Fisherfolks from Daet receive new boat engines from PLDT

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Over 150 fishermen from Barangay Bagasbas in Daet, Camarines Norte received newly upgraded boat engines from PLDT, in a bid to aid the residents' fishing activities for their livelihood.

In partnership with the Philippine Business for Social Progress, PLDT turned over boat engines that are more superior in quality, as recommended by the beneficiaries themselves. The Super Kaiao KA 192F model will allow them to sail and navigate towards the deep parts of the sea where big fishes are more likely to be found, which will lead to increased income to support their families, especially during this difficult time. 

“We are committed to equip our fisherfolks in far-flung communities through our boat engine donations. We hope that this will enable them to utilize livelihood opportunities amid the pandemic,” said PLDT Public Affairs Head Ramon Isberto.

PLDT also donated two sets of personal computers each at Barangay Bagasbas and the Municipality of Mercedes, Camarines Norte. Its wireless subsidiary Smart turned over a School-in-a-Bag, a portable digital classroom that uses mobile technology, while the PLDT-Smart Foundation donated Sack-of-Joy or school supplies kits to Bagasbas Elementary School in Daet and San Roque National High School in Mercedes.

Last year, PLDT also turned over a rescue boat to Daet Municipal to aid the community in case of calamities, and established a Service and Sales Center to accommodate the connectivity and customer needs of the residents. The PLDT and Smart business offices are collocated in Daet. These initiatives and more are part of PLDT’s continuing community assistance efforts for residents in the far-flung community of Daet, where the company's cable landing station is located. 

The boat engine donations were from PLDT’s Balik-Baterya funds from the PBSP-Motolite Balik-Baterya Program. Launched in 2006, the program involves the collection of used lead-acid batteries (ULAB) for proper recycling and production of new automotive and industrial batteries. These are also used to support various corporate social responsibility projects.

Catch the Cast of Running Man at Globe Kmmunity PH LIVE for a Free Fan Meet

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Globe’s Kmmunity PH just got bigger and better with the addition of several channels to bring more quality K-Culture content to fans. One of its new platforms is VLive, a South Korean live streaming service where fans can communicate with their favorite celebrities real time.

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For its VLive channel, Kmmunity PH will be bringing exclusive events, experiences and content featuring K-Idols beginning with an exciting new series of shows called “Kmmunity PH Live.” 

To kick things off with a bang, the first show will feature Jee Seok Jin, Kim Jong Kook, HAHA, and Yang Se Chan of the hit Korean variety show Running Man. They will answer fan questions, play fun challenges and mini-games live on September 11!

Jee Seok Jin is a well-known comedian, singer, actor, entertainer, TV presenter, and broadcaster in South Korea. He is most famously known as “Big Nose” and “Impala”, one of the original cast members of the variety show, Running Man, which has been running from 2010 to present.

Fans will also get to meet one of South Korea’s top idol of all time, Kim Jong Kook. Kim started his career as a member of the South Korean duo "Turbo" in 1995 with Kim Jung Nam, followed by a series of successful variety shows, like Running Man. He is also known as “The Commander” and “Sparta-kook” of Running Man as he leads the members with challenges that require physical strength and power.

Multi-awarded entertainer, Haha, will also join the fan meet. He is a South Korean singer, variety show host, renowned actor, comedian and member of RGP. He adds humor to every episode with his cunning style, not just with the members, but also with the guests. He was also named Haroro by the members and the fans because of his similarities with the Korean cartoon character, Pororo.

Lastly, South Korean comedian and singer Yang Se chan, will also delight Filipino Hallyu fans as he adds a comedic dynamic into the team. Being the maknae, he is often picked on for showing his weakness

As you may know, the Running Man cast was supposed to have a live event in Manila earlier this year but it was postponed due to the pandemic. Now fans can (virtually) meet them by simply subscribing and tuning in to the Globe Kmmunity PH VLive channel.

Fans can also get the chance to win an Ultimate Stan Experience and get exclusive perks like live interaction with the cast members and a screen capture time with them. Find out how by joining the Globe Kmmunity PH Facebook group at http://glbe.co/KmmunityPH.

Running Man is South Korea’s longest-running variety show that premiered on July 11, 2010 and has over 500 episodes to date. From an urban action variety show, it has now become famous for its unique and funny games like the Name-tag Ripping Challenge that viewers of the show love to replicate. The show has featured South Korea’s biggest actors and idols as guests and even international celebrities like Jackie Chan, Tom Cruise, and Henry Cavil.

You can watch more of your favorite K-variety shows and dramas by subscribing to Globe Prepaid’s Go-K! GoKorean10 Booster and Globe at Home’s HomeWATCH199. 

Make sure to join the Globe Kmmunity PH Facebook group at http://glbe.co/KmmunityPH for exclusive K-promos, perks and experiences.

OPPO Introduces Its Smoothest User Experience Yet with the Reno4’s Color OS 7.2

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Recently, OPPO, the leading global smart device brand, launched the latest addition to its Reno series, the OPPO Reno4. A smartphone equipped with a powerful camera to allow users to show off #ClearlyTheBestYou through imaginative videos and photos, the Reno4 also boasts of the Color OS7.2, which creates a user-friendly experience that’s ultra smooth and convenient. With a wide range of functions and built-in features for both hardware and software, the Reno4 is a smartphone that provides smarter experience.

Intuitive Navigation

Color OS7.2 also integrates an Icon Pull-down Gesture, which positions app icons at the bottom of the screen, within reach of your thumb. This function makes using the large screen much easier, even with a single hand.

Moving across different apps can sometimes prove to be bothersome, with slow loading and the need to search for your desired application. With Quick Return Bubble, users can effortlessly switch between multiple tasks, such as squeezing in a game in between responding to emails. 

App Positions for Easier Use

AI APP Preloading

Through its AI APP Preloading algorithm, ColorOS also intelligently predicts which app users would use next and preload it, in order to save time opening it. The longer usage of the phone, the smoother it gets by learning your habits.

Easy Screen Recording

If you’re out to record your online game or call with friends, Screen Recording 2.0 allows you to record not only what’s on your screen, but also the sound from your phone’s internal system and microphone. Added in the OS update is the ability to record using your front camera, perfect if you need to explain how to do something on your screen or do a live game commentary.

Seamless File Sharing

Transfer photos, videos and other files to friends and family, even those using other non-OPPO phones, with OPPO Share. Using Wifi P2P technology, OPPO Share allows you to transmit large documents effortlessly, as it doesn’t affect the speed of your internet, and is faster than Bluetooth.

A High-Tech Treasure Box

Decision Spinner Lab Ringtone

The Reno4 is the brand’s first smartphone to incorporate the OPPO Lab, an experimental platform that gives users a say on the features to be continued or improved for future OPPO devices. Along with this voting feature, the OPPO Lab also introduces two new functions: the Decision Spinner, which creates a decision roulette for users who have a difficult time making up their minds, and the Lab Ringtone, which allows users to customize up to 10 ringtones and notification sounds to match their personality.

A Built-In App for Mindful Healing

More than aesthetics, the Reno4 also encourages users to take a step back and relax. With the OPPO Relax App built into the phone, users can select comforting nature sounds to calm their minds before sleeping, or try out breathing exercises to center themselves at the end of a long day.

Wallpapers to Express Yourself

ColorOS 7.2 brings an artistic visual experience with more than 30 sets of new artistic wallpapers that have been crafted by over 15 designers from around the world and are available for free download from the OPPO theme store. Introduced with the Reno4 is the dynamic Gravity Wallpaper, which produces effects based on the direction of gravity of the smartphone. 

With all these features and more, the all-new OPPO Reno4 is what you need for a smarter, faster and more convenient mobile phone experience.

Retailing at PHP18,990, the latest handset is now available in all OPPO concept stores nationwide, dealer partners, and e-commerce partner Shopee, as well as via Globe Postpaid, free with ThePlan 1499 with Rock Space EB100 Stereo Earbuds.

To know more about the latest OPPO Reno4, visit OPPO Philippines’ official website at www.oppo.com/ph or its official Facebook page at OPPO Philippines. 

Globe At Home with free webinar for parents on online schooling

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The transition of the country to distance learning is a big adjustment not only for learners but for their parents as well. The usual routine of bringing and fetching their kids to and from school, preparing their lunch, and helping them with their homeworks has all changed. Now, parents have the responsibility to oversee and guide their children as they learn from home and navigate this new landscape of digital education

To assist them in the preparation for the start of classes and dealing with the challenges of online schooling, Globe At Home hosted the Learn@Home: Parents’ Online Schooling Essentials webinar on August 15, 2020.

The one-hour free webinar was conducted by Teacher Gabby Limjoco, owner of Playworks Early Childhood Center, and celebrity mom and content creator Bianca Gonzalez-Intal. Through this session, parents learn the essentials on how to make their homes a conducive learning environment for their children as well as useful tips and hacks to ease them in the new process. Developing new habits to support online schooling needs and how to easily adjust to the new environment will be covered by the guest speakers.

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To help parents and kids navigate through the new distance learning set-up, Globe At Home is held a special webinar with Teacher Gabby Limjoco of Playworks Early Childhood Center and celebrity mom, Bianca Gonzales-Intal via Shoor, through this exciting webinar, made specially for moms and dads:

💙 Online Schooling Essentials

💙  Hacks for parents to support your child’s online schooling needs

💙  Tips on how to ease your kids in

💙  Setting up your home’s tech needs & Importance of strong connection at home

The session also tackle the importance of having a strong and reliable broadband connection and the appropriate tools and tech set-up at home for optimized learning.

Globe At Home customers whoregistered via bit.ly/LearnAtHome_GlobeAtHome get the VIP access to the webinar while a livestream also been available via Globe At Home’s Facebook page for everyone who wants to learn a thing or two on how they can make online schooling fun and hassle-free for their children and everyone in the family.

As we move forward and embrace the changes brought by the new normal, Globe At Home is committed to provide a smooth and fast internet connection that will minimize learning disruptions and social challenges as students continue learning at home. Customers can avail or upgrade to UNLI Plan 2899 with speeds of up to 100 Mbps. The plan also comes with a pair of TP-Link Deco M5 WiFi Mesh devices which expand the WiFi coverage to more areas of your home so everyone can stay connected, especially those who have turned their home into an office and learning space for kids.

Keeping kids safe even with increased online exposure during pandemic

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Every day, parents confront various concerns with regard to their children. But with the pandemic where children become more exposed online for learning, entertainment, and socialization, one important issue that has to be addressed immediately is how to keep the young ones safe from the dangers that lurk in the internet while allowing technology to work for them.

To deal with the apprehensions being faced by parents during these extraordinary times, the “Gabay Bahay: An Online Parenting Series” discussed different ways that can guide the parents, including how to navigate the Internet safely. The online series is established by the Department of Education Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DepEd DRRMS)  with Globe Telecom as a major partner.

Atty. Irish Salandanan-Almeida, Data Protection Officer of Globe and one of the webinar speakers, underscored the importance of keeping children safe online. Almeida, who has two kids, emphasized that parents should  ensure the protection of their children’s personal information while using the internet.

“While the internet offers countless benefits for our children, it can also expose them to risks and dangers. If we don’t monitor their online activity or educate them on responsible online behavior, they may be vulnerable to harassment, discrimination, blackmail, cyberbullying, and even identity theft or fraud,” she said.

Almeida also shared a few reminders for parents to guide their children on the responsible use of the internet: 

• Ask the children not to post or share personal information publicly, or with strangers, as those with ill intentions could easily take advantage of this. 
• Make it a point to read the privacy policies and terms and conditions of the websites and applications that your children use.
• Set your children’s privacy settings with them. This way, you have some control over who can see their children’s posts, and who can contact them.
• Remind them not to chat with people they don’t know, and to report them to you or their teachers immediately.
• Educate them about the harmful effects of clicking on links or downloading files from unknown sources. These could be viruses in disguise and may be used to steal personal information, which hackers can use to take advantage of.
• Ask them not to give out their username or password to anyone except their parents.

As much as possible, she said, parents should monitor their children’s use of the internet, and provide proper guidance.  In the event of a violation of their children’s data privacy rights, parents may file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission at complaints@privacy.gov.ph.

In another episode of the series, Francis Pugeda, Head of Emerging Technologies at Globe, related how technology can help children discover their creative side and explore things they want like music, movies/TV series.

As parents, Pugeda said they should exercise some control over their children’s use of the internet to establish discipline but not too much that would curtail their desire to learn new things. “Being responsible is key when using technology. With our daughter, we allow her some leeway, but we also make sure to guide her properly, especially on her choice of content, what is beneficial and what can be harmful. Good thing is that because she is guided, she already knows her limits,” he said. “ We shouldn’t force them but let them discover things on their own but with proper guidance to make their technology and internet use a pleasant experience.”

In another session which talked about positive discipline, Ginger Arboleda, a Mom-preneur and popular blogger (Mommyginger.com), Chief Executive Officer of Manila Workshops and co-founder of Taxumo, said she and her husband practice a more positive way of disciplining their seven-year-old daughter. They start by being more actively involved in helping her learn how to handle situations more appropriately while remaining calm, friendly and respectful of their child’s feelings.  

“We should never forget that in everything we do, we do it for our children. As parents, our goal is to make them grow up and become responsible and respectful members of society. We will not be always by their side forever so might as well start now by creating an ideal environment for them without worries or pressure and where they can thrive later on,” she said.

Arboleda shared that even though things are done mostly online, she still encourages their daughter to explore and expose herself to certain things around her while she is young, using tools like smartphones, computers, tablets. “But we also teach her right from wrong, good and bad based on family values to help her decipher or discern things. We do not dictate but only help her navigate.”

Globe is a strong advocate of digital citizenship and responsible use of technology.  Through its Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP), Globe introduced various modules to teachers and students aimed at increasing students’ knowledge of digital citizenship and cybersafety by taking a critical look at their online behavior and helping them develop insights into the influences of the online world and the choices they are making. With the push towards online education, Globe modified the in-class DTP workshop into e-modules to reach more people in their homes.

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