The Celebration Continues in Cebu

After kicking off its 120th anniversary celebration in Manila, Sun Life will bring the festivities to Cebu, where it will be holding a series of activities.

This includes the staging of a play dubbed “Legacy: The Sun Life Story” at the Marco Polo Plaza last March 5 for the media, the company’s Financial Advisors and employees, and select clients. The said play has world renowned writer and director Floy Quintos at the helm, while veteran actors Robert Sena and Isay Alvarez will play the lead roles.

The company’s brand ambassadors, actor Piolo Pascual and industrial designer Kenneth Cobonpue, will lead the other activities.

Kenneth leads a business opportunity forum for entrepreneurs interested in becoming Financial Advisors last March 7 at the Marriot Hotel. On the same day, Piolo will stars in “Timeless”, a thanksgiving show at the Ayala Terraces.

Prior to the show, there will be games and other activities for mall goers beginning. Cebuanos got to experience playing Brighter Life Praxis, Sun Life’s very own board game which was designed to make financial literacy fun. Exciting prizes such as an iPad Air and MF Starter Funds await those who will play and win this exciting and informative game.

Meanwhile, Sun Life, through its Foundation, will also continue with its Project 120, a community development program which includes the creation of 120 classrooms and donation of 120 fishing boats to areas that were devastated by Typhoon Yolanda and the Bohol earthquake.

Filipino-designed pedicab ‘Eclipse’ charges your iPhone

Future of transportation? While you might be thinking of flying cars, we’re talking more of a moon-shaped pedicab or rickshaw as others would call it. Meet the Eclipse.

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Eclipse was designed by Cebu-based Kenneth Cobonpue and is targeted towards urban centers around the globe. The aluminum- and polythylene-framed rickshaw is unique compared to other three wheelers since it has been equipped with an iPhone docking base to charge your phone and play music through its speakers. It’s also adorned with cooling fans and cup holders to ensure a comfortable ride.

This “more civilized version of the humble three-wheeler” according to award-winning Cobonpue, still has that open design that we’re used to seeing; but with the difference that there are now panels on both sides of the carriage that can be pulled down for some privacy. During rainy seasons, there’s also a cover made of acrylic fiber that protects the passengers from getting wet.

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It’s nice to see designers today are somehow keeping up with the technological trends and incorporating today’s necessities (like chargers in public transportation) in tomorrow’s innovations. Hopefully, it catches people’s attention not only in the Philippines but even in other countries as Kenneth’s team is still open for partnerships with the Eclipse.

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