Ignition Venture Studio: The Perfect Space For Entrepreneurs

When the super Tanya Llana (The Marketing Guru of Victoria Court) sent an email invite without anything but a big red dot as image and with the word "Ignition" on top of the invitation, I know right away that it is a revolutionary facility that will help freelancers, young entrepreneurs and StartUp innovators. The name itself, gave it all away. Ignition. It's a common term right now if you are in different groups of young innovators which lucky enough that 1/4 of my network belongs to that category.

Ignition Venture Studio has more, according to Paolo Villonco, the CEO and well, one of the most eligible bachelor for 2017 ( It's really important to know to understand such aggressive venture, yeah, the search engine is just in my little fingertips and just so happened that he can be the Brand Ambassador of the company since his aura is uber pleasing to the eyes according to some blogger friends who attended the event. Okey, let's go back to the main point, the Ignition Venture Studio not the CEO.) According to Paolo, it's one stop shop. Yes, you heard it right with the services that only them can provide such as the following;

Assistance in accomplishing the Business Registration, Government Compliance, Corporate Housekeeping, Immigartion, Real Estate Transactions, Intellectual Property, Accounting/ Book Keeping and Tax Filing, Human Resource anagement and Tax Planning and this because the Co- Founders are lawyers and entrepreneurs who are experts in these services.

I love the ambiance actually with the Modern Asian Architecture design. The earth colors, wood tables and Trellis like ceiling gave me that feeling that you're just at home relaxing. When Atticus King, one of the Co- Founders approached us also with the ready and very welcoming smile, I am ready for that next interview. He mentioned that aside from the facility and the services that they can offer, his background as a successful serial entrepreneur can help also the soon to be members of Ignition. For those who are still confuse and needs guidance, they are there ready to help everyone. Guys, don't forget that Atticus is the son of Archie King, the man behind the successful Victoria Court- The biggest drive in hotel in the country. So, he got that charm and expertise from his Dad thus he is there to inspire also the members to succeed in spite of any hurdles and challenges. The facility is designed according to Atticus to show confidence, success and high level of competence thus their objective is to reflect it to it's members.

Oh here comes, Margo Flores who is the only gal among the founders. She sat beside me and introduced herself. She is an expert in financial planning and equities with experience in office development, management, leasing and rehabilitation thus she is perfect as one of the igniters among the pack.

Well, actually, I am so familiar with these kind of facilities, for me, I am calling it as Co- working spaces with a lot more to give- Peace of mind.

Photos;

Atty. Paolo Villonco, Atticus King, Tanya Llana and Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas

Kim King, Atticus King, Atty. Rod Nepomuceno and Tanya Llana

Top Executives attended Elabram Systems Website Launch in the Philippines

Elabram Systems Group Website has been launch in the Philippines and this is actually a 6 months preparation. After 15 years, ESG now have a new website, logo and a public introduction in the Philippines. 

    Elabram Systems Group CEO and Managing Director Mikel Yaw and his wife Ushanie

 

On April 25, 2014 at 7:00pm, Elabram Systems Group (ESG), a reliable service provider with headquarter in Malaysia & offices in Philippines, Thailand & Indonesia launched its new & updated website in Manila and was attended by corporate VIPs and personalities like Ambassador Macario Laurel, Vice President of European Chamber of Commerce Martial Beck, Haciendero and Nuvali honcho Sel Yulo, VP for Head of Network Operations Center for PLDT, SMART & Suncellular Enrique Gabriel and Yupangco Group of Companies President Robert Yupangco among others. Partners of the event with their representatives attended too like Air Asia Philippines, Xyxon Pte Ltd, Victoria Court, Asia Brewery Inc. while Gardenia Bread Philippines sent a lot of delicious breads to all attendees.

 

Vice President of European Chamber of Commerce Martial Beck, ESG COO Mikel Yaw and ESG Associate Director Engr. Joel Nuesca

 

The website launch is one way for the company to introduce the four solutions it's offering not only in the Philippines but globally. The solutions/services are Talent Acquisition & Deployment (TAD), Network Process Optimization (NPO), Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO).  

 

Ela Calderon and Yupangco Group of Companies President Robert Yupangco

According to ESG Marketing & Branding Manager Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas, "Elabram Systems Group is the preferred service provider of top Telecommunication companies worldwide. In the Philippines, the ESG CEO chose to expand for its Business Process Outsourcing because he believes that Filipinos are creative & productive." 

The website launch was proudly attended by Elabram Systems Group CEO & Managing Director  Mr. Mikel Yaw, Project Director Jimmy Loh, Associate Director Engr. Joel Nuesca, Business Administration Manager Anna Liza Valdez, Project Manager Engr. Arnel Castaneda, Marketing & Branding Manager Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas. Others from ESG also include Engineers; Greg Bolaton & JC Quillantes with Business Administration Executive Veronica Manuel.

ESG COO Mikel Yaw welcoming the guests

Just recently, top employees of Elabram Systems Group in the Philippines was hailed by Huawei & Ericsson for the job well done in their projects. Nicolas said. 

Elabram Systems Group is already 15 years in a Telecommunication industry & five years in the Philippines. As of the moment, the company is hiring 300 employees for its global partner that is base in the Philippines & have an ongoing recruitment campaign in Social Media using #FuelUpYourCareer as the campaign slogan. 

Xyxon Pte Ltd Country Manager Al Sario, Elabram Systems Group CEO Mikel Yaw & Ambasador Macario Laurel

ESG Management who attended the Website Launch with CEO Mikel Yaw

Victoria Court, the empowered pink card and the amazing sticker

Filipinos have a different mindset when they heared the word “motel.” Usually whenever I tell to everyone that Victoria Court is supporting me in my events, they smile, naughty smile but hey! They are very gracious and generous, they supported our  Laguna Blogging Summit lunch/dinner  for two days.  Anyway, going back to the Filipino mindset, honestly speaking, I cannot blame them because that’s the Filipino culture and maybe they haven’t been to any other countries unlike me where me and my family always had an overnight in a motel in the states because sometimes a hotel is not available in that place, motel is usually cheaper and accessible.  For many in the Philippines, one thing in their mind when they heard the word "motel" or the brand is we are talking about sex and worst, sex outside marriage and Filipinos are still not use in talking about it. Upps! Sorry, not moi.

All I can say is that, not to defend Victoria Court but to tell to the whole world that it’s the biggest motel chain in the Philippines with thematic themes, clean, good food and an extraordinary room with different unique designs to admire. I remember meeting the heir, Ian King for showing to him our Interior Designs. I am connected then to the “Purpose Store” which is the biggest Advertising Company in the Philippines, I presented our products and services to him with my CEO in tow. In VC office in Malate, it’s kinda like an art gallery with different design of ceramic and porcelain tiles. The building is posh, it’s like a designing company.

Anyway, just like to add also that Ian King is a Reproductive Health advocate. He donated 250 Tshirts to Carlos Celdran through me (Yep! I received the 50 and distributed all to my friends) as a form of his support and very vocal about this in Social Media, watta guy right? Ok here it goes, they have a promo and I am telling you, a common Juan cannot just get their accommodation because of the cost, it’s not a cheappo but just right. So this is your chance. Let’s just say that what you pay is what you get and in case of VC, it’s amazing.

I also like to spend a party at VC and looking forward for that.

Just check below. I like to get the pink card.

The Victoria Court Sticker Rate 

Victoria Court loves to innovate and always strives to be the first in introducing new ideas in the hospitality industry. Most of us know about the elite Black Card, Victoria Court's signature discount card that provides loyal guests a 20% discount on the room rates and 10% off on the food and beverage menu. The Marketing Team also followed up with the beloved Pink Card for the Ladies, giving them the right and power to choose. Empowering women to choose where they want to go. 

Now, Victoria Court is reinventing the discount card and came up with a new, cool, hip and faster way for the guest to enjoy the Black and Pink card benefits. The discounts now come with the Victoria Court Sticker. As long as you have the Victoria Court sticker at the rear window of your car, you can enjoy the 20% discount on all rooms and 10% discount on F&B items. If you plan to stay for 12 and 24 hours, you are entitled to a 5% discount too. 

Just drive and check-in at any Victoria Court Branch to get your free sticker and feel the distinction.

Arch Angel- GK Center for Arts and Culture from Victoria Court to Enchanted Farm

Any event will not be possible if there's no venue, whether it's big or small, a place where to gather people especially those in need and spend time together is very important. Only good people and with means can donate a more than 300 square meters floor area with my own estimate of less than Php 1M construction cost for an open building for Social Entrepreneurs.

Victoria Court Group with Mr. Archie King (Second from right) and me

"The Gawad Kalinga Arch Angel Center for Arts & Culture donated by Victoria Court"at Enchanted Farm, Bulacan under Gawad Kalinga was officially launched during the 1st Social Business Summit in the Philippines with over 7000 delegates from different countries and attended by no other than the Vice President of the Philippines VP Jejomar Binay, Senator Bam Aquino, Nikki Perlas, Tony Meloto and different representatives from the Local Government Units, Schools and Agencies.

The Arch Angel- GK center for Arts and Culture 

Hotelier Archimedes Rosario King or simply Mr. Archie King or Archie to his friends, the honcho behind the successful Victoria Court graced the event and the one responsible in building the Arch-Angel Hall. According to him, when Tony Meloto, the founder of Gawad Kalinga asked him to fund the said hall for the Enchanted Farm for Social Entrepreneurs, he gives in right away, this is to help those people who were  in need of a place to venture, collaborate and launch their new projects. Enchanted Farm  is the first of its kind in Asia. This place is a unique ecosystem that provides a convergence platform for government, business, social entrepreneurs, innovators, scientists, farmers and community partners to work together in solidarity in creating solutions to global issues that affect all of us.

At the center is Mr. Archie King of Victoria Court and Gawad Kalinga Founder and Chairman Tony Meloto (right)

All ears during Mr. Archie King speech at the formal launch of  the Ark 

Angel Center for Arts & Culture donated by Victoria Court

Mr. Archie King of Victoria Court

Somehow, the boyish, good looking Archie King made the hall possible. Everyone knows the Brand under the "King" of posh drive-in motels. Victoria Court with a logo depicting a classy but mysterious-looking lady in a hush-up motion, with a background of black and silver. that supposed to embody a secret, and it means that apart from quality and fast service, Victoria Court also offers Privacy, Courtesy, Prompt Service, World Class Facilities, State of the Art Housekeeping and affordable prices for everyone with class.

My pleasure to interview the man behind the successful Victoria Court

Delegates from different parts of the world convened inside the Ark Angel Center for Arts & Culture donated by Victoria Court

Truly the "King" could contribute more to help the Philippines, aside from this Multi Purpose Hall, they helped a lot of kids and into awareness of Reproductive Health.