Globe supports DOH in promoting mental health awareness

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Globe Telecom continues its support to the Department of Health (DOH) in promoting mental health awareness in the Philippines. In its pursuit to provide a platform for a 24/7 suicide prevention hotline, toll-free Hopeline 2919 was built with the support of Globe providing the necessary technology for it.

Depression continues to be a leading cause of ill health and disability among many countries around the world. Many people think that depression is not an illness but just a negative feeling that one eventually snaps out of but in fact, it is one of the leading causes of suicide.

Based on data from the DOH and the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 300 million people are currently undergoing depression, up by more than 18 percent from 2005 to 2015. In the Philippines, an estimated 3.3 million Filipinos are suffering from depression. Only 1 out of 3 who suffer from depression will seek the help of a specialist and one third will not even be aware of their condition.

With the creation of Hopeline in 2012, over 14,000 calls have been received and most of the calls were related to issues on depression, suicidal thoughts and relationship problems.

“Today, many people are still unaware of the causes of depression, anxiety and other serious mental health disorders. The illness is highly misunderstood and is further exacerbated by the stigma attached to it. Hence, there is a need to better understand the Filipinos who are under these circumstances. It is necessary to make them feel that they are not alone in their fight; that there are people who care and are a willing to listen,” explains Secretary Francisco Duque III of the Department of Health.

“By powering the hotline, Globe makes the significant contribution of turning the tide and raising awareness on mental health. This way, we are able to offer various opportunities for people to seek help and support,” adds Yoly Crisanto, SVP for Globe Corporate Communications. 

Reinforcing its efforts to promote education on mental health awareness, Globe in partnership with the Natasha Goulbourn Foundation, College of St. Benilde (CSB), and the National Center for Mental Health launched “Hope in 40 Seconds”, a video animation competition among students and young adults aged 16-30 years old.

The competition aims to promote the importance of mental health among Filipinos and boost awareness for Hopeline 2919. “Hope in 40 Seconds” wishes to convey to people undergoing depression and who may be exhibiting suicidal tendencies that they are not alone, that there are others who actually care and are willing to listen.

The Top 5 finalists of the “Hope in 40 Seconds” competition are “Hope in your Hands,” by Nia Colinayo and Jade Velasquez; “Light Beyond Shadows” by Rex Lynnus Sueno, “Out of Reach,” by Maria Marquiala and Ralph Reyes; “Hope^4” by Aleks Elizabeth Dolor Isla; and “Black White Red,” by Ma. Isabella Parca.

An awarding ceremony is set to recognize the best three entries this April 2018 at The Globe Tower in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

Win a Vivo V9 and get to experience the perfect shot, the perfect view

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The newly released Vivo V9 that boasts of a 90% FullScreen Display and a 24-megapixel AI front camera, among other cutting-edge specs is every selfie lover’s dream smartphone. It was recently introduced in the Philippines at the City of Dreams on March 22.

Vivo is yet to give details about its new flagship smartphone’s official release date in the Philippines. But, it is generously giving away three Vivo V9 smartphones to its loyal followers.

The Vivo V9 with a 24-megapixel AI selfie camera can be all yours by answering the smartphone brand’s specific theme for the week with your story and your photo.

Topics for the following weeks:

Week 1: March 25-31 - Perfect Shot

What is your definition of a perfect shot?

Week 2: April 1-April 7 - Perfect View

Have you ever encountered a perfect view?

Week 3: April 8-April 14 - Spot the Number 9

Spot the Number 9 and take a selfie with it.

Vivo will then determine the winning entries using the following criteria:

40% - Adherence to weekly theme – Entries that best adhere to weekly themes:

                                                    1.) Perfect View 2.) Perfect Shot 3.) Spot the number 9.

30% - Visual Impact – Creativity and originality of entry

20% - Entry Message – Explanation of story behind the entry – should be in 2-3 sentences

10% - Image Quality – Sharpness, detail, contrast, and color rendition of image.

All entries must be submitted at 12mn every Saturday of each promo week. Announcements of weekly winners will be made at 5pm every Tuesday after the promo week.

Entries with the highest score based on the criteria for judging will receive one Vivo V9 smartphone, the second highest scorer will get a Vivo Little V Speaker, and the third highest score will win a Vivo Notebook.

Visit http://vivoglobal.ph/vivobeminev9/ to join the contest and to learn more about the full mechanics. The Perfect Shot, Perfect View is just a few steps away. Good luck! 

About Vivo

A global smartphone brand focused on introducing perfect sound quality and ultimate photography with cutting-edge technology, Vivo develops innovative and stylish products for young people. We now have over two hundred million users and are one of the preferred brands of young people around the world. As an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™, Vivo believes in the importance of encouraging young people to embrace self-expression and an energetic lifestyle.

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at www.vivo.com/ph or check out their Facebook

(https://www.facebook.com/VivoPhil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivophil/), and

Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts.

PROMO MECHANICS

• The promo is open to all Filipino citizens aged 18 years old and above.
• Participants will be asked to submit a picture adhering to a different theme/category each week.
• Weekly themes are as follows:

Week 1: Perfect Shot	Week 2:  Perfect View	Week 3:  Spot the Number 9
Answer the question: What is your definition of a perfect shot.  Share a photo and your story.	Have you ever encountered a perfect view? Share with us your story and a photo about it.	Spot the Number 9 and take a selfie with it.

• Participant may then submit their entry by uploading their picture and story at the official promo website at vivoglobal.ph/vivobeminev9.
• Entrant will be asked to register in the website by filling in their Name, Address, Birthday, Contact Number, Email Address and entry message on the fields provided.
• Size of photo should be at least 600 x 600 px but not limited to a square format.  Photo story for week 1 and week 2 should be in 2-3 sentences.

ENTRY GUIDELINES

• Participants may submit more than one original entry per account. Duplicate entries (same image) shall be considered as one entry.
• For more chances of winning, a participant may submit an entry every week provided that the photo and entry message are unique from his/her previous entries.
• An entry is only eligible to win in the contest week it was uploaded in.

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING

• All entries uploaded in the corresponding contest week will be judged according to the following criteria:

40% - Adherence to weekly theme – Entries that best adhere to weekly themes: 1.) Perfect View 2.) Perfect Shot 3.) Spot the number 9.

30% - Visual Impact – Creativity and originality of entry

20% - Entry Message – Explanation of story behind the entry – should be in 2-3 sentences

10% - Image Quality – Sharpness, detail, contrast, and color rendition of image

• A DTI Representative will be invited to witness the selection and determination of the winners.  All entries received during the promo period will be consolidated and reviewed by a panel of judges composed of marketing personnel of Philippine Vivo Tech, Inc.
• Selection and determination of the entries will be done every Monday at 3pm, at the Vivo Office:  33F East Tower, The Philippine Stock Exchange Center, Exchange Road, Ortigas Ave. Mandaluyong City.
• Cutoff is every Saturday at 12mn of each promo week and announcements of weekly winners will be made every Tuesday at 5pm after the promo week.

	Cut-off Date	Announcement
Week 1 | March 25 – March 31	March 31 (Sat)	April 3 (Tue)
Week 2 | April 1 – April 7	April 7 (Sat)	April 10 (Tue)
Week 3 | April 8 – April 14	April 14 (Sat)	April 17 (Tue)

PRIZES

• There will be three (3) WEEKLY WINNERS

WEEK	GRAND PRIZE	1st RUNNER UP	2ND RUNNER UP
WEEK 1	VIVO V9	Vivo Little V Speaker	Vivo Notebook
WEEK 2	VIVO V9	Vivo Little V Speaker	Vivo Notebook
WEEK 3	VIVO V9	Vivo Little V Speaker	Vivo Notebook

• Entry with the highest score based on the criteria for judging will receive one (1) Vivo V9 smartphone. Entry with the second highest score will receive one (1) Vivo Little V Speaker. Entry with the third highest score will receive one (1) Vivo Notebook.

RULES

• All prize taxes shall be shouldered by Philippine Vivo Mobile Tech, Inc.
• Present at least one (1) valid ID and the registered notice for verification upon claiming. The winners must present a valid ID which contains the same information as his/her registered details.
• For winners outside Metro Manila, they can send a copy of their valid ID via email to know the instructions for claiming.  Prizes shall then be couriered to the winners registered address.
• For prize claims that require special representation to receive, a signed authorization letter with two (2) valid IDs of the receiving party should be present.
• Prizes can only be claimed at the following Vivo Office location: ​33F East Tower The Philippine Stock Exchange Center Exchange Road, Ortigas Ave. Mandaluyong City.
• The winners may claim their prizes until 60 days after receipt of their registered mail, otherwise the prize will be forfeited with prior approval of DTI.
• Philippine Vivo Mobile Tech, Inc. reserves the right, at its own discretion or after notification, to immediately remove images that violate laws, morals, and ethics or infringe on the rights of others.
• Participants may only upload a contribution with which he/she owns the rights for publication. If it is discovered that the participant is not the owner of an uploaded image, he/she will be disqualified from the contest.
• All employees, suppliers, agencies, sponsors, dealer outlets of Vivo, including their relatives up to second degree of consanguinity or affinity are disqualified from joining the promo.

Per DTI-FTEB Permit No. 3610, Series of 2018.

WWF-Philippines: #EarthHourPh2018 to push for intensified environmental actions

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Every action we take makes a difference for our planet. Let's unite and connect to to help and save the nature. It is our social responsibility to protect and save our mother Earth.

Supporting global calls to protect earth’s biodiversity, thousands trooped to the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ front lawn in Pasay City to take part in the official Earth Hour switch-off event led by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines. 

WWF-Philippines’ CEO and President Joel M. Palma said, “The Philippines will continue to play an important role in sending a message to the rest of the world that we can tread the path to sustainable development and help protect our people and planet’s health and wellbeing. Thriving biodiversity serves as our lifeline, as it holds us all together.”

This year’s Earth Hour theme, #Connect2Earth, recognizes the role of maintaining earth’s biodiversity to counter the worsening impacts of climate change. Biodiversity-rich Philippines is one of the 17 “mega-diverse countries,” home to more than half of the world’s species, but WWF also sees the urgent need to step up environmental action to counter the Philippines’ record as a “biodiversity hotspot” and address worsening threats to its forests, oceans, and wildlife.

Earth Hour onsite and online highlights

Around 1,000 Filipino scouts were mobilized during the event as part of a global partnership to engage the World Organization of Scout Movement (WOSM) through its Environmental Education program tapping young scouts as environmental stewards who are eager to earn the new Panda badge. 

Up to 500 bikers from 21 bike groups under the Hataw Padyak federation also joined the event and cycled more than 15 kilometers from Malabon City to CCP to promote low-carbon mobility through cycling.

Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s official written message was read during the program in support of WWF and people’s efforts to “take strides in finding solutions to climate change, ecological degradation, and other pressing environmental problems.”  

Participants were joined by WWF-Philippines National Ambassadors Iza Calzado, Marc Nelson, and Rovilson Fernandez, together with Earth Hour National Ambassador Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski and National Youth Ambassador Janine Gutierrez. 

With the Cultural Center of the Philippines as co-presenter, cultural performances and immersive activities highlighted this year’s Earth Hour activities onsite. Featuring the indigenous artistry of Sanghabi and folksinger-activist Lolita Carbon, local performances were inspired by nature at the heart of Philippines’ rich culture and heritage. 

Drawing attention to how biodiversity loss affects wildlife, immersive activities like “whale shark dive” and “iceberg path” gave a glimpse of what it is like for some of the world’s climate-vulnerable species like whale sharks and polar bears to struggle and survive amidst plastic-filled oceans and thinning sea ice. 

#Connect2Earth video pledges were collected to form a call to action video which was played after the 60-minute lights out encouraging people to adopt a “one planet lifestyle” and make sustainable choices to protect the environment. Online solidarity throughout the globe was captured using connect2earth.org, a social listening and sharing platform featuring Earth Hour commitments and conversations around biodiversity and climate solutions.

Representatives from the government, businesses, and organizations also signified their support for Earth Hour. Nationwide, several schools, government facilities, and business establishments like malls and hotels also held their own Earth Hour activities and switch-off events in their communities. 

Earth Hour government and institution partners – Climate Change Commission, Boy Scouts of the Philippines, Department of Interior and Local Government, League of Provinces of the Philippines, League of Cities of the Philippines, League of Municipalities of the Philippines, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Energy, Metro Manila Development Authority, National Historical Commission of the Philippines, Department of Education, Commission on Higher Education, City of Pasay, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police, Department of Agriculture, Department of Budget and Management, Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of Health, Department of Information and Communications Technology, Department of Justice, Department of Labor and Employment, Department of National Defense, Department of Public Works and Highways, Laguna Lake Development Authority, and the Philippine Red Cross – all issued circulars urging their constituents to support WWF-Philippines’ Earth Hour celebration. 

Corporate partners and sponsors who share Earth Hour’s vision – Sun Life Foundation, Avolution, BDO Unibank, Rockwell Land Corporation, San Miguel Corporation, Stores Specialists Inc., McDonald’s, Quorn, Summit, Locally, and Mr. Softy – pooled together resources for the main switch-off event. 

ANC, CNN Philippines, Philippine Daily Inquirer, The Manila Times, BusinessWorld, BusinessMirror, Play 99.5 FM, Radyo Veritas, LS 97.5, WhenInManila.com, together with the Eagle Broadcasting Corporation’s Net25, DZEC 1062, Pinas FM 95.5, and eaglenews.ph, served as the official media partners of the 2018 run of the world’s largest grassroots movement for the environment.

https://www.facebook.com/myrns.roman/videos/10213342187842189/

Going Beyond the Hour

#Connect2Earth will serve as Earth Hour and WWF’s battle cry to galvanize public support for more earnest and decisive actions to protect the planet. For more than a decade, the global lights-out event remains an impactful visual call-out since it started in Sydney, Australia. But more than the one-hour switch off, WWF-Philippines urges Filipinos to observe sustainable living and support advocacies pushing for low-carbon cities, renewable energy development, sustainable food production and consumption, forest and water conservation, and wildlife protection, among others.

Atty. Angela Consuelo S. Ibay, Earth Hour Pilipinas National Director and Head of WWF-Philippines’ Climate and Energy Program shares :

“Working together with the government, businesses and communities, we strive to build on the gains of Earth Hour to help drive policies, awareness and actions that would support local, national and global initiatives to halt negative climate impact and biodiversity loss.”

QualiMed Elevates Healthcare with Sharp InnovatIONS

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Sharp Philippines Corporation technological innovation, Plasmacluster Air Purifiers.

QualiMed – a healthcare network committed to providing appropriate, accessible, and affordable healthcare to Philippine communities – teams up for better health for all with Sharp (Phils.) Corp., an electronics manufacturer dedicated to the use of innovative technology for the benefit and welfare of the people.

(From left to right) Sharp’s Senior Manager for New Business Development Peter Villanueva, Sharp’s Department Manager for Special Projects and New Business Development Ireneo Lontoc, Qualimed-STR COO Atty. Nirmadia Vanguardia & QTRC Training Director, Dr. Salvador Castañeda

Under the collaboration, QualiMed Health Network relaunched its newest facility, the QualiMed Hospital – Sta. Rosa (QualiMed STR), through an event held last March 22, 2018 at the QualiMed Training and Research Center (QTRC) housed at the Laguna hospital. During the event, which was attended by medical professionals and top executives from both QualiMed and Sharp, QualiMed STR and QTRC showcased their state-of-the-art facilities and latest medical technologies.

Print media, online bloggers, Qualimed-STR executives and medical professionals being attentive during the briefing of the PCI technology.

The eleventh facility under the health network, QualiMed STR is a 102-bed general hospital offering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient healthcare services aimed at providing holistic wellness and healing to patients. While QTRC, the first training center of its kind in Southern Luzon, is QualiMed's technical training arm providing continuous education and advanced technical training to Filipino healthcare teams.

The highlights of the event included surgery and technical training simulations by QTRC, an experiential tour of the hospital facilities, and a product showcase for Sharp’s Plasmacluster Ion Technology installed in the hospital’s ER, ICU, and OR air duct systems.

QTRC Training Director Dr. Castañeda lead the hospital tour showcasing the state-of-the-art facilities and the installed PIC technology in ER, OR and ICU.

QualiMed continues to elevate its healthcare delivery not only through the services of well-trained medical and administrative support teams, but also through the provision of modern medical systems and technologies.

Plasmacluster technology is Sharp's original air disinfecting technology for suppressing the effects of airborne viruses and breaking down and removing airborne mold. Sharp has been involved with academic marketing, in cooperation with global testing organizations since 2000, to verify the effectiveness of Plasmacluster Ion Technology. The effectiveness of controlling hazardous substances such as new types of the influenza virus, drug resistant bacteria, mite allergens, and also reducing the risk of tracheal inflammation in asthma patients has been proven in 28 tests worldwide.

Sharp Special Project and Business Development Manager, Mr. Ireneo Lontoc

Sharp aims to continue such types of studies to explore even more benefits that the Plasmacluster technology can support the society with. 

QualiMed is continuously delivering Alagang Abot-Kaya, its own healthcare service commitment to lead the way in making the Philippines healthy. The cooperation between QualiMed and Sharp leans towards this goal of establishing sustainable, healthy environments thus contributing to progressive communities and nation building.

#ExperienceTEFAL : Chef Jonas Ng,Tefal brand ambassador shared how to make each chore a worthwhile experience with Tefal

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Tefal brand ambassador, veteran chef and restaurateur Jonas Ng , also known with his cooking show, Chef Next Door oozing with wit, science, humor, and sexiness, shared how to enjoy and experience Tefal, last  March 17 held at Robinsons Place Antipolo Atrium.

“We need a brand that could effectively help us meet the enormous demands of today’s fast-paced world. Luckily, we have Tefal small domestic appliances designed to make each chore a worthwhile experience,” shares Chef Jonas Ng, Tefal brand ambassador. 

Tefal Appliance Philippines, true to its commitment to redefine the Filipino lifestyle through quality, efficient and innovative home and kitchen appliances,  launches “Experience Tefal” – a campaign that aims to provide the Filipinos with infinite opportunities to enjoy life in the comfort of their own homes. 

Regarded as a world leader in small domestic appliances, Tefal prides itself for being home to some of the biggest innovations in Kitchen Appliances. You can now serve perfectly cooked rice with Tefal rice cookers which have extra durable CERAMIC pot and diamond-shaped pattern, responsible for even heat diffusion - resulting in tasty and fluffy rice. Aside from the durable ceramic pot, each Tefal rice cooker offers unique and smart cooking programs – allowing the user to prepare quick, healthy and happy meals every day. 

Nutty Chocolate cake is baked at the Tefal Rice Cooker 

Summer is just around the corner and staying fit, fab and refreshed will be easier with Tefal blenders. Tefal has blenders that use Tripl’ax Technology – 6 blades with 3 combined actions (Cyclone Booster, Extreme Mixing and Chunks Killer) for 1 ultimate blending. 

Those who are still looking for a blender, perfect for all types of ingredients, Tefal Tripl’ax blender is absolutely the right choice.

Surviving each season in style is possible with Tefal irons and garment steamers. Tefal’s Durilium Technology is another breakthrough that gives the iron’s soleplate superior scratch resistance and unrivalled glideability – making ironing faster, easier and fun. 

Tefal also produces garment steamers – ideal for yuppies and fashionistas who always want to keep up with fashion and style.

With Chef Jonas Ng, his beautiful wife, celebrity singer Mila Poblete who performed for the audience during the event.

Learn and enjoy more about #ExperienceTefal, visit www.facebook.com/tefalappliancephilippines today.