The Organic Child: Health or Hype?

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PROMIL Organic recently held an interactive session with medical expert Celeste Gomez, M.D.. The live zoom session last Thursday, August 13, was fun, exciting and informative,  with the theme "The Organic Child: Health or Hype?"

Let"s see why and how to do #SmartWayToGoOrganic with #PromilOrganic.

Food is indeed a powerful influence on one’s health and well-being. An adage even says, “every time you are eating a meal, you are either feeding disease or fighting it.” In this era when staying healthy has, more than ever, become our top priority, how do we keep our overall health in tip-top shape? And for parents, how do we ensure that our children live better lives?

Today, many parents are now embracing the concept of switching to healthier options and advocating organic nutrition for their children’s growth and development, medical expert and a mom to a toddler Dr. Celeste Gomez, from The Medical City Pediatrics and the Institute of Functional Medicine, shares the benefits of organic nutrition and guides fellow moms in their shift to organic to help strengthen their family’s immunity.

Shifting to an organic lifestyle may sound intimidating for others. But essentially, vegetables or grains are organic if they have no GMO, synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, chemical additives, or sewage sludge. For meat, dairy, poultry, and fish to be labelled as organic, there should be no hormones and antibiotics, fed with organic grains or vegetables, no animal by-products, no GMO corn or soil, poultry must have access to outdoors, livestock must have access to pasture, and fish are wild caught and not farmed.

The International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM International), a Germany-based organization of organic certifying bodies, regulates the standards of Organic Agriculture which should be maintained for a certain product to be accredited as organic. In the country, the Organic Certification Center of the Philippines (OCCP), accredited by IFOAM International, gives the Certified Organic seal to products grown using agricultural standards.

Compared to conventional food, there are a few differences between organic and all-natural. In some instances, “all-natural” products may also use artificial fertilizers or pesticides, irradiation, and GMO ingredients. On the other hand, conventional food products may use artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, fertilizer, pesticides, irradiation, and GMO ingredients. 

In addition, some food products and their packaging may also contain endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) which can decrease or increase normal hormone levels, mimic the body’s natural hormones, or alter the natural production of hormones when absorbed in the body. Some examples of EDCs in food are pesticides (found in vegetables, grains, and fruits), bisphenol A or BPA (food storage containers), and phthalates (food packaging).

While Dr. Gomez clarifies that conventional food is still nutritious and isn’t entirely that bad, its way of processing as well as presence of pesticide residues and antibiotic-resistant bacteria growth add stress on our body systems. Hence, we just need to detox more. How? By choosing whole and organic food in every chance we could.

In relation to organic food, whole foods are natural products that are not processed or refined in any way. Or if they are processed, they need to be able to retain 95% of the natural nutrients. They do not need to be bought in organic options as they are already rich in vitamins and minerals as they are. According to EWG’s 2020 Clean 15, among the examples of whole foods are avocados, sweet corn, pineapple, onions, papaya, cauliflower, and broccoli. On the other hand, some examples of plant produce that should be bought in organic are strawberries, spinach, kale nectarines, apples, tomatoes, and potatoes. 

Gomez, who is a member of the Institute for Functional Medicine, further explains that Functional Nutrition is an emerging field which studies about finding the right way for each of us as individuals to use food to maximize the potential for health and wellness, specifically, by focusing on whole foods and organic choices.

“There is no single “right diet” that applies to all of us. We have different genetic backgrounds, different preferences, and different lives. We all want to be healthy, but most of us haven’t figured out just how to make food and dietary patterns serve that goal,” she added. 

The world has indeed evolved now, more than ever, and we have seen so many changes in everyone’s lifestyle. Along with that change should also be the way we take care of our family’s health, particularly our little ones, through proper nutrition. A smart way to go organic is choosing an organic milk for our children. Luckily, Wyeth Nutrition’s PROMIL® Organic knows exactly what parents need.

PROMIL® Organic is made with 100% organic milk sourced from certified organic dairy farms, following all the strict standards in manufacturing an Organic formula milk, with higher levels of DHA and AA versus previous formulation to help support the development of children over 3 years old.

Organic Certified: free from antibiotics and chemical pesticides! Only the good is in PROMIL® Organic.

“PROMIL® Organic follows strict compliance of the 95% processing level and international standards from the IFOAM Organics International. It is also certified organic by the OCCP,” says Associate Marketing Director Maria Carmela Gabunada of Wyeth Nutrition. 

It is the only organic formula milk expertly designed with key nutrients DHA, AA, iron, iodine and vitamin B12 to help the child with mental and visual development; boosts immunity with Vitamin A and C; Calcium, Vitamin D, K, and zinc to promote proper growth; and dietary fiber (oligofructose) to improve digestive health.

To know more about PROMIL® Organic, visit the following:

· Website: https://www.wyethparenteam.com.ph/products/promil-organic

· Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PromilOrganicPH/

· YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/PROMILORGANICPhilippines

Together, let’s choose the #SmartWayToGoOrganic with #PromilOrganic

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PLDT Home unveils all-new Fibr Plus Plans: Enjoy the new standard of home broadband with upgraded speeds, whole home WiFi, and entertainment content

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MANILA, Philippines – PLDT Home, the Philippines’ fastest fixed network as certified by Ookla, has advanced the standard of Filipinos for home broadband with its all-new Fibr Plus Plans that offer new postpaid variants with higher speeds and stronger connectivity through an intelligent wifi system bundled with entertainment content from Cignal TV.

The new PLDT Home Fibr Plus plans come with unlimited internet, whole home WiFi TP-Link pucks, and Cignal TV channels. The Fibr Plus Plans’ whole home WiFi system replaces a collection of routers and range extenders with a smart mesh technology that eliminates deadspots anywhere at home for a seamless and uninterrupted connectivity. Designed for every type of house, the whole home WiFi system maintains a single unified network that lets the whole family conveniently connect to the internet whenever and wherever at home. It also comes with a mobile app for easy installation and network management for a secured connection. 

Families can also conveniently enjoy a variety of entertainment content because the new Fibr Plus Plans come bundled with 55 SD and 8 HD Cignal TV channels such as Fox Movies, Fox Sports, HBO, Discovery Channel, Cartoon Network and more. With this bundle, subscribers get to stay up-to-date on current news and events while staying at home and also enjoy the convenience of settling the monthly fees of their home essentials, such as cable and internet subscriptions, in one billing. 

More families are now rediscovering ways to fulfill their work, studies, and enjoyment as they stay more time at home in the new normal. Families can enjoy the strongest and most reliable internet connection that will give them the best of home online experiences with the new Fibr Plus plans. 

Subscribers can now get everything they need at home with the new Fibr Plus Plans that come with at least 50 Mbps for only P2499. They may also opt for Fibr Plus Plans 3099 with speeds of up to 100 Mbps, Plan 4099 with speeds of up to 150 Mbps, or Plan 6099 with speeds of up to 300 Mbps. All plans come with 3 mesh WiFi units and 63 Cignal TV channels. 

To further give subscribers a stronger and more reliable internet connectivity at home, PLDT Home Fibr also modifies its existing broadband-only plans. Now subscribers have the option to upgrade their PLDT Home plans to Unli Fibr 1299 with speeds of up to 10 Mbps, Unli Fibr 1699 with speeds of up to 25 Mbps, Unli Fibr 2399 with speeds of up to 50 Mbps, and Unli Fibr 2999 with speeds of up to 100 Mbps. 

To know more about the new PLDT Home Fibr Plans, visit www.pldthome.com.

Enjoy work from home with confidence using these tips

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Nowadays, when almost everyone’s work from home routine is blended with their personal life, there are those who struggle with the dilemma of not knowing when work begins when it exactly ends each day. 

These beauty products from Bobbie Cosmetics keep you fresh and beautiful all day.

For some, dressing up and putting on makeup helps provide structure and separates their professional and personal lives. Spending some time to “get ready for work” gives them a sense of normalcy. Here are a few tips to brighten WFH routines and give one the confidence to take on new tasks:

Swipe some lipstick 

The simple act of putting on some lipstick can sometimes make one feel more put together and productive. Take your pick from Bobbie Cosmetics Matte About Hue lipstick (P165), which is available in 24 timeless matte shades to suit every mood. 

Slay the day with Duo Lippies from Bobbie Cosmetics.

Those looking for a thinner, lighter consistency can opt for Bobbie Cosmetics Pretty in Tint (P145). This highly-pigmented lip stain infused with hydrating shea butter can leave one’s lips feeling plump and nourished.

Get creative with a fun makeup session 

It may seem weird to take out your makeup bag when you’re only working from home, but experts say keeping up one’s beauty routine can be a form of self-care. This is also a great opportunity to experiment with new looks and fun colors you’ve always wanted to try. 

One way to look fresh and naturally glowing is to highlight one’s skin with the Bobbie Cosmetics Gleam Squad Contour and Strobe. 

Prep your face with Bobbie Cosmetics Poof! Concealer (P115). Enriched with antioxidants, this compact kit helps brighten the skin while covering dark spots and discoloration. You can also turn your face into a flawless canvas with Bobbie Cosmetics Don’t Go With The Flaw Corrector + Concealer (P299), which is available in six shades so you can find your perfect match. 

Have a full day of online meetings ahead? Look good in video calls with Bobbie Cosmetics Squad Contour and Strobe Palette (P399). This collection of versatile shades can define one’s features can be applied into the hairline, under the jawline and around the cheekbones to enhance your best features and get you camera-ready. 

Finally, get glowing with the Bobbie Cosmetics Glow Obsession Liquid Illuminator (P299). This liquid shimmer gives skin a subtle sheen that creates a fresh and youthful look.

Start your day on a beautiful note and feel powerful to take on everyday tasks with Bobbie Cosmetics. Searching for new looks to try? Visit @bobbiecosmetics on Instagram.

Teleperformance fosters vibrant people culture through global talent competition

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Manila, Philippines – Even during the pandemic, the passion and creativity of Filipinos shone through as Teleperformance Philippines, the leading global group in digitally integrated business services, gave their employees a chance to display their talents in a competition.

To showcase its diverse employees and to spread positivity during the crisis, Teleperformance organized the COVID-19 Fight Challenge, a global talent competition held virtually for its employees. 

In the local competition, the more than 47,500 employees of Teleperformance Philippines were encouraged to use their talents to express their feelings about their COVID-19 experiences and about what the future holds for all. Employees were able to submit in any of the four categories, namely, Music, Writing, Art, and Dance. Based on their originality, talent, and presentation, the judges shortlisted three finalists per category and announced the local champions via a Facebook Watch Party hosted by TV and radio personality Gino Quillamor.

The winner for the music category was James San Juan from TP Ayala, who wrote an original song called “Rise”, which is about mental health and is dedicated to those feeling alone during the pandemic. For the writing category, Santos Baudin III from TP Ayala won for his original poem entitled “Agwat (Gap)” which is all about finding love and hope amid the social distancing and reminds everyone to stay connected even apart.

Meanwhile, Carlos Ramiro from TP Fairview came out on top for the art category for his piece called “Invisibilia Inimicus (Invisible Enemy)” which portrays the heroism, sacrifice, and hope of the front liners. Lastly, Jobert Cabag from TP Davao won for his inspirational dance accompanied by a scenic music video that he says is a reminder for everyone to always observe social distancing.

James San Juan from TP Ayala, the champion in the music category, shared his experience during the watch party. “Given our situation, in our 24 hours at home, having engagements like this lifts you up somehow and inspires you to inspire others,” shared James.

The local champions received Php 15,000 in cash and had the opportunity to represent Teleperformance Philippines in the global finals, which showcased the talents of Teleperformance employees from over 80 countries. 

About 17,000 TP employees tuned in to the live streamed announcement on the Teleperformance Philippines Facebook page to support their friends and colleagues, while five lucky viewers of the watch party were also treated to their own a pizza party via an electronic raffle during the program.

Mike Lytle, Teleperformance Philippines Chief Operations Officer, shared a heartfelt message to all TP employees during the announcement. “At TP, we’ve always made a special effort to provide our people with a platform for their creative self-expression. Even with COVID-19, our ability to reflect on the times connects all of us even more. I applaud everyone for believing in themselves and supporting their colleagues. You are all heroes in my book.” 

The culmination of the COVID-19 Fight Challenge was celebrated with the rest of the global Teleperformance community last July 30, 2020, at the virtual TP Quarantine Awards with around 10,000 registered viewers from across the globe. TP Philippines’ Baudin bagged third place for the writing category and won a pair of Beats Headphones. 

The TP Quarantine Awards show was streamed live in Telepeformance’s 21 business sites for those employees who were onsite at the time of airing. The Watch Parties, coordinated by the HR team and the Site Fun Committees, followed physical distancing rules while allowing employees to cheer for their colleagues.

Earlier in 2020, Teleperformance Philippines received its third Great Place to Work® certification for the third year in a row, which was based on an anonymous survey of over 34,000 Teleperformance Philippines employees nationwide. The survey assessed employee trust based on employee ratings of the company’s credibility, respect, fairness, pride and camaraderie.

To learn more about Teleperformance Philippines, you may visit their website at www.teleperformance.ph/en-us or their Facebook page at facebook.com/teleperformance.philippines.

You may also watch the winning local entries in the four categories through the following links:

• WRITING: https://youtu.be/jPThVjaanKM
• MUSIC: https://youtu.be/o0Sy2-jNsfk
• DANCE: https://youtu.be/w_kDdgiTeSU
• ART: https://youtu.be/9Vw26zMUdt0

ABOUT TELEPERFORMANCE

Teleperformance (TEP – ISIN: FR0000051807 – Reuters: ROCH.PA – Bloomberg: TEP FP), a leading global group in digitally integrated business services, serves as a strategic partner to the world’s largest companies in many industries. It offers a One Office support services model combining three wide, high-value solution families: customer experience management, back-office services and business process knowledge services. These end-to-end digital solutions guarantee successful customer interaction and optimized business processes, anchored in a unique, comprehensive high tech, high touch approach. 

The Group's 331,000 employees, based in 80 countries, support billions of connections every year in over 265 languages and 170 markets, in a shared commitment to excellence as part of the “Simpler, Faster, Safer” process. This mission is supported by the use of reliable, flexible, intelligent technological solutions and compliance with the industry’s highest security and quality standards, based on Corporate Social Responsibility excellence. In 2019, Teleperformance reported consolidated revenue of €5,355 million (US$ 6 billion, based on €1 = $1.12) and net profit of €400 million.

Teleperformance began operations in the Philippines in 1996 and has grown to become a preferred offshore contact center outsourcing option. The company employs over 47,500 people in the country and operates over 30,000 workstations in 21 business sites located across Metro Manila, Antipolo, Baguio, Bacolod, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro and Davao. 

From 2012 to 2018, Teleperformance received the Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Contact Center Outsourcing Service Provider of the Year Award for its significant performance in revenue management, market share, capabilities, and overall contribution to the contact center industry. In addition, Teleperformance Philippines was awarded in 2017 as Outstanding Employer and Outstanding Community Project of the Year by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), the Top Employer of the Year at the Asia CEO Awards, and the Outstanding Volunteer by the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA). 

This 2020, Teleperformance Philippines was again certified as a Great Place to Work® and is the only organization in the country to receive this certification from the Great Place to Work® Institute for three years in a row. This year, Teleperformance celebrates its 24th year of continued excellence and leadership in the country. This milestone highlights the company’s commitment to steadily provide the best employment experience for Filipinos, proactively support the nation’s IT-BPM sector, and uphold its socio-civic engagements to create a difference in the lives of the Philippine community. 

For further information, please visit the Teleperformance website at teleperformance.ph.

Globe and TM Recreate Sing-Along Bonding with WeSing

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More often than not, a celebration in the Philippines is not complete without a karaoke machine. For Filipinos, this bonding activity creates lifelong memories with friends and loved ones. However, due to the pandemic, such social and mass gatherings are temporarily restricted to prevent further spread of the virus.

With the exclusive partnership with WeSing, Globe and TM customers can enjoy a digitized karaoke experience. Subscribers can recreate fantastic karaoke bonding moments with friends and family using WeSing, a mobile karaoke app by Tencent Music Entertainment. Users can make karaoke music videos with various voice and video filters, as well as create and share online karaoke rooms with 3 or more friends. It’s the perfect tool to catch up with the barkada while still observing social distancing.

Globe is the first telco in Southeast Asia to partner with WeSing and make the app more accessible to both Globe and TM subscribers through their data offers. “As Filipinos are natural music lovers and we are glad to provide a unique platform where they may recreate fun experiences,” said Jil Bausa-Go, Globe VP for Get Entertained Tribe.

TM subscribers may showcase their singing capabilities and produce personalized videos on WeSing with FUNSAGAD10 with up to 400MB access to the app. They may also subscribe to TM's EASYSurf promos and choose the Listen & Discover freebie bundle to get extra data for travel and music apps like WeSing. 

For Globe Prepaid subscribers, WeSing is one of the apps included in the GoLISTEN10 booster, which provides additional 1GB data for music apps for only PHP 10 on top of any Go Promo subscription.

“WeSing proposes a new and enjoyable approach for friends and families to bond and reconnect besides the usual video calls and group chats. With its duet and party room functions, everyone can have fun singing within their circles while staying safe at home,” said Bale, General Manager of WeSing, Tencent Music Entertainment. “We are proud to cooperate with the Philippines’ leading mobile provider Globe to bring the WeSing app closer to more Filipinos.”

TM Tambayan also pioneered a digital singing contest using the WeSing app. For the whole month of August, #NoExpiryAngFun because TM is giving away cash prizes, FUNSAGAD10 load credits, and the chance to perform in a Live Finale on WeSing with some of the top idols in the country.

WeSing is available for free download on the Google Play Store and the App Store. For further information about the app, you may check http://wesingapp.com/.

To know more about this story, please visit https://www.tmtambayan.ph/promos/funsagad.html.

GCash extends Over P2B in microcredit facility in H1

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GCash, the undisputed leading and preferred mobile wallet in the Philippines, extended over P2 billion of microcredit facility during the first half of the year through its sister company Fuse Lending, helping stretch the budget of Filipinos amid the national health situation.

The value of GCredit transactions is double versus a year ago, showing that Filipinos are now more adapting to the digital lifestyle, as the government continues to put in necessary safeguards to lessen human interaction due to the pandemic.

Meanwhile, the volume of GCredit transactions during the same comparative periods rose by 26 percent to over 2 million transactions from 1.7 million transactions the previous year.

“GCredit, the pioneering digital credit facility available via the GCash app, has helped extend the budgets of Filipinos from the onset of the pandemic. We at GCash are mindful of the challenges that Filipinos face during these trying times, and providing them with a flexible, affordable, and convenient credit facility is one of our ways of helping them cope with the effects of the health situation,” GCash President Martha Sazon said.

GCredit, which works like a flexible loan or credit card, gives GCash access to extra budget that they can use to buy groceries from supermarkets like Puregold, medicines from pharmacies like Mercury Drug, and even utility bills.

GCredit is a revolving credit facility that can be tapped when a GCash user has a healthy GScore, the first trust score in the country. GCash users earn points in their GScore whenever they use GCash to settle any payment or even when simply cashing in.

Any GCash user with a high GScore is entitled to use GCredit. The higher the GScore is, the higher the credit limit that a user can tap. A GCash user may have access to up to P10, 000 in credit line with a low prorated daily interest rate.

While it is similar to a credit card, GCredit does not require users to submit extensive documentary requirements and wait in long lines to gain access to the revolving credit facility.

Today, GCredit may be used to transact with over 17,000 merchants, including billers such as Meralco, Globe Telecom, and Maynilad, among others. GCredit users may also tap their credit lines to pay for their physical transactions via QR or Barcode.

“GCredit is available to over 20 million GCash users. The always-ready credit line is easy to access and use, and offers low and flexible interest rates. GCredit users often use their credit lines for emergencies and necessities, others even use GCredit to start their businesses,” Sazon said.

Janine Dessa Pabellosa, a young online seller who sells necessary supplies such as face masks and face shields, said GCredit has helped her in funding her small business.

“With the help of GCredit, I was able to finance my small business and grow it to what it is today. I now have a revolving fund that helps me further grow my business,” Pabellosa said.

Others find GCredit as a lifesaver during emergencies. Such is the case for Adrian Macaraeg, a 46-year-old call center supervisor.

“GCredit is exciting, especially at my age. Even if I have cash on hand, I know that I have a safety net if ever emergencies arise,” Macaraeg said.

Globe Fintech Innovations Inc. (Mynt), which operates GCash, is part of the portfolio companies of 917Ventures, the largest corporate incubator in the Philippines wholly-owned by Globe Telecom Inc.

GCash is available for download on the App Store and Google Play. For more information, kindly visit https://www.gcash.com/.

Get P5 Balik Bayad per liter when you #ScanToPay with PayMaya QR! PayMaya fuels a safe and rewarding experience at Petron

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Digital financial services PayMaya has teamed up with Petron Corporation to provide a safe and contactless payment experience to motorists fueling up at participating Petron stations nationwide. 

To pay, motorists can simply scan the PayMaya QR code using their PayMaya app, or use their debit or credit cards as well as other e-Wallet accounts through the One by PayMaya all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) device.

“Offering contactless payment options at our stations is among our top priorities as we embrace the ‘new normal’. We are happy to partner with PayMaya to deliver a safe but also rewarding experience to all our customers nationwide by allowing them to pay using their mobile phones or payment cards. This way, we can further minimize contact between our customers and service station personnel,” said Petron VP for National Sales Archie B. Gupalor. 

"Along with our various efforts to help the transportation sector go cashless, we are excited to work with Petron and their customers to pay using PayMaya QR or other contactless payment methods. Digital payments ensure that the entire transportation chain–from commuters paying in taxis to motorists fueling up at stations– can have safer and more convenient experience." said Shailesh Baidwan, President of PayMaya.  

Encouraging a safer way to pay 

To encourage motorists to use this safer way to pay, PayMaya is offering rewarding perks as part of its PayMaya Preferred program with Petron. Until September 30, 2020, they can easily get P5 Balik Bayad per liter when they spend a minimum of P300 (P100 starting on August 15) and #ScanToPay using PayMaya QR at a Petron station. They can enjoy this perk and earn up to P500 Balik Bayad per month as long as their PayMaya account is upgraded. 

If their PayMaya account is not yet upgraded during the transaction, there's no need to worry because they can still get a one-time Balik Bayad of P30 for a minimum spend of P250 (P100 starting on August 15) --they just have to make sure to upgrade their account after the transaction to receive this perk. 

What’s even better is that this offer can be availed on top of the 1%, 10%, or 100% Balik Bayad QR promo capped at P500 Balik Bayad per month. Not only is paying via PayMaya QR safer and more convenient, it’s also definitely more rewarding. 

So the next time you need to gas up at Petron, make sure to #ScanToPay with PayMaya QR. To get more details on this promo, visit https://www.paymaya.com/deals/petron. You can also check out paymaya.com/deals for more of PayMaya’s exciting promos.  

If you don’t have your own PayMaya account yet, it’s easy to sign up and start enjoying the perks that come with having one. Just download the PayMaya app for Android or iOS at https://official.paymaya.com/CAK1/425eb133, register your own account, and start shopping with the fastest, safest, and most rewarding, to pay for anything online or in stores.

Remember, when you need to gas up, don’t pay cash. PayMaya! Don’t forget to also follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more news and updates. 

PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines with platforms and services that cut across consumers, merchants, and government. Aside from providing payments acceptance for the largest e-Commerce, food, retail, and gas merchants in the Philippines, PayMaya enables national and social services agencies as well as local government units with digital payments and disbursement services.   

Through its app and wallet, PayMaya provides millions of Filipinos with the fastest way to own a financial account with over 40,000 Add Money touchpoints nationwide, more than double the total number of traditional bank branches in the Philippines combined. Its Smart Padala by PayMaya network of over 30,000 partner touchpoints nationwide serves as last mile digital financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved with access to services.

To know more about PayMaya's products and services, visit www.PayMaya.com or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

RPA Tech: Empowering Workforce, Automating the Future

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Robots have been around for years, working side by side with humans in ways never imagined before. They make lives easier as they serve as tools that complement how people live, work, and play. They also help in performing simple, repetitive tasks faster and more precise, making them the perfect “assistants.” 

In modern workplaces, there is the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technology, a term that is heard more and more. For some IT professionals, RPA does not require further explanation. But others need a bit of help. What is it, really? 

  

RPA works just like “virtual assistant,” aimed at automating business processes. By using this technology, businesses can configure software or “robots” to capture and interpret applications for processing a transaction, manipulating data, triggering responses, and communicating with other digital systems to emulate the way people work, without disrupting the business. 

  

RPA is not yet ‘deep learning’ like Artificial Intelligence (AI), solving global problems with automated algorithms, but if you can teach it, then you can use it to automate processes. It is most helpful in cutting costs, increasing efficiency, accelerating speed-to-market, and achieving compliance. 

  

By automating repetitive, rule-based tasks, businesses can optimize their business operations—for instance, running operational costs, monitoring working queues, updating system records, creating incident logs, and enabling business improvements.  

  

Perhaps, less obvious is RPA’s positive impact on employee satisfaction. Free from the burden of mundane, repetitive processes, employees have more time for interaction, innovation, and delivering better value to the company and customers.  

  

With the onset of RPA, more “virtual assistants” will appear at the office. What do they exactly do? Here are some of RPA’s applications, as listed by Fujitsu Philippines, Inc., one of the country’s leading Information and Communications Technology (ICT) system integrators:  

  

Faster and error-free Order Processing. 

Manual processing of orders leaves a business open to processing errors, fulfillment delays, and lack of visibility, which drain resources and hinders customer service. It may even hurt your reputation.  

  

With RPA, it can help streamline the process as it automatically checks the price, verifies it against the sales order, and posts them directly on your enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform or any back-office applications. 

  

Stress-free Financial Closing. 

RPA can also help ease and reduce error risk of the painstaking process of opening hundreds of excel files and manually reconciling data for financial closing.  

  

Remote Workflow Automation. 

With just an email or thru a portal, you can command Fujitsu’s RPA to execute tasks, anytime and anywhere. RPA reduces the need for a laptop with higher specs and the consumption of electricity and internet data. It also asks for the next steps to proceed. 

  

Fujitsu Philippines has been helping local organizations across various industries in automating their business processes through its RPA solution offerings. With its local knowledge that comes from its nearly five decades of operations in the country, the company has gained rich experience and best practices in executing pilot projects and scaling-up across the enterprise. 

  

Aside from the benefits that organizations can get from RPA, Fujitsu also ensures that the integration of solutions is unobtrusive with legacy systems, as well as accurate and consistent 24X7. They also work with their clients on upskilling employees with automation or partner with them to co-create their automation journey. Fujitsu also provides strong support through their local and regional teams.  

To know more about Fujitsu Philippines Inc., visit the website at http://www.fujitsu.com/ph.  

Join the Shopee Mom’s Club and Enjoy Exclusive Perks from New Brand Partners like Nido, Huggies, and More! Starting today until November 8, Shopee Mom’s Club members can enjoy big discounts on mom-sentials from leading brands.

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Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, brings in new brand partners, Huggies and Nido, to Shopee Mom’s Club. Members can enjoy exclusive deals and discounts up to 25% off from Nido and Huggies. In addition, current brand partners like Tiny Buds and Johnson & Johnson are also giving members an exclusive discount of up to 15% off on selected items. 

The Shopee Mom’s Club is a community that provides the best deals for the best moms, parents, and soon-to-be mommies. With Shopee Mom’s Club, members can get the best prices on all essentials for their babies, kids, and even themselves.

Starting today until November 8, Shopee Mom’s Club members can look forward to the following promos and perks:

● Welcome Bundle: Moms signing up for the first time get a bonus free shipping voucher with no minimum spend and brand discount vouchers.  

● Discounts and vouchers: Shopee Mom’s Club members can enjoy weekly discounts of up to 25% off, monthly free shipping vouchers, and up to 90% off on select products from partner brands starting today until November 8, 2020. 

● Mommy Community: Shopee Mom’s Club members can be part of an online Viber community that focuses on nurturing each other. Mommies can get practical information on baby care, parenting tips, and basic mommy do’s and don’ts. Join the community Viber community here https://bit.ly/ShopeeMomsClubonViber.  

● Exclusive Brand Offers: Mommies can look forward to monthly brand giveaways via contests on social media and Shopee Feed. They can also look forward to great deals for mommy self-care and baby essentials like milk powder, lotion, diapers, and baby bottle cleaners. 

Mothers who want to sign up for this exclusive club and be part of this amazing journey can visit the link at https://shopee.ph/m/mom-club.

Download the Shopee  app for free via the App Store or Google Play.