AQUABEST TO JOIN 2014 FILIPINO FRANCHISE SHOW

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​Aquabest, the country’s leading water refilling franchise is proud to support the upcoming 2014 Filipino Franchise Show.

“We are proud to support Filipino entrepreneurs who are exhibiting their world class concepts through  AFFI’s annual franchise show. This year there will be hundreds of participants each with its own success story that will inspire everyone to go out and start their own business.” says Carson Tan CEO of GQWEST Inc which owns the Aquabest brand.

The company is a long time member of AFFI with around 700 stores and is considered among the leading players in the water franchising industry. This year, the company will continue to highlight its 3 in 1 Combostore concept as well as introduce its new Nanogen technology.

The Combostore franchise combines the Aquabest, Laundrybest, and Oxyplus brands. This allows franchisees of the Combostore to benefit from the expanded target market and synergies resulting from the fusion of the three brands. The concepts offer a faster return period and better margins.

The company is also proud to announce that it would be the  first refilling station franchise to utilize nanotechnology in its filtration process. “Nanogen” which is a Korean developed water filtration system that ensures a high level of water purity while at the same time being the first in the country to offer alkaline pure water.

The 2014 Filipino Franchise Show is presented by the Association of Filipino Franchisers Incorporated (AFFI) the country’s premier franchise group comprised of local franchise concepts. The show runs from October 3 to 5 at the World Trade Center.

Eat Chocolate The Right Way With Cadbury

Cadbury is one of the most popular milk chocolate brands known in the market. There had been variations but there is nothing like the original. Cadbury is not just any milk chocolate. It's rich in milk chocolate. The chocolate taste itself is fancy enough for me.

Cadbury is also one of the ingredients for ice cream parlors like Dairy Queen for their Blizzard selections.

Ms. Arlene Amante, brand manager for Cadbury and RX jock Gino hosting

During the Cadbury Sweet Endings event in Mercato Centrale in BGC, Cadbury Brand Manager Arlene Amante said there's the best way to eat Cadbury with satisfaction that even her 4-year old nephew knows. First, RIP the wrapper. Second, BITE but don't grind it with your teeth yet. Third, allow it to M-M-MMelt inside your mouth and lastly, ENJOY.

Demonstrating the best way to eat a Cadbury Milk Chocolate bar

It is an applied logic in food tasting to apply this method in tasting which we mostly neglect but this is the best way to have sweet ending after each meal. As we have this sweet ending this week at the BGC's famous food district, Cadbury treated us with sweet sounds from from Barbie Almalbis and Pupil. Check out the series of Cadbury TVCs in their Facebook page or before watching a movie in cinemas.

A glimpse from the Cadbury TVC.

It is also first time in Mercato that all food vendors are wearing the same shirts with the Cadbury purple color. Treat yourself with a #CadburySweetEndings. For more foodie adventures, follow this blog or like L.E.N.S. blogs on Facebook.

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AQUAQUEST GEARS UP FOR PROVINCIAL EXPANSION

GQWEST Inc announced plans to expand its Aquaquest water refilling franchise outside Metro Manila as part of its plans to drive growth.

A sister brand of Aquabest the country’s premier water franchise and with over a hundred stores, Aquaquest is set to grow in rural areas where potable water access remains an issue. The company’s CEO, Carson Tan, sees tremendous potential in areas outside Manila, which have begun to see rapid development and urbanization. “With the Metro Manila water refilling market getting ever more competitive it would be more practical to look at other areas where opportunities are great and competition isn't as fierce.”

A single Aquaquest store can offer three different types of water: purified, mineral, and alkaline. While the purified water is the staple product of the store, the mineral and alkaline types of water would appeal most to people who have specific medical needs or those who need water as a health supplement.

More than just providing its franchisees and consumers with more options, the franchise also offers its franchisees a faster return period due to increased sales brought about by the 3-in-1 concept of the enterprise. This triples their opportunities and chances for success with just a single store.

Apart from its flexible marketing options, acquiring an Aquaquest franchise is now made easier due to the financing options offered by GQWEST. Franchisees can also take advantage of the company’s tie-ups with institutions like BPI Family Savings Bank to help secure a Ka-Negosyo loan package for their franchise. The company also offers excellent after-sales support with a store opening package, local marketing and technical support.

Further, with the company’s Green-Mindset advocacy, the Aquaquest water store may be bundled with a Laundryquest store to conserve water and increase the store's income.

AQUABEST UNVEILS TECHNOLOGICAL QUARTET

Aquabest the country’s premier water refilling franchise is set to revolutionize the way Filipino’s  experience drinking water as it launches its four exclusive water treatment technologies.

Utilizing its new technologies the company will enable the company’s 700 store network to produce  Granderized water a type of water that is not only clean but also healthy. The company utilizes four unique technologies Grander, Tanwing, Nanogen, and Reverse Osmosis; that alters the very nature of water to make it better.

Tanwing Technology and Reverse Osmosis are filtration technologies that help eliminate practically all contaminants in the water making them safe and clean. Tanwing works by utilizing two wavelengths of ultraviolet radiation to help eliminate all biological contaminants. At the same time, reverse osmosis filters water at the nanometer level far smaller than a strand of hair to ensure that all impurities are filtered out.

The Nanogen and Grander Technologies work at the molecular level to infuse health giving properties to the water by affecting the molecular structure of the water. Nanogen is a Korean technology that utilizes nanotechnology to neutralize pure water’s inherent acidity. Acidic water is supposed to be a contributing factor to some diseases. Grander Technology from Austria alters the molecular structure of water to improve body's absorption.

Overall, Aquabest Granderized Water improves on the inherent cleansing and rejuvenating qualities of water.  Each drop reaches deeper into the core of every cell in our bodies, allowing them to perform their functions better. Drinking Aquabest Granderized Water  will rejuvenate the body at its very core helping people look and feel better.

AQUABEST THE WATER OF TOMORROW

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People today live very hectic lifestyle having to juggle their careers, social lives, among others. Between rushing to and from meetings or parties, people tend to neglect their health. As a result, most people turn to various diets and therapy to help improve their health. What most people don’t get is that drinking lots of water can just be as effective as fancy therapies and diets in keeping you in shape.

Drinking water helps cleanse and revitalize the body sweeping away toxins and impurities in the body. Water also helps keep our energy and alertness levels up all day. Overall, drinking lots of water can lead to greater personal wellness and well-being. However, not all water is the same some are better than others.

Aquabest Granderized water in particular is radically different from other types of drinking water being not only clean but also healthy. Utilizing four unique technologies Grander, Tanwing, Nanogen, and Reverse Osmosis; Aquabest alters the very nature of water to make it better.

Tanwing Technology and Reverse Osmosis are filtration technologies that help eliminate practically all contaminants in the water making them safe and clean. Tanwing works by utilizing two wavelengths of ultraviolet radiation to help eliminate all biological contaminants. At the same time, reverse osmosis filters water at the nanometer level far smaller than a strand of hair to ensure that all impurities are filtered out.

The Nanogen and Grander Technologies work at the molecular level to infuse health giving properties to the water by affecting the molecular structure of the water. Nanogen is a Korean technology that utilizes nanotechnology to neutralize pure water’s inherent acidity. Acidic water is supposed to be a contributing factor to some diseases. Grander Technology from Austria alters the molecular structure of water to improve body absorption.

Normal water molecules are large and irregularly shaped. This causes uneven rates of absorption into the body making it inefficient and disorganized. With Grander Technology the water molecules are compressed and given a uniform shape. This facilitates faster and more efficient absorption into the body.

Overall, Aquabest Granderized Water improves on the inherent cleansing and rejuvenating qualities of water. Each drop reaches deeper into the core of every cell in our bodies allowing them to perform their functions better. Drinking Aquabest Granderized Water will rejuvenate the body at its very core helping people look and feel better.

Join The Fight With The Autobots With Oreo Cookies

Earlier this week, I bought some Oreo Cookies with new flavors because of the Transformers: Age Of Extinction promo. Later that week, I didn’t realize that I am about to meet the marketing people of Oreo during the movie launch last June 13 at SM Mall Of Asia Atrium.

The new flavors are Prime Berry Creme which is the blue filling and Action Fruit Creme which is the yellow variation. Both flavors have this cool ice cream taste when you eat the cookies. Each flavor is designed with Optimus Prime and Bumblebee on respective packaging. According to Oreo segment during the program, these flavors are seasonal and are available while supply last.

In addition to the new flavors, regular and chocolate flavors have free stickers with a promo code at the back of the sticker label that you can use one time when you a play a simple online game at http://oreotransformers4.com/. Each promo code entered upon registration entitles you to earn points for a chance to win a trip to Universal Studios. The more promo codes you submit, the more chances to get more points to win.

Transformers: Age Of Extinction opens in Philippine cinemas on June 25 and is released by United International Pictures through Columbia Pictures Philippines. For more foodie promos, like the L.E.N.S. blogs on Facebook or follow this blog. Enjoy the Oreo/T4 TV spot above.

Domino's Pizza Is Giving Away Free Pizza Every Month

I attended the launch for the return of Domino’s Pizza in the Philippines last February 10, 2011. Domino’s Pizza reopened with new management. Going back to present time, Domino’s Pizza is giving away pizza slices for a limited time.

A.Venue branch in Makati

 Allow me to tell you how to get a free pizza slice.

Every last Friday of the month, Domino’s will give away stubs at designated branches over the Greater Metro Manila area for the free pizza slice. You may get these stubs along the streets where the specified branch is located or just in front of the outlet itself.

First customers to receive the free pizza

You will bring that stub for that designated time and claim the free pizza without the obligation to purchase. The purpose of this is to make Domino’s Pizza visible to the masses. I got to experience the the first day of free pizza last March 28. Hawaiian Pizza may be not my first choice for pizza topping but it’s not everyday you get a free pizza.

The following Domino’s Pizza branches you can avail of the free pizza stubs are:

*Marvin Plaza, Pasong Tamo, Makati

*El Molito,Alabang-Zapote Road, Muntinlupa City

*SM Las Piňas, Zapote Road, Alabang

*A. Venue, Makati ave, Makati

*SM Sucat, Sucat Lopez, Sucat Rd., Paraňaque

*SM Molino, Bacoor, Cavite

*Ashcreek, Greenhills, San Juan

Take note of the following last Fridays each month: April 25, May 30, June 27, Aug. 29, Sept. 26, Oct. 31, Nov. 28, Dec. 26, 2014; January 30, Feb. 27, 2015.

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