Christmas bonanza at Xiaomi's 12.12 Sale

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Up to 66% off on various smartphone, AIoT goodies from Dec 12-14

Brace yourself for Xiaomi’s 12-12 sale, which kicks off from December 12 to December 14, 2022. Christmas has indeed come early as you can get up to 66% off on a wide variety of Xiaomi products via Shopee and Lazada.

The flagship Xiaomi 12 Pro will be up for grabs for only Php 44,799 – a significant price drop from its regular price of Php 48,999. The regular Xiaomi 12 is also heavily discounted at only Php 35,799.

Smartphone Sale via Shopee & Lazada

The new Xiaomi 12T Pro, boasting a professional-level 200-megapixel primary camera, will be offered at Php 37,999, while the Xiaomi 12T is available for only Php 26,999.

Xiaomi’s budget smartphones have been discounted further for 12.12, with the Redmi 10A (3+64GB) now available for just Php 4,999, the Redmi 9C (3+64GB) priced at Php 4.590, the Redmi Note 11 (6+128GB) at Php 7,999 and the Redmi Note 10 Pro (6+128GB) discounted to Php 9,490.

Here’s a list of participating Xiaomi smartphones and their 12.12 prices via Shopee and Lazada:

Product	Exclusive 12.12 Price via Shopee & Lazada
Redmi 10A (3+64GB)	Php 4,999
Redmi 10C (4+64GB)	Php 5,399
Redmi 10C (4+128GB)	Php 6,599
Redmi 9C (3+64GB)	Php 4,590
Redmi 9C (4+128GB)	Php 5,790
Redmi Note 10 Pro (6+128GB)	Php 9,490
Redmi Note 10 Pro (8+128GB)	Php 11,490
Redmi Note 11 (4+64GB)	Php 5,990
Redmi Note 11 (6+128GB)	Php 7,999
Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G (8+128GB)	Php 16,999
Redmi Note 11S (6+64GB)	Php 7,999
Xiaomi 12 (8+256GB)	Php 35,799
Xiaomi 12 Lite (8+128GB)	Php 21,999
Xiaomi 12 Lite (6+128GB)	Php 20,999
Xiaomi 12 Pro (12+256GB)	Php 44,799
Xiaomi 12T (8+256GB)	Php 26,999
Xiaomi 12T Pro (12+256GB)	Php 37,999
Redmi Pad (4+128GB)	Php 10,999
Redmi Pad (6+128GB)	Php 12,999

Xiaomi AIoT products on sale via Lazada

Xiaomi's amazing AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) products are also available in the 12.12 Sale. Gift your loved ones the best wearables, smart home appliances, entertainment gadgets, and more!

The Xiaomi Mi TV P1E 65" Smart TV will be available for only Php 29,999, from its regular price of Php 33,999.

Other fantastic deals include the RedmiBook15 Laptop 11th Gen Intel® Core™. Sporting a beautiful 15.6-inch Full HD screen powered by up to Core i5-11300H processor, it will be available for only Php 34,999.

The Xiaomi Mi TV P1 32" Android TV is priced at only Php 8290, while the stylish Xiaomi Smartwatch S1 Active is going for only Php 7,499.

Here’s a list of available AIoT products during the 12.12 Sale via Lazada:

Product	Exclusive 12.12 Price via Lazada
RedmiBook15 Laptop 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11300H	Php 34,999
Xiaomi Smart Band 7	Php 2,199
Xiaomi Mi Wireless Outdoor Security Camera 1080p Set (Outdoor Camera & Indoor Receiver)	Php 4,199
Xiaomi Mi TV P1 32" Android TV	Php 8,290
Xiaomi Mi TV P1 43" Android TV	Php 14,990
Xiaomi Mi TV P1 50" Android TV	Php 19,990
Xiaomi Mi TV P1 55" Android TV	Php 21,990
Xiaomi Smart Watch S1 Active	Php 7,499
Xiaomi Smart Watch S1	Php 9,499
Xiaomi Router 4C (White)	Php 369
Redmi Buds 3 Pro	Php 2,399
Xiaomi Mi Motion Activated Night Light 2	Php 449
Xiaomi Mi Ionic Hair Dryer	Php 1,709
Xiaomi Mi 1.5L Electric Smart Kettle Pro - Fast Boiling Stainless Steel with LED Digital Screen and App Control via Bluetooth	Php 1,699
Xiaomi Mi Vacuum Mop Pro 2100Pa suction rate Sweep & Mo with LDS Laser Navigation	Php 13,599
Xiaomi Mi WiFi Router 4A Giga Version - Up to 128 Devices	Php 1,349
Xiaomi Mi Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner Light	Php 6,799
Xiaomi Curved Gaming Monitor 34"	Php 20,999
Xiaomi Desktop Monitor 27"	Php 8,999
Xiaomi Desktop Monitor 1C 23.8"	Php 6,799
Redmi Watch 2 Lite Smart Watch (Blue)	Php 2,299
Xiaomi Mi Camera 2K (Magnetic Mount)	Php 1,259
Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro	Php 10,599
Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Lite	Php 5,599
Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4	Php 7,899
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro	Php 15,999
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2	Php 11,399
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Lite	Php 7,899
Xiaomi Mi Vacuum Cleaner Mini	Php 1,499
Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro	Php 5,999

Don't miss out on Xiaomi’s 12.12 Sale from December 12-14, 2022. Here’s a link to the participating Xiaomi smartphones on Shopee and Lazada. Meanwhile, Xiaomi’s participating AIoT products can be directly accessed via these links in Shopee and Lazada.

For more exclusive updates, follow Xiaomi’s Facebook page and visit the website for details.

Enjoy wonder at home this holiday season with the latest GFiber offer with Disney+ from Globe At Home

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Globe At Home brings an enhanced fiber broadband experience for the whole family with its affordable, fast and reliable GFiber Unli plan that comes with the newly launched Disney+ streaming platform.

Enjoy watching the incredible content on Disney+ with GFiber Unli 2499, with speeds of up to 500 Mbps, with a 12-month Premium Plan for Disney+. Gather the family in the TV room for exciting movie nights together!

“With the new GFiber Unli plans with Disney+, families will be able to look forward to coming home to spend movie time together and enjoy some of their favorite Disney films,” said Janis Legaspi-Racpan, Head of Globe At Home Brand Management.

Customers who subscribe to the GFiber Unli Plan 2499 with the Premium Plan for Disney+ also get access to a VIP hotline, free landline and a Home Squad visit, where Globe’s tech experts deliver personalized intelligent home assessment and installation. The team can also make home visits as early as the same day these are requested.

The GFiber Unli plans are powered by the next-generation WiFi 6 modem, which can connect more devices with increased range and improved power efficiency.

All existing Globe At Home customers can also catch blockbuster films, original Disney+ titles, and access an incredible collection of entertainment content through the Disney+ Premium Plan for P369 a month or P2,950 a year.

Meanwhile, customers who upgrade to GFiber Unli 2499 will be able to enjoy the same benefits on us. Customers also have the option to charge their subscription fee to their Globe at Home bill through the GlobeOne app.

Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, Star, and so much more. It features a vast and extensive collection of beloved characters, movies and shows that inspire hope, wonder and joy, power imaginations anew, and energize spirits.

To avail of the latest GFiber Unli plans, visit https://new.globe.com.ph/gfiber.

COMCO Southeast Asia appoints Head of Digital and ICOM together with Camp COMCO top graduates to beef up expansion

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Fast moving to its 7th year, COMCO Southeast Asia (SEA) reinforces its expansion as it appoints seasoned communications practitioner Michelle “Mish” Marie Casal to be the group’s newest Deputy Account Operations Director and Digital, Social and Content Administrator.

With over a decade of experience in digital and integrated marketing, public relations, brand strategy, and business development, Mish leads COMCO’s digital and integrated communications (ICOM) business unit that offers services like social media management, digital activation and public relations, influencer marketing, multimedia arts, video storytelling, and community management, among others. She leads the management of COMCO’s key digital and integrated communications accounts such as Lamoiyan Corporation’s Licealiz Anti-Head Lice Shampoo, logistics giant Lalamove, leading home-improvement store Mr.DIY, health products producer APLGO, Sun Life Asia Service Center Philippines, the shared services arm of Sun Life Philippines, the European Higher Education Fair of the European Union in the Philippines, and Uratex Monobloc.

Throughout her career, Mish was able to hone expertise in almost all industries such as real estate, healthcare, FMCG, BPO, B2B, and more. Some of the clients she’s worked with include MSD, Aboitiz Land, DHL, Victory Liner, and Shell.

Apart from Mish, the Agency also welcomes Pinky Tuason Integrated Communications Supervisor and Paula Jhea Sison as Brand Communications Officer.

Pinky is an accomplished communications professional with experience in writing, events management, content creation and planning, design, and video editing. She has a diverse work background having worked in industries ranging from manufacturing to technology and social institutions. Before joining COMCO SEA, Pinky was already an award winner after bagging two prestigious Anvil Awards: The Anvil Award of Excellence for “Bachang Advocacy” for Canon and the Anvil Award of Recognition for “PMTV Heads Up!” for Philip Morris International.

Meanwhile, Paula is an exceptional communications practitioner and writer with extensive experience in the government relations industry. For two consecutive years, she received the Pag-Asa ng Bayan Award (Employee of the Year) and the Dangal ng Bayan Award (Employee of the Year) while working for the Pangasinan Provincial Government. Paula will be part of the incoming Camp COMCO Mentorship Program Cycle 19.

Along with COMCO Southeast Asia’s newest officers, the Agency is equally proud to onboard top graduates of its multi-awarded Camp COMCO Mentorship Program. They are Hiacynth Ablanez, Cum Laude from Bulacan State University with a degree of Bachelor of Arts in Broadcasting; Patricia Yap, Magna Cum Laude from Ateneo de Manila University with a degree of Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts; Gabby Marcelo from De La Salle University – Dasmariñas with a degree of Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Public Relations; Mabel Villanueva, Magna Cum Laude from Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila with a degree of Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations; Dianne Curray, Magna Cum Laude from the Lyceum of the Philippines University with a degree of Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Major in Integrated Marketing Communications; Gabriel Gonzales from Mapua University with a degree of Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Arts and Sciences; and Jaderick Buhay, Magna Cum Laude from the University of Batangas with a degree of Bachelor of Arts in Communication who will be part of the incoming COMCO Mentorship Program Cycle 19.

With these new additions to the team, COMCO Southeast Asia’s Regional Integration & Chief Executive Director Mr. Ferdinand Bondoy trusts that the Agency he co-founded is in good hands. “Mish, together with our new team members, are a great addition to our growing team. With her solid experience and expertise, I believe that COMCO SEA’s digital, social, content, and integrated communications arm will continue to flourish, create excellent campaigns, and provide quality service to our clients,” says Mr. Ferdinand Bondoy, COMCO SEA’s Group Chief Executive Director and Lead Strategic Communications Counsel / Partner and Co-Founder.

To know more about COMCO Southeast Asia, visit comcosea.com. Follow them on social media: facebook.com/comco.southeastasia on Facebook, linkedin.com/company/comcosea, and @comco_sea on both Instagram and Twitter.

In response to Carats’ request … Mang Inasal sponsors SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR

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Mang Inasal, the country’s Grill Expert, is one of the sponsors of the highly anticipated return to the Philippines of the K-pop performance powerhouse, SEVENTEEN.

"We appreciate how SEVENTEEN’s fans, the Carats, have been tweeting Mang Inasal to support SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [BE THE SUN] – BULACAN,” said Mang Inasal Business Unit Head Mike V. Castro. “And as a special Christmas gift to them, we are granting their wish and they’ll see Mang Inasal booths on December 17 at the Philippine Arena.”

Mang Inasal will also run a special concert ticket giveaway in its social community Mang Inasal Nation, wherein promo participants will just be asked to share a photo of their favorite Mang Inasal moment and caption it with their answer to the question: ‘Why do you want to see SEVENTEEN live?’

Want more Mang Inasal exclusives now? Visit www.manginasal.com for the latest updates, https://manginasaldelivery.com.ph for delivery deals, and follow Mang Inasal on social media!

Tambunting (Tiwala Sa Padala Co. Inc.) partners with UBX to embrace open finance technologies

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UBX, the leading open finance platform in the Philippines, has teamed up with Tambunting (Tiwala Sa Padala Co. Inc.) to transform the country’s leading Remittance Service company into a modern hub that offers a spectrum of digital financial services.

Under the partnership, i2i, the banking banking-as-a-service platform of UBX, will be empowering Tambunting counters to roll out its Open Finance Platform to its branch network, connecting it to platforms and agents in over 10,000 locations in the country.

With its ubiquity and reach bolstered by the reliable digital solutions of UBX, Tambunting is set to expand its financial services with ease and convenience, especially for those in the countryside.

“We believe in the spirit of collaboration to deliver financial services to our clients. As a mature organization with a storied history, we believe that actively embracing digitalization is not just an option, but a responsibility. Our alliance with UBX is a strategy and a testimony to our commitment to continuously deliver best-in-class services to our customers,” Tiwala sa Padala Director Ramon Tambunting said.

As the demand rises for more digital channels in everyday services, Tambunting brick and mortar branch, powered by i2i, can quickly deliver a wide range of financial services such as deposit taking, loan origination, remittance, e-wallet cash-in, bills payments, and other products and services to its clients with an added customer experience that is simple and reliable.

“UBX puts financial inclusion at the highest degree of importance. Powering Tambunting branches as it ventures into open finance is truly a great honor, as we both share a commitment to promoting accessibility of financial services and bringing these closer to the everyday Filipino,” UBX President John Januzczak said.

In a nutshell, i2i aggregates banking services and UBX’s ventures within one platform, allowing for a more democratized access to financial services for Filipinos through its network partners. Currently, i2i has three portals, a mobile application, a website, and a set of application programming interfaces (APIs).

A cloud-based platform, i2i is built on blockchain and open finance technologies, enabling fast, reliable, and secure financial transactions, including but not limited to wallet transfers, domestic transfers, bills payment, mobile scoring, mobile ATM, and offline and online loan processing, among others.

i2i has seen its transactions ballooning by 5.4x over the last three years, connecting customers to hundreds of financial institutions found in communities, such as rural banks and remittance centers with over 10,000 touchpoints, all over the country.

“UBX is in the business of including everyone in the country’s financial systems. Our partnership with Tambunting (Tiwala sa Padala Co. Inc.) brings us a step closer to our goal, encouraging us to continue to pursue more meaningful collaborations to promote financial inclusion and provide better services to the Filipino people,” Januzczak said.

To learn more about i2i and its services, please visit www.i2i.ph

UnionBank Techs Up with Globe Fleet Management Solutions

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Partnership to promote better efficiency, personnel productivity in company managed vehicles.

UnionBank is known for bringing digital banking innovations that have an immediate impact to clients. On the back-end of things operational and technical innovations that ultimately benefit the clients are also what the bank constantly works on. Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) has tapped Globe Business for a partnership that will help the Bank in making the operation of their vehicles more efficient. The partnership was made official through a contract signing ceremony that took place last November 16 at the UnionBank Plaza in Pasig City.

"With our drive to 'Tech Up Pilipinas' and be an enabler of the Philippines' push to be a G20 country by 2050, we partnered with Globe Business to co-create innovations that are crucial to the success of our Digital Transformation Plan," shares Vincent Paul M. Castillo, Vice President, Cash Services Group Head. "Together, we innovated technology derived from our internal and external customers’ unique experiences and perspectives."

As part of their partnership, UnionBank will utilize the wide range of fleet management solutions offered by Globe Business, which are powered by Globe's next-generation connectivity and expansive nationwide coverage enabled by its thousands of cell towers located in strategic areas nationwide.

Among the benefits provided by the partnership are improved correspondence between UnionBank's vehicles and their communication centers, top-notch internet connectivity for each vehicle for better use of relevant in-vehicle tools and apps, and stronger security measures to protect the vehicles and their operators especially while on the road.

Ultimately, the partnership will help UnionBank serve its customers across different segments better, while making it easier for its fleet personnel, as well as those who work in its bank branches being served by the vehicles, to perform their roles more effectively in line with UnionBank's goal of promoting inclusive prosperity in the country.

"We've always looked at UnionBank as very like-minded, and we've always been very proud about being able to provide solutions and partner constantly in being able to digitally transform and always be a step ahead of all digital banking initiatives in the Philippines," said Globe Business Vice President for Enterprise Sales Tanya Gil-Padilla.

"This solution will ensure productivity, save fuel costs, and offer fleet management efficiency," said UnionBank's Chief Security Officer and Head of Security Management Group, retired RAdm. Rommel Galang. "In line with the desire to deliver innovative solutions, we stand firm with the Bank's promises to power the future of banking through innovation."

Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao celebrates its 7th Foundation Anniversary

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On December 4 - 7 and 9, 2022, a new milestone was hit for Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao (Mapúa MCM) as it held the first-ever week-long celebration of its foundation anniversary after seven years since its establishment with various activities to be enjoyed and shared among the whole Mapúa MCM community. Said celebration is in observance of the institution’s achievements since its incorporation in 2015.

The week-long foundation celebration is open to all students, parents, as well as friends of the community and features exciting events such as the institution’s first fun run, the unveiling of its new rebranded logo at the school’s front gate, dancing and singing competitions, battle of the bands, a Mr. and Ms. MMCM student pageant, e-game tournament, tree-lighting ceremony, and a community-run bazaar among many other activities to enjoy.

During this time, Mapúa MCM commemorates its achievements since its establishment and how it has pioneered blended learning in Mindanao to provide quality education by creating a progressive learning environment for students to hone and use to their full potential. Being a subsidiary school of Mapúa University, the institution is poised to deliver the same academic and technological excellence to its community in Mindanao.

In further establishing its ties with Mapúa University, the institution also recently rebranded from Malayan Colleges Mindanao, a Mapúa School to Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao (Mapúa MCM) earlier this year. The rebranding signifies their continued commitment to delivering world-class excellence in education by providing modern facilities, training their faculty, and continued collaboration with local and international institutions to better cater to the learning needs and demands of every 21st-century student.

Aligned to their mission in striving towards educational excellence, Mapúa MCM, through Mapúa University and alongside Malayan Colleges Laguna, A Mapúa School, has joined in collaboration with Arizona State University to expand the access Filipino students will have to high-quality international education in both business and health sciences. This collaboration aims to provide students with highly differentiated instruction centered on three core pillars – international exposure, real-world experiential learning, and digital expertise.

“With what we have accomplished in the past seven years,” shared Mapúa MCM’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Engr. Alejandro H. Ballado Jr. “...we believe our institution is poised to make its mark in the global community through research, innovations, and ranking.

Throughout the years, Mapúa MCM has continued to consistently strive towards its mission of providing access to effective education and an efficient and innovative learning experience to its students.

Mapúa MCM is currently open for applications for SY 2023 - 2024. You may go to mcm.edu.ph to learn more or visit the campus at General Douglas MacArthur Highway, Matina, Davao City.

Design Center stages bamboo innovation in action at the Hybrid National Trade Fair

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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through the Design Center of the Philippines, the Industry Cluster Enhancement Program, and the Philippine Bamboo Industry Development Council (PBDIC) recently opened the Sustainability Pavilion in this year’s Hybrid National Trade Fair (HNTF) on 16-20 November at Megatrade Halls 1-3 in SM Megamall.

From L to R: When In Manila CEO Sky Gavin, DTI-BDTP director Marievic Bonoan, DTI Usec. Ireneo Vizmonte, Cong. Christian S. Unabia, DTI Usec. Blesila Lantayona, DTI-R2 regional director Leah Ocampo, and DTI-Design Center executive director Rhea Matute

Dubbed Bamboo Matters, the Sustainability Pavilion champions the grass species and spotlights its place in the country’s material culture and design language. Bamboo Matters creative directors Lukas and Sandra Gili Zollinger of OCCO Living drew from Design Center’s material innovation thrust and OCCO Living’s strength in fleshing out the beauty of humble natural materials for the creation of the pavilion. The structure takes inspiration from the tipi, which the Zollingers further described as “vernacular architecture.”

Bamboo Matters aims to nudge sustainable design solutions and livelihood opportunities through bamboo to a broader public and empower them to support local and eco-friendly wares as they commence their holiday shopping. From its common usage in manufacturing, food, biofuels, and musical instruments, bamboo is presented in a different light, specifically in industrial and commercial design applications to permeate the sectors of construction, homeware, fashion, and lifestyle.

The Sustainability Pavilion houses bamboo-made products from 20 participating local brands and businesses, representing 8 regions. Among the featured products is the Bambino by Bambike Revolution Cycles, a balance bike for 2-6-year-olds with a bolt-together design, adjustable seats, and handlebars that can be built with the family as the child grows older. Bambike Revolution Cycles is a recipient of Japan’s Good Design Award, which is a globally recognized accolade for exemplary design.

A sneak peek of industrial and commercial design applications of bamboo.

Another bamboo-based product in the pavilion is the Biscornu Pendant Lamp by Hacienda Crafts Co., Inc., inspired by a small, octagonal, stuffed ornamental pincushion that forms a unique convex polyhedron and hand-crafted by the artisans in rural communities creating livelihood opportunities.

Jellyfish pendant lamp

Design Center Executive Director Rhea Matute describes bamboo as “integral” to enrich the ongoing conversation on sustainability, as well as to realize the Philippine Green Economy. “As our new normal continues to take shape, we are seeing this shift in the priorities of consumers, and even of Filipinos at large. There is this heightened conscientiousness when it comes to taking care of our environment. In the market, this translates to them being more particular with what products they buy and services they avail,” she shares.

“With bamboo, we get to harness the abundance that is already in the country and create this ripple effect that ultimately nurtures both people and the planet and ensures that we are designing with purpose and for prosperity,” Matute notes.

As one of the world’s fastest-growing plants and most eco-friendly materials, the country now has 70,000 hectares planted with bamboo, more than half of which are in forestlands. Alongside its renewability, the non-timber plant is also known for its resilience, designed to survive typhoons that are frequent in the country; tensile strength, which earned it its “Green Steel of the 21st Century” tag; and overall environmental impact, as bamboo produces 35% more oxygen compared to an equivalent tree mass.

According to the Philippine Bamboo Industry Roadmap developed by the DTI Regional Operations Group (ROG), the Board of Investments (BOI), and the Philippine Bamboo Industry Development Council (PBIDC), bamboo exports under a healthy economy can capture a significant share of the world market.

National Industry Cluster Coordinator for Bamboo and DTI-R2 Regional Director Leah Pulido Ocampo states that for the country to effectively push for bamboo as a green architectural and building material, there is also a need to boost supply.

Organized by the Department of Trade and Industry – Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (DTI-BDTP) in partnership with the DTI Regional Operations Group, Design Center of the Philippines, and the National Bamboo Industry Cluster, the Sustainability Pavilion at the Hybrid National Trade Fair.

For inquiries, email r02@dti.gov.ph and/or rog@dti.gov.ph.

World Vision Philippines celebrates their 65th anniversary with “The Day My Life Changed” book

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Every Filipino will know someone who has been touched by the help of a World Vision Philippine’s supporters here and overseas. Today, in any given year, World Vision child sponsors and donors help 1.5 million of our most vulnerable children. They give these children the opportunity for a better future— their own, their communities’ and indeed all our country.

World Vision representatives and former sponsored children graced the book launch of “The Day My Life Changed”

That’s evidenced by the many amazing stories of current and former sponsor children. Ace, who is now a policeman looking after his community. Bishop Alconga, who was World Vision sponsor child No 7. Commodore Armand Balilo, our one star General and spokesperson for the Philippine Coast Guard. The many teachers, nurses, business owners, professionals, amazing parents and grandparents that have flourished through World Vision’s programs since 1957.

Commodore Armand Balilo went from selling rice cakes as a child to becoming one of our most prominent public servant. He says: “Years back, I was the one who needed to be saved and rescued. I grew up in a community where poverty and misery was a norm. I was selling rice cakes to put food on the table and there were times when I would attend Sunday School shirtless. One day, a World Vision project staff approached me and that day changed my life. My wonderful sponsors gave me the opportunity to create a better life for myself and my family.”

To mark its 65th anniversary, World Vision compiled a book entitled “The Day My Life Changed” with inspiring stories of sponsor children and how their sponsors helped them transform their lives.

Award-winning broadcast journalist and World Vision sponsor, Karen Davila, writes in the foreword on how her life changed ever since becoming a child sponsor and how she actively helped in transforming the organization to help more of our most vulnerable to get their opportunity.

Rommel Fuerte, World Vision Philippines’ National Director is tasked with taking the organization into the future. One that he says needs many more Filipinos to help one of our most vulnerable children. He says: ‘Thanks to our supporters so many of our children have been able to write their own life story. I am passionate to see many more stories of transformation being written by our sponsors and their sponsor children.’

Mr. Fuerte sure know what he is talking about. He has sponsored a child with World Vision for over 25 years, started with World Vision in their programs on the ground and now, as National Director, guides World Vision Philippines and has led strategies and emergency responses for World Vision for 16 countries and is a key member of some of World Vision International’s committees, driving among other topics the fight on climate change, that affects all children in the world, but ours extremely.

“We hope that through this book, we find reflected in these pages God’s wonderful plan for our lives, enclosed with a prayer for our hearts the will to make it so,” he added.

To know how you can avail the book, visit www.worldvision.org.ph or follow World Vision’s official social media pages /worldvisionph on Facebook, @worldvisionphl on Instagram, and @worldvisionph on Twitter.

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About World Vision

A faith based organization, World Vision is the world’s leading child aid organization and committed to helping our most vulnerable children and communities – even if they are in the most remote and dangerous places.. We help children and their communities on the ground in over 100 countries while driving change globally at UN and governments levels on child rights, poverty and climate change.

World Vision Philippines is the second oldest World Vision national office.