Celebrating innovation

Every innovation is a cause for celebration.

Samsung Electronics Philippines Corp. (SEPCO), an industry leader in information technology, celebrated the launch of the Samsung Series 7 Central Station, the Samsung Series 3 LED HDTV Monitor and the Samsung Series 9 Full HD 3D LED Monitor at the Presidential Suite of The Peninsula Manila.

The event was hosted by Mia Bayuga who toured her audience around the uniquely transformed suite, which highlighted the distinctive features of the LED monitors.

Photographer Paolo Pineda talked about the Samsung Series 7 Central Station’s ingenious way to rid users of annoying wires and clutter through the use of just one central USB connection or through a wireless dongle. He said, “As a photographer, what I really appreciate about the Samsung Central Station is that one minute you can be multi-tasking on your sofa, and the next minute you can be back at your desk, instantly reconnected to all your gadgets.”

Cesca Litton enlightened guests about how the Samsung Series 3 LED HDTV Monitor saves space with style. Perfect for small spaces, this TV-PC monitor provides picture-perfect views from any angle! Cesca revealed the Full HD Picture in Picture function as “Perfect harmony of work and play: perfect for the contemporary, busy young lady! I can do my e-mails and watch TV all at the same time.”

Blogger Jayvee Fernandez talked about the Samsung Series 9 Full HD 3D LED Monitor’s 3D HyperReal Engine for 2D to 3D image conversion and persuaded the audience to try for themselves the monitor’s 3D capabilities with its very own 3D active glasses.

The pioneers of Cohen’s Lifestyle Centre Philippines: CEO Barbara Young, CFO Regina Rodriguez-Chuavon and managing consultant Dr. Angel Rodriguez-Bandola.

The new cutting-edge Samsung monitors are definitely top-notch products that provide the ultimate experience in computer display.

Eat your way to a healthier you! 

“Food as medicine” is the concept behind the Cohen Program, a scientifically proven weight-loss and wellness program through nutrition that allows individuals to lose an average of eight to 10 lbs. a month.

The “Ladies of Cohen” Barbara Young, Regina Rodriguez-Chuavon and Dr. Angel Rodriguez-Bandola, pioneers of the Cohen Program in the Philippines, were at the launch. They also serve as executives of Cohen’s Lifestyle Centre Philippines where the program is exclusively available.

Graduates of the Cohen Program Don Marasigan, Ira de los Reyes, Jingo Fermin, Aldine Rosaldo and Dr. Windie Hayano told guests how the program was instrumental in helping them get their life back on track.

(From left) Doctors Esteban Almeda and Orlando Diomampo, Insular Life president and COO Mayo Ongsinco, Asian Hospital founding chairman Dr. Jorge Garcia, Dr. Rebecca Singson, MaxiCare president and CEO Jose Puno and Dr. Joseph Barril.

Myron’s Place owners Ramon and Monique Eugenio worked with the Cohen pioneers to carefully design a healthy menu for the launch. Guests were served an Asian prawn soup with garden vegetables, a “Rami” steak named in honor of Dr. Cohen and cinnamon apple crisp with low-fat yoghurt for dessert.

Young says if the person needs to lose at least 10 pounds, is between the age of 15 and 65, and is generally healthy, then that person may qualify for the Cohen Program. Unfortunately, diabetics, patients with heart conditions and severe kidney or liver problems are prohibited from the program.

Formulated by Dr. Rami Cohen, an international specialist renowned for his research on the hormones involved in obesity and weight loss, the Cohen Program is based on internationally-accepted medical research. It has been available for over 25 years with thousands of success stories worldwide.

Cohen’s research revealed that human growth hormone (HGH), insulin and serotonin play a role in obesity. HGH is responsible for the regeneration and preservation of body, organ and muscle tissue, slowing the aging process and the breaking down of fat in the body to be used as energy. Insulin regulates blood sugar levels while serotonin tells the body when it is full or satisfied.

(From left) Jane Gutierrez, Dr. Juan Rosas, Service Excellence Awardee Manuel Dimero Jr. and CFO Nap Carbonell Jr.

The Cohen Program develops an individually tailored eating plan, which triggers the body’s natural ability to shed off fat rapidly and safely, bringing the hormones back in balance. This is followed by a short, stabilizing re-feeding program to reintroduce rich foods without upsetting the balance created by the eating plan. 

(To know more about the Cohen Program, visit the Cohen’s Lifestyle Centre Philippines at Suite 1006, 10th Floor Medical Plaza Makati Building, Amorsolo cor. de la Rosa Streets, Legaspi Village, Makati City. You may also log on to www.cohenlifestyle.com.ph, e-mail [email protected]or call 502-1090, 501-5237.)

In celebration of medical excellence

It was indeed a celebration of world-class medical excellence and compassionate care as Asian Hospital and Medical Center recently celebrated its ninth anniversary with the unveiling of its second hospital tower. The celebration was held at the lobby of the new hospital tower.

Asian Hospital and Medical Center CEO Theo Seiler said, “Our legacy in the last nine years has always been about raising the level of medical care in the Philippines. We pioneered a revolutionary concept of medical facility that has now become a benchmark in the local hospital industry. This new tower fittingly reflects our commitment to innovation and aptly celebrates our close to a decade of excellence and expertise in the field of medicine and delivering compassionate care to our patients.”

The hospital’s founding chair Dr. Jorge Garcia added, “Asian Hospital is the result of our vision to put up a world-class hospital in the country. I take pride in what we have accomplished through the years and look forward to more years of pioneering innovations and redefining once more the level of medical care in the country.”

(From left) Theo Seiler, Dolly Pambid, Dr. Juan Rosas, Service Excellence Awardee Sheila Mae Jallorina and Nap Carbonell Jr.

Amid a buffet and overflowing drinks, guests also welcomed the hospital’s new banner, “I Am Asian,” which aims to strengthen and sustain the hospital’s service culture, a trait that is distinctively Asian. Asian Hospital and Medical Center also renews its commitment to support environmental causes as it gave away pots of plants as souvenirs to guests in support of the City of Muntinlupa’s Go Green Campaign.

A little night of Rudolf Golez’s music

The Filfest Cultural Foundation together with Insular continues Season 4: Allchestra with a performance by pianist Rudolf Golez and the Clarion Chamber Ensemble this Saturday, July 30 at 8 p.m. at the Insular Hall in Alabang.

Golez left for New York City at age 13 and studied at Juilliard under Seymour Lipkin. At age 17, he made his orchestral debut with the Manila Chamber Orchestra under the baton of Sergio Esmilla Jr. playing Beethoven’s 4th Concerto. Further studies brought him to Graz, Austria where he took a short course on Church Music under Dr. Johann Trummer. He earned his Bachelor of Music degree at the College of Immaculate Conception in Cebu and his Master’s degree in Music major in Piano Performance at the University of the Philippines. Presently he is coached by Russell Brandon. Being the sole prizewinner at the First ASEAN Chopin International Piano Competition in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2004, Rudolf is one of the country’s young piano virtuosi today. He was featured soloist at the Cultural Center of the Philippines Filipino Young Artists Series in 2006.

The Clarion Chamber Ensemble was formed in December 2001 by flutist David Jerome Johnson and pianist Hyun Joo Lee. Its motto is “Carrying the Banner for Chamber Music in the Philippines.” Clarion concerts provide an alternative to standard classical music performances by presenting moderated concerts designed to awaken the musical curiosity of the listener with the ultimate aim of developing a concert savvy concert attendee.

Rudolf Golez.

The program for Filfest’s July 30 concert at the Insular Hall includes the Septet in D minor by J. N. Hummel, the Andante spianato and Grande Polonaise brillante Opus 22 by Frederic Chopin, the Mefisto Waltz No. 1 by Franz Liszt and the Quintet in A Major by Conradin Kreutzer.

(For ticket inquiries, call 585-3823 or 0917-8177261.)