Reckitt kicks off Christmas sale on Shopee with member-exclusive deals and discounts

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Reckitt is prioritizing family health this holiday season with discounts of

up to 50% off and Buy 1, Take 1 deals across its portfolio of family nutrition products!

As the so-called “ber” months come in, the days get cooler, and the air gets more festive, Filipinos know the holiday season is about to get in full swing–and with it come the numerous Christmas sales for just about everything you can imagine.

That means it’s as great a time as any to take advantage of the holiday sales to stock up on household essentials, and personal care products that you and your family need. 

Reckitt, the global leader in health, hygiene, and nutrition is once again partnering up with Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, to host a Super Brand Day on their Christmas Kickoff Sale this coming September 26 and 27.

On the Super Brand Day, families can get amazing deals such as up to 50% off, free shipping, buy 1 take 1, and vouchers on Reckitt’s trusted brands Enfagrow A+ Four, Lactum 3+6, Sustagen and Provital Adult Milks, Lysol, Durex, Veet, and Mortein. New and current brand members can earn points from their purchases on Shopee to redeem vouchers or gifts, get extra perks of 1.5x more brand membership points, and collect up to 8% coins cashback during the campaign.

Get exclusive perks when you sign up for brand membership

Being a Reckitt exclusive brand member is a great extra bonus for families looking to get the most for their money. Once you become a member, you’ll get points with every purchase, a virtual membership card, exclusive vouchers and gifts, regular updates, and the ability to redeem free products using the points you earned.

An exclusive Brand Membership is free and easy to get–you just have to follow these three steps:

1. On the Shopee mobile app, visit the Reckitt brand store (Enfagrow Official Store, Lactum Official Store, Provital & Sustagen Adult Milk Store, Veet Official Store, Reckitt Wellness PH Store, Lysol Official Store) and locate the "Membership" tab on the menu bar.

2. Select the "Join Membership Now" button, verify your details, and accept the T&Cs.

3. You’ll get 100 free bonus points, which you can use to shop and save now.

On top of the perks of being an Enfagrow Official Store brand member, moms can add on to the bonuses they get by also being a Club Mama member. On Club Mama, you can get points for your Enfagrow A+ Four Nurapro and Enfamama A+ purchases, as well as exclusive member discounts, access, events, and more! To join, all you have to do is read and accept the Terms and Conditions pop-up, and complete the sign up on both Shopee and Club Mama to get 500 bonus points1.

Exciting discounts, deals on personal and home care products

Get silky, smooth skin that lasts up to 4 weeks with Veet! Get up to 50% off, an extra 10% off voucher with a minimum spend of P250 (capped at P40), and 100% free shipping! With a minimum spend of P500 on Veet, get a free mini selfie clip-on right light plus, get an extra 15% off when you buy any three Veet products.

Aside from looking good, part of staying healthy is practicing wise and safe sex with your spouse or partner. Durex condoms are electronically tested for holes, dermatologically tested for comfort, and they perform better than standard in global quality tests, so everyone everywhere is free to enjoy sex that feels good with anyone, anywhere. Grab up to 50% off and an extra 10% off voucher with a minimum spend of P300 on the Reckitt Wellness Official Store. To add, you can get a free Bussy Cup (Vibrating) or Midoko Angel Underwear Sexy Lace Thong Panties with a minimum spend of P600 and an extra 15% off when you purchase any three Durex products.

Lastly, protect your home from over 100-illness causing germs with Lysol! Get up to 50% off with an extra 10% off voucher with a minimum spend of P1,299 (capped at P150) and nationwide free shipping with a minimum spend of P1,000 (capped at P50). You can also get a free Herb Seed Starter Kit with a purchase of participating Lysol bundles!

Protect the future of your family from dengue with up to 20% off on Mortein! Get nationwide free shipping with a minimum spend of P1,000 (capped at P50) and an extra 10% off voucher with a minimum spend of P1,299 (capped at P150 ). Plus, get a free foldable umbrella with a purchase of Mortein and Safer Homes bundles.

For both Lysol and Mortein, get free Lysol On-the-Go Antibacterial Hand and Body Wipes for every order.

So what are you waiting for? Kick off the holiday season off right and grab your nutrition, health and home must-haves from Enfagrow A+ Four, as well as Lactum 3+6, Sustagen and Provital Adult Milks, Veet, Durex, Lysol, and Mortein products during Shopee’s Christmas Kickoff Sale on September 26 and 27! 

Head to the stores’ official brand pages on Shopee, sign up for an exclusive Brand Membership, and start shopping!

1. Get the full 500 bonus points when you sign up for both Enfagrow Official Store Brand Membership and Club Mama. 200 points will be rewarded upon signing up for Enfagrow Official Store Brand Membership, and an additional 300 points will be given if you continue with the Club Mama form.

2. With proper nutrition and stimulation.

3. Superior DHA levels in Enfagrow A+ Nurapro Gentlease 3+ 35mg vs. other premium growing-up milk brands.

Disclaimer: All promos (i.e. Club Mama Loyalty Program, Shopee Brand Membership under all Reckitt Stores, discounts, deals) on this article are applicable only to promotable products.

Are you ready to be part of #OnePlusFam?

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Join the online community of the fastest-growing smartphone brand worldwide to get exciting deals and exclusive perks

Heads up, OnePlus fans! It’s your time to be part of a community that never settles as OnePlus Philippines launches its exclusive online community – the OnePlusFam.

Are you curious about this exclusive online community? Here are some other exciting reasons why you need to join the OnePlusFam:

Bringing OnePlus brand closer to Filipinos

OnePlus wants nothing but the best for Filipino tech-savvy consumers. As OnePlus takes over the local smartphone scene, they created the #OnePlusFam community to show love and appreciation to the growing OnePlus community.

The OnePlusFam aims to bring together tech-savvy smartphone enthusiasts nationwide. With this community group, it aims to foster an online community where OnePlus fans can meet and share the same enthusiasm for OnePlus with other members of the OnePlus Fam.

OnePlusFam members are also free to open discussions and post OnePlus-related content via the exclusive OnePlusFam community Facebook group. Plus, they will be the first to know about the latest news, events, and promotions of OnePlus. Exciting perks, giveaways, big discounts, contests within the online community, and exclusive access to offline events, such as product talks, await those who will become official members of the OnePlusFam.

How to join the OnePlusFam

To be part of the OnePlusFam, you just need to follow these three easy steps:

1. Visit the OnePlus Philippines’ official Facebook page and look for the pinned post, which you need to share.

2. Tag 3 friends and use the hashtag #OnePlusFam

3. Join the official OnePlusFam community page.

Select participants will proceed to the next step and get a Php500 OnePlus Lazada voucher. If you pass the final step, you can get a chance to have a free OnePlus phone and merch, get big discounts, and exclusive access.

Other exciting deals and promos will also be posted on the OnePlusFam community page in the coming months. So, hurry! Join this promo now and be part of the #OnePlusFam!

For updates and detailed promotion mechanics, visit OnePlus’ official Facebook page at OnePlus Philippines.

Xiaomi Named One of BCG’s Most Innovative Companies of 2022

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Beijing, CHINA, September, 2022 – Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has placed Xiaomi on its “50 Most Innovative Companies of 2022” list

The designation in part recognizes Xiaomi’s commitment to pursuing technological innovation and to strengthening its research and development capabilities. In the second quarter of 2022, its research and development expenses reached RMB3.8 billion, an increase of 22.8 percent year-over-year. At the Xiaomi product launch event in August, Lei Jun, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Xiaomi Group, said that Xiaomi’s R&D investment has grown at a compound annual growth rate of 39.7 percent since 2017 and is expected to reach RMB17 billion in 2022 and RMB100 billion in the next five years.

BCG’s Most Innovative Companies ranking is based in large part on a survey of more than 1,500 global innovation executives who were polled in December 2021 and January 2022. It assesses a company’s performance in four categories: global mindshare, industry peer view, industry disruption and value creation.

BCG has published its annual innovation report since 2003. Other companies on the 2022 list include Microsoft, Alphabet, IBM, Pfizer, Coca-Cola, Tencent, etc.

Xiaomi is building an ever-expanding technology ecosphere spanning smartphones, wearable devices, smart home, smart manufacturing, smart electric vehicles and bionic robots, to better connect people to the world around them and improve their lives.

Grander, more thrilling prizes up for grabs in the PLDT Home Rewards Grand Giveaway Year 2

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PLDT Home shows love to its loyal customers with the return of the Grand Giveaway promo! From September 1 to December 31, 2022, over 200 new and existing PLDT Home customers can take home grander, more thrilling rewards and prizes during the monthly draws, and a chance to win Maya credits and P5 million cash (tax-free) in the grand draw. Winners for the grand draw will be announced on January 30, 2023.

Christmas sure came early because PLDT Home will be giving away P100,000 Philippine Airlines e-gift cards to five lucky winners, plus a host of exciting prizes including Apple iPads, Nintendo Switch OLED consoles, Samsung Galaxy A32 5G phones, TP Link Wifi 5 Mesh devices, and e-vouchers from Shopee and GrabFood.

Joining the PLDT Home Rewards Grand Giveaway is simple! Follow these easy steps.

1. Enroll your PLDT Home account in the PLDT Home Rewards Program by clicking this link or by visiting pldthome.info/grander2022.

2. Earn Crystals. For every five Crystals earned, you get one raffle entry.

3. You can also use these crystals to redeem discounts from the following brand partners

PLDT Home Rewards goes #Grander with new video

To kick off the Grand Giveaway promo, PLDT Home Rewards is also launching a new video featuring Filipino actress, singer, model, and Home ambassador, Gigi De Lana.

In the new video, Gigi shows how subscribers can do it better and get a shot at a grander life by simply being a member of the PLDT Home Rewards program.

You can watch the video here:

https://youtu.be/9M5ko3llrP4

It’s really rewarding to be a PLDT Home subscriber with all these grander prizes and rewards! Be a member by signing up, earn Crystals and get a chance to win P5 million cash (tax-free) and more!

Nokia 5710 Xpress Audio – 4G feature phone with in-built wireless earbuds launches in PH

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 Love it: Enjoy a feature phone with innovative in-built wireless earbuds wrapped in a stylish package

Trust it: Stay connected with 4G VoLTE, stay charged and in touch for longer with big battery

Keep it: Experience the signature durability and robustness expected from a Nokia phone

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, 23 Sept 2022 – HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, launches in the Philippines the Nokia 5710 Xpress Audio – a new feature phone that celebrates the XpressMusic heritage and comes with detachable wireless earbuds that are stored and charged within the phone itself. The innovative design is paired with loudspeakers, audio control buttons and a big battery to bring Filipinos seamless audio for any situation.

Sancho Chak, general manager for Philippines, Hong Kong and Thailand, HMD Global:

“What Filipinos loved about the classic Nokia 5310 is made even better with the Nokia 5710 Xpress Audio which delivers audio freedom through a game changing design.  By incorporating wireless earbuds, boosting the battery, having dedicated audio control keys, and powering up to 4G, all much needed features of music lovers and millions of people who rely on feature phones for daily communication are met with extreme convenience completely on-the-go.”

Great sound and game-changing earbuds stored in the phone

Whether using the phone speaker, loudspeaker or wireless Nokia XpressAudio earbuds, the Nokia 5710 Xpress Audio meets any audio need throughout the day. Dedicated music buttons make playback easy, the in-built MP3 player stores thousands of songs, and the wireless FM radio keeps users in the loop at home or on the move.

As well as delivering great sound, the detachable wireless earbuds deliver on convenience. When not in use, the earbuds are housed beneath a sleek and robust slider on the back of the phone- saving user’s space in their pocket, and stopping them from wondering where their earbuds are, and letting them charge on the go.

The wireless earbuds will also be compatible with Nokia smartphones should fans wish to switch between devices.

Robust and reliable

In addition to superior build quality, fans can trust the Nokia 5710 XpressAudio  with a great experience every time they pick up the phone or play their favourite songs. The big 1450 mAh battery delivers hours of talk and playback time and lasts for weeks on standby. Call quality is achieved with environmental noise cancellation and VoLTE support, so one’s voice is clear even in busy surroundings.

Long-lasting performance

The feature phone’s stylish design has a rounded shape specifically to improve grip. The Nokia 5710 XpressAudio has gone through rigorous testing to ensure it meets the exacting durability standards so it can keep performing and continue to look great for a long time.

Pricing and availability

The Nokia 5710 XpressAudio in black/red colour variant can be purchased for only Php 4,190 in  all Nokia mobile authorized resellers online and physical stores nationwide starting September 30. Fans can get this new feature phone for pre-order with Php 200 off exclusively at the Nokia mobile store in Shopee only from September 23 until September 30 only.

 

Shopee teams up with the Department of Health to push Booster Vaccination

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In line with its continuous commitment to help every Filipino increase their protection against COVID-19, Shopee has partnered with the Department of Health (DOH) for the Bakunahang Bayan: PinasLakas Special Vaccination Days campaign from September 26-30, to facilitate the rapid mobilization of COVID-19 vaccination among all eligible populations.

As part of the campaign, a dedicated page will be accessible in-app to educate users on the benefits and importance of vaccination from September 26 to 30, 2022. Local government units (LGUs) across the country are likewise encouraged to include vaccination sites such as schools, malls, plazas, and places of worship where Filipinos can conveniently walk-in to get their COVID-19 booster shot on special vaccination days.

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, shared, “It is a great privilege for us to partner with the DOH once again. Through this partnership, we aim to leverage our platform to provide Filipinos with access to accurate and important information about booster shots and COVID-19 vaccination. Through proper education and collaboration, we can work together to fight the spread of COVID-19 in the Philippines.”

This campaign is one of the multiple initiatives that Shopee has launched to support Filipinos in their pre to post vaccination journey. In 2021, Shopee launched the Resbakuna Vaccine Education Campaign, also in partnership with the DOH; the Fully Vaxxed package which incentivized users to complete their vaccination doses; and Vaccination Center Support, which provided food, health essentials, and air coolers to chosen vaccination centers in Makati, Taguig, and Quezon City.

Assistant Secretary Beverly Lorraine Ho, OIC-Undersecretary of the Department of Health shared “Every Filipino plays a vital role in achieving the wall of immunity and protecting every single member of our community, especially the most vulnerable. We are grateful to be partnering with Shopee once more to maximize their platform in effectively reaching, engaging, and educating even more Filipinos on the importance of getting their COVID-19 vaccines and booster doses.”

With the  aim of boosting 50 percent of the general population and fully vaccinating 90 percent of the target senior citizens, the Bakunahang Bayan: PinasLakas Special Vaccination Days campaign is expected to educate Filipinos of the benefits the COVID-19 vaccines provide. Through these initiatives, the DOH hopes to encourage even more of our kababayans to receive their booster shots, most especially our senior citizens and the vulnerable population.

From September 26-30, users can learn more about Bakunahang Bayan: PinasLakas Special Vaccination Days through the dedicated in-app page on the Shopee app.

 

Gretchen Ho Lives Out ‘Woman In Action’ Advocacy in new Travel Infotainment Show on One News

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From being a star athlete in college to becoming a respected news anchor and sports host, Gretchen Ho has come a long way in charting her own path and making a name for herself. She has been dubbed as a “woman in action” and an empowered one at that, with her projects and advocacies making a big difference in people’s lives.

This October, Gretchen becomes a fearless wanderer in her new travel infotainment show, Woman In Action, where she explores remote places in the country, highlighting not just their beauty, but also the unique stories of the communities that will inspire and move people to action.

“I’ve found that traveling is best done by going off the beaten path. As a runner, I’ve made it a point to run in each destination I go to, and the streets always reveal something that tourist destinations won’t. It’s in connecting with the people that we really understand and learn about a place. What you will find in this show is not just a sense of adventure, but also a desire to create sustainable impact everywhere we go. That impact isn’t a one-way street though, as we, together with the audiences, seek to be moved and changed by what we see, hear and know” said Gretchen Ho, host of Woman In Action.

Premiering on October 1, 7:30 pm on Cignal TV’s One News, with a catch-up airing the next day at 8:00 pm on One PH, Woman In Action celebrates life and the countless adventures the world has to offer. Gretchen will take viewers on a riveting journey of awesome discoveries, and at the same time, bringing to light the situation of each community.

With Gretchen’s combined passion for travel, adventure, and public service, Woman In Action delves into each escapade, sharing How To’s and challenges, featuring stories about different individuals and communities, and addressing social problems with a call to action.

“What I’ve found in my years working in the media is that there are many young brilliant people all over the country just waiting for an opportunity. My show seeks to be a vehicle for that – to connect those people to local communities and to our audiences, in an effort to create, not just memories, but also, opportunities. I’m excited for this chance to be able to write and document some of the stories and take a more active part as producer of the show”, added Gretchen.

As an all-around and hardworking woman-in-action, Gretchen has been on a blazing path from her college volleyball days up to her illustrious hosting career. Honed by her dedication and passionate work, Gretchen has become an icon among this generation’s empowered women who weather the proverbial storms in pursuit of their life goals. The success of her recent campaign, #DonateABikeSaveAJob, helped a thousand families, with more than 1,500 bicycles donated to frontliners and workers for easier transportation during the height of the pandemic. Truly a Woman in Action, Gretchen inspires women to stay true to their calling, find their courage and willpower, and forge their own path to success.

‘Changing the world: one story, one action at a time,’ Woman In Action encourages viewers to be socially responsible travelers and, through its featured stories, inspire people to take action and help entire communities. Join Gretchen Ho in her travels and explorations in Woman In Action, starting this October 1, 7:30 pm on One News via Cignal, available on CH. 8 SD and CH. 250 HD. You can also catch Woman In Action on SatLite CH. 60 and on the Cignal Play app. Re-watch the episodes the following day at 8:00 pm on One PH, CH. 1.

Keeping up with Mr. Pure Energy - Gary V on his diabetes journey and living freely

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Gary Valenciano, an icon, well known as Mr. Pure Energy, shared how he manages his journey while battling diabetes for more than four decades now.

A roundtable webinar conversation was held with the Mr. Pure Energy, Gary Valenciano, regarding his new diabetes journey, shares his ways of managing the disease and he also revealed his secret weapon in fighting it.

Gary has been battling type 1 diabetes since he was 14 years old. “I was diagnosed with it. I was fourteen years old. My sugar level hit 700-something plus. At least during my time, from what I know, the normal level goes from 80 to 120. I don’t know if that has changed because a lot has changed. But, when I’m within that level, I’m fine.”

The biggest challenge for him when it comes to diabetes is “self-monitoring.” Ogie Alcasid's daughter adviced him to have of the CGM (continuous glucose monitoring) to monitor his sugar level. And that helped Gary to monitor his sugar level. Doing old methods like finger pricking and it was a relief to have continuous glucose monitoring (CGM).

"Actually, I felt like a chemist because there is no such thing as finger pricking of blood. It was actually done with a test tube, a tablet, and urine. And I would have to gather a few drops into a dropper and drop it in and I would determine how high or low my sugar was, depending on how the tablet responded," said Gary.

“Traditional glucose monitoring uses finger pricking which can be quite painful for some patients. But now, glucose monitoring devices have been revolutionized and innovative technologies have come in, resulting in the development of CGMSs,” Dr. Michael Villa, immediate past president of the Philippine College of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism shared. 

“Then, years went by. I started finger pricking. And, I did that for a long time. In fact, my skin in my fingertips would start getting thick. When I would actually need to use my fingers for the touchscreen later on, sometimes, it would not recognize that. So, I had to use another set of fingers in order to do that,” as Gary continued his story.

Gary V on living freely with FreeStyle Libre

“The technology started advancing and I’m so thankful for that. All the more, it spurred me on to carry the advocacy and helping Filipinos living with diabetes,” Gary said.

FreeStyle Libre comes along and helped him finally live freely with his diabetes journey.

The FreeStyle Libre system is a new revolutionary way of glucose monitoring. It replaces the conventional way of measuring glucose using finger pricks.

Through strict monitoring, proper diet, and a healthy lifestyle, he has been living a full and active life since. Gary said that the Freestyle Libre CGM by Abbott makes it easy for him to ensure that his blood sugar is at healthy levels during the day.

The Freestyle Libre uses a discreet sensor that is attached to the back of the arm. This is then paired to a portable device. The sensor is easy to apply and lasts for up to 14 days. It is also water resistant so it can be worn even while bathing, swimming, and exercising.

Meanwhile, the reader can scan through clothing. Once paired with the device, the Freestyle Libre reader provides up to 8 hours of glucose monitoring per day with a trend arrow and graphs showing glucose levels throughout the monitoring period. It can also hold up to 90 days of glucose data which can be shown to doctors during the scheduled checkups.

“Diabetes is a condition that requires an almost 24-hour maintenance system. I’m just thankful for Abbott’s Freestyle Libre for allowing me to face life with a smile. The device has really helped me and my family in addressing diabetes and living life to the fullest,” Gary shared.

To know more details about FreeStyle Libre and learn how to manage your diabetes easily, visit their website.

OneRepublic Live in Concert coming to Manila on February 23

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GRAMMY® nominated, multi-platinum selling band OneRepublic announces their much-awaited return to Asia in February 2023. The ‘Live in Concert’ tour will be coming to MANILA on February 23 at the Araneta Coliseum. Presented by Wilbros Live. Tickets will go on-sale on September 30, 10AM via TicketNet.com.ph and TicketNet outlets nationwide.

OneRepublic, fronted by the enigmatic Ryan Tedder, have provided some of the most memorable and successful pop hits of their generation, including chart and streaming smashes “Apologize”, “Stop and Stare”, “Rescue Me” and “Counting Stars”. On the 27th of August 2020, the band released their new single, “Someday”, in which the group also debuted the video for their new song. The album includes previously released tracks which combined have over 2.5 billion global streams, “Run”, “Somebody To Love”, “Wanted”, “Better Days” and “Rescue Me”, which has been certified RIAA Gold.

The band has blasted back into global charts with their smash hit “I Ain’t Worried” which is featured in the blockbuster movie, Top Gun: Maverick. The video, directed by Isaac Rentz, includes stunning footage from the film. OneRepublic has amassed more than 5 billion streams on Spotify to date with all their smash hits.

Beebly, Globe treat readers with discounts on premium Books

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To make reading more accessible to everyone across the Philippines, Beebly, the first mobile e-library and e-bookstore for Fiipinos, is excited to announce a new partnership with Globe, the Philippines' leading digital solutions platform and top telecommunications company. The two companies are bringing exclusive discounts for all Globe Rewards customers who love to read.

Without using any rewards points, all Globe customers with an active New GlobeOne account may avail of a discount of up to 40% on premium titles available for purchase inside the app.

Beebly began with a dream of making learning more accessible to Filipinos. As the nation’s first digital library and bookstore, it hopes to encourage learning in a convenient and easy-to-use platform. Now, anyone with a smartphone can choose from a wide selection of educational and creative materials and learn on the go.

Once subscribed to Beebly, users will have immediate access to online study resources and popular eBooks, among others. The digital membership also grants access to other creative content and learning resources to develop various skills.

The platform is a game-changer, encouraging both the young and more senior to learn together at home.

“Our company harnessed our expertise in technology to create a platform where Filipinos, particularly young students, can easily access both educational and recreational reading materials. We have also developed a proprietary device that will soon allow students to read, review, and study their lessons via Beebly even without wifi or data,” shared Jackeline Chua, COO of Beebly.

“We hope through our app, we can significantly contribute to students’ learning and overall, encourage more young Filipinos to embrace the habit of reading,” added Jyotirmoy Saha, Beebly CEO.

Globe Chief Commercial Officer Issa Guevarra-Cabreira cited how Globe’s partnership with Beebly helps the company move forward in its goal of enabling inclusive education in the Philippines.

“We at Globe constantly think of ways to innovate to help improve the quality of education in the Philippines. We are proud to partner with Beebly in this initiative to provide a digital resource that makes books and other reading materials accessible to Filipino learners right in the palm of their hands, backed by reliable connectivity through our #1stWorldNetwork,” she said.

To date, Beebly has over 6,000 educational and recreational reading materials and has partnered with big publishing groups such as ABS-CBN Publishing, Precious Pages, and Summit Media.

Beebly is now available for download in the Philippines on all Android and iOS devices. 

World Vision joins Globe’s Hapag Movement to help alleviate hunger

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Christian humanitarian organization World Vision Development Foundation has become the newest member of the Globe of Good ecosystem of partners, as it has joined Globe’s hunger alleviation program, the Hapag Movement.

World Vision’s participation will contribute significantly to the larger goal of feeding and empowering 100,000 families or half a million individuals within four years.

The Hapag Movement is Globe’s united fight against hunger through technology. It helps address the problem of involuntary hunger and joblessness affecting millions of low-income Filipinos by connecting multi-sectoral partners and mobilizing local and international donations from multiple sources.

As a global group devoted to improving the lives of children and their communities, World Vision joins other Globe partners– the Ayala Foundation, Caritas Philippines, and the Tzu Chi Foundation– in a holistic intervention to benefit vulnerable families in the country.

Hapag’s community support includes food distribution programs in the most disadvantaged communities, capacity-building sessions for upskilling and micro-entrepreneurship, provision of seed capital through microlending to jumpstart livelihood activities, and access to employment opportunities via partner companies.

Specifically, World Vision’s livelihood programs under the Hapag Movement center on financial literacy, capacity-building for the Antique CoMSCA Credit and Cooperative (AnCCC), with plans to put up a mini grocery and meat processing business.

It also includes swine dispersal and basket weaving training, as well as the Himaya 2 Fishing Boat Project, which aims to increase the daily income of fishing families in the program area.

“Our goal is to bring nation-builders together to achieve sustainable and inclusive development by leveraging the power of technology. Beyond supplemental feeding, our collaboration with mobilization partners like World Vision will also provide our beneficiaries with livelihood opportunities to help sustain them long after the program’s roll-out,” said Yoly Crisanto, Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer at Globe.

The Hapag Movement is anchored on Globe’s Alagang Globe campaign, focusing on the company’s ecosystem of relevant services and products which enable Filipinos to uplift their lives.

This is part of Globe’s commitment to leverage technology to make meaningful change in society, aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which highlight the roles of infrastructure and innovation as crucial drivers of economic growth and development under SDG No. 9.

World Vision Resource Development Director Jun Godornes shares, “Tackling the issue of hunger involves more than just the usual supplemental feeding and one-time activities. Interventions should also involve providing livelihood opportunities and capacity-building programs that can help sustain families even after initial interventions.”

He continued, “World Vision believes in nurturing, not just the immediate beneficiary, but also creating a sustainable and holistic program for the whole community. As the famous saying goes: ‘If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime.’”

Hunger has been a major challenge for Filipinos since the onset of the pandemic. According to the 1st Quarter 2022 Social Weather Stations Survey, 12.2% or 3.1 million families, or an estimated 15.5 million individuals, regularly experience involuntary hunger.

This is primarily caused by loss of livelihood, which has affected low-income families’ capability to support their daily needs. The Philippine Statistics Authority’s Labor Force Survey placed the unemployment rate at 5.8% or 2.87 million individuals as of March 2022.

Globe invites its customers and partners to help put food on the table for every family in need. They may donate via GCash or use their Rewards points to support the movement through the New GlobeOne app.

To support, simply download the New GlobeOne app and donate your Rewards points for as low as P1. 

Just follow these steps:

QR ng AUB, GCash, Metrobank, and Unionbank? I-Maya na yan!

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You can now use your Maya app to scan to pay AUB, GCash, Metrobank, and Unionbank QR codes at your favorite stores – making your payments easy and hassle-free. Similarly, the Maya QR is ready to be scanned by these different financial apps as soon as these apps make the feature available.

To start paying with Maya using the QR codes of these e-wallets and banks, just look for the QR Ph logo featuring the blue, red, and yellow design in the middle. QR Ph is the national standard for QR payments, launched by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

Spotting this design in a QR code means it is QR Ph-enabled, and you can conveniently scan it using your Maya app to pay for your purchases. Maya users will be delighted to know that they can quickly scan to pay for their purchases in more merchants nationwide wherever they see the QR Ph symbol. In the same way, users of any financial app that is QR Ph-compliant can also scan Maya QR codes to pay for their purchases.

Maya is the first fintech in the Philippines to adopt the QR Ph national standard for person-to-person payments in November 2019 and for person-to-merchant payments in April 2021. As the leader in QR Ph adoption, Maya fully supports the BSP thrust for interoperable payments, including QR Ph, making convenient cashless payments more accessible to Filipinos.

Maya is the all-in-one money app bringing Filipinos bolder ways to master their money. On top of enabling users to pay via QR, it empowers users to manage all their finances in one app. Completely free to download and register, it packs a feature-rich e-wallet, an inclusive digital bank, and everything else you need to save, spend, grow, and manage your money—right from your smartphone.

Maya is powered by the country's only end-to-end digital payments company, PayMaya Philippines, and Maya Bank for digital banking services. To know more about Maya, visit maya.ph or follow @mayaiseverything on Facebook, IG, Tiktok, and YouTube and @mayaofficialph on Twitter. Join our Telegram community at https://t.me/TeamMayaPH for Maya exclusives.

The Cherry Home Smart Multi-Color Bulb will add more life to your Crib

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The era of traditional light bulbs that can do no more than just keeping your home lit, is long over. Enter, in all its glory, the Cherry Home Smart Multi-Color Bulb which is crafted to upstage your old and boring LED.

A far cry from your average light bulb, this product lives up to its name and works wonders as an IoT device. Imagine adjusting your smartphone’s brightness at a level that’s suitable for more comfortable use. Through the Cherry Home application, you can do the same with your Cherry Home Smart Multi-Color Bulb. Whether you want to dim or brighten it is all up to you and that is also made very easy—just download the app for FREE.

In terms of convenience, this is compatible with both Google Home and Amazon Echo/Alexa so you can control it using voice command. It is fairly bright at 806 lumens and 11 Watts, plus it comes with a wide array of 16 million RGB multi-colored lights to choose from.

Level up your home lighting for only P285. To purchase, visit your nearest Cherry Concept Stores and partner retail stores. For other smart IoT devices check out:

Cherry Shop PH: www.cherryshop.com.ph

TCL Introduces TCL FreshIN Series Air Conditioner to Offer Healthier and More Comfortable Experience

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TCL FreshIN Series Inverter Air Conditioner FreshIN+ 60m/h Air Engine Temp. Balancing QuadruPun Filters SMART AIR SOFT CARE

TCL Electronics, a leading consumer electronics brand, has introduced the TCL FreshIN Series air conditioners to the Philippine market—the latest premium addition to the TCL Smart home ecosystem, different from conventional AC, which circulates air inside the house. TCL FreshIN Series features an all-around fresh air system that transports the fresh air from the outdoors to the indoors helping increase the oxygen and humidity level to offer users an unprecedented intimate experience of health and care.

FreshIN Series is available in 1.0HP and 1.5HP models, which can complement any space.

The FreshIN Series includes premium key features, such as its “FreshIN+” that will let you know when the fresh air enters your room with a blue light. The Temperature Balancing feature avoids uncomfortable temperature fluctuations. After the fresh air is drawn in, it will be either cooled down or warmed up to match the level required with ±0.5°C precision control.

FreshIN models feature a high-powered air engine, so you can enjoy up to 60 cubic meters of fresh air per hour, which could easily deliver pure clean air for most indoor spaces.

Air purification has now become a priority for consumers. The FreshIN Series features a highly efficient system using QuadruPuri Filters: the fresh air will pass through 4 different layers (a preliminary filter, a silver ion antibacterial layer, a HEPA high-efficiency filter, and a high-density filter).

TCL FreshIN Series also features Gentle Breeze Mode with more than one thousand micro-holes to create a soft laminar airflow, offering a comfortable breeze without a harsh, direct cold draft.

Connected with the TCL Home App, the FreshIN Series is compatible with Google Assistant, which gives users control of the air conditioner 24/7 with a smartphone or TCL TV with simple voice commands.

Only a clean air conditioner can keep the air in your home fresh. The CleanXpress function reminds you when it’s time to clean and makes it easy to keep it pristine. Controlled through the TCL Home app, the auto clean function is an efficient system that utilizes water molecules in the air to eliminate impurities. And, for effortless manual cleaning, the unit is designed to be taken apart and reassembled quickly.

Key features

FreshIN+

QuadruPuri Filter

Temperature Balancing

Air Engine

Gentle Breeze

Smart Inverter Technology

CleanXpress Innovation

Smart Control (IoT)

Native Style Cooling

360° Airflow

4-Way Airflow

Sleep Mode

Fast Cooling

Deep Clean

Ion Generator

*Product availability, appearance, and functionality may differ between regions. For regional sales information, please consult the TCL representatives in your community.

For more information, please visit: https://www.tcl.com/ph/en/air-conditioners/tac-chsd-fai

Coca-Cola Philippines and partners mobilize over 400 volunteers to join coastal cleanup

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Despite rain, volunteers from over 30 organizations join International Coastal Cleanup activation at Subic Bay

Over 30 organizations gathered last September 17 at Subic Bay to pluck away debris and trash along its coastline and waters. Armed with cleaning kits provided by Coca-Cola Philippines and taught to properly segregate waste collected from the cleanup by the Lighthouse Legacy Foundation, some 430 volunteers were undeterred by the rain and joined many other groups and organizations in the country who participated in the annual International Coastal Cleanup (ICC). Employees of Coca-Cola Philippines from Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, and Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines’ (CCBPI) North Luzon Commercial Unit also joined this year’s ICC at Subic.

Organized by Coca-Cola Philippines in partnership with Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority and the Lighthouse Legacy Foundation, this year’s ICC activity at Subic Bay helped to deliver on the ongoing commitment of Coca-Cola Philippines to create partnerships that promote a debris-free environment, consistent with the World Without Waste vision of the company.

“At Coca-Cola, we recognize our responsibility to help solve the global plastic waste problem. To help create a World Without Waste, we have a global goal to help collect and recycle the equivalent of every bottle and can we sell by 2030. This is an ambitious goal that we cannot achieve alone, which is why we collaborate with like-minded organizations to help drive collective action,” said Jonah de Lumen-Pernia, Director for the Philippines Franchise, Coca-Cola ASEAN & South Pacific.

“We are grateful to all the volunteers who traveled to Subic, brought their family and friends, and chose to spend their Saturday with us doing coastal cleanup. It feels great to see the sense of volunteerism for the environment alive through this ICC event, especially after a two-year hiatus,” said Atty. Cashmer Dirampaten, Director for Public Affairs, Communications, and Sustainability, Coca-Cola Franchise East Region, Coca-Cola ASEAN & South Pacific.

The ICC is a global movement where volunteers from more than 90 countries simultaneously remove debris from shorelines, rivers, lakes, and waterways; raise environmental awareness; and provide information that will guide and influence decision-making bodies and industries in developing smart solutions to the persisting marine debris problem.

Addressing a persisting challenge

SBMA Chair Rolen Paulino emphasized the importance of working together to ensure a sustainable future and healthy environment for the next generation. “Mga bata, makinig kayo. Para sa inyo itong ginagawa namin. Sana may maiwan pa kami na environment [para sa inyo]. Sana ‘yung ilog natin malinis pa, sana ‘yung beaches natin [ay] pwede pang paliguan. Request ko lang [na] huwag na tayong makadagdag [ng basura]. Be conscious, sa atin lang [galing] ito lahat,” he said, addressing the volunteers. “Nagpapasalamat ako [na] merong Lighthouse [Legacy Foundation] at Coca-Cola na gustong maging maganda pa ‘yung titirhan ng mga bata, ng mga next generation."

(Kids, listen. We are doing these cleanup initiatives for your generation. I truly hope that we can leave a clean, healthy environment for you. I hope we can keep our rivers clean, and our beaches safe for swimming. I ask you all to please avoid throwing away trash into the environment. Let’s manage it properly. Be conscious because this pollution was also caused by us. I thank the Lighthouse Legacy Foundation and Coca-Cola for undertaking programs that address the roots of plastic pollution for our children and their next generation.)

“Joining the coastal cleanup, I learned a lot about proper waste collection, segregation, and recycling, which I plan to share with my loved ones. We all need to help reduce waste, and this initiative is an opportunity to get everyone to realize that safeguarding the environment is a shared responsibility,” shares a volunteer from Alon at Araw organization, which had the largest delegation of volunteers during the cleanup.

The annual ICC event is an opportunity to reinvigorate the spirit of volunteerism among Filipinos by enlisting their participation in helping reduce marine litter. “It is important for the Philippines to act quickly on the matter because failure to do so would mean irreparable damage to our marine resources,” said Zed Avecilla, Executive Director, Lighthouse Legacy Foundation. “The annual ICC is always a good opportunity to raise awareness on marine pollution and the importance of proper waste segregation and disposal.”

This ICC activity in Subic this year was able to divert 733.46 kilos of marine debris, equivalent to 295 sacks of waste. Recyclable plastics will be brought to partner recycling organizations such as Precious Plastics Philippines and Sentinel Upcycling Technologies, while the rest will be considered for waste to energy or will be brought to landfills.

ICC activity in other areas

CCBPI—the bottling arm of Coca-Cola in the Philippines—also activated 20 of its sites to participate in ICC activity in other parts of the country from September 16 to 17, and 19. Across its vast footprint in the country, CCBPI aim to refresh the Philippines and make a difference as it strives to operate its business with the highest sustainability standards.

“CCBPI’s yearly participation in the International Coastal Cleanup is just one of the many ways we ensure that we remain an integral part in supporting a debris-free environment for the communities we operate in. As we help reduce marine litter, we unceasingly accelerate our used clear PET plastic bottle collection efforts nationwide — helping to turn our World Without Waste commitment into reality through the collaboration of our employees and partners across the Philippines,” said Atty. Juan Lorenzo Tañada, Corporate and Regulatory Affairs Director of Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc.

Commitment to a World Without Waste

In 2018, Coca-Cola announced its global vision of a World Without Waste including the ambitious goals of helping collect a bottle or can for every one it sells by 2030 and using at least 50% recycled content in its packaging by 2025.

To encourage recycling and promote a circular economy, in 2019, the beverage company introduced the Philippines’ first beverage bottles made from 100% recycled plastic material (excluding the cap and label) with the launch of its Viva! Mineralized water and Sprite 500ml clear bottles made from 100% recycled plastic.

Moreover, Coca-Cola also placed “Recycle Me” on all of its package labels across Coca-Cola brands in the Philippines to promote and remind consumers about the value of recycling and how everyone can take part in the recycling process.

Coca-Cola Philippines, and its community partners nationwide, also made its accessible for consumers to know where to drop off their used PET bottles through the Coca-Cola Philippines website.

“We recognize that there continues to be too much plastic in the world ending up where it shouldn’t be. Nobody wants to see that. At Coca-Cola, we’re fully committed to making our vision of a World Without Waste come to life,” said Tony Del Rosario, Coca-Cola Philippines President and VP for Franchise Operations for the ASEAN and South Pacific Unit-East Asia Region.