Enterprise of the Day: COREnergy, partner for sustainable, cost-effective energy solutions

CEBU CITY -- COREnergy Inc., established in 2012, a wholly owned unit of Vivant Energy Corp., a subsidiary of Vivant Corporation (VVT) is a partner for sustainable and cost-effective energy solutions, customizable energy solutions that can help business navigate the ever-changing economic landscape.

Corenergy’s primary purpose is to buy, source and obtain electricity from generating companies or from the wholesale electricity spot market (WESM) to sell, broker, market or aggregate electricity to the end-users in the contestable market.

COREnergy started as a licensed Retail Electricity Supplier (RES), providing contestable customers with their energy of choice but as the needs and challenges of its customers evolved, so did COREnergy's business offerings. Today, COREnergy offers a comprehensive range of solutions, including retail electricity, distributed solar, and engineering services.

"We offer access to energy solutions that include solar, which is widely accepted as an option to reduce and manage cost-effectively. We cover the entire Philippines and we aspire to support the needs of various industries throughout the country." COREnergy President, Al Douglas Villaos said.

Under the Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA), large power consumers can directly source their power from a licensed Retail Electricity Suppliers (RES). COREnergy offers contestable customers the most economical energy at lower generation charges, with the option to tap renewable energy to help them achieve their sustainability goals.

The Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA) introduces retail competition to the power industry. The retail market has created an opportunity for electricity end-users with an average peak demand of at least 1MW to secure retail supply contracts from licensed Retail Electricity Suppliers (RES) or Local RES. PEMC, as the Central Registration Body, is determined to cater to the needs of its expanding clientele with the entry on new contestable customers as the threshold level is further reduced to 750 kilowatts (kW).

At this level and beyond, new entities or business function called Aggegators shall be allowed to supply electricity to end-users whose combined demand within a contiguous area is at least 750 kW. This development in the retail market is envisioned to herald more quality, security, and affordability in electricity trade and promote further transparency, dynamism and competition in the WESM.

And speaking of sustainability, COREnergy knows that many businesses consider the investment required to be sustainable a hindrance. That's why it offers flexible financing schemes for distributed solar solutions. With distributed solar, businesses can generate their own solar power on their facilities without upfront costs, making them less vulnerable to the fluctuating energy prices in the grid.

But COREnergy doesn't just stop at energy supply. It also manages other power system requirements of various industries to help ensure safe and continuous power under its Engineering Solutions services.

Its team of experts with decades-long experience in various segments of the power value chain can help optimize electricity supply, generate real peso savings, and improve the reliability of equipment and the overall safety of workplaces.

COREnergy is committed to building lasting partnerships with its customers by providing superior energy solutions that empower business organizations to be more self-reliant and to reduce their carbon footprint.

Partner with COREnergy and take control of your energy future! Visit its website at www.corenergy.com.ph/ today.

Enterprise of the Day: Citadines, Cebu City's unmatched comfort, style

 CEBU CITY -- Are you planning to visit Cebu for business or leisure? Let Citadines Cebu City be your home away from home in the bustling metropolis of Cebu.

Citadines Cebu City is an upper midscale serviced residence situated in the heart of Cebu's Central Business District. Located at Base Line Center, Juana Osmena Street, Cebu, Philippines, the property is the perfect place for business and leisure travelers alike, offering unparalleled amenities, top-notch service, and an unbeatable location.

Citadines Cebu City is just a stone's throw away from the city's top commercial and entertainment centers. With easy access to shopping malls, restaurants, and public transportation, you'll never run out of things to do.

"Providing our guests with a seamless and unforgettable experience is not just our job, it's our passion. At Citadines Cebu City, we strive to exceed expectations and create a home away from home for every guest who walks through our doors," said Rey Vergel Mulat, Residence Manager of Citadines Cebu City.

Each of Citadines Cebu City's apartments is thoughtfully designed to maximize space and comfort. With a range of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments to choose from, you'll find the perfect space to suit your needs. All apartments feature a fully equipped kitchen, separate living and dining areas, and high-speed internet access.

Citadines Cebu City offers a host of amenities to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Enjoy access to a fitness corner, swimming pool, resident's lounge, and 24-hour reception and security. There's even a convenience store on-site for any last-minute needs.

At Citadines Cebu City, you can expect nothing but the best in service. Our friendly and professional staff, called Citazens, are available 24/7 to assist with anything you may need, from airport transfers to restaurant recommendations.

Whether you're in Cebu for business or leisure, Citadines Cebu City is the perfect choice for your next stay. Book your stay today and experience the ultimate in comfort, convenience, and luxury. (Photos: CCCI/Jezreel Cal)

Enterprise of the Day: JN Cacao, an emerging local artisanal Philippine chocolate brand

CEBU CITY – JN CACAO, a Cebu City based enterprise that is one of emerging local artisanal Philippine chocolate brands that makes high quality chocolates, including tableas, nibs and cocoa powder is owned and managed by its founder, Jansel Navarro with a simple goal to provide high-quality, authentic chocolate to the world. 

This passion and commitment to quality have earned JN Cacao recognition in various news and media outlets, and even earned them the distinction of Asia's Best Authentic Cacao Delicacies.

JN Cacao also caters to the patrons of healthy lifestyle through their cocoa infused organic stevia leaves powder, keto snacks, and even skincare and personal care products made with their signature cacao glow as value-added chocolate products.  Keeping up with the trends, JN Cacao is 100% online, making it easy for customers and resellers to shop from anywhere and have their products delivered nationwide and internationally.

Jansel and his team strongly believed that quality should never be compromised. Their commitment to excellence and wide selection of products are a testament that chocolate-based products must be tailored to the needs of the ever-growing and evolving consumers.

According to Jansel, JN Cacao is where Cacao, Cocoa and Chocolates meet.  Chocolate is known for being comfort food, the snack we reach for on the good and bad days.  Chocolate comes from the tropical cacao tree. The cacao bean, the rawest form of chocolate, can be harvested and consumed directly (cacao), roasted and turned into powder (cocoa) or made into chocolate.

Cultivated more than 3,000 years ago by Maya, Toltec and Aztec peoples, cacao, scientifically called as Theobroma cacao is a tropical evergreen tree grown for its edible seeds, whose scientific name means “food of the gods” in Greek.

Cocoa was first introduced in the Philippines by the Spanish colonizers four centuries ago. The country was the first in Asia to actively produce cocoa beans in the latter part of the 1600s in San Jose, Batangas. By the 1950s, cocoa became a highly profitable commodity as commercial cocoa farms and processing facilities were established.

In 1980, cacao production expanded as tax incentives were offered by the Philippine government for large scale investments, particularly in Mindanao where the land and climate were suitable for the crop. The Philippine cacao industry is composed mostly of smallholder farmers who supply dry cacao beans to the processors/manufacturers. Manufacturers are mostly small to medium scale enterprises. Some of the larger players are into cocoa powder and cocoa butter.

With the increasing demand of cacao beans and other cacao products both from the local and global market, the Filipinos are becoming more innovative and creative and even collaborated with international brands (Krispy Kreme, Bubble Tea, etc.), to boost brand awareness.

For your cravings to relish the foods for the gods, Contact JN Cacao directly on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jncacao/,instagram@jn_cacao,  Shopee at shopee.ph/jncacao.

You may also visit its pick-up point at Dona Maria 1, Punta Princesa, Cebu City. For inquiries, contact them at jncacao18@gmail.com or 09367113010. (Photos: CCCI/Jezreel Cal)

 

MAP supports multi-sectoral approach to address malnutrition, stunting

 CEBU CITY -- The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) launched its campaign against malnutrition and child stunting supporting the multi-sectoral approach to address malnutrition and child stunting to complement the Philippine Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Project (PMNP) of the present administration with the goal to contribute to the improvement of the overall nutritional status of Filipino children.

“As a business group, we can have greater impact acting collectively in the fight against malnutrition and child stunting. It will be a shift from a transactional to a transformational partnership with the government,” MAP President and BDB Law Founding Partner, Atty. Benedicta Du-Baladad in a press conference last week in Manila.

MAP hopes to expand its role beyond fund generation and philanthropy to a shared responsibility in addressing malnutrition in the country, participating in the programming and governance of nutrition strategies and interventions, Du-Baladad added.

She bared that MAP’s presence in the food, retail, healthcare, education and industries, as well as other sectors could help leapfrog progress through interventions and actions that can contribute in addressing the country’s malnutrition problems effectively and sustainably.

“We will do our share and engage the private firms, organizations, and individuals to heed this call, starting with our own MAP members and expanding the circle to other groups so that together we can all work in building a more progressive future for the country,” she added.

Dr. Cielito Habito, Governor-in-Charge for MAP’s Cluster on Resilience and Recovery, discussed the magnitude of the problem and offered solutions that can be done to move forward.

“Child stunting is a major threat to the nation’s future,” Habito said adding that MAP’s ecosystem is diverse and can potentially muster the collective strength of the private sector to mobilize and help the government achieve the country’s nutrition objectives.

MAP is among the leading employers in the country and can strategically influence its network of employees in the delivery of support services like nutrition literacy.

The Impact of Child Malnutrition

According to the World Bank, the Philippines has one of the worst cases of child stunting in the world, ranking fifth with the highest stunting prevalence among countries in the East Asia and Pacific Region, and is among the 10 worst countries in the world.

The World Health Organization (WHO) also clarifies that stunting is a growth and development impairment of children resulting from poor nutrition, repeated infection and inadequate psychosocial stimulation.  When this happens specifically during the first 1000 days from birth to 2 years of age, it can lead to adverse consequences that limit a child’s ability to reach his full mental, physical and economic potential.

“We should be worried. If the problem is not addressed in an urgent and decisive manner, we will be placing our country’s future in the hands of stunted children becoming adults whose capacity to be productive, competitive and creative are limited, thus affecting national development and progress.” Du-Baladad noted.

Addressing malnutrition and child stunting requires a strong focus on governance, involving coordinated actions by many actors across sectors and across levels of government according to the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement.

The recent infusion of resources from the World Bank is expected to boost the PMNP with timely and critical support as the PMNP underscores the importance of holistic nutrition-sensitive programs that address key underlying determinants of nutrition.

This includes food security, access to services, and environment, as well as nutrition-specific interventions or those that deal with the immediate causes of maternal and child malnutrition such as micronutrient deficiency, underweight, stunting, wasting and obesity.

The road ahead

MAP is committed to harness the contributions that various industries and sectors can extend to intensify the efforts towards reduction of child stunting. It will reach out to the agencies overseeing the national malnutrition program, such as the Department of Health, the National Nutrition Council, and the Department of Social Welfare and Development, and will pursue ways on how  the private sector can further support the PMNP in reversing child stunting trends in the country.

MAP actively seeks for the government’s declaration of child stunting as a priority national agenda and concrete actions that will be cascaded at the community level. Such national support can enable budget to be allocated to the initiative and resources can be made available to reorient feeding programs with greater emphasis on maternal nutrition, babies and toddlers, and form competition policy in agriculture and food value chains, among others.

Most importantly, MAP recommends an active pursuit of tripartite partnerships – business sector, government and community - for a whole-of-society approach in fighting malnutrition and child stunting and its adverse effects. (Photos: MAP/Google Images)

 

Enterprise of the Day: Transportify revolutionizes biz delivery system

CEBU CITY – Transportify is a premium full-service logistics marketplace powered by sophisticated web and mobile app technology that allows businesses to book and manage ground transportation of their goods, cargo, merchandise, and much more for door-to-door interisland delivery, same-day delivery, and on-demand delivery.

Operating under the ownership of Deliveree Technology Philippines, Inc, Transportify connects businesses with highly screened, trained, and qualified drivers of commercial vehicles for affordable and trustworthy service according to our high-quality standards. Presently, Transportify provides logistics services across most major markets in the Philippines.

“Our goal at Transportify is to achieve nationwide coverage, and expanding to Visayas and Mindanao are crucial steps in accomplishing that,” Transportify VisMin Assistant Manager, Kath Yap said.

Transportify is an on-demand delivery and trucking app that provides a fast and affordable logistics solution for businesses and individuals across the Philippines. The app connects clients with a network of professional drivers and trucks, enabling them to move their products quickly and safely to their destinations.

“Transportify will differentiate itself through technology. When booking interisland trucking and on-demand delivery in Cebu, customers will experience real-time GPS tracking, 24/7 customer support, and instant price quotes as standard service for all customers, big and small, Yap added.

She went on that Transportify can offer these lower prices because the company already has thousands of trucking partners operating in the app who are eager to take bookings because the repeat delivery business, they get from the app is a better and more reliable source of income for them compared to charging a high price for a one-time trip with a one-time customer.

For small and medium scale businesses, learn how your business and Transportify can work together to create a seamless experience for your customers. With over 1000 partners, 120,000 bookings every month and with 99.9% uptime, one is ensured that manual booking, routing and dispatching are addressed through automation to expedite shipping process and most importantly assuring of zero efforts and errors and reliably will reach the customers with ease in no time.

One can book delivery vans and trucks from Luzon to MIMAROPA, Visayas, and Mindanao. In Visayas, the app covers Cebu, Negros, Panay, Leyte, and Samar, while in Mindanao, it covers Davao, GenSan, Cagayan de Oro, Zamboanga, Dapitan, Surigao, and Butuan. For those in Cebu, Transportify covers Negros, Panay, Leyte, Samar, and Dapitan in Visayas and Mindanao.

To learn more about Transportify, call them today at (02) 5317 3800 or visit their website at https://www.transportify.com.ph/. (Photos: CCCI/Jezreel Cal/Transportify-FB)