CMIP partners with TESDA-NCR, builds training hub to empower Filipino skilled-workers

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Concepcion Midea Incorporated Philippines (CMIP), one of the country's leading appliance manufacturers, seals a partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority - NCR (TESDA-NCR) to augment the government agency’s resources in providing high-quality technical education facility for Filipinos.

(from left to right) Joecel Jones Anico, Commercial Sales, Aftersales and Quality Director of CMIP; Carmelo Layugan, Jr., ConcepCare Relationship and Fulfillment Team Business Unit Head of CIC; Anna Marie Alejandro, General Manager of CMIP; Hon. John Rey Tiangco, City Mayor of Navotas; Engr. Jovencio Ferrer, Jr., Regional Director of TESDA NCR; Leonardo Pinlac, District Director of TESDA CAMANAVA; and Floramel Joy Songsong, Executive Director of the TESDA Partnership and Linkages Office during the MOA signing agreement between CMIP and TESDA

As part of CMIP’s social collaboration programs, this initiative aims to provide a Technical Training Hub with all the necessary up-to-date equipment and tools, enhancing TESDA’s programs related to HVAC (Heating, Ventilating, and Airconditioning) and Home Appliance repair and installation with the Integration of IOT Technology.

This collaboration seeks to help produce competent and reliable technical workforce aligned with TESDA’s NC II and NC III regulations and certifications.

“This memorandum of agreement signing signifies more than just a formal commitment, it represents a milestone that collaborates effort between TESDA-Navotas, CMIP, and the City of Navotas. Together, we are dedicated to achieving a common goal, the establishment of an accessible, relevant, and conducive training facility for Filipinos who wish to learn and improve their technical skills,” shares Anna Marie Alejandro, General Manager of CMIP.

Present at the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement were Anna Marie Alejandro, CMIP’s General Manager; Carmelo Layugan, Jr., together with Engr. Jovencio M. Ferrer Jr., Regional Director for TESDA NCR; Leonardo E. Pinlac, District Director for TESDA CAMANAVA; and Hon. John Rey M. Tiangco, City Mayor of Navotas.

“What’s important to focus on now is for us to reach those who are meant to benefit from this partnership. All of the primary concerns they face currently will be solved only if they have a livelihood which we aim to provide,” says Engr. Jovencio M. Ferrer Jr., Regional Director of TESDA NCR.

“We are certain that this partnership will open a lot of doors of opportunities for our community. This will especially be of huge help to our trainees studying HVAC who, hopefully, will also become a Midea employee in the future. On behalf of every Navoteño that this collaboration will be able to support, we are very grateful for this partnership,” shares Hon. John Rey Tiangco, City Mayor of Navotas.

Established in 2013, CMIP unites Concepcion Industrial Corporation’s local expertise and network with Midea's global innovation, technology, design, and renowned expertise and reputation. United in purpose, the company strives to demonstrate its commitment to genuine care for Filipinos, guided by core values of passion, compassion, and excellence.

For more information, visit www.midea.com/ph, follow @mideaph on Instagram and Tiktok @mideaphilippines, subscribe to Midea Philippines Official on YouTube, and like @MideaPhilippines on Facebook.

CHERRY Philippines is ringing in with a new level of speed and power - The Aqua Series

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The Aqua Series has finally arrived, and CHERRY Philippines is back with excitement among tech enthusiasts. The latest product to the impressive line of smartphones is the Aqua GR and Aqua S11 Pro. In addition to having technology that is at the forefront of the industry, these new products from the brand also carry attractive price tags of P11,999 and P7,999, respectively.

After a brand milestone of evolving into an Internet of Things (IoT) compatible platform, CHERRY has once again produced mobile phones that are packed with a plethora of features, making them stand out from the rest.

A Seamless Gaming Experience

Designed with gamers in mind, the Aqua GR redefines mobile gaming with its revolutionary features. It is powered by the 2.6GHz Octa-Core Processor (MediaTek Dimensity 7050) and equipped with 256GB of UFS 2.2 internal Storage and 8GB + 8GB of RAM. Moreover, it has a lightning-fast performance and seamless multitasking. Whether you're exploring vast open worlds or engaging in intense multiplayer battles, every detail comes to life with breathtaking realism.

On the other hand, the CHERRY Aqua S11 Pro offers a range of features and capabilities typically found in high-end smartphones, but at a fraction of the price. Its 256GB UFS 2.2 Internal Storage, 8GB + 8GB of RAM, and 5000mAh battery life, is a revelation for the people who often play video games. It runs on Android 13 and is powered by a powerful 2.2GHz Octa-Core MediaTek Helio G99, ensuring smooth and sound operation every day. Say hello to uninterrupted gaming sessions, as you conquer your enemies with precision and speed.

In addition, the Aqua Series has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, which allows you to send small data payloads between two Android-powered smartphones or between an Android-powered device and an NFC tag.

Capture Moments in Stunning Clarity

Say goodbye to, dull photos. The CHERRY Aqua GR comes equipped with a 108MP Super Pixel camera. Moreover, the front camera is no slouch either, with a 16MP lens that's perfect for selfies and video calls. From vibrant landscapes to intimate portraits, your memories will come to life in vivid colors and sharpness.

Meanwhile, the CHERRY Aqua S11 Pro is also impressive with 64MP AI Triple Camera and 16MP Front Camera. Indeed, your inner artist can truly shine while taking photos. You can also use a range of creative tools and filters that allow you to add a personal touch to your shots.

Give In to A Captivating Visual Experience

The CHERRY Aqua GR has 6.8” FHD+ AMOLED Display delivering smooth visuals and crystal-clear graphics that transport players into the heart of the action. From watching your favorite TV show to playing the latest games, the visuals will leave you in awe.

With the CHERRY Aqua S11 Pro, you can tackle tasks effortlessly. The phone has a screen-to-body ratio of almost 90%, which means more screen real estate for browsing, streaming or gaming. Also, it has 6.7” FHD+ AMOLED Display that produces sharp images.

Moreover, the Aqua Series has edge lighting that enables you to quickly and easily know when you have new notifications without having to unlock your phone. You have the ability to customize the appearance and color of the notification as well as manage which apps make use of edge lighting.

A Head-Turner, With Its Impressive Design

To sum it up, the Aqua Series boasts a sleek and sophisticated design. The phone’s back panel has a gradient finish that catches the light beautifully, creating a luxurious effect. Its curved edges give it a premium look that’s usually seen in high-end phones. It has a nice grip on your hand and the on-screen fingerprint scanner have a pleasing tactile response.

Whether you're a multitasker or a gamer, this device can keep up with your demands. Get your hands on to the CHERRY Aqua GR and CHERRY Aqua S11 Pro, now available at CHERRY Stores nationwide and the following official CHERRY online stores:

CHERRY Shop PH: www.cherryshop.com.ph

Shopee: https://bit.ly/CherryPhShopee

Lazada: https://bit.ly/CherryPhLazada

Cosmic Technologies Incorporated is a Philippine-based company that carries the brand CHERRY which offers a comprehensive selection of products from Internet of Things (IoT), home, personal and wellness essentials, pet needs, travel necessities to mobile phones. Since 2009, CHERRY continues to build an equilibrium to create one ecosystem.

Product In Focus: vivo Y36 5G's 240Hz Gaming Touch Sampling Rate

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Mobile gaming is thriving in the modern digital world as a favorite pastime for many. Far from being just a hobby, it offers numerous advantages for users. It extends beyond mere entertainment, providing benefits such as enhanced cognitive functions, improved focus, development of social skills, and an expanded capacity for learning.

With a growing community of mobile gamers, the demand for devices that cater to this demographic is on the rise. A dependable smartphone with impressive specifications is crucial for worry-free gaming episodes.

The vivo Y36, with its emphasis on a high touch sampling rate, perfectly aligns with the preferences of Filipino gamers seeking top-notch responsiveness and performance.

More than its sleek design that matches modern aesthetics, its top-tier performance is taking the gaming experience of users to greater heights.

 

Power of 240Hz gaming touch sampling rate

The intense gaming scenarios can be carried out with moves that will immerse users and help them achieve victory with just a tap. The touch sample rate of vivo Y36 5G provides gamers with grit to become competitive and win over opponents.

The 240Hz touch sampling rate ensures unparalleled responsiveness, delivering near-instant reactions to touch inputs for quicker in-game actions and heightened control.

The feature also contributes to seamless gaming performance by minimizing touch input latency, creating a smoother and more immersive gaming experience.

In fast-paced scenarios, it enables precise tracking of rapid finger movements, enhancing navigation through intense gaming situations effortlessly.

Additional features for enhanced gaming experience

While the 240Hz touch sampling rate takes center stage, the vivo Y36 offers a holistic gaming package with other key features:

●       Powerful Processor. The device is equipped with a 6nm processing system, ensuring smooth and lag-free gaming experiences.

●       Ample RAM. The 8GB RAM + 8GB extended RAM provides sufficient memory for multitasking, allowing for a seamless transition between apps and games.

●       Immersive Display. Enjoy an expansive 6.64-inch full HD+ dotch display with vibrant colors and crisp resolution, enhancing the visual appeal of your favorite games.

●       Long-Lasting Battery Life. The 5000mAh battery ensures extended gaming sessions without the need for frequent recharging.

●       Fast-Charging. The 44W FlashCharge reduces charging time by providing a higher wattage output, powering up the phone swiftly and efficiently.

The vivo Y36's 240Hz gaming touch sampling rate, combined with a suite of additional gaming-centric features, positions it as a standout choice for mobile gamers in the Philippines.

As the gaming landscape continues to evolve, vivo Y36 stands ready to meet the demands of the discerning Filipino gamer, offering an unparalleled gaming experience that goes beyond expectations.

Whether you are a casual player or a professional, the vivo Y36 5G serves as a valuable ally, amplifying your gaming journey.

The vivo Y36 5G (8GB + 256GB) is available in vivo stores nationwide and on e-commerce platforms like Shopee, TikTok, and Lazada for only Php 13,999 (8GB+256GB). It also has a 4G version for only Php 11,999.

Samsung celebrates an epic night at ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR ‘FATE’ IN NEW CLARK CITY with the Galaxy S24 Series

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ENGENEs from all over the country lit up New Clark City as they gathered for the much-awaited ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR ‘FATE’ concert last Saturday – and Samsung Philippines and its Galaxy S24 series was there to make the experience that much more epic.

From fresh concert content shot on location #withGalaxy, an exciting booth activation where ENGENEs could experience the latest in mobile AI, to a segment that showed just how much ENHYPEN loves the new Samsung S24 series, this was one evening K-pop fans will never forget!

ENHYPEN and the Galaxy

One of the most memorable parts of the concert was the members of ENHYPEN taking a selfie with their new Galaxy S24 phones and talking about what they loved about their devices.

The segment even included a new way for ENGENEs to connect with their favorite members as ENHYPEN members demonstrated using the Live Translate function of the Galaxy S24 – talk about seamlessly breaking down the language barrier!

The Galaxy S24: A truly epic concert phone

As the exclusive partner of the ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR ‘FATE’ IN NEW CLARK CITY, the Samsung Philippines and ENHYPEN collaboration marks the phenomenal synergy of the company and the Hallyu wave, bringing to life the company’s vision to be the ultimate partner of K-pop stans all over the country with mobile devices that allows one to perfectly capture and replay one’s concert experience.

From today's chart-toppers to tomorrow's rising stars, Samsung keeps the K-pop vibe alive and fuels the global fandom with the hottest artists, cutting-edge mobile experiences and exclusive events and promos that allow you to express your love for your K-pop idols and connect with fellow fans – and creating mobile devices with AI capabilities that allows one to perfectly capture and replay one’s concert experience.

Whether one has front row or bleacher seats, anywhere on the concert grounds is a perfect view with Galaxy S24 Ultra’s Quad Tele System. It comes with a new 5x optical zoom lens that works with the 50MP sensor to enable optical-quality performance at zoom levels from 2x, 3x, 5x to 10x magnification thanks to Adaptive Pixel Sensor. Images also show crystal clear results at 100x with enhanced digital zoom.

Low light in stadiums also won’t get in the way of getting a clear and vivid shot. The upgraded Nightography capabilities on the Galaxy S24 series means that photos and videos shot on Galaxy S24 Space Zoom are brilliant in any conditions, even when zoomed in. One can also capture more light in dim conditions with Galaxy S24 Ultra’s larger pixel size.

Fancams are also more epic just like that as both front and rear cameras are equipped with Dedicated ISP Block for noise reduction, and Galaxy S24 analyzes gyro information to distinguish between the shooter’s and the subject’s movement. This allows more effective noise removal and clear videos in the dark, even from far away.

After capturing great shots of your idols, innovative Galaxy AI editing tools even enable simple edits like erase, re-compose, and remaster to make these photos even more memorable. For easier and more efficient optimizations, Edit Suggestion uses Galaxy AI to suggest perfectly suitable tweaks for each photo. Meanwhile Generative Edit can fill in parts of an image background with generative AI. One can also remove objects or people or adjust crooked photos and AI will fill in the borders and missing pixels to perfectly blend the background in its original spot.

The fun doesn’t stop at the end of the night. Galaxy users can relive and replay every moment with visuals that are more vibrant and captivating on the brightest Galaxy display ever. Galaxy S24 reaches 2,600nit peak brightness and delivers improved outdoor visibility with Vision Booster making viewing experience on the Galaxy S24+’s 6.7-inch and Galaxy S24’s 6.2-inch displays even better.

All this in a super stylish package perfect for concert OOTDS as the Galaxy S24 series comes in Earth mineral-inspired color tone. The Galaxy S24 Ultra, which comes in Titanium Gray, Titanium Black, Titanium Violet and Titanium Yellow, is also the first-ever Galaxy phone to feature a titanium frame and a significantly thinner body for a more comfortable grip. The Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 have four colors to choose from – Onyx Black, Marble Gray, Cobalt Violet and Amber Yellow. All three models also have additional online exclusive colors available at the Samsung e-store.

From today's chart-toppers to tomorrow's rising stars, Samsung is aiming to keep the K-pop vibe alive and fuel the global fandom with the hottest artists, cutting-edge mobile experiences and exclusive events and promos that allow you to express your love for your K-pop idols and connect with fellow fans. They’re just getting started with these amazing collaborations so stay tuned for more updates by following Samsung’s social media page: www.facebook.com/SamsungPH/.

For more information about Galaxy S24 Ultra, please visit https://www.samsung.com/ph/smartphones/galaxy-s24-ultra/buy/.

For more information about Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+, please visit https://www.samsung.com/ph/smartphones/galaxy-s24/buy/.

Embracing Loud Budgeting as a Love Language this Valentine’s Day

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This 2024, a new trend called 'loud budgeting' is gaining popularity, encouraging people to openly discuss their finances without feeling embarrassed. Contrary to the 'quiet luxury' trend of the past year, loud budgeting helps Filipinos be more honest about their financial situation, leading to greater empowerment in managing their money. 

This Valentine's Day, let's celebrate the love language of financial wellness.

Regardless if it's Php 299 or 2,999 or 29,999, communication is key to financial wellness.

Last month, Filipino social media exploded with discussions about the ₱299 engagement ring. People were split on whether it was about self-worth or long-term financial plans, and both sides had valid points. There's no right or wrong answer here; it all depends on what matters most to you or your partner. But what can we take away from this in terms of financial wellness as a love language? It's about being honest about one’s money habits.

Having open conversations with one’s partner about spending and saving money sets the groundwork to avoid misunderstandings and disappointment. Whether it's about a ring or any other gift, clear communication helps manage expectations and keeps the relationship on solid ground.

Empowering financial security: Nurturing smarter money habits

Supporting smarter money habits for the future involves embracing financial wellness as a love language and encouraging one’s partner to engage in sound practices to build financial security. It encompasses a commitment to fostering better money management skills, such as prioritizing savings. While opening a traditional bank account can sometimes pose challenges due to stringent requirements, present financial solutions offer numerous digital banking alternatives like UnionDigital. The platform not only provides savings accounts but also offers convenient features such as seamless cashless transactions, including unique selling points like QR code peer-to-peer (P2P) transfers, with person-to-merchant (P2M) coming soon, and FREE instant fund transfers via InstaPay, ensuring a smoother and more efficient financial experience. Its UBEH Save is a high-interest savings account that offers a competitive interest rate of up to 4% p.a., enabling customers to grow their funds more effectively.

Building on social ties

Nurturing love in relationships needs time, effort, and emotional investment. The principle of the emerging practice of loud budgeting prioritizes meaningful experiences over extravagant gifts. In a similar sense, building a solid financial foundation goes beyond mere saving and involves strategic planning and understanding one’s finances—an invaluable investment for long-term results. Just as personal ties require cultivation and attention, financial well-being thrives on careful nurturing and informed decision-making.

Endearing ties and reaping its rewards

Investing in love and finances brings fulfilling rewards: shared accomplishments, emotional connection, and financial stability. Celebrating relationships and financial milestones reinforces the value of invested efforts as these moments serve as markers of progress and dedication. UnionDigital Time Deposit is one product that highlights the significance of mindful investment. For as low as 1,000 pesos, users can already enroll in an account. With one of the lowest minimum time deposit rate requirements, UnionDigital’s Time Deposit removes barriers to investment opportunities, facilitating a solid foundation for ongoing financial growth.

Harnessing self-love as an investment

Investing in self-love produces lasting outcomes, enabling one to fulfill and meet his or her own needs. Consider practicing self-love by indulging in activities that bring joy, relaxation, and inner peace. The value of self-care doesn't have to come with a hefty price tag, and can be found in simple, everyday practices that prioritize mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

As the period ushers in the love month, it’s time to redefine the approach to love. By understanding that love is not synonymous with extravagant spending, but about taking meaningful steps in nurturing relationships, one can create a more sustainable and fulfilling foundation for both love and life. Just like love, financial management requires careful attention, investment, and decision-making. UBEH Save and UD Time Deposit are products by UnionDigital tailored to offer convenient solutions for saving and investing, all designed to help achieve financial well-being with ease and confidence. By embracing sound practices, one can create a life that is a harmonious blend of emotional fulfillment and financial stability.

UnionDigital Bank is the digital bank subsidiary of Union Bank of the Philippines. It is one of the six digital banks in the country regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). At present, UnionDigital offers a wide array of financial services, featuring competitive offerings such as the P1,000 Time Deposit, high-yield savings account, QRPH payments and transfers, among others. In a significant move to enhance financial inclusion, UnionDigital is poised to introduce a cash loan product, distinguished by its entirely digital application process and quick crediting of funds within minutes.