Parental guidance can keep children protected online

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Globe’s Digital Thumbprint Program offers free cyber safety eModules

Dangerous characters lurk on the internet, among them cyberbullies, scammers, and online predators who can target children. Thus, knowledge on internet safety is a must for parents and family members who guide them.

Find out how you can protect your kids against online risks and threats with the help of Globe’s Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP) eModules. Watch the videos on Globe’s new cybersafety portal www.makeitsafe.ph.

“Keeping children safe online means staying informed and getting involved so they can be guided and protected against online predators. The involvement of parents and guardians are critical. Let’s create a safer online environment for children together,” said Yoly Crisanto, Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer at Globe.

Introduced in 2016, the award-winning DTP started as a series of workshops to educate students, teachers and parents on proper online behavior and encourage them to create an open, inclusive, collaborative, and safe online environment. So far, it has reached 4,010 schools, involved over 115,000 teachers, and served over 1.9 million students nationwide.

With the introduction of the hybrid school set up in 2020, DTP also evolved. Lessons were turned into eModules that can be used for teacher training in schools and provide parents and guardians with information that can be passed on to the youth. Young adults may also refer to easy-to-understand videos to learn more about cybersafety.

DTP has four eModules that discuss the following: 

• Monitoring Children's Internet Activities
• Protecting Kids From Online Threats
• Helping Children Stay Safe Online 
• Navigating Online Learning With Your Kids

There is also a full DTP Parent Module in Virtual Reality.

DTP is part of Globe’s cyber safety advocacy, which includes its fight against online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC). The company has partnered with local and international organizations to reduce materials that promote OSAEC for future generations to thrive in a more positive and progressive society.

Globe is committed to provide equitable and quality education under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

In addition, the company has been implementing its #makeITsafePH campaign to raise awareness about cyber violence and cybersecurity. Watch a video on the campaign against cyberbullying here.

To learn more about Globe, visit www.globe.com.ph.

Shopee Promotes Safe Online Shopping Experience with Shopee Cares PH

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Shopee Cares PH empowers users to combat fraud activities

With more Filipinos relying on e-commerce to get their essentials, this has also increased the need to protect them due to the growing number of fraudulent activities happening in the digital space. In a Consumer Pulse Survey conducted by TransUnion in February 20221, of the over 1,000 Filipino adults polled, 53% said they were targeted by fraudsters in the previous 3 months. From the same survey, 42% said they were scammed by Phishing, 38% were victimized by money and gift card scams, while 30% were scammed by third-party sellers via online retail shops. While businesses in different industries are continuously upgrading their platforms, fraudsters also search for ways on how they can adapt to the ever-changing landscape and discover new vulnerabilities.

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, recognizes the need to enhance user protection and security by educating customers on vulnerabilities, and how they can avoid being a victim of fraud. With the recently launched Shopee Cares PH – an online community platform where Shopee provides customer education and support – the goal is to empower consumers with proper know-hows and tips on how they can protect themselves from phishing scams, money and gift card scams, and third party seller scams.

Martin Yu, Shopee Philippines Director, said, “Shopee has always been committed to ensuring that every Filipino’s online shopping experience is safe and reliable, and Shopee Cares is a testament to that. Through this platform, we aim to equip them with knowledge on how to shop safely and combat these online scams together so that they can continuously enjoy shopping online.” 

With Shopee Cares PH, users are also encouraged to seek help for any product inquiry or concern, and inspire other users through their memorable Shopee finds and experiences. Sale tips and tricks are also provided to ensure online shopping is made enjoyable with exclusive deals and promos.

“As more Filipinos rely on e-commerce, we continuously ensure that measures are in place to make their experience with Shopee more secure. What we want is for our shoppers to continue enjoying the benefits of online shopping, as this has become an essential part of their daily lives,” Yu added.

Be part of the community and visit https://www.facebook.com/ShopeeCaresPH or https://twitter.com/ShopeeCaresPH.

NEW PRODUCT ALERT: Cherry Home’s latest Smart Outdoor Camera

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Whether you stay in most of the time or frequently go outside, your house is home to you and everything you value. Make sure to keep it safe with Cherry Home’s latest Smart Outdoor Camera.

Manage home security like a pro with this device’s tip-top features. It is carefully crafted to outdo the best in the market with a 3MP camera quality with colorful night vision for clearer video playback and live streams, day or night. It is also equipped with an Intelligent Auto-Tracking feature so you can constantly monitor movements outside your home that are within the camera’s range. This means, not missing a thing with a relatively large scope, featuring a Wide Viewing Angle and Rotation Angles: 310° Pan and 140° Tilt. It also supports 24/7 recording which you can store via 32GB MicroSD card or on the cloud, should you need more space.

Living up to its name, you can stay on top of your home’s overall security with just your phone as you can monitor everything through the Cherry Home App that is downloadable from Google Play or the App Store.

Monitor your home the smart way for just P1,620. For more information and to purchase, visit:

Cherry Shop PH: www.cherryshop.com.ph

Clorox PH partners with Philippine Airlines to help enhance Travelers’ Health, Safety

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As health and safety became a top concern amid the pandemic, especially for travelers, Clorox Philippines, one of the country’s leading providers of cleaning and disinfecting products, collaborated with the flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL).

Clorox Philippines worked with PAL to enhance the safety of their customers by providing Clorox products in PAL’s airport hubs and ticket offices across the Philippines. PAL received Clorox Expert Disinfectant Sprays, Clorox Expert Disinfecting Wipes canisters, Clorox Clean-Up All-Purpose Cleaner, and Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaners to disinfect its vital facilities and amenities.

“The health and safety of our passengers are our top priorities. We are pleased to have partnered with Clorox Philippines, which shares our values in upholding the safety and welfare of consumers. As more people go back to flying, our partnership is significant and timely," said Ria Carrion-Domingo, Vice President for Marketing at PAL.

Clorox Expert Disinfecting Wipes were also given to PAL’s arriving international and domestic passengers and customers of ticket offices nationwide from December 31, 2021, to March 2022, catering to almost 22,000 travelers.

“We are always committed to making the lives of every Filipino better each day with our Clorox products amid these uncertain times. And with our collaboration with PAL, we are happy that we can assist in making their travelers safe,” said Monique Gonzales, Marketing Manager for Southeast Asia at Clorox International.

Get maximum security with the new Cherry Home Smart NVR Kit

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Cherry Home introduces the newest addition to its CCTV and IoT devices, the Cherry Home Smart NVR Kit. It lets you capture and record activities within your home and save them for playback for future use.

Just when you thought your home is already packed with extra security,   check this out and you will get maximum security with the new Cherry Home Smart NVR Kit - with Four Smart Bullet Cameras and a Network Video Recorder.

This security kit is equipped with the power of four Cherry Home Smart Bullet Cameras, working simultaneously to keep as many areas covered within your house’s vicinity. 

Each camera has 1080P Full HD resolution for a much clearer view, has Smart-Human Motion Detection mode that intelligently senses actual human movements, and keeps you safe, rain or shine, with it is IP65 Certified Weatherproof feature. It also comes with 100 ° wide-angle viewing and two-way audio. It can be controlled via the Cherry Home application, which may be downloaded for FREE on your Android or iOS smartphones, and with up to 100 meters wireless transmission to boot. These cameras go along with the Network Video Recorder (NVR) which into the bargain has Full HD Four Channel Recording Playback, allows 24/7 recording, highlights up to 8TB local storage, and has provisions for HDMI and VGA connectors. 

All these features constitute a reliable security system, best for relatively larger homes with a dedicated surveillance room.

Cherry Home Smart NVR Kit key features:

• 1080P Full HD Camera
• Up to 100m Wireless Transmission
• Smart Wi-Fi app control
• IP65 certified weather-proof
• Smart Human-Detection mode
• 100-degree wide-angle viewing
• Two-way audio
• 24/7 recording
• Up to 8TB local storage
• HDMI and VGA slot

Feel the comfort of having to live under maximum protection with the Cherry Home Smart NVR Kit. Hurry and grab yours now for just P9,999.

For more information, visit: Cherry Shop PH: www.cherryshop.com.ph

Alagang Jollibee: Safety and extra care for customers served daily

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As people continue to take extra precautions and strictly abide by health guidelines, the country’s number one fast-food chain strengthens its commitment to bring joy to its customers—not only through its great-tasting and well-loved offerings but also through its signature Alagang Jollibee service.

#SafeAtAlagaKa sa Jollibee! By wearing their face mask and face shield, and practicing physical distancing and no-touch transactions, every Filipino can drive-thru safely and enjoy their Jollibee favorites

In its newly released and heartwarming safety video, Jollibee underscored its culture of providing care to customers whom they treat as family, anchored on the values of its ‘Alagang Jollibee’ brand of service. Set to the classic Rey Valera song Kumusta Ka, the Safe at Alaga Ka video demonstrates Jollibee’s efforts in ensuring the welfare of its customers and its own store teams now more than ever through enhanced safety protocols, extra care in food preparation and handling, and its signature warm and friendly customer service.

At Jollibee, food safety is a priority. Jollibee riders practice no-contract delivery and delivery bags have safety seals and customer seals to ensure safety.  

The safety journey at Jollibee is made possible with the store’s Alagang Jollibee ambassador, crew and delivery riders who all make sure that everyone’s langhap-sarap favorites are safely handled and delivered. In the video, the store team is seen diligently preparing to serve joy safely, with complete PPE, disinfecting high-touch areas, and strictly following a safety checklist to ensure the team’s compliance.

These safety protocols such as proper physical distancing, cashless payments, and no touch transactions are observed in all its distribution channels – whether for take-out, delivery, drive-thru, as well as order and pick up.

Signed, sealed, for safety. Jollibee provides an extra dose of care to customers, with takeout orders in properly sealed packaging to ensure safety.

Food is prepared and handled with extra care, with store teams ensuring not just the quality and freshness, but also the completeness of orders. For Take-Out and Drive-thru, speakers are installed, and lapel mics are used by the crew members to further minimize direct contact.

Contributing greatly to a more pleasant experience with every Jollibee visit is the unique and genuine way that the store teams attend to and interact with every customer whether behind the counter, a drive-thru window, or during delivery—serving them in an efficient manner and with a smile, even as their faces are covered in the requisite face mask and face shield. 

Service with warmth, joy and a heightened focus on safety—this is what Alagang Jollibee is all about.

“The pandemic has really brought about changes in our lives. While things are different, we remain committed to serving Joy to our customers by strengthening our safety protocols and providing extra care through our Alagang Jollibee,” says Jollibee Global Brand CMO and Jollibee Philippines Marketing Head Francis Flores. “Health and safety are our priority, and this is our promise not only to our customers but to our hardworking and highly dedicated employees and store teams as well.”

The JFC Group has earlier announced that it is setting up a vaccination program to provide free vaccines for all its employees in the Philippines, and is also sourcing vaccines for their dependents, extended family, and household members. This is supported by communication efforts, including webinars on vaccine education, under efforts to enable employees to make informed decisions on their health.

Watch Jollibee’s newest safety video here.

For delivery, dial the #87000 hotline, or order online through JollibeeDelivery.com or via the Jollibee App. Customers may also opt to avail via Take Out or through the 'Order & Pick Up' service in select stores.

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Bike Safety 101: things newbies should know before hitting the road

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 Ride Safe with these bike safety tips from Allianz PNB Life!

With the ongoing pandemic, transport options have narrowed down for many Filipino commuters. Due to limited transport options as well as strict health protocols that make public transit more difficult, a number of people in the metro have turned to biking as an alternative means to get around.

Since launching its Ride Safe campaign last year, Allianz PNB Life has been hard at work promoting bike safety and green mobility across the metro, partnering with the San Juan City government to make San Juan one of the most bike-friendly cities in Metro Manila. They collaborated on new bike lanes around the city, as well as  set up the country’s first solar-powered pit stop for cyclists.

“At Allianz PNB Life, we want to encourage more Filipinos to think of cycling as an alternative and more sustainable means of transportation,” said Gino Riola, Chief Marketing Officer for Allianz PNB Life and an avid cyclist himself. "A very big part of that is of course safety, which is why we put a primer on promoting and spreading awareness on bike safety and education.”

Riola shares the following tips to help new commuters-turned-bikers navigate the busy streets of Metro Manila safely:

1. Find the right ride. The right bike ensures comfort and safety while cycling. Hybrid bikes or road bikes are usually an amateur’s best bet for navigating a mix of bumpy to paved roads and slow-moving traffic. Additionally, a bike with the correct size should correspond to a rider’s height. 

2. Gear up. When it comes to cycling gear, the first and most important one to get is a safety helmet. A proper fitting helmet should cover the forehead about an inch above the eyebrows and not tip forward or backward. Bright, reflective clothing is another must while riding. Neon or fluorescent-colored wear such as hi-vis (high visibility) jackets or stick-on reflectors is recommended, especially when biking during early morning, cloudy days or evenings.

3. Practice biking techniques. Practice is key to building confidence on the road. Ascending, descending, keeping balance when turning corners, and looking over one’s shoulder without swerving are basic skills to master. Even knowing how to change flat tires using a patch kit could come in handy. In San Juan, riders can actually rest and repair their bikes through pit stops.

4. Check equipment. Before setting off, it’s important to ensure all parts of a bicycle are secure and working. Tires should be properly inflated, and the seat should be adjusted to and locked at a proper height, ideally at the same level or just slightly lower than the handlebars.

5. Follow traffic rules. Bicycles are vehicles, and obeying traffic rules is a must, not just out of respect to drivers and pedestrians but also to avoid any accidents. Cyclists are more vulnerable than their driver counterparts and should be extra careful. Riding a bike does not mean one is exempt from following stoplights.

6. Know hand signals. Signals are another key aspect to following traffic rules. When turning, cyclists are urged to signal left or right. The same is true for slowing down or stopping. Learn more basic hand signals here. 

7. Join a cycling group. There are many cycling communities in the Philippines where new riders can learn valuable knowledge from their more experienced counterparts. Riding in a group is also a lot safer than riding solo. Plus it’s just more fun to ride with buddies.

8. Enjoy the ride! Last but not least, it’s important to enjoy the ride! Biking is a great way to get exercise, spend time with family and friends, and reduce carbon emissions. Much like insurance, biking is a long-term investment for your health, your loved ones, and the environment.

 

About Allianz PNB Life

Allianz PNB Life began its operations in 2001 and is among the major life insurers in the Philippines. Worldwide, Allianz is also considered the most sustainable insurer from 2017 to 2019 according to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. We are a leading provider of Variable Life products, complemented by a full line of Life protection offerings for individuals and institutions. All our products and services are designed to meet the lifetime financial planning, wealth accumulation, and well-being aspirations of every Filipino Family.

Allianz PNB Life’s main headquarters is in Makati City, the country’s main business district, with eleven business centres strategically located in key cities across the archipelago. It has the support of over 220 employees and more than 1000 financial advisors to serve our dear policyholders and deliver great customer service experiences. For more information, visit allianzpnblife.ph or facebook.com/allianzpnblifeofficial.

 

Mikey Bustos on navigating the challenges of being an online celebrity

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“I don’t think anyone is prepared for the life that comes with going viral in the internet.” 

It’s been 14 years since Mikey Bustos first posted a video on YouTube. It was a video of him performing as a front act for a Pussycat Dolls concert in Manila. And while initially renowned for his career as a singer and performer, it was really the relatable content he has been masterfully crafting and posting online that has captured the hearts and laughs of many. 

“It’s been such a learning curve,” said Mikey about his career, despite years of creating countless viral videos such as “Adobo” - a parody of the song Let It Go from Frozen - and “Balikbayan Box” - a parody of the Miley Cyrus Hit “Wrecking Ball”. “You just have to navigate through,” he added. 

While having to constantly think of new ideas is already a challenge in itself, having an audience that can directly interact with you via a comments section is another. “Having to deal with bashers is something you never get used to,” he remarked. 

Other challenges Mikey mentioned that he has encountered in his career was having to fight through insecurities, second-guessing himself, and managing his schedule. 

There was even a time when Mikey was juggling multiple YouTube channels all while traveling, performing, and managing his ant business. And while it was a challenge for him to do all these simultaneously, all these “trades” brought about plenty of opportunities. 

With these opportunities, however, come crucial choices he needed to make. 

On taking risks 

“For me, to be successful, you need to take calculated risks,” said Bustos who mentioned that one of the biggest risks he made in his life was moving to the Philippines from Canada. 

But this was just one among many risks Mikey had to take in order for his career to flourish further. 

“Signing contracts, teaming up with brands, expanding a team, collaborating with other content creators—these are all risks and choices you have to calculate and think about. You can’t just throw all your chips in and wish for the best” he stressed. 

On the art of de-stressing 

With all these decisions and challenges, not to mention having to sustain his career and business, there is no doubt that stress and risk of burnout frequent Mikey’s life. 

To combat these, he turns to exercise and meditation. 

To combat the stress and risk of burnout that comes with his successful career, Mikey makes sure to incorporate exercise and meditation to his daily routine. 

“I always try to incorporate exercise into my routine. I go to the gym a few times a week, and now I’ve taken a love for running—making sure I go 10km every day. In terms of mentally staying in shape, I do a lot of meditation and prayer.” 

To lessen the risk of burnout, Mikey also makes sure to explore his hobbies, which is sometimes a blurred line for him as his work involves making the most of his interests and sharing it online. He solves this dilemma by exploring his hobbies without feeling the need to bring a camera with him. 

On the importance of trust 

Another way Mikey reduces the stress brought about by his career and ventures is working with people that he trusts, which for him, is crucial to success. 

In the time of the pandemic, Mikey also shared that bringing “trusty” items with him wherever he goes is key to having an extra “peace of mind”. 

In the time of the pandemic, Mikey always makes sure to bring “trusty” items like face masks, face shields and Diatabs wherever he goes to help ensure “peace of mind”. 

“Lately, I always bring all sorts of protective gear—masks, alcohol, face shields, and the like. I also make sure to bring a lipbalm because ‘you never know when you’ll be on camera,’” he remarked. 

Besides exercise and meditation, Mikey also explores other hobbies such as reading to help keep his creative mind in top shape.

“I also make sure that I bring Diatabs with me wherever I go, especially when I’m running. It helps because I’ve been having ‘banyo-phobia’—When I’m far from the house and I really have to go, it’s hard for me to go use the public toilet because of the fear of acquiring the coronavirus. That’s why it’s always good to have Diatabs around,” he shared. 

Diatabs is a product of Unilab, a trusted anti-diarrheal brand in the country, that can easily take care of your upset stomach and give you the peace of mind you need when it comes to bowel trouble. It is available in leading drugstores and pharmacies nationwide. To learn more, visit https://www.unilab.com.ph/products/diatabs

5 things to remember as we begin again

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As we welcome the new year—2021, it might do well for us to look back, to take stock of the positive lessons that we can extract from what was an unprecedented year. For sure, numerous take-aways can be gained as we move forward and anticipate a more “mobile” next normal—especially since vaccine trials by leading pharmaceutical companies have been yielding encouraging results.

With that, here are 5 lessons we should remember as we begin again:

Always wash your hands

Perhaps the most frequent reminder worth noting is how the power of proper handwashing has been in full display. It has been proven effective in killing 99.9% of germs and should always be considered a first line of defense against sicknesses and diseases.

Do not take sicknesses lightly 

The previous year that was also demonstrated how a virus can easily and quickly transmit from one person to another. With this, one should learn to treat regular coughs, colds, and flu like a very harmful and contagious virus. That means that even if the pandemic eventually ends, it would be wise to isolate one’s self when they feel flu-like symptoms or anything of the sort.

 

Take care of yourself

But more than the physical and physiological, we also learned to focus on ourselves and safeguard our mental health, a practice which we should continue doing even as we start physically interacting with others—carefully—and as we slowly get back into our fast-paced lives.

 

Cherish each moment

At some point during the lockdown, there must have been a point where we all realized that we had taken some activities, events, and physical hangouts for granted. So, in heading out again with care, cherish and make the most out of every outdoor moment and create memories that can last lifetimes.

Always be prepared

But in our excitement to resume our normal lifestyle, hang out, and even hook up, it’s important to remember that health safety should always be a priority for us to continue to enjoy the best things life can offer, for a long time.

So always be prepared and bring quality PPEs like alcohol, hand sanitizers, wipes, and even condoms—such as Durex—especially for those who have been craving for intimacy.

To learn more about the best PPEs to use in the next normal and how to stay safe and protected both up there and down there, Durex has launched a series of insightful videos with Boys Night Out which you can catch on Facebook and YouTube.

Durex advances Protection and Preparedness Education Campaign by donating PPEs to HIV-advocate groups

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Durex, a brand that advocates HIV Awareness and health safety, donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) to local HIV-advocate groups as part of their Protection and Preparedness Education Campaign, just in time for World AIDS Day.

A total of 1000 face masks, 1000 face shields, and 7000 boxes of Durex Condoms were each turned over to LoveYourself, The Red Whistle, and the PLHIV Response Center to help boost their efforts to combat HIV/AIDS amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and promote health safety.

The brand has been consistent in its efforts to spread HIV Awareness ever since the lockdown started here in the country. Launching the Protection and Preparedness Education campaign last September, Durex aims to further raise awareness on the importance of using PPEs like face masks and condoms to curb the COVID-19 pandemic and HIV epidemic in the country. They aim to remind Filipinos that alongside COVID-19, HIV is still a growing health crisis and that it deserves everyone’s utmost attention.

As of December 3, there have been 435,413 total reported cases of COVID-19 and around 81,000 total reported cases of HIV in the country.

The campaign seeks to educate Filipinos on health safety and the importance of practicing safe sex even during quarantine through a series of fun and informational videos with Boys Night Out and other personalities. 

These videos, which can be streamed via Durex’s Facebook and YouTube pages, tackle the best PPEs to use in the new normal and provide tips on how to stay safe and protected both up there and down there during this difficult time.

Pizza Hut strengthens worry-free delivery commitment with ‘Sealed for Safety’ stickers

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Pizza Hut is doubling down on its promise of a worry-free delivery with the launch of its “Sealed for Safety” stickers.

The tamper-proof stickers are affixed to pizza boxes and paper bags that contain food items to assure customers that their orders are safely prepared during deliveries.

“The Sealed for Safety sticker is the newest initiative in our continuing efforts to ensure the health and safety of our customers. We aim to guarantee that when our customers have their favorites delivered, the experience would be worry-free for them,” Pizza Hut Marketing Manager Lorent Adrias said.

Since March 18, Pizza Hut has been rolling out several initiatives to provide worry-free service to their customers. All Pizza Hut team members undergo health checks upon reporting for work and are required to wash and sanitize their hands regularly. Delivery equipment is likewise disinfected before and after every delivery. Riders wear face masks and they practice physical distancing during deliveries to ensure the safety of customers.

Customers who wish to order food from Pizza Hut can dial 8911-11-11 for Metro Manila or #11111 for provincial delivery.

Other worry-free delivery options include ordering online by visiting www.pizzahut.com.ph or through Grab Food and FoodPanda.

For customers who prefer take-out, Pizza Hut assures that physical distancing measures are observed in-store, food is served from a safe distance, and team members follow safe preparation, dispatch, and service. The entire restaurant is sanitized as well. Safety measures such as a “no mask, no entry” policy, temperature checks, and hand and footwear sanitization are implemented in-store.

Customers may opt for worry-free take-out options such as Walk-in Take Away; Click and Collect for orders made through the website and to be claimed in-store; and Car Pick-up where customers can order in advance using the hotline and then claim it curbside from their nearest Pizza Hut branch.

For a complete list of open stores, please visit this link. For more information about Pizza Hut, visit pizzahut.com.ph. Like and follow Pizza Hut on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest offers and promos.

Gen. Eleazar: Improved Police Security in NCR brings in more Tourists, Balikbayans

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NCRPO Chief P/Maj. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar acknowledged the vital role that ‘peace and order’ plays in the success of the Philippines’ tourism industry.

NCRPO Chief P/Maj. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar

During a press briefing on the coming Investour Forum sponsored by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) in Taguig City, Gen. Eleazar yesterday shared that tourism has been a major contributor to the gross income of the country and should thus be supported by the police force and has vowed to enhance the NCRPO’s drive against criminality and violence in the National Capital Region (NCR).

“As in all business investment endeavors, peace and order is a pre-requisite to the success of our tourism industry,” Eleazar stressed. “The support towards the tourism industry sectors provided by the police is therefore critical and essential,” he added.

The NCRPO chief noted that one of the most dreaded pronouncements that a country can get is a travel ban which is generated by two factors: the peace and order situation of the area and health concerns in epidemic proportions.

“From our end here in Metro Manila, we have classified special places and festivals as special tourism points, so that we may provide these places and events the necessary emphasis in terms of police service and support,” Eleazar declared.

According to the NCRPO chief, the classified places include places of historical significance such as the Rizal Park and Paco Park. Other areas included in the classification are five-star hotels and casinos, big shopping malls, business circuits and churches with historical significance.

“With a basic strategy of increasing police presence in these areas, we have had a successful and healthy circulation of foreign and domestic tourists, including balikbayans,” Eleazar revealed. “From January to August of this year, the Department of Tourism and our police districts have tallied 38,183,193 tourists here in Metro Manila alone,” he added.

The NCRPO chief attributed the perky tourism industry in Metro Manila to a robust peace and order situation. “Compared to the last three years of the previous administration, the Duterte administration has recorded a 58% decline in the volume of major crimes, such as murder, homicide, rape, theft, robbery, kidnapping, carnapping, motornapping, and serious physical injuries.”

He then proceeded to attribute the improved peace-and-order situation to eight factors:

- The government’s successful war on drugs 

- The increase in the police force that has boosted police presence

- The role of media in sending a clear message that the police force is doing its job 

- The serious internal cleansing instituted in the NCRPO 

- New communications technology and the advent of social media 

- The increase in the salaries of the police

- The president’s order to implement local ordinances against certain night-time activities

- The NCRPO’s Intensified Cleanliness Policy or ICP.

Gen. Eleazar ended his talk by emphasizing that the NCRPO cannot sit on their laurels. “The quest for the ideal peace and order situation is a never-ending grind for any nation, especially in a developing country like ours,” he stressed.

The press briefing, which was held at the Manila House in Bonifacio Global City, was about the coming “Investour Forum on TIEZA’s Flagship Tourism Enterprise Zones.”

The forum will be held at the Centennial Ballroom of the Manila Hotel, Manila on October 15. The Forum will focus on the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the fiscal and non-fiscal incentives as approved by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and clarify the difference between the 12 Tourism Enterprise Zones (TEZs), five Flagship Tourism Enterprise Zones (FTEZs), and thousands of Registered Tourism Enterprises (RTEs).

MiGuard Helps in Making Filipino Homes Safer

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The home is the place where one feels safe, comfortable and secure. It should feel like your own personal refuge – a private sanctuary where you and your family can feel most secure and most worry-free.

In the Philippines, just like in many countries, feeling safe within the confines of ones’ home, is never negotiable. Peace of mind that their loved ones are well protected and safe from harm is a prime priority of every homeowner to consider 

What is MiGuard

Making every home safe and secure is what MiGuard is all about. 

A technologically advanced and innovative home security system, MiGuard provides a holistic approach to home safety and security. 

The MiGuard system is an integrated set of sensors, alarms, detectors, and controlled devices wirelessly connected to a central console which can control up to 100 MiGuard devices. 

The MiGuard Console serves as a gateway to the WiFi and GPRS network and is linked to a 24/7 MiGuard command center that monitors all the alarms and bridge the calls to first and nearest responders that can check unwanted activity happening in and around your home.

MiGuard’s 24/7 command center works in partnership with the PNP, the Bureau of Fire and Protection, and private and public hospitals to quickly connect and send the appropriate emergency response to help their customers. 

 All these devices can be easily accessed and controlled using a MiGuard Security app on your mobile phone. Aside from crime prevention tools, MiGuard has incorporated early detection devices including fire or smoke sensors; water and gas leak detectors; and, a medical emergency call button into its security system package so potential emergencies, dangers, and disasters can be easily sensed and attended to.

“The safety and security of every family and every home should not be taken for granted. The more you wait, the longer you put your hard-earned possessions, your loved ones, and yourselves at risk,” said Raeyan Basa, MiGuard’s Vice President for Sales.

Invest in a good security system today and put your trust in MiGuard ... they care about making your homes safer, just as much as you do. 

For inquiries, you may contact +63 2 717 9806 or thru MiGuard Facebook page.

Solane promotes Filipino values

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The country’s leading LPG provider has launched a campaign that advocates positive Filipino values and emphasizes the importance of family

As the country gears up for change, ISLA LPG Corporation (ILC), the leading LPG solutions company and owner of the brand Solane, launches an advocacy campaign that aims to remind consumers of the importance of family and positive Filipino values.

Drawing inspiration from the popular Filipino expression, which in English means, “That’s how it should be… Rightly so,” ISLA LPG launches the “Dapat Lang” campaign — a program that emphasizes the importance of doing the right thing, for the family, for others and society as a whole. The campaign also touches on the importance of bringing back traditional Filipino values which have somehow been misplaced in our high-technology, fast-paced, modern setting. These values include commitment to the family, honesty, hard work, respect for others, and integrity. 

“As we prepare for the many changes happening in our environment, we at ISLA LPG would like to remind everyone of the Filipino values that define us as a people and to put importance on the family, being a good neighbor and a valuable member of society,” said ILC-CEO Ruben Domingo. “Our new campaign reminds all of us — our consumers, employees, and business partners — to do the right thing in everything we do, all the time, wherever we are, in order to truly bring out positive change in all of us.”

The advocacy campaign will be communicated with various mediums — print and radio ads, social media, and online videos, showcasing a mom cooking the best dishes for her family, an employee putting in ample time at work, a chef preparing high-quality ingredients for his customers, a manager catering to the needs of the client, the Solane Hatid Bahay rider ensuring that LPG delivery is safe and on time. 

As part of the Dapat Lang campaign, ISLA LPG is also launching a new website, which outlines the various ways with which Solane stakeholders can live out the new campaign principle in their everyday lives. The newly revamped site also features a blog that will serve as a way for ISLA LPG to communicate directly with its consumers, especially moms. The blog will feature quick and easy recipes and helpful and time-saving tips on cooking for the family, keeping a safe environment at work and home, and more. 

For its part, ISLA LPG lives out the Dapat Lang campaign by doing what it does best since the brand Solane was launched almost five years ago — provide consumers with high-quality, safe, reliable LPG products. 

“We value our consumers’ safety and we ensure that it is our key priority,” said Mr. Domingo. “We also value our customers’ trust by providing excellent products and services that are well worth their family’s hard-earned money.”

Moreover, ISLA LPG offers Solane Hatid-Bahay Service, an exclusive service provided to Solane LPG residential customers. ISLA LPG’s well-trained riders conduct a Weight Check in front of customers using calibrated portable weighing scales, assuring households of value for their money. The Solane Hatid-Bahay riders also perform the 7-Point Safety Check free of charge to help ensure the safety of consumers and their families. This includes checking the surroundings, o-ring, regulator, regulator and valve connection, hose, hose connection, and flame quality.

Furthermore, ISLA LPG holds regular safety seminars for its customers as well as to various communities nationwide. The company’s employees and contractors follow strict compliance of safe LPG handling and fire safety. Through this, ISLA LPG has achieved a significant milestone of 13 million man hours without lost time injury.

This commitment to provide the best and safe product and service is, needless to say, reinforced with the launch of the company’s new advocacy campaign because as they say, Kapag LPG, Dapat Lang Solane!

To know more about the Dapat Lang campaign, 

visit Solane’s new website: 

http://www.solane.com.ph/

www.solane.com.ph

Facebook page : 

 http://www.facebook.com/solane.ph, www.facebook.com/solane.ph.