AutoStudio Cebu recently acquired a new dealership with two premium Italian motorcycle brands - Vespa and Aprilia SR GT.

The two Italian brands will showcase their top-of-the-line models during the grand opening of the new AutoStudio showroom on March 21, 2023, in Veterans Drive Nivel Hills, Lahug, Cebu City.

AutoStudio Philippines is the home of  Mini Cooper Philippines since 2019.

While Aprilia is recognized as one of the leaders in the motorcycle industry, producing world-class motorcycles that compete on various circuits around the world, Aprilia will showcase the Aprilia SR GT 200 and Aprilia SR GT Sport 200, making waves with all its might. -New 200cc single-cylinder engine.

Cebu City, Philippines. MINI Philippines continues to strengthen its presence in the country with the opening of MINI Cebu, the sole MINI dealership in Central Visayas. Operated by AutoStudio Philippines Corporation (AutoStudio), the facility offers a full suite of services such as new car display, three aftersales service bays, and vehicle and lifestyle accessories.

Gracing the launch event were Mr. Willy Tee Ten, president of MINI Philippines and of the Autohub Group; Mr. Alfonso Luzuriaga Jr, president of AutoStudio, and esteemed board members of AutoStudio - Mr. Gabriel Alonzo, Mr. Edmundo Samson, and Mr. Wilson Tan. Mr. Tee Ten commented, “The MINI Cebu showroom is a testament to the strong partnership between the Autohub Group of Companies and AutoStudio. MINI first established our pop-up store in Escario back in February 2021, and it is wonderful to have a permanent presence in Central Visayas to better cater to our customers in southern Philippines.” Mr. Luzuriaga added, “We are proud to launch the new and permanent home of MINI in Cebu. It is both an honour, and a great responsibility, to be the only MINI dealership in Central Visayas with full services. We will work hard to provide our valued MINI clients with the high- quality services they deserve and the signature go-kart driving fun they desire.”

Left to right: Mr. Jefferson C. Lizardo, General Manager of MINI Philippines; Mr. Wilson Tan, Board Member of AutoStudio; Mr. Kidd Yam, Head of MINI Asia; Mr. Alfonso Luzuriaga, President of AutoStudio; Mr. Willy Tee Ten, President of MINI Philippines and Mr. Edmund Samson, Board Member of AutoStudio.

Measuring 419.57 sqm, the new showroom displays the MINI Cooper S 3-Door, a compact urban icon fit for the streets, and the MINI John Cooper Works 3-Door, which embodies the very essence of motor sport. The showroom also boasts a JCW corner, an expansive lifestyle and lounge area for customers to enjoy, and bigger service facilities for clients. Located at Veterans Drive, Nivel Hills, Lahug, Cebu City, the new MINI Cebu showroom is now open to the public. It is open from Monday - Saturday, 9:00am to 6:00pm and Sunday from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

MINI Cebu is also offering up to 10% discount on selected MINI lifestyle items and up to PHP 100,000 discount on new MINI units during its launch period from today until 31 March 2023. For more information about the showroom, its services, or to arrange an appointment, customers are invited to call 0917-652-3345.

About MINI in Asia

MINI is headquartered and manufactured in Oxford, UK and is a brand of BMW Group. In East Asia, this iconic car is sold in Singapore, Brunei, Vietnam, New Caledonia, Guam, Sri Lanka, Tahiti, Philippines, and Indonesia. The full range of MINI is available in these markets – MINI Electric, MINI 3-Door, MINI 5-Door, MINI Convertible, MINI Clubman, MINI Countryman, and MINI John Cooper Works. For more information: www.mini.com.sg

About MINI Philippines

British United Automobiles, Inc. or MINI Philippines is one of the distributorship brands under the umbrella of the Autohub Group. MINI Philippines is the sole distributor of the iconic British automotive brand, MINI. Currently, MINI Philippines has four dealerships in the country, located in Bonifacio Global City, Alabang, Pampanga and Cebu. The MINI range available in these locations – MINI 3-Door, MINI-5 Door, MINI Countryman, and MINI John Cooper Works. MINI Convertible and MINI Clubman are available via indent order. For more information: www.mini.com.ph

Cebu Developments represent the best of the Philippines on the International Stage

CEBU, Philippines — Organisers of the PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards expressed confidence in the recovery of the Visayas and Mindanao property markets, following a strong performance by competitors representing the island groups at the 2022 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series.

The 11th Annual PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards 2023, presented by Kohler and supported by Boysen Paints, now challenge Cebu’s outstanding real estate developers, along with emerging developers from the Visayas and Mindanao regions, to set a new benchmark of quality within the industry. Awards submissions are accepted online via: asiapropertyawards.com/nominations

Condominiums and house-and-lot (H&L) units in Cebu and property markets outside Metro Manila appreciated fast and recorded impressive annual price growth rates last year, according to research by Property Report by PropertyGuru, the Official Magazine of the Awards. Meanwhile, the completion of transport infrastructure developments such as the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway has boosted major developers’ interest in Cebu.

Outsourcing firms will continue driving demand for office space within and outside Metro Manila, including Cebu, according to research by Colliers Philippines. Take-up in the provinces from outsourcing companies reached 149,800 square metres in 2022, with Cebu, Davao, and Pampanga covering 86% of the transactions.

The good news comes on the heels of the Philippine economy posting its fastest pace of growth in more than 40 years in 2022. Richard Raymundo, managing director of Colliers Philippines and a member of the independent judging panel of the Awards in the Philippines, said: “This is a positive signal for the property market which, over the past decades, mirrored the boom-bust cycle of the country’s economic output.”

Jules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “Over the years, the PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards have been part of the evolution of Cebu from a vibrant resort destination to a prosperous, self-contained property market in its own right. Our nominees from Cebu are no longer confined to local and national categories, but also successfully represent the Philippines at our regional Grand Final, even besting some of Asia Pacific’s finest real estate. We are excited to see how Cebu developers raise the Gold Standard once again in 2023.”

From Cebu’s finest to the Best in Asia

Winning developers from Cebu at the 10th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards 2022 went on to garner regional ‘Best in Asia’ honours at the 17th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final. AppleOne Mactan, Inc. won Best Branded Residential Development (Asia) for The Residences at Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort while Cebu Landmasters, Inc. won Best Hospitality Architectural Design (Asia) for Sofitel Cebu City. 

Developers and projects in Visayas and Mindanao were well represented at the 10th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards 2022. Cebu Landmasters, Inc. received multiple awards, including the Best Developer (Visayas) and Best Developer (Mindanao) titles. Homegrown Davao developers Damosa Land, Inc and UrbanEast Developments, Inc. also garnered winning titles, including those for developments such as Ameria and The Gardens at South Ridge. Torre Lorenzo Development Corporation and Grand Land Inc. meanwhile earned winning titles for its Mindanao projects Dusit Thani Lubi Plantation Resort and The Piazza, respectively. 

The most exclusive night for Philippine real estate in 2023 will take place at the main ballroom of the Fairmont Makati hotel on Friday, 29 September.

Key dates for the 2023 edition:

14 July 2023 – Entries Close

7 August – 1 September 2023 – Site Inspections 

6 September 2023 – Final Judging

29 September 2023 – Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony in Manila, Philippines 

8 December 2023 – Regional Grand Final Gala Presentation in Bangkok, Thailand

Nominations and entries are being accepted online until 14 July 2023: asiapropertyawards.com/nominations

Fair, transparent process

The highly anticipated 2023 edition of the PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards kicked off into high gear with a media launch today at the Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort. The media event, which was followed by a networking cocktail with property developers, was led by Jules Kay alongside Cyndy Tan Jarabata, chairperson of the independent panel of judges of the PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards and president of TAJARA Leisure & Hospitality Group Inc.; Myra Gilig, senior vice-president for sales and sales admin operations, AppleOne Properties Inc; and Lloyd T. Tan, partner with Diaz Murillo Dalupan and Company – HLB Philippines, the Official Supervisor of the Awards.

The independent panel of judges, comprising experts in diverse fields such as real estate consultancy, architecture and interior design, and sustainable development, will rigorously deliberate over eligible entries to the Awards.

HLB, the global network of independent advisory and accounting firms, will make full use of a professionally run and fully transparent judging system, with an established reputation for fairness, credibility, and integrity. 

Main country winners of the Awards in the Philippines qualify to compete for regional honours at the 18th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final 2023 on 8 December in Bangkok, Thailand. 

Established in 2005, the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards continue to reward high-calibre work within the industry, encompassing property development, construction, architecture, interior design, and sustainable building practices. The series has expanded over the years to cover the region’s dynamic property markets, including Australia, the Chinese markets, Greater Niseko in Japan, and India. 

Organised by PropertyGuru Group (NYSE: PGRU), Southeast Asia’s leading property technology company, the 11th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards are supported by platinum sponsor Kohler; gold sponsor Boysen Paints; official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; official publicity partner Ripple8; and official supervisor HLB.

For more information, email awards@propertyguru.com or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com.

About PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards:

PropertyGuru’s Asia Property Awards, established in 2005, are the region’s most exclusive and prestigious real estate awards programme. The Asia Property Awards are recognised as the ultimate hallmark of excellence in the Asian property sector. Boasting an independent panel of industry experts and trusted supervisors, the Awards have an unparalleled reputation for being credible, ethical, fair and transparent. 

In 2023, the Awards series is open to more than a dozen key property markets around the region. The exciting gala events welcome senior industry leaders and top media, as well as reach property agents and consumers via live streaming. Recognising excellence within each Asian market with a variety of categories, including green and sustainable development, each local awards programme will culminate in the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, which takes place after the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit during ‘PropertyGuru Week’ in December 2023. 

For more information, please visit AsiaPropertyAwards.com

About PropertyGuru Group:

PropertyGuru is Southeast Asia’s leading1 PropTech company, and the preferred destination for over 41 million property seekers2 to connect with more than 63,000 agents3 monthly to find their dream home. PropertyGuru empowers property seekers with more than 3.2 million real estate listings5, in-depth insights, and solutions that enable them to make confident property decisions across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam. 

PropertyGuru.com.sg was launched in Singapore in 2007 and since then PropertyGuru Group has made the property journey a transparent one for property seekers in Southeast Asia. In the last 15 years, PropertyGuru has grown into a high-growth PropTech company with a robust portfolio of leading property marketplaces across its core markets; award-winning mobile apps; mortgage marketplace, PropertyGuru Finance; and a host of enterprise solutions now under PropertyGuru For Business, including a high-quality developer sales enablement platform, FastKey, DataSense, ValueNet, Awards, events and publications across Asia.   

For more information, please visit: PropertyGuruGroup.com; PropertyGuru Group on LinkedIn.

Foundever, a global leader in the customer experience (CX) industry, today announced it has launched its third location in Cebu and the first Foundever™ hub in the Philippines after the global rebrand. This opening further reinforces its continuous entrepreneurial journey of growth and transformation, first with the acquisition of Sitel in 2015 by Groupe Acticall and most recently with the acquisition of Sykes Enterprises, Inc. in 2021.

The global rebranding to Foundever underscores the company’s relentless commitment to innovation, dynamism, and top-notch customer experience delivery. It celebrates the expertise on which the company was founded, while maintaining the same level of innovation and agility with a strong human-centric element to its solutions.

"’Found’ represents our constant curiosity to innovate and create grounded solutions, and ‘ever’ signals our agility and drive to continuously adapt to the changing needs of the market and our clients," noted Cecile May-Moreno Venancio, Senior Marketing Director for APAC, Foundever™. “We know it’s a complex, fast-moving and changing world and this is especially true in our world of customer experience. So, at Foundever™, we recognize that it is our job to make CX simple and to deliver great experiences for customers by building a better experience for our people.”

Foundever has successfully grown from a small startup to become a global company that delivers over 9 million customer conversations and insights each day to help clients navigate their digital transformation journey. By combining scalability, award-winning culture, and innovative solutions, the company is able to stay ahead in the CX game for the world's leading brands. 

Since acquiring SYKES in 2021, Foundever has established its position as one of the top customer experience providers in the world. In the Philippines, this acquisition created a mutual employment advantage between the two companies and saw the number of Foundever associates across the country grow to over 40,000.

"Our team remains committed to learning, designing, and integrating solutions that meet the specific needs of clients. This includes taking time to know individual cultures, values, and operational models to address unique business challenges," Venancio concluded.

For more information, visit the company’s brand-new website at www.foundever.com.

About Foundever

Foundever is a global leader in the customer experience (CX) industry. With 170,000 associates across the globe, we’re the team behind the best experiences for +750 of the world’s leading and digital-first brands. Our innovative CX solutions, technology and expertise are designed to support operational needs for our clients and deliver a seamless experience to customers in the moments that matter.

Supporting +9 million customer conversations every day in +60 languages across 45 countries, Foundever™ combines global strength and scale with the agile, entrepreneurial approach of our founder-led culture, enabling companies of all sizes and industries to transform their CX.

Get to know us at www.foundever.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

March 2023, Manila Philippines - In a groundbreaking deal, Concentrix, a global leader in customer experience (CX) solutions and technology and the country’s largest private employer, confirms its plan to further expand in 2023 with a big move to Cebu Exchange.

This strategic partnership with ARTHALAND will see Concentrix bolster its leading local presence by adding Cebu Exchange, a PEZA-accredited office development on track to be the largest net zero carbon certified building in the Philippines. The expansion is expected to bring Concentrix’ site total in the country to 51, as the company remains committed to add more jobs as well as invest in superior and sustainable facilities for its growing staff.

Cebu City has become a popular location for businesses due to its highly skilled talent pool, superior regional accessibility, and more cost-effective alternative to Manila. In 2020, the city was named the 12TH most attractive BPO destination by the Tholons Global Innovation Index.

“Cebu has always been an exciting market for the office sector”, said Dom Fredrick Andaya, Senior Director of Office Services – Tenant Representation at Colliers. “Sixty percent all provincial office transactions that we recorded in 2022 happened in Cebu, and a bulk of these were office lease transactions cornered by IT-BPM firms. Aside from the abundance of highly skilled workers, the availability of higher-quality buildings with sustainability features provides extra incentive for occupiers to locate and expand in the city. We are very happy and thankful to have facilitated this landmark partnership between Concentrix and Arthaland.”

As part of the deal, Concentrix will take up a total gross leasable area of 16,686.73 sq.m spanning multiple floors of operations in Cebu Exchange later this year.  It is the largest commercial transaction and office take-up in Southern Philippines among comparable transactions of the same volume and requirements. 

The partnership also underscores Concentrix's strategic  Environmental, Social and Governance focus and Doing Right DNA, aligning  with ARTHALAND’s sustainability development goals, where the welfare of occupants is of  utmost importance.   The wellness features of Cebu Exchange is a testament to Concentrix being fanatical in caring for staff.

Cebu Exchange's reputation for sustainability, an important factor in Concentrix’ choice of facility, is also reinforced by ARTHALAND's sustainability projects outside its developments. ARTHALAND has an ongoing sustainable public school rehabilitation program in Cebu Island, which includes fixing roofs and adding solar panels, repainting public schools with low-VOC paints, providing low-energy LED lighting, and rehabilitation of toilet fixtures.

"At Concentrix, we design, build and run the future of customer experience (CX). And as we continue to grow, we also reimagine the future of workspace – what kind of facility is needed by our teams today and those joining our organization tomorrow. We are thrilled to partner with Cebu Exchange in giving our    teams the best sustainable and wellness-centered office space available in the market. Cebu Exchange’s energy-optimized facility not only supports our environment conservation goal, but also provides our people with flexible spaces to be creative and social.   It is critically important for us to prioritize the health, safety, and well-being of our staff while also being responsible for the health of our planet. As an industry leader, we proudly embrace the workspace of the future, today,” said Amit Jagga, SVP and Country Leader of Concentrix Philippines. 

"We are delighted to welcome Concentrix to the Cebu Exchange. The combination of Concentrix's expertise in customer engagement and business performance, and Cebu Exchange's commitment to sustainability and wellness, is a powerful collaboration that will bring benefits to all stakeholders. We look forward to a long and prosperous partnership.” said Oliver L. Chan, Senior Vice President of ARTHALAND.

Cebu Exchange has been pre-certified LEED Gold from the U.S. Green Building Council, achieved the highest 5-Star rating for its design from the Philippine Green Building Council, and the WELL Health-Safety Rating 2022 for Facility Operations and Management through the International WELL Building Institute. It is also registered and on track to receive (?) EDGE certification by the International Finance Corporation. 

Through the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment of the World Green Building

Council, ARTHALAND has pledged to decarbonize 100% of its portfolio by 2030. ARTHALAND is the first real estate developer in Asia to do so and the first signatory from the Philippines. For more information, you may visit Cebu Exchange along Salinas Drive (in front of Cebu I.T. Park), Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines, email ask@arthaland.com, or visit www.arthaland.com.

Safe Harbor  Statement. This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the future growth and expansion of Concentrix, and statements that include words such as believe, expect, may, will, provide, could and should and other similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Risks and uncertainties include, among other things: risks related to general economic conditions; competitive conditions in the company’s industry; the demand for CX solutions and technology; variability in demand by the company’s clients or the early termination of the company’s client contracts; the level of business activity of the Company’s clients and the market acceptance and performance of their products and services; and other factors contained in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2022 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and subsequent SEC filings. The Company does not undertake a duty to update forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made.

About Concentrix

Concentrix (Nasdaq: CNXC) is a leading global provider of customer experience (CX) solutions and technology. We Reimagine everything CX to improve business performance for some of the world’s best brands, and the ones that are changing the world as we know it. Every day, we Design, Build and Run CX for over 130 Fortune Global 500 and 125 new economy clients. Whether it’s a specific solution or the whole end-to-end journey, we’ve got it covered. We’re the strategic thinkers who design brand-defining experiences. The tech geeks who build smarter solutions. And the operational experts who run it all and make it work seamlessly. Across 40 countries and 6 continents, we provide services across key industry verticals: technology & consumer electronics; retail, travel & ecommerce; banking, financial services & insurance; healthcare; communications & media; automotive; and energy & public sector. Location: Virtually Everywhere. Visit www.concentrix.com to learn more.

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