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Georgina Wilson
Georgina Ashley Diaz Wilson-Burnand (born 12 February 1986) is a Filipino model and actress. In 2015, Wilson hosted the third season of the reality show ''Asia's Next Top Model''. Early life Georgina Ashley Diaz Wilson was born on 12 February 1986 in Wichita, Kansas, United States. Her mother is Aurora Diaz, a Filipina, while her father is Robert Wilson, who is of British descent. Through her mother, she is the niece of former Miss Universe Gloria Diaz, and the cousin of her daughter, actress, model and host Isabelle Daza. The eldest among three siblings, Wilson has a younger sister named Jessica, who is also a model, and a younger brother named Samuel. She moved to Bishop Thornton, Yorkshire, England, when she was six months old and moved back to the Philippines with her family at age 10. Wilson attended high school at the Assumption College in Makati and college at Ateneo de Manila University, where she studied for a Bachelor of Science in economics. She later transferr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Garnier
Garnier () is a mass market cosmetics brand owned by the French company L'Oréal. Garnier produces hair care and skin care products. Launch ''Laboratoires Garnier'' was founded in France in 1904 by Alfred Amour Garnier. The company's first product was a patented as the first hair lotion derived from natural plant ingredients. The company then introduced sun-care products in 1936, followed by permanent home hair color in 1960. Expansion and products Over the decades Garnier expanded from hair color and hair care Hair care or haircare is an overall term for hygiene and cosmetology involving the hair which grows from the human scalp, and to a lesser extent Facial hair, facial, Pubic hair, pubic and other body hair. Hair care routines differ according to a ... into skincare since acquisition in 1970. In the 2000s, Garnier launched a line of hair color products, including permanent and semi-permanent dyes. In 2021, Garnier launched a line of products aimed at black skin in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Makati
Makati ( ; ), officially the City of Makati (), is a highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines, known for being one of the leading financial centers in the country. As of 2013, the city has the highest concentration of multinational and local corporations in the Philippines. Major banks, corporations, department stores as well as foreign embassies are based in Makati. Makati is also known for being a major cultural and entertainment hub in Metro Manila. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 629,616 people, making it the 47th most populous city in the country and 8th most populous in Metro Manila. Makati is one of the most densely populated city proper areas globally, ranking 8th worldwide and 2nd in the Philippines, after Manila, with a population density of . In 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported that the estimated GDP per capita of Makati was , making it the highest GDP per capita in the Philippines. Etymolo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Globe Telecom
Globe Telecom, Inc., commonly shortened as Globe, is a major provider of telecommunications services in the Philippines. The company operates one of the largest mobile, fixed-line and broadband networks in the Philippines. As of November 2023, Globe has 54.7 million subscribers, making it the second largest network in terms of subscriber base. The company's principal shareholders are Ayala Corporation and Singtel. It is listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GLO. Globe offers commercial wireless services through its 2G, 3G, 3.5G HSPA+, 4G LTE, and LTE-A networks, with 5G currently being deployed in key areas in the Philippines. Its 5G coverage is available in over 3,000 locations all over the country, and nearly 100% of the population in the National Capital Region, Davao City, and Cebu. In 2016, Globe introduced its ''Globe Lifestyle'' brand as a way to connect to its customers through fashion. It also launched two entertainment divisions: An ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cadbury
Cadbury, formerly Cadbury's and Cadbury Schweppes, is a British multinational confectionery company owned by Mondelez International (spun off from Kraft Foods) since 2010. It is the second-largest confectionery brand in the world, after Mars. Cadbury is internationally headquartered in Greater London, and operates in more than 50 countries worldwide. It is known for its Dairy Milk chocolate, the Creme Egg and Roses selection box, and many other confectionery products. One of the best-known British brands, in 2013 ''The Daily Telegraph'' named Cadbury among Britain's most successful exports. Cadbury was founded in 1824 in Birmingham, England, by John Cadbury (1801–1889), a Quaker who sold tea, coffee and drinking chocolate. Cadbury developed the business with his brother Benjamin, followed by his sons Richard and George. George developed the Bournville estate, a model village designed to give the company's workers improved living conditions. Dairy Milk chocolate, intro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Apparel
American Apparel Inc. is a North American clothing retailer. The brand began with operating retail stores between the late 1980s and late 2010s. Its operations are based in Los Angeles, California. Founded by Canadian businessman Dov Charney in spring 1989, it was a vertically integrated company that ranked as one of the largest apparel manufacturers and marketers in North America. As of 2023, American Apparel markets itself as "Ethically Made—Sweatshop Free," with most of its apparel made in Central America, primarily Honduras and Nicaragua. History American Apparel was founded in 1989 by Canadian Dov Charney. For some time, clothes were made in South Carolina. In 1997, the company moved to Los Angeles. Charney sub-contracted sewing to Sam Lim's 50-worker shop under the Interstate 10 freeway in East LA. Months later, the two became partners. In 2000, American Apparel moved into the historic Alameda Square complex in downtown Los Angeles, where it continued to grow primar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unilever Philippines
Unilever Philippines, Inc. is the Philippines, Philippine subsidiary of United Kingdom, British Multinational corporation, multinational fast-moving consumer goods, consumer goods company Unilever. It is based in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig since 2016. It is a manufacturer of laundry detergents and soaps, shampoos and hair conditioners, toothpastes, deodorants, skin care products, household cleaners, and toilet soaps with an annual sales of over 40 billion pesos. It employs over 1,000 people nationally. It is the largest polluter in the Philippines. Aside from Unilever Philippines, other Unilever subsidiaries in the country include Unilever RFM Corporation, RFM Ice Cream, Inc. (formerly, Selecta Walls, Inc.) and California Manufacturing Company, Inc. (Unilever Bestfoods). Unilever Philippines serves as part of Unilever plc to produce, manufacture and supervise Unilever brands (like Surf (detergent), Surf, Close-Up (toothpaste), Close-Up, Clear (shampoo), Clear, among others ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fila (company)
Fila (; ) is a South Korean-owned athleisure brand headquartered in Seoul. The company was originally founded by Ettore and Giansevero Fila in 1911 in Coggiola, near Biella, Italy. Fila Korea acquired the brand in 2007 and launched its initial public offering (IPO) on the Korea Exchange in September 2010. Fila Holdings owns golf equipment maker Acushnet Company. Fila Holdings' largest shareholders include Piemonte Co., Ltd at around 20%, Fila Holdings at 20%, and South Korea's National Pension Service at around 13%. Gene Yoon (Yoon Yoon-su), who owns a 75% stake in Piemonte, serves as the chairman of Fila Holdings. The chief executive officer is Yoon Keun-chang. History In 1906, brothers Ettore and Giansevero Fila joined the Giuseppe Regis and Figli di Coggiola wool mill in Biella, Piedmont, Italy. In 1911, the Regis brothers withdrew from the company and the wool mill took the name Fratelli Fila S.p.A. Fila was officially established in 1923. It originally made clothing f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Century Pacific Food
Century Pacific Food, Inc. (CNPF) is a Philippine multinational food processing company headquartered in Ortigas Center, Pasig. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Century Pacific Group, Inc. History On October 25, 2013, Century Pacific Food, Inc. was incorporated as a subsidiary of Century Pacific Group, Inc. (formerly Century Canning Corporation) to consolidate the food manufacturing portfolio of the Century Pacific Group. It became listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange on May 6, 2014. The parent company, Century Pacific Group, Inc., was established by Ricardo S. Po, Sr. (1931–2021) on December 12, 1978 as Century Canning Corporation, whose primary business was the distribution and sales of canned and processed fish products derived from tuna, sardines, and milkfish. In 2024, Century Pacific Food entered into a multiyear coco product contract to supply Vita Coco with 90 million liters of coconut water until 2029. "The contract covers additional volume requirements by Vita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ginebra San Miguel
Ginebra San Miguel, Inc. (; GSMI), formerly La Tondeña Distillers, Inc., is a Philippines-based diversified beverage company majority-owned by San Miguel Food and Beverage, Inc. History La Tondeña was established in 1902 by Carlos T. Palanca, Sr. in Tondo, Manila and incorporated as La Tondeña, Inc. in 1929. The company name was inspired from its location. The distillery pioneered the production of alcohol derived from molasses, instead of the commonly used nipa palm. In 1924, it acquired the Ayala Distillery (Destilería Ayala) from Ayala y Compañía (precursor of Ayala Corporation). In 1955, the company acquired Añejo Rhum from Tabacalera (Compañía General de Tabacos de Filipinas). In 1957, it acquired the trademark rights to Kulafu to launch Vino Kulafu Chinese herbal wine. La Tondeña Distillers, Inc. (LTDI) was incorporated in 1987 by San Miguel Corporation after acquiring the assets of La Tondeña, Inc. from the Palanca family. The company changed its corpor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bench (Philippine Clothing Brand)
Bench (stylized as bench/ or BENCH/) is a Philippine clothing and lifestyle brand owned by Suyen Corporation. They sell a range of clothing including casualwear, underwear, and sportswear, as well as bags, accessories, footwear, and fragrances. History Bench was established in 1987 by Ben Chan. Its first outlet was a small store selling men's t-shirts in an outlet of the SM Department Store (now SM Store). In 1991, Bench released its first television commercial featuring Filipino actor Richard Gomez Richard Frank Icasiano Gomez (; born April 7, 1966) is a Filipino actor, TV host, politician, and épée Fencing, fencer. He has been serving as the House of Representatives of the Philippines, Representative of Leyte's 4th congressional di ... as its endorser which set a standard on how the brand is promoted by its celebrity endorsers. The company has since grown to include a ladies' line, underwear, fragrances, housewares, snacks and other lifestyle products. Bench ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pond's
Pond's is an English brand of beauty and health care products, currently owned by Unilever. History Pond's Cream was invented in the United States as a patent medicine by pharmacist Theron T. Pond (1800–1852) of Utica, New York, in 1846. Mr. Pond created an extract from witch hazel 'Hamamelis'' spp.which he discovered could heal small cuts and other ailments. The product was named Golden Treasure. After Pond died, it would soon be known as Pond's Extract. In 1849, the T. T. Pond Company was formed with Pond and other investors. Soon after, he sold his portion of the company because of failing health. He died in 1852. In 1914, the company was incorporated under the name Pond's Extract Company. The company then moved to Connecticut, establishing its manufacturing center there. Later it moved its sales office to New York City. In 1886, Pond's began to advertise nationally. It advertised under the name of Pond's Healing until 1910. By the twentieth century, the company's m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Accounting
Accounting, also known as accountancy, is the process of recording and processing information about economic entity, economic entities, such as businesses and corporations. Accounting measures the results of an organization's economic activities and conveys this information to a variety of stakeholders, including investors, creditors, management, and Regulatory agency, regulators. Practitioners of accounting are known as accountants. The terms "accounting" and "financial reporting" are often used interchangeably. Accounting can be divided into several fields including financial accounting, management accounting, tax accounting and cost accounting. Financial accounting focuses on the reporting of an organization's financial information, including the preparation of financial statements, to the external users of the information, such as investors, regulators and suppliers. Management accounting focuses on the measurement, analysis and reporting of information for internal use by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
