Brother’s Annual Lakbay Aral: A Day of Fun, Learning, and Christmas Cheer

For the 12th consecutive year, Brother Philippines, in partnership with the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), hosted the annual Lakbay Aral trip for the students of Inigan Elementary School. Held on December 7, 2024, the event provided 120 students with an enriching educational experience at the Food Wanderer x Lakbay Museo at Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Parañaque City.

A total of 25 Brother Philippines associates participated in the trip, sharing their time and enthusiasm with the students.

The event combined learning and holiday cheer as students explored interactive exhibits highlighting Filipino culture, food, and traditions. It offered a hands-on, immersive experience that encouraged curiosity and creativity among the young participants. The day concluded with a Christmas gift-giving activity, spreading joy to the children and underscoring the event’s dual focus on education and celebration.

“Through the Lakbay Aral program, we aim to provide students with meaningful learning opportunities that go beyond the classroom,” said Glenn Hocson, President of Brother Philippines. “We believe in the power of education to transform lives, and we’re honored to play a part in enriching the students' experiences while also celebrating the holiday spirit with them.”

A proud tradition of nurturing young minds

Since its inception in 2012, the Lakbay Aral program has been a key component of Brother Philippines' corporate social responsibility efforts. The initiative allows students to engage in experiential learning at various educational venues. Past trips have included visits to the Mind Museum in Bonifacio Global City, where students explored science and technology through interactive exhibits.

This year’s destination, the Food Wanderer x Lakbay Museo, offered a new dimension of learning, immersing students in Filipino heritage and traditions through engaging and visually stimulating displays. The initiative has consistently emphasized the value of learning through experience, making education both accessible and enjoyable for the students of Inigan Elementary School.

The Lakbay Aral program also aligns with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education), which emphasizes the importance of inclusive and equitable quality education. Furthermore, the program supports SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) which highlights the importance of collaboration and collective action in achieving sustainable development objectives.

“Education is a cornerstone of sustainable development,” Hocson concluded. “Through initiatives like Lakbay Aral, we remain committed to empowering young minds and strengthening our communities. We are proud to continue this tradition and look forward to furthering our impact in the years to come,” added Hocson.

Through its partnership with PBSP, Brother Philippines ensures the successful implementation of Lakbay Aral to create a lasting impact on the students, their families, and the broader community.

To learn more about Brother Philippines' educational and community-focused initiatives, visit the official website at www.brother.com.ph and follow its social media channels.

Brother Business Colour Laser Printers Enhance Office Productivity and Efficiency

October 13, Philippines - Brother International Philippines Corporation, a leader in home and business IT solutions that focuses on the ‘Customer-First’ approach, has released a new series of a colour laser printer and a Multi-Function Centre in the Philippines that are tailor-made for high volume workgroups and growing businesses. The new Business Colour Laser Series features the single-function printer HL-L8360CDW and the Multi-Function Centre MFC-L8900CDW.

The new series provide exceptional performance at a very competitive cost-per-page. The models feature efficient 2-sided colour and mono printing of up to 31 pages per minute (ppm) as well as automatic 2-sided scanning, copying and fax capabilities. In addition, Brother products can be modified to suit unique customer needs through Brother Special Solutions Customization (SSC). Brother Solutions Interface (BSI), a web-based service platform, also enables software developers to create custom solutions easily.

“Brother is committed to be ‘At Your Side’ today, tomorrow, and for many more years to come. Brother’s Business Colour Laser Series is engineered to be reliable and affordable while enhancing business productivity and efficiency over the long term,” says Glenn Hocson, president at Brother Philippines. “These printers will exceed the expectations of businesses looking for secure, low-cost, high-volume printing solutions.”

Performance enhancements for the new Business Colour Laser Series over its predecessor series include:

• 197% increase in maximum paper input

• 40% increase in Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) capacity

• 50% increase in maximum toner yield

Advanced paper handling

Paper handling is extremely versatile with the new Business Colour Laser Series. Thicker or odd-sized paper can be accommodated in the multi-purpose tray. As printing requirements grow, these colour laser printers can grow in tandem with expandable paper handling options. A tower tray gives up to 2,080 sheets^ for high volume print jobs, while optional paper trays can hold a maximum of either 250 or 500 sheets each.

Significantly reducing the costs of colour printing

Total cost of ownership (TCO) is reduced with Brother’s optional super high-yield toner cartridges which can provide superb value with up to 6,500 pages of printing. The high-yield cartridges also increase productivity by cutting down on time spent ordering and replacing cartridges.

Protect what is critical for your business

The Business Colour Laser Series features advanced security capabilities that give businesses full control and protection of print infrastructure. With Active Directory, login credentials are required for user access authentication. Secure Function Lock 3.0 also empowers businesses to make sure only authorised users may use the printers, and can restrict the functionality available on each device. An integrated Near Field Communication (NFC) reader^^ further allows secure access to the printer as an ID card must be physically swiped at the device before a job can be released.

In addition, Brother’s BRAdmin Professional Software helps businesses control their print infrastructure remotely, from managing printing costs with print quotas for each user, to instant alerts of any printer downtime for quick attendance.

Outstanding reliability and efficiency

Brother's new business colour laser range is designed to be robust, delivering even within very challenging office environments. The devices are built with materials that withstand constant wear and tear.

Enhance document scanning with a Dual CIS Automatic Document Feeder holding up to 70 sheets, offering you an easy way to scan multiple-page documents directly to your preferred medium. Time-saving shortcuts can even be customized at the touch of a button†.

Designed for mobility and flexibility

Print wirelessly from any connected smart mobile device with Brother iPrint&Scan, Apple's AirPrint™, Mopria™ and Google Cloud Print™. Users could also do more by previewing copies and faxes, and saving files to Cloud†.

Print or scan directly from selected Brother Machines with the free Brother Cloud Apps and an Internet connection. This free suite of innovative applications empowers users to create, edit and convert documents. Expect more capabilities as Brother develops new apps that will be made available for download over time.