Tango Theatres to Receive Highest Employer Award for 2019

Tango Theatres, who is celebrating its 20th anniversary in providing the best theatre experience in Guam is set to receive the highest employer award in 2019.

Pro Patria Award is the highest award presented every year to a local employer in Guam-CNMI who have demonstrated unwavering and outstanding support of their service member employees by the Employer Guard and Reserve (ESGR).

In the past years, Tango Theatres has received ESGR awards beginning in 2017 with the Above and Beyond Award, Most Supportive Employer in 2018 and climbed to the highest employer award this year.

The awarding will be held at the Sheraton Hotel Guam on June 15, 2019.

 

 

Fiesta Resort & Spa Saipan Joins the 2019 Saipan Marathon

Team members of the Fiesta Resort & Spa Saipan and TanHoldings President and CEO Jerry Tan participated at the 2019 Saipan Marathon held last March 9 at the American Memorial Park. Aside from participating as runners in the event, Fiesta Resort & Spa Saipan also set up a volunteer tent to assist attendees at in the marathon.

Held annually at the beautiful Marianas, the marathon features 10k, half marathon and full courses. This year, 44 runners participated in the said event.

 

 

Saipan Marathon is certified by the International Association of Athletic Federations through the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races and is a great opportunity for participants to qualify for other marathons around the world.

 

 

TSL Foundation, Stellar Marianas Team Up for Miss U Bid

Tan Siu Lin Foundation together with Stellar Marianas, CNMI’s nonprofit pageant and talent group, formed an alliance to revive the island’s participation in one of the world’s greatest stage – Miss Universe.

Attended by TanHoldings CEO Jerry Tan and Tan Siu Lin Foundation Executive Director Merlie Tolentino with over 20 members and officers of Stellar Marianas and Administrative Officer Mel Naputi, TSL Foundation announced at Marianas Visitors Authority Conference Room last March 5, 2019, its commitment to fund the Miss Universe pageant’s $10,000 charter fee.

“As a destination and as a goal, we should try to be on every world stage—just like we wish we could compete in the World Cup or other world competitions. We have invested in our active sport programs over these years to begin that possibility for our youth and our community. We should be determined to compete at world level and for pageants, you cannot get bigger than Miss Universe,” said Jerry Tan. “There are very few organizations on island that offer such life-changing opportunities for our young women and we are happy to be able to support such a worthwhile endeavor.”

TanHoldings and Tan Siu Lin Foundation Sponsors Triple J 5k Bubble Color Run

TanHoldings and Tan Siu Lin Foundation Sponsors Triple J 5k Bubble Color Run

 

It was indeed an enjoyable and colorful gathering at Garapan Fishing Base, Saipan last March 2, 2019 as family, volunteers, friends and children attended the yearly Triple J 5k Bubble Color Run.

The Triple J 5k Bubble Run started five years ago in Guam as a fund raising event aimed at supporting Make-A-Wish Foundation and Commonwealth Cancer Association (CCA).

Tan Holdings and Tan Siu Lin Foundation actively participates in the endeavor by sponsoring the event. “We are super stoked with all the support we got from the runners/ walkers and of course to our major sponsors, Tan Holdings and Tan Siu Lin Foundation,” says Maria Valentina Haberman, Triple J Saipan, Marketing Manager. “We’re lucky that the entire community came together to make this cause possible.”

 

300 Buckets of Hope

Tan Holdings and Tan Siu Lin Foundation gives 300 Buckets of Hope

As the spirit of Christmas embraced the world last year, Tan Holdings and Tan Siu Lin Foundation gave the residents of Broadway Estates simple presents packaged in “300 Buckets of Hope”. It is noted that Tinian is one of the areas affected by the Typhoon Yutu in 2018. A brief presentation ceremony was conducted led by Tan Holdings executives President and CEO Jerry Tan, VP for Business Development Alex Sablan, VP for Corporate Affairs/ Human Resources Catherine Attao and Community Relations Director Carline Sablan with Tan Siu Lin Foundation General Manager Merlie Tolentino and Tinian Municipal Operations Center’s Vanessa Manglona, Tito Manglona and Wally Villagomez. Also present in the event were acting mayor and chairman, Edwin Hofschneider and representative-elect Antonio SN. Borja who received the buckets.

The 300 Buckets of Hope contain various practical items such as laundry detergent, bath soap, canned goods, milk, snacks, instant noodles, batteries, etc.

“It is our hope that these buckets provide optimism for the future amidst Yutu’s devastation. We know that recovery and rebuilding will take time. We are a resilient community and we will get through this together. The holiday season is a very important time for the community to come together to help those still impacted by Yutu. I am happy to have made it out to Tinian with my team to personally deliver our ‘Buckets of Hope’ in time for Christmas,” says CEO Jerry Tan.

 

 

Sweet Holidays

Blue Bay Palau Gathered for the Sweet Holidays

Last December 16, BlueBay Palau participated in the annual Ekei’Santa Claus Parade. The float parade symbolizes the welcoming of the holidays in Palau and tradition has it that families should wear Santa hats while children waited along the streets while float riders shower them with sweet treats.

Every year, the Blue Bay Team joins the colorful parade to share the spirit of Christmas to the community.

Tan Holdings and TSL Foundation Helps Yutu Relief Efforts

TanHoldings together with its charitable arm, the Tan Siu Lin Foundation pledged $1 million to aid the rebuilding efforts of CNMI. The ceremonial check was presented at Kanoa Resort on November 19, 2018, attended by ranking officials of Tan Holdings, the CNMI government and disaster relief operations.

The $1 million will be divided among organizations Red Cross – NMI Chapter, Commonwealth Advocates for Recovery Efforts and CNMI Mass Care.

“This is my home, our home. When we are faced with…this level of devastation, I believe we all need to step up and help our neighbors and our friends,” President and CEO Jerry Tan said.

Tan Holdings and Tan Siu Lin Remembers the Field of Heroes

The Tan Holdings with Tan Siu Lin Foundation commemorates the 3rd Field Heroes last October 17, 2018. The annual event which started in 2016, emphasized on the importance of reflecting on the loss of lives on the September 11, 2001 terror attacks.

President Jerry Tan of Tan Holdings joined the strategic business units to pay homage through a freedom walk from Garapan Fishing Base to the American Memorial Park.

Tan Holdings and Tan Siu Lin Foundation are the presenting sponsors for this year’s Field of Heroes tribute ceremony.

Kanoa Report

Kanoa Resort Celebrates International Housekeeping Week

Kanoa Resort Saipan recognizes the outstanding efforts of the housekeeping team for always delivering above the average service to the customers. The International Housekeeping Week is an opportune time to acknowledge their hard work.

Members are given the chance to showcase their skills and confidence through different activities on housekeeping, team building and more.

TSL and Tanholdings

TanHoldings and Tan Siu Lin Foundation sponsors Green Gala

TanHoldings and Tan Siu Lin Foundation have become title sponsors to the Green Gala hosted by environment group, Micronesia Islands Nature Alliance (MINA). TanHoldings and the Tan Siu Lin Foundation recognize the importance of environmental awareness and conservation, participating in the event is part of the continuous efforts of the company to strive for a greener future.

The Green Gala is an annual fundraising event aimed at educating the community in keeping the beaches and ocean clean. It also gathered prominent environmentalists and raised funds for MINA’s programs. Green Gala 2018 was hosted at the Hibiscus Hall, Fiesta Resort & Spa Saipan last September 14, 2018. The event was a success as the 200 tickets are sold out.

Tan Holdings Celebrates Family Fun Day

The family that is having fun together, stays together. Tan Holdings celebrates the value of togetherness as it gathered the team members’ family for a whole day of fun, excitement and bonding last September 09, 2018 at the Beach Front of Fiesta Resort & Spa Saipan.

 

The beach front was filled with group activities that strengthened family ties.

Pull for A Cause

Tan Holdings ranked third place at the recently concluded United Airlines 13th Plane Pull. CTSI Logistics Guam landed the third spot in the Men’s and Coed Divisions held in Tiyan, last October 13. Along with other Tan Holdings Strategic Business Units (SBUs), Team Members held the rope and towed United Boeing 737 (weighing 145, 000 pounds, 129 feet long, 41 feet high and 142 feet wide).

Though drenched in rain, our SBUs together with volunteers, cancer survivors and warriors from different organizations gathered to the ceremonial event to benefit the American Cancer Society and Guam Cancer Care organizations.

Blue Bay Joined Hands to Adopt A Room

Last October 2018, members of Blue Bay Palau lent their time to the Belau National Hospital- for a good cause. The members spent weekends to adopt two surgical ward rooms for repainting, fixing the lighting conditions, cleaning curtains and bed dividers.

Belau National Hospital has been around for 20 years, giving immeasurable service to the community. Every now and then, it needed constant maintenance and seeks support to local and private organizations for helping hands.

For the past years, the Blue Bay Team has been extending aid and support to various causes aimed at uplifting communities as part of the company’s corporate social responsibility.

BTS

Let’s Go! Featured in BTS and Momoland’s Promotional Activities

BTSLet’s Go! has been featured by famous Kpop idol groups BTS (also known as Bangtan Boys) and Momoland (known for their hit song “Bboom Bboom”) when they visited Saipan for various promotional activities last April and May. BTS landed the shores of Marianas for their Summer Package photoshoot. They were filmed and photographed riding the Jetovator at Let’s Go Marine, interacting with the stingrays at SeaTouch and traversing the trail an ATV at Let’s Go Land Tour.

Momoland, on the other hand, has filmed their first ever reality TV show, “Momoland’s Beautiful Days in Saipan” where they feature the members having fun at SeaTouch and taking the adventurous ride via Let’s Go Land Tour.

Watch this link for the footage of BTS and Momoland in Let’s Go!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpCQXGQY8Nw&feature=youtu.be

TH Sophia Walk

Creating Better Footpaths

TH Sophia WalkIt was another meaningful milestone for Tan Holdings group of companies and Tan Siu Lin Foundation to have participated at the 19th Annual Sophia Walk which commenced at the Fiesta Saipan Resort & Spa Saipan last June 23, 2018. Named after the former first lady Sophia P. Tenorio, Sophia Walk aims to frame the benefits of long walks and at the same time, raise funds for the improvement of CNMI’s hospital. As a celebration to the event, Tan Siu Lin Foundation also gave commemorative T-shirts for the first 500 participants. Over $5,000 was raised during the Sophia Walk event, proceeds will go to the CHC Volunteers Association, a group of volunteers at the hospital.

Tan Holdings shows support to Saipan Unity Lions event

Tan Holdings show support to Saipan Unity Lions event

Tan Holdings shows support to Saipan Unity Lions event

Tan Holdings donates $1,000 in support for Saipan Unity Lions Club’s 1st annual Marianas Next Top Model held last April 22 at Fiesta Resort & Spa Saipan.

Following the pageant’s theme “Care for the Environment, Save Mother Earth,” the event aims to raise awareness in preserving and caring for the environment, promoting goodwill and camaraderie. Proceeds from the event go to the club’s projects such as construction and renovation of bus shelters, medical missions, as well as providing help for the Manamko – the community of elderly Chamorros.

The Saipan Unity Lions Cub is a locally-formed organization of volunteers. It operates as part of the Lions Clubs International, working together to bring solutions to challenging needs of communities around the globe.

Tan Holdings Senior VP "Natatanging Mamayan Awardee

Tan Holdings Senior VP received “Natatanging Mamayan Awardee”

Tan Holdings Senior VP "Natatanging Mamayan Awardee

Tan Holdings Senior VP and the Philippines’ Honorary Consul to the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, Eli Arago received the “Natatanging Mamayan Awardee” (Outstanding Member of the Community) at the Gabi ng Pagkilala at Parangal (Recognition and Awards Night) given by the Municipal Government of Mabini at Batangas, Philippines last April 21, 2018.

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The Gabi ng Pagkilala at Parangal is an event that recognizes individuals who have excelled in their chosen fields and has made contributions to their respective communities.

Tan Holdings sponsors 1st annual Coffee Marathon

Tan Holdings sponsors 1st Annual Coffee Marathon

Tan Holdings sponsors 1st annual Coffee Marathon Tan Holdings shows support for the Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA)’s 1st Annual Rota Coffee Marathon held last April 14 in Rota.

The event promotes the island of Rota as a tourist spot and its unspoiled seas and beaches, as well as the sustenance of the culture of healthy living and fitness in the CNMI community. The race featured three (3) distances – 42k, 21k and 10k.

MVA is an organization that promotes the Marianas as a world class destination. It consists of individuals, corporations, groups, and private entities that support its mission, events, and projects.

Tan Holdings and Tan Siu Lin Support the 32nd Annual American Red Cross

Tan Holdings and Tan Siu Lin Support the 32nd Annual American Red Cross

Tan Holdings and Tan Siu Lin Support the 32nd Annual American Red Cross

The 32nd Annual American Red Cross, with its continued support from Tan Holdings and Tan Siu Lin Foundation, was held last April 14, 2018.

General medical check-ups consisting of blood pressure and glucose screening were demonstrated, as well as various community activities and giveaways catering to families and children, such as the Fire Department and Military “Big Truck” demonstration, petting zoo, and cooking demonstrations.

Tan Holdings participates in Earth Hour 2018

Tan Holdings participates in Earth Hour 2018

Tan Holdings participates in Earth Hour 2018

Tan Holdings and its Strategic Business Units (SBUs) with over 700 employees and families joined the world for the seventh time in support for Earth Hour last Saturday, March 24 from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm local time. Participation to the event includes turning off non-essential lights for one hour, either in workplaces or at home.

The inclusion of hotels such as Kanoa Resort Saipan and Fiesta Resort & Spa Saipan shows the seriousness of the company to encourage not just its team members and families but also clients and customers to participate in Earth Hour – that the simple act of turning off the lights for one hour leaves a good impact for the environment.

Earth Hour is an environmental advocacy which originated in Sydney, Australia in 2007. It has been held every year since as a global event.