An #AweSM Sweet 60 Weekend Party to look forward to at SM Megamall

SM celebrates six decades with its #AweSM Sweet 60 Weekend Party at SM Megamall. The sweet 60 area features an interactuve play experience, where shoppers can have fun in a fantastic wonderland of colors. The #AweSM Sweet 60 Weekend Party is literally an instagram haven, where customers and guests can splurge on sweet treats, visual delights,and fun deals!

In partnership with Boysen, Fruits Ice Cream, The Dessert Museum, and the Lost Bread, loyal customers can indulge in activities at these stations and snap photos.

The NU Pep Squad danced and strut their moves to SM's "We've Got It All Jingle", sang by Ramonne Rodriguez of The Voice.

Electrolux donates 200 washing machines through its “Love You Loads” Program

With so many concerns to juggle, doing the laundry  is the last thing mothers need to worry about, thanks to Electrolux.

Partnering with supply chain outfit CEVA Philippines, Electrolux Philippines donated 200 washing machines to chosen mothers and communities. 

Dubbed as the “Loads of Love”, the program was designed to help the loads of Filipinos through modern appliances. The washing machines will go towards the GMA Kapuso Foundation and Gawad Kalinga’s beneficiaries and programs.

During the turnover ceremony of the Loads of Love program held at the Electrolux office in BGC last May 11, 2018, Electrolux Philippines Country Marketing Manager Andrea Soto-Pionilla shared that the donation was to recognize their appreciation for mothers and all the hard work they do for their families. She also pointed out about the fact that not all women in the Philippines have the luxury of owning a washing machine. “This is the reason why Electrolux and CEVA want to help lighten the loads of moms and women through the Love you Loads CSR program” she said. “May is the time where we recognize and share our appreciation for mothers and all the hard work that they do. Electrolux wants to express our support for moms and families all over the country.”

“Mothers have so many concerns to juggle – from work to taking care of their children and the house on top of that! Laundry should be the last thing they need to worry about. Having a washing machine in their household can make this chore faster and easier so that she can move to more important things and families can spend more time together,” she added.

Aside from benefiting households, washing machines will also be donated to GMA Kapuso partner organizations who need the units to serve the underprivileged. Having a washing machine on their household can make this chore faster and easier so that they can move to more important things and families can spend more time together.

Mark Hoolahan, Human Resources Director of North Asis Cluster of CEVA, said “CEVA Logistics is immensely proud of our long term business partnership with Electrolux. We are privileged to be able to partner with Electrolux in assisting such worthwhile causes as the GMA Kapuso Foundation and the Gawad Kalinga community.”


The global appliance company has been with CEVA Philippines for a long time now, with the brand acting as its supply chain partner. Mark Hoolahan, Human Resources Director of CEVA – North Asis Cluster said “We are very very honored and pleased and it gives us great pleasure to be able to contribute to the assistance and the worthwhile cause that the donation of these 200 washing machines will provide to families.”

Rikki Escudero-Catibog, GMA Kapuso Foundation Chief Operations Officer and Executive Vice President thanked Electrolux and shared where the donations will go. She mentioned partner organizations namely ChildHaus, Missionaries of Charity, Damascus House and the dormitories of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

Electrolux Philippines aims to “shape living for the better”. Through this program, the brand is able to focus on having their products and solutions in helping Filipinos achieve, create and elevate experiences of sustainable home living. The program is also in line with the aim of Electrolux, which is to shape living for the better and improve the everyday lives of Filipinos. It means a renewed focus on what their products and solutions can help people achieve, to create experiences that will elevate everyday life and to be a driving force in sustainable living.

For more information on Electrolux Philippines and Love You Loads Program, visit www.electrolux.com.ph and follow @ElectroluxPhilippines on Facebook and Instagram or @ElectroluxPH on Twitter.

Volvo launches its EC200D 20-ton-class Crawler Excavator

Volvo has launched the EC200D in the Philippines in a media event held last May 15, 2018 at ABS-CBN Vertis Tent, Vertis North, Quezon City.

The Volvo EC200D is the fastest 20-ton class excavator in the market borne after years of research in Southeast Asian countries. It  was designed based on input from various Southeast Asia stakeholders, with the general construction segment in mind.  EC200D features  the top 5 heavy equipment needs identified in the market survey--fuel efficiency, quality, fuel consumption, operation, and cycle time. World-class fuel efficiency, productivity, quality, safety and service availability are always included when you buy a Volvo excavator. 

Made to Measure Up

The new EC200D has all premium Volvo features - and more. Volvo's newest product in the 20-ton class of heavy equipment offers exceptionally high swing torque and unique lifting capabilities which makes it the natural choice for general construction earth-moving work. 

EC200D crawler excavator's   fuel-efficient Volvo D5 engine, advanced hydraulic system and improved controllability delivers a simple, smooth and efficient operation performance, so you can lift and load  from the comfort of the industry-leading Volvo cab.  The  fuel efficient new excavator also  boasts of bucket breakout force of 123 kN and arm tear-out force of 96 kN, which helps it deliver high job site productivity and fast cycle times.

Speed up Productivity with the Volvo EC200D

The excavator cycle time includes digging, lifting, rotation and unloading. EC200D guarantees faster cycle time to assure high profitability of the users.  

Volvo recognizes their customers' need for  faster cycle times  compete in the construction industry.  The faster the cycle can be finished, the higher productivity for the machine. With the powerful Volvo D5E Tier 3 with output of 123 kW at 2,000 rpm, and strong hydraulics, the EC200D is designed to operate fast and with short cycle times. Shorter cycle times and outstanding lifting capabilities allows it to deliver significant productivity improvements for all types of general construction work.

The all-new EC200 is available in Southeast Asia, India and in the Philippines. Civic Merchandising, a privately-owned company serving the construction, mining and transport industry in the Philippines,   Civic Merchandising, Inc. is  committed to provide quality service and dedication to satisfy relevant stakeholders is reflected in the company’s Vision “to be the preferred partner and model of excellence in customer care” in the industries it serves. Civic Merchandising, Inc.  provides the best brands of machineries like Volvo. Civic Merchandising, Inc. Be it  land development to building infrastructure such as roads and bridges, Civic Merchandising, Inc. is able to provide the best customer care for its clients.

Managing the account of Volvo Construction Equipment and a proud member of the Civic Group of companies is Topspot Heavy Equipment Incorporated. Since 2015, Topspot Heavy Equipment has been serving the Construction and Mining Industry. Topspot Heavy Equipment has proven its topnotch service to clients who have invested in loaders, haulers, excavators, and other construction equipment.

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