Forging stronger Philippine-British ties

AS A CONTINUING INITIATIVE OF promoting high-value Philippine invest- ment and project opportunities to British companies and enterprises located and based in Hong Kong, the Philippine British Business Council (PBBC), in partnership with the British Embassy in Manila and the UK Trade and Investment Centre, held the Philippine Infrastructure and Private-Public Partnership (PPP) Roadshow in the said country. PBBC co-chairman ambassador Jesus “Chuching” Tambunting, who also led Philippine business delegation, was in- charge of all the activities during the two- day event. The roadshow also focused on facilitating partnerships and collaboration with the Hong Kong-based British private sector and Philippine companies and ex- ploring other market ventures for trade. Congratulations to ambassador Jesus Tam- bunting and the Philippine British Business Council for organizing this significant event!

Beauties meet industrial chic

A LOVELY SET OF INTERNATIONAL BEAUTIES GRACED THE ELEGANT ballroom of B Hotel QC, a perfect example of industrial chic in a hotel that is fast gain- ing popularity among businessmen and weekenders. The occasion was the gala dinner for the candidates of Miss World Philippines 2015.   B Hotels managing director Ryan Chan welcomed the 26 beauty queens from all over the world to the mid-scale business- man’s hotel located at 14 Scout Rallos St. The Miss World 2015 candidates were led by a former beauty queen herself, Cory Quirino who is the exclusive licensee and national director of Miss World Philippines. The ladies paraded in cocktail dresses made by our local designers during the event proper of the Gala Night. The traditional Q & A portion was also held during the program. Miss World Philippines 2015 Hillarie Danielle Parungao, our representative to this year’s beauty pageant, was also joined by her court at the formal affair. For more information, call the B Hotel Q.C. at tel. no. 990-5000.

EMotors Inc. bags notable award the country’s first and only 100-percent

Filipino-owned assembler/manufacturer of zero-emission, electric 3-wheeled vehicles EMotors Inc., under the leadership of founding director Helen Lee and president and CEO Beth Lee, was named the Green Company of the Year at the Asia CEO Awards 2015 held at the Grand Ballroom of the Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City. EMotors Inc. demonstrated strong leadership and participation in sustainability and environmental protection programs initiatives in Philippines. Congratulations Helen and Beth for this outstanding recognition!