June 8, 2024
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May 31, 2024
Go Back to School with the ASUS AND ROG COOL FOR SCHOOL PROMO, Bundles Worth up to PHP 41,900+!
- Do not miss out on these fantastic deals and gear up for the new school year with ASUS and ROG. Visit the nearest ASUS and ROG Concept Stores and Multi-brand Stores nationwide to score epic deals and bundles with your newest back-to-school gadgets. For more updates on ASUS Philippines, ASUS for Business, ROG Philippines, and their incredible devices and offers, check out their Official Facebook Pages:
- · ASUS Philippines: https://www.facebook.com/ASUSph
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May 24, 2024
Samsung Galaxy Campus Batch 2 is now accepting applicants!
And Samsung is excited to announce that they are now accepting applicants for batch 2 of the Galaxy Campus Student Ambassador Program! Starting May 15 until June 15, college students aged 18 to 23 years old, who want to jumpstart their immersion in the world of tech can submit their applications to become the second batch of tech trailblazers.
Are you ready to start your tech journey with Samsung?
Samsung Galaxy Campus student ambassadors are given the unique opportunity to start their tech journey with one of the world’s leading innovators. Now a one-year program designed to grow your skills in content creation, marketing, and even creative thinking, successful applicants will be given the chance to undergo special workshops, participate in mentorship programs, and get access to exclusive Samsung events – and even experience the latest Galaxy devices ahead of everyone else!
The first batch of Galaxy Campus Student Ambassadors were all smiles during their welcoming event last December 2023.
How to apply as a Galaxy Campus Student Ambassador?
If you’re sure that you have the drive and enthusiasm for all things tech and growth, then this program is definitely for you. Here’s how you can apply:
- Open to all college students 18 to 23 years old currently enrolled
in a Philippine University or College.
- In not less than 200 words, write an essay about yourself and why
you deserve to be a Galaxy Campus Student Ambassador.
- Shoot a short video (30 seconds to 1-minute long) of yourself
talking about why you want to be part of this program. You can be as
creative as you want!
- Once all these are ready, head over to https://www.samsung.com/ph/galaxy-campus/, fill out the form, and submit the requirements.
Be part of exciting missions,
workshops, and events all geared to ignite your passions and hone your
creativity, all with the help of Samsung. Applications are accepted until June
15, 2024. Visit https://www.samsung.com/ph/galaxy-campus
to know more about this program!
May 21, 2024
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April 28, 2024
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April 11, 2024
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February 17, 2024
Cebuana Lhuillier Elevates Commitment to Empowering Filipinos Through Alternative Learning Program
“Education has always been deeply personal advocacy for me. I believe that it holds the key to unlocking the full potential of individuals and communities alike. To achieve this, it is essential to prioritize the empowerment of educators. They are the backbone of our education system, guiding and inspiring the next generation of changemakers. At Cebuana Lhuillier, we work tirelessly to ensure that they are equipped to deliver the highest standards of education,”said Jean Henri Lhuillier, President and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier.
October 23, 2023
Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow invites STEM students to propose tech solutions for social impact
Launched for the first time in the Philippines, Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow aims to unleash the creativity and potential of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) students in discovering social solutions with the use of technology. In partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Solve for Tomorrow aims to provide opportunities for top students to transform emerging ideas into action and unlock their full potential as future leaders. This global program has successfully helped over 2 million people and has reached beyond the boundaries of 50 other countries, including the Philippines, as the latest addition this 2023.
Samsung is inviting public science high school students from Grades 8 to 10 to showcase their groundbreaking ideas that can positively impact communities and create a better tomorrow. Participating schools can form teams with a maximum of four (4) students and one (1) faculty advisor for every entry. There will be no limit to how many teams can join per school.
The team should identify a local community or an environmental sustainability problem and provide a design proposal outlining sustainable and feasible solutions with the help of technology. The proposal can be in a slide presentation format (5 slides maximum) or a Word document (2,500 words maximum). After completing the proposal, teams must submit their entry via the Solve for Tomorrow registration site before or on November 3, 2023.
Ten shortlisted teams will have a chance to be coached by Samsung experts, and present their proposals to an esteemed board of judges. The Grand Prize winner will receive Samsung devices worth up to ₱650,000 for their school, ₱190,000 worth of Samsung devices for the team and their teacher adviser, ₱100,000 cash prize for team members, and P 20,000 cash prize for faculty adviser. Full mechanics and prizes can be found on the official website.
Here are just some of the solutions developed by winners of Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow from around the world.
Looking for a
study buddy? TAZ’s App got your back
Indeed, wherever young innovators triumph, each convenes to develop solutions for a better tomorrow. TAZ, the winning team from Malaysia in 2021, from St. Francis Institution, Malacca, developed an app that helps Malaysian students around the country to connect with study buddies who share similar interests and help them acquire access to a variety of learning materials nationwide and equip their peers with time management tips.
PathFinder
System: Key to safer spaces in schools
A gunshot detection and evacuation system was one of the 2022 Solve for Tomorrow’s grand prize winners in the United States. Designed by students from Porter High School, Texas, the PathFinder system addresses crowd stampedes caused by a threat of an active shooter. It aims to ensure students' safety inside their school and ease the fear of school shootings. It essentially eradicates false alarms and its LED lights change color to indicate the proximity of danger while pointing out the safest way out. It was one of the smartest prototypes proposed in the competition, as it is highly functional and sustainable.
Support
athletes during competitions with the Human Health Band
With an innovation that aimed to assist athletes on their road to victory, Strawberry Crest High School from Dover, Florida, was awarded one of the four grand-winners for Solve for Tomorrow 2023. With a Human Health Band designed to monitor an athlete’s body temperature and prevent heat-related deaths, the team conducted thorough research on making this project feasible and sustainable to save lives using recycled fabrics and developed software.
Join Samsung in its mission to help build a better
future and be part of the country’s very first Solve for Tomorrow competition.
The deadline for submission is November
03, 2023. Interested applicants can learn more and submit their entries at
the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow site: https://www.samsung.com/ph/solve-for-tomorrow/
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October 18, 2023
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September 19, 2023
Education campaign My Dream in a Shoebox answers call for future-ready classrooms
In the Basic Education Report (BER), the Department of Education (DepEd) pointed out the difficulties it faces in providing basic education to Filipino students, which includes school facilities and learning resources.
These issues were also echoed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in his recent State of the Nation Address where his solution to the age-old problem is that “schools and facilities are being retrofitted to become ready for the future—ready for hybrid and high-tech learning, and also climate-ready and disaster-proof.”
With a commitment to bridge the digital gap in education, My Dream in a Shoebox (MDIAS), the annual education campaign led by strategic marketing agency TeamAsia, together with Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation (YBH), is taking action to contribute to the realization of future-ready classrooms. Through the establishment of educational hubs or e-hubs in some of the Philippines’ remotest areas, an initiative by YBH, kids will get access to equipment and supplies they need for face-to-face learning: six computers, a year’s worth of internet service, a printer and printing materials, school supplies, face masks, alcohol, and a budget for logistical costs.
Bea Lim, managing director of TeamAsia and chief dream builder of MDIAS, expressed her dedication to this cause, “As we move forward into an era marked by technological advancements, it’s imperative that we equip our students with the means to succeed. Our e-hub donations represent our commitment to creating future-ready classrooms that foster creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. By providing these resources, we are empowering students to dream big and achieve even bigger.”
According to Dr. Anton Mari Lim, YBH’s co-founder, “We are proud to work alongside My Dream in a Shoebox to empower children and transform their #BiggerDreams into a bigger and brighter reality. These e-hubs are not just technological tools, but bridges to opportunities, empowerment, and a brighter future.” Thus, YBH is committed to building more opportunities or avenues for the children.
Aside from e-hubs, MDIAS also aims to raise P250,000 from donations in order to help 10 scholars in each of its 10 partner communities across the Philippines. Donations will be used to cover the costs of the children’s school supplies and hygiene kits with face masks and alcohol.
If you’re interested to take part in this year’s MDIAS campaign, follow these steps to donate:
Visit the My Dream in a Shoebox website at https://shoeboxcampaign.teamasia.com/
Click the ‘Donate Now’ button.
Choose which of the causes you would like to donate to: Donate a Dream Kit, Support a Scholar, or Fund an e-hub. You can also donate to all!
If you wish to donate a dream kit, the amount is P300. To fund an e-hub, you can input the amount you would like to donate and click “Make a Donation.” But if you want to support a scholar or a community, you may choose to donate PHP2,500 or PHP25,000, respectively.
Review your cart and hit ‘Proceed to Checkout.’
Fill up the billing form, choose your mode of payment, click ‘Place Order.’
“We can all do our own part—filling up a shoe box with supplies and sending it over, donating money to support a scholar, or even the simple act of sharing posts to our networks and friends to encourage them to donate or volunteer,” said Bea Lim. “As someone told me before, which has now become our thrust and belief, ‘Hangga’t may bata na nangangarap at nangangailangan, nandoon ang My Dream in a Shoebox.’”
Make a donation now and see how small efforts can make a big impact on the youth and the community. To know more about the campaign, visit the website shoeboxcampaign.teamasia.com or contact the organizers at shoebox@teamasia.com.