Joby Linsangan-Moreno, the beautypreneur celebrates amazing life with many social and business activities, entrepreneurial success

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Joby Linsangan-Moreno, is the beautypreneur behind the network of Orange Blush Salons, with several branches in Luzon and Metro Manila. 

Turning 43 today April 8, 2023,  "Orange Lady" , Joby had always been passionate about the beauty business and all it entailed., Looking good is key to feeling good about one’s self and positively impacts the way we relate to others as well.

Joby celebrates amazing life with many social and business activities, entrepreneurial success, having Orange Blush salons, PAK Foundation, Lemon Rebond. Peach Hair Essentials, Beauty and the Biz e-book, beauTITA cosmetics, and more, She also manages The Podium Special Events Center and the NYORK Café (both in Cabanatuan City). She's a resident host at Go Negosyo. Joby has been involved with various CSR (corporate social responsibility) activities nationwide.

Now these days, Joby's having to expand their salon brands via franchising, and same thing with Peach Hair Essentials. "Now that we have partners in distributing our products, we shall focus on dominating the hair (at home haircare) market. We also are looking forward to an international partnership to stabilize our salon manpower," said Joby.

"This year also, we shall be more active with our PAK foundation, fulfilling our mission: to spread Love, one free haircut at a time," Joby shared.

It is also my mission to reflect God’s light in all that I do- whether it’s at work, in our businesses, in our home. I hope to start spreading God’ love and Word in everything that I do. I have always believed it’s my “why” in life; my purpose for living found in Matthew 5:16- Make your light shine so that others may see your good works and glorify Your Father in Heaven; and hopefully by God’s Grace, will start accomplishing this year, praying for God’s Wisdom and Strength."

Orange Blush Salon

Orange Blush Salon always put priority to deliver salon services with the highest quality yet affordable. Orange Blush Salon always offers top-of-the-line service to its clients – pampering them as if they are royalties. Clients are welcomed by the cozy and vibrant orange color of the salon’s interiors the moment they enter the doorstep.

PAK Foundation

PAK Foundation, Parlorista at Barbero Kami Foundation with the vision to be the first foundation that unifies salon owners and workers, barbers, and other related beauty and wellness institutions. The foundation is a social business enterprise (SBE), that has specific social objectives that serve our primary purpose.

Peach Hair Essentials

Beauty, cosmetic & personal care

She also shared the development of their new hair products called PEACH Hair Essentials.

Peach Hair essentials is the FIRST HAIR REJUVENATING SET in the Philippines. If we have rejuve sets for the face, skin, it’s now time to also focus on our crowning glory- our Hair. Peach is a 3-step daily routine that keeps salon treated hair soft, healthy and truly manageable. No more ngarag hair days with Peach Hair Rejuvenating System.

Orange Blush Salon and Lemon Rebond's NEW franchise system

Joby had the business developed into franchising by the country’s top Franchising firm, FranCorp. In mid-2008, Orange Blush Salon was formally launched as a Frachising Beauty Salon. In her quest to present a new but palatable business idea, Linsangan makes sure that represents a vibrant ticket to success in the salon business.all the ingredients for success are always present: strategic location, reasonable price, excellent services, friendly and competent staff, attractive interiors, aggressive advertising. “My business philosophy is simple: make your customer feel special, but always at an affordable price. Everything has to be sulit“, Linsangan shares.

At present, Joby gives a vibrant ticket to success in the salon business, Orange Blush Salon and Lemon Rebond's NEW franchise system (at P80k franchise fee)

How do Joby and family plan to celebrate her birthday this year?

"At home with Family April 8 is a Black Saturday, and since it's Holy Week, I prefer to celebrate my special day with just the family. Grateful to God for all of His Blessings, and praying for more blessed years to come."

As Joby adds during our personal talks lately, "Our family is also looking forward to our trip to Paris/ France trip this April as we celebrate my special day the Parisian way Dream come true!"

For more details, visit their Facebook pages:

Orange Blush Salon

Peach Hair Essentials

Lemon rebond

PAK Foundation

TECNO Mobile’s brand new SPARK 10 Series: the ultimate high-performance selfie phone for Gen Z

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The MediaTek Helio G88-powered SPARK 10 Pro features a 32MP ultra-clear front camera with dual soft light, packing superior selfies, smooth gaming experience and trendy design seamlessly together.

TECNO Mobile, an innovative technology brand with operations in over 70 global markets, today launched the brand-new SPARK 10 series in the Philippines, marking a new era in selfie phones in its segment by combining superior performance with sleek and trendy design.

This series features adjustable dual soft lights on the 32MP ultra-clear front camera available for the SPARK 10 Pro, allowing the young generation to showcase the best in them and glow as they are. Powered by MediaTek Helio G88 gaming processor, the SPARK 10 Pro comes with a massive 16GB(8GB+8GB extended RAM) and 256GB ROM, geared up to elevate the performance in all aspects. It also features a hard-wearing starry glass back panel, resulting in a premium look and a comfortable feel. All these new additions make the SPARK 10 series the ultimate high-performance selfie phone in its PhP7,000 price range.

32MP glowing selfie, capturing your best self regardless of where you are

Engineered for selfie fanatics, the SPARK 10 Pro has a 32MP Ultra-Clear Front Camera with 4-in-1 HW Remosaic technology. By synthesizing the small pixel size of 0.8um into a bigger pixel size of 1.6um, the sensitivity of the pixel's area is increased by 400%, which allows the camera to capture great details with even greater clarity.

In addition, the entire SPARK 10 series is equipped with dual soft lights on both the front and rear cameras.The built-in 10 Lux soft light provides just the right amount of flash that does not glare, and the intensity of the soft light is adjustable in three levels for different lighting conditions.To ensure users will always get the perfect selfie, any overexposure is immediately corrected by the Super Flashlight Algorithm to achieve a balance of brightness between the background and the subject, while concealing user’s blemishes and accentuating their beauty. All of this makes the SPARK 10 Series the lighting pro in your pocket.

G88 gaming processor, ultra upgrading for performance freaks

For creators and gamers, the desire to push boundaries requires top-notch technology that surpasses expectations. SPARK 10 Pro optimized the performance with MediaTek Helio G88, which is an octa-core processor that features two Arm Cortex-A75 CPUs operating up to 2GHz, enabling quick responsive reactions. Equipped with MediaTek HyperEngine 2.0 and supercharged by the GameTurbo Algorithm from TECNO, the SPARK 10 Pro estimates lags and intelligently improves operational smoothness, providing an unmatched gaming and entertainment experience.

With the Memory Fusion technology, the RAM capacity of the whole SPARK 10 series is increased up to 16G, and the SPARK 10 Pro even boasts up to 256GB ROM and 16GB RAM (8GB extended RAM). Such huge memory ensures more apps run at a much faster rate, bringing the smoothest user experience in the history of SPARK.

50MP high-resolution photography system, delivering more detailed shots

The SPARK 10 series offers an advanced 50MP AI camera supported by ASD mode and 3D LUT technology, bringing natural shots that are fully adapted to skin tones. Together with the Intelligent Beauty Mode, SPARK 10 Series delivers flawless and simply stunning portrait photos. Furthermore, with smart Super Night Filters and the Super Night Algorithm, as well as the dual flashlight, SPARK 10 Pro improves the performance of night photography, making every frame and picture clearer.

Vlogging is made even more fun with the SPARK 10 series. The Beauty Mode, AR stickers, HDR, and Bokeh effect as well as the unique cinematography mode, all apply to videos, which empowers users when filming their daily life in all kinds of scenarios. The SPARK 10 Pro and the SPARK 10 5G are also supported by smart focus, so users will never miss a wonderful moment, even if it comes unexpectedly.

Hard-wearing starry glass panel, sleek and youthful design for trendsetters

These standard setting innovations are housed within a striking, unprecedented design featuring a starry glass back panel that is glossy, smooth, comfortable to hold, and natural to the skin. Dual cameras and a smart flashlight form a flagship triple ring, while the edges of the phone are flat, showing a premium and minimalist look. Users will be proud to show off their devices that come in an array of colors: Starry Black and Pearl White for the SPARK 10 Pro, and Meta Black, Meta Blue, Meta White, and Meta Green for the other models.

Ultra-high resolution display, elevating your visual experience to new heights

Additionally, the 6.8" FHD optimally-sized large screen expands the user experience, and combined with the ultra-high resolution display and DCI-P3 color, these gamuts together build an immersive theatrical visual experience on the phone. Most of the models in the SPARK 10 series are supported by a 5000mAh battery and 18W fast-charging capability, promising a long-lasting battery life that keeps the device powered up even under heavy use. Last but not least, TECNO SPARK 10 Series (except for SPARK 10C) uplifts user experience in software with the impeccable Android 13 HiOS 12.6.

Availability

The SPARK 10 series comprise four models - SPARK 10 Pro, SPARK 10, SPARK 10 C and SPARK 10 5G supported 5G network.

Get your TECNO Spark 10 Pro 256GB +16GB for PhP7,499 at the TECNO Mobile PH Official Store in Shopee, TECNO Mobile PH Flagship Store in Lazada, TECNO Concept Experience Kiosks and TECNO Partner Retail Stores nationwide. Also available is Spark 10 Pro with 128GB ROM for a discounted price Php 6,899 until first sale period only.

For more information, please visit TECNO Mobile at www.tecno-mobile.com

Here’s the Ultimate HONOR Gadget Guide for every type of Summer Traveler

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Good news! You can still get HONOR gadgets for up to Php 1,500 discount on Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok until April 8, 2023!

Excited to kick off your summer plans? Let this guide be your key to a hassle-free and memorable vacation! And the best thing about this is you can get these for up to Php 1,500 worth of discounts with exciting bundles and free shipping nationwide on Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop.

HONOR SMARTPHONE FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELER

Beach and sunset photos? Let the DSLR-like smartphone HONOR X8a’s 100 MP Ultra-Clear Camera capture breath-taking and Instagram-worthy shots. If you are into adventurous expeditions, the indestructible HONOR X9a 5G is for you. With its Premium OLED Curved Screen, dropping your phone multiple times would be the least of your concerns.

For video-vlogging, HONOR 70 5G is your best bet. Its Solo-Cut Mode and Dual Video Recording features will give you more options for your content creation. And if you’re worried that your travel destination has a limited power source, the powerbank smartphone HONOR X7a offers 3-day battery life.

HONOR smartphones have reverse charging capabilities to power up other devices such as keyboards, smartphones, tablets, etc. With this unique feature, you can enjoy your summer without the fear of draining your gadget’s battery while traveling.

LAPTOPS AND TABLETS TO STAY CONNECTED

Working while on vacay? Never lose connection with the ever-dependable HONOR Pad 8 and the HONOR MagicBook X Laptop Series (MagicBook X 14 and MagicBook X 15). Mix business with pleasure because of its compact design and Eye Comfort FullView Display.

LOADS OF 4.4 DISCOUNTS AND FREEBIES

Add these to your carts until April 8 to get a FREE Magic Keyboard with every purchase of HONOR Pad 8, and a FREE Premium HONOR bag and Bluetooth Speaker worth Php 7,000 for every purchase of HONOR MagicBook X 14 or HONOR MagicBook X 15.

Choose from HONOR’s travel-ready phones as well and receive an exciting freebie! A FREE Premium HONOR Speaker worth Php 3,999 when you get an HONOR X9a 5G while you will get a FREE HONOR Band 6 worth Php 1,990 when you get the HONOR 70 5G.

Get these and up to Php 1,500 worth of discounts with exclusive bundles and FREE shipping nationwide while 4.4 Sale is still on-going on Lazada (https://bit.ly/3ZsS0Jx) until April 8, and on Shopee (https://bit.ly/3J1Zv5n) and TikTok Shop (https://bit.ly/3IMaizo) until April 6, 2023. Freebies are subject to availability and will be on a first come, first served basis.

For more information and announcements, you may visit HONOR’s website www.hihonor.com or social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorphilippines/) and TikTok: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines).

Get creative over the holidays with Logitech gears on offer at the Shopee 4.4 Sale

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Let your hair down, reflect, chillax and let your creative juices flow over the holidays with Logitech’s stylish and iconic computer accessories that will be on special at the Shopee 4.4 Sale.

Work comfortably and productively in style

Anchored on innovative technology and designed artfully, Logitech’s range of computer gears are not just for productive work and study. They are also perfect for use during down time – while listening to music, playing games or simply catching up with colleagues, friends and family.

From April 4 to 7, high-quality Logitech peripherals will be discounted at the Shopee 4.4 Sale. Get up to 50% off on select products and collect vouchers for more discounts. Get shipping discounts of up to PhP38.

When you shop during the sale, you also get free Sodexo vouchers valued at PhP500 and PhP100 for the purchase of select Logitech items. Value-for-money bundles and freebies will likewise be available during the sale at the Logitech Official Store in Shopee. Register purchases at http://logitechrewards.ph to get cashback rewards.

Minimalist with maximum performance

Go retro and high-tech at the same time with the vintage looking Logitech multi-device Pop Keys/Mouse Wireless Mechanical Keyboard and Wireless Mouse with Customizable Emoji – in Mist color. The minimalist palette is both elegant and meditative.

Mixing old school and modernity, the POP Keys imitate typing on typewriter-style mechanical scooped, round keys while the compact keyboard features 12 new FN shortcuts, including a snip screen.

The POP Mouse is loaded with SilentTouch Technology and high-precision tracking. It is quiet and it can track on almost any surface. The POP Mouse SmartWheel can adjust to the user’s needs from high-precision to speed scroll mode.

The POP Keys feature eight swappable emoji keycaps that can be mixed and matched to suit the mood. Just tap the emoji menu key or the POP Mouse’s top button and a full range of chat emojis will appear.

The POP Keys can take up to 50 million strokes and has up to three years of battery life. POP Mouse has up to two years of battery life.

Logitech’s white K580 Slim Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard is for mobile users who juggle many things on their plate. It is ultra-slim, quiet and compact, but it is a multi-tasker. Its Easy Switch buttons let users use one keyboard for two gadgets.

The lavender lemonade ultra-thin K380 Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard is another multi-tasker. It is silent and hardworking. It can link to up to three devices – computers, tablets and smartphones. Its pre-installed batteries have a life of up to two years.

The pretty K380 has scooped, low-profile scissor keys that are easy on the fingertips and give a comfortable laptop-like typing experience.

The MK470 SLIM COMBO in rose color is Logitech’s ultra-slim, compact, and quiet wireless keyboard and mouse combo. The keyboard and mouse tandem can be used in any place, even in tight spaces and in low noise areas, thanks to their minimalist, modern, and whisper-quiet simple design. Connection is via a plug-and-play USB receiver with a stable 2.4 GHz connection and up to 10 meters in range.

The compact keyboard includes a number pad and 12 FN shortcuts and has low-profile scissor keys that provide a familiar laptop-like typing experience. The ambidextrous, slim, pebble shaped mouse is extra portable and can be easily slipped into a laptop bag or even in your pocket for on-the-go productivity. It is a silent worker, with up to 90% noise-reduced mouse click noise.

The mouse has up to 18 months in battery life, while the keyboard has up to 36 months of battery life. Truly perfect companions anytime, anywhere.

Iconic, masterful, quiet

The MX Master 3S is Logitech’s iconic, remastered mouse. It is precise, high-performing, and quiet, thanks to the innovative Quiet Clicks and the next generation 8,000-DPI optical sensor that tracks virtually anywhere, even on glass – its most accurate sensor to date.

Quiet Clicks deliver satisfying, soft tactile feedback with up to 90% less click noise. The MagSpeed Electromagnetic scroll wheel is equally silent, delivering a high performance experience with zero distraction. It is precise enough to stop on a pixel and quick enough to scroll 1,000 lines per second.

Plus, the wheel’s machined steel gives MX Master 3S a premium tactility and enough weight to offer a dynamic inertia you feel but don’t hear.

The MX Master 2s is Logitech’s flagship mouse. It has customizable buttons and a 4000-DPi precision sensor that can track on virtually any surface, including glass. It can easily navigate multiple computers accurately.

The MX Keys keyboard is created for coders. It is very solid. It is held together by a single metal plate. The keyboard has sensors that light up when hands are detected. Its Perfect Stroke keys are spherically dished and matte-coated to match the shape of the fingertips. MX Keys is truly a master.

Though smaller, Logitech’s MX Keys Mini is big on features. Designed for creators, it is minimalist and comfortable. Every key, shortcut and command are within easy reach. Using its Smarter Fn Keys, users can send emojis, mute and unmute the mic, and activate talk to text. A Dictation key is also available in select languages and geographies.

The MX Keys Mini is not short on the nice things. It has sensors that detect hands and light up the keyboard. The backlit keys automatically adjust to lighting conditions and turn off when the user steps away — a power-saving smart feature.

The MX Keys Mini is certified carbon neutral. Some of its plastic parts include certified post consumer recycled plastic materials. Its paper packaging come from FSC-certified forests and other controlled sources.

Available online and at local shops

Logitech accessories are available at the Logitech Official Store in Shopee and other partner retail stores nationwide. Logitech products are also available at partner outlets, PC Express, Silicon Valley, DataBlitz, Octagon, Electroworld, Complink, iTech, Techwarez, Gameone, Interpace Computer Systems, GameXtreme, TTI, GameOne, DynaQuest PC, Digi-Serv Solutions, Concept Computer, NUTECH, DFE (Davao Futurebright Enterprises), Villman, PCWorx, Abenson, Digistore, and Greenware.

Visit the Logitech website and official Facebook Page to learn more.

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About Logitech

Logitech designs products that have an everyday place in people's lives, connecting them to the digital experiences they care about. More than 35 years ago, Logitech started connecting people through computers, and now it’s a multi-brand company designing products that bring people together through music, gaming, video, and computing. Brands of Logitech include Logitech, Logitech G, ASTRO Gaming, Streamlabs, Ultimate Ears, Jaybird and Blue Microphones. Founded in 1981, and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI). Find Logitech at www.logitechg.com.ph. Follow Logitech official FB Page @LogitechGamingPhilippines.

Mas Pinadali at Mas Pinabilis ang SIM Registration DITO!

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DITOZens, mas pinadali na at mas pinabilis ang SIM card registration! DITO Telecommunity is providing more reasons for its millions of subscribers to register their SIM cards before the April 26 deadline with improvements on its DITO App aimed to further simplify and enhance users’ registration process.

As the telco fully supports the government’s strengthened efforts to stomp out the proliferation of text scams and other mobile phone-aided criminal activities, DITO Telecommunity has introduced new features in the DITO App that will enable customers to register their SIM cards more conveniently.

Here are DITO App’s top enhancements for new and existing users:

● Countdown Timer--A pop-up window appears when logging in with a countdown for the registration. This is to remind customers of the deadline for SIM registration, which is set on April 26 of this year.

● Time-saving – The DITO App is now equipped with OCR (Optical Character Recognition) which helps save time by automating the process of personal data entry. Instead of manually entering data, OCR can quickly scan and convert users’ personal details – such as name and date of birth  into digital form, allowing for faster processing of information

● Easy Information – Users can easily check their registration status through DITO Number Quick Status and get access to downloadable success information page.

● Up to five DITO numbers can be processed in one registration

“Introducing updates in DITO App is part of our commitment to facilitating a seamless and hassle-free SIM registration experience for our subscribers. With this, we hope that our more than 15 million users will finish their registration before the deadline in April,” said Ms. Evelyn Jimenez, DITO Telecommunity Chief Commercial Officer.

Registering their SIM cards is not only easy and convenient but also rewarding as DITO subscribers will get 2GB bonus data immediately after completing the process, allowing them to experience high-quality streaming and gaming, as well as clearer video calls.

As of March 27, DITO Telecommunity has already logged more than 4M registrations.

“Making the registration process as smooth as possible is part of DITO Telecommunity’s promise of empowering Filipinos across the country with reliable mobile services. We encourage our subscribers to register their SIM cards now to avoid deactivation,” Jimenez said. 

The DITO App can be downloaded from Google Play and App Store.

For more details about DITO Telecommunity’s SIM registration process, please visit https://dito.ph/sim-registration.

Coca-Cola Philippines Supports Makati City’s Celebration of Earth Hour 2023

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Coca-Cola Philippines proudly supported the City Government of Makati’s celebration of Earth Hour 2023, held last March 25 at Circuit Event Grounds. The event emphasized the importance of energy conservation and mindful consumption of natural resources, while encouraging Filipinos to participate in the global effort.

(from L to R) Augusto De los Santos, Head of Department of Environmental Services (DES) of Makati City; Councilor Edralyn Marquez, Chairperson of Environmental Protection Committee of Makati City; Monique Lagdameo, Vice Mayor of Makati City; Makati Councilor Carmina Ortega; Atty. Cashmer Dirampaten, Director of Public Affairs, Communications & Sustainability of Coca-Cola ASEAN & South Pacific East Region

In addition to supporting Earth Hour, Coca-Cola Philippines also provided support for the event, including refreshments for participants. Atty. Cashmer Dirampaten, Director of Public Affairs, Communications & Sustainability of Coca-Cola ASEAN & South Pacific East Region, signed the commitment wall together with Makati City officials, City Hall employees, residents, and students.

Coca-Cola Philippines is committed to making a positive impact on the environment and is proud to be a part of initiatives that promote efforts towards a sustainable environment. The company believes that by working together with government, communities, and civil society, we can create a more sustainable future for all.

Earth Hour is a global event that has been held annually since 2007. It aims to raise awareness about environmental sustainability and encourage individuals and organizations to take action to protect the environment.

Maine Mendoza Conquers New Challenges in #MaineGoals S3, Now Airing on TV5 and BuKo Channel

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TV5 and BuKo Channel viewers will get to experience new exhilarating adventures of phenomenal star and award-winning host Maine Mendoza in the much-awaited return of her show, #MaineGoals, which airs its third season both on free TV and pay TV starting on April 10.

Awarded as the Best Entertainment Presenter/Host for #MaineGoals at the 27th Asian TV Awards in December 2022, Maine Mendoza is more than ready to conquer new goals in #MaineGoals Season 3 with her show besties Chamyto Aguedan and Chi Chirita.

In the past seasons of #MaineGoals, the three besties have conquered earth, wind, water, and fire as they tried out cheerdancing, street sweeping, farming, and pageantry. For their new season, Maine, Chamyto and Chi are set to tick off activities that they have never done before, such as becoming flight attendants, driving race cars, training for the army, and many more.

Aside from these new and exciting goals, #MaineGoals Season 3 gives viewers a chance to share their achievements and experiences with Maine, Chamyto, and Chi when they post with the hashtag #GoalAchievedTogether.

#MaineGoals Season 3 will definitely satisfy every wanderlust’s craving for an epic journey and new discoveries. “Marami na tayong nagawa pero mas MARAMI PA TAYONG GAGAWIN,” Maine enthused.

Which goals will be the most challenging of all for Maine and her besties? Find out on #MaineGoals Season 3, airing at 8:30 am on TV5’s Gandang Mornings, and with an extended version at 8:00 pm on BUKO Channel via Cignal TV and SatLite Ch 2. You can also catch #MaineGoals on Cignal Play via Live TV and Video-On-Demand.

“European Pork: the Smart Choice” Kickoff Event in Manila

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Manila, Philippines – On March 28, the "European Pork, the Smart Choice" campaign kick-off event was held in Manila, successfully promoting high-quality European pork from Spain and Portugal to Filipino professionals. This event marked the official launch of a three-year promotional campaign, which has ushered in a new era for the export trade of European pork to the Philippines.

Left to right: Jose Primo Santos from the Spanish Embassy’s Economic and Commercial Office; Antonio Tavares from Filporc; Silvia Torices, counselor from the Spanish Embassy’s Economic and Commercial Office; Pablo Recio, Managing Director of EIBENS; Therese Yousico, Trade Officer from the delegation of the European Union to the Philippines; Precious Chua-Yu, Secretary of the Philippines Association of Meat Processors Inc. (PAMPI); Edward Bugia, Executive Chef and Restaurant Consultant; Daniel de Miguel, International Director from Interporc; Christopher Gococo, Executive Chief of Staff from the Office of the Honorary Consul of Portugal in Manila; and Sheryl Sabio, Ham Carver from Txanton.

F&B professionals, such as importers, distributors, traders, chefs, and HORECA professionals, were invited to participate in the event. The European Delegation, as well as the Embassy of Spain and Honorary Consulate of Portugal attached great importance to the campaign, with representatives attending the event and delivering welcome speeches. During the event, the campaign organizers, Interporc and Filporc, delivered a speech emphasizing the crucial role of the Filipino market in promoting European pork from Spain and Portugal. They highlighted how it distinguishes itself from other pork origins, offering unparalleled business opportunities.

"EU Pork, The Smart Choice" Experts' Roundtable (left to right): Pablo Recio, Moderator; Mr. Edward Bugia, Chef, Mimi and Bros; Ms. Sheryl Sabio, Ham Carver, Txanton; Mr. Daniel de Miguel, International Director of Interporc.

Currently, the Philippines ranks as the second-largest meat market by volume in the ASEAN region, following Vietnam, and fifth in Asia, with a projected 32% increase in the next five years. As such, the Philippines holds great significance for European pork producers, and will be a market intensively cultivated in the upcoming years.

Furthermore, the event organizer presented to the attendees the campaign entitled "European Pork, the Smart Choice". The introduction covered the campaign's objectives, key messages, main content, and potential areas for collaboration. The attendees were also informed about the successful practices of Spain and Portugal in pig farming and pork production. Further discussions were carried out among the attendees, with a focus on the unique features of European pork and various engaging topics.

In recent years, the Philippines has experienced notable socio-economic development, resulting in the increased demand for diverse meat varieties. Among these, pork has emerged as the most favored meat type, encompassing a substantial fraction of the overall meat consumption in the country. The significant market share and escalating market demand for meat have gained appreciation from global pork-exporting countries, including the European Union.

Pig farming is a significant agricultural sector in EU, with pork products being the second-largest export category.

With a legacy of thousands of years of experience in pig breeding and centuries of technological advancements, the European Union has developed its current "Farm to Fork" strategy. This approach is grounded in strict standards for safety, quality, traceability, animal welfare, and sustainability.

By tracing the entire production process and adhering to industry standards, the European Union has established itself as the epitome of high-quality pork production around the world. European Pork-superior quality and delicious taste has become the consumer's preferred choice.

The promotion campaign "EU Pork, the Smart Choice", promoted by Interporc and Filporc, the Spanish and Portuguese Associations of the Pork Sector and financed with aid of the European Union, is a set of online and offline promotional activities that will take place over three years in three Asian markets (China, Vietnam and the Philippines) to promote pork from Spain and Portugal.

Awesome Together: Samsung launches the new Galaxy A Series in the Philippines with a spectacular launch party

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Samsung’s Awesome Together launch party unveiled the new Galaxy A54 5G and A34 5G series at the Marriott Manila Ballroom, bringing awesome content creation and entertainment to life in a spectacular and immersive event.

Samsung's latest addition to the Galaxy A Series - the A34 5G and A54 5G - redefine what it means to create awesome content and an awesome entertainment experience on a smartphone. With advanced camera technology, brighter displays, and sleek, stylish designs, these innovative devices are a game changer for anyone looking to capture and share their world in stunning detail.

Content creator and singer Renee Dominique opens the Awesome Together Launch party as Samsung Philippines unveils the latest Galaxy A34 and A54 5G

In a program hosted by content creator and singer Renee Dominique, Samsung shared a walkthrough of the A Series’ awesome innovations, from amazing photography and videography features, including improved Nightography, video stabilization and editing tools to make content creation a breeze, Super Smooth 120Hz refresh rate, to its sleek design and aesthetic made with eco-friendly and recycled materials; Samsung’s newest A series was designed to make great experiences into awesome memories for life.

Style icons and it-girls Claudia Barretto and Juliana Gomez led guests on an experiential journey to the Awesome Zones revealed by an upbeat performance from Upeepz, that actualized the feeling of awesomeness the Galaxy A series could give as the Gen Zers’ new best friends.

Awesome Content

Samsung Philippines Head of Product Marketing, Mobile Experience Jun Guevara shared insights on Gen Zs and how the Galaxy A34 5G and A54 5G can enable them to pursue their passions through the phones’ awesome new features – from its design, camera, and performance.

Samsung has transformed several features in its latest Galaxy A series to make content creation more enjoyable. The spectacular lime-green Awesome Content Factory Zone allowed guests to capture, customize and print their amazing photos, letting them play with the awesome editing tools and personalization features of the Galaxy A54 5G and the A34 5G like the photo remastering tool, object eraser, custom stickers and even built-in Snapchat AR filters.

Awesome Interactive Zone

Celebrity IT Girls Juliana Gomez and Claudia Barretto gushed over the new Galaxy A Series Smartphones during the Awesome Together Launch party!

Guests also experienced the style, power and durability of the Galaxy A Series in the deeply engaging and amazingly fun violet hued Entertainment Hub!

At the Awesome Vibes Only station, guests were invited to take a mirror selfie using the Galaxy A54 5G to see how the phone’s awesome design instantly elevates their style while the Awesome Champions station had guests battling it out on fun mobile games, proving the awesome speed of the Exynos 1380 processor for Galaxy A54 5G and MediaTek Dimensity 1080 processor for Galaxy A34 5G.

The last stop It’s Giving Awesome highlights the Galaxy A54 5G and Galaxy A34 5G’s amazing durability as the devices were submerged in water – these devices are Rated IP67, and they can withstand dust, sand and up to 1 meter of fresh water for up to 30 minutes, making them perfect for summer adventures!

Aside from creating awesome content with the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G and Galaxy A34 5G, these devices are also entertainment powerhouses. They come with AMOLED displays, 6.4-inch on the Galaxy A54 5G and 6.6-inch on the Galaxy A34 5G also allow for an immersive viewing experience, with its FHD+ resolution giving ultra-realistic colors.  With 5G connectivity and super-fast charging  - get up to 50% at only 30 minutes of charging and get more than 2 days of power with a single charge – they are also perfect for uninterrupted video playback and gaming sessions.

The Galaxy A54 5G retails for PHP 26,990 for the 256GB variant and PHP 24,990 for the128GB variant and comes in three trendy colors: Awesome Graphite, Awesome Lime, and the online-exclusive Awesome Violet. Meanwhile, the Galaxy A34 5G retails for PHP 21,990 for the 256GB variant and PHP 19,990 for the128GB variant and comes in two colors: Awesome Graphite and Awesome Violet.

Get your Galaxy A54 and A34 5G with awesome offers like flexible payment deals from Home Credit and  0% Credit Card installment plans. If you want to trade in your old device, you can also enjoy savings of up to PHP 10,150. Bundle deals are also available with other Samsung devices – get 50% off on the Galaxy Buds2 Pro and Galaxy Buds2, and 30% off on the Galaxy Watch5 Series. And you’ll also continue to enjoy  a Free Travel Adapter together with their devices.

Celebrity IT Girl Juliana Gomez together with Samsung Philippines Marketing Communications Manager Lyza Samartino at the Awesome Interactive Zone where they let guests experienced the fast performance, durability and power of the Galaxy A Series through the fun mini-games

Samsung Philippines Product Marketing Manager Mark Que and celebrity, style icon Claudia Barretto led guests to the Awesome Content Factory and demonstrated how the new Galaxy A Series is perfect for content creation utilizing the awesome editing tools such as the photo remastering, object eraser and built-in customer stickers.

The Galaxy A54 and A34 5G is available through samsung.com, Samsung Experience Stores, Authorized Samsung Stores, Lazada, Shopee, Abenson.com and MemoXpress Online.

For more information, visit https://www.samsung.com/ph/

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Palo Alto Networks warns of travel-related scams to watch out for this Holy Week

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Holy Week is one of the peak travel seasons in the Philippines. The Civil Aviation Authority anticipates two million passengers to fly domestically to observe the holiday. With this many prospective Filipinos travelling simultaneously, there is expected to be fierce competition for travel tickets and bookings and good deals through online travel agents and apps. Meanwhile, scammers see this as an opportunity to be exploited, particularly through social engineering and phishing. Attackers target individuals and groups during this time as individuals are focused on family time and religious practice, and organizations have lesser manpower for security. In response, Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, shares insights and solutions to address this increasing cyber risk during Holy Week.

“We’ve seen time and time again how scammers capitalize on people’s eagerness to travel as well as their desire to travel affordably,” said Steven Scheurmann, Regional Vice President, ASEAN, at Palo Alto Networks. “The travel industry is especially attractive for scammers as it is a huge source of sensitive and personal data, including stolen usernames, emails, and passwords, as well as customer data such as identity, payment, and contact information, which means both travellers and travel companies need to be very cautious.”

According to Palo Alto Networks, some of the most common travel-related scams include:

●       The use of malicious domains and URLs that impersonate well-known brands and websites.

●       Phishing emails/SMS/WhatsApp texts to end users to trick them into either downloading malicious attachments or APK files or clicking on links that lead to malicious website pages or attachments. Threat actors use themes that invoke a sense of urgency (such as outstanding invoices) or emotional appeal to the end users with homecoming-themed emails as we approach Eid).

●       Offering a “shadow travel agency” service, they reach out to travellers through various social media platforms, providing travel-related bookings at heavily discounted prices. While travellers transfer clean money to the “shadow travel agency,” the “shadow travel agency” pays the actual service providers, such as hotels or airlines, with stolen payment information. Due to the time gap in payment processing, service providers only realize they have been defrauded when they see the disputed card transactions or chargebacks weeks or months later.

Meanwhile, organizations must implement security awareness training to improve employees’ ability to identify fraudulent emails, ensure that their organization’s data is regularly backed up as a defense against ransomware attacks initiated via phishing emails, enforce multi-factor authentication on all business-related logins as an added layer of security, and implement an end-to-end cybersecurity solution that allows for advanced URL filtering that detects unknown, newly malicious URLs quickly, identifies known samples as malware, and tracks related malware activities.

“Scammers and attacks may affect the individual traveller, major travel corporations, as well as small travel agents and operators—which means everyone needs to stay vigilant in implementing ways to avoid these threats. As Filipinos travel to celebrate Holy Week and spend time with their families, they must also remain aware and cautious of malicious actors to stay safe amid the holidays,” closed Steven.

 

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