Power Mac Center celebrates 26th anniversary with bicycle donation drive

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As part of its 26th-anniversary celebration, Power Mac Center is launching its “Pay it Forward” campaign to help provide bicycles to those who commute even in the middle of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Partnering with TV personality Gretchen Ho’s Woman In Action advocacy project, the campaign will acquire bikes and other protective equipment using the proceeds taken from purchases of participating products.

“We at Power Mac Center are one with those affected with the current health crisis. We applaud and support those who still find the courage to go to work to support their families despite the dangers of outside travel and the limited commuting options under quarantine. As a way to show them our appreciation and support, we would like to do the little we can to make their daily commutes a lot easier and healthier. Through Gretchen Ho’s Woman In Action project, we are able to create a venue for our partner brands and customers to help in the donation of bicycles so they can use it as their main mode of transportation,” said Joey Alvarez, Power Mac Center Director of Product Management, Marketing and Space Planning.

Founded as a way to mark Gretchen’s 30th birthday last April, Woman In Action advocates for positive change in the community by sharing stories gathered from Filipinas across the country, including advocacy projects spearheaded by Gretchen and others. The phrase itself is Gretchen’s motto and vision, as it encapsulates everything about her, ranging from her active lifestyle to her commitment to engaging with the world to learn and make a difference.

Last August 13, Gretchen posted on her official Instagram page (@gretchenho) that she was looking for 50 deserving beneficiaries to apply for 50 bicycles. She later stated in an update that she had to stop the search as the number of applicants reached over 10,000. This was a far cry from the originally intended number and only signifies the need to get more bikes. Fortunately, with the aid of PMC, Gretchen believes that more Filipino commuters will get their hands on bicycles.

“I’m very happy that I get to work with a company like Power Mac Center in this critical project. Their nationwide reach, plus bolstered with the recent increase in consumer demand for technological devices to meet work-from-home and online school demands, are sure to help me and Woman In Action purchase more bicycles for the commuting public who still can’t ride the main modes of transportation because of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Gretchen.

The Pay it Forward campaign will run until August 31, 2020. Included in the list of participating PMC products are select Apple devices and Beats models. Products from PMC partners 59S, Adam Elements, Before Anything Else, Belkin, Bondir, Laut, Microsoft, Panzer Glass, Rivacase, SanDisk, Sonix, Sudio, Tech21, and UV Care are also eligible. 

For the full list of participating products and more information about the partnership, visit https://about.powermaccenter.com/payitforward/.

To know where and how you can purchase the products, visit https://powermaccenter.com/ or message them at https://www.facebook.com/PowerMacCenter/.

ASUS Philippines Announces Official Extension of “Gear Up for the New Normal” Back to School Promotions

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All roads will definitely lead to the ASUS Concept Store nearest you as ASUS Philippines has officially announced the extension of the brand’s seasonal back-to-school campaign up to September 15, 2020.

This gives those who are still on the lookout for the #BestLaptopDeals in the market today more chances to not only get the ASUS laptop they’ve always wanted, but to also have a complete and more productive experience for online learning that is needed during these times.

True to its name, the “Gear Up For the New Normal” promotion equips instructors, teachers and students alike with the best solution to this shift to virtual learning and teaching. 

The “Gear Up For The New Normal” campaign gives buyers of select ASUS laptops a free and exclusive bundle of a Globe at Home Prepaid WiFi router, which features 2x faster speeds than regular pocket WiFi, and comes with free 10GB of Data. On top of this, ASUS Philippines is also giving away a Lazada e-voucher of up to Php 5,000 that can be used to purchase ASUS products in select official stores in Lazada.

Participating ASUS laptops for this promotion include the current and upcoming Intel Core i5, i7 and i9-powered ASUS ZenBooks and ASUS VivoBooks purchased in ASUS Concept Stores and accredited resellers nationwide.

To register for the promotion, and to get more details on the campaign, please visit the official microsite at https://bit.ly/ASUSGearUpMechanics.

Eastern Communications celebrates National Heroes Day with City of Manila

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For more than a century, Eastern Communications, one of the country’s premier telecommunications companies, has been part of nation building fighting alongside Filipinos for stronger tomorrow by providing world-class services. 

Now that the country is facing yet another challenging situation due to the pandemic, Eastern Communications continues its mission of empowering Filipinos by jumpstarting in the country’s capital city. 

With Manila celebrating the National Heroes Day through unveiling of murals in honor of then and today’s heroes in its newly refurbished Lagunislad underpass, Eastern Communications amplifies its strong partnership with the local government by showcasing its mural in the area – a visualization of its strong connections that stand the test of time. 

Driven by their High Tech and High Touch promise, Eastern Communications also rolled out initiatives that elevate the internet experience of every Manileño in time of pandemic.

Together with Manila Mayor Isko Moreno, Eastern Communications recently unveiled 34 units of “MNLKonek” digital kiosks along España Boulevard in Manila. These fiber-powered kiosks allow the public to do local phone calls, charge their phones, call emergency hotlines, and browse the internet for free. 

Likewise, Eastern Communications introduced to Manila its Eastern Home service to address the growing demand for home internet connection as more employees shift to working from home. It provides a burstable high-speed and non-intermittent residential internet service with equal upload and download speed of up to 100 mbps. 

“Eastern Communications is one with the city of Manila in providing quality internet experience to its constituents, and we are grateful that they are allowing us to be part of its efforts in the beautification of the capital city. We hope that through these initiatives, we are able to uplift the lives of every Manileño at this trying time,” shared Eastern Communications Head of Marketing Jedrek Estanislao.

To learn more about Eastern Communications, visit eastern.com.ph. 

MPTC expressways RFID campaign on track following DOTr push for cashless toll

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The Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) declared its support for Department Order 2020-012 issued by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) that requires expressway-bound vehicles to enter via cashless, contactless transactions “to mitigate the transmission of COVID-19 and subsequently as a means to ensure a more efficient flow of traffic.”

In its statement of support, MPTC announced that its ongoing groupwide RFID sticker installation campaign is onstream.

DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade signed the department order last August 13, 2020 and mandated DOTr’s attached agencies to formulate procedures “to ensure the smooth implementation of the new policy.

“Our groupwide RFID roll out is on track to comply with D.O. 2020-012 and we will be ready to implement contactless toll payments consistent with the timeline,” said Rodrigo E. Franco, MPTC President and CEO. “Our expressway network that includes the North Luzon Expressway, Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway, Manila-Cavite Expressway, and Cavite-Laguna Expressway is primed for cashless and contactless transactions within the year”, Franco further said.

Franco added that “the MPTC tollway group will now accelerate all preparations to fully implement all-RFID (radio frequency identification) transactions in our toll plazas”.

Roberto V. Bontia, concurrently heading CAVITEX and CALAX and head of MPTC’s RFID 100 Task Force, outlined MPTC’s preparations into four key elements: (1) Infrastructure Readiness, (2) Operational and Visibility Improvements, (3) Motorist Assistance, and (4) Manpower Re-equipping and Retooling.

Bontia pointed out that the MPTC tollways are technically ready to shift from manual toll collection to full RFID-enabled system. Moreover, MPTC assures that any RFID sticker installed by its provider Easytrip Corporation, will be compatible throughout the MPTC network of expressways hence, a better customer experience overall.

Preparations are also highlighted by operational and visibility improvements, chiefly with improved RFID signages to help direct motorists during the transition. Likewise, the RFID stickers are available to online and in 24x7 onsite installation sites, to ensure that they are expressway-ready. “Getting the free RFID sticker online thru Shopee, and installing it yourself, is the truly contactless and cashless way,” Bontia remarked.

For onsite options, more installation sites have been made available. There are also arrangements for specialized groups such as trucking groups, public utility vehicles, homeowners’ associations and local government-based commuters.

Franco underscored MPTC’s policy of “supporting Sec. Tugade’s programs to improve transportation convenience for our country and people, especially the programs that will help control the spread of COVID-19, and keep our motorists, our tollway frontliners, and our employees safe.”

917Ventures launches FreebieMNL, a social gateway to discounts and vouchers

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917Ventures, the country’s largest corporate incubator and wholly-owned subsidiary of Globe, has launched FreebieMNL, a one-stop platform that combines your favorite social messaging apps with amazing deals and vouchers from the country’s top brands. 

With FreebieMNL, you get full access to tons of vouchers - from discounts to established online stores like Zalora, Shoppee, BeautyMNL, Boozy and PoundIt, to coupons and special treats from famous brands, shops and restaurants such as Bo's Coffee, Shake Shack, The Red Crab Group, The Store Specialist Group, Digital Walker, GNC, Discovery Hotels and Resorts, among others. And all of these are free as long as you sign up to their channels on Facebook Messenger and Viber.

"917Ventures is constantly looking for ways to serve and delight our customers, especially under current circumstances where many people are staying at home. By providing our customers the best deals around the country, all in one page, we’re giving them a way to discover new things and enjoy life even while on quarantine,” said VInce Yamat, 917Ventures’ Entrepreneur in Residence. “When you sign up to FreebieMNL, you’re signing up to a lifetime of freebies.”

On top of the discounts, you can also expect numerous giveaways and raffles with a chance to win by simply answering surveys, referring friends or sharing posts. In the last few months alone, FreebieMNL raffled off awesome gift baskets, free prepaid load, a year’s worth of delicious pizza, and a whole year’s worth of fruits and vegetables.

To top it all off, FreebieMNL is further complemented by its awesome website - https://freebiemnl.com/ which features useful life hacks, guides to live your best digital lifestyle, and spotlights on some of the biggest trending topics of our time. It also features cool brands and up and comers that everyone should pay attention to. Of course, the website is also home to deals and vouchers. 

FreebieMNL offers users a world of vouchers, discounts and freebies all accessible through social media messaging platforms and their website. It is currently available on both Viber and Messenger. To subscribe, just click the Get Started button. Join FreebieMNL on Viber today at https://bit.ly/FreebieonViberNow and subscribe to FreebieMNL on Messenger at https://bit.ly/FreebieOnFBM.

FreebieMNL subscribers can enjoy FREE vouchers and giveaways in their marketplace.

FreebieMNL is a brand under 917Ventures, the largest corporate incubator in the Philippines and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Globe Telecom. Visit https://freebiemnl.com/ for more information.