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Vivo is upping the excitement for those who are eager to get hold of the V15 and V15 Pro. For a limited time only, the innovative mobile phone developer is offering a set of exclusive offers for those who make advance orders of its latest flagship midrange smartphones.

Customers who pre-order V15 smartphones from March 21 to 29 can get an NBA Premium Gift Set of a Bluetooth speaker and premium NBA Case while those who pre-order V15 Pro units online from March 21 to April 11 can score a JBL Clip 3 portable Bluetooth speaker. Those who place an advance order on either the V15 or V15 Pro will get an extended 6 months phone warranty and a 6-month screen protection warranty for only P500.

The V15 and V15 Pro levels up Vivo’s midrange smartphones to extraordinary heights with their revolutionary 32MP elevating front camera which makes for a unique and better way to capture selfies, and Super AMOLED Ultra FullView™ Display that greatly improves viewing movies and videos, or playing games with a notch-less screen.

Visit https://vivoglobal.ph/v15preorder/ to pre-order the Vivo V15 and V15 Pro today. 03/23/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal)

About Vivo

Vivo is a leading global technology company committed to creating trendsetting smart mobile innovations and services. Vivo is devoted to forming a vibrant mobile internet ecosystem, and currently owns and operates an extensive network of research operations, with R&D centers focusing on the development of cutting-edge consumer technologies including 5G, AI, mobile photography and next-generation smartphone design.

In recent years, Vivo has taken frequent efforts in the sports field and is committed to promoting the mutual penetration of the brand’s diverse fields and diversifying its brand image. Vivo Philippines announced its partnership with the NBA by the end of 2018.

Currently, Vivo has over two hundred million users enjoying its mobile products and services around the world. Vivo is present in 18 markets globally and features offline retail stores in over 1,000 cities worldwide. In the Philippines, Vivo is the top3 smartphone brand in terms of market share with 1.5 million users nationwide.

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Welcoming the new year means a fresh start on all your goals and resolutions—including the financial ones. But how many times have you told yourself that you’re going to save up, but then lose your way midyear?

This is why it’s important to have a proper financial game plan. AXA, one of the country’s leading insurance companies, shares some tips:

List them down. Before creating a financial plan, know what your goals are. From the most practical and urgent to the seemingly unattainable, it’s important to list them all down so you can visualize them and study them later.

Prioritize. Reflect on what you really want to have. Is it a house or car, further studies, or travelling? Do you plan to save up for retirement or investment? It’s important to know your short-term and long-term goals. This will help you get a head start and prepare your game plan to achieve your aspirations in life.

Establish a budget. A simple formula to follow is your income minus expenses equals savings. Subtract a portion of your salary for monthly payments (utility bills, car, house, etc.) and a portion for your lifestyle (shopping, travel, a night out, etc.) and what’s left should be set aside for your savings on a monthly basis.

Build a fund. Investing should be part of your financial agenda, but be discriminating about what tools to use. When your savings have amounted to an amount you can invest, AXA’s Asset Master can help in building a solid foundation for your financial legacy. Designed as a single-pay, investment-linked insurance plan, Asset Master allows you to build a diversified investment portfolio of local and global investments. For more information, visit www.axa.com.ph.

Keep track of your progress. Make sure to monitor your progress so that you can stay on track. 03/14/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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It was a weekend filled with music and magic for festival goers at the Wanderland Music and Arts Fest last March 9 and 10 at the Filinvest Open Grounds.

The annual music and arts festival brought an eclectic mix of international indie acts and homegrown indie talents like Two Door Cinema Club, The Kooks, Honne, Masego, Reese Lansangan and Clara Benin. Wanderers also experienced wonder and amazement at the festival’s immersive booths that were perfect for this year’s theme, “Wanderland Magic”.

Darren Espanto gets the perfect groufie with wanderbuddies with the Vivo V15 Pro’s 32mp Elevating Front Camera

The Vivo V15 Pro elevates festival experience of wanderers

For celebrity wanderers, Darren Espanto, Chie Filomeno, Verniece Enciso, and Klea Pineda, the wonder was heightened with their Vivo V15 Pro smartphones.

As great acts perform live on stage, recording it in dazzling quality is made easier with Vivo V15 pro’s triple rear camera which captures more of the moment with its AI Super Wide Angle feature. Attendees can also rewatch the video with a boundless view through the True FullView Display which transports festival goers back to the moment.

The Vivo V15 Pro is the trusty festival companion of celebrity wanderers like Klea Pineda, Verniece Enciso, and Chie Filomeno:

Every dreamy corner of the Wanderland Festival was Instagram-worthy and the Vivo V15 Pro is the phone for the job with its enhanced cameras that are sure to perform. Snapping selfies with friends is also extra fun with its unique elevating front camera.

In the festival scene, attendees may not always be left looking fresh for photos after dancing to their favorite bands and exploring the grounds. Luckily, the Vivo V15 pro features an AI Face Beauty setting that helps everyone look picture perfect.

The Vivo V15 Pro photographs dusk until dawn experiences with Super Night Mode Feature

Verniece Enciso takes luminous selfies no matter what with the Vivo V15 Pro’s AI Face Beauty Setting

With Wanderland running from day to night, shooting under low light conditions can also be difficult but the Vivo V15 pro also brings the best solutions with its AI Super Night Mode that delivers brilliant photos each time.

By the end of Wanderland Weekend, Vivo elevated the countless experiences of these wanderers. Get ready for the wonders of Vivo V15 pro with its launch happening soon! Visit Vivo’s Facebook and Instagram page for more updates. 03/13/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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The biggest, most anticipated exclusive sale event is just around the corner as Landers Superstore, the fastest growing membership shopping establishment in the country, brings back its Super Crazy Sale for 2019!

This year’s first Super Crazy Sale is happening from March 13 to 17, 2019, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., in all Landers Superstore branches. The upcoming Super Crazy Sale will offer more exciting discounts and surprises exclusively for its members.

The Dove Hand-waschlotion, Johnson's Baby Soap (Honey), and Colgate Extra Clean Toothbrush are only Php1 each at the Landers Superstore’s Super Crazy Sale below:

During the five-day sale, members can once again enjoy huge discounts of up to 50 percent, massive buy-one-get-one deals, and amazing surPrices, such as the Php1 sale which features items that basically cost only Php1 per piece!

What’s more is that Landers Superstore’s very own coffee shop, Doppio; New York-style diner, Landers Central; and bakery, Dough & Co. will also be offering exclusive promos and discounts on its delectable food and beverages, so that members can indulge in a good treat after shopping.

Aside from the crazy sale, Landers Superstore has more surprises. For every single-receipt purchase of Php 3,000, members get coupons for additional fuel discounts whenever they gas up at Landers-Caltex stations. This is on top of the regular, all-year-round mark down on fuel prices exclusively for its members.

Landers Superstore’s Super Crazy Sale offers 50 percent off on the Pioneer Woman Non-stick Skillet, now only Php899.75, and Surf, now at Php249.75 below:

Still not a member? Worry no more, as Landers Superstore is currently offering 25 percent discount on new membership application.

Don’t miss out on the fun and the crazy. Rush to the nearest Landers Superstore starting March 13 to 17, 2019 for exclusive discounts, amazing finds and plenty of surprises!

Visit Landers Superstore at Landers Alabang West – Daang Hari Road, Almanza Dos, Las Piñas City; Landers ArcoVia City - 99 Eulogio Rodriguez Jr. Ave, Pasig; Landers Balintawak - 1240 EDSA Balintawak, Apolonio Samson, Quezon City; Landers Otis - 1890 Paz Guazon St., Paco, Manila; or Landers Cebu – 23 Minore Park, Cardinal Rosales Ave. cor. Pope John Paul II Ave., Cebu.

For more information about the upcoming Super Crazy Sale, visit http://landers.ph/. 03/12/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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The forthcoming release of the Samsung Galaxy S10 means it’s decision-making time: Loyal fans are thinking about selling their previous generation unit and upgrading to the latest one. Meanwhile, those who simply need to replace their phones that conked out are mulling over buying the older model.

Whether you intend to sell or buy a used smartphone, it’s worth knowing the price trends of the previous generation phones when their latest iterations are about to be launched. It can give you an idea of the best time to buy or sell a secondhand mobile phone.

To give you a clear view of the best time to buy or sell, online classifieds giant OLX studied its data on the most sold phone brand in the world, Samsung. OLX examined the prices of used Galaxy S8 units when the S9 was revealed. The biggest online buy and sell platform also looked at the classifieds community’s interest (measured in views and inquiries) in secondhand S8 phone ads when its successor was about to be launched.

“Intuitively, prices for older generation phones swiftly lose value after the release of a newer model. Our data support the claim. Through our in-depth analysis, we get precise insights on timing. As you know, timing is everything,” said OLX's Head of Goods & Services Rambo Joinani.

The best time to sell

To get the best value out of your pre-loved phone, put it up for sale on OLX 30 days before the release of the latest model. Can’t let go of it that soon? Sell it on the date of the newest model’s release to spare yourself from a P700 price decrease when you vend it a week later.

Inquiries on and views of used smartphones on OLX usually peak 20 days before the release of a new model. The interest starts to slow down 7 days before the latest generation phone’s launch.

The best time to purchase

In general, the best time to buy a previous generation phone is 7 days after the launch date of the newest model. You can save as much as P2,000 by just delaying your purchase.

If you’re upgrading to the 10th generation Samsung Galaxy S phone, consider selling your old phone on OLX, where you can reach thousands of potential buyers. In the market for a pre-loved phone? Search for a secondhand unit on OLX, where you can select from a wide selection of mobile phone listings. Visit https://www.olx.ph/. 03/12/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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When people talk about kids’ art, they often picture basic drawings composed of shapes and curves, with colors outside the lines. But from the beginning, young artist Worth Lodriga's work has been anything but basic.

When he was two years old, Worth’s motor skills were way advanced for his age that his art could be mistaken for a 5-year old’s. His mother noticed this innate gift when she was teaching him to read and write. She took a quick break and left him to play on his own, and when she returned, she saw her son doodling on the whiteboard. “I was amazed because I hadn’t seen a 2-year old boy who could draw a human being in 3D,” she said. That was the moment she thought of enrolling Worth in Promil Four’s i-Shine Talent Camp.

Worth joined Promil Four’s i-Shine Talent Camp 4, formerly known as Promil Pre-School’s i-Shine Talent Camp, when he was just four years old. There he explored drawing details, painting, and other crafty activities. “I enjoyed the experience a lot because I learned how to widen my imagination and make better art,” he said.

This exposure helped pave the way for his professional career as an artist. After joining the talent camp, Worth participated in and won several international competitions, including the Frogs Are Green International Art Contest 2016 in New Jersey, where he was pitted against 1,441 entries globally; the 2017 Airtime Watertime International Flotation Suit Design Contest in Santa Barbara, California; the 7-Star Artist Award at the Junior Picasso International Art Contest in India; and the 2017 Student Mars Art (SMArt) Contest in Colorado, U.S.A., where his piece “Where No Man Has Gone Before” won first place.

His latest recognition was the 10th Ani ng Dangal Awards for the Visual Arts category in 2018 where he was honored for garnering international awards from the previous year.

Ani ng Dangal was launched in 2009 to give honor and recognition to artists whose works and achievements have placed the Philippines among the best in the world.

Worth is a shining example of how parents play an important role in nurturing their kids' talents and making sure they are exposed to learning experiences that will hone and nurture these gifts. As such, Worth is further helping moms and dads nurture their children's gifts as he appears in the newest Promil Four TVC.

Just like Worth, parents can nurture the gift by allowing their children to explore their talents, and shine bright through experiences that will help further develop their skills. To know more about Promil Four’s i-Shine Talent Camp 7, visit www.promilnurturethegift.com.ph for more details. 03/11/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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In line with the celebration of the International Women's Day, our very own Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray shared her open letter to all the women in the face of HIV. It reads:

“8 March 2019
To all the women of the universe, Happy International Women’s Day.

Although today, messages of community, reflection and empowerment will fill your feeds and timelines, I want to add a message that, as a woman you may have thought doesn’t really apply to you. But it does. HIV/AIDS knows no gender, sexual preference or lifestyle. It can affect anyone and it does. But, the message I want to share today is not one of fear. In writing this, I want to create a safe space of learning, acceptance and empowerment - for all women on the front of HIV/AIDS.

This subject is one that strikes a personal cord for me as I have lost a friend due to AIDS-related health complications who was only 26 years young. Now writing this, age 25 myself, I can’t imagine having my life, or a life of someone close to me taken by this health condition. It’s heart breaking. To the women reading this, I do not want your life to be taken or defined by HIV/AIDS. To change and uplift the world for women and all people, we need to be around to make change happen. So say that we’re in this together. Let’s protect and love ourselves.

The first step is to get tested. I know it can be daunting. I’ve been there too - so I recorded the whole experience to show that if I could do it - so can you (the video is on my youtube channel). Take my lead as you brave your first HIV test, and the succeeding ones, until it becomes a normal part of your health routine. Whatever the outcome may be, I want to emphasize that HIV is just a status: it doesn’t define you as a woman, more so as a person.

Apart from the fact that you can protect yourself from contracting HIV with the available methods, you should know that HIV is a manageable condition. If you are HIV negative, keep that status by practicing a safe and healthy lifestyle and by continuing with your HIV testing; and if you are diagnosed HIV positive, you can avail of free counselling and HIV treatment given by your government and/or even non-government organizations who are active in this cause, and of course, further take care of yourself. You have to remember that there is life after HIV if you regularly take the appropriate medicines. You can still live a normal, happy and active life.

’ve often been asked what’s the best part of being a woman in 2019, and my answer is that we (women) are beginning to come together in communities and build each other up - because it’s really when we combine our voices together that we begin to break barriers. But it doesn’t just end at looking after ourselves, we need to gain further support from well-off countries to help our generation fight off this epidemic. Let’s do our part. I’m optimistic that if we raise our voices together, we can create change, because every one of us is affected by HIV. Let the power of women create the ripples of positive change in our larger community and transpire all over the universe.

As I end this letter, let me share you the words of one of the most inspiring ladies on this advocacy – Elizabeth Taylor once said, “It is bad enough that people are dying of AIDS, but no one should die of ignorance.” Let’s continue to educate ourselves, our communities and one another, as we move forward to champion this cause.

As we endeavor a new beginning together this Women’s Month, I hope that my fellow Filipinos, Catrionians and supporters from all corners of the universe could help me spread more awareness, not just about HIV, but to all the causes that concern all women. Together, let’s uplift their spirits – for whatever journey they choose to pursue.

Much love and light,

Catriona”

Great one Queen Cat! Regards to all the women in the world! 03/09/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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For over 12 years of celebrating talented Filipino kids, SM Supermalls unboxes a bigger and more exciting SM Little Stars as the kiddie-talent search gives away over P9.5 million worth of prizes, including 2 brand new Chevrolet Sail, trips for 2 to China, National University college scholarships, an exclusive contract with Regal Artist Management, and P100,000 worth of cash and SM GCs.

“Through SM Little Stars, we celebrate our commitment to making mall-going experiences fun, nurturing, and rewarding for the whole family, and to spark moments that kids will treasure today and in the coming years,” said Jonjon San Agustin, SM Supermalls SVP for marketing.

The kids will get the chance to be trained by celebrity mentors and entertainment gurus in a series of workshops to develop their talent, boost their confidence, and encourage them to make new friends with other participants.

SM Little Stars achievers who are now making waves in showbiz include 2016 Boy Grand Winner Marcus Cabais, who exhibits talent as a movie and theater actor, playing the role of the Young Simba at The Lion King The Musical. While 2014 Girl Grand Winner Chun Sa Jung wins fans with her acting prowess as a mainstay of a kiddie comedy show on TV.

Joining the celebrated kids is 2013 Boy Grand Winner Nhikzy Calma who was awarded as WCOPA Junior Grand Champion Performer of the World in 2017 and has now become part of primetime variety shows. Not to be missed is 2016 Girl Grand Winner turned commercial model Sheena Kirtsten Bentoy who plays as the Young Nala in Disney’s The Lion King The Musical Asian Tour.

Let your kids shine at this year’s SM Little Stars! Auditions start on April 6 in select SM malls nationwide. For more information, visit www.smlittlestars.com.ph.

For exclusive news about SM Supermalls, visit www.smsupermalls.com or follow SM’s official social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 03/07/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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Keeping up with the digital age and adapting to the latest technologies is a major part of the growth strategy of AXA Philippines, one of the leading insurance companies in the country.

This was revealed by Denis Duverne, AXA Group chairman, during his recent visit to the Philippines. “We do use new technologies in all parts of our businesses,” Duverne says. He adds that the Philippine entity is in fact quite advanced in the use of digital tools, accelerating its strategy to move from being a payer to becoming an encouraging partner.

AXA Group chairman Denis Duverne (center) with AXA Asia CEO Gordon Watson (right) and AXA Philippines president and CEO Rahul Hora

“We are also constantly forging digital partnerships with new economy companies to help keep us up to date,” Duverne says.

AXA Asia CEO Gordon Watson who was also in town stressed the importance of data in their business. “Insurance is about data, so we use data analysis for better underwriting and to better respond to our customers,” Watson says.

“Our aim is to innovate our business model,” says AXA Philippines president and CEO Rahul Hora, “This is to enable our distributors to be better, by providing them tools, such as calculators for their tablets or laptops, which results in better quality transactions with their prospects.”

AXA is proud to have its e-Financial Needs Analysis platform that helps customers learn about their insurance protection gaps in relation to their financial goals so they can act accordingly. A ‘light’ version through the chat bot “Coach Finn” can also be accessed on the AXA website.

Other innovative solutions that AXA has rolled out in country include MyAmbition, an affordable investment and life insurance plan that was the first in the country to be made available online, powered by their proprietary e-commerce platform AXA Ion. Its travel insurance Smart Traveller is also available for purchase online.

For health plan holders, a medical teleconsultation service is made available to them. It enables customers to schedule and have a virtual medical checkup with a doctor over the phone for simple health concerns.

Auto security policyholders also benefit from the AXA Assist app’s red button emergency feature, which at one tap can respond to the caller’s roadside needs.

With further convenience in mind for its customers, AXA has also developed the e-policy. E-policy is an electronic copy of their customers’ insurance policy that they can print, save on their personal storage, and even e-mail to their beneficiaries.

MyAXA app for desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile gives customers the power to check their account value, remember due dates, pay for their premiums, or contact their adviser right from their device.

For more information, visit www.axa.com.ph. 03/05/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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Calling women of all shapes, sizes, age, and from all walks of life! This March, celebrate everything you love and represent as SM Supermalls whips up new and exciting activities such as beauty parties, sale events, wellness deals, and a digital promo on self-love – in 73 SM malls nationwide.

“We will make every woman feel special with fun and Instagrammable experiences that promote body love, positivity, and diversity in our malls,” invites Jonjon San Agustin, SM Supermalls senior vice president for marketing.

Catch celebrity sisters Alex Gonzaga and Toni Gonzaga-Soriano on the cover of SM Shopmag this March as SM Supermalls celebrates Women’s Month with new and delightful activities and deals in 73 malls nationwide! (Photo courtesy of SM Shopmag)

Here’s what to expect at SM this Women’s Month:

1. Style-savvy women are sure to love the SM Women’s Wednesday Sale, the much-awaited Wednesday exclusive for every woman’s guilty pleasures – fashion, bags, accessories, make-up, and skin care products – all at up to70% off!

2. Ladies can expect amazing deals from The SM Store Women’s Sale with up to 50% off on selected items, plus you can enjoy a 10% rebate when you shop with your BDO ShopMore Mastercard. SMAC cardholders get an additional 10% off on ladies’ wear, shoes, bag, and accessories every Wednesday (6-8pm) of March and on International Women’s Day, March 8.

3. Beauty aficionados can indulge in the Women’s Special beauty spas and salon dates with the barkada and loved ones and avail of delightful deals.

4. Celebrate womanhood at SM’s Beauty Soiree, a beauty fair every weekend this March with special discounts and bundles on beauty products, skincare, and style products.

5. Be no one but yourself at the Beauty Party where all women are celebrated – happening on all weekends of March. There will be make-overs, styling sessions, and a dance party with a surprise guest DJ!

6. All women deserve love. Take it from psycho-neurologist and happiness doctor, Dr. Lia Bernardo, as she walks us through the 30-day #JustForToday snackable-video series, for easy tips to embrace self-love, empowerment, and authenticity. Find out more on the SM Supermalls Facebook page for a chance to win giveaways!

So ladies, don’t forget to love yourself more this Women’s Month. For more information, visit www.smsupermalls.com. 03/05/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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Calling all e-gamers!

Gear up for the much-awaited gaming weekend of the year and get a first-hand experience on the latest gadgets and trends at the Cyberzone Game Fest 2019 – launching on March 1 to 3 at the Annex of SM City North EDSA!

“With the fast growth of the gaming community, we aim to take it a notch higher as we offer Filipino e-gamers and fans an extraordinary experience through live tournaments and exclusive access to the latest in tech in select SM malls,” said SM Supermalls senior vice president for marketing Jonjon San Agustin.

This year’s game fest will feature exciting activities for game lovers to enjoy:

1. Mobile Legends Tournament. In partnership with MESA, gamers may gather their teams for a thrilling live tournament experience at the Mobile Legends Tournament – happening in all legs of the game fest.

2. Game Zone. With the touch-and-try customer experience of participating tech brands, gamers and shoppers alike can get first dibs on exclusive deals and discounts on mobile, console, and PC and laptop products!

3. Game Battle Ground. Game enthusiasts will have the chance to showcase their skills in various gaming tournaments such as Tekken 7, PUBG, and Special Force (All-star by Playpark) from participating partners and brands.

Co-presented by PLDT & SMART, the Cyberzone Game Fest 2019 will bring tech-citement in other SM malls: Southmall (March 8 to 9), Batangas, (March 15 to 17), Puerto Princesa (March 22 to 24), Manila (March 29 to 30), Marikina (April 5 to 7), Legazpi (April 12 to 14), Cebu (April 26 to 28), Bacoor (May 3 to 5), Clark (May 10 to 12), Davao (May 17 to 19), and Fairview (May 24 to 25).

This event is made possible by Asus Republic of Gamers, Asus Zenfone, Acer Predator, Lenovo Legion, HP Omen, Sony Playstation, Samsung, PC Express, MSI, Logitech, Complink, JBL, Data Blitz, Ubisoft, Playpark, NVIDIA, Cooler Master, AOC/Agon, Sennheiser, HyperX, and Secret 6.

No matter what your tech interest is, whether it be gaming, virtual reality, tech upgrades, cosplay, photography, music, or other hobbies – there will be something for you at Cyberzone. For more information, visit www.smsupermalls.com. 03/02/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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The country’s first Museum of Philippine Economic History has recently opened in what was once the Ynchausti Commercial House in Calle Real in Iloilo, home of the company that started what will eventually become the world’s number one rhum, Tanduay.

Before the National Historical Commission restored the building into an economic history museum, it was used as the provincial offices of the Commission on Audit. For the longest time, however, it was known as the Elizalde building.

An early rhum print ad.

In 1854, according to local historians, the building was home to a conglomerate Ynchausti y Compania (also Ynchausti y Cia), whose founders were the basques José Joaquin Ynchausti, Joaquin Elizalde and Valentin Teus. They consolidated their companies’ assets including Tanduay. When the Elizaldes bought the Ynchausti shares in 1934, they renamed the company to Elizalde Y Cia.

Other than historical data, the museum showcases many of the important artifacts of companies that thrived in Iloilo, especially during the golden days of the sugar industry. Aside from being one of the oldest companies established in the country, the Tanduay Distillery was featured in the museum because of its huge contribution to the sugarcane industry.

The country’s first Museum of Philippine Economic History has recently opened in what was once the Ynchausti Commercial House in Calle Real, Iloilo.

There's a display of an old Tanduay dama juana; early advertising print ads of Tanduay; tools from the haciendas of Western Visayas' sugar plantations; looms from the oldest weavers in Miagao, Iloilo; and t'nalak cloth from South Cotabato, among many others.

It is appropriate that these items are housed at the Ynchausti Commercial House, which was built in 1905 and used as a trading store. Like most Spanish colonial houses in the country, it is the typical bahay-na-bato with solid red-brick walls on the first floor and wood panels on the second floor. It also has wide Capiz-shell windows that are a distinct design of old Spanish houses.

Lucio K. Tan, Jr. - President and Chief Operating Officer, Tanduay Distillers, Inc.

“Tanduay has a rich history that started in the island of Negros. As we celebrate the 165th year of Tanduay Distillers this year, we would like to ensure that Tanduay will always be remembered, especially by the next of generations of Filipinos,” said Lucio K. Tan, Jr., president and chief operating officer, Tanduay Distillers, Inc.

Incidentally, as part of its anniversary celebration, the Lucio Tan Group-owned Tanduay Distillers, Inc has embarked on the conversion of its distillery in Manila into a museum that will showcase its rich and colorful history. It will likewise give its visitors a multi-sensory experience on how its products are made.

“The Tanduay Museum will be housed at our old office in Quiapo, where Ynchausti Y Cia operated their liquor facility. We plan to restore part of the original building, but since it will be a brand museum, expect that it will have a modern façade and will utilize technology at par with the world’s contemporary museums,” Tan, Jr. revealed. 02/27/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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