Globe extends free unlimited WiFi to more LGUs and hospitals nationwide

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GoWiFi now available in quarantine areas, more hospitals and local government offices

With the extension of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila and other high risk provinces to May 15, Globe is extending its free unlimited Internet via GoWiFi, in government designated quarantine areas, residence areas and more hospitals for the benefit of medical frontliners and patients.

Free unlimited GoWiFi will be available in the following locations until further notice: 

DOH quarantine areas

• World Trade Center, Pasay City
• Philsports Arena/Ultra
• Quezon Memorial Circle
• Rizal Memorial Stadium

Additional quarantine area

• Francisco Felix Memorial National High School

Residence areas for frontliners 

• Quarto Residences - Manila 
• My Rainbow Place - Quezon City
• Victory Fort - BGC
• St. Mary's College
• Amoranto Sports Complex
• Immaculate Heart of Mary College
• Santa Isabel College

Additional hospitals

Metro Manila

• Fe Del Mundo Medical Center
• Jose N. Rodriguez Hospital
• Las Pinas Hospital
• Ospital ng Sampaloc 
• Philippine Tuberculosis Society Inc. - Quezon Institute
• San Lazaro Hospital 
• VRP Hospital
• World Citi Medical Center 

“There is no greater time than today when Globe can share its mission of doing good for the public and express its solidarity in supporting the government’s call to ensure the health and safety of everyone. As endeavors to flatten the curve have escalated, connectivity in quarantine areas and more hospitals are more critical than ever. By offering free and unlimited connectivity, we hope to boost the unflagging service and commitment of our medical frontliners and government employees,” said Janis Racpan, Director for Digital Solutions Group at Globe. 

GoWiFi services have been available since March 13 in select medical institutions and supermarkets nationwide as support to healthcare frontliners and communities affected by the pandemic. Free unli WiFi can also be accessed at NAIA Terminals 1, 2 and 3 for the duration of the extended ECQ.

Globe also recently deployed Cell Site on Wheels (COW) in two designated COVID-19 quarantine areas at Rizal Memorial Stadium (RMS) in Manila and at the Philippine International Commercial Complex (PICC) Forum in Pasay City. With this installation, medical staff and patients accommodated at the RMS and PICC Forum will have the capability to remain connected and be updated on the latest government efforts against the pandemic.

To stay updated on the latest COVID-19 developments, Globe mobile and broadband customers are given free access to the official websites of the Department of Health (DOH) and National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

For more information, visit https://www.globe.com.ph/gowifi.html

OPPO Reno3 Series Now Officially Available in PH

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OPPO Reno3 Series Now Officially Available in PH

OPPO’s latest Reno3 series delivers superior and premium camera technology, 

allowing users to live more through better creative expression 

The long wait is officially over - OPPO now releases the Reno3 Series in the Philippines. The Reno3 retails at PHP18,990 and the Reno3 Pro retails at PHP28,990. The latest of its smartphone series under the Reno line promises superiority in performance that pushes everyone to be more creative and to live more in today’s very digital landscape.

Live More with Reno3 Series’ Superb Performance

The latest OPPO Reno3 series’ camera technologies continue to be a crowd pleaser and remains the selfie expert for the Gen Z and Millennials. The OPPO Reno3 comes with 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage, 48MP Zoom QuadCam setup, and 44MP Front Camera, while the OPPO Reno3 Pro comes with 8GB of RAM, up to 256GB of internal storage, 64MP Zoom QuadCam setups, and 44MP+2MP Dual Punch-Hole Front Camera.

The OPPO Reno3 series runs on the all-new ColorOS 7 which features OPPO's latest technological advancements and outstanding photography features into the world's first design of 44MP+2MP Dual Punch-hole Super AMOLED Display of the Reno3 Pro. This latest smartphone series is set to create a new mobile photography trend and redefine the smartphone photography experience.

Significantly, OPPO’s proprietary technology - OPPO Screen Image Engine (OSIE) debuts in the Philippines. This technology will effectively increase the image quality, which is also the industry's first visual effect optimization software for short video images that makes viewing social media content from Instagram and TikTok more engaging. Powered by Dolby Atmos® & Hi-Res Audio, Reno3 Series also empowers users to enjoy the audio banquet anytime, anywhere, and light up their busy life. 

In terms of performance, The Reno3 features MediaTek’s latest chip in the Helio P Series. “The OPPO Reno3 Pro is powered by MediaTek’s Helio P95, our newest Helio chipset with our most powerful AI processing engine for 4G smartphones. It delivers premium photography experiences with an array of AI-camera features including enhanced portrait photography, fast secure facial recognition and full-body movement tracking,” says Dr. Yenchi Lee, Assistant General Manager of MediaTek’s wireless business unit.

“For mobile gamers, MediaTek Helio P95 also includes MediaTek HyperEngine gaming technology for fast, fluid graphics and responsive, uninterrupted gameplay. With our technology and OPPO’s innovative devices, we create premium smartphone features and experiences consumers want,” Lee added.

On the gaming front, the Reno3 series with its ColorOS 7 offers a significantly improved gaming performance to provide an immersive and smooth gaming experience. Hyper Boost cuts down on lag and runs games faster and more seamlessly, thanks to touch optimization and frame rate optimization. Touch optimization increases the frequency of touch scanning while reducing unnecessary processes, and further ensures that touch response remains fast even in low power conditions. 

Well-Recognized Performances by Third Parties

Reno3 Series’ outstanding performances win broad affection from global users by its amazing performance. It is also well recognized by multiple international renowned institutions:

Reno3:

• TÜV Rheinland Safe Fast-Charge System Certification: Applying with the 20W VOOC Flash Charge 3.0, Reno3 is always ready to offer great charging safety. Also as the well-known slogan says, Reno3 passed the 5 minutes charging 2 hours phone call testing by TÜV Rheinland.

• Netflix HD Certification：High quality videos of 1080p are available via the pre-installed Netflix App on Reno3 Series, putting high-definition videos in the pocket. 

• Dolby Atmos® and Hi-Res Audio: Immerse yourself in the world top experience watching Dolby Certified audio and video, and Hi-Fi playback of Hi-Res music files.

Reno3 Pro:

• TÜV Rheinland Full Care Display Certification：The screen offers users world-class eye care. The upgraded low-brightness, stroboflash-free, and low blue ray technologies provide delicate eye care even in the darkest environment. 

• TÜV Rheinland Safe Fast-Charge System Certification: Applying with the 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0, Reno3 Pro is always ready to offer great charging safety as well as fast charging speed, as also passed the 50% charge in 20min test by TÜV Rheinland. 

• Netflix HD Certification：High quality videos of 1080p are available via the pre-installed Netflix App on Reno3 Series, putting high-definition videos in the pocket. 

• Dolby Atmos® and Hi-Res Audio: Immerse yourself in the world top experience watching Dolby Certified audio and video, and Hi-Fi playback of Hi-Res music files.

The Reno3 series is officially available in the Philippines through OPPO concept stores nationwide, e-commerce partners and Smart via postpaid plans. Reno3 retails at PHP18,990 and the Reno3 Pro at PHP28,990. For Smart, Reno3 will be available at Smart Signature Plan 999 with a PHP3,100 cash-out while Reno3 Pro will be available at Smart Signature Plan 1,699 with a PHP3,000 cash-out. Both will come with a free Rockspace EB60 Bluetooth Earbuds. The Reno3 will also be available on Shopee starting April 30, 2020 and on Lazada starting May 13, 2020. 

To know further details about the Reno3 series and the list of dealer partners offering the Reno3 series, visit the official website at www.oppo.com/ph or the official Facebook page of OPPO Philippines.

Shopee resumes full operations and nationwide fulfillment for all goods

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Users can buy all their essential and non-essential goods from the safety of their own home

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, announced today that it will resume full operations and fulfillment of all orders nationwide -- including non-essential goods like beauty products, fashion, and many more. Cash on Delivery will also be available for all items. 

Martin Yu, Associate Director of Shopee Philippines, said: “We’re glad to announce that Shopee will be resuming full operations and nationwide fulfillment for all goods and services. Aside from essential goods, our Filipino users can now have access to non-essential goods from different categories like fashion, beauty, and many more. We are also working closely with our brands, sellers, and partners to ensure that we continue to provide our users with greater convenience and value during this period and beyond Covid-19.”

Shopee will also continue to serve its users with their essential needs with the recently launched 5.5 Shopee Mart Sale. Running until May 5, Shopee offers deals as low as ₱5 and a Free Shipping with P0 minimum spend on essential products including food, personal hygiene, health supplies, and many more. 

In addition, Shopee will be offering discounts up to 90% off on fashion items with the Shopee Bazaar Sale. 

Visit https://shopee.ph/5-5 for more information.

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

About Shopee

Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. It is a platform tailored for the region, providing customers with an easy, secure and fast online shopping experience through strong payment and logistical support. Shopee aims to continually enhance its platform and become the region’s e-commerce destination of choice.

Shopee has a wide selection of product categories ranging from consumer electronics to home & living, health & beauty, baby & toys, fashion and fitness equipment.

Shopee, a Sea company, was first launched in Singapore in 2015, and has since expanded its reach to Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. Sea is a leader in digital entertainment, e-commerce and digital financial services across Southeast Asia. Sea's mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology, and is listed on the NYSE under the symbol SE.

Watch “Ang Huling El Bimbo” Musical Stream Online

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Full House Theater Company has just announced that OPM musical Ang Huling El Bimbo will be streaming online this May!

Initially opening in July 2018, the production has had three runs at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, with the most recent run closing in August 2019. Set to the music of 90’s band The Eraserheads, the show is written by Dingdong Novenario, with musical direction by Myke Salomon, dramaturgy by Floy Quintos, set design by Gino Gonzales, lighting design by Monino Duque, sound design by Rards Corpus, costume design by Marlon Rivera, and direction and choreography by Dexter M. Santos.

The musical tells the story of three friends who have drifted apart in adulthood until fate reunites them to confront their haunted past.

The cast in the final run featured a mix of original and returning cast members– Gian Magdangal and David Ezra as Hector, OJ Mariano and Myke Salomon as Emman, Jon Santos and Rafa Siguion-Reyna as Anthony, Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo (also associate director) and Carla Guevara Laforteza as Joy, Reb Atadero and Bibo Reyes as Young Hector, Boo Gabunada and Vic Robinson as Young Emman, Lance Reblando and Phi Palmos as Young Anthony, Tanya Manalang and Gab Pangilinan as Young Joy, Sheila Francisco as Tiya Dely, and Jamie Wilson and Jonathan Tadioan as Banlao. Paolo O’Hara also joined the cast as alternate to Banlao.

The online initiative is for the benefit of ABS-CBN Foundation’s Pantawid ng Pag-ibig. The show will only be available for 48 hours, from May 8, 12:01am until May 9, 11:59pm. 

You can watch it on the ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube page and on the ABS-CBN Facebook page.

3 Philippine cities emerge as national finalists in WWF’s One Planet City Challenge

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The Philippine cities of Batangas, Muntinlupa, and Santa Rosa have been selected as national finalists in this year’s World Wide Fund for Nature’s (WWF) One Planet City Challenge (OPCC). Over 250 cities from around the globe, including 13 from the Philippines, joined the OPCC’s 2020 leg.

Originally known as the Earth Hour Challenge, WWF kicked off the OPCC in 2011 as a friendly competition that allows participating cities to share best practices in climate mitigation and develop adaptation plans anchored in their crucial role towards building a sustainable and climate-safe future. With cities accounting for 70% of carbon emissions globally and generating 80% of the total GDP, their political and economic power are considered instrumental in the transition to a more stable climate.

With cities in 53 countries participating, approximately 66% of the global population is represented in this year’s run.

WWF-Philippines Executive Director Jose Angelito Palma expressed his appreciation for the Philippine cities that participated in this call for transformational governance.

The award-winning e-jeepneys of Muntinlupa City bested other entries from all over the world in an international transportation summit. Photograph © City Information Office of Muntinlupa

“In these trying times, being business-as-usual in the way we do things is no more sufficient to secure a safe and sustainable future. I would like to acknowledge the cities that participated in this initiative for pursuing innovative ways towards sustainable and healthy cities for the current and future generations.”

Meanwhile, Atty. Angela Ibay, Head of the Climate and Energy Program of WWF-Philippines, noted the role of citizens in building a climate-safe future. 

“Even as cities around the world increasingly advance climate actions, we cannot underestimate how citizen engagement and participation play integral roles in the implementation of these actions, and their active participation help shapes how sustainable and resilient cities can be in years to come.m"

Batangas City is the capital of the province of Batangas. As the largest city in the region, it serves as the industrial port of CALABARZON. Photograph © City Information Office of Batangas City

Santa Rosa City is a first-class city located in Laguna which houses several industrial parks, theme parks, and housing developments. Photograph © City Information Office of Santa Rosa

The three Philippine finalists, along with those from other countries, have also qualified to participate in the OPCC’s We Love Cities campaign, which aims to bridge better communication between city officials and the citizens they represent on climate and sustainability issues.

All finalists are set for evaluation by the OPCC jury - a jury composed of urban sustainability experts from across the globe. A national winner per country, as well as a global winner, will be recognized and awarded in a ceremony set to take place in mid-2020. For more information and updates, log on to http://panda.org/opcc.