Arellano University partners with Globe for the efficient delivery of its blending learning platform for school year 2020-2021

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Face-to-face instruction continues to be out of the picture due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In hopes of still providing a safe learning environment for students, educational institutions have pushed for continuing education through synchronous and asynchronous online learning. In line with this, Arellano University (AU) partnered with Globe in the acquisition of Internet modems suitable for blended learning.

The university secured Globe at Home Prepaid WiFi units for students, faculty, and staff which will be helpful in the delivery of AU’s blended learning program known as the Pegasus Learning Management System (PLMS) to the homes of all its students from all levels for school year 2020 to 2021. All Home Prepaid WiFi kits include a WiFi modem and a LAN port, free 10GB data allocation, and access to educational applications that prove valuable in the online learning process. 

 

“Globe was the connectivity provider of choice because of the plug and play feature of its modem kit which encourages the users to stay at home in order to further protect them from risks and dangers associated with the COVID-19 pandemic,” shares Francisco P.V. Cayco, Chairman of Arellano University. “All deans, principals, faculty, and students will be given a free Globe at Home prepaid WiFi kit loaded with 10GB for data use. Each modem kit has five terminals that allow five users access to online telecommunication, making it suitable for use of multiple members of the family.”

 

Mr. Cayco adds that this partnership is consistent with AU’s mission of providing equitable access to quality education, especially to the disadvantaged. AU aims to bridge this gap and make education available in an environment where students, faculty, officers, and staff are safe, secure, and healthy. 

 

Arellano University (AU) is one of the country’s most prestigious educational institutions named after the first Filipino chief justice, Cayetano Arellano. Since opening its doors in 1938, the university has evolved into a network of campuses. At present, the AU system boasts of seven campuses across Metro Manila.

 

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Globe is helping institutions integrate technology through mySchoolSURF, a lineup of internet promos designed to help students and instructors. Plans start at P199, which comes with 34GB of data allocation valid for seven days.

All plans come with 4GB daily data allocations for pre-defined apps useful for learning. This includes video conferencing tools like Zoom, and research and productivity platforms such as Office 365, Canva, Blackboard, and Course Hero. It also comes with access to messaging apps like Viber, Whatsapp, and Facebook Messenger. Institutions can allot data for other platforms for exams, special projects, or other learning needs.

 

By bridging teachers to information and technology that enable continuous learning, especially during times of crisis, Globe continues to prove itself an invaluable partner in promoting 21st Century Learning and in improving resilience in education.

Beko gives you the protection you need for your clothes

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Clothing is your first line of defense against germs and viruses. Garments protect your body parts from skin-to-skin and skin-to-surface contact and droplets in the air. In these times, you need to make sure that every item of clothing worn, every towel you pat your face with and the bed linens you lay your heads and bodies on at night are clean.

To make sure that you do this, the World Health Organization recommends using the warmest available water setting in your washing machine between 60–90°C (140–194°F). This proper handling of dirty clothes through effective laundry methods could prevent the germs and viruses spread to any member of the family.

Proudly, Beko’s Hygiene+ is one of the 15 washing machine programs that gives additional rinse cycle to your clothes removing the bacteria and allergens to keep you and your family more safe.

The COVID-19 laundry scenario requires advanced technologies in washers to effectively launder and sanitize clothes and linens without damaging them. Beko Pilipinas is an advocate of healthy living through the technologies installed in their appliances. The brand’s refrigerators, washers and ovens are equipped with advanced features designed to improve efficiency, optimize time, less energy consumption and cost.

Beko offers washing machines with variety of laundry programs to make everyone’s lives more convenient, safer and healthier. Aside from Hygiene+, the AquaWave Technology provides gentle yet effective washing conditions for all garments, making them last longer. Inspired by nature, Aquawave™ Technology of Beko washing machines simulates the motion of waves and protects your clothes from wearing out. 

Beko’s new 10KG frontload washing machine, WCV10746M is powered by a ProSmart Inverter Motor for energy efficiency, lower sound levels and higher durability. It also has 15 washing programs such as Hygiene+, AquaWave Technology and Xpress Super Short that allows you to wash up to 2 kg of laundry in just 14 minutes. 

If you have questions about Beko Pilipinas washing machines and other appliances, visit their website at http://www.beko.ph/ or follow them on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/bekoph/

ABOUT BEKO

Beko is the global home appliances brand of the Arçelik Group and belongs to the Koç Holding, one of the largest conglomerates in Europe. The brand has been in the Philippine Market for five years and established its own subsidiary named Beko Pilipinas Corporation.  Beko products are currently available in select All Home, Asian Home, Robinsons Appliances Stores, SM Appliance Centers and Lazada. This year, Beko will be made available soon in other appliance stores nationwide as it continues to expand its distribution to other retail channels.

For information, follow @bekoph on Facebook and Instagram or go to http://www.beko.ph.

10 winners of PHP 10,000 this 10.10! Refer at least 10 friends for a chance to win! Get a chance to win P10,000 by sharing the joys of cashless with PayMaya!

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With many Filipinos now enjoying the safety and convenience of digital payments, PayMaya makes it even more rewarding for everyone to encourage friends and family to experience the joys of going cashless with its PayMaya 10.10 referral promo!  

From today until 10.10 or October 10, PayMaya account holders who refer friends and family using their unique referral code can not only get a P50 reward for every referral, but they can also get a chance to be one of the 10 lucky PayMaya users who will take home P10,000 in the raffle.

For every 10 referrals using your unique invite code, you get 1 raffle entry. Get more chances of winning by simply referring more friends! 

To start referring, just follow these simple steps:  

1. Open your PayMaya app and tap on the menu or drawer. 
2. Tap on “Invite Friends” to see your unique invite code (make sure your account is upgraded!)
3. Share your code to as many friends as you want and ask them to input this upon registration on PayMaya.  
4. Make sure that your referee upgrades his account until October 10 to qualify for the promo.  

Spread the joys of going cashless

Once your 10 referees successfully upgrade their account, you automatically get one raffleentry for PayMaya’s 10.10 referral raffle promo. 

The more people you refer, the more chances you get of winning P10,000!

Once your friends have already upgraded their account, you’ll both receive your P50 reward, and they can already unlock the many benefits of going cashless. With PayMaya on-hand, they can already pay for their 10.10 shopping haul online, settle their bills at the safety of their home, pay contactless at their favorite stores or on-delivery, transfer funds to their loved ones anytime, anywhere, and so much more.  

With all these rewards in store, now is the time to start referring your friends and family to PayMaya, the best way to pay cashless in the Philippines today! To start, ask them to download the PayMaya app using this link (https://official.paymaya.com/CAK1/425eb133) and register for an account. For more information, visit https://www.paymaya.com/1010.

 

To find out about all the perks available through your PayMaya account, visit www.paymaya.com/deals or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.   

PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines with platforms and services that cut across consumers, merchants, and government. Aside from providing payments acceptance for the largest e-Commerce, food, retail and gas merchants in the Philippines, PayMaya enables national and social services agencies as well as local government units with digital payments and disbursement services.     

Through its app and wallet, PayMaya  provides millions of Filipinos with the fastest way to own a financial account with over 57,000 Add Money touchpoints nationwide, more than double the total number of traditional bank branches in the Philippines combined. Its Smart Padala by PayMaya network of over 30,000 partner touchpoints nationwide serves as last mile digital financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved with access to services. To know more about PayMaya's products and services, visit www.PayMaya.com or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

 

 

5 Reasons to Upgrade to a Smart Home to Improve Quality of Life

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Living in a smart home is not just about having a house brimming with technological advancements. In reality, having smart things at home can make life less stressful, and more convenient that day-to-day tasks can turn into worry-free activities rather than tiresome chores.  Here are reasons why upgrading to smart home appliances is a must: 

1. Multitask freely with smart devices features

A voice-powered digital home assistant can be the best friend of busy homeowners. The Samsung Bixby can help one power through the day when multitasking at home. A quick command to turn on the Samsung Wind Free Plus™ while driving on the way home, for example, can ensure that home is comfortably cool even before arriving. With Bixby, temperature and settings can also be instantly turned on or adjusted so that other activities such as exercising at home remain uninterrupted. Room temperature setting can be optimized with its AI Auto Cooling feature, based on usage patterns and room conditions.

2. Save on energy and electricity bills 

A smart appliance isn’t really smart if operation is not efficient enough to save one on cost. Samsung WindFree Plus has a Motion Detector Sensor that can detect human movement so that if there are no motions after 20 minutes, settings automatically switch to a Wind Free™ mode to save energy.

Samsung’s 90 sqm Air Purifier on the other hand is another energy saver appliance. It has an Auto Mode feature that senses the air pollution levels and automatically adjusts the power and fan speed thus saving effort and reducing energy use.

3. Personalized recommendations

With Samsung’s SmartThings app as a home automation system, clothing items can be well taken care of. The Samsung WD17N7510KV Washer Dryer’s Laundry Recipe intelligently assists in choosing the best cycle depending on the fabric and type of clothing. The SmartThings app can be even controlled from different rooms. One can receive notifications on the phone once the laundry is done.

SmartThings

Also, the Samsung AirDresser has a Care Recipe function on the SmartThings app that uses AI and user data to suggest the best cycle for delicate clothing. Having a dry cleaning appliance at home is just the perfect solution in making sure that delicate garments are also sanitized, freshened, and cleaned.

4. Maximize time anytime anywhere

The Samsung Family Hub™ gives a more intelligent way of living, from setting alarms, recommending recipes, and even starting phone calls via Bluetooth—hands free. Its Recipes and Meal Planner feature can suggest what kind of meal to cook based on taste preference, and contents in the fridge.

With the Samsung Family Hub™, one can take charge and control smart appliances and IoT devices. With a few commands and taps on the Family Board, devices can be turned on/off and apps can be opened, adjusted, coordinated, and controlled to limit power usage without having to leave the kitchen while cooking. Family members can even share pictures, videos, notes, and schedules for easier coordination or bond by watching TV or singing to their favorite tunes while prepping in the kitchen by also using the Family Board.

Samsung Family Hub™’s  Recipes & Meal Planner

Quality of life at home can be improved in a whole lot more ways, but having a smart home sure is a great start. Make life easier with these innovative appliances that are meant to help make life more convenient.

Get those dream appliances on Samsung’s ongoing Flexideals Promo and enjoy up to 3 flexible payment options. 

Choose from the straight cash discount of up to 20% off, 12 month 0% installment plans, or Home Credit or In-House Financing. Promo runs until October 31 only, so hurry to score the best possible deals! Visit SamsungPH on Facebook and samsung.com/ph/offer/2020/flexideals/ to know more about the

Flexideals promo, and other participating products. 

PayMaya supports teachers and students as schools open nationwide

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As the entire country prepares for the official start of the new school year under the New Normal, digital financial services leader PayMaya is helping teachers and their students through various promos and programs.  

 

"We are one with the entire country in helping ensure that our teachers and students can thrive even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the education sector shifts to digital, they deserve all the support through the relevant technologies," said Orlando B. Vea, Founder and CEO of PayMaya. 

An estimated 30 million teachers, school personnel, and students are adopting to the radical shift of classes from face-to-face to online this school year. The figure corresponds to close to 28% of our country's total population. 

Financial inclusion for teachers

In partnership with Gabay Guro, the flagship advocacy program for teachers of the PLDT-Smart Foundation, PayMaya aims to encourage teachers to open their own financial accounts so they can easily participate in the digital economy. 

PayMaya will serve as the "e-Wallet" of the newly-launched Gabay Guro app, enabling teachers to do basic financial transactions such as sending money, paying their bills and purchases, and buying airtime load. They can also gain extra income opportunities as well, aside from being able to access teaching tools, resources, and the Gabay Guro online community. 

By embedding PayMaya's functionalities within the Gabay Guro app, PLDT-Smart Foundation and PayMaya are promoting digital financial inclusion and financial stewardship among our teachers. 

PayMaya will also be working with PLDT-Smart Foundation in integrating financial education with current Gabay Guro online trainings to help teachers manage their finances better. 

More rewarding experience for our educators and students 

 

To encourage our country's more than 1 million teachers nationwide to open their own financial accounts, PayMaya is giving away P300,000 worth of prizes in time for the Gabay Guro Grand Gathering happening on October 3. 

 

All teachers have to do is download the PayMaya app, register for an account using their mobile number, and enter PYMYGABAYGURO as the referral code in the field provided to qualify for the raffle promo running from October 3 to 10, 2020. Teachers will have the chance to be one of one hundred winners of P1,000, ten winners of P10,000, or the sole grand raffle prize winner of P100,000.

 

Meanwhile, teachers and students likewise can safely and conveniently avail of discounted mobile data packages for online schooling through the PayMaya app, no matter what mobile network they are using.

 

They simply have to go to the Shop section of the PayMaya app to purchase the mobile data package that they need, which they can send to their own or another person's mobile number. The discount amount will be sent to their account via a cashback voucher which they can also redeem within the app.

Getting PayMaya and going cashless is very easy. Teachers just have to download the PayMaya app for Android or iOS here, register for an account using their mobile number, and they can instantly use the app to do various financial transactions.

 

The much-anticipated Gabay Guro yearly event in honor of our educators serves as the culmination of the National Teachers’ Month, celebrated every Sept. 5 until Oct. 5, which is World Teachers’ Day. October 5 also coincides with the official start of the new school year under the New Normal, with online classes becoming the practice as community health quarantine measures are still in place due to the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic.   

 

PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines with platforms and services that cut across consumers, merchants, and government. Aside from providing payments acceptance for the largest e-Commerce, food, retail, and gas merchants in the Philippines, PayMaya enables national and social services agencies as well as local government units with digital payments and disbursement services.