Spotted: RLC Residences in NY Times Square

RLC Residences is one of the digital billboards being shown at the heart of the iconic Times Square in New York (Inset). The 15-second digital billboard showcases RLC Residences and one of its projects in Pasig City, Le Pont Residences.

The residential division of real estate giant Robinsons Land prides itself with its line-up of condominium properties located in Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite, and Cebu.

These include The Residences at The Westin Manila in Ortigas, SYNC in Pasig City, Woodsville Crest in Paranaque City, Sierra Valley Gardens in Cainta, Rizal, and Mantawi Residences in Mandaue City, Cebu. Present at the first day of the digital billboard airing were members of RLC Residences’ International Marketing team (Shown here) who are in New York to showcase the brand’s portfolio of properties through a series of roadshows in various states of the US.

To learn more about RLC Residences’ properties in the country, visit rlcresidences.com, or follow them on Facebook, and Instagram.

bringing the luxury experience to the regions starting with Bohol which we believe they will enjoy even more because of the experiences and tourist destinations,” said Manigsaca.

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International’s luxury portfolio and consists of award-winning properties and resort locations around the world.

The upcoming luxury property development in Panglao will be added to its roster of over 100 luxury hotels in more than 35 countries.

This is AppleOne’s third partnership deal with Marriott International, following the Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort and the Fairfield by Marriott Cebu Mactan that is located within the premises of Mahi Center. At the signing (from left to right) were: Continent head, Global Design and vice president, Interior Design of Marriott International Karen Kim; vice president for Hotel Development Asia Pacific, Marriott International Steve Baek; AppleOne president and chief executive officer Ray Manigsaca; AppleOne co-founder and chairman Venus Manigsaca.

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HIMEL TIES UP WITH PDCC. Himel, a global manufacturer and supplier of electrical products, recently announced its partnership with Powerlines Digital Concepts Corporation (PDCC) of the LJ Group of companies. PDCC is a provider of electrical design, electrical construction, and engineering commission works. With this association, both companies aim to amplify seamless access to best-in-class electrical products to panel builders, original equipment manufacturers, electrical system integrators, and resellers. In the Philippines, Himel offers a complete range of power distribution and management, motor control and protection, industrial components, and home electric products.

In 2022, Himel was recognized as the Most Reliable Electrical Products Brand South East Asia by the leading UK-based Global Brands Magazine for its contribution towards safer electrical infrastructure development and education of electrical safety through innovative marketing initiatives. This year, it was recognized as the Most Reliable Final Distribution Products Brand in South East Asia by the World Business Outlook magazine. At the partnership signing were: President Romeo S. Alba and Chairman Loweh Joe M. Tomas of Powerlines Digital Concepts Corporation; with Koon San Ang, Global Head of Himel Business and Rodel Melendres, Country Sales Manager for Himel Philippines.

By Patricia Taculao

THE province of Benguet boasts several sites that tourists and locals enjoy visiting. Yet aside from the abundance of historical landmarks and lifestyle destinations in the area, Benguet is also home to the rich culture of indigenous communities.

One example is the Ibaloi people, an indigenous ethnic group living in the Benguet Province of the northern Philippines.

According to the Cordillera School Groups, Inc., they occupy the southeastern two-thirds of Benguet, particularly the municipalities of Kabayan, Bokod, Sablan, Tublay, La Trinidad, Tuba, and Itogon, and the southern portions of Kapangan and Atok.

Historical records claim traditional Ibalois engage in wet-rice agriculture, swidden farming, mining, hunting, and fishing.

Since many industries rely on agriculture, many Ibalois continue the practice presently.

Take, for instance, Jim ReevesLaguitao. As an agripreneur (agriculture entrepreneur) residing in Bokod, Benguet, he hails from a family of Ibaloi farmers. He and his family established the Oh Wangan Integrated Farm. It aims to deliver quality upland vegetable seedlings in the locality and adjacent towns.

“I was raised by a farming family. Since childhood, I was already engaged in farming. That’s why even my college degree is related to farming, which is Agricultural Engineering,” he said. Laguitao envisions uplifting Philippine agriculture by making it accessible, productive, and profitable. When the pandemic struck, he began working on their farm full-time.

He shared that their farm was already around before he was born.