At a time when the local economy is considered fertile ground for business, many Filipinos are seizing the opportunity to build their own enterprises. Technology now allows for individuals to buy and sell products from the convenience of their own smartphones, information is readily available on the internet, and millenials are more assertive about their individual capacities and proactive in achieving their dreams.

As we continue to work towards a greater country, it is not only critical that we ride trends as they come; it is also very integral to inculcate in every Filipino fundamental values that will aid the growth of our nation. This foundation can, and should be, built early on in the life of an individual.

With this in mind, Brew Your Best Year, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®’s community for encouraging customers to be the best versions of themselves, put together a Business Bootcamp for Kids. Designed to teach kids the basics of business in an interactive and experiential way, it is a two-part activity that aspires to mold the youth into becoming the next generation of entrepreneurs who will continue to pave the way for a stronger economy.

For the first part of the bootcamp, Coffee Bean Kids underwent an Entrepreneurship Workshop facilitated by their partner institution, The Ultimate Learning Accelerator (TULA). During the workshop, the kids learned the foundational knowledge and skills needed to start their own small businesses. To provide an avenue where the kids can apply their learnings, the Business Bootcamp will culminate with a Kiddie Enterprise Fair. During the fair, the Coffee Bean Kids will be selling food and retail items with one goal in mind: to create successful business ventures and return their parents’ investments through their earnings.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® invites everyone to support the Coffee Bean Kids during their first business venture at the Kiddie Enterprise Fair on September 3, 2016, Saturday! The event will take place from 11AM-6PM at the garden area in front of their Bonifacio High Street store. The brand will also be selling their teas at a special rate and promises exciting surprises for all attendees.

For more information on The Kiddie Enterprise Fair, visit The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® (Philippines) on Facebook and FOLLOW @CBTLPH on Instagram.

Game plan for eyes next year: go for a transitions lenses to protect my eyes sa summer. Pwede na kame mag beach by that time! When it comes to Transitions® Lenses, I know I need to be more been when buying. Kayo din if you’re planning to buy this kind of lenses. Read Essilor Philippines advisory on Crizal® Transitions® Lenses:

To guarantee total protection for the eyes and ensure that patients are getting high-quality ophthalmic lenses, Essilor, the world’s leading ophthalmic optics company, advises consumers to be more discriminating when buying lenses that are touted as “transitions lenses.”

Transitions® is a trademark brand of photochromic lenses that performs as everyday clear lenses indoors and darkens when exposed outdoors especially to UV light.

Transitions® is a brand that is owned by Essilor International, which designs, manufactures and distributes a wide range of lenses in over 100 countries worldwide.

Here in the Philippines, the Transitions® brand is partnered with Crizal®, a globally recognized brand owned by Essilor International, known for its range of anti-reflective, anti-smudge and anti-static lenses. Anti-reflective lenses reduce glare from daytime lights and reflections from blue lights. They also provide protection against scratches, smudges, dust, water and other enemies of clear vision.

Crizal Transitions® lenses provide optimum vision solution. These genuine lenses are 30% faster to fade back to their clear state and conveniently offer a great contrast perception though glare reduction in any light.

The genuine Crizal Transitions® lenses come with an authenticity card upon purchase. With these premium lenses, you can rest assured that your eyes are protected and safe.

To learn more about Crizal Transitions® and other high-quality vision solutions provided by Essilor, visit Essilor Philippines website: www.essilor.com.ph.

Ask your optha about Crizal® Transitions® Lenses and always remember to ask for the authenticity card whenever you purchase this kind of lenses.

Discover Hongkong At Travel Madness Expo 2016. Hello travelers! The much awaited Travel Madness Expo will be happening at SMX from July 8 to 10. And Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) will be joining the expo to share the awesome, jam-packed line-up of summer events in Asia’s World City, Hong Kong.

Discover Hongkong At Travel Madness Expo 2016

Drop by the HKTB pavilion at booths 29 to 34 where you can see the highlights of the best places to SHOP, EAT, PLAY in Hong Kong. Also, don’t miss this ground activities:

Airline Offers

• Discover Hong Kong with roundtrip airfare from Cathay Pacific starting at USD131 per person. Terms and conditions apply.
• Experience the Heart of the Filipinos when you travel to Hong Kong via Philippine Airlines starting at USD128 per person. Terms and conditions apply.

Promos and Activities

Take home one of Abbey Sy’s personally designed pasalubong bags with any purchase of round trip air ticket or package to Hong Kong. The talented artist used some of the city’s most iconic images as a focal point in her bag design, making it a perfect tote to bring when you visit Hong Kong, and to stash your gifts and goodies to bring back home. Hurry up and book, because this promo is only until supplies last. Terms and conditions apply.

Get a taste of Hong Kong’s thriving culinary culture with this street food favorite: egg waffles. Mammy Pancake, a Michelin recommended Hong Kong shop famous for putting a flavored twist on the original egg waffles, will be giving visitors a chance to savor this delicious staple from 10AM to 11AM and 1PM to 2PM every day of the expo. If you go on a Friday and Saturday, you can still grab a bite of the snack at 4PM to 5PM. All while supplies last.

Take a selfie at the HKTB Booth and download My Hong Kong Guide app to receive a free gift.

For more information, log on to DiscoverHongKong.com.