CONNECT with investors, enablers, suppliers, and potential customers with Globe myBusiness Academy

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In every post-COVID discussion for small businesses, we’re sure you’ve heard it all: Digitizing, pivoting and future-proofing your business are essential. The question is: how do you actually digitize, pivot, and future-proof? Who can you approach to answer all your questions - and actually bridge the gap between bouncing back in theory, and doing it?

As entrepreneurs, we are struggling to navigate during these challenging times. It’s crucial to invest in the right resources with a concrete fool-proof way forward so that we can survive and eventually thrive.

Globe myBusiness Academy invites you to CONNECT, an online business matching event that helps MSMEs to recover in the new normal. Through this event, you can connect to investors, enablers, suppliers, and even potential customers. 

Together with partners from different industries, CONNECT is a platform that creates networking opportunities that will help MSMEs bridge the gap between idea and action. By design, the event shall provide key insights from industry leaders in terms of the standards that every business should take into consideration. 

Check out our lined up program below:

TIME	ACTIVITY
3:30 - 3:45 PM	Opening Suite  Welcome Remarks: DTI
3:45 - 4:00 PM	Keynote Speaker 1:  Post-COVID-19 Business Strategies: What Consumer Trends To Expect in Order to Adapt Patrick Cua, Nielsen Philippines
4:00 - 4:05 PM	Q&A
4:05 - 4:20 PM	Keynote Speaker 2: Digitization Strategies: What Does “Pivoting to Digital” Really Mean and How Can I Do It? Geia Lopez, Google Philippines
4:20 - 4:25 PM	Q&A
4:25 - 5:30 PM	Business Matching, Culmination, Raffle

The business matching segment of the program will connect you to the right resource speakers and groups based on your businesses’ profiles. Get a chance to learn more about the right tools and must-haves that will help your business adapt and bounce back across the supply chain!

TIME	BREAKOUT ROOM 1 MODERATOR: RJ LEDESMA	BREAKOUT SESSION ROOM 2 MODERATOR: SONJIA CALIT	BREAKOUT SESSION ROOM 3 MODERATOR: KA ANTONIO
4:35 - 4:50 PM	Innovations in Retail and e-Commerce with Lazada Philippines	Cashless Transactions with GCash	Innovations in Digital Marketing with AdSpark
4:50 - 5:05 PM	Cashless Transactions with GCash	Innovations in Logistics with Mober	Cashless Transactions with GCash
5:05 - 5:25 PM	Q&A with Representatives from Lazada, GCash, Mercato Academy and Globe myBusiness	Q&A with Representatives from Mober, GCash, Globe myBusiness	Q&A with Representatives from AdSpark, GCash, Globe myBusiness
5:25 - 5:30 PM	Closing Raffle Pitch Event Invitation Press Kit Distribution

Join us on July 15, 2020, 3:30 PM and CONNECT with us! The first part will be broadcasted live in the Globe myBusiness Facebook page while the Business Matching session will be via private ZOOM sessions.

To register, visit  bit.ly/GmBACONNECT. Learn more about CONNECT and other activities by Globe myBusiness via their official Facebook page. 

Globe calls on Pinoys to consume only legal content online

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The internet has become the main source of many copyright infringement content, impacting people and businesses involved in the production and distribution of legitimate materials and exposing consumers to malware and other cybersecurity threats.

The problem is further exacerbated by the pandemic as people are cooped up indoors and have to rely significantly on streaming or downloaded video, music, and games for entertainment. 

The latest report released by YouGov for the Asia Video Industry Association’s Coalition Against Piracy (AVIA CAP) showed that 66% of online Filipino consumers admitted having accessed piracy streaming sites and torrent sites, the highest percentage among eight Southeast Asian countries included in the survey.

Moreover, the number of Filipino consumers who purchased illegal streaming devices (ISDs) or a TV box to access pirated video-on-demand content and premium TV channels without paying subscription fees, has jumped to 34% percent from 28% a year earlier. Of the 34% of consumers who purchased an ISD , more than half or 59% stated that they had cancelled all or some of their subscription to legal pay TV services. 

In addition to the short-term problem of cancelled subscriptions is a longer term problem – many of the people streaming pirated content are young. The survey found that 45% of 18-24 year-olds and 46% of 25-34 year olds used ISDs or other apps or services to view infringing entertainment content.

“In no uncertain terms, piracy is theft. It puts the creative and film industry at risk. It also puts the livelihood of people working in the industry at risk. On top of these, piracy also puts data privacy and devices at risk because many unscrupulous persons use these sites to hack devices to obtain personal information. For these reasons, we encourage our customers to watch content using legitimate sources only,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe Chief Sustainability Officer and SVP for Corporate Communications.

In the ASEAN region, one of the known initiatives to help curb piracy is through site blocking. Countries such as Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia have been successfully doing this practice. In the Philippines, Senate Bill No. 497 entitled the ‘Philippine Online Infringement Act’ was filed by Senator Vicente Sotto III last year. The pending bill proposes an administrative site blocking mechanism which would empower the authorities to ensure that Internet Service Providers take “reasonable steps to disable access to sites whenever these sites are reported to be infringing copyright or facilitating copyright infringement”. 

Neil Gane, General Manager of AVIA CAP said, “Site blocking is a key tool in disrupting the availability of piracy websites and the illicit revenues that are generated by crime groups who operate these sites. An effective site blocking process is a win-win for all Filipinos, resulting in many consumers migrating back to reliable and safe legal services with quality content.”

He added: “Content piracy is not a victimless crime and often it’s the users who become victims. Piracy is a hotbed for malware. Unfortunately, the appetite for free and accessing stolen content via piracy websites or illicit streaming devices blinkers some consumers from the real risks of malicious malware infection such as spyware.”

As the Philippines’ leading advocate against online piracy, Globe, through its #PlayItRight campaign, continuously sends a strong message to the public to consume digital content the right way. #PlayItRight is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals that Globe is supporting, namely: UNSDG No. 8 - decent work and economic growth, No. 9 - industry, innovation, and infrastructure, and No. 17 - partnerships.

To protect the intellectual property rights of the company's own original content as well as the licensed content of its global and local partners, Globe makes it easy for its customers to access premium content using direct carrier billing. It is a mobile payment option that allows Globe mobile customers to download and purchase digital content like games, movies, music, eBooks, apps, among others from Google Play Store and charge them to their Prepaid balance or Postpaid account. Globe also offers mobile promos that give free connectivity to such content.

In 2014, Globe changed how Filipinos consumed music by introducing Spotify, ending the culture of illegally downloading mp3 music from illegal sources. Today, Globe remains as a preferred partner for content distribution by global, regional, and local entertainment brands and now produces its own original content through Globe Studios.

To learn more about Globe’s sustainability efforts, visit https://www.globe.com.ph/about-us/sustainability.html#gref

DOE, PNOC-EC President pledges support for indigenous energy

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Energy security is national security

The Philippine Energy Independence Council (PEIC) in cooperation with the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) recently held the "Innovation in Energy" webinar, a forum that aims to find ways in establishing an energy secure and an energy independent Philippines.

The imperative for the Philippines to achieve energy security and independence is one of the national issues that COVID-19 has pushed to the forefront. The energy industry is faced with the challenge of supplying steady power to communities across the Philippines as the pandemic continues to impact industries everywhere.

Critical to fulfilling this objective is the collaboration between the private and public sector.

Their joint plans were unveiled in the online forum, Innovations in Energy: An Energy Secure, Energy Independent Philippines, organized by the Philippine Energy Independence Council (PEIC) last July 10. 

Leading the discussion were Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Alfonso Cusi; The Philippine National Oil Company-Exploration Corporation (PNOC-EC) President, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Rozzano Briguez; AC Energy President and CEO Eric Francia; PEIC Director Don Paulino and PEIC founding member and Director Amor Maclang.

One conclusion that the forum reached was that tapping indigenous sources can support the development of renewable energy and decrease the Philippines’ need to depend on other oil-producing nations. During the talk, Briguez expressed his commitment to utilizing indigenous energy sources. “Indigenous resource development and coal exploration can contribute to energy security,” he said. 

“For decades, the Philippines has relied on global markets to meet the energy demands of the country,” emphasized Maclang. “But if there’s one industry that could really benefit from innovation, it’s our energy industry.” By tapping indigenous sources, the country can support the development of renewable energy and decrease the need to depend on other oil-producing nations. Not only will the Philippines be able to achieve sustainable and more accessible power, it can also better withstand trials that are thrown its way—whether it’s a pandemic or geopolitical movements affecting the global supply chain.

The PNOC-EC’s rigorous experience in oil exploration has positioned it strongly to lead the nation into energy sufficiency. They have conducted explorations on-shore, such as in Cagayan, Central Luzon, and Cotabato, as well as off-shore in Northwest and Southwest Palawan. From 1976 to 2015, PNOC-EC has also drilled 28 onshore wells all over the country. “We want to be a leading exploration company by 2030, have a global reach, and contribute to the country’s growth,” shared Briguez. “The presidential mandate is to focus on exploration, mainly upstream.”

As further pointed out by Cusi, “The Philippines has the highest renewable energy mix in Southeast Asia.” At present, 30 percent of the country’s power needs are already supplied by natural gas from the Malampaya Deep Water Gas-to-Power project, which has been drawing natural gas from beneath the seafloor of the West Philippine Sea since 2001. 

Its benefits have since extended beyond drawing natural gas — from helping to supply a stable supply of power in the country, to assisting several communities in environmental programs. As one of the most successful Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) to date, the Malampaya project presents a viable model for the industry to innovate as the search for more indigenous sources continues. 

Close collaboration between the public and private sector is an essential component in this quest for effective exploration and energy security. Over the years, the government has made various strides towards this goal, such as the DOE’s commitment to the Renewable Energy Act and increasing renewable energy service contracts and capacity. 

Francia explained how the market framework in the Philippines works to the industry’s advantage. “We have an open, competitive market,” he elaborated. “There’s no need to rely on the government. Other markets like Vietnam and Indonesia need to depend on government-controlled corporations before the private sector can invest.”

Recently, the DOE has also been aggressively pushing strategies to attract investors, including the major possibility of allowing 100% full foreign ownership for renewable energy. “For years, investors have been shying away from the Philippines due to issues such as our electricity capacity, but our renewable resources are reliable and flexible sources have yet to be maximized,” revealed Cusi. “Gamitin po natin ang sariling atin.”

On that note, PNOC-EC is positioning itself to be a partner of choice for investors. Envisioning the Philippines’ energy future, Briguez detailed other significant steps that the PNOC-EC looks is preparing for, such as: increased production in at least two underground mines, the resolution of maritime disputes between China and the Philippines, and new oil and gas discoveries to augment the Malampaya reserves. 

“There are more opportunities than challenges,” clarified Briguez. “[Soon], we can get more data from sedimentary basins to make them more marketable for prospective investors to enter the market. But for now, we focus on upstream exploration of petroleum and coal. This is our way of serving our country well.”

Although most of the future seems uncertain because of the pandemic, what remains true is that we need to ensure an energy-secure Philippines. “We should not relax, we should continue to build supply,” stated Cusi. COVID-19 has brought to light the vulnerabilities of our current energy systems, but it is also an opportunity for the industry to spark hope among communities, with indigenous resources like solar, natural gas, and geothermal at the core. But as iterated by Paulino, "We can only do this if we do it together and try to advocate and follow what a carbon economy could look like for the Philippines in the future.”

Facebook Link of the webinar, 

https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=1234297326904790&ref=watch_permalink

NOVUHAIR® supports Healthy Bites for the hair

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NOVUHAIR®, the country’s leading natural hair loss solution, supports the nation in highlighting the importance of a healthy and balanced nutrition amidst the ongoing health crisis. 

NOVUHAIR® partnered with Chefy Wifey’s Kitchen and cooked up something, literally. Consistent with the brand’s advocacy, the “Food for the Hair” mini-program shall offer four (4) video demo episodes on how to prepare practical, nutritious and easy-to-do meals at home, focusing on ingredients that support healthy hair and prevent hair loss. 

The initial episode features VIP Nutrition Coach Michelle Co-Huertas’ Chicken Afritada with Boiled Egg, a Filipino staple recipe loaded with nutrients and vitamins essential in achieving the best hair growth goal.

Chefy Wifey’s Kitchen prepared with TLC 100 packs and donated them to the hospital medical staff of the Philippine General Hospital in the city of Manila.

Try this healthy bite recipe and make happy faces at home: https://bit.ly/2BOnqoU

Discover more at https://bit.ly/3e9N2tv

#YouDeserveMoreNovuhair

#NothingToLoseNovuhair

#Perfect10Novuhair

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Get up to 50% off on XTREME Appliances this Lazada 7.15 Bounce Back Sale!

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Manila, Philippines - XTREME Appliances is excited to announce its participation in the biggest Lazada Mid-Year Bounce Back Sale on July 15, 2020 (Wednesday).

Brand Mega Offer

XTREME will have lower price reductions on the following products for specific time.

Have a precise and high definition viewing, 2 best-selling XTREME LED TVs will be part of the flash sales from. The products have remote control, USB, HDMI, and VGA ports. Both have framed slim bezel, dynamic sound quality and guaranteed cinematic experience. The sale schedule is from 12AM - 2AM, 12NN - 2PM and 6PM - 8PM.

LED TV

● 40-inch XTREME LED TV 10,495 9,995 PHP

● 32-inch XTREME LED TV 11,995 5,795 PHP

Just in the time for the Health and Nutrition month, XTREME Blenders, Multi-Cookers, Induction Cooker, and Electric Kettles will be on special sale. A 600 ML personal bender perfect for on-the-go and 2 plastic jar blenders that are versatile tools that can be used to purée healthy ingredients Transform dishes with XTREME Multi-Cookers, available in 1 L and 1.8 L sizes, a time-efficient tool that is perfect for preparing nutritious food. Save precious minutes with the new Induction Cooker. It has a soft-touch control and energy-saving device that offers 6 cooking programs at 8 power levels. Complete your balance diet with calming brewed drinks using  XTREME Electric Kettles. Available in 2 cool designs, it has a pop-up lid, cord storage, and large enough capacity to boil 8 cups at a time. The sale schedule of these home essentials is from 12AM - 2AM and 12NN - 2PM.

Blenders 

● Plastic Jar Blender 1.5 L 1,695 1,595 PHP

● Plastic Jar Blender 1.25 L 1,495 1,395 PHP

● Personal Blender 600 ML 1,295 1,195 PHP

Electric Kettles 

● Stainless Electric Kettle 1,495 1,395 PHP

● Glass Electric Kettle            995 895 PHP

Multi-Cooker

● Digital Multi-Cooker 1.0 L 2,495 2,395 PHP

● Digital Multi-Cooker 1.8 L 2,995 2,895 PHP

● Jar-type Multi-Cooker 1.8 L 1,995 1,895 PHP

Induction Cooker 

● Induction Cooker 1,995 1,895 PHP

Mid-Year Bounce Back Sale (12 MN - 11:59 PM)

XTREME will also have a whole day promotion on appliances that cater your dining and kitchen needs. 

Microwave

● Digital Microwave Oven 3,995 3,295 PHP

Blenders 

● Plastic Jar Blender 1.5 L 1,695 1,650 PHP

● Plastic Jar Blender 1.25 L 1,495 1,450 PHP

● Personal Blender 600 ML 1,295 1,250 PHP

Electric Kettles 

● Stainless Electric Kettle 1,495 1,450 PHP

● Glass Electric Kettle 995            950 PHP

Multi-Cooker

● Digital Multi-Cooker 1.0 L 2,495 2,420 PHP

● Digital Multi-Cooker 1.8 L 2,995 2,935 PHP

● Jar-type Multi-Cooker 1.8 L         1,995 1,930 PHP

Induction Cooker 

● Induction Cooker 1,995 1,950 PHP

Bundle Promos 

Make laundry feel less of a chore with XTREME Front Load Condensing Dryer and Front Load Washer. The fully automatic washer has a pre-wash, quick wash, extra rinse, my cycle, wool, and baby care options with overheat protection. While the Condensing dryer features an anti-wrinkle function with fabric-type and multiple program selections. Both can load up to 9kg of clothes for washing. Each item will be offered as a bundle with fast heating and power saving XTREME Manual Control Microwave. 

XTREME Washing Machine

● 9.0 KG XTREME Front Load Condensing Dryer 24,995 PHP

○ With XTREME Manual Control Microwave

● 9.0 KG XTREME Front Load Washer 24,995 PHP

○ With XTREME Manual Control Microwave

Free Shipping

Don't miss out the limited free shipping with no minimum spending (capped at 50 PHP) for Luzon residents on LED TVs, Washer, Condensing Dryer, and other XTREME appliances below:

XTREME Front Load COMBO Washer & Dryer 44,995   PHP

XTREME Microwave Ovens

● XTREME Manual Control Microwave 2995      PHP

● XTREME Digital Microwave Oven        3,295     PHP

XTREME Water Dispenser

● XTREME Tabletop Water Dispenser 3,995     PHP

● XTREME Bottom Load Water Dispenser 3,995     PHP

XTREME Refrigerators

● XTREME Single door Refrigerator       11,995 PHP

XTREME Air Conditioner

● XTREME Window Type Aircon with Remote 13,800   PHP

For more information please visit XTREME Appliances Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts. For the full list of products, please visit XTREME website and Lazada pages. 

About Xtreme Appliances

XTREME Appliances is a #OneStopShopAppliances brand that offers premium and affordable home and commercial appliances that ranges from TVs, aircon, refrigerator, washing machine, gas range, microwave oven, and many more. XTREME Appliances is now available in 2,500 stores and business partners nationwide.