It was a triumphant gathering of Associates last October 11, 2014 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia as Max Philippines celebrated its 5th Anniversary. A crowd of over 1,300 people filled the venue including international Associates and guests from across the globe led by Max International President Jim Stevralia.
Associates from across the country had only praises for this year’s event. According to Triple Diamond Hd Yco and Diamond Erick Lovitos this year’s anniversary event was well executed all the way through, from the concept, to the awarding and even the timing. For Double Diamond Jho Guadamor “It was a beautiful and memorable event for all.”
Over 563 awardees were recognized for rank advancements and special awards, making this year a true milestone for Max Philippines. For Diamonds Bernie and Dan Yalung the recognition ceremony of this year’s associates was very memorable, “All pin ranks had their moment on stage that they will always cherish and remember.”
For first-time attendees Platinums Gavino and Marlyn Collamat , it was a heart-warming celebration and “we enjoyed the anniversary -our first time to attend.” Gold Associate Almer Ybanez also raved about his experience , “It was the best anniversary I ever attended. It only gets better every year!”
Congratulations and thanks to all Philippine associates and guests for making this night a memorable one and for continuing the journey of significant transformation with Max International!
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A Celebration of Lives Being Changed. A total of over 1,300 Max Philippine associates and guests attended the much-awaited event last October 11, 2014.
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Sand artist and Max Associate Joseph Valerio amazed the crowd with his talent in storytelling using sand as medium.
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Waving proud! The main program started with the Parade of Countries with local and international field leaders as flag bearers.
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Silver Associate Cocoy Borja and local movie and TV celebrity Yayo Aguila hosted the event with panache and enthusiasm.
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General Manager Joey Sarmiento opened the event and presented a year-on-year performance report and initiatives achieved for 2014. This was followed by a special segment showing the milestones of Max Philippines for the past 5 years performed with a special interactive dance number.
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Max International President Jim Stevralia delivered his congratulatory and inspirational message to the Philippine Associates and commended Joey Sarmiento for his new role as Vice-President for Asia.
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Top Corporate Executives shared valuable information and corporate updates on Max products and new Associate tools. From left, Dr. Scott Nagasawa presented a medical panel video discussing the latest on Max’s RiboCeine technology, V.P. of Field Development Lela Russo presented on the new Max App and Scott Momii discussed the latest developments with Max products.
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Top international Associates from North America brought inspiration to Philippine Associates as they shared their success stories with Max. From top left, Double Crown Diamonds Alan & Jean Sickman from the USA, Crown Diamonds Tammy & Chris Gingras from Canada and brothers Double Diamonds Alex & Rick Monterrosa from the USA.
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The men who started Max in the Philippines, Diamond Jim Fitzpatrick from Canada and Philippine Triple Diamond Hd Yco imparted messages of inspiration.
The highlight of the day’s event was the recognition ceremony for all attending Associates who rank advanced since the last Anniversary. This was followed by a tribute to all the Philippine Associates who were honored with awards at the 2014 Max International Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah last September 3. Special awards also went to Philippine Associates and Singapore Associates who showed leadership and dedication in building and growing their Max businesses. Max President Jim Stevralia, General Manager Joey Sarmiento joined corporate executives Dr. Scott Nagasawa, Scott Momii and Lela Russo to honor and congratulate the awardees on stage and acknowledge their achievements.
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A total of 361 new Bronze Associate Awardees were recognized from all over the country.
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A total of 155 new Silver Associate Awardees stood proudly on stage.
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Thirty Six New Gold Associate Awardees were proudly recognized.
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Congratulations to our Max Philippines Platinum Associate Awardees! From left, James & Venus Nueva Espana, Gavino & Marlyn Collamat, Conrado & Adelaida Yalung, Dr. Melba Namata, Jeff & Luna Casoco and Henry & Ruby Salutan.
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A special recognition for Max Singapore Associates who qualified for the Rank Advancement Promo (April-August 2014). Fourth from left Silver Associate Lara Brillante represented by her father Gregorio Javier, Bronze Associate Daniel Velarde and Bronze Roberto & Maricel Dela Isla represented by Singapore Silver Associates Arween & Roselle Perez.
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New Diamond Associate Awardees Carlos & Gay Remulla (center).
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New Diamond Associate Awardee Brian Perez (center).
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New Diamond Associate Awardees Ivan & Tin Nacpil (center).
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New Diamond Associate Awardee Agnes Llego (center).
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New Diamond Associate Awardees Joel & Lisette Paglinawan (center).
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Local celebrity Radha Tinsay of The Voice Philippines fame serenaded the new Diamond Awardees.
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Max Philippines Special Award Top in Sponsorship. Third from left, Gold Associates Tirso & Naz Savellano (1st Place), Gold Associates Stanley & Marichu Agojo (2nd Place) and Gold Associates Alan & Fe Costales (3rd place).
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Max Philippines Special Award Top in Autoship. Third from left Platinum Associates Sherman & Shirley Semilla (1st place), Silver Associates Alan & Charmaine Magpayo (2nd place) and Platinums Noel & Claribel Austria (3rd place).
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Max Philippines Special Award Top in Rank Advancement. Fourth from left, Diamonds Dan & April Yalung, Diamonds Bernie & Belen Yalung and Triple Diamonds Hd & Nitz Yco.
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2014 Max International Convention Rising Star Awardees and Max Philippines Rookie of the Year Awardees Platinum Associates Gavino & Marlyn Collamat (center).
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2014 Max International Convention Awardees, from left Diamonds Erick & Cristhel Lovitos receive the Max Award and Triple Diamonds Hd & Nitz Yco are celebrated for being inducted as members of the Max Million Dollar Circle.
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A special surprise tribute to Diamonds Jim & Patricia Fitzpatrick for being new members of the Max Million Dollar Circle.
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Max Philippines incoming Advisory Council members (5th from left) Diamonds Brian Perez, Agnes Llego and Triple Diamond Hd Yco. Warmest gratitude to our outgoing Philippine Advisory council members Diamonds Dan Yalung, Nestor Diego and Erick Lovitos for their leadership and partnership.
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Outgoing International Advisory Board Member Double Diamond Greny Guadamor and new International Advisory Board Member Diamond Erick Lovitos.
The second part of the anniversary event was the showcase of talents by Max Philippine Associates – “It’s Max Showtime!” hosted by Platinum associate Del Yalung, Bronze Associate Julie Villanueva and Platinum Associate Sherman Semilla.
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And to cap off the day’s event, Associates let loose and danced to the music of the Philippines most popular band Side A.
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The Anniversary weekend as a tremendous success and a wonderful celebration of Max in the Philippines. We look forward to a successful 2015 and an even bigger celebration next year!