TCL 20 SE: Displaying Greatness—Cinematic Experience at the Tip of Your Hands

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The TCL 20 SE was unveiled last January at the CES 2021 press conference. Now, its Philippine debut has finally come. This smartphone blends a nature-inspired design with exceptional performance and affordability, offering an upgrade to handle the needs of today’s consumer, with improved imaging, solid performance, and longer battery life.

“After the successful launch of the TCL Mobile brand, 2021 will be a very important year for TCL’s business as we build on the momentum established last year and continue to grow as one of the world’s largest end-to-end global consumer electronics brands,” said Aaron Zhang, CEO of TCL Communication. “This year, our TCL-branded mobile devices highlight an increased focus on strengthening our TCL ecosystem by making 5G connectivity more affordable and accessible to people around the world, without compromising the premium features and design associated with TCL.”

The 20 SE features the latest TCL-made display and the next generation of NXTVISION, TCL’s proprietary advanced display optimization and camera technology. NXTVISION provides users with improvements to the video and image display experience, including improved SDR to HDR conversion, enhanced color calibration, and more eye safety features.

TCL 20 SE: A Cinematic Experience On-the-Go

The affordable new TCL 20 SE has all the features associated with an advanced smartphone, along with a superior video entertainment system for those looking to take their A/V experiences to the next level. Stunning video performance is delivered via a 6.82-inch, V notch display with a 90 percent screen-to-body ratio for a maximized viewing experience, along with a 20.5:9 screen ratio which provides broad, cinematic-like viewing performance in a slim form. To take further advantage of the large display, the TCL 20 SE also features a Smart Floating Window, which lets users browse the web or reply to messages while watching videos; the feature is triggered by swiping to the right or left corner and can be adjusted in size or move about anywhere on the screen. 

 

The TCL 20 SE also provides outstanding video playback through SDR-to-HDR technology. Thanks to NXTVISION technology, color, contrast, and clarity are all enhanced while videos are being enjoyed in real-time. The smartphone’s dual speaker design also improves the audio experience—no speakers are blocked when the device is hand-held—and it is also compatible with Hi-Res Audio certification. To power all these features, the TCL 20 SE has a Qualcomm® octa-core chipset and a 5,000mAh battery. It also comes with an OTG Reverse Charging capability, making it possible to top up the battery of smaller gadgets.

 

While maximized video entertainment and power are the foundations of the TCL 20 SE, the device’s quad rear camera comes with AI-powered color portrait and sky enhancement features, which are designed to automatically detect the intended subjects and adjust the background for more epic shots. Additionally, the new AI Object Eraser can clear out people or objects in the background.

 

The TCL 20 SE will be available this April 2021 in Nuit Black and Aurora Green across multiple store outlets in the Philippines.

TCL Multi-Screen Collaboration

As another benefit of TCL’s deep vertically integrated ecosystem, the company will introduce its upcoming multi-screen collaboration efforts between select TCL 20 Series smartphones, tablets, televisions, and PCs at CES 2021. Through simple wireless connections like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or NFC, TCL will make it possible to seamlessly transfer files and multimedia from one device to another; fuse your phone to your PC for quick and easy multi-tasking or cast your smartphone screen to larger displays like tablets and televisions. More details to come later this year.

TCL 20 SE is exclusively distributed by VSTECS Phils., Inc. and is available through its accredited retailers nationwide. For pricing, availability, and promotions, please email marketing@msi-ecs.ph or visit:

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Globe provides P51.2-M Covid-19 support in Q1 2021

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Globe remains steadfast in helping Filipinos since the crisis started with Covid-19 support reaching Php 51.2 million for the first quarter of 2021.  The assistance comes in services and promos, external fundraising efforts, customer donations and in-kind donations.

 

Globe’s assistance to its community partners reached more than Php 5.4 million in the first three months of the year while the fundraising that Globe ran for the Philippine General Hospital Medical Foundation, Inc. via Globe Rewards raised a total of Php 786,789.

 

More than 3,787 students and teachers received connectivity support via Globe At Home Prepaid and pocket WiFis that Globe provided to its partner companies and organizations such as Ayala Foundation, Inc. (AFI), Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. (KCFI), ABS-CBN, Mary’s Way Foundation, HERO Foundation, and Missouri-based software company AMDOCS.

 

Globe also provided internet connectivity to persons with disabilities, displaced workers, and out-of-school youth undergoing upskilling programs with the Digital Jobs PH program of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and Davao-based social enterprise Virtualahan.

 

Likewise,  teachers and students who are Globe users continue to have free access to online learning resources such as Globe eLibrary (https://globeelibrary.ph/), DepEd Commons (https://commons.deped.gov.ph/), PHL CHED Connect (https://phlconnect.ched.gov.ph/home), and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) (https://www.tesda.gov.ph/)

 

“We continue to support our stakeholders especially since the impact of the pandemic has yet to abate. It has affected many, including our employees, contractors, suppliers, our customers and most especially our communities. We at Globe knew that we needed to step up and provide the much-needed assistance that our kababayans require,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe Chief Sustainability Officer and SVP for Corporate Communications.

 

Globe also gives importance on the well-being of its employees, contractors, and vendor-partners. Thus, more than Php 46 million was used to cover essentials such as health assistance, personal protective equipment, transportation fares, and meal subsidies.

 

In February this year, Globe’s RT-PCR testing laboratory started its operations in Mandaluyong to ensure that its workforce is properly tested and protected from the deadly virus.  The Globe RT-PCR Lab has a capacity to conduct more than 300 tests per day, and if needed, can be increased to a maximum of 800 tests per day.

 

Globe, being also committed to look after the mental health of its people given the psychological impact that the pandemic brings, piloted HopeChat last year so that the employees could chat with licensed psychologists without compromising their privacy and safety.

 

All Globe programs and partnerships are in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG).

 

To learn more about Globe’s sustainability efforts, visit https://www.globe.com.ph/about-us/sustainability.html#gref

 

Earth Warriors Use TikTok to Raise Awareness on Pressing Environmental Matters

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Manila, Philippines – April 29, 2021 –  As an easy-to-use platform for creative expression TikTok gives users an opportunity to shine a light on their advocacies through content that is both informative and entertaining. With this, creators are able to keep others informed on issues that they are passionate about. One pressing topic that has been creating buzz on TikTok is the preservation and protection of the environment. 

In celebration of Earth Month, which takes place in April of every year, highlighted by Earth Day on April 22nd, TikTok reinforces its continued commitment to boost awareness around environmental issues, and educate communities on sustainability, in a way that will resonate with many people around the world. This will be done through a communications campaign that aims to encourage sustainability-led conversations and trends on the platform and highlight local creators and content that are driven towards this cause. 

Anyone looking for ideas on how to better care for the environment can already find a lot of inspiration on TikTok. These videos are a great place to start.

Start with one thing

In this video, environmental advocate Antoinette Taus shares simple ways to make a difference and do your part for the Earth. As an actress and singer who has spent much of her life in the spotlight, she uses her popularity to promote environmental awareness and has even founded a non-profit organization that fosters action for sustainable development.

Take on a recycling project

It isn’t always possible to refuse single-use plastics, so instead of throwing them away why not repurpose them and give them a new life? Here’s an easy-to-follow tutorial for how to turn a plastic bottle into a night light.

Learn about deforestation

Through Treeforestation, a project by students of De La Salle University, you can learn about how deforestation affects the environment, as well as our lives. The campaign project also helps people understand what can be done to address this issue.

Dispose of trash properly

The simple act of disposing trash properly can make a difference in the environment. This video includes a quick tutorial for how to fold trash to make it more compact, and easier to keep in your pocket or bag until you have access to a trash bin.

Discover more content about saving the Earth on TikTok, and do your part to help the world heal! Download the app on your iOS and Android devices to get started.

NutriAsia and Del Monte team up to donate upcycled school chairs under Share-A-Chair initiative

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Keeping with its advocacies of helping Filipino communities in need and minimizing the impact of plastic waste, NutriAsia, Inc. and Del Monte Philippines, Inc. partnered together to donate upcycled plastic school chairs to several public elementary schools.

This was done through the Share-a-Chair initiative, a program started by NutriAsia and Del Monte in which the companies collect single-use plastic waste from their different offices and plant sites to turn them into school chairs and other needed furniture for the underprivileged public schools and communities. It is the culmination of the two companies’ partnership forged to help the Department of Education address the perennial shortage of school chairs.

NutriAsia and Del Monte Philippines, Inc. have partnered for Share-a-Chair, an advocacy program wherein plastic waste materials from their offices and plants are collected and upcycled into school furnishings. Each school received 50 pieces of armchairs and a teacher’s table with chair.

Jose Bastida Elementary School in Brgy. 

NutriAsia and Del Monte collected 19.3 metric tons of plastic waste from their offices and plants for a period of six months. Part of this collection went to the Share-a-Chair donation of 600 school chairs and teachers’ tables distributed to 12 different partner schools in Bukidnon, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, and Davao that NutriAsia and Del Monte have chosen for the program.

Puerto Elementary, Cagayan de Oro City 

Share a Chair and Table 

NutriAsia and Del Monte then partnered with Envirotech Waste Recycling, Inc., a local company with ground-breaking technology to upcycle the collected plastic waste into the furnishings. Upcycling is the process of transforming waste and discarded materials into useable items which is Envirotech’s field of expertise.

Through the Share-a-Chair program and their spirit of resourcefulness, NutriAsia and Del Monte aim to continue upcycling plastic waste and creating more school chairs to be donated to various partner schools across the country. This way, the companies can fulfill their goals of assisting underprivileged Filipino communities and reducing the negative environmental impact of plastic.

Globe empowers youth to connect the nation with #Globe5GHackathon

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It’s been more than a year since the start of the pandemic and even the most forward-thinking people were genuinely unprepared for the challenges of these unprecedented times. Globe believes that through technology, many people, especially the youth, have connected with others and even come up with innovative solutions to modern problems.

In partnership with Animo Labs of De La Salle University-Manila, Globe has launched #Globe5GHackathon, the biggest hackathon event in the country last April 27. Kicking off on Virtual Hangouts, students and young professionals from all over the country are invited to attend enablement workshops to inspire them to think out of the box and reinvent their power to create change today and for future generations through Globe’s 5G technology.

“Globe believes that the youth can unlock the nation’s potential through breakthrough innovations. By giving them a platform and the right tools to turn their ideas into reality, they can create lasting impact through the proper use of 5G technology,” said Issa Guevarra-Cabreira, Globe Chief Commercial Officer.

The workshops, slated to happen between May 21 and June 4, 2021, will give participants the chance to be coached and mentored by industry experts on 5G technology and innovation. They will then be able to cultivate their ideas and bring them to life through a nationwide pitch from June 21 to 25, 2021. Winning teams will get exciting prizes and get the opportunity to have their ideas funded by one of Globe’s partners and 917Ventures, Globe’s largest corporate venture builder. Awarding of winners is on September 3, 2021.

The 5G Hackathon is part of the telco’s continuous efforts to create a #FirstWorldNetwork in the country.

The company strongly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly UN SDG No. 9 which highlights the roles of infrastructure and innovation as crucial drivers of economic growth and development. Globe is committed to upholding the 10 United Nations Global Compact principles and 10 UN SDGs.