Rex Education Unveils New Book Titles, Organizes Fun Games and Activities at Philippine Book Festival 2025

What a fiesta! Over 40,000 visitors captivated this year’s Philippine Book Festival (PBF) and energized the 4-day event at the Megatrade Hall in SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. PBF 2025 was held recently and was powered by the National Book Development Board (NBDB).

Rex Education the leading book publisher and education solutions provider in the Philippines, participated joyfully and showcased its latest titles by Filipino authors, including Filipiniana titles. REX’s main booth unveiled academic titles from basic, college, and law education, with every offering thoughtfully developed by various experts in the field.

 

NBDB aptly chose the fiesta theme to make the event merry and fun-filled. Some of the country’s most famous celebrations, such as the Dinagyang Festival, were highlighted during the occasion. In keeping with the festive and celebratory mood, REX offered exclusive deals and big discounts and joined in the fun with exciting games and prizes.

 

Moreover, REX held a stamp-collecting activity at its Lakbay Aklat booth to give guests an immersive experience. Those who completed the activity received prizes. Additionally, REX organized a Scavenger Hunt where the participants learned more about the company’s offerings while also exploring the event in a fun, engaging way. Those who joined the Scavenger Hunt also received prizes and tokens or REX keepsakes.

 

What’s more, REX also brought out its Photoman to give guests and learners alike unique photo opportunities to celebrate their learning journey at PBF 2025. This was a great way to capture the event, preserved in a photograph. All these activities and more were a hit with PBF patrons.

 

REX’s booths demonstrate the company’s commitment to authors, learners, and all book lovers, providing quality Filipino-made books, learning materials, and a dynamic platform for educators and publishing professionals. This year’s PBF, with its fiesta theme, striking and vibrant visuals, and interactive aspects, truly appealed to young children and the young-at-heart. It was a fusion of engaging, experience-based settings with entertainment, education, and shopping convenience.

 

The Philippine Book Festival 2025, through NBDB, was also an excellent opportunity for the Department of Education (DepEd) and the country’s publishers to connect and strengthen year-long relationships, just as REX and DepEd did during the event. This collaboration enabled DepEd to make large-scale institutional purchases of various learning materials at competitive prices, with the goal of promoting the love of reading to Filipinos and help resolve issues of access and literacy.

 

As NBDB and DepEd continue the ever-evolving and challenging task of uplifting education in the Philippines through fairs such as the Philippine Book Festival 2025, rest assured that Rex Education will remain a steadfast ally and will provide support in every way possible.

Congratulations, PBF 2025!

Discover a New Way to Experience Spice with Kenny Rogers Roasters’ Flamin’ Hot Pepper Roast

Turn up the heat with the hottest sensation to come out of Kenny Rogers Roasters: The Flamin’ Hot Pepper Roast and Ribs. The new recipe goes beyond the usual thrill that you get in spice; it takes your taste buds on a flavorful journey with a combination of spicy, tangy, zesty, and savory. It’s an exciting new way to enjoy your Kenny Rogers favorites.

The new Flamin’ Hot Pepper Roast and Ribs just heats different, as it can elevate your dining experience with its balanced flavor and addicting kick of spice at the end—as if you’re on an exciting trip. This product line is guaranteed to bring a unique adventure to even the most seasoned of spicy food lovers.

Discover a new way to experience spicy:

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1. Flamin’ Hot Pepper Roast (PHP 770)

The signature favorite roasted chicken is now marinated in herbs and spices, basted in a fiery hot pepper sauce.

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2. Flamin’ Hot Pepper Roast Solo B (PHP 310)

Quarter roast chicken marinated in herbs and spices, basted in a fiery hot pepper sauce. Served with 2 side dishes, 1 rice, and signature corn muffin.

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3. Flamin’ Hot Pepper Ribs (P835)

Kenny Rogers’ signature ribs basted in a fiery hot pepper sauce for that extra kick of flavor!

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4. Flamin’ Hot Pepper Ribs Solo B (PHP 480)

Kenny’s signature fall-off-the-bone ribs infused with a fiery blend of hot peppers and spices. Includes 1 half slab of Flamin’ Hot Pepper Ribs, rib sauce, 1 cup of rice, 1 side dish, and a corn muffin.

Enjoy layers of fiery flavors with Kenny Rogers’ new Flamin’ Hot Pepper Roast and Ribs available for dine-in or takeout. If you want to have it delivered, visit www.kennyrogersdelivery.com.ph, call the hotline: 8-555-9000, or order via Grab Food and Food Panda.

Don’t miss out on the latest videos and updates by following Kenny Rogers Roasters’ official pages: @KennyRogersPH on Facebook, @kennyrogersph on Instagram, Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/KennyRogersRoasters), and Tiktok @kennyrogersph.

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Dunlop International Philippines partners with Isla LPG Corp to Reduce Carbon Emissions

Makati, Philippines – Isla LPG Corporation, makers of Solane, a leading LPG brand in the Philippines, has joined forces with Dunlop International Philippines to explore innovative solutions that aim to reduce carbon emissions and optimize operating costs. This strategic partnership leverages the expertise of both companies to develop sustainable and efficient practices within their respective industry.

Under the partnership, Isla LPG will supply their products and services to Dunlop International Philippines’ for the next ten years, in their manufacturing plant in Mariveles, Bataan.

START OF A NEW BEGINNING. Isla LPG Corporation CEO and President Jose Antonio Gonzalez addresses the members of Dunlop International Corporation thanking them for the opportunity to be their partner in achieving their target of lessening carbon emission.

“Today is a very special day for us. Our MOA signing ceremony marks the first day of our partnership. We are truly grateful for this opportunity and we are committed to provide you with exceptional service from this point onwards” said Jose Antionio Gonzalez, CEO and President of Isla LPG Corporation.  “Our next step is to be able to provide your  facility with our quality products as we implement this in the safest manner possible” added Gonzalez.

The partnership between Isla LPG Corporation and Dunlop International Philippines, both companies partly owned by Japanese firms, marks a significant step towards a more sustainable and efficient LPG industry in the Philippines.  With Dunlop International Philippines moving towards sustainability, the company’s affiliation with Isla LPG Corporation is a step in providing solutions to improve time and energy efficiency.

VISION OF BECOMING A TOTAL ENERGY SOLUTIONS COMPANY. Tomoaki Asai, CEO of Isla Petroleum and Gas Corporation, answers some of the questions during the MOA Signing Ceremony between Isla LPG and Dunlop International Philippines.

“Thank you and congratulations to the Isla LPG and Dunlop team, who worked hard to support each other for the past 15 months. I am sure that they have faced many difficulties. Still, with our collaborative effort, we have come to where we are today” said Tomoaki Asai, Isla Petroleum and Gas Corporation CEO.” Currently, Isla LPG supplies LPG products, but we have a vision of becoming a total energy solutions company. We thank Dunlop International Philippines for partnering with us and for sharing that mission of achieving zero carbon emissions eventually in the future,” added Asai.

Dunlop International Philippines partnered with Isla LPG Corporation because of the LPG company’s commitment in minimizing environmental effects.

“We understand the impact of our business on the environment. From this perspective, we want to value our company's use of LPG in our operations. Partnering with Isla LPG Corporation through their products and services is essential to our operation and production processes” said Jun Yamakawa, Chairperson and CEO of Dunlop International Philippines.

Isla LPG Corporation while focusing on maintaining the highest standard of its products and service,  has also focused on business innovation and environmental sustainability.

“We chose Isla LPG because they are the most trusted LPG companies in the Philippines” said Kazuhiro Tanaka, General Manager, Dunlop International Philippines. “We believe that our partnership will be aligned with our commitment to reducing the carbon emission. We are also expecting that the use of LPG will help us with our reduction of operational cost, thereby our company achieving stability in terms of operation, while enjoying more growth in our industry” shared Tanaka.

For more details on Isla LPG Corporation, visit solane@islagrp.com or you may contact the following: Solane Hatid Bahay Hotline (Metro Manila) +63​ 2 8887​-5555; 7777​-5555 (Nationwide, SMS only) +63​ 917 897 7555 (Globe); +63 918 ​887 5555 (Smart).

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ABOUT ISLA LPG CORPORATION

Isla LPG Corporation is a leading LPG supplier in the Philippines, providing LPG for household and industrial use. The company's flagship brand, Solane, is one of the most recognizable brands in the country. Isla LPG has a nationwide network of distributors and retail stores and operates strategically located LPG refilling plants.

 

Though relatively new, the joint venture boasts of experienced and credible partners. ISLA’s primary parent company is Citadel Pacific, Ltd. (CPL), a private equity and holding company. IP&E is CPL’s international investment arm for the energy business in the Philippines, Guam, Saipan and Palau. The other shareholder is Itochu Corporation (ITOCHU), a Japan conglomerate recognized as part of the top 250 companies in terms of worldwide revenue.

For more details about Isla LPG Corporation, visit www.solane.com.ph