BMW GETS NOD AS OFFICIAL CAR FOR CONSULAR EVENT
PHILIPPINE BMW distributor Asian Carmakers Corp. (ACC) announced BMW will serve as the official premium mobility sponsor at the 37th Consular Corps Ball, to be held on November 30. A fleet of 5 Series sedans will be used to shuttle guests during the event, ACC said.
The Consular Corps of the Philippines is an association of career and honorary consular officers of foreign embassies and missions in the Philippines. Every year it holds the Consular Ball, a traditional fellowship event in the Philippine international community’s calendar, and which is attended by diplomatic and consular dignitaries, as well as by local celebrities.
“BMW is recognized as a preferred mobility provider around the world and has been instrumental in delivering superior mobility and service for significant gatherings globally including social, governmental and regional events,” said ACC President Maricar Parco. “The 5 Series has a solid reputation around the world in terms of performance, fuel efficiency and safety. There simply is no other choice for these types of prestigious events.”
ACC said it would sell the slightly used vehicles at a special price after the event .
ISUZU NAMES CROSSWIND XT, CASH PRIZE WINNERS IN PROMO
ISUZU Phils. Corp. (IPC) announced it is treating its customers to the 15th Anniversary Blowout Promo, and has named the first batch of winners in the on-going monthly raffle that began in August.
IPC said that Roberto Acejo was the first to win a 2013 Isuzu Crosswind XT while MDC Build Plus, Sergio Agravador and Norma Aquino each received P100,000 when they were picked in a raffle draw for customers who made their purchases in August.
Acejo and MDC Build Plus won when they bought their vehicles from Isuzu Alabang, as Agravador purchased his from Isuzu Cagayan de Oro in Dipolog, and Aquino from Isuzu Pasig.
In the Blowout Promo, IPC is giving its customers a chance to win in a monthly raffle a 2013 Isuzu Crosswind XT (August), a 2013 Crosswind Sportivo X (September), a 2012 D-Max 4x2 LS SE (October), a 2012 D-Max 4x4 LS SE (November) and a 2013 Alterra (December) when they buy a brand-new vehicle from any authorized IPC dealership. Three other monthly winners get P100,000 when they get picked in three vehicle-purchase categories.
A vehicle purchase automatically entitles a customer to one raffle coupon. The promo period covers purchases made in August up to December.
“Isuzu Phils. is very appreciative of the continued patronage and trust that our loyal customers have shown us during the past 15 years we have been producing durable, reliable and fuel-efficient vehicles,” said IPC President Ryoji Yamazaki. “In our 15th Anniversary Blowout Promo, we are extending our gratitude for this ceaseless support, as well as invite new customers into the Isuzu fold.”
For more information, see print ads or visit any authorized Isuzu dealership across the country. You may also log on to www.isuzuphil.com.
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