innovation and commits 10% of its total revenue each year to R&D. Canon has consistently remained as one of the top 3 companies to have earned the most number of patents over the last decade. Since 1993, Canon continues to be ranked as one of the world's largest corporations by the Fortune Global 500 Ranking. Guided by its kyosei philosophy, which focuses on "living and working together for the common good," Canon delivers high-performance and user-friendly products and solutions to improve efficiency both in the office and home environment.
Canon Marketing (Philippines) Inc. has been delighting Filipinos for over 10 years. It is currently ranked as 375th among the Top 5000 Corporations. More information is available at www.canon.com.ph. |
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Jollibee is the leading fast food chain in the country. From a handful of stores 32 years ago, Jollibee now boasts of more than 600 stores and over 30 international stores. |
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CITI BANK
As a global financial institution and industry leader, Citi continues to lead the way by providing consumers like you with innovative credit card solutions, which cater to your lifestyle and needs.
Here are some of Citi’s groundbreaking credit card products:
Perfect for those who have their family’s health and wellness in mind, earn 2.5% rebates when you purchase products from Mercury Drug and 0.5% rebate for all other purchases.
Ideal for motorists, the Citi Shell card offers 5% rebate on all Shell fuel purchases--that's the best offer in the market today. Plus, enjoy free 24-Hour Nationwide Emergency Roadside Assistance, discounts at Shell Helix Centres and 0.5% rebate on all other purchases.
Frequent travellers will appreciate the freedom of redeeming their air miles in all major frequent flyer programs such as Cathay Pacific’s Asia Miles, Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer, Philippine Airlines’ Mabuhay Miles, Thai Airways’ Royal Orchid Plus and Northwest Airlines’ WorldPerks.
Luxury will be your constant companion with the Citi Rustan's card - get as much as 3% rebate on all purchases at Rustan's Department Stores, Rustan's Fresh Supermarkets and at Stores Specialists, Inc. many outlets nationwide.
For more information or to sign-up for any of these Citi cards, visit www.citibank.com.ph.
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GLOBAL BEER EXCHANGE
Global Beer Exchange specializes in the import of specialty beers from all over the world.
The Pinoy's interest in specialty premium beers is on the rise. More and more discerning beer drinkers discover and savor the intricate tastes of specialty beers from small independent breweries all over the world. These beers require a passion for brewing and exquisite craftsmanship. They reach an astonishing complexity and depth of flavor.
Our brews open up new horizons in the world of beer and equal wine's supremacy in the world of connoisseurship.
Global Beer Exchange was founded by a few idealistic beer aficionados who got bored to tears with the mass-marketed products. Those products were engineered to be consumed on any occasion by anyone.
Our assortment is tailored to the connoisseurs and enthusiasts of all walks of life who know how to enjoy character and flavor of this social liquor called beer.
In addition, our store also sells glassware and books on beer. |
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PHILSTAR.COM
philstar.com is a Philippine news and infotainment portal for the Filipino global community. It is the online presence of the STAR Group of Publications, a leading publisher of newspapers and magazines in the Philippines.
Our publications include The Philippine STAR, one of the leading English broadsheets in the country; Pilipino STAR Ngayon, a tabloid style newspaper published in the national language; Freeman, Cebu's oldest English language newspaper; Banat, a tabloid published in Cebuano; and People Asia Magazine, which profiles personalities in the Philippines and the region.
From its modest beginnings in March 1997 as the online edition of our banner publication, The Philippine STAR, philstar.com has grown in content and reach over the years.
On our 11th year, we offer our readers a new and improved site with easier navigability, better-organized news content, as well as more interactive tools and features. Our goal remains the same – to keep Filipinos, wherever in the world they may be – in tune with the events taking place in the Philippines and in synch with the needs and trends of the times and in touch with the rest of the world.
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COMMUTER EXPRESS
The Commuter eXPRESS, now fast becoming popular amongst Metro Manila’s 1,000,000.00 regular LRT/MRT commuters with a daily circulation of 100,000 copies distributed for FREE to all rail users daily, |
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