Dingdong Avanzado is known as the Philippines’ Prince of Pop. He is a multi-platinum recording artist and songwriter. He is regarded as one of the most outstanding concert performers in the Philippines over the last two decades.

Jessa Zaragoza is known as the Philippines’ Phenomenal Diva due to the success of her hit song “Bakit Pa?”. The song became the number one ballad in the Philippines in the late 90s. It is also the carrier single of her album, Just Can’t Help Feelin, which reached sextuple platinum months after its release in 1996.

She is married to Dingdong Avanzado and has a daughter, Jayda.

Jayda, Janelle Amanda Loyola Avanzado in real life, is Dingdong Avanzado
and Jessa Zaragoza’s only daughter. She is now making a name in the music industry
as a singer-songwriter with her hit composition “Happy For You”, a single from her debut EP, In My Room, which was released in 2018.

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The Asia Young Designer Awards 2021(AYDA2021) Philippines culminated last night with the announcement of the winners in both the Architecture and Interior Design category in a live Zoom event that was also broadcasted on live on the NipponpaintAYDAPH Facebook page.

Hundreds of entries came in from different schools all over the country and with the help of the judges this list was whittled down to the top 10 in each category.

The judges

The panel of judges for AYDA is made up of luminaries and respected Architects and Interior Designers here and abroad, most of whom have served as a judge for AYDA and other design competitions in the past.

The panel of Architecture judges is headed by Ar. Richard Garcia of VisionArch who has been a part of the AYDA family for some time.  Joining him are seasoned AYDA judges Ar. Boon Che Wee from Malaysia, Ar. Nina Bailon Arce, Ar. Ana Mangalino-Ling, Ar. Ed Casares, and Ar. Leo Pariñas.  Joining the panel for the first time are Ar. Cathy Saldaña and Ar. Normandy Canlas.

For Interior Design the panel of judges is headed by the dynamic duo of IDr. Ivy Almario and IDr. Cathy Almario of Atelier Almario.  They are joined this year by seasoned judges and longtime members of the AYDA family: IDr. Fendarie Su from Malaysia, IDr. Cara Marcelo, and IDr. Chat Fores.  Joining them for the first time is IDr. Wilmer Lopez.

Mentoring Sessions and Design Talks

The quality of the entries presented this year have risen to an unprecedented level.  This is largely due to the many mentoring sessions and webinars (DesignTalks) that were offered to the students and mentors throughout the journey.  These sessions are thanks to the unwavering support of Nippon Paint and the tireless efforts of AYDA Regional coaches IDr. Michael Pizarro and Mr. Eric Cruz.

Asia Young Designer Awards

After carefully assessing each of the entries for AYDA2021, the panel of judges were able to identify 10 designs in each category as the best of the best from which they had to decide who receives given awards. Special awards were given out first and were awarded by Ms. Blanch Garcia and Ms. Giselle Campos of Nippon Paint.

This award is given to given to the school of a finalist who has sent in the most entries in this year’s competition.  11 schools made it into the finals, they are: Ateneo de Manila University, Bulacan State University, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, Mapua University, Saint Mary’s University, Technological Institute of the Philippines, University of Mindanao, University of Northern Philippines, University of San Carlos, University of Santo Tomas, and the University of the Philippines – Diliman.

This year’s winners are: The University of Santo Tomas (Interior Design) and Bulacan State University (Architecture).

People’s Choice Award
This award is given to the finalist who received the greatest number of votes via likes and reactions on Facebook and Instagram combined.

And Juan Paolo Aguilar of The Technological Institute of The Philippines Quezon City (Architecture).

Best Colour Choice Award

Best Green Innovation Award
This award is given to the finalist whose design best applied the sustainable development goals of the United Nations.

This award goes to Kizzie Marie Pacaro of the University of San Carlos Cebu (Interior Design).

And John Gabriel Espiritu of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde for Habi-Nidus (Architecture).

Major Awards
The top two finalists are given the Gold and Silver Awards where the recipient of the Gold Award will go on to represent the Philippines in the upcoming regional summit.

Silver Award

Gold Award

The crème de la crème, the best of the best of the local competition receives the Gold Award and will go on to compete against other Gold Award recipients from other AYDA participating countries.

The Gold Award for Interior Design goes to Moira Kayla Ramiro for Marahuyo Design Camp.  Her mentor, IDr. Candice Arboleda is awarded the Best Mentor Award while her school, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde receives the award for Best School/University.

In Architecture the Gold Award is given to Karen Joy Robines for Tagum City Garden.  Her school, the University of Mindanao receives the award for Best School/University while her mentor, Ar. Matias Baring receives the award for Best Mentor.

Congratulations to all the winners!  And to our Gold Award winners, good luck as you continue your journey to the regional summit!

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Sunpride Foods, Inc. (SFI)’s hog and cattle slaughterhouse is the first modern facility of its kind in Cebu. It was completed in 2013 and has been in operation since. The modernization ensures optimal slaughterhouse hygiene and higher meat recovery for SFI to serve the market with safe and clean  quality meat products.

Even prior to its modernization, SFI’s slaughterhouse has been given an “AAA” accreditation by the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS). It has also received certifications for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP).

“Sunpride’s motivation, as always, lies in its commitment to the people – to provide customers with the best slaughtering service in the industry and assure the Cebuano community that all implemented hygiene and sanitary standards are followed to the very detail,” said Don Hanley Wong, Marketing Head of SFI.

Located within SFI’s main meat processing plant and compound at S.E. Jayme St., Paknaan, Mandaue City, the 1,700-square meter slaughterhouse is equipped with state-of-the-art machines and equipment that can process 100 to 120 hogs per hour and 25 cattles per hour.  The high throughput translates to an equally high recovery rate of 82% for live hogs weighing 100 to 120 kilos.

The modernized facility involves process improvements that minimize pre-slaughter stress on the hogs and cattle to ensure quality meat.

Most importantly, SFI’s modern slaughterhouse boasts of improved hygiene and sanitation practices.  The animals processed through SFI’s facility are hoisted up a continuous motorized conveyor line rail system to keep them from touching the floor throughout the entire process. The slaughterhouse is equipped with cold storage rooms where carcasses are stored to maintain freshness.

To prevent meat contamination, the facility is also zoned into different sections. Each section has a designated personnel entry point, to minimize unnecessary personnel movement from one zone to another. Cleaning stations are further equipped with knee and foot actuated faucets, and workstations are strategically designed to facilitate good meat and personal hygiene practices.

Sunpride Slaughtering Services is open to companies and individuals having their own hog business. For inquiries or bookings, please call Ms. Alieda Argawanon at 3467805 local 130 or 132 | 0917 304 9695.

You may also visit their newly revamped website at sunpridefoods.com or their official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/sunprideofficialpage. 

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