Italian Chamber to hold 4th edition of Transport and Logistics Forum at WTC

THE Transport and Logistics Forum

2023, spearheaded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines, Inc. (ICCPI) in partnership with Olacon, is set to take center stage as a pivotal event within the prestigious Transport & Logistics Philippines Exhibition scheduled on August 17, 2023 from 1 pm to 5 pm at the World Trade Center. This highly anticipated forum is strategically positioned as the ultimate meeting place for manufacturers, suppliers, and buyers in the transportation and logistics industry.

The Transport & Logistics Forum 2023 promises to be an unparalleled opportunity for industry professionals and stakeholders to converge and engage in vital discussions with esteemed experts and policymakers in the sector. Focusing on crucial topics such as Import/Export, E-Commerce, and Railways, the forum aims to foster collaboration, drive innovation, and chart the course for the future of transportation and logistics.

As the industry continues to evolve rapidly, the Transport & Logistics Forum 2023 recognizes the significance of keeping pace with emerging trends, technologies, and best practices. By facilitating insightful conversations among key players, the forum aims to address the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, shaping the trajectory of the industry towards greater efficiency, sustainability, and resilience.

The forum will host a series of speeches, interactive sessions led by experts, thought leaders, policymakers and a panel discussion. These sessions will delve into critical subjects such as optimizing import/ export processes, harnessing the power of e-commerce in logistics, and driving advancements in the railway infrastructure. Some confirmed speakers include Undersecretary Elmer Francisco U. Sarmiento of the Maritime Sector of the Department of Transportation (DOTr), the Chairman and Group CEO of Royal Cargo Michael Raeuber, President and COO of Philippine Airlines-Capt. and the Chairman Philippine National Railway Michael Ted Macapagal among others.

Attendees will have ample networking opportunities to connect with peers, industry veterans, and potential business partner, ensuring that valuable connections are made to foster collaboration and growth.

Grill expert Mang Inasal is PHL’s most endeared grilled chicken restaurant

CUSTOMERS have ranked Mang Inasal among the top three restaurants in the country and the only one in the grilled chicken category. This is according to recent surveys conducted by PUBLiCUS Asia and the RP-Mission and Development (RPMD) Foundation Inc. Mang Inasal is the second most endeared fast food and restaurant chain in the Philippines, as revealed in PUBLiCUS Asia’s recent PAHAYAG survey. Mang Inasal garnered an endearment score of 31 percent, next to Jollibee.

Meanwhile, Mang Inasal placed third in a comprehensive nationwide survey conducted by RPMD. Mang Inasal got a 63 percent rating next to Jollibee and another restaurant brand.

“Being the only grilled chicken restaurant in these lists is a huge honor for Mang Inasal especially because they were from our customers themselves,” said Mang Inasal business unit head Mike V. Castro. “Recognitions like this make the celebration of our 20th anniversary this year even more memorable as they validate Mang Inasal’s commitment to deliver Ihaw-Sarap meals and Unli-Saya experience to everyone who visit our stores or those who support us through delivery.”

The PUBLiCUS PAHAYAG is an independent and non-commissioned survey held from June 7 to 12, 2023. It sought to gauge the emotional connection and affinity of 1,500 Filipino consumers towards various Filipino brands in the market. Meanwhile, the RPMD survey, conducted from June 25 to July 5, 2023, asked 10,000 respondents to identify their favorites based on attributes that included brand preference, visitation frequency, food and service quality, as well as value for money.

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda also sent her well-wishes via a video message saying, “This activity is highly impactful in enhancing and solidifying connections with the MSME community that will facilitate their economic growth.”

In his Keynote Address, Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual expressed his confidence in attaining the “Trabaho, Negosyo, Kabuhayan” goals as part of the mid-term Philippine Development Plan 2023 to 2028. He further remarked, “One of the programs of the department is to spur an entrepreneurial revolution and encourage the growth of MSMEs through market access programs as well as ecommerce and digitalization initiatives.”

Organized by the Department of Trade and Industry-Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (BDTP) in coordination with the DTI Regional Operations Group, the 2023 National Food Fair carried a simultaneous online version on

For culinary enthusiasts, renowned Filipino chefs were featured in the daily program of activities, with live cooking and food preparation demonstrations, among others. The culminating highlight of the 2023 National Food Fair was a celebration of the diversity and rich heritage of Filipino food through an interactive cultural presentation of the BARMM Pagana Maguindanao, led by Mustafa Ala and Chef Yed Dimaporo.

For those who missed the daily program of activities, these were livestreamed and remain accessible on BDTP’s Facebook page (DTI.BDTP).

Up next in the DTI-BDTP calendar of events is the 2023 National Food Fair, scheduled from August 23 to 27, at the Megatrade Halls of SM Megamall. To stay updated about the programs of the DTI-Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion, please follow their social media accounts on Facebook (DTI.BDTP), Instagram (dti.bdtp), and Twitter (@DTI_BDTP). You may also email BDTP Director Marievic M. Bononan at bdtp@dti.gov.ph.

IVO Water Purifier celebrates 5 years; unveils

Shaina Magdayao as first celebrity ambassador

IN celebration of its fifth anniversary, IVO Water Purifier has partnered with dancer, model, and one of the country’s premiere actresses dubbed as “Empress of Drama”

Shaina Magdayao as its very first celebrity ambassador.

Launched last April 2018, IVO is very enthusiastic and proud to be having its very first celebrity ambassador after five years. Shaina Magdayao is not just a celebrity but she also actively works with diverse NGOs and orphanages—such as her new Passion Project with Kythe Foundation, “Strands of Hope,” where she donated her hair in support of Pediatric Cancer Patients as well as raising awareness and extending much-needed help to tragedystricken areas. She’s also a health and fitness enthusiast, a self-proclaimed “OC,” and believes having “a place of everything and everything in its place” which is also what the IVO brand stands for.

“Shaina has an active lifestyle. She’s into yoga and wellness. She’s also very organized.

PLUS she supports a list of diverse organizations. We believe Shaina is the perfect fit for our brand”, said Donna Yan, General Manager of Moduvi, Inc, the distributor of IVO Water Purifier. “We recently celebrated IVO’s fifth year too and having Shaina as our first celebrity ambassador is perfect timing. Together with Shaina, IVO aims to inspire Filipinos to be more cautious in choosing and having safe and easily accessible drinking water at all times. IVO is able to provide millions of Filipino households with 99.99 percent bacteria-free drinking water straight from their kitchen faucets.”

IVO is a small and compact water purifier that uses an advanced hollow fiber membrane technology to filter drinking water. This is the same technology used in dialysis machines and artificial kidneys to purify blood. It has 0.1 micron filtration which guarantees that even the most microscopic contaminants like E.coli, salmonella, and amoeba wouldn’t pass through its filter.

IVO is from the makers of Torayvino™, the No.1 Faucet-mounted Water Purifier in Japan. It is manufactured by Toray Industries, a Japanese firm and a global industry leader in fibers and textiles, environment and engineering, and life sciences among others. The company provides carbon fiber composite materials for Boeing aircrafts and automobiles, essential components for textiles (Heattech and Airism) used by Uniqlo, “IVO believes in sustainability and we also aim to reduce single-use plastics. One small IVO cartridge can provide up to 1,500L water— that’s actually equivalent to 79pcs. of 5-gallon water containers or 5,000pcs. of 300ml plastic water bottles. You won’t need to stock-up on unsightly, big, and heavy water containers nor dispose of a lot of plastic bottles. Plus it’s very affordable—a starter set (1 head unit + 1 cartridge) retails for P1,980 while the refill cartridge is only P1,380.” said IVO Product Manager Ivan Manzo. “IVO’s cartridge is also DOH-FDA, NSF, and JIS certified so you are assured to be getting 99.99% bacteria-free and safe drinking water, anytime, any day.” IVO is owned and distributed by Moduvi, Inc. and is available nationwide at LazMall, ShopeeMall, IVO.PH, and select Mercrury Drug, Ace Hardware, True Value, AllHome, Anson’s, and Rustan’s branches. IVO will soon be available in GrabMart as well.