GTNA Breaks Ground for Semi-Olympic Size Pool

GTNA Breaks Ground for Semi-Olympic Size Pool; 

new projects in the pipeline

New developments are expected to rise within the GT Northeast Academy (GTNA), starting with the semi-Olympic size swimming pool which broke ground today (January 29). 

The pool will be 25 meters long and 12 meters wide. 

According to GTNA President Engr. Leonora Salvane, the facility will be available for use by students of the academy. 

(GTNE Academy Press Conference. (L-R) GTNE Academy School Chaplain Msgr. Sindulfo Iriarte; Engr. Dennis John Campit, Project Consultsnt; GTNE Academy Vice President Rogelio Salvane Sr.; GTNE Academy President Engr. Leonora Salvane; Liloan Vice Mayor Hon. Thelma Jordan; GTNE Academy School Director Jonathan Aaron Salvane and Eric Calamohoy, PTA President)

“We want to train our students either to pursue swimming as a sports career or for their safety. We've seen schools from other countries making swimming as part of their curriculum and we wanted to have it as part of ours also. We are aiming our school to be an international school,” she said. 

The pool is located in a separate lot from 5,500-square meter school compound in Gemilina St., Tayud, Liloan. 

The area is only a two to three-minute walk from the GTNA main compound. However, students will be transported from the school to the area during swimming sessions. 

For now, the school plans to limit the use of the pool to students. However, there are plans to make it available for public use in the future. 

At the same time, the GT Group of Companies is also planning to construct a hotel resort within the lot where the pool is located. 

It will have hotel rooms, function rooms as well as at least two other swimming pools. 


Salvane said the plan is still under proposal and details are not yet finalized. 

GROUNDBREAKING

(GTNE Academy Semi-Olympic sized swimming pool Groundbreaking Ceremony. (L-R) GTNE Academy School Chaplain Msgr. Sindulfo Iriarte; Engr. Dennis John Campit, Project Consultsnt; GTNE Academy Vice President Rogelio Salvane Sr.; GTNE Academy President Engr. Leonora Salvane; Liloan Vice Mayor Hon. Thelma Jordan; GTNE Academy School Director Jonathan Aaron Salvane and Eric Calamohoy, PTA President)

The groundbreaking for the new semi-Olympic size pool was attended by Liloan Vice Mayor Thelma Jordan and some members of the Sangguniang Bayan. 

Other guests present were officers of GTNA’s Parent-Teacher Association and student councils. 

Some of GTNA’s existing state-of-the-art facilities in the school compound include: fully air-conditioned classrooms with LCD projectors and students’ cubby holes/lockers, library, clinic, laboratories (TLE, Science, and Computer), dance studio, music room, chapel, gymnasium, canteen and parents’ lounge. 

CCTVs give 24- hour security and the transport service with three air-conditioned carpooling system provide convenience and comfort to students’ travel from home to school and vice versa. 


Bridging the school closer to home, parents can access easy communication through Classemo – a school management system.

GTNA was conceived out of the ardent passion and advocacy for education by Engr. Salvane and her husband Rogelio Salvane, Sr. who are charismatic Couples for Christ members. 

GT stands for “God’s Talent.”

GTNA is also a sister company of GT Cosmetics Manufacturing Inc. 

GTNA began construction in March 2013 and was completed a year after in March 2014. It started full operation in June 2014 with Preschool and Grade School. Now, it also offers Junior High School and Senior High School. 

In April 7, 2015, the school was awarded Government Recognition for the Preschool, Elementary and Secondary Education Courses. 

Last April 2018, the school has been granted a Certification Status for having met the standards and completed the requirements of the Certification Program of the Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC) for the Educational Service Contracting (ESC) of the GASTPE program of the Department of Education.

Contact them now:

Gemelina St., Tayud, Liloan
info@gtnortheastacademy.edu.ph
(032) 424-4511/424-4901
0920 281 6086
Facebook: GT NORTHEAST ACADEMY

Primehomes launched LUANA DOS

           PrimeHomes Development Corporation has just unveiled its fifth project, LUANA DOS, located in the bustling Municipality of Minglanilla, Cebu. LUANA DOS is the second subdivision that carries the LUANA series. LUANA is a hawaiian word that translates to "hayahay" in Cebuano. 

(above: Mr. Benny Que, President and CEO of PrimeHomes Development Corp. welcomes the guests during the launching of Luana Dos Subd.)

(above: Mr. Harold Vince See, Business Development Manager of PrimeHomes Development Corporation)

           LUANA DOS is a Hawaiian Tropical Inspired Middle to  High Income Exclusive subdivision that will only be limited to 55 families. Moreso, LUANA DOS is primarily composed of SINGLE DETACHED and SINGLE ATTACHED units which translates to EXCLUSIVITY AND PRIVACY amongst its residents. Even with this exclusivity and privacy, LUANA DOS still has all the amenities and comforts one yearns for in a subdivision. LUANA DOS boasts of having its own SWIMMING POOL, BASKETBALL COURT, as well as GAZEBO. But let us not forget that security and comfort is of upmost priority to PRIMEHOMES. Thus, LUANA DOS will have its own 24 hour security personnel, perimeter fence, as well as property management team to cater to the needs and wants of its discerning residents.  

(above: PrimeHomes Dev't Corporation Mgt. Team. L-R Nina Lyn Cabahug, Michelle Juntilla, Karen Elnar, Prime Home President & CEO Benny Que, Business Dev't Mgr. Harold Vince See, Melchor and Hector Abella)

(above: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. L-R Fr. Jumaos, PrimeHomes President & CEO Benny Que, VP Finance Henry See and Business Dev't Mgr. Harold Vince See)

           "We want PRIMEHOMES to be synonymous with the word innovate," Mr. Benny Que, President and CEO of PrimeHomes, mentioned, "PrimeHomes Development Corporation started the trend of having a car port for economic housing, houses that sell for a million pesos or less, which we did in Henaville, and we are a forerunner in this category. Now, we want to be the TOP OF MIND choice for Medium to High Income subdivision with our LUANA series. All LUANA subdivision will boast of a SWIMMING POOL, BASKETBALL COURT, LUSH GREENERY, and a COMMUNITY AREA where our residents can have the chance to mingle with one another."

            Truly, LUANA DOS is the perfect place to CALL YOUR HOME. Have the peace of mind, tranquillity and "hayahay" you deserve at LUANA DOS.


            For more information, you may call Karen at 0917-6314709, 233-6952, email them at cebuprimehomes@gmail.com or visit their office at 3F Arch. Reyes Ave., Cebu City

No. 1 Online Food Delivery Service, Grab Food, continues hypergrowth stage with Cebu expansion

         Grab, the leading Online to Offline (O2O) mobile platform in Southeast Asia and only everyday app in the Philippine serving the daily essential needs of Filipino, announced the expansion of GrabFood in Cebu. In just 6 months after its beta launch in Metro Manila, GrabFood's completed orders grew by 12x, making it the leading online food delivery service in the Philippines.

         GrabFood continues to sustain its hyper growth stage as it further expands its services in more cities and grows its merchant-partners base in the Philippines. GrabFood now has 5,000 active restaurants on its platform - 4,000 from Manila and 1,000 in Cebu - providing the largest restaurant selection that will surely satisfy more cravings. GrabFood currently serves 13 cities in the Philippines including Cebu and Mandaue, and other Metro Manila, Paranaque, Las Pinas, Pasay and Marikina.

        With the addition of the GrabFood service, Cebu now becomes the second market in the Philippines to showcase a suite of everyday services powered by one Grab ecosystem. Cebuano can now use Grab to book rides, send and receive packages, redeem rewards and offers, order food, load mobile prepaid account, and pay for multiple services using one mobile wallet, all in one Grab app.

(GrabFood Press Conference attended by Mr. EJ Dela Vega - GrabFood Head and Ms. Khrizzy Pasigan - Grab PR Manager with Cebu Media/Bloggers)

Unlocking the potential of Cebu's food industry

         GrabFood aims to replicate its success in Metro Manila to Cebu. On top of being a booming economy for technology, Cebu is also poised to bring growth opportunities in the food business through the following.

1. Cebuano's strong support for homegrown food merchants - With the support of locals, homegrown food brands such as Rico's Lechon and Zubuchon sccessfully expanded their operations to bigger markets outside of Cebu. With GrabFood, they now have an online storefront, allowing them to reach even more consumers and increase their revenues.

2. Innovative and creative food landscape in Cebu - Cebu's homegrown brands such as Sugbo Mercado  aim to bring a more unique food selection from across the globe. With GrabFood, food establishments can be promoted to a bigger and targeted online market, instead of relying solely on in-store visits.

3. Cebu's social savvy yet discerning eaters - When choosing their food, Cebuano's decide base on two inseparable themes: good food and value for money. With GrabFood, consumers get access to a comprehensive digital menu that further supports discerning eaters.

4. Community of rider groups that can support food delivery business. Habal-habal drivers can be given a more sustainable source pf livelihood when they join GrabFood as delivery partners. Best performing delivery partners earn up to 2x higher in average minimum national wage.

           GrabFood has partnered with local brands such as Dimsum Break, Zubuchon, Bubble Tea Station, Sugbo Mercado, and soon, international brands including McDonalds and BonChon in Cebu to satisfy more cravings.

           "Our goal as Filipino's everyday super app is to provide greater convenience to more people using our daily tech solutions. " EJ Dela Vega, GrabFood Philippines Head. "As one of the best food markets in the country, we are inspired to bring new food experiences and create a positive impact to the lives of more eaters. merchant-partners and delivery partners in Cebu," Dela Vega added.

More food celebrations this Sinulog Festival

            Cebuanos can use GrabFood promo code GFSINULOG to avail P100 off three (3) GrabFood orders. Valid for a minimum single receipt purchase of P300 until February 3, 2019.

             "GrabFood sits in the same Grab app you use everyday to book a ride. From the home screen, our consumers can easily choose Food from services menu and they will get access to a variety of restaurants and food partners near their area." added Dela Vega. As we join in Sinulog's revelry, we are celebrating not just the festival but the exciting new possibilities for GrabFood this new year." Dela Vega said.

About Grab

Grab is one of the most frequently used Online to Offline (O2O) mobile platforms in Southeast Asia, providing the everyday services that matter most to consumers. Commute, eat, deliver shopping - and pay with one e-wallet. Grab believes that every Southeast Asian should benefit from digital economy, and the company provides access to safe and affordable transport, food and package delivery, mobile payments and financial services. Grab currently offers services in Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar and Cambodia.

For more information, please visit www.grab.com

Philippine School of Culinary Arts - 15 YEARS OF GREAT CULINARY TEACHING EXPERIENCE

The Philippine School of Culinary Arts was conceptualized when Culinary Arts as a specialized program of study made a breakthrough in the Philippines.

In 2002, PSCA opened its doors to Cebuanos for two main reasons:

1. To train food service personnel on the technologically advanced and scientific cooking and baking practices and to offer academic and technical programs consistent with the requirements prescribed by the government and culinary association standards.

2. To acquire accreditation of academic programs with relevant government agencies such as the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) for technical programs below Baccalaureate Level.

3. The School features a spacious and fully equipped teaching kitchen, air conditioned classrooms, a library and other amenities to make learning a pleasant experience.

(above: Chef Mitzi Codilla)

PSCA culinary course offerings was initially patterned after American culinary schools with strong emphasis on classical French culinary techniques. Today, Filipino cuisine and other Southeast Asian cooking have become part of the enhanced curriculum with emphasis and focus on the principles of sanitation, food science and nutrition.

Experience culinary teaching excellence for wide opportunities here and abroad.

(above: Lyndon Geraldizo, Operations & Marketing, PSCA)

Philippine School of Culinary Arts open its doors last January 11 and 12, 2019 for a free Demo. Promos, discounts and a demo of baking diferrent types pf bread and chocolates by Chef Mitzi Codilla and Chef John Franco. Wait for another schedule to be announced soon!

Philippine School of Culinary is located at 5th Floor, The Maxwell Hotel Annex Bldg., N. Escario Street, Kamputhaw, Cebu City.

Tel. no. 63 32 505 4645

Here's more!!!

New PSCA Program

Certificate in Basic Baking Skills - NC II ready

12 Sessions plus 2 Sessions Free for P30,000.00 only inclusive of the following:

- All Ingredients

- Handouts

- PSCA Apron and Toque

Batch 1 starts on January 28, 2019

Limited to 10 students per batch.

For more details, please contact:

Ms. Nancy Sumalpong - (032) 505-4645 / +63 933 589 2969

Lyndon R. Geraldizo - +63 915 137 9838