‘Worshipful Master’ wins 2024 PHILRACOM-PCSO Grand Derby inBatangas

by Info @Brand Zone | Nov. 21, 2024

By: Mark Lester Tejada / Photos By: Mark Lester Tejada

Malvar-Tanauan City, Batangas – Jockey Lester De Jesus and his horse ‘Worshipful Master’ emerged victorious in the 2024 Philippine Racing Commission (PHILRACOM) - Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Grand Derby held at the Metro Manila Turf Club in Malvar-Tanauan City, Batangas on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

James Anthony Rabano owns ‘Worshipful Master,’ which bested six other thoroughbreds in a 1,800-meter race. The champion horse is trained by Ruben Tupas and bred by the esteemed Esguerra Farm.

PCSO General Manager Melquiades Robles, PHILRACOM Chairman Aurelio De Leon, Commissioner Redentor De Leon, and Racing Manager Jose Rodolfo Prado Jr. presented the champion’s trophy during the awarding ceremony.

With a total guaranteed prize of ₱3,000,000, the event celebrated the enduring partnership between the PCSO and the PHILRACOM in promoting the horse racing industry in the country.  

This year's prize pool was generously sponsored by both organizations, each contributing ₱1,500,000.00.

The Grand Derby has become an iconic annual event that reflects the mutual commitment of the PCSO and PHILRACOM to uplift the local horse racing industry. It aims to provide a venue to celebrate the sport while reinforcing the importance of collaboration among stakeholders.

Tulfo Brother Solidifies lead in the latest 2025 Pre-Election Senatorial Preferential Survey of Tangere

by Info @Brand Zone | Nov. 19, 2024

Manila, Philippines — ACT-CIS Representative Erwin Tulfo’s voter preference increased by 2.5% in the latest 2025 Senate Survey of Tangere. Cong. Erwin Tulfo, achieved high voter preference across all categories - areas, regions, and socio-economic classes. Cong. Erwin Tulfo received significantly lower voter preference among voters aged

18-25 years old and 51 years old and above, compared to voters aged 26 to 50 years old.

Significant gains for Media Executive Ben ‘Bitag’ Tulfo, Senator Bong Go, and Former Senator Tito Sotto

• Voters from Visayas, Mindanao, and Central and Northern Luzon were the primary drivers of the increase in the voter preference of Media Executive Ben ‘Bitag’ Tulfo. Similar to his brother, Ben ‘Bitag’ Tulfo received significantly lower voter preference among voters aged 51 years old and above.

• Senator Bong Go ranked 3rd-4th place with a 50.13% voter preference, driven by

respondents from Mindanao and voters aged 36-50 years old.

• The increase in the voter preference of Former Senator Sotto were driven by voters from

Northern and Central Luzon. The former senator received significantly lower voter

preference among voters aged 18 to 25 years old.

Top 12 for November 2024

• Closely behind in 5th to 7th place are Former Senator Manny Pacquiao with a 41.50% voter

preference driven by voters from Visayas; Former Senator Ping Lacson with a 41.00% voter

preference driven by voters aged 36 years old and above; and Senator Pia Cayetano with a 40.46%

voter preference driven by voters from Metro Manila.

• Makati Mayor Abby Binay ranked 8th with a 37.00% voter preference driven by voters from Metro

Manila and voters aged 26-35 years old. Former DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos ranked 9th with a 33.96% voter preference driven by voters from Metro Manila and those who identified themselves belonging to the upper and middle income classes.

• Ten candidates are statistically tied at 10th to 19th place led by four incumbent senators:

• Senator Lito Lapid with a 31.92% voter preference;

• Senator Bong Revilla with a 31.17% voter preference;

• Senator Francis Tolentino with a 31.04% voter preference;

• Senator Bato Dela Rosa with a 30.83% voter preference;

• Former Senator Bam Aquino with a 30.50% voter preference;

• Senator Imee Marcos with a 30.42% voter preference driven by an increase in voter

preference from Northern Luzon; Voter preference in Visayas and Mindanao are significantly lower;

• Former Senator Kiko Pangilinan with a 30.33% voter preference;

• Social Media Personality Doctor Willie Ong with a 30.25% voter preference and ranked 15th; and Acquisition Apps, Inc.

• Comedian Willie Revillame with a 30.08% voter preference.

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The survey, conducted last November 6-9, 2024, was administered via a mobile-based respondent application with a sample size of 2,400 participants (+/- 1.96% Margin of Error at a 95% Confidence Level) using a Stratified Random Sampling method (Quota Based Sampling). The proportion was spread throughout the Philippines with 12 percent from NCR, 23 percent from Northern Luzon, 22 percent from

Southern Luzon, 20 percent from Visayas, and 23 percent from Mindanao.

Tangere is an award-winning technology application and innovation-driven market

research and public opinion polling company that aims to capture Filipino sentiments.

Tangere is a proud member of the Marketing and Opinion Research Society of the

Philippines (MORES), Philippine Association of National Advertisers (PANA), and the

Philippine Marketing Association (PMA).

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SM Prime celebrates Día del Galeón with the turnover of Museo del Galeón space at SM Mall of Asia

by Info @Brand Zone | Oct. 13, 2024

SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) celebrated a significant milestone during this year’s Día del Galeón as it officially turned over the Museo del Galeón space, located at SM Mall of Asia. The event, held at the China Blue Restaurant in Conrad Manila, brought together prominent figures from the SM Group and dignitaries from the Philippines, Spain, and Mexico.

(L-R, standing): SM Supermalls President Steven Tan, Embassy of Spain in the Philippines First Secretary for Cultural, Scientific, and Administrative Affairs Alvaro García Moreno, Museo del Galeón Trustee Dr. Jaime Laya, SM Prime President Jeffrey Lim, and Museo del Galeón Corporate Secretary Atty. Rommel Ramos. (L-R, seated): Museo del Galeón Trustee Gloria Angara, Spanish Ambassador to the Philippines His Excellency (H.E.) Miguel Utray Delgado, SM Prime Executive Chairman of the Executive Committee Hans Sy, Museo del Galeón Chairman Ambassador Carlos Salinas, Mexican Ambassador to the Philippines H.E. Daniel Hernández Joseph, and Museo del Galeón Trustee Dr. Lydia Echauz.

Día del Galeón, an annual event recognized by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), commemorates the arrival of the first transpacific galleon, San Pablo, in Acapulco, Mexico, from Manila in 1565. This historic voyage launched the Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade, establishing profound cultural and commercial ties between the Philippines and Mexico, which have endured through the centuries.

The highlight of the event was the formal turnover of the SM Prime space to the Museo del Galeón Foundation, received by Museo del Galeón Chairman, Ambassador Carlos Salinas. During the event, Dr. Jaime Laya donated a reproduction of the acclaimed “Carta Hydrographica y Chorographica de las Islas Filipinas,” also known as the Velarde Map. It was followed by the investiture of the inaugural members of the Advisory Council: Spanish Ambassador to the Philippines, His Excellency (H.E.) Miguel Utray Delgado, and Mexican Ambassador to the Philippines, H.E. Daniel Hernández Joseph. They herald the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the museum.

“The commitment of Mexico to this project is unwavering. We see the Museo del Galeón as a symbol of the enduring relationship between our nations — a relationship that extends beyond commerce, embodying the profound intercultural exchanges that have shaped the perceptions of time, space, and the worldview of peoples across Asia and the Americas,” said H.E. Daniel Hernández Joseph, Mexican Ambassador to the Philippines.

(L-R): SM Prime President Jeffrey Lim, Museo del Galeón Chairman Ambassador Carlos Salinas, and SM Supermalls President Steven Tan commemorate a key event in this year’s Día del Galeón with the official turnover of the Museo del Galeón at SM Mall of Asia.

“The turnover of the Museo del Galeón is a reflection of our deep commitment to preserving and celebrating our rich heritage,” said Hans Sy, Chairman of the Executive Committee of SM Prime. “Through this museum, we provide a space where future generations can learn about the vital cultural exchanges that have shaped our nation.”

SM Prime Executive Chairman of the Executive Committee Hans Sy and Museo del Galeón Chairman Ambassador Carlos Salinas

(L-R): SM Prime President Jeffrey Lim, Museo del Galeón Trustees Gloria Angara and Dr. Lydia Echauz, and SM Supermalls President Steven Tan

The Museo del Galeón will house a life-sized representation of Manila Galleon, offering visitors an immersive and educational experience that highlights the role of the Filipino people before, during, and after the galleon trade. Discover the exchange of goods, ideas, and culture between the East and West that put Manila at the center during the dawn of globalization.

Representatives from the SM Group and Museo del Galeón, alongside the Embassies of Spain and Mexico in the Philippines, discuss Dr. Jaime Laya’s donation of a reproduction of the Velarde Map.

(L-R): Museo del Galeón Trustee Gloria Angara, Mexican Ambassador to the Philippines His Excellency (H.E.) Daniel Hernández Joseph, Museo del Galeón Chairman Ambassador Carlos Salinas, Spanish Ambassador to the Philippines H.E. Miguel Utray Delgado, and Museo del Galeón Trustees Dr. Jaime Laya and Dr. Lydia Echauz during the awarding of certificates to the Advisory Council.

The turnover of the Museo del Galeón space ensures that the Filipino story is told, and discoveries, revelations, and ideas will be sparked by our rich and complex maritime history. “This is not just about preserving history. This will be a place where the past and the present meet, with exhibits and interactive experiences that will tell the stories of the historical exchanges that, for the first time in history, united three continents: Asia, America, and Europe,” Spanish Ambassador to the Philippines H.E. Miguel Utray Delgado said. 

This occasion signals the beginning of the one-year countdown to the museum's grand opening, which will take place on Día del Galeón in 2025.