A passion to create: Bosch, Cab1net showcase creative woodworking innovations at Philconstruct

In collaboration with leading technology provider Robert Bosch, Inc., Cab1net, an online network of carpenters, architects and builders, recently concluded its pilot woodworking contest for do-it-yourself (DIY) enthusiasts and weekend hobbyists. The partnership combines Bosch’s leadership in power tool technology and Cab1net’s expertise in the craft for a shared vision to expand the country’s DIY community.

The contest provided an opportunity for members of the tight-knit Cab1net community to exhibit ingenuity and innovation through a woodworking challenge. Participants were tasked to design and create a utility box out of wood and screws to house Bosch power tools, a feat that would take about 1-2 months to complete.

According to Sonny Limjap, contest organizer and founder of Cab1net, the woodworking contest’s aim is not only to establish the website as a reliable source of information about power tools and construction, but to feature the woodworking skills of its capable members as well.

“We organized the woodworking contest to showcase the level of talent and skill our local craftsmen have. Most of the Cab1net members are professionals – dentists, businessmen, physicians and corporate heads, among others. Building things from scratch is not something that we do every day, yet we are deeply committed to completing our own projects. Building is more than just a hobby, it is our passion. We are very privileged to be working with Bosch on an exciting initiative that allows us to practice our craft and improve the quality of our work,” said Limjap.

This year’s woodworking champion Jonathan Cruz took great pride in his dental tacklebox-inspired utility box. “The all-wood construction method took nearly two months to make, but it was worth the sweat. I experimented with different types of media, and incorporated features I consider valuable to my profession, such as convenience and mobility, into the box. Working with wood is very challenging, but you can always reinvent the output with the right power tools,” said the three-year woodworking dentist.

Cruz and two finalists received power tools worth Php 50,000.00 for first place, Php 30,000.00 for second place and Php 20,000.00 for third place from the premier Bosch power tool product line. Consolation prize winners received the Bosch GSR 1080 V-LI Professional cordless drill for their performance.

The top 3 wooden utility boxes were showcased at the interactive Bosch and Skil booth at the recently concluded Philconstruct Trade Fair at the SMX Center, SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City, for public inspection and voting.

“Philconstruct is the ideal venue wherein Bosch can exhibit the latest innovations on building equipment, materials and machinery to potential business partners and customers. This is also an opportunity for us to show our leadership in the market to the stakeholders of the construction industry. We are ecstatic with the outcome of this year’s exhibition and with the number of people who visited our booth. This is actually our biggest and most interactive booth to date,” said William Go, Country Sales Director, Bosch Power Tools, Robert Bosch, Inc. Philippines.

Skil’s brand ambassador Norman Black also graced the booth during the four-day fete to share Skil’s heritage of world-class innovation and superior line of power tools.

“Average homeowners like myself look for quality tools we can use around the house without having to hire a professional to get the job done. Bosch and Skil offer innovations that allow craftsmen, builders, and DIY enthusiasts to utilize basic tools that are affordable and reliable,” said Black.

The multi-awarded basketball coach also joined professional builders and spectators alike in the thrilling challenges and demonstrations at the Bosch booth, such as the Skil Combo Kit hands-on challenge, 80 years Bosch Hammer game, and the Hammer Drill hands-on challenge.

As part of Bosch’s ongoing thrust to showcase innovation in major tradeshows nationwide, Bosch will participate in the Davao Construction Show on November 29 – December 2 at the SMX Convention Center in Davao City. For more information, follow Bosch on Twitter (@BoschPH).

Get 10% off with a Citibank Credit Card at Yellow Cab Pizza Co.

Get a taste of New York premium pizza at Yellow Cab Pizza Co. and enjoy a 10% discount for a minimum food bill of P900 using any Citibank Credit Card. This exclusive offer is available until January 2013.

Share a 10”, 14” or 18” New York’s Finest with friends or if you can’t decide which flavor to choose get the Four Seasons which puts together four different kinds in one pizza: NY Classic, 4 Cheese, Anchovy Lovers and Roasted Garlic and Shrimp.

Try the Corona Chicken Salsa and squeeze a wedge of lime over the tender chicken strips with Southwestern salsa, or enjoy a unique experience with the rolled thin crust Dear Darla Pizza that comes with arugula and alfalfa sprouts.

If dining alone, Yellow Cab has introduced the My Size Folded Pizza that you can even enjoy in the morning because it offers breakfast flavors.

Yellow Cab also serves chicken, pasta, baked potatoes and soup. Feast on the Charlie Chan Chicken Pasta and Hot Wings by the dozen, Yellow Cab’s innovative creation.

Have a Cream of Squash or Tomato Cream soup, or try the trans fat-free Twice Baked Potato Halves and Baked Potato Wedges.

Citibank offers the best dining deals in town. The 10% discount at Yellow Cab is part of the exclusive Citibank Dining Privileges that cardmembers are entitled to whenever they charge their food bills to their credit cards.

For more information on Citibank’s Dining Privileges, call the 24-Hour CitiPhone at (02) 995-9999 or visit www.citibank.com.ph.

Citibank cardholders can pay Maynilad water bills through One Bill

Leading credit card issuer Citibank and West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. have entered into a partnership that will bring a more convenient mode of payment to their customers.

Beginning November 16, 2012, Maynilad customers will be able to pay their water bill through Citibank One Bill. This service allows Citibank cardholders to enroll all their utility bills so these are automatically charged to the credit card every month.

This removes the hassle of queuing at payment centers on due dates and relieves the worry of forgetting to pay the bills on time.

To start using One Bill, call 423-3000 or the 24-hour CitiPhone at 995-9999 for Metro Manila or 234-9999 for Metro Cebu, and provide the information needed on the utility accounts to be enrolled.

Another way to enroll is to log on to Citibank Online then click the Citibank One Bill Enrollment Banner and accomplish the form.

Pay all utility bills including electricity, broadband and cable TV subscriptions with One Bill. No need to remember various due dates and settle all the household’s bills in just one payment. One Bill also allows cardholders to donate to charitable institutions.

Apart from Maynilad, you can also enrol payments to the following with Citibank One Bill: Bayan Telecommunications, Cablelink, Digitel, Dream Satellite TV, Global Destiny, Globe, Globe Broadband, Infocom, MERALCO, Mozcom, My Destiny, Net Direct, Pacific Internet, PLDT, SKYBroadband, SKYCable, Smart, Smart Bro and Sun Cellular .

Cardholders can also send donations to Children’s Hour, UNICEF and World Visions through One Bill.

For more information on Citibank One BIll and to get a complete list of partner merchants, visit www.citibank.com.ph.

Make your Holidays (Pac)safe & secure! Pacsafe’s launches first limited edition collection designed to give you a stress-free lifestyle

The spirit of the Yuletide season is already in the air, and people are already gearing themselves for Christmas shopping. Unfortunately, it is also a time when pickpockets and bag thieves litter the streets and crowded places, expertly checking on unsuspecting or gullible passersby. The situation ends up with the victim helpless and despondent, his/her bag slashed and its valuable contents already given up for good.

Pacsafe, the leaders in smart anti-theft travel gear, recently launched their first limited edition Urban Holiday Collection, a line of fashion-forward bags that not only look elegant and sophisticated but also packed with safety and security features that will guarantee a stress-free and thief-proof holidays.

Each of these holiday premium collections feature a personality that speaks of Pacsafe’s anti-theft heritage while at the same time tells its own story through carefully chosen fabrics, hardware, detailing and construction. For example, masculine sophistication dominates the Metrosafe Tweed Collection, while understated elegance is woven into the Citysafe Herringbone Collection, exuding classic but strong feminine lines. Street chic gets energized with a dose of attitude and edge in the savvy Slingsafe Denim Collection.

The Metrosafe GII Tweed Collection blends old world style with a touch of contemporary gold premium hardware and innovative security features. These bags are designed for the stylish urbanite gentleman who gets about town with class, flair and charisma. Unafraid to stand out, he is open to embracing new cultures and creating new experiences. He is comfortable in his own skin and knows who he is. He travels the city’s streets on his own terms, therefore radiating confidence.

The Citysafe GII Herringbone Collection adds elegance and style to any outfit, designed for the sophisticated woman who always looks effortlessly graceful and composed. She holds her head high and walks with finesse and determination. She is in charge of her own world and never settles for less than perfect. The Citysafe GII Herringbone blends classic, luxe fabrics with antique detailing and practical, innovative security features, giving the Citysafe woman everything she needs to succeed.

The Slingsafe Denim Collection draws inspiration from the new generation, high-end lifestyle brands and gives it an edgy, individualistic street twist with attitude. Street-smart denim and nonchalant style meets clean lines to create an urban essential look for today’s contemporary underground subculture.

More than the style and the sophistication of Pacsafe’s Limited Edition Holiday Collection, all of these bags carry the trademark Pacsafe anti-theft features. These include:

  • Lightweight eXomesh patented slash guards that are built and concealed into these vulnerable areas to protect your gear from slash-and-run theft. Bag slashers often like to target the exposed side and bottom panels of bags, which cause valuables to fall out and eventually end up into their hands;
  • Slashproof Carrysafe straps are adjustable straps reinforced with a lightweight, flexible, high-tensile stainless steel wire which prevents opportunistic bag slashers from slicing through your bag strap and running off with your gear;
  • Smart ‘Turn & Lock’ Hooks are small smart devices that pack a whole lot of intelligence. The hook unfastens so that you can attach your bag to a secure fixture, be it the leg of a table or around a palm tree at the beach. What’s more, the smart hook has a special turning mechanism, which usually locks the hook into place, making it harder for a bag snatcher to make an easy getaway;
  • Smart Zipper Security concealed zipper clips make it difficult for crafty, opportunistic pickpockets to slide open your bag and steal your valuables. Hidden from view, thieves won’t know where to begin or how to get in. They also smartly attach to clips so if they get pulled, the bag won’t just slide open; and
  • the RFIDsafe is an innovative RFID-blocking material feature applied to pockets in Pacsafe bags to prevent identity thieves from stealing and downloading sensitive personal information from passports, bank and credit cards, based on the award-winning success of the RFIDsafe 50.

This Christmas, give yourself or your loved ones the best gift that will keep worries off about thieves or pickpockets. With Pacsafe’s limited edition Urban Holiday Collection, you guarantee yourself a (Pac)safe and stress-free Christmas experience!

Pacsafe travel gear and accessories are available in most major department stores like Rustan’s, SM and Robinsons and at all Travel Club and BratPack Stores nationwide. Like us on Facebook (Pacsafe Philippines) or contact United Limsun International Trading Corporation at tel. no. 921-9493.

Delightful Holiday Treats for P2.00 from Citibank Credit Cards

With every P2,500 minimum spend from November 13 to 19 you can buy a Krispy Kreme Holiday Collection Box for only P2.00 each!

To celebrate its 200th anniversary, Citibank entitles its credit cardholders to another round of P2.00 treats for every single-receipt purchase of at least P2,500 from November 13 to 19, 2012. Every qualified purchase entitles cardholders to a Krispy Kreme Holiday Collection Box for only P2.00.

Grab this delightful treat from November 23 to 29, 2012 at participating Krispy Kreme branches. Simply present your qualified Citibank Credit Card and pay only P2.00 for a Krispy Kreme Holiday Collection Box with six original glazed and six assorted holiday doughnuts.

Get SMS alerts on how many treats you can buy! Log on to www.citibank.com.ph and update your mobile number.