Pepsi pledges 10,000 meals in online campaign by BBDO Guerrero

Pepsi Philippines partnered with Rise Against Hunger Philippines (RAH) to provide meals for families affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The 10,000 meal pledge was made at a live “online handaan(celebration)” virtual event created by BBDO Guerrero which drew a combined audience of over 1.3 million.

Rise Against Hunger is an international and non-profit hunger-relief organization. It is the first established foodbank in the Philippines and part of the Global Foodbanking Network. The event was hosted by DJ Suzy and Turs Daza and by leading stars from showbiz and entertainment including Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, SB19, Mimiyuuuh, Ricci Rivero, Alyssa Valdez, Pam Swing, and Jayda.

Dom Layugan, CSD Brand Manager said “In the face of the Covid-19 crisis, Pepsi and Rise Against Hunger, are working together to find ways to support affected Filipino families and children. These meals will be distributed for an entire month in the communities that need it the most.”

Jomar Flores, Executive Director, Rise Against Hunger said “The meals will go a long away in helping communities that have been drastically by the Covid-19 pandemic. This Christmas time, these meals that will be donated will mean a big thing to these families.”

David Guerrero, Creative Chair of BBDO Guerrero, said “It is great to be a part of a campaign that brings the community together. And we are happy to be a part of Pepsi’s partnership with Rise Against Hunger to help draw attention to this cause at this time of year.”

New Brand Ambassador Ken Chan for Eye Mo Daily Care: The eye care must-have during and beyond pandemic

Hygiene is part of our daily life. We wash our face, hair, and teeth daily, and we wash our hand multiple times a day. But, sometimes we forget about one part of our body that very important to take care of: our eyes.

Covid-19 has recently become a global pandemic. The virus is thought to primarily spread via person-to-person through droplets produced when an infected patient coughs or sneezes. It also could be spread if people touch an object or surface with the virus present, and then touch their mouth, nose or eyes. “At this time, even the habit of rubbing our eyes puts us at risk of contracting the virus” says top ophthalmologist and glaucoma specialist Dr. Maika Malgapu-Uy.

Common routes of community transmission occur through respiratory droplets, but the virus can also spread through the eyes, prompting medical professionals to advocate daily eye care and protection to keep us and our loved ones safe.

“There’s an oddly satisfying feeling when we rub our eyes to relieve itchiness, but it’s a very dangerous habit that can, most of the time, lead to eye infection or in some cases, virus transmission. We really have to be careful,” she adds.

This is why she advises eye drops for irrigation to wash away the irritant, instead of introducing more irritants into the eye through rubbing. Now more than ever, we should be wary of mindlessly rubbing our eyes or washing it with water when itchy. “Touching or rubbing eyes must be avoided, even when your eyes are itchy due to dust or minor irritants, it’s better to use eye drops to cleanse your eyes” said Dr. Maika Malgapu-Uy.

Eye Mo

Eye Mo, a trusted global brand of eye drops, recently launched its Eye Care Everyday advocacy with the introduction of Eye Mo Daily Care. Eye Mo takes pride in educating consumers on the importance of taking care of their eyes, Eye Mo Daily Care cleanses our eyes, getting rid of dust and other irritants, gently and effectively.

Eye Mo, a household brand in the Philippines for more than 50 years, recently launched Eye Mo Daily Care, that can cleans eyes from irritants such as smoke, pollution, dirt, and unseen particles, and at the same time relieves itchiness. Eye Mo Daily Care can also be a solution for itchy eyes due to prolonged contact lens usage.

“As we transition to the new normal, it is important for us to form new habits that will help us navigate life in a pandemic.” says Mr. Weitarsa Hendarto, Sr. Vice President for Marketing & International Operations of Combiphar.

“We are pleased to announce the relaunch of Eye Mo Daily Care for the Philippines consumers. As a market leader, Eye Mo takes pride in educating consumers on the importance of taking care of their eyes. Daily hygiene of our eyes is very important especially during the time of Pandemic. Eye Mo Daily Care will help Filipinos to clean their eyes every day and remove itchiness.

“With the launch of Eye Mo Daily Care, Eye Mo completes its current variants that include Eye Mo Red Eyes to relieve red eyes irritation and Eye Mo Moist to relieve dry and tired eyes.”, he added.

Ken Chan

Ken Chan is the newest endorser of Eye Mo Daily Care. The partnership aims to promote the importance of eye care every day with Eye Mo’s newest variant.

Eye Mo also introduces its first endorser, trusted and respected young actor Ken Chan, whose advocacy on daily eye care aligns with the brand’s thrust of providing accessible eye care solutions. Ken has been a long-time Eye Mo user, keeping Eye Mo Daily Care at a ready on shoots, lock-in tapings, and even on ordinary activities such as running or doing sports. The multi-awarded actor uses Eye Mo Daily Care twice a day as part of his daily self-care routine.

“Our eyes offer a glimpse into our emotions as actors, this is why I make sure that my eyes are always in tip-top shape. Daily eye care is important to me not just for good hygiene, but also for good eye health and better eye protection in this pandemic. I always make sure that I pamper my eyes and give them the care they deserve.”

For this reason, Ken encourages daily eye care as we go about our day-to-day activities. “Even something as ordinary as commuting, or meeting new people could be a precursor to possible contamination. Touching our face or eyes is almost second nature to us. It’s always best to have an eye drop handy for good measure.”

Daily eye care for overall eye health

As part of Eye Mo’s commitment to providing accessible eye care, the brand also shares tips on how to take care of your eyes :

1. When your eyes are itchy, don’t rub them. Washing with water is not enough. You can use an eye drop that can cleans your eyes and relieve itchiness e.g Eye Mo Daily Care

2. Put together an eye care travel kit. When you don’t have access to soap and water for handwashing, having sanitary supplies on-hand is a great backup in the event you need to touch your eyes. Eye Mo Daily Care can be a good way to proactively manage potential eye irritation, therefore helping limit the need to touch or rub your eyes throughout the day

Make Eye Mo Daily Care as part of your Covid-19 prevention must-haves and even after pandemic ends, it’s important that we take care of our eyes. Eye Mo Daily Care is available at leading drugstores, convenience stores and supermarkets nationwide.

Visit www.eyemoph.com for more information about Eye Mo. Click link to go to Eye Mo’s Youtube channel and view the latest TVC.

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About Eye Mo

Eye Mo is a trusted global brand and award-winning eye drop that has been in the market for more than 50 years. Currently, Eye Mo is marketed in the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Cambodia, and Brunei Darussalam. Eye Mo has 3 variants, Eye Mo Red Eyes, Eye Mo Moist, and Eye Mo Daily Care. Eye Mo Red Eyes contain Tetrahydrozoline to relieve eye redness, Eye Mo Moist contain HPMC to relieve dry and tired eyes, and Eye Mo Daily Care contain Boric Acid to clean and relieve itchy eyes.

For further information, please visit www.eyemoph.com, Facebook EyeMo PH, IG @eyemophofficial,

About Combiphar

Combiphar was established in Indonesia in 1971 as a pharmaceutical company producing curative medicines, with OBH Combi cough syrup as the leading brand in Indonesia. Since it was first established, Combiphar has been transforming into a leading healthcare company in Indonesia, focusing not only in curative products but also in preventive segment, aligned with the Company’s purpose ‘Championing a Healthy Tomorrow’ – meaning, a healthy future starts now.

Presently, Combiphar produces and markets over 90 high quality and affordable OTC and ethical products, including renowned brands such as OBH Combi, Insto eye drops, Eye Mo (both are leaders in their respective category), Hezandra (hepatoprotector supplement), and many more. To expand their portfolio in the preventive segment, Combiphar acquired legendary herbal brand Jamu Air Mancur in 2019 and Simba healthy cereal in 2021.

Headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia with 1800 employees across Indonesia and presence in a large number of primary and secondary cities, Combiphar has 8 factories in 6 sites.

Currently Combiphar is already present in Asia i.e Philippine, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Brunei Darussalam, Macau, Taiwan, Vietnam, China, Fiji Islands, and South Korea. We are also present in UAE, Oman, Maldives, Kenya, Somalia, and Niger. In the future, Combiphar will continue to expand into the international market. Combiphar is also a trusted partner of international pharmaceutical companies through licensing, joint venture and contract manufacturing.

For further information, please visit www.combiphar.com, IG @combiphar, Facebook Combiphar Indonesia, Twitter @CombipharID and LinkedIn Combiphar.

Nokia P3600 Limited Edition: Extraordinary sound selections, coming this 11.11!

Nokia Personal Audio by RichGo celebrates its first 11.11 campaign in the Philippines with BIG surprises prepared for all Nokia fans and audio enthusiasts! #MyNokia

Surprise 1: Up to 50% OFF on Nokia Favorites

Fans get to choose from a wide variety of True Wireless Audio devices without breaking the bank. Customers can get discounts of up to 50% OFF on Nokia #FanFavorites, which will be available in all Nokia Personal Audio online stores from November 11 to 17, 2021. Below Php 1,500 30% OFF and Above 50% OFF

Surprise 2: Limited Edition – Nokia P3600

True to its promise to bring affordable and quality wireless audio devices, RichGo Philippines will be releasing an addition to its PRO device line, the Nokia P3600 Pro True Wireless Earphones. A LIMITED-EDITION release, this new device aims to bring back the superb aesthetics of legacy Nokia mobile devices with sleek, shiny and curvy chassis for only Php 4,499 (11.11 price).

Targeted to empowered young individuals, the Nokia P3600 sports a sleek metallic charging case (reminiscent to the 2005-released luxury Nokia 8800 phone) that makes it a sure head turner for its striking looks. Aside from its mesmerizing aesthetics, the P3600 boasts a bang-for-the-buck audio configuration. The P3600 earphones is equipped with a Knowles Balanced Armature driver combined with an 8mm dynamic driver to deliver Hi-Fi quality music. One driver handles the mid and high frequencies and another takes care of the bass so users can enjoy a full spectrum of well-balanced sound.

The P3600 also enable users to immerse themselves in the scene with its "Gaming Mode" that reduces delay and delivers sound in sync with the on-screen action, so gamers will never miss a critical sound again.

The Nokia P3600 will be released in LIMITED QUANTITY, and each purchase comes in an impressive Tin Can packaging which makes it a perfect gift idea for those who love style and function at the same time. Truly a collector’s delight!

Product Availability

The Nokia P3600, together with the rest of the Nokia Personal Audio products on sale will be available from November 11 to 17, 2021 in all online shops of Nokia Personal Audio by RichGo on Lazada, Shopee, and its recently launched Facebook Shop that delivers nationwide.

Enjoy Special Discounts and Win Prizes When You Pre-Order TECNO’s ‘Movie Master’ CAMON 18 Series This November

Pre-order your CAMON 18 Premier from November 6-10, and CAMON 18P from November 6-19, 2021 at the Official TECNO Mobile stores in Shopee and Lazada.

TECNO Mobile’s “Movie Master” CAMON 18 Series will be available for pre-order in just a few days, and to sweeten the deal, the premium smartphone brand has special discounts and prizes in store for buyers.

Those interested in CAMON 18 Premier, which features a Stabilized Gimbal Camera, should mark your calendars for the pre-order period happening from November 6-10, 2021. The pre-order price for CAMON 18 Premier is Php 14,990.

Meanwhile, those who wish to pre-order CAMON 18P, with a 48MP clear and steady video camera and 13MP 50mm pro portrait camera, or the CAMON 18 smartphone, may do so from November 6-19, 2021. The pre-order price for CAMON 18P is Php 10,490, while CAMON 18 will be priced at Php 8,999.

The CAMON 18 Series will be available online via the TECNO Mobile PH Official Store in Shopee Mall, TECNO Mobile Flagship Store in Lazada, KimStore, Rulls Shopee, Rulls Lazada, Ephone Shopee, Ephone Lazada, Cellboy Shopee, Cellboy Lazada, Wirecomm Shopee, Wirecomm Lazada, and Audionet. You may also check TECNO Mobile Concept Store in SM North Edsa and TECNO Mobile Kiosks in Market Market, Mall of Asia, SM Sta Mesa, SM San Lazaro, SM Pampanga, SM Dasmariñas, SM Batangas, and SM Rosario.

Spin and Win When You Pre-Order CAMON 18 in Shopee

Play the Spin and Win game in Shopee to get vouchers for discounts and freebies, including limited smartphone vouchers that will allow you to purchase your unit for free, when you pre-order your CAMON 18 at the TECNO Mobile PH Official Store in Shopee Mall.

Spin for the chance to win any of these vouchers when pre-ordering CAMON 18 Premier from November 7-10:

● CAMON 18 Premier First Sales Discount Voucher for an additional Php 200 off on the pre-order price

● TECNO TWS Earphone Discount Voucher worth Php 200

● TECNO Smart Watch Discount Voucher worth Php 500

● TECNO Bravo B1 Discount Voucher worth Php 400

● TECNO Buds1 Voucher worth Php 1,199, which entitles you to purchase TECNO Buds1 for free

● CAMON 18 Premier Voucher worth Php 14,990, which allows you to purchase your CAMON 18 Premier for free

From November 12-19, those pre-ordering CAMON 18P can also play the Spin and Win game for the chance to receive any of the following prizes:

● CAMON 18P First Sales Discount Voucher for an additional Php 200 off on the pre-order price

● TECNO TWS Earphone Discount Voucher worth Php 200

● TECNO Smart Watch Discount Voucher worth Php 500

● TECNO Bravo B1 Discount Voucher worth Php 400

● TECNO Buds2 Voucher worth Php 999, which entitles you to purchase TECNO Buds1 for free

● CAMON 18P Voucher worth Php 10,490, which allows you to purchase your CAMON 18P for free

Exclusive CAMON 18 Pre-Order Benefits in Shopee

Buyers will receive these pre-order freebies when reserving CAMON 18 Premier smartphones from the TECNO Mobile PH Official Store in Shopee Mall between November 6-10, 2021:

● A DITO SIM Card, which includes free 10GB open data, free 300 minutes of calls and unlimited texts to other mobile networks, and unlimited DITO to DITO calls and texts, valid for 30 days.

● 100 days screen protection warranty card

● TECNO Ace A2 SE AIoT for the first 100 customers

● CAMON 18 Premier Exclusive Freebie Package, which contains a phone stand, PVC bag, luggage tag, and umbrella

Those who pre-order CAMON 18P smartphones on Shopee from November 6-19 will receive the following pre-order benefits:

● A DITO SIM Card, which includes free 10GB open data, free 300 minutes of calls and unlimited texts to other mobile networks, and unlimited DITO to DITO calls and texts, valid for 30 days.

● 60 days screen protection warranty card

● TECNO Ace A2 SE AIoT for the first 100 customers

Awesome CAMON 18 Pre-Order Freebies in Lazada

Pre-order your CAMON 18 Premier smartphones from November 6-10, 2021 at the TECNO Mobile Flagship Store in Lazada, and get these awesome freebies:

● A DITO SIM Card, which includes free 10GB open data, free 300 minutes of calls and unlimited texts to other mobile networks, and unlimited DITO to DITO calls and texts, valid for 30 days.

● 100 days screen protection warranty card

● A GamePad

● CAMON 18 Premier Exclusive Freebie Package, which contains a phone stand, PVC bag, luggage tag, and umbrella

Those who pre-order CAMON 18P smartphones on Lazada from November 6-19 will receive the following freebies:

● A DITO SIM Card, which includes free 10GB open data, free 300 minutes of calls and unlimited texts to other mobile networks, and unlimited DITO to DITO calls and texts, valid for 30 days.

● 60 days screen protection warranty card

● A GamePad

With this soon-to-launch CAMON 18 smartphone series, TECNO makes it possible for all Filipinos to experience mobile technological innovations that can help improve the way they capture memories through videos and photographs, at a fraction of the price offered by other brands. Through this latest offering, TECNO Mobile stays true to its commitment to bring innovation to global emerging markets, as the premium smartphone brand for all.

CAMON 18 is already known as the “Movie Master”, and CAMON 18 Premier’s Stabilized Gimbal Camera is a highly-anticipated feature that filmmakers, content creators, and video enthusiasts should watch out for. CAMON 18 Premier will be available in the market for regular selling beginning November 11, 2021, while CAMON 18P and CAMON 18 will be available starting November 20.

Be sure to stay updated on all the latest promos when you like and follow TECNO Mobile Philippines on Facebook. Visit www.tecno-mobile.com/ph to learn more about your favorite TECNO Mobile smartphones and gadgets.

Xiaomi Discovers ‘Lite’ with Swarovski

Xiaomi, one of the world’s leading technology brands, today announced their partnership with Swarovski in the Philippines. Themed ‘Discover Lite with Swarovski’, the partnership aims to bring “Style Meets Technology” synergy to the like-minded through a limited edition offering of Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE. In this offering, an iconic Swarovski pendant will be included with selected Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE variants across Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

When Style Meets Technology

Partnering for the first time, the collaboration between Xiaomi and Swarovski rides on the same vision of creating the best version of ourselves by ‘Owning Your Style’. It’s an expression of ourselves for who we want to be and how we want to live our lives in the way we want. Over time, smartphones have evolved to be more than just a communication or entertainment device, it has now become an everyday accessory that complements our everyday style.

“At Xiaomi, we believe that everyone has their own unique style. Collaborating with Swarovski is one of our bold moves to push the concept of ‘Style Meets Technology’. We hope that through this partnership Xiaomi fans will be able to discover and own their style, complementing our lightest and slimmest 5G smartphone yet – the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE,” said KM Leong, General Manager of Southeast Asia, Xiaomi International.

Setting a new benchmark in the industry, Xiaomi works relentlessly to create new and unique offerings for all Xiaomi users - reflected deeply in Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE. It is an innovative device combining flagship features with outstanding design. It is Xiaomi’s lightest and slimmest 5G smartphone to date, measuring a mere 6.81mm and 158g. Its feather-light, sleek, and elegant design is aligned with Swarovski’s passion and craftsmanship philosophy.

The Limited Edition Shines Your Style

Today’s ever-changing styles allow Xiaomi to introduce four stunning colors – with Truffle Black, Bubblegum Blue, Peach Pink and the signature Snowflake White. Xiaomi integrates this inspiration into creating an exclusive limited edition box design with Swarovski. The limited-edition box embodies the spirit of both brands – combining fashion styles and technology effortlessly as one.

“When unboxing, users will find a surprise with the state-of-the-art Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE paired with Swarovski’s signature swan necklace. Beautifully embellished with a gradation of blue crystals, Swarovski’s necklace will add elegance and sophistication to any look, night, or day. Both Swarovski and Xiaomi are dedicated to creating a wondrous world of craftsmanship at the forefront of the latest fashion trends. Our partnership aims to bring a ‘Style Meets Technology’ collaboration for all customers,” said Lars Schmidt, Swarovski Managing Director of Southeast Asia and India.

More than Owning Your Style

The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is more than just style. It comes with everything you need out of a smartphone. Unveiling a sleek yet elegant aesthetic, it packs all the perks of a flagship smartphone into an ultra-thin and lightweight body, measuring a mere 6.81mm and 158g . The design is further accentuated by a razor-thin 1.88mm on both top and side bezels. This time round, Xiaomi introduced a new color - Snowflake White, matte and frosted white similar to freshly fallen snow, perfectly matching the elegance of Swarovski.

Thanks to the 6.55″ AMOLED Dot Display, 10-bit TrueColor support and Dolby Vision®, Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE offers truly stunning ultra-vivid picture quality with vibrant colors, incredible brightness, contrast and amazing detail. Continuing the camera legacy of the Xiaomi 11 Family, Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE delivers best-in-class shooting with a 64MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide angle camera, and a 5MP telemacro camera, and comes bundled with a toolbox of AI-powered features including one-click AI cinema, cinematic video filters, and a new Vlog mode.

Featuring Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 778G 5G Mobile Platform, Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE leverages the power of 5G to elevate your daily experiences. With ultra-fast connection at your fingertips, you can stream HD videos or resource-heavy games without lag, and enjoy crystal-clear video calls. The device is also equipped with a 4,250mAh battery and 33W fast charging that powers up in no time .

Pricing and Availability

The 8+128GB variant of Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE packaged in a premium gift box that comes with an iconic Swarovski pendant will retail at PHP 18,990 in all participating Xiaomi Authorized Stores from November 5 to 12, 2021. 

To know more on Xiaomi and Swarovski’s limited-time offer, you may follow the official Xiaomi Facebook page for updates.

Filipino business tycoons champion sustainability programs, practices in PH Digicon 2021

Filipino business tycoons who spoke before the delegates of the Philippine Digital Convention (PH Digicon) 2021 iterated their commitment to implementing sustainable programs and practices to achieve a triple bottom line.

JG Summit Holdings Inc. President and CEO Lance Gokongwei, Penshoppe Group Chairman and CEO Bernie Liu, PLDT and Smart President and CEO Al Panlilio, Jollibee Group Chief Business Officer Joseph Tanbuntiong, Alliance Global Group Inc. CEO Kevin L. Tan and Century Pacific Food, Inc. Executive Chairman Chris Po

In the second plenary session of this year’s PH Digicon, Al Panlilio, President and CEO, PLDT Group; Lance Gokongwei, President and CEO of JG Summit Holdings; Bernie Liu, Chairman and CEO of the Penshoppe Group; Christopher Po, Executive Chairman of Century Pacific Food, Inc.; Kevin Tan, CEO of Alliance Global Group Inc.; and Joseph Tanbuntiong, Chief Business Officer of Jollibee Group led the discussion on the revolutionary changes in the Philippine business landscape.

Panlilio said that sustainability is one of his fulcrums and has been a part of PLDT’s business model for years, incorporating sustainable development in their strategies to align their initiatives to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

The PLDT Head said they launched the country’s first carbon fiber cell tower, which has reduced carbon dioxide emission by up to 70 percent compared to steel. He also mentioned the group’s aim to use renewable energy sources to bring down power consumption and boost energy efficiency for their data centers.

“What is core to business is what matters most in terms of sustainability, and hopefully, every employee in PLDT-Smart understands and appreciates their contribution to that effort. It’s a big task, big programs, but we have to do it,” said Panlilio.

For Jollibee, meanwhile, Tanbuntiong said they have been reducing waste by shifting from disposable to reusable wares and turning to biodegradable options such as paper for their packaging.

“We are also looking into the renewable energy sources for some of our stores and our manufacturing sites… Outside of the environment, we also look at the society and looking at segments that we can help, and can have an impact,” the Jollibee executive said.

Moreover, for Alliance Global Group CEO Kevin Tan, the business has been set up to not be a profit-centric company but also to aim for a triple bottom line which includes environmental sustainability and social impact.

“Our goal, our new guidance aside from our profits, is that we want to be carbon-neutral by 2035, which means that among other efforts, we need to shift to 100% renewable energy, and this has to start right away and be done in phases over the next 5 to 6 years… This is a very challenging feat, but we are committed to it,” Tan underscored.

Tan also shared that they are committed to generating over five million direct and indirect jobs in the next 15 years; thus, they heavily invest in industries that can produce the most jobs and multipliers in job creation, such as business process outsourcing and tourism sector.

Likewise, for the clothing brand Penshoppe, Liu shared that waste in the retail and the fashion business has been labeled as one of the biggest polluters. He said that excesses end up in dumpsites “because the consciousness of waste is not there among many brand owners and retailers.”

Liu highlighted that reducing waste is something they take seriously by adopting global standards on the number of stock-keeping units and inventory.

“We believe strongly that we minimize waste not only in the consumption but in the way that unnecessary fabrics are produced, and unnecessary garments, and that whatever we do acquire ends up in the closets of our customers and not in the dumpsites,” Liu said.

Furthermore, for Century Pacific Food, Po said they integrate the sustainability mindset in their day-to-day business by following the Three P’s framework, which refers to Protein, People, and Planet.

“Protein is our product. Our food product is the way we touch the rest of the community; thus, we look at the type of nutrition and ingredients we put into our products to develop a healthier product portfolio… We’re also mindful of the number of jobs we create… and then finally, Planet is our manufacturing footprint as a food manufacturer,” Po noted.

Additionally, for JG Summit Holdings, Gokongwei said they acknowledge the significance of sustainability; thus, they integrate this in their management process.

“For us, the most important thing is to put sustainability first and foremost into the board’s agenda; we try to do this first by benchmarking and measuring what we have, second is to set targets,” Gokongwei said.

He also added that their sustainability practice follows the UN SDG, which centers on five objectives: shared success, resource secularity and resource efficiency, education and development, providing better choices, and climate action.

The Philippine Digital Convention is the most prestigious digital thought leadership event hosted by PLDT Enterprise. Titled “REVOLUTION”, this year’s PH Digicon which ran from October 6 to 8 featured over 120 industry leaders and experts, sharing their expertise on topics such as technology predictions, industry evolution, emerging technologies, among others.

Relive the three-day convention like no other via content on-demand available exclusively on phdigicon2021.com.

Investing in health and immunity as we age

Embrace a healthy lifestyle with New PROVITAL Immuna Plus

As we age, we realize how truly important it is to invest in our health. Boosting one’s immunity has become more imperative at a time when there is an increased threat in people’s physical well-being, especially as you age. As such, older people tend to develop more underlying, long-term health problems.¹

Health as investment

Good health is one of the best things we can give ourselves. Mead Johnson’s PROVITAL Immuna Plus is inviting Filipinos to invest in a healthier lifestyle and help enhance their immunity. PROVITAL Immuna Plus is an adult milk brand with Yeast Beta-glucan, a key immune-boosting ingredient which is clinically proven to reduce symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) by 64%².

“The new normal has become a wake-up call for all of us to really value our health and a strong immune system. This is why Mead Johnson is proud to introduce PROVITAL Immuna Plus while encouraging more Filipinos to embrace a healthier lifestyle,” explained Aleli Arcilla, President & General Manager, Reckitt Philippines. “Our older population are some of the most at risk and vulnerable when there are serious health threats. The good thing is that they can do something about it by taking extra good care of themselves through proper nutrition, balanced diet and exercise.”

PROVITAL Immuna Plus has Triple Immune Protection benefits, formulated with yeast beta-glucan, scientifically proven to help activate immune response to fight against infections and colds². It also contains Selenium and Vitamin C, powerful antioxidants that help regulate immune function and strengthen defense^3,4.  It is also a High Source of Vitamins A, C, E and Zinc, which help promote normal immune function. All these nutrients help activate and strengthen the body’s natural defenses so that people 50 years old and above can live their life to the fullest.

Celebrity wellness inspirations

When it comes to aging gracefully and living a healthy lifestyle, many of us look up to celebrities for inspiration. Actress Dawn Zulueta, host-news personality Suzi Entrata-Abrera, and lifestyle influencer Chuckie Dreyfus are just three of the personalities who demonstrate that looking good and feeling good requires a holistic approach. From exuding positivity to staying fit and active, they also incorporate PROVITAL Immuna Plus in their daily diet. 

Dawn, Suzie, and Chucky, recently started sharing on Instagram how PROVITAL Immuna Plus helps enhance their lives.

Dawn Zulueta’s IG post

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Chuckie Dreyfus IG Post

“The fact is, as we age, our immune health also weakens. The pandemic brought on uncertain times, so it's good to be reminded to keep our immunity in check,” shared Dawn on her Instagram post. “Despite the pandemic, I know I can count on Provital Immuna Plus to help enhance my immunity so that I can start living like a pro.”

“We need to approach health and wellness in an integrated manner. Just like Dawn, Suzi and Chuckie, drinking PROVITAL Immuna Plus twice a day while eating healthy and keeping an active lifestyle will give us a strong fighting chance against life-threatening diseases,” added Arcilla.

References:

1.      Simon AK, et. al. Evolution of the immune system in humans from infancy to old age. Proc Biol Sci. 2015 Dec 22;282(1821):20143085.

2.      Talbott SM, Talbott JA. Baker’s yeast beta-glucan supplement reduces upper respiratory symptoms and improves mood state in stressed women. J Am Coll Nutr. 2012;31(4):295-300.

3.      Fuller R, Butt H, Noakes PS, Kenyon J, Yam TS, Calder PC. Influence of yeast-derived 1,3/1,6 glucopolysaccharide on circulating cytokines and chemokines with respect to upper respiratory tract infections. Nutrition 2012;28(6):665-9.

4.      Guillin OM, et. al. Selenium, selenoprotein and viral infection. Nutrients 2019;11(9):2101.

5.      Carr AC, et. al. Vitamin C and immune function. Nutrients 2017;9(11):1211.

 

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PROVITAL Immuna Plus

New PROVITAL Immuna Plus by Mead Johnson Nutrition (Philippines), Inc. is a nutritious milk drink scientifically formulated for adults 50 years old and above. With proper diet and healthy lifestyle, Provital Immuna Plus provides Triple Immune Protection benefits from tri-blend formula of Yeast Beta-glucan, Selenium and Vitamin C that contribute to the maintenance of the normal function of the immune system, helping protect the individual against infections. Yeast Beta-Glucan helps activate immune response to fight against upper respiratory tract infection. Selenium and Vitamin C strengthens immune function and defenses. Two glasses of New PROVITAL Immuna Plus daily, together with a nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle activities, can help fight the threats of immunity-related diseases.  Learn more and check your Immunity Score today at https://www.provital.com.ph

#ProvitalImmunaPlus #TripleImmuneProtection #YeastBetaglucan #LivingLikeAPro #nutrition #adultnurtition #milk #adultmilk #immunity #health #healthylifestyle #aging

Get maximum security with the new Cherry Home Smart NVR Kit

Cherry Home introduces the newest addition to its CCTV and IoT devices, the Cherry Home Smart NVR Kit. It lets you capture and record activities within your home and save them for playback for future use.

Just when you thought your home is already packed with extra security,   check this out and you will get maximum security with the new Cherry Home Smart NVR Kit - with Four Smart Bullet Cameras and a Network Video Recorder.

This security kit is equipped with the power of four Cherry Home Smart Bullet Cameras, working simultaneously to keep as many areas covered within your house’s vicinity. 

Each camera has 1080P Full HD resolution for a much clearer view, has Smart-Human Motion Detection mode that intelligently senses actual human movements, and keeps you safe, rain or shine, with it is IP65 Certified Weatherproof feature. It also comes with 100 ° wide-angle viewing and two-way audio. It can be controlled via the Cherry Home application, which may be downloaded for FREE on your Android or iOS smartphones, and with up to 100 meters wireless transmission to boot. These cameras go along with the Network Video Recorder (NVR) which into the bargain has Full HD Four Channel Recording Playback, allows 24/7 recording, highlights up to 8TB local storage, and has provisions for HDMI and VGA connectors. 

All these features constitute a reliable security system, best for relatively larger homes with a dedicated surveillance room.

Cherry Home Smart NVR Kit key features:

• 1080P Full HD Camera
• Up to 100m Wireless Transmission
• Smart Wi-Fi app control
• IP65 certified weather-proof
• Smart Human-Detection mode
• 100-degree wide-angle viewing
• Two-way audio
• 24/7 recording
• Up to 8TB local storage
• HDMI and VGA slot

Feel the comfort of having to live under maximum protection with the Cherry Home Smart NVR Kit. Hurry and grab yours now for just P9,999.

For more information, visit: Cherry Shop PH: www.cherryshop.com.ph

Globe advises customers to protect their data to avoid being victimized by fraudsters

Amid challenging times, the incidence of getting easy money even through illegal means becomes attractive. Globe issues this warning for customers to stay vigilant and raise awareness on how to protect one's data to prevent being victims of fraud. 

A modus called “SIM swap scam” is the last step carried out by scammers, in order to take over an individual’s financial accounts -- bank account details, trading information, e-wallet and/or credit cards. 

This modus often involves a victim who’s been long targeted for the scam.  The fraudster has invested time to gather bank account details, email addresses, online credentials, personal facts and identification together with the mobile number registered with the bank for sending a one-time password (OTP).  The last leg will be to take over the SIM of the mobile number registered for the OTP sending. 

Globe urged its customers to use strong and unique passwords for their digital accounts, change it regularly, and use other authentication methods such as security keys, applications, or device prompts.

Globe advises its customers not to share personal information such as birth dates, anniversary dates, TIN, school or company ID, passport details and other information on social media, as these may compromise a customer’s safety.  Scammers and fraudsters may get the answer to your security questions from these details.

Scammers may also call pretending to be telco or bank representatives requiring some personal information and bank details in exchange for some offers or perks.  Bank statements, utility bills, delivery packages, and other documents that contain one’s personal information disposed of in an unsecured manner can also be a source of identity theft.

Here are the indications one may have been victimized by a SIM swap scam. There is a sudden loss of mobile signal. Notifications of so-called log-in attempts or activities are also received via email which the victim did not perform.

Here’s what you can do if a SIM swap occurs:

      ●       Immediately change password/PIN of bank and digital accounts

●       Monitor digital and financial accounts

●       Call Globe (211) or visit the nearest Globe Store to temporarily deactivate the line

●       Inform the concerned bank about the incident and report to concerned authorities

Globe Postpaid users may go to the new GlobeOne app under “Account Requests” or call 211 to request temporary line disconnection.  Both postpaid and prepaid customers may go to the nearest Globe Store to recover their mobile number and get a SIM replacement. 

Globe is also implementing stricter measures to prevent unauthorized SIM change.  For replacement of lost SIM, this includes 24-hour SIM reactivation to allow a stronger customer verification.  Also, a notarized affidavit of loss is mandatory patterned with the banks which require the same document when replacing lost cards and other financial records. 

To know more about Globe, visit www.globe.com.ph.

IKEA officially opens online store to the Filipinos, operates 24/7

IKEA officially opens its online store to Filipino consumers. The online store will now operate 24/7.

“After several weeks of learning from our test-run, we are glad that we are now accessible to more Filipinos,” said Georg Platzer, Store Manager of IKEA Pasay City. “We are very excited to be part of the lives of the many people in the Philippines and share in their dreams of a better life at home.”

Last September, IKEA went on a test-run for its online store, where it opened up online shopping with limited capacity. This was to test all operational and technical processes and ensure an enjoyable and hassle-free online shopping experience.

Best buys online

IKEA’s most popular items during the test run came from the home storage and workspace categories. Additionally, lower-priced home décor items like the KUPONG Alarm clock (PHP90), FEJKA Artificial potted plant (PHP290), and BONDIS Wall clock (PHP590) were some of the most added to cart items online.

Children’s items also remained popular among online visitors and shoppers, with items like the small KRAMIG Soft Toy (PHP200), the functional TROFAST Storage box (PHP150), and the fully-stocked DUKTIG Play kitchen (PHP5,990) getting added to online carts.

Ready to add to cart?

To shop online, customers must first create an IKEA website account, which is different from their IKEA Family membership information. After that, online shoppers can choose what products they want, add to cart, and then proceed to check out. IKEA accepts payments via major credit cards, GCash, and installments via BDO.

Delivery options

IKEA offers three delivery options: truck, parcel, and click and collect. Orders that do not exceed more than 30 kg in weight and 1.8 meters in length and height will be considered as parcel orders. If an order exceeds more than 30 kg, and the height and length are more than 1.8 meters, it will be considered as a truck delivery order. Online shoppers can also choose to pick up their orders in select collection points

Truck delivery orders are currently limited to Metro Manila only while parcel deliveries extend to the greater Metro Manila area including Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, parts of Quezon (up to Lucena), Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac, Bataan, and Subic.

For more information about IKEA online shopping, visit the IKEA FAQ page here.

IKEA Family

To make the most out of the IKEA shopping experience, Platzer urged shoppers to sign up for IKEA Family to begin earning points from their purchases. This also sets them up to enjoy in-store only perks once the Pasay City store opens later this year. To date, there are over 221K IKEA Family Members. Sign up to IKEA Family here.

To browse the entire IKEA range, visit the IKEA Philippines website at www.IKEA.ph.

The End is Near: Netflix unveils the trailer of the final five episodes of Money Heist, which premieres December 3rd

Netflix revealed the official trailer for Money Heist Part 5: Volume 2, the five episodes that will end this heist when they premiere worldwide on December 3rd. 

Watch the trailer Here.

 

Tokyo (Úrsula Corberó) is dead. The enemy still lurks in the Bank of Spain, wounded but as dangerous as ever. Facing their darkest hour and greatest challenge yet, the gang hatch a bold plan to get the gold out without anyone noticing. To make matters worse, the Professor makes the biggest mistake of his life.

 

Cast includes: Álvaro Morte, Itziar Ituño, Pedro Alonso, Miguel Herrán, Jaime Lorente, Esther Acebo, Enrique Arce, Darko Peric, Hovik Keuchkerian, Luka Peros, Belén Cuesta, Rodrigo de la Serna and Najwa Nimri, among others.

Here are some images from the much-awaited series:

About Netflix

Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service with over 214 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

About Vancouver Media

Vancouver Media is a television production company founded in late 2016 by Álex Pina that aims to create shows that stand out from the rest. Since its launch, it has developed Money Heist, The Pier, and White Lines, with Sky Rojo its newest addition.