36 High Schoolers Vie to be the LLS 2018 Student of the Year

February 8, 2018

SAN JOSE, California, Feb. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will announce the winners of the second annual Students of the Year campaign (SOY), on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at the Corinthian Grand Ballroom in San Jose, CA. This Grand Finale Gala will celebrate the accomplishments of the area’s young philanthropists committed to cancer cures.

LLS’s Students of the Year is an exciting leadership development and philanthropy program in which local high school students raise fund to invest in research to advance lifesaving treatments and cures for blood cancer patients. The Candidate Team who raise the most money at the end of the seven-week competition earns the title, “Student(s) of the Year” and receives a $1,000 scholarship to a college or university of their choice. This year, 21 Candidate Teams, comprised of 36 local high school students are in the running.

Festivities begin at 6 p.m. Speakers include cancer survivor, Ethan Pope, age 10, who is in remission from Very High Risk Acute Lymphomblastic Leukemia, Sienna Pope, age 8, who was a 100% match to be Ethan’s bone marrow donor, and Kate Berardo, Head of Leadership Development at Facebook, who will illustrate the importance of the dollars raised for LLS in correspondence to leadership qualities in the workforce.

The evening will include a silent auction, plated dinner, awards, a reveal of the grand total raised by all Candidate Teams, and dancing. Tickets to the Grand Finale can be purchased here by selecting “Shop Our Store” and are $100/adult and $50/Ages 18 and under.

Media interested in covering the event should contact Pooja Trivedi at [email protected].

To learn more about the event, donate, or to support the Candidate Teams, please visit: studentseries.org/SOY-SVMB

2018 Students of the Year Candidates
Silicon Valley & Monterey Bay Area Chapter

Visit the candidate’s fundraising pages here.

Team Beat It	Team ProCURE
Abigal Shamelashvili, Homestead High School	Nicole Gou, St. Francis High School
Elizabeth White, Homestead High School	Zainab Nasir, Lynbrook High School
Jacqueline Beaufore, Homestead High School
	Team ProHealth
Team Cancer conCUREors	Rosheni Kandaswamy, Silver Creek High School
Alden Gu, Lynbrook High School
	Team reMISSION
Team Can-cer Vive	Silpa Ajjarapu, Monta Vista High School
Christina Vo, Silver Creek High School	Meera Bambroo, Monta Vista High School

Team CUREblood	Team Thrive
Amy Kumar, University Preparatory Academy	Karan Singh Ratra, Moreau Catholic High School
Meghana Chintala, University Preparatory
Academy	Team Together for the Cure
Tanvir Sandhu, University Preparatory Academy	Amelia Gleixner, Notre Dame High School

Team CUREnation	Team Tumorators
Aditi Rao, Lynbrook High School	Ishani Malipatlolla, Notre Dame High School
Thishitha Vaikuntam, Lynbrook High School	Shruthi Shyam, Notre Dame High School

Team CUREosity	Team Vikings
Amy Zhang, Monta Vista High School	Vatsal Gupta, Irvington High School
Wenyu Chen, Monta Vista High School
	Team Vitae
Team Cut Out Cancer	Aayushi Jani, Lynbrook High School
Anoushka Dave, University Preparatory	Lauren Ho, Lynbrook High School
Academy
Arnav Verma, University Preparatory Academy	Team “Wheel” Find a Cure
	Emilie Erickson, Scotts Valley High School
Team Fight Strong
Kanika Khemka, Notre Dame High School	The Impacters
Sanya Shah, Presentation High School	Layla Yassin, Granada High School
	Tatum Hayes, Granada High School
Team Lifeline
Aarya Gupta, Homestead High School	The Purifiers
	Anoop Dhindsa, Notre Dame High School
Team Love Boat	Harleen Judge, Notre Dame High School
Jacob Isaacs, Los Gatos High School
Trevor Ross, Los Gatos High Schoola

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SOURCE The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Silicon Valley & Monterey Bay Area Chapter

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Returns to Broward County

February 8, 2018

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HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Feb. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

Who: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
What: Free Tax Preparation for Lower to Middle Income Families
Where: Broward County
When: January 16 – April 17, 2018

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will provide free income tax services through April 17, 2018. Individuals and families who earned $54,000 or less in 2017 can save up to $200 with free tax preparation services; the program includes eligibility determinations for inclusion in federal tax credit programs. Starting this year, program participants will also receive financial advice on the best way to use their refund.

These services will be provided at 16 permanent tax sites at local nonprofits and more than 20 tax sites where a mobile team will assist the community. To find the nearest VITA site in Broward County, call 211 or 954-537-0211 or visit www.VITATaxesFree.org.

Low- to mid-income families and individuals may qualify for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and/or the Child Tax Credit (CTC). These tax credits change from year to year and are based on earnings, number of qualifying children and marital status.

The maximum amount of EITC credits for 2018 is as follows:

$6,444 with three or more qualifying children
$5,728 with two qualifying children
$3,468 with one qualifying child
$520 with no qualifying children

This free tax service is available for persons with disabilities, veterans and the elderly. Services are available in English, Spanish, French, Haitian-Creole, Portuguese and American Sign-Language.

“VITA and the Earned Income Tax Campaign have been enormously helpful to millions of working families struggling to make ends meet,” said Cindy Arenberg Seltzer, President/CEO of the Children’s Services Council of Broward County. “That is why we have been a major supporter of this campaign in Broward for fifteen years. Reimbursements going directly into the pockets of Broward County families that need them most makes an enormous difference in the lives of children,” she said.

“During the 2017 tax season, $6 million in taxes were refunded to Broward County working families and individuals and more than 5,908 people were served across 18 site locations,” said Josie Bacallao, President/CEO of Hispanic Unity of Florida, the largest provider of these services in Broward County.

According to the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, filers are advised that this year the tax refund will be delayed until mid-February, without exceptions.

“It is crucial Broward County residents know what tax credits are available, how they can qualify, and are able to file. These credits amount to significant funds that will filter into Broward County and improve the lives of many who are living paycheck to paycheck,” said Kathleen Cannon, President and CEO of United Way of Broward County.

This Broward community-wide initiative is made possible by the Children’s Services Council of Broward County (CSC), the IRS, Hispanic Unity of Florida, United Way of Broward County, and Citi. Other key partners and funders include: 211 Broward, Bank of America, Broward College, Broward County, Broward County Libraries, Community Access Center, DeVry University, HandsOn Broward, SunTrust Bank, and Third Federal Savings & Loan.

About the Children’s Services Council:
The Children’s Services Council of Broward County is an independent taxing authority which was established by a public referendum on September 5, 2000 and was reauthorized by voters on November 4, 2014, which, through Public Act, Chapter 2000-461 of the laws of Florida, authorized the Council to levy up to 0.5 mills of property taxes. The role of the Council is to provide the leadership, advocacy and resources necessary to enhance children’s lives and empower them to become responsible, productive adults through collaborative planning and funding of a continuum of quality care.

For more information about the Children’s Services Council of Broward County, please visit www.cscbroward.org. Follow us on Twitter at @CSCBroward and on Facebook.

About United Way of Broward County:
United Way of Broward County is a volunteer driven, community-based, non-profit organization servicing Broward County for more than 75 years. United Way of Broward County’s mission is to focus and unite the entire community to create significant lasting change in the impact areas of Education, Income and Health, the building blocks for a better life, which positively impacts people’s lives. United Way of Broward County is the catalyst for change and convener of partnerships that unite the hearts, minds, and resources within the Broward community. For more information, visit www.UnitedWayBroward.org.

About Hispanic Unity of Florida (HUF):
HUF is a non-profit founded 36 years ago by community leaders to ease the acculturation transition for newcomers from other nations. Today, HUF provides assistance through 12 programs and 30+ services in four languages to Broward’s diverse community. HUF remains the county’s largest agency dedicated to the immigrant population, providing them with the tools they need to build a new life. In 2017, the agency served more than 15,000 children and families. The agency offers assistance at eight Broward County sites, in addition to 18 FREE tax preparation sites and nine citizenship preparation sites. For more information, visit www.hispanicunity.org.

For more information visit: www.hispanicunity.org. Follow us on online: Faceboook.com/Hispanicunity.org. Twitter: @hispanicunity.org

Media Contact:
Diana Rodríguez
Latin2Latin Marketing + Communications
(954) 376-4800 (Main)
[email protected]

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L’Bel bets on Latin women in the United States through its National Inspire Tour

February 8, 2018

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MIAMI, Feb. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Belcorp, a corporation with a presence in Latin America and the United States through its L’Bel brand, will conduct its first National Inspire Tour in the USA.

With the desire to encourage the dreams of Latin women living in the United States, the objective of this tour is to get closer to the Hispanic community and inform it of a business opportunity that will allow women to become businesswomen within the beauty industry, and female leaders in their communities.

“Our goal is to empower Hispanic women in the United States, so we have designed the Inspire Program; it is a program of recognition that benefits our Beauty Advisors and leaders in their L’Bel careers through incentives,” said Adriana Álvarez, National Sales Director for L’Bel USA.

Today, the L’Bel USA brand has thousands of Beauty Advisers, including some who have reported nearly one million dollars in volume of sales.

“Last year we achieved significant growth in sales. In Florida we grew 400% over 2016; in New York we grew 200%, and in Texas nearly 60%. These results are thanks to the teamwork of all of our advisers and leaders throughout the country,” Álvarez added.

In the National Inspire Tour, women will have the chance to learn about the program’s benefits, domestic and international trips, luxury automobiles, workshop participation, chats, product demonstrations, raffles and many more surprises. The event is open to the public.

Dates and locations of the National Inspire Tour:

Miami, Florida, February 10^th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Hyatt Place Miami Airport West/Doral 3655 NW 82^nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33166.
Houston, Texas, February 15^th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at SpringHill Suites, Houston Westchase 5851 Rogerdale Rd., Houston, TX 77072
New York, New York, February 17^th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the New York Marriott Marquis 1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036.
Los Angeles, California, February 24^th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Doubletree by Hilton 5757 Telegraph Road, Commerce, CA 90040.

For more information, go to www.lbelusa.com

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Game Changer: 2019 Toyota TRD Pros Typify Ultimate Off-Road Performance

February 8, 2018

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The pulse-pounding, heart-racing TRD Pro Series from Toyota returns for its next generation of off-road dominance. For 2019, Tundra, 4Runner and Tacoma will all feature Fox shocks and a host of impressive off-road equipment tuned and designed by the engineers at Toyota Racing Development (TRD).

CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The pulse-pounding, heart-racing TRD Pro Series from Toyota returns for its next generation of off-road dominance. For 2019, Tundra, 4Runner and Tacoma will all feature Fox shocks and a host of impressive off-road equipment tuned and designed by the engineers at Toyota Racing Development (TRD).

First unveiled in 2014, the TRD Pro lineup was born from Toyota’s rich racing and off-road heritage. All TRD Pro vehicles offer unique styling, as well as highly capable, tried and tested performance off-road equipment, specifically tailored for when the pavement runs out.

The 2019 TRD Pro series will be available in fall of 2018, and each vehicle will be offered in three colors that include Super White, Midnight Black Metallic or Voodoo Blue (a TRD Pro exclusive color).

Wanna go places? TRD Pro is the ultimate tool to get you there and back.

Only as Good as Your Suspension

As any seasoned adventurer knows, a true off-road vehicle is only as good as its suspension. For 2019, the entire TRD Pro family rides on 2.5-inch TRD Pro-exclusive Fox Internal Bypass shocks. Tuned specifically for each vehicle by the engineers at TRD, the aluminum-bodied Fox shocks offer impressive performance and supreme damping for a wide variety of driving situations. High-speed desert running, slow-speed rock crawling, or simply driving to and from work – drivers and passengers will be as comfortable as they are confident.

Whereas off-road race vehicles traditionally have external bypass tubes on their shock bodies to fine-tune damping pressure, each high-tech Fox shock compactly incorporates bypass zones inside of the shock. These multiple bypass zones offer a cushioned, plush ride during typical operation but get progressively stiffer through the shock stroke to provide excellent bottoming resistance.

The front shocks are paired with specially-tuned TRD springs designed for excellent ride comfort and to also produce additional lift, giving each TRD Pro an aggressive, heightened stance for improved trail-conquering capability. A combination of high-temperature shock fluid and nitrogen gas pressure are employed inside each Fox shock to improve bump compliance and to help maximize seal life.

Every TRD Pro model features rear 2.5-inch Fox shocks that utilize a piggyback reservoir to house additional oil volume, which assists in maintaining peak damping performance during extreme use. Tundra relies on the beefy rear leaf springs also equipped on the TRD Off-Road grade, 4Runner utilizes the TRD Off-Road grade rear coil springs, while Tacoma features progressive-rate off-road leaf springs out back to allow more compression suspension travel to aid performance over rough terrain. TRD dust boots are utilized front and rear to offer added protection to help keep dust and dirt out, and 4Runner utilizes unique roost shields to help protect the inverted rear shock.

Tacoma TRD Pro: Civilized Commuter or Trail-Tackling Specialist

Based on the very trail-capable TRD Off-Road grade, Tacoma TRD Pro ups the ante with enhanced 2.5-inch Fox front shocks that use large 46mm pistons and feature 8 bypass zones (5 compression, 3 rebound). They are paired with TRD-tuned springs that provide an additional 1 inch of front lift. A larger front sway bar is employed to retain crisp steering and refined road manners. The Tacoma also features 2.5-inch rear shocks that use 11 bypass zones (7 compression, 4 rebound) and are paired with 2-inch piggyback reservoirs.

A host of additional TRD equipment finds its way onto the new Tacoma TRD Pro, including an updated front skid plate with TRD red lettering, while the cat-back TRD exhaust is accented with a new Black Chrome tip.

Inside, passengers are treated to standard Entune Premium JBL Audio with subwoofer amplifier and Integrated Navigation and App Suite. Tacoma is equipped with TRD Pro-branded floor mats and leather-trimmed seats with TRD Pro emblems on the front headrests. Distinguishing the exterior are unique TRD Pro badges, projector-beam headlights with black sport bezels and LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL), Rigid Industries LED fog lights, taillights with black sport bezels, and a black TOYOTA grille.

Thanks to the offset of the 16-inch TRD Pro black alloy wheels, Tacoma has a 1-inch wider track both front and rear for added stability. Trail and pavement traction comes in the form of P265/70R16 Goodyear Wrangler Kevlar All-Terrain tires.

TRD Desert Air Intake: Clearing Tacoma’s Sinuses, No Prescription Needed

The most eye-catching of the Tacoma upgrades, no doubt, is the available all-new TRD Desert Air Intake. Designed to sustain consistent off-road performance no matter how silty or dirty the terrain gets, the TRD Desert Air Intake takes the 278-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine’s air intake away from dust that hovers inside the wheel well (where traditional air intakes are located) during off-road operation. This allows for air ingestion to occur in a cleaner space above the windshield, therefore, helping to benefit filter longevity and, ultimately, engine health.

Tundra TRD Pro: Boastful New Additions

Tundra TRD Pro also gets its fair share of new features for 2019. Of course, Tundra is equipped with new Fox 2.5-inch front shocks that boast beefy 46 mm pistons. The TRD-tuned springs provide an additional 2 inches of front lift, and front wheel travel is increased more than 1.5 inches. The front shocks feature 11 bypass zones (7 compression, 4 bypass) to fine-tune damping performance for off-road romps while retaining composed on-road manners. The Tundra also employs 2.5-inch rear Fox shocks that feature an impressive 12 bypass zones (8 compression, 4 bypass). The rear shocks feature 2.5-inch piggyback reservoirs, and wheel travel is increased by more than 2 inches in the rear.

Taking a cue from little brother, big bro Tundra gets new Rigid Industries LED fog lights for improved visibility on and off the highway, in a variety of weather conditions. Tundra also features LED headlights with LED accent lights and a unique black treatment. A new TOYOTA grille plus new hood scoop add style to Tundra’s brawny front end. Out back, TRD Pro stamping is found on the bed’s rear quarter panels.

New 18-inch BBS forged-aluminum, five-spoke satin black wheels are featured on Tundra, which reduce un-sprung mass 3.35 lbs. per wheel (13.4 lbs. total) to improve cornering response and overall ride quality. The new wheels are wrapped in Michelin P275/65R18 all-terrain tires to provide a sure footing in dirt and on pavement.

Inside, TRD Pro logos garnish the driver and front passenger leather-trimmed seats, while red stitching accents the dash, seats and armrests. TRD Pro floor mats, shift knob and a center-console emblem help complete the distinctive look. Providing added growl on the highway and the trail is a dual TRD Pro exhaust, which is fitted with new Black Chrome exhaust tips. A TRD Pro 1/4-inch skid plate sporting signature red Toyota lettering is found underneath the front end. Tundra TRD Pro will offer an available moonroof.

4Runner TRD Pro: The Legend Grows

4Runner needs no introduction. The iconic SUV is one of the most legendary off-road vehicles in Toyota’s history. For 2019, TRD Pro takes 4Runner’s world-renowned trail capability to the next level.

4Runner’s Fox shocks not only enhance its off-road performance but, paired with the TRD-tuned front springs, the package lifts its front 1 inch compared to other grades, while also providing nearly 1 inch of additional wheel travel. The 2.5-inch front shocks employ 46 mm pistons and include 7 bypass zones (4 compression, 3 rebound). In the rear, the 2.5-inch Fox shocks feature 11 bypass zones (7 compression, 4 rebound) to fine-tune the low- and high-speed compression, and 2-inch piggyback reservoirs house additional oil to retain damping performance when it’s needed most. A unique TRD roost shield offers additional protection for the inverted shock design in the rear.

4Runner adds a new roof rack for stashing additional gear outside of the cabin (say, dirty gear or laundry after a weekend camping trip). The 1/4-inch-thick front skid plate also sports new red TRD lettering. 4Runner features 17-inch matte-black TRD alloy wheels with an offset change to provide it with nearly a 1-inch wider track front and rear for added stability. Nitto Terra Grappler P265/70R17 A/T tires provide all-terrain performance for whatever the situation demands.

Like Tacoma, 4Runner TRD Pro passengers can jam to tunes from a new-for-2019 standard Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation and App Suite. Other interior appointments include TRD Pro floor mats, TRD shift knob, and red-stitched Softex seats with red TRD logos on the front headrests. Additional TRD Pro exterior features include LED fog lights, blacked-out TOYOTA grille, and projector-beam headlights with smoked trim.

Even on the Most Capable, Safety is Paramount

Even though capability and toughness are at the core of the TRD Pro Series, safety is still the utmost priority. All three TRD Pro models feature the Star Safety System, which includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology (SST).

Tundra and Tacoma come standard with Toyota Safety Sense P (TSS-P), which features Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Lane Departure Alert (LDA) with Sway Warning System (SWS), Automatic High Beams (AHB) and high-speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC).

Championship TRD Pedigree

Dating back to 1979, Toyota Racing Development (TRD) has developed chassis, engines and parts design for nearly 40 years. TRD supported off-road legend Ivan “Ironman” Stewart for 30 years on his path to multiple championships and race victories in Baja, U.S. off-road desert and short-course off-road races. TRD most recently celebrated CJ Greave’s 2017 Pro 4 Championship in The Off-Road Championship Series (TORC) and Martin Truex Jr.’s win of the 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR® Cup Series Championship. The 2019 TRD Pro suspension was tested and designed by TRD engineers at our corporate headquarters in Plano, Texas. TRD also develops motorsport-derived accessories for Toyota and Lexus cars and trucks. Its U.S. operations were first established in 1979 and are headquartered in Costa Mesa, Calif., with an additional facility in Salisbury, N.C.

Limited Warranty and ToyotaCare

Toyota’s 36-month/36,000-mile basic new-vehicle warranty applies to all components other than normal wear and maintenance items. Additional 60-month warranties cover the powertrain for 60,000 miles and corrosion with no mileage limitation. Each TRD Pro also comes standard with ToyotaCare, a complementary plan covering normal factory-scheduled maintenance for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first. Two years of roadside assistance coverage is also provided with each new purchase.

Tundra pickup is assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas (TMMTX), in San Antonio, Texas, and Tacoma pickup is assembled at TMMTX and Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Baja California (TMMBC) in Baja California, Mexico. 4Runner is assembled at TMC Tahara Plant in Japan.

For more information, visit www.Toyota.com/TRDpro.

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About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE: TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. and North America for 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands. During that time, Toyota has created a tremendous value chain as our teams have contributed to world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 33 million cars and trucks in North America, where we operate 14 manufacturing plants (10 in the U.S.) and directly employ more than 46,000 people (more than 36,000 in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the U.S.) sold more than 2.6 million cars and trucks (2.4 million in the U.S.) in 2017 – and about 87 percent of all Toyota vehicles sold over the past 15 years are still on the road today.

Toyota partners with community, civic, academic, and governmental organizations to address our society’s most pressing mobility challenges. We share company resources and extensive know-how to support non-profits to help expand their ability to assist more people move more places. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.

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MoneyGram and GCash Drive Financial Inclusion in the Philippines

February 7, 2018

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New partnership strengthens MoneyGram’s digital business in the region

MANILA, Philippines, Feb. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MoneyGram (NASDAQ:MGI) and GCash, the mobile wallet and micropayment arm of Mynt, announced today a new partnership to drive financial inclusion in the Philippines. Millions of GCash users can now receive money from over 200 countries and territories on their mobile wallet and use the funds instantly for purchasing goods and services online.

This collaboration allows MoneyGram and Mynt to combine their capabilities in remittance and digital payments to provide their customers with user-friendly, rapid-response and low-cost money transfer services.

With over 30 million active smartphone users and growing internet penetration in the Philippines, the collaboration aligns with MoneyGram’s strategy to offer consumers more digital money transfer options.

“As part of MoneyGram’s strategic goal to drive financial inclusion worldwide, we continue to expand our online and mobile services making money transfer easier. The partnership with GCash provides a great opportunity to our customers, especially from remote, unbanked and underbanked Filipino communities to receive money conveniently,” said Grant Lines, MoneyGram’s Global Chief Revenue Officer.

“We’re excited about our strategic partnership with MoneyGram. Now GCash customers can enjoy the convenience of receiving money from their families abroad directly into their GCash mobile wallet for free. With these funds they can buy load, pay bills, scan-to-pay using QR codes at the mall and much more. Plus, customers can enjoy exclusive incentives the more funds they receive in their GCash wallet,” said Anthony Thomas, Chief Executive Officer of Mynt.

According to the World Bank, the Philippines is the world’s third largest remittances recipient with $32.8 billion inflows in 2017, accounting for 9.9% of the country’s GDP. Key sending countries are the U.S. ($10.5 billion), United Arab Emirates ($3.9 billion) and Saudi Arabia ($3.5 billion).

For more information about the service, please visit moneygram.ph.

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About MoneyGram International
MoneyGram is a global provider of innovative money transfer and payment services and is recognized worldwide as a financial connection to friends and family. Whether online, or through a mobile device, at a kiosk or in a local store, we connect consumers any way that is convenient for them. We also provide bill payment services, issue money orders and process official checks in select markets. More information about MoneyGram International, Inc. is available at moneygram.com.

About GCash
GCash is an internationally-acclaimed micropayment service that transforms the mobile phone into a virtual wallet for secure, fast, and convenient money transfer. GCash can be used to buy prepaid load, pay bills, send money, make donations, shop online, and even purchase goods without the need to bring any cash. For more information, please visit https://www.globe.com.ph/gcash

About Mynt
Mynt is a partnership between Globe Telecom, the Ayala Corporation, and Ant Financial, that provides innovative and first-in-world fintech solutions to consumers, merchants, and organizations. Its vision is to enable financial access for consumers and merchants by disrupting traditional channels through digital financial technology services. It operates two fintech companies: GCash, a micropayment service that transforms the mobile phone into a virtual wallet for secure, fast, and convenient money transfer, and Fuse, a tech-based lending company that enables Filipinos to get microloans to business loans without the traditional requirements set by banks and other lending institutions. For more information, visit mynt.xyz.

Media Contact:

Maria Bankiet-Kamińska
MoneyGram
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Yoly C. Crisanto
Head, Corporate Communications
Globe Telecom, Inc.
Email Address: [email protected]
Globe Press Room: newsroom.globe.com.ph/
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Lin-Manuel Miranda To Release New Salsa-Remix Of “Almost Like Praying,” His All-Star Benefit Single Recorded To Benefit Hurricane Relief Efforts In Puerto Rico, With All Proceeds Benefiting The Hispanic Federation’s Unidos Disaster Relief Fund

February 7, 2018

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LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA TO RELEASE NEW SALSA-REMIX OF “ALMOST LIKE PRAYING,” HIS ALL-STAR BENEFIT SINGLE RECORDED TO BENEFIT HURRICANE RELIEF EFFORTS IN PUERTO RICO, WITH ALL PROCEEDS BENEFITING THE HISPANIC FEDERATION’S UNIDOS DISASTER RELIEF FUND

MIAMI, Feb. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Award winning actor, writer, composer and humanitarian Lin-Manuel Miranda will unveil a new Salsa-music remix of “Almost Like Praying,” his all-star benefit single recorded last Fall to benefit the Hispanic Federation’s “Unidos” Disaster Relief Fund, for hurricane recovery and rebuilding initiatives in Puerto Rico. Spanish Broadcasting System (the “Company” or “SBS”) (OTCQX: SBSAA), has teamed up with Lin-Manuel Miranda to world premiere a one-of-a-kind, historic radio launch the Salsa-remix “Almost Like Praying” on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 10:30 AM EST, in New York (Mega 97.9FM), Miami (El Nuevo Zol 106.7FM) and Puerto Rico (Estereotempo 96.5FM). Miranda himself will introduce the single followed by an interview, live from the SBS studios in New York City. Miranda himself will introduce the single followed by an interview, live from the SBS studios in New York City.

Who: Lin-Manuel Miranda

What: New Salsa-Remix, “Almost Like Praying”, Roadblock on SBS Radio Stations

When: 10:30 a.m. ET, February 8, 2018

Where: Fans can listen to the new Lin-Manuel Miranda Salsa-Remix on SBS radio stations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

U.S. radio listeners can tune in to one of SBS’s radio stations: WSKQ-FM MEGA 97.9FM IN NEW YORK, WXDJ-FM EL NUEVO ZOL 106.7FM IN MIAMI, and ESTEREOTEMPO 96.5FM WRXD in Puerto Rico for a chance to hear the historic Roadblock.

“The benefit single ‘Almost Like Praying’ has had tremendous success with audiences worldwide,” said Lin-Manuel Miranda. “As we now continue to help establish long-term self-sustainable initiatives to rebuild Puerto Rico, we are thrilled to bring this new version to Salsa-music fans. Although it has been over four months since Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, the island still needs much help to get its most basic infrastructure up and running – including electricity, roads and bridges, healthcare and other vital programs.”

The original “Almost Like Praying” was released for download and streaming on October 6, 2017. Within its first week, it hit number one in digital sales in 17 countries. 100% of the proceeds have gone to the Hispanic Federation’s “Unidos” Disaster Relief Fund, which has sponsored hundreds of initiatives to assist in the relief, recovery and now rebuilding of Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory since 1898.

“Lin-Manuel Miranda fans couldn’t be more excited about the release of ‘Almost Like Praying,’ and we’re incredibly thrilled that LaMusica’s App partnership gives our subscribers early access to this long-awaited Salsa-Remix,” said Raúl Alarcón, Chairman, President, CEO of SBS. “Together, SBS and LaMusica App are connecting people who are passionate about music with the world’s most iconic artists through unique experiences like this – and there are many more to come.”

“We have a long history of collaborating with Lin-Manuel Miranda in innovative ways over the years,” said Jesus Salas, EVP of Programming of SBS & Multiplatform Coordinator. “He’s once again proved that he’s a true innovator, and we are honored to partner with him on the historic launch of his new Salsa-Remix. Our nationwide world premiere of ‘Almost Like Praying’ will reach millions of Lin-Manuel’s fans across the country – while creating millions of new ones.”

Both the original (dancehall beat) and the new Salsa-remix of “Almost Like Praying” are distributed by Atlantic Records.

The lyrics of “Almost Like Praying” are a rhyming arrangement of all 78 municipalities of Puerto Rico….78 hometowns, 78 communities, 78 sets of individuals who together make up the Puerto Rican culture. The track also samples “Maria” from WEST SIDE STORY in order to reclaim the name of the hurricane which destroyed everything Puerto Ricans know and love on their island. 

To download and streaming “Almost Like Praying,” please visit http://www.almostlikepraying.com. The Salsa Remix will be available on Friday, February 9, 2018 at 12:01 PM EST, after one day of exclusive air time on SBS radio stations.

For more information about the Hispanic Federation’s “Unidos” Hurricane Disaster Relief Fund, please visit https://www.hispanicfederationunidos.org

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. owns and operates 17 radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, airing the Spanish Tropical, Regional Mexican, Spanish Adult Contemporary, Top 40 and Latin Rhythmic format genres. SBS also operates AIRE Radio Networks, a national radio platform which creates, distributes and markets leading Spanish-language radio programming to over 300 affiliated stations reaching 94% of the U.S. Hispanic audience. SBS also owns MegaTV, a television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. SBS also produces live concerts and events and owns multiple bilingual websites, including www.LaMusica.com, an online destination and mobile app providing content related to Latin music, entertainment, news and culture. For more information, visit us online at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

Press Contacts:

Atlantic Records:
Sheila Richman // [email protected]
Jason Davis // [email protected]

Lin-Manuel Miranda:
Charlie Guadano // [email protected]
Jason Lee // [email protected]
Javier E. Gómez // [email protected]

Spanish Broadcasting System:
Vladimir Gomez // [email protected]

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SOURCE Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS)

Spanish Broadcasting System’s Raul Alarcon Jr. named on Billboard’s 2018 Power 100

February 7, 2018

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MIAMI, Feb. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Billboard, the leading global destination for charts, news, business, lifestyle and innovations in music, today announced that Raúl Alarcόn Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (the “Company” or “SBS”) (OTCQX: SBSAA), tops Billboard’s annual “Power 100”.

Spanish Broadcasting System's Raul Alarcon Jr. named on Billboard's 2018 Power 100 (PRNewsfoto/Spanish Broadcasting System, In)

Opening its citation for Raúl Alarcόn Jr., Billboard says: “CLEAR SIGNAL OF POWER: Under the SBS chief’s leadership, WSKQ-FM (Mega 97.9FM) New York remained the top Spanish-language station in the United States. He also expanded LaMusica, a free multimedia streaming service. Mr. Alarcón helms the company founded by his father, who fled the Cuban Revolution in 1960. The son has focused on expanding SBS’ digital footprint and live business. In 2017, SBS’ signature urban live show, Calibash, once again sold out the 21,000-seat Staples Center in Los Angeles.”

As the visionary Chairman and CEO of SBS, Mr. Alarcón has grown SBS from an influential radio network with stations in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico;, to a multi-media empire built upon music. The company includes the 250+ affiliate AIRE Radio Networks; MegaTV, a network television owner/operator with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution; SBS Entertainment, the largest independent producer/promoter of Hispanic concerts and events; and LaMusica, a music and video streaming app catering to Hispanic millennials. For over three decades, Mr. Alarcón has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to fostering and promoting Latino talent and artistry.

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. owns and operates 17 radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, airing the Spanish Tropical, Regional Mexican, Spanish Adult Contemporary, Top 40 and Latin Rhythmic format genres. SBS also operates AIRE Radio Networks, a national radio platform which creates, distributes and markets leading Spanish-language radio programming to over 300 affiliated stations reaching 94% of the U.S. Hispanic audience. SBS also owns MegaTV, a television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. SBS also produces live concerts and events and owns multiple bilingual websites, including www.LaMusica.com, an online destination and mobile app providing content related to Latin music, entertainment, news and culture. For more information, visit us online at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

www.spanishbroadcasting.com
www.lamusica.com

Media Contact SBS:
Vladimir Gomez
[email protected]
(786) 470-1644

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SOURCE Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS)

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February 7, 2018

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Geraldo Arriaga appointed as Vice President of Digital Media Sales for Spanish Broadcasting System, LaMusica App

February 7, 2018

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Geraldo Arriaga appointed as Vice President of Digital Media Sales for Spanish Broadcasting System, LaMusica App

MIAMI, Feb. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (the “Company” or “SBS”) (OTCQX: SBSAA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Geraldo Arriaga as Vice President, Digital Media Sales of SBS, LaMusica App. In this role, Geraldo will spearhead all of the Company’s digital revenue efforts at the national scale, while working directly with all Digital Sales Managers, sales management and divisions in each one of our markets. Mr. Arriaga will ensure SBS’s Digital Media programs are fully integrated into the network’s growing “Original Content Strategy.” Mr. Arriaga will be based out of Miami, Florida and will report to Albert Rodriguez, COO of SBS.

Prior to joining the SBS family, Mr. Arriaga served as Online Sales Manager for Clear Channel Online Music & Radio where he was responsible for digital sales at the interactive division for seventeen years. Mr. Arriaga also served as Digital/Local Sales Manager for SBS in the Miami market for four years.

Mr. Arriaga has a dynamic sales management strategy with a record of achievement and demonstrated success driving multi-media sales growth while providing sales leadership in highly competitive markets.

“Geraldo is a great addition to our strong Digital Media team,” commented Albert Rodriguez, COO of SBS. “His extensive experience and knowledge of the U.S. Hispanic market will help generate additional growth for SBS’s expanding digital community and deliver the best applications, services and programs for our valued audience, clients and brand partners.”

“It’s an honor to be tasked with driving our digital sales transformation and help further posture SBS as the leader in developing and delivering customizable Hispanic content to the marketplace. LaMusica’s innovative digital platform is in constant evolution providing our clients and ever growing audience with unique omni-channel experiences. I am extremely confident on our team’s collective commitment towards relentless growth across our entire digital platform will continue and I feel blessed to be a part of this stellar group,” stated, Geraldo Arriaga.

Mr. Arriaga has been recognized by and received awards from many organizations for his leadership. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications from Carson-Newman University in Tennessee.

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. owns and operates 17 radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, airing the Spanish Tropical, Regional Mexican, Spanish Adult Contemporary, Top 40 and Latin Rhythmic format genres. SBS also operates AIRE Radio Networks, a national radio platform which creates, distributes and markets leading Spanish-language radio programming to over 300 affiliated stations reaching 94% of the U.S. Hispanic audience. SBS also owns MegaTV, a television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. SBS also produces live concerts and events and owns multiple bilingual websites, including www.LaMusica.com, an online destination and mobile app providing content related to Latin music, entertainment, news and culture. For more information, visit us online at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

www.spanishbroadcasting.com
www.lamusica.com

Media Contact SBS:
Vladimir Gomez
[email protected]
(786) 470-1644

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SOURCE Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS)

NAIC Commends Wilshire Consulting on New Manager Diversity Initiative

February 7, 2018

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Association of Investment Companies applauds Wilshire Consulting for its recently announced inclusivity initiative that will result in institutional investors gaining greater access to the talent within diverse-owned firms.

Wilshire Consulting, the Santa Monica, Calif.-based institutional investment advisory and outsourced-CIO business unit of Wilshire Associates, will now include at least one diverse-owned firm in every public securities manager search it conducts for advisory clients, where products are available that fit the client mandate. Wilshire also tied senior consultant compensation to the quality and level of interaction with diverse-owned firms and plans to broaden its diverse-owned manager outreach and create a series of educational seminars.

The NAIC has long taken the position that institutional investors looking to generate greater returns should consider allocating capital with diverse-owned private equity firms. Our report, Examining the Returns: The Financial Returns of Diverse Private Equity Firms, quantifies the degree to which these diverse-owned firms consistently outperform their respective benchmarks and generate alpha to limited partners.

Robert L. Greene, President & CEO of the NAIC, commended the initiative. “The NAIC applauds Wilshire’s efforts to identify the broadest talent pool available and believes Wilshire’s steps to become more inclusive will greatly benefit their clients.”

About the NAIC: The National Association of Investment Companies (www.naicpe.com) was founded in 1971. Comprised of nearly 50 member firms representing over $90 billion in assets under management, it is now the largest network of diverse-owned private equity firms and hedge funds in the United States.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Alan Hughes
917-993-3842
[email protected]

SOURCE National Association of Investment Companies