DJI Launches Privacy Mode For Drone Operators To Fly Without Internet Data Transfer

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New Local Data Mode Provides Enhanced Data Privacy Assurances

DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, today launched a new Local Data Mode that stops internet traffic to and from its DJI Pilot app, in order to provide enhanced data privacy assurances for sensitive government and enterprise customers.

Local Data Mode will be available in the next update on the DJI Pilot app on CrystalSky and for select Android tablets. When an operator activates Local Data Mode, the app will stop sending or receiving any data over the internet. This adds an additional layer of security for operators of flights involving critical infrastructure, governmental projects or other sensitive missions.

“We are creating Local Data Mode to address the needs of our enterprise customers, including public and private organizations that are using DJI technology to perform sensitive operations around the world,” said Brendan Schulman, DJI’s Vice President of Policy and Legal Affairs. “DJI is committed to protecting the privacy of its customers’ photos, videos and flight logs. Local Data Mode will provide added assurances for customers with heightened data security needs.”

Since Local Data Mode blocks all internet data, the DJI Pilot app will not be able to detect the location of the user, show the map and geofencing information such as No Fly Zones and temporary flight restrictions. In addition, it will not notify drone operators of firmware updates. Telemetry data on flight logs such as altitude, distance or speed will remain stored on the aircraft even if the user deactivates Local Data Mode.

Whether Local Data Mode is activated or not, photos and videos captured by the user are always stored on the drone's SD card and are only shared if the user chooses to upload them online to the SkyPixel community, social media or other websites.

When using Local Data Mode, drone operators are reminded that they are solely responsible for the safety of their flight operation and that they understand that features that may enhance and support the safety of their operations, but that rely on internet connectivity, are no longer available. 

Drone operators can enable Local Data Mode by opening the DJI Pilot app, clicking on “Activate LDM Mode” and entering a password which will be required to deactivate Local Data Mode when they decide to go online again.

New drones will still have to be activated first by logging into the user’s DJI account with an email and a password. To ensure the drone has the latest firmware, users can download and update it while they have internet connectivity before re-activating Local Data Mode.

“DJI has moved to address customer needs by developing Local Data Mode to provide enhanced data management options,” said Walter Stockwell, DJI's Director of Technical Standards. “We are pleased to be able to develop Local Data Mode as part of our drive to advocate for our customers’ interests.”

The Local Data Mode feature may not be available in locations where an internet connection is required or highly advisable due to local regulations. To download the DJI Pilot app, please visit http://www.dji.com/matrice-200-series/info#downloads.

The search is on for the first-ever Mr. and Ms. BPO

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The first-ever BPO pageant is here!

The search is on for this year’s Mr. and Ms. BPO as premier concerts and events production, Royale Chimes Concerts and Events Inc. holds the first-ever Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) pageant in the country!

Mr. and Ms. BPO aims to empower the candidates through leadership, camaraderie and excellence by facilitating a holistic and integrated approach. 

A formidable team composed of mentors for fitness and well-being, communication skills, emotional intelligence and modeling will help them gain confidence and boost their morale.

(L-R) MR. FRANCIS MAMASABULOD, SENIOR MANAGER, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PHILIPPINES WITH THE MR. AND MS. BPO MENTORS AND (SECOND FROM RIGHT) MS. BETH DE LEON-MERCADO, ROYALE CHIMES HONCHO

The mentors are Jonathan Yabut (first The Apprentice Asia winner), Jun Macasaet (Mr. Manhunt International 2012 winner), Jennifer Hammond (Binibining Pilipinas - Intercontinental 2016), Mauro Lumba (Century Tuna Superbods 2014 winner) and Ruby Manalac (Emotional Intelligence expert) .

 (L-R) Mr. and Ms. BPO Mentors Jennifer Hammond (Binibining Pilipinas - Intercontinental 2016), Jonathan Yabut (first The Apprentice Asia winner) and Mauro Lumba (Century Tuna Superbods 2014 winner)

Interested candidates must be 18 to 26 years old, single, Filipino citizen, at least 5’4” tall for female and 5’6” tall for male with pleasing personality, good moral character and must be a regular employee of a BPO company.

Screening is from October 7 to October 9, 2017 from 1:00PM to 5:00PM at I’M Hotel located at 7862 Makati Avenue corner Kalayaan Avenue, Makati City. Kindly bring the application form downloadable at www.mrandmsbpo.com with head shot and whole body photos. Be in your fashionable outfit!

Finals night is on November 21, 2017 at the Mall of Asia Arena with almost 2 million worth of cash and prizes to be given away!

The Mr. and Ms. BPO is for the benefit of Habitat for Humanity Philippines.

For more details, follow Mr. and Ms. BPO’s social media accounts: http://mrandmsbpo.com/ Facebook (MrandMsBPOofficial), Instagram (@mrandmsbpoofficial), Twitter (@MrandMsBPO) and on YouTube (MrandMsBPO). 

For other inquiries, you may call the Mr. and Ms. BPO secretariat at 0906-4180786.

Techno Marine Renews Partnership With Alden Richards

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Techno Marine confidently renews contract with Kapuso actor and one of the hottest stars in Philippine showbiz today, Alden Richards, as its ever popular brand ambassador, making him still one of the faces of the Swiss watch brand.

Alden Richards, who is the other half of the phenomenal love team AlDub is now busier than ever from being a mainstay of Eat Bulaga and Sunday Pinasaya, to his fruitful recording career, string of modeling engagements, as well as philanthropic work and extreme sports.

“We are pleased and excited to continue working with Alden”, states John Paul Paglinawan,Techno Marine Brand Manager. “We believe that he truly carries the spirit that Techno Marine embodies, that of giving your best and living life to the fullest.”

Alden Richards, who is equally excited, expressed his sincerest appreciation to the Swiss watch brand and shared, “I am very thankful for Techno Marine’s continued trust and the confidence they have placed in me and am honored to remain the face of the brand.”

As he renews his partnership with Techno Marine, Alden is proud to be wearing his Techno Marine Ocean Manta watch, one of his favorites from the Manta collection. 

Techno Marine Ocean Manta’s exceptional motion in design of 48mm case size in a black face with a California Dial, and remarkable Swiss made technical prowess water resistance of 200 meters, is a bold and perfect match for a man like Alden who is confident and chooses to stand out.

Founded in Switzerland in 1997, Techno Marine focuses on active luxury with its combination of quality, sophistication, and originality. Techno Marine constructs each watch with the highest of standards; each timepiece engineered using the finest materials to produce the balance of durability and elegance for which the brand is known.

It’s no wonder then that Alden Richards keeps in step and in time with Techno Marine.

Techno Marine is available in all Techno Marine boutiques at SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, SM North Edsa, SM City Cebu, SM Lanang Premier, TriNoma, Greenbelt 3, Robinson’s Galleria, Robinson’s Magnolia, Shangri-La Plaza, and all MyDiamond boutiques nationwide.

Zanjoe Marudo Gets International Emmy Nomination For “Maalaala Mo Kaya”

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Kapamilya actor and Star Magic artist Zanjoe Marudo is the only Asian artist nominated in theBest Performance by an Actor category in the 45th International Emmy Awards.

The model turned actor is competing against actors Julio Andrade (Brazil), Kenneth Branagh(United Kingdom), and Kad Merad (France) in the category.

Zanjoe Marudo

“This recognition from the iEmmys is a personal milestone for me as an actor and as a Filipino. This is a dream come true. I thank the jurors, the show “MMK,” ABS-CBN and Star Magic,” said Zanjoe.

Zanjoe is nominated for his exceptional portrayal of a father with paranoid schizophrenia in the“Anino” episode of ABS-CBN’s weekend drama anthology “MMK” (“Remembering”). This real life story, brought to life by Zanjoe, is among the many unique stories that have given Filipino viewers inspiration, hope, and life lessons in the 25 years that “MMK” has been on air.

Dubbed as the longest drama anthology in Asia, “MMK” is hosted by actress and ABS-CBN’s chief content officer Charo Santos-Concio, who was also a former gala chair for the International Emmy Awards back in 2015.

Zanjoe is among the 44 nominees across 11 categories and 18 countries in this year’s awards.

Last year, fellow Star Magic artist Jodi Sta. Maria also got an international Emmy nomination in theBest Performance by an Actress category for her portrayal as Amor Powers in the hit drama“Pangako Sa’Yo.” Primetime series “Bridges of Love,” meanwhile, was nominated in the Best Telenovela category.

ABS-CBN previously scored International Emmy Awards nominations for “Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Impostor” (Best Telenovela) in 2011, “Dahil May Isang Ikaw” (Best Telenovela) and Sid Lucero in “Dahil May Isang Ikaw” (Best Actor) in 2010, and “Kahit Isang Saglit” (Best Telenovela) and Angel Locsin in “Lobo” (Best Actress) in 2009.

This year’s winners will be announced at a black-tie ceremony to be held November 20 at theHilton New York Hotel. The International Emmy Awards are given by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

Saint Teresa of Calcutta Awards recognizes Fr. Peter Geremia, missionary for 47 years of saintly work

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The Saint Teresa of Calcutta Awards (STCA), one of the most celebrated award giving bodies in the country, has culminated this year’s search for the most impactful humanitarian with the awarding of Fr. Peter Geremia. 

An annual Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Award (BTCA) is given to selfless individuals who have served the poorest of the poor as inspired by the life of the late Mother Teresa of Calcutta. 

The awards ceremony, which centered on theme “30 years of Saintly Selflessness,” was held in conjunction to STCA’s 30th anniversary at the RCBC Plaza Yuchengco Tower in Makati. It was attended by representatives from non-government organizations, philanthropists, public servants, as well as members and officers of JCI Manila and the AY Foundation. 

Formerly known as the Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Awards, the STCA recognizes individuals who have devoted at least 25 years of their lives to serve underprivileged and underserved Filipinos. Aside from their work, awardees are also judged based on their character and adherence to Saint Teresa’s principles of integrity and simplicity in lifestyle.

Fr. Peter Geremia

This year’s STCA awardee is Fr. Peter Geremia, a 78-year old Italian missionary from the Pontifical Institute for Foreign missions or Pontificium Institutum pro Missionibus Exteris (PIME) who has been instrumental in promoting the rights and living conditions of both marginalized and indigenous people’s for 47 years. He relocated to the Philippines in 1972 and was initially assigned in Tondo. 

Early in his service, Fr. Geremia already supported and fought for the needs of minority groups beginning with informal settlers who protested during the La Tondena strike. Fearless for his life, he also stood up against the Manero brothers and their group of North Cotabato who were known to commit atrocities against people connected to the New People’s Army. 

Later on, Fr. Geremia and his group also spearheaded efforts to elevate the living conditions of indigenous tribes who were oftentimes deprived of their ancestral land. His group ensured that these tribes were trained in agricultural production so they could sustain themselves, provided with food and land security, and had peace in their immediate communities.

His compassion and determination to help these minorities soon garnered him the Aurora Aragon Quezon Peace Award for Peace through Paritcipatory Development in 2001. Fr. Geremia has helped thousands of people through his efforts, particularly the Lumads. His invaluable contribution even earned him the nickname the “Living Saint of the Lumads.”

He is currently the president of the Fr. Fausto “Pops” Tentorio Foundation Inc. which enables people to have access to education, health services, agricultural production, environmental protection and the sustainable building of multicultural communities that espouse mutual respect, justice, peace and solidarity. 

Through this recognition from STCA, Fr. Geremia will be able to expand his organization’s reach and help improve the lives of more underprivileged Filipinos. He will receive a cash grant of one million Pesos (PHP1,000,000.00), at least half of which will be donated to his charitable institution of choice.

Through selfless individuals like Fr. Geremia, STCA hopes to inspire more people, particularly the youth, to be more involved and active in their communities.

“It is through selfless individuals like Fr. Peter Geremia that we at STCA believe we can truly impact change in the community. By looking outside of ourselves and reaching out to others, we can truly uplift the spirits of those who are not only in need but of the entire country as well,” said Jerrold Ong, 2017 Chairman of the Saint Teresa of Calcutta Award.