#AmplifyLife as JBL Joins Consumers in Celebrating Their Passions with #AmplifyPassion

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JBL launched #AmplifyPassion campaign joining sounds lovers and each individual in pursuing their respective passion is global audio equipment brand.

The #AmplifyPassion campaign held a two-day event at the Glorietta Activity Center, from March 10 to 11, 2016,  as it introduced JBL’s extensive line of headphones that fit everyone’s interests and needs to push them further with JBL’s signature sound and design.

Travelers and casual listeners can get a kick from JBL’s lifestyle headphones line, bannered by their wireless Everest series that combine unmatched sound quality with ergonomic design – for a pleasurable and dynamic acoustic experience. Its flagship model – the Everest Elite 700 NC, is the perfect companion for those driven by excellent music and sound in their interests, as it offers an array of innovative features.

One of its key features is its NXTGen Active Noise Cancelling Technology, which allow users to control the amount of outside noise, to create the ideal balance of ambient sound and music. The carefully sculptured ear cushions also provide the right ear comfort through its 15-hour playtime – coupled with its TruNote technology that calibrates sound based on the fit around the ears. 

Also included in the Everest series are the equality impressive, Elite 300 NC, Elite 100 NC, 700 BT, 300 BT, and 100 BT.

Sports and outdoor enthusiasts can also experience great sound and music with the Under Armour Wireless and Reflect Mini BT, under its sports headphones line. Engineered by JBL, the UA wireless was built to exhibit JBL’s signature sound and wireless feature for up to eight hours. Made especially for those with active lifestyles, it also sports a durable design to withstand sweat/water, and JBL’s Twistlock technology to assure users that the headphones will never fall off, while fitting comfortably.

Alongside the UA wireless headphones is the lightweight Reflect Mini BT, which guarantee users the perfect fit and stability to experience great sound and keep their adrenaline flowing. Apart from these two sports centric headphones are JBL’s Grip Series, Reflect Response, Reflect Mini, Yurbuds Leap, and Yurbuds Inspire Series.

Passionate music lovers – novice and professionals alike, can also satisfy their desire for great sound with the Studio Headphones line that compose of the JBL E40BT and E50BT – as well as AKG’s Y50, Y50BT, and Y45BT, and Harman Kardon’s Soho and Soho Wireless. 

Aside from the exhibit of JBL, Yurbuds, AKG, and Harman Kardon’s extensive headphones line, the #AmplifyPassion event also allowed mall goers to experience the lifestyle behind each of the featured products. It also included a two-day hologram concert that feature top international artists, as well as JBL’s passion videos that featured #AmplifyPassion ambassadors – Camille Co and Michele Gumabao.

For more information, visit http://ph.jbl.com and http://ph.harmankardon.com.

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As the leader in revolutionary sound, JBL continues to push audio boundaries through innovation and personalized sound technology. The JBL brand offers unprecedented wireless speaker performance for authentic audio experience.

DepEd, MARINA tie up to offer maritime program in SHS

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The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that will provide Senior High School (SHS) students with the education and training to qualify for further studies and/or career opportunities in the maritime industry upon graduating from SHS.

“The Department sees how critical the maritime industry is. It is not just about the curriculum but our competitive advantage in the world,” said Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro FSC. 

[L-R] DepEd Assistant Secretary for Programs and Projects Elvin Ivan Uy, Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Administrator Maximo Mejia Jr., PhD, Angkla Partylist Representative Jesulito Manalo, Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro FSC, AMOSUP VAdm Eduardo Ma R. Santos, and DepEd Undersecretary for Programs and Projects Dina Ocampo at the MOA signing for the SHS maritime program. 

With the increasing demand for seafarers in the international and local maritime industry, Luistro added that the Department recognizes the need to offer a maritime specialization in SHS under the K to 12 Program. 

“We would like to thank DepEd for their support and cooperation for the maritime SHS program. With this program, we will be able to show that the Philippines is able to provide or offer highly competent, well-trained and highly qualified Filipino seafarers, who are ready for employment upon graduating from high school,” said MARINA Administrator Maximo Majima Jr., PhD.

Through the MOA, DepEd and MARINA will work together on the development and revision of the curriculum guides and instructional materials necessary for the proper implementation of the SHS maritime specialization. Both parties are also responsible for designing and implementing the said specialization in compliance with international standards in maritime education and training.

The Standards of Training and Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) convention code will be used as a basis for developing the curriculum for the maritime specialization. With this, SHS graduates of the said specialization may take the assessment for the certification of ratings. This will allow them to qualify for career opportunities in the maritime industry upon graduation and evaluation. SHS graduates may also pursue further studies in the maritime field. Given this, the country will be able to produce more seafarers at the officer level. 

“We’re very grateful to MARINA for working with us to ensure that it is not just about developing a curriculum that’s acceptable to DepEd but to the world standards of the maritime industry,” Luistro added.

Concepcion-Carrier Air Conditioning Company Launches Green Footprints Movement

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Leading air conditioning and refrigeration solutions provider Concepcion Industrial Corporation (CIC), through its subsidiary Concepcion-Carrier Air Conditioning Company (CCAC), has launched the Green Footprints Movement, in line with its thrust to drive the conversation about climate change,

The Green Footprints Movements, CIC's advocacy aims to galvanize the general public into action towards reducing their environment footprint.

CIC Chief Executive Officer Raul Joseph Concepcion

“As the most encompassing environmental issue facing us today, climate change must be everyone’s agenda” said CIC Chief Executive Officer Raul Joseph Concepcion.

“For CIC, we aim to strengthen our commitment to a sustainable future by driving greater awareness and understanding of climate change and global warming among consumers and other stakeholders, and enabling access to green choices that will enable consumers to reduce their environmental footprint.”

The Green Footprints Movement launched held at the Blackbird, Neilson Tower, Makati City, March 10, 2016. 

A call for green advocates

CCAC’s Green Footprints Movement serves as a clarion call to the public to become green advocates.

Harold Pernikar, Jr., CCAC Director and Head of the Consumer Solutions Group. 

“We want the public to be able to connect their everyday actions and decisions with its environmental impact,” shared Harold Pernikar, Jr., CCAC Director and Head of the Consumer Solutions Group.

“This consciousness, we believe, will lead them to make environmental impact an important consideration and value in everything they do or use.”

Central to the Green Footprints Movement is creating awareness through consumer education, with the campaign focused on making information on environmental impact reduction available to a wider audience.

“Our goal is to provide the public with the knowledge of how they can make small, practical changes that will have significant effect on their own footprints, such as the responsible use of electricity and even making more sensible selections when it comes to the products they use in their homes,” said Pernikar.

A long-standing commitment to the environment

The Green Footprints Movement is a testament to CIC’s long-standing commitment to the environment, having led its industry in exercising responsible stewardship by employing best green practices and conducting their operations in a manner that safeguards the environment.

“Environmental health and safety is and has always been a key core value of CIC, and this is evident in the way we manage our business,” stated Concepcion, who noted how the company has leveraged on technology to create green facilities. “A crucial first step is cultivating a culture of sustainability within the company itself, which is why we have always been mindful of our own environmental impact, looking at our own performance in terms of recycling, water and waste consumption, and setting goals to reduce our footprint year after year.”

CCAC also recognizes that the public must have greater access to environment-friendly products so that they can make greener choices. It was the first Philippine manufacturer to convert its refrigerators to use environment-friendly refrigerants back in 1995, and is once again leading the industry for its air conditioning solutions.

“Ninety-six percent of our air conditioning products have already been converted to using environmentally responsive refrigerants, and we expect to make a 100% product conversion within the year,” said Pernikar, who also shared that the switch is being made ahead of the global deadlines set by the Montreal Protocol, which established a timeline for the eventual elimination of ozone-depleting substances.

“Part of the private sector’s responsibility goes beyond compliance with standards and regulations -- it’s in rising to the challenge of offering practical, green products through constant innovation and investment,” Pernikar added.

Advocates Marc Nelson and Christine Dychiao  share their example and some steps on how people can take to help save the environment.

By enabling the public to become more aware that each and every action they make today can have lasting effects on the planet’s future, CIC and CCAC aspire to empower the public to make smarter and greener choices. 

“As we enjoin people to commit to reducing their collective environmental footprint through the Green Footprints Movement,” said Concepcion, "we believe we can create a significant impact towards creating a better, safer environment for the next generations.

"Look out for our badge. Look out for our promise. Today represents our big start,." Pernikar, Jr.said.

Let's save our Earth, Save our Mother Nature. Be Responsible....Be an advocate. Through our own efforts, no matter how big or small, we can help save the environment. - @Myrns.Roman

Home Credit keeps its momentum going

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Different shoppers have different spending habits. If you’re the type to prefer managed spending through installments but do not have or do not want to use a credit card, this may be the perfect solution for you. Now more Filipinos can purchase the gadgets, appliances and other electronics that they need to make life more convenient at affordable installments through Home Credit Philippines. 

Following its success in Metro Manila and neighboring provinces in Luzon, Home Credit Philippines, an international consumer finance company, heeded the demand from customers and partners, and recently expanded its operations to Cebu City and Pampanga to make its financing services available to more consumers.

“At Home Credit, our aim is to allow consumers to afford the things that they need to live a better life. While some of these products may seem heavy on the pocket at the onset, we offer affordable installment plans that will allow them to make a purchase and take home the goods right then and there. One of the best things about it, aside from the no-fuss process, is that there is no need for a credit card,” said David Minol, CEO of Home Credit Philippines.

Availing of Home Credit Installment is easy, simple and fast. Everyone can apply by presenting at least two valid IDs, completing an application form, and paying the downpayment. Applications are then processed within 30 minutes, after which, shoppers can leave the store with their purchased goods.

“Our expansion to Cebu and Pampanga is a huge milestone for us as we’ve always identified these areas as key destinations where we think our financing services will be of great advantage. We’re very excited now that we’re able to help more customers with their purchases,” Minol added.

First established in the country in 2013, Home Credit has already served close to 200,000 customers who have purchased different products including tablets, flat screen TVs, mobile phones, and home appliances such as air conditioners and refrigerators at varying installment arrangements. 

As part of the expansion, Home Credit began its operations in Cebu City on January 20, 2016 in Ayala Center Cebu and later expanded to SM Cebu with SM Appliances, Automatic Centre, MemoXpress and Rulls as its initial partners among others.

Meanwhile, Home Credit began its operations in Pampanga on January 25, 2016 in SM Pampanga with its partner retailers including Samsung, MemoXpress, Asianic, Robinson Appliances, SM Appliances, 

Silicon Valley and Rulls. Now, Home Credit is also available in SM San Fernando Downtown, SM Clark, Robinson StarMills, Robinson’s Angeles, and Marque Mall Angeles.

In Metro Manila, Home Credit has retail partners in almost all major malls including Ali Mall, Cash and Carry, Eastwood, Fairview Terraces, Festival Mall, Fisher Mall, Gateway Mall, Glorietta, Market Market, Pure Gold, Robinsons, SM Malls, Starmall, Trinoma and Vira Mall among others. Partners include Acer, Automatic Centre, Lenovo, MemoXpress, MyPhone, Oppo, Samsung, Silicon Valley, SM Appliance, Robinsons Appliances, and many more.

Now present in close to a thousand retail stores in the Philippines, Home Credit is gearing up for further expansion to other areas in the Philippines. To know more about Home Credit and find a list of partner retail stores nearest to you, please visit www.homecredit.ph.

Now available in more locations nationwide, 

Home Credit helps you get the things you need at affordable installments

Healthy lifestyles: The doctor is always in with MediCard’s My Pocket Doctor

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Let your health top your 2016 priority. 

MediCard, a leading health maintenance organization (HMO) provider, gives a time-saving and convenient option to get medical consultations anytime, anywhere with the My Pocket Doctor. 

Dr. Nicky Montoya, president of MediCard Philippines, says:

“My Pocket Doctor is definitely a game changer especially in the medical field. It is also our way of using modernized technology to make medical consultations handy for everyone. With less waiting time, patients can now get in touch easily with a medical doctor and get consultations instantly, at the comfort of their homes or offices.”

To use My Pocket Doctor, simply register on the My Pocket Doctor website (mypocketdoctor.com) or via the app through the App Store or Google Play Store and wait for an activation link with username and password.  

Users can also register via text by sending their email address and cellphone number to 29290DOCTOR (or 2929036-2867) and wait for a call from a nurse to complete their one-time registration. 

After registration, a nurse will call the member for assessment to schedule the consultation with one of their doctors. A medical doctor will call the patient for a check-up and give prescriptions or instructions. Video call via webcam can also be done during medical consultation for cases that need visual assessment such as skin rashes. 

My Pocket Doctor has highly competent, well-trained and unbiased medical doctors from Europe and Philippines who can cover up to 70% of all health issues in a consultation and are available 24/7, ensuring members an accessible and credible medical service. 

The MediCard My Pocket Doctor Card is for sale at P450 at select MediCard free-standing clinics. Soon, the card will be also sold online through MediCard’s online store.

Always be healthy, be wise.