Bescost Printing Offers Glow-in-the-Dark Evacuation Plan Printing for Philippine Business Compliance

 

 QUEZON CITY, Philippines —Bescost Printing has introduced a glow-in-the-dark evacuation plan printing and installation service designed to help businesses comply with Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) fire safety requirements.

The service includes UV-printed photoluminescent evacuation plans with acrylic or sintraboard mounting, optional installation, and fast production to support offices, warehouses, retail stores, and commercial establishments preparing for fire safety inspections.

Under Philippine fire safety regulations, business establishments are required to display evacuation plans as part of the Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC) process. The new service provides businesses with professionally printed photoluminescent evacuation plans intended to remain visible during power interruptions and emergency situations.

Premium Photoluminescent Evacuation Plans, Ready in Days

Bescost Printing's evacuation plan service uses premium photoluminescent stickers with high glow visibility — the kind that remains clearly visible during power outages and emergency situations, precisely when evacuation plans matter most. The plans are produced using high-quality UV printing that is scratch-proof, ensuring a one-time purchase that lasts.

Business owners can choose between two mounting options based on their needs and budget:

Acrylic mounting — a high-gloss, premium finish mounted with decorative silver bolts, ideal for corporate offices, hotels, and commercial establishments that want a polished look. Available from ₱600 to ₱1,000 per piece for standard A4 size, with volume discounts bringing costs as low as ₱600/pc for 101+ units.

Sintraboard mounting — a durable, cost-effective option with a semi-gloss finish, mounted using double-sided foam tape. Priced from ₱350 to ₱600 per piece for A4 size, popular among warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and multi-branch businesses managing compliance across multiple locations.

Larger A3-size plans (11" × 14") are also available for establishments requiring more detailed floor maps, with sintraboard

Fast Turnaround and Professional Installation

Small orders of 1 to 20 pieces are produced within 3 to 5 working days, while larger orders of 21 to 100+ pieces are completed within 5 to 14 working days. Free delivery within Metro Manila is available for orders of 10 pieces or more.

For organizations requiring installation, Bescost also provides on-site mounting services to assist with the proper placement of evacuation plans inside business premises.

“Fire safety compliance shouldn’t be complicated for business owners,” said Jim Besinio, owner of Bescost Printing. “Our goal is to provide a complete solution—from printing and mounting to installation—so businesses can meet inspection requirements with professionally produced evacuation plans.”

Customization and File Support

Bescost accepts evacuation plan artwork in JPEG, PDF, Adobe Illustrator, and CorelDRAW formats. Minor layout adjustments, including resizing and the addition of safety markers, are also available to help accommodate different building layouts before production.

The service forms part of Bescost Printing’s expanding portfolio of commercial signage and safety printing solutions for businesses, institutions, and industrial facilities across the Philippines.

About Bescost Printing
Bescost Printing is the Philippines' premier large-format printing and signage company, known for its world-class output and people-first work culture. Based in Quezon City, Bescost serves businesses nationwide with store dress-up solutions, exterior signage, large-format printing, and full installation services. Bescost Printing does not just print — they transform businesses and build stories worth telling.

Won the Project but Need Funds to Start? Here's How Contractors Can Keep Projects Moving with PayNow

 

 Goldwater Capital explains how PayNow helps contractors bridge cash flow gaps and fund projects while waiting for client payments.

For many contractors and project-based businesses, winning a project is a major milestone. But for some, it's also where the real challenge begins.

The contract is signed. The opportunity is secured.

But before any payment comes in, the work needs to start. Materials must be purchased. Workers need to be mobilized. 

Equipment has to be secured.

And all of this requires cash. Right now.

Winning the project is only the beginning—working capital keeps it moving

This is a challenge faced by thousands of Filipino contractors, suppliers, and service providers every day.

The Problem Isn't Sales. It's Timing and Starting the Project

Many business owners assume that cash flow problems only happen when a company lacks customers.

In reality, even businesses with confirmed projects can struggle.

Imagine this.

A contractor successfully wins a new project worth several hundred thousand pesos. The client is reputable and payment is guaranteed.

The catch?

Payment will only be released after project milestones are completed or even 60 days later.

Before any billing can happen, the contractor must first:

- Purchase materials

- Mobilize manpower

- Pay suppliers

- Cover operational expenses

Nandiyan na ang proyekto. Sigurado na ang kita.

Pero kailangan mo munang gumastos bago ka makapagsimula at kumita

When One Project Delays the Next

For many contractors, delayed collections don't just affect one project.

They can affect future opportunities as well.

Without available working capital, business owners may find themselves:

- Delaying material purchases

- Turning down new projects

- Missing supplier discounts

- Stretching payroll budgets

- Taking on unnecessary financial stress

Instead of focusing on delivering quality work, they end up worrying about how to bridge the gap between expenses today and payments tomorrow.

Turning Project Opportunities Into Action

This is where PayNow by Goldwater Capital can help.

PayNow is designed for businesses that have secured projects but need access to funds to get started.

Instead of waiting for milestone payments or delayed collections, qualified businesses can access working capital to support project mobilization and execution.

Whether it's purchasing materials, paying suppliers, mobilizing workers, or covering operational costs, having access to funding allows contractors to move forward with confidence.

Helping Businesses Say Yes to More Opportunities

Every contractor knows that opportunities don't wait.

When a new project becomes available, clients expect immediate action.

The ability to mobilize quickly often determines whether a business wins future contracts and strengthens long-term client relationships.

Kapag may access sa working capital, mas madaling tanggapin ang bagong opportunities without worrying about short-term cash flow gaps.

Instead of waiting for collections before moving forward, businesses can focus on growth, delivery, and customer satisfaction.

A Financing Partner for Project-Based Businesses

At Goldwater Capital, we understand that contractors, suppliers, and project-based businesses operate on timelines that don't always match payment schedules.

Through PayNow, our goal is to help qualified businesses unlock working capital from their receivables so they can continue operating, fulfill commitments, and pursue new opportunities with confidence.

Because sometimes, business growth isn't about finding more projects.

It's about having the resources to keep moving while waiting to get paid.

About PayNow

PayNow is a receivables financing solution by Goldwater Capital that helps qualified businesses access working capital based on outstanding receivables. Designed for contractors, suppliers, and SMEs, PayNow enables businesses to bridge cash flow gaps, fund operations, and continue growing without waiting for lengthy payment cycles. Based on PayNow's program, qualified SMEs can convert what clients owe them into funds they can use today, with fast approval and no hard collateral required.

About Goldwater Capital Inc

Goldwater Capital is a Philippine financing company committed to helping individuals and businesses bridge the financial gap between ambition and achievement. Through fast, fair, and technology-driven financing solutions—including business funding, salary advances, and education financing—we empower Filipinos to pursue opportunities, manage cash flow, and achieve sustainable growth.

6200 Book fest concludes inaugural three-day celebration

  

The inaugural 6200 BookFest concluded its three-day run last July 19, bringing together publishers, authors, booksellers, readers, and creatives in Dumaguete City. 

Filled with book launches, literary discussions, workshops, performances, and publishing initiatives, the festival was held from July 17 to 19 primarily at Filinvest Malls Dumaguete.

Organized by the Arts and Design Collective Dumaguete (ADCD) and the Duma LitFest team in partnership with the Dumaguete City Government, the National Book Development Board (NBDB), and Futura Shores by Filinvest Land, the festival carried the theme "Across the Shores" and served as a host event for the NBDB's Philippine Book Festival in the Regions initiative. It is also the first regional book fair of its kind in the Negros Island Region.

The festival featured a marketplace of national and independent publishers and literary organizations, including Vibal Group, 8Letters Bookstore and Publishing, Anvil Publishing, Haring Ibon, Everything's Fine, Aklat Alamid, Sto. Niño de Cebu Publishing House, Central Books, Johnny and Hansel Publications, ABC Children's Books, DumAlt Press, Sands and Coral, Libraria, Romanceclass, Utopia, and Happy Unicorn. Authors Kate D. Pirate and Joanna Villamor also participated in the festival's programming and marketplace.

Programming included book presentations and launches, focused group discussions, film screenings, musical performances, workshops, and keynote sessions.

The first day opened with a series of book presentations and launches featuring Geraldine Solon's “Talk Smarter Live Better” series, Angela Fabunan Flores' “Migratory Notes,” the 2026 edition of the Sands and Coral literary anthology titled “Maps,” Anna Del Prado's “The Happy Unicorn,” and Koren Fontelo's “Tiny Hands, Growing Faith.”

On day two, the NBDB convened a focused group discussion attended by publishers, authors, booksellers, and creatives to discuss registration policies, publishing grants, and the role of Dumaguete as a UNESCO Creative City of Literature in the Philippine literary value chain. 

The day's program also included a screening of Lilas in partnership with UNESCO Creative Cities Network member Quezon City of Film, alongside book presentations by Central Books authors Dr. Noel Marjon E. Yasi, Dr. Armando A. Alviola, Atty. Marcelino C. Maxino, and Atty. Mikhail Lee L. Maxino. 

Moreover, independent publisher Anvil Publishing presented Ian Rosales Casocot's “The Last Days of Magic,” while DumAlt Press introduced its upcoming book of Dr. Justin Bulado during the afternoon program.

The festival's final day featured Andrea Panaligan's Zine Makeshop, a musical performance by Kate Torralba, the NBDB Primer on Registration, book presentations by Kate D. Pirate Books and Everything's Fine, a launch of the latest issue of Duma’s local food zine, Kaon-Kaon, and the launch of “Rosa Redux: Women from Southeast Asia,” edited by Katrina Stuart Santiago. 

Historian and author Ambeth Ocampo delivered the festival's closing keynote address before the official closing program, Panamilit: A Festival Closer.

Meanwhile, “BookFest: The Post-Script” events held on July 20 extended the festival's programming beyond its official dates. 

Ocampo led a meet-and-greet and booksigning session at LibrAria and delivered a guest lecture at Silliman University. The festival also hosted Pamahaw, a book signing event paired with a traditional Dumaguete breakfast at The Sala. 

The inauguration of 6200 BookFest marked Dumaguete City's first book festival following its designation as the Philippines' first UNESCO Creative City of Literature. 

Through partnerships between local and national literary organizations, the festival provided a platform for discussions on literature, publishing, and the role of creative communities in regional cultural development.

About Backpack Solutions, Inc.

Backpack Solutions supports ADCD and the Duma LitFest team as its marketing and content media partner. Backpack believes in 'content for good, of good'

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Business Is Good, So Why Does Cash Still Feel Tight?

Goldwater Capital shares how PayNow helps SMEs access funds tied up in receivables to keep operations moving and support business growth.

Many business owners experience a frustrating situation.

Sales are coming in. Clients are placing orders. Projects are being completed.

On paper, the business is doing well.

But when it's time to pay suppliers, cover payroll, or purchase inventory, cash suddenly feels tight.

If this sounds familiar, you're not alone.

For many SMEs, the challenge isn't a lack of revenue, it's the wait between delivering the work and actually receiving payment.

A Familiar Situation for Many Business Owners

Many business owners run growing trading businesses that supply products to several corporate clients.

Business is steady. Orders come in regularly. Her clients are reliable and eventually pay on time.

The problem is that "eventually" can mean 30, 60, or even 90 days.

While waiting for payments to be released, the business still has expenses to manage.

She needs to replenish inventory, pay suppliers, cover operating costs, and prepare for incoming orders.

"Nabenta na namin. Na-deliver na namin. Pero hinihintay pa rin namin yung bayad."

It's a situation many business owners know all too well.

Revenue Doesn't Always Mean Available Cash

One of the biggest misconceptions in business is that strong sales automatically mean strong cash flow.

In reality, a company can have millions in receivables and still experience cash shortages.

This happens when:

- Clients pay on long payment terms

- Invoices are still being processed

- Collections are delayed

- New orders require upfront funding

- Operations continue while waiting for payments

Hindi naman lugi ang negosyo.

The money is already there– it's simply tied up in receivables.

When Waiting for Payments Slows Growth

For many growing businesses, waiting for collections can create a ripple effect throughout the company.

Without enough working capital, businesses may have to:

- Delay inventory purchases

- Postpone expansion plans

- Turn down potential opportunities

- Stretch operational budgets

- Slow down growth initiatives

Instead of focusing on serving customers and growing the business, owners spend valuable time worrying about cash flow.

Unlocking Cash From Existing Receivables

This is where receivables financing can make a difference.

Instead of waiting weeks or months for customers to settle invoices, qualified businesses can access working capital based on their receivables.

This allows companies to put their earned revenue to work sooner.

Whether it's funding inventory, paying suppliers, managing payroll, or supporting new projects, access to working capital helps businesses stay productive and competitive.

Helping Businesses Move Forward

Every business owner knows that opportunities don't wait.

A new client, a larger order, or an expansion opportunity can appear at any time.

Having access to working capital means businesses can respond faster and make decisions based on opportunity and not cash flow limitations.

For many business owners, it's not about borrowing because the business is struggling.

It's about accessing funds that are already on their way and using them now instead of waiting weeks or months for payment.

Kapag may available working capital, businesses can take on new opportunities, fulfill bigger orders, and keep operations running smoothly without putting growth on hold.

About PayNow

PayNow by Goldwater Capital is a receivables financing solution designed to help qualified businesses unlock working capital from outstanding invoices and receivables. By providing faster access to funds tied up in pending customer payments, PayNow helps SMEs manage cash flow, support operations, and pursue growth opportunities with greater confidence.

Because sometimes, the money your business needs is already earned. You just shouldn't have to wait months to use it.

About Goldwater Capital Inc

Goldwater Capital is a Philippine financing company committed to helping individuals and businesses bridge the financial gap between ambition and achievement. Through fast, fair, and technology-driven financing solutions—including business funding, salary advances, and education financing—we empower Filipinos to pursue opportunities, manage cash flow, and achieve sustainable growth.