ASUS VivoBook Series Collaborates with Don’t Blame The Kids Apparel Co. to Empower Today’s Generation Z

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES, (May 21, 2021)- The Future of Gen Z is here! We are very thrilled to announce the collaboration of ASUS VivoBook series with Don’t Blame The Kids Apparel Co. featuring the limited-edition DBTK® merchandise bundle with ASUS Vivobook laptops that are designed and created for the youth.

Starting today until July 15, 2021, every customer who will purchase select ASUS Vivobook laptops including ASUS Vivobook Flip, ASUS VivoBook S, ASUS Vivobook and ASUS Vivobook Gaming will get free limited edition DBTK® merchandise worth PHP 3,00  which includes a T-Shirt, Laptop Mat, Laptop Sleeve, Facemask and sticker packed in an exclusive ASUS DBTK Box.

ASUS VivoBook series chose to work in partnership with Don’t Blame the Kids Apparel Co. (DBTK®) with one main goal to resonate the parallel message of empowering the future of today’s youth to #WowTheWorld.

#WowTheWorld being the official tagline of the ASUS Vivobook Series is a challenge for the youth today to freely express themselves and push their limits in pursuing their passion while discovering their self along the journey.

ASUS Vivobook will also be collaborating with Riva Queenery as the official Vivobook ambassadress to help spread the message to the youth.

Drawing inspiration from themes that reflect the ideas and attitudes of today’s youth, a.k.a.  the Gen  Z, energetic, vivid, creative, true to be themselves and thinks out of the box. These are some of the personalities that perfectly vibes with the ASUS VivoBook Series. It is created to express yourself and dare to be different, Free yourself and break the mold and finally discover yourself and find the best in you.

Whether you are a student, aspiring content creator, budding entrepreneur or a fresh graduate we have an ASUS Vivobook laptop just for you that can match your personality, style and requirements.

The ASUS Vivobook Flip, is a convertible laptop with 360 degree Ergolift hinge that let’s you transform your laptop into tent mode or tablet mode. This series also comes with an ASUS Pen that let’s you unleash your creativity.

The ASUS Vivobook S on the other hand is available in different colors that can make you stand out more without compromising it’s the performance that you need with it’s top notch processors and SSD storage. You can also get 40% better CPU performance with ASUS Intelligent Performance technology if you get the model with Intel 11^th Generation Processors.

If you are looking for a more affordable option we also have the ASUS Vivobook Series with also a variety of color options for basic computing requirements perfect for online class use and entertainment. And lastly, the ASUS Vivobook Gaming for those who want a laptop that they can use for classes and light gaming.

Don’t Blame the Kids Apparel Co. (DBTK®) is a lifestyle & clothing brand that thoughtfully creates crafted quality goods that embody functionality and exhibits exceptional artistry which express stories, messages and experiences about culture and the youth of people from all walks of life.  DBTK® draws inspiration from those who think differently targeting curious teens or today’s Gen Zs who seek to pursue their passion and make their goals a reality. Kids who put in effort to learn and explore the endless possibilities before them.

Click here to visit our official microsite to know more about promo mechanics, registration, participating laptops, and stores. Do not miss out this once in a lifetime lit collaboration from the trendsetters of today’s youth!

SB19 encourages Gen Z to unleash their awesome with the SAMSUNG Galaxy A12 and A02s

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As true digital natives who grew up experiencing the world through the internet, Generation Z brims with creativity[1] that they showcase on social media. Samsung and P-pop sensation SB19 are helping talented Gen Z unleash their awesome online with the new Galaxy A12 and A02s.

Together, Samsung and SB19 collaborate and show how the boys enjoy the latest smartphones as minis. These minis are cute animated characters based on each member of the boy group. The video also encourages Gen Z to be confident in their passions and share their talents online through the Galaxy A-series.

The boys of SB19 know the power of social media. Their big break came when a dance practice for their song “Go Up” went viral.^[2] Since then, Pablo, Stell, Josh, Ken, and Justin are consistently at the top spot on Twitter’s trending lists.^[3] They are a mainstay on the Billboard Social 50 chart,^[4] which ranks the boy group as one of the most-engaged-with musicians on social media.

The video showcases the smartphones’ cool features, such as the Galaxy A12’s 48MP Main Camera, the 5MP Ultra-Wide Angle lens, and the 2MP Macro camera. It also highlights the Galaxy A12 and A02s’ 6.5-inch Infinity-V Display with HD+ technology and long-lasting 5,000mAh battery life.

“Whenever I see inspiring content, it makes me want to unleash my awesome because I know how far I can go and I know just what it takes to get there. With the Galaxy A12 and A02s, I can be a star,” the video goes.

The Galaxy A12’s 4/128GB memory variant comes with a PHP 7,990 SRP, while the 6/128GB version is at PHP 9,990 SRP. Meanwhile, the Galaxy A02s comes in 4GB of memory and 64GB at PHP 6,990 SRP. Extended until March 14, purchase the Galaxy A12 or Galaxy A02s through flexible payment options.^[5] The new Galaxy A-series can also be purchased from any Home Credit partner stores nationwide via 0% interest for 6 months.

Watch how SB19 unleashes their awesome here.

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^[1] https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/08/18/generation-z-may-most-creative-yet-study-says/5589601002/

^[2] https://www.cnnphilippines.com/life/entertainment/Music/2020/2/19/sb19-profile.html

^[3] https://www.cnnphilippines.com/life/entertainment/Music/2020/2/19/sb19-profile.html

^[4] https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/8550040/sb19-social-50-next-big-sound-chart-filipino-boy-band-profile

^[5] Per DTI Fair Trade No. FTEB-114220 Series of 2021.

Tips for Gen Zs, millennials in coping with mental health crisis

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There is no doubt that the year 2020 will go down in the history of mankind as one of the most, if not the most, damaging in terms of loss of lives or global economic and political upheaval due to COVID-19. Add to that is the most likely long-term impact on mental health as the world embraces this so-called “new normal” amid a pandemic that has completely changed how people live their lives.

Focusing on making sure that people feel heard and supported, Globe Telecom, through its Hope Bank online community,  has launched the “#StartANewDay – Let’s talk about mental health” webinar series with “Insights for Millennials and Gen Zs” as the first topic, being the two age groups most affected by stress, anxiety, and depression during the community quarantine.

Among the notable speakers were mental health advocates led by Sen. Risa Hontiveros, author and principal sponsor of Republic Act No. 11036 (Philippine Mental Health Law);  adult psychiatrist Dr. Corazon Angela Cuadro, occupational medicine specialist Dr. Gia Sison, showbiz personality Kiana Valenciano and #MentalHealthPH co-Founder Roy Dahildahil.

With four children at home, Sen. Hontiveros said the pandemic changed a lot in the way they live but it allowed them to be more open to each other.  She added that the prolonged community quarantine may be used to form a stronger bond with each member of the family or address unresolved issues.

“This pandemic revealed how badly we need one another so I suggest we check up on each other, drink 8 glasses of water daily, turn off the news once in a while, find time to do things and enjoy it if you can and take a rest. In the midst of a public health crisis every facet of our health matters. We must take care of ourselves and that amid all that is happening, remember that mental health, especially among the young generation, will always matter.”

Dr. Cuadro, on the other hand, said that the rise in mental health issues among millennials and Gen Z’s is not an isolated case. For this younger set who are used to going out and being free but are now limited to virtual contacts, it may be difficult for most to cope. “It’s good that they are now more open to express themselves and there’s a safe space now to talk about them and be allowed to express these emotions and experiences, especially possible anxieties and depressive symptoms.”

During the webinar, young singer-songwriter Valenciano who struggles with depression and anxiety said the pandemic taught her to confront directly the issues she’s had in the past. “I had to change my whole thought process, the toxic thinking, I learned to appreciate things more. I also learned to flip things over, especially those seen on social media, to keep my feet grounded and focused on what I can do for myself and let go of things I have no control of.”

In light of millennials and Gen Z’s complicated relationship with social media which is also another source of anxiety and depression, mental health advocacy group leader Dahildahil offered a few tips like being aware of the kind of content they are consuming, the manner content is shared which can also affect other people, and understanding how they were affected by it. “Emotions can be contagious, so is disinformation. Do some self-checking, how were they affected by social media content and ask themselves why do they use social media. Is it about to connect, to express, to inspire people, and how does it help them? If using social media is not helpful anymore, best to take some time off it, more of a digital detox, to also protect themselves,” he said.

Dahildahil’s views were shared by Dr. Sison, who heads the Makati Medical Center’s Women’s Wellness Center who said that millennials and Gen Z’s can also avoid being overwhelmed by all the information and negativity by sticking to credible sources of information only. “Limit sources of information in the Philippines and gather the more credible facts and even limit social media sites being followed. Use the ‘block’ and ‘mute’ feature of the phone if need be to avoid being overwhelmed.”

All the speakers also expressed gladness that there is now a platform where mental health issues can be discussed freely and positively, where everyone can speak up and let their voices and concerns about mental health are heard and create positive change. The more it is being talked about, the better opportunity there is to find solutions, they pointed out.

As the country’s leading telco, Globe supports the promotion of mental health through its various initiatives such as Hope Bank, a safe online space for everyone to openly express their feelings and thoughts about mental health.  It seeks to empower those undergoing emotional and mental challenges caused by Covid-19 and to boost the morale of frontliners and patients including their families and friends. To contribute, members can just post messages using hashtag #SpreadHOPE both on their personal profiles and in the group. These can be through photos, artworks, quotes, song lyrics, poems, videos or anything that expresses hope and positivity. 

Globe also partnered with organizations such as the UP Diliman Psychosocial Services (UPD PsycServ) and New Good Feelings (NGF) Mindstrong’s HOPELINE for free counseling or psychotherapy services for frontliners, Covid-19 patients and relatives and people under monitoring or under investigation. Just call 2919 (Globe and TM subscribers) or 88044673 (landline) for HOPELINE or send a text or Viber message to PsycServ at 09063743466 or 09167573157 with name and concern or accomplish the form found at http://bit.ly/PsycServPH to receive a call from a PsycServ volunteer. PsycServ is open Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.

For more about Globe Telecom, visit www.globe.com.ph.