Honda Ends the Year with the Unveiling of the New CR-Z

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), Honda’s automobile business unit in the Philippines reveals the New 2016 CR-Z 1.5 Hybrid at the Imperial Ice Bar at the The Fort Strip, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

Serving as a sneak peek to the official arrival of the Sports Hybrid on January 2016, the event is also a celebration of HCPI’s exceptional sales, for 2015 brought about new additions to the product line up such as the Odyssey, the Mobilio, the HR-V, the All New Legend, and the celebration of the 25th Year Anniversary of Honda Cars in the Philippines. All these serve as a positive indication of Honda’s performance in 2016.

For the powertrain, the new CR-Z is still equipped with a 1.5 liter i-VTEC engine.

Coupled with the engine is a lightweight and compact Integrated Motor Assist Hybrid System (IMA). This enables the CR-Z to develop power and torque similar to higher displacement engines and gives customers a very unique fun to drive experience.

Continuing with the fun to drive experience; the new CR-Z still sports the “3 Mode Drive System” namely the Normal, ECON, and Sport. In Sport mode, The CR-Z delivers exciting performance that only a sporty hybrid car can offer. The system applies integrated control over the engine’s drive by wire control, motor assist, CVT shift control, EPS and air conditioner.

Aiming to create even more “WOW” and unique fun to drive experience, the Plus Sport System can still be found in the New CR-Z.  CR-Z drivers can get the acceleration feeling similar to V6, 3,000cc engine cars with the push of a button.

Honda keeps the fun to drive dynamic through the sports chassis by using forged aluminum in the front lower arms, achieving a lower weight, and high rigidity.  The lightweight aluminum wheels also make the weight under suspension lighter, leading to smooth a smooth suspension response while the large capacity EPS with quick ratio allows for a more agile handle and a stable steering feel. All these features are balances in the the vehicle’s sporty driving feel.

These features serve the sporty image well as sharp character lines define the identifiable design of the CR-Z. The eight-point polygon grill and blade-like front diffuser sweeps up from the center and dissects the front corners to form triangular fog light wells that create a wider  look and feature prominent lower aero sills. Complementing this is the 17 inch alloy wheels and the handsome and aggressive stance reflects the styling concept as the CR-Z weaves through Manila’s streets.

Inside is a more “Exciting Mature Cockpit” forged with numerous features including a new push button start, a 7 inch touch screen display audio that can show various functions such as navigation and a reverse camera, and center console which doubles as an arm-rest. This was made possible with the application of an Electric Parking Brake (EPB) that eliminates the traditional parking brake lever and offers easier push-button operation. 

Completing the package is the superb Active Noise Control (ANC) and Active Sound Control (ASC). Using the stereo speakers, engine sound is enhanced depending on the situation. In ECON and Normal Modes, a sophisticated and more linear sound response is emitted, while a sportier sound is produced in Sports mode.

Red Ribbon Opens New Store in Market! Market!, TriNoma

Red Ribbon, one of the country’s leading bakeshops, recently redesigned its stores in Market! Market! and TriNoma to make family moments even sweeter.

According to Zinnia Rivera, general manager of Red Ribbon, the company designed these two new stores with Filipino families in mind, creating in-store warmth that brings memories and feelings of home.

“We conceptualized our stores based on a Filipino family’s happy moments. Once our customers visit these stores, they’ll feel the warmth of home,” Rivera said. “This is why we’d like all Filipino families to come to our stores: we want them to experience this kind of warmth that comes from our delightful and delicious products and more homey store concept.”

These two new stores highlight designs that reflect happy bondings shared with the family. Its use of wood elements create a warm interior finish, evoking comfort that’s unmistakably home.

“While the new Red Ribbon stores create a trademark of being warm and homey, we would like our customers to feel that they are part of a much bigger family that makes every day a special celebration,” Rivera said. “With Red Ribbon, they are always welcome.”

She continued, “This is evident through the new designs we painted on the walls.  We visually translated the sweet family bonds, reminding every Filipino family of their own kulitan and lambingan that are made more special and unforgettable with Red Ribbon’s sweet delights. We want to give them an exciting and delightful experience that stays with the customer from the moment they enter our store and long after they leave.”

 

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Its spacious interior design give customers a sense of personal space in choosing their favorite Red Ribbon products. Furthermore, a special Dedication Cake counter is mounted “so they can see how their very heartwarming dedications are inscribed on their cakes.”

“This exceptional customer experience is further complemented by our hospitable crew members who gladly welcome the customers every time they enter the store,” Rivera said. “Such friendliness and warmth give the customers more reason to come back.”

Red Ribbon started as a small bakeshop in Timog Avenue in Quezon City, which further expanded into a proudly Filipino-owned business that has taken part in every Filipino family’s special moments. To date, the bakeshop has more than 300 branches nationwide, growing to become a hub where everyone is welcome to bring home the experience of warmth found in every slice of its many sweet offerings.

For Red Ribbon, it’s always about “bringing home the experience of warmth and love found in every bite of its cakes, breads and pastries,” Rivera said.

She concluded, “Home is where the heart is, that’s why Red Ribbon continues to innovate not only its products but also the concept of its stores. At Red Ribbon, Filipino families can make their everyday moments even sweeter.”

The Red Ribbon stores in TriNoma and Market! Market! are now open to serve Filipino families during mall hours. Visit the new concept stores now and bring home a box of happiness sealed with a Red Ribbon.

Stanley Lets You Experience The Power of Innovation With its New Products

Stanley Black & Decker, a world-leading provider of tools and storage, commercial electronic security and engineered fastening systems, recently launched new product catalogues under its hand, power and mechanical tools, and storage solutions at the Prism Plaza, Two E-Com Building, Mall of Asia Pasay City.

According to Anthony Allarey, Commercial Director of Black and Decker Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., these new product lines highlight the brand’s new direction, anchoring its innovations towards ‘Performance in Action.’

“Stanley Black & Decker pounds its century-long commitment to excellence by producing some of the most well-known hand tools and storage products in the world. As a trusted name in the industrial, construction and automotive industry, Stanley helps professionals build, repair and protect the most valuable objects,” Allarey said.

The launch comes on the heels of Stanley Black & Decker’s new product logo, which is grounded in the company’s rich 170-year reputation for innovation, performance and quality. Now that another benchmark is reached, Allarey said that the company will be “more able to carry on what it started and introduce better and more business opportunities for the company.”

White Series Tough Case Tapes

Made with a sleek, triangular design, the new White Series Tough Case Tape boasts an improved stability and extra durability with its nylon coating feature. It provides users with a comfortable anti-slip hold material with matching easy-to-lock capability allowed by its ergonomic design slider.

The tough Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) casing passed four major tests to ensure optimum quality and usability. For the drop test, the White Series Tough Case Tape passed the drops from ten different locations; its Airlock Technology even survived the drop from a height of nine meters.

What’s more, the new tape technology undergone and passed the solvent test, which immerses the material in a variety of oils and acids. It also went through the lifecycle and standout tests where the tape went through repeated cycling tests with a spring and blade tape rule, and used the distance extended as a measure of effectiveness.

With the new White Series Tough Case Tape, users are expected to enjoy measuring for up to 1.8 meters, experience better readability and increased versatility due to its double end hook design, and higher accessibility with its 45-degree clip.

Snap-off Knife

Stanley knives are ergonomically designed to maximize performance for professionals while bearing safety in mind for their added ease of mind. With the new Snap-off Knife, Stanley ensures that this new hand tool boasts torsional resistance, blade opening force and cap removal force to meet high-quality performance. To make this possible, the new Snap-off Knife has gone through rigorous tests including drop, solvent and compressions tests.

What sets this new knife apart from other brands is its rigid stainless steel barrel feature which provides smooth action and corrosion resistance, and its unique ergonomic thumb pad which enables firm and comfort holding position. What’s more, it also has a neck down design, which ensure the user of excellent grip control and ultimate cutting performance.

Laser Distance Measuring tools

This year, Stanley is launching three different laser distance measuring tools that highlight increased accuracy and functionality. The Laser Distance Measuring TLM99 has a range of 30 meters, with accuracy ranging from +/-2mm. It has a continuous measurement function that finds distance from a target quickly and easily.

On the other hand, the Laser Distance Measuring TLM165 has a range of 50 meters, with accuracy of +/-1.5mm. It measure distances even when point A and/or point B is not acceptable for linear measurement and stores up to the last five measurements taken by the user. With its backlit, two-line display, the unit can provide visibility in all working conditions. Its robust design technology allows the device to be water and debris resistant.

Lastly, the new Laser Distance Measuring TLM330 has a range of up to 100 meters, with accuracy of +/-1mm. It is built with an inclinometer, which may be used as a digital level, calculate indirect height values or indirect horizontal distance. Compared with the TLM165, the TLM330 has a large backlit with three-line display, and can store the last twenty measurements taken by the user. Same with the TLM165, it has a Pythagoras indirect height solution, multifunction end piece that delivers versatility and accuracy of measurements, and has an over-molded housing and IP 54 water/debris resistance.

Power tools

Aside from the new set of hand tools, Stanley also launched its state-of-the-art power tools: Cordless Drill Driver, Chipping Hammer and Impact Drill.

The 10.8V Li-Ion Cordless Drill Driver has a two-speed transmission for optimal speed and torque control, and runs on a high-performance 0-400/1500 RPM for faster drilling. Powered by a 1.5 Ah Li-Ion battery, the new Cordless Drill Driver offers no self-discharge to maintain maximum productivity and lessen downtime. It is made with a very compact design for better control and easy handling, and built with LED light to provide visibility in dark areas. This new technology is best used for screw driving and wood or metal drilling.

In addition, Stanley also introduced its new 5KG 17mm 1010W Chipping Hammer that has a 1010W Powerful motor which delivers outstanding chipping and chiseling performance, and a specialized anti-vibration system for low vibration and more comfort. With its slim line design, coated back handle with additional side handle and built-in HEX 17mm chuck, users are guaranteed to experience easy control and better access to confined spaces. The new Chipping Hammer best applies to tile and concrete surface chipping, light to moderate concrete demolition and concrete and bricks chiseling.

Stanley also introduced a 720W 13mm Impact Drill which runs on a durable powerful 720W motor for excellent performance and long durability. It has a 120-hour loaded life, a forward/reverse control, additional side handle for easy two-hand operation and a mode selector switch for drilling and impact drilling options. This new technology is best used for iron plate drilling, screw driving, window installation, tile and wood drilling which can go up to 35mm.

Storage solution

Stanley’s new Click and Connect toolbox complements its wide range of best-in-class tools. The Click and Connect storage solution allows one-hand latch operation for easy accessibility, allowing the user to open the toolbox from both sides. It has removable dividers for customizable storage solutions, making one storage structure easy to be connected to another storage unit for maximum modularity and flexibility.

For automotive tools, Stanley also developed a 19-inch metal toolbox that has a long handle, one-hand operation system, auto-sliding drawer and central locking feature. The one-hand operation gives professionals an extra hand in accomplishing their projects anytime, anywhere.

Quality that exceeds the standards

Since its joint venture with Black & Decker in 2010, Stanley—now named as Stanley Black & Decker—pursues to build a legacy by producing some of the most well-known hand tools and storage products in the world. These products are recognized for exceeding government and industry standards such as ASME/ANSI, ISO and DIN.

Allarey concluded, “The launch of our new products continues to show that Stanley is the market leader in the tool industry, providing professionals with high-quality products to complement their work—and there’s more to come for every Filipino. No matter how big or small your construction project is, there is always a Stanley product waiting in store for you.”

 

PNB and PNB Capital Bags Four Awards from The Asset

PNB Capital’s President & CEO Gerry B. Valenciano receives the award from The Asset’s Editor-in-Chief Daniel Yu

The Philippine National Bank (PNB) and PNB Capital and Investment Corporation (PNB Capital) recently achieved international recognition in lending and loan arrangement when the institution won four awards from the recently concluded The Asset Triple A Asia Infrastructure Awards 2015 held at the Island Shangri-la Hong Kong on October 30, 2015.

 The PNB Group was recognized by The Asset for the following deals: Best Project Finance Deal of the Year, for the Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3 PhP31 Billion project finance syndicated term loan facility; Best Transport Deal, Philippines, for the same Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3 project; Best Transport Deal – Highly Commended, Philippines, for the GMR Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation PhP23.3 Billion financing facility; and Best Power Deal, Philippines, for the Pagbilao Energy Corporation PhP33.3 Billion project financing facility.

 The awards obtained by the PNB Group is a testament to the bank’s commitment and dedication in offering competitive financing structures to clients while contributing to the development of the country.  To represent the PNB Group in the awarding ceremony, Gerry B. Valenciano, the President & CEO of PNB Capital is shown in the photo receiving the award.

 The Asset Triple A Awards are Asia’s defining recognition for excellence in the industry. This reputation has been built upon the stringent methodology, combined with the rigorous approach to the selection of the winners of the coveted Triple A. The awards are adjudicated by The Asset’s Board of Editors who collectively have several decades’ worth of evaluating industry awards in Asia.

PNB and PNB Capital Bags Four Awards from The Asset

PNB Capital’s President & CEO Gerry B. Valenciano receives the award from The Asset’s Editor-in-Chief Daniel Yu

The Philippine National Bank (PNB) and PNB Capital and Investment Corporation (PNB Capital) recently achieved international recognition in lending and loan arrangement when the institution won four awards from the recently concluded The Asset Triple A Asia Infrastructure Awards 2015 held at the Island Shangri-la Hong Kong on October 30, 2015.

 The PNB Group was recognized by The Asset for the following deals: Best Project Finance Deal of the Year, for the Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3 PhP31 Billion project finance syndicated term loan facility; Best Transport Deal, Philippines, for the same Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3 project; Best Transport Deal – Highly Commended, Philippines, for the GMR Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation PhP23.3 Billion financing facility; and Best Power Deal, Philippines, for the Pagbilao Energy Corporation PhP33.3 Billion project financing facility.

 The awards obtained by the PNB Group is a testament to the bank’s commitment and dedication in offering competitive financing structures to clients while contributing to the development of the country.  To represent the PNB Group in the awarding ceremony, Gerry B. Valenciano, the President & CEO of PNB Capital is shown in the photo receiving the award.

 The Asset Triple A Awards are Asia’s defining recognition for excellence in the industry. This reputation has been built upon the stringent methodology, combined with the rigorous approach to the selection of the winners of the coveted Triple A. The awards are adjudicated by The Asset’s Board of Editors who collectively have several decades’ worth of evaluating industry awards in Asia.