KATHRYN BERNARDO Has This Secret

Loving Kathryn is easy. She's beautiful and lovely, just like her choices with TCL. After renewing her contract with the world renowned electronics brand, she divulged something big specifically how she loves her TCL C655 QLED PRO TV. It's her partner when it comes to those quiet, fun times at home as she cozies up every night after a very busy day.

Kath says "This just gives amazing picture quality, always have vibrant colors and very sharp details on screen. I feel like I have my own cinema at home."

The reason why is because of the TCL QLED PRO display that gives really good color accuracy. It enhances every scene you watch on screen so you get that lovely viewing you've always wanted on a TV. This also has Dolby Vision, so you feel and see like what it is in cinemas. It already has a special part in Kath's room when she wants to find refuge. She also watches with the whole family sometimes so the TCL C655 QLED PRO TV is a worthy investment. If you prefer a different size, they've got the 65. 75 and 85 inch versions. Head on to TCL.COM/ph/en if you want to know more where you can get it. After all, it's Kathryn Bernardo approved.

TCL Celebrates 25 Years: Renews Box Office Queen KATHRYN BERNARDO

Leading electronics and consumer brand TCL just recently renewed ties with the Box Office Queen and Asia's Superstar Kathryn Bernardo. The event was witnessed and participated by TCL Executives  Shae Xiaoling Yu (the Deputy Marketing Director), Joseph Cernitchez TCL Philippines Brand Manager, and representatives of Kath Ms. Lulu Romero and Francis Kalayaan Vidanes of Vidanes Celebrity Marketing.

Mr. Cernitchez noted how strong their partnership has been with Kathryn and they continued this to remain connected with their consumers, in hopes to inspire greatness even more. Kath was thankful about how TCL has continued to make their products and innovations remain accessible, especially in Filipino homes. Til today, Kathryn loves her TCL QLED Pro TV. She often uses it to watch shows and stream content, something like a refuge despite her busy schedule. She also loves how they make an effort to be part of everyday living, and be part of Filipino homes. She's very excited in what they plan to execute in 2025 as she remains as the face for TCL in the country. You'll see her in TV's, refrigerators, washer and dryers, and other home appliances. It's also smart, and the brand thinks of the Filipino consumer all the time. She's certainly an example on how to "Inspire Greatness". 

For more information about TCL and their products, just search for their brand in social channels, and their website tcl.com/ph/en because she will be everywhere with that lovely smile of hers.

5th PROPAK PHILIPPINES Slated February at the World Trade Center

Another day, another year for PROPAK PHILIPPINES. This is the largest processing, packaging and trade event in the country. They are celebrating their 5th year this 2025 and is slated to run on February 12 to 14 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila in Pasay City. 

Their secretariat expects over 250 exhibitors not only from the Philippines but also other countries. Foot traffic this time is around 12,000 composed of trade visitors, buyers, and business owners especially in the MSME sectors. This is the place to see the latest developments in packaging, designs and innovation. They also are gearing towards sustainability, and more tech that follows food safety standards.

Ms. Apple from Informa Markets says "We have been so grateful for DTI's support, and for their unending help on ProPak, we will make sure all tech will be available on the show store not just locally but also for international clientele. We have a platform for educating which will also coincide with the event."

Commissioner Joseph Jocson of Asian Packaging Federation says "In the past, we often go to Thailand for Propak and now it's here on their 5th, and we support the regional ProPak events in other ASEAN countries. This is the platform for knowledge sharing, and we continue to promote it with sustainability. By actively engaging with this, we contribute to the growth, knowledge and business development which will be beneficial for the industry. MSME's are an integral part of our economy and we can showcase the world of what we have here. New trends are coming out, and it is very crucial, and we have to embrace different solutions in the region. We have to localize packaging design, adapt, foster innovation and align global standards since we export them to other countries. Digitalization is a big help especially for those who couldn't do big inventories."

Ms. Grace from DTI says "For our MSME's, we have different activities and we are excited not just for them but our partner agencies, so they could see and provide information for their respective regions. They purchase machines, ask what they will do next and monitor, it doesn't end at just attending but know what interventions we need to do for stakeholders. They just need to go to the facility and pay for the packaging through these shared facilities. We also are checking how much job they generate. We partner with PROPAK and Informa Markets Philippines to bring more MSME's to help them when they are scaling. We are your partners for growth."

Lucky Lopez from Design Center of the Philippines says "We often present our packaging solutions including agriculturally sourced like Piñaper (made with Pineapple leaves) and increase the use of it in packaging. We need industrial grade manufacturing because it will lessen the price. It's one of the things we want to do to make it sustainable and replace plastic since we have so much of that. We also do trend forecasting seminars in packaging to develop not just your product but your packaging. We have MSME's and businesses approach us, and enable companies for market penetration to other countries."

Dr. Angel from the DOST says "We recognize the fast evolution of packaging so we are upgrading our facility and establish testing and R&D for materials and research ways to make it sustainable. In our division, we simulate it and do green packaging efforts to be at par with other partners and scientists in the packaging technology. For every project we do, we include local manufactures and know the source of the materials and check alternatives. We also collaborate with international organizations to make sure we follow industry standards."

The press conference was attended by Ms. Grace Baluyan of ROG DTI, Commissioner Joseph Jocson of Asian Packaging Federation, Dr. Angel Basbasan Jr. of the ITDI DOST, Mr. Lucky Lopez of the Design Center of the Philippines, and Ms. Apple Limbo - Salisa of Informa Markets - Philippines.

Companies such as Wolf, Middleby, Multivac, Heat and Control plus participants from Japan, Germany, China, Singapore, Taiwan and Italy will be bringing their top tier packaging and processing tech so lots of people could learn about it and what we could benefit from the IPACK IMA Italy and Informa Markets partnership. They will also showcase the recent winners of Packaging Innovation and Design Awards and the Asia Star Packaging Awards at the venue courtesy of the Australasian Institute of Packaging and the Asian Packing Federation. 

They are heavily supported by government sectors such as the Department of Trade and Industry, the Department of Science and Technology and organizations such as the Philippine Association of Food Technologists, Philippine Printing Technical Foundation, the Production and Operations Management Association of the Philippines and the Philippine Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association among others.

There will be over 50 conference sessions with over 60 speakers in the lineup for this event. You may pre register via https://bit.ly/PKP25prereg now to get information about this big event.