Mayor Vico Sotto and other local and international innovators joins 57th PMAP Annual Conference

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The young and innovative Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto, who rocked the local political scene with his creative and pro-people leadership style, will be one of the plenary speakers of the upcoming 57thAnnual Conference of the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) this coming October 21-23, 2020.

PMAP, the preeminent organization of people managers and HR practitioners founded in 1956, continues to push for a national people-first strategy in addressing human capital management issues especially during these difficult times. During the 3-day virtual conference, global and local experts and leaders were invited to showcase relevant and timely presentations anchored on the conference theme “Sharp Focus. Future-Ready.”

Sotto will deliver a talk entitled “Building a Culture of Trust in the Era of Disruption” on Day 3 of the conference. This is expected to complement the opening keynote speech of Mr. Peter Cheese, Chief Executive, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) on Day 1 who will present “Developing a Resilient Workforce to Thrive in Uncertainty.”

Day 2 of the conference will feature sixteen (16) concurrent sessions where attendees can customize their learning experience by choosing four topics they want to attend under the categories Developing Digital Leaders, Innovations, Outside-In HR and Advocacy sessions.

Some of the notable speakers this year includes Ms. Annela Heytens, Head of HR of Amazon Web Services; Mr. Bobby Castro, President & CEO of Palawan Pawnshop & Palawan Express Padala; Mr. Kais Marzouki, Chairman and CEO, Nestle Philippines; Dr. Ramon Segismundo, CEO and Founder of 1-HR.X; and other well-respected leaders from both the private and public sector.

Spearheaded by PMAP’s Conference Chairperson, PMAP Vice President Lin Mukhi, the conference’ discussion will sharply focus on how to future-proof organizations in the digital age, creating an agile talent management and development, HR Innovations, ethics and HR governance, deepening HR competencies, employment relations and social protection.

To be part of the conference, you may email kevin.jacinto@pmap.org.ph or carol.alcances@pmap.org.ph or visit www.pmap.org.ph and www.facebook.com/PMAP1956.

Skin Magical’s Ghie Pangilinan makes milestone birthday memorable

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Skin Magical is celebrating its fifth anniversary with the formal launch of Maja Salvador, and Joseph Marco as latest ambassadors.

Skin Magical top honcho Ghie Pangilinan turned 40 last Sept. 11 while the country is still in the quarantine period due to the coronavirus pandemic. Thus, she decided to take her birthday celebration one step further by making it a good reason for other people to be joyful as well. Ghie opted to share her most treasured day with the elderly being taken care of at the Haven for the Elderly in Tanay, Rizal.

Bags of groceries and bundles of assorted clothes were brought in at the retirement home with her staff members distributing them to each lolo and lola who thanked her profusely for her kindness and generosity. They were equally delighted by the sumptuous foods prepared on the table. Everyone expressed appreciation at how Ghie would always remember to celebrate her treasured day with them since 2014. And during this quarantine season, Ghie sends them goods without fail.

Her over 400 employees were likewise treated to a special feast by serving them by batches and observing physical distancing throughout the day. Each received five kilos of rice and a gift from the lady boss.

Ghie also distributed sacks of rice to her neighbors and to all the tricycle drivers of Sitio Butig, Brgy San Pedro in Morong, Rizal, where the Skin Magical manufacturing plant is  located.

“They were the ones who first came to my mind when I was thinking of how to make my hitting the big 4-0 a truly happy one. Sila ‘yung nadadaanan ko bago pumasok sa aming planta,” said Ghie, also fondly known as MGP. “With the blessings that I’ve been receiving, it is always a must for me to share them to people who have been supporting us. At sa dami ng natanggap ko na birthday gifts, I really felt it’s just but right to gift others.”

Ghie added, “I truly believe that even the smallest good deed can trigger a whole series of bigger, better deeds. My great satisfaction comes from giving (blessings) to others.”

Her husband-cum-business partner Jerry Pangilinan, on the other hand, made it a point to be the first to greet the celebrator with a special cake, bouquet of flowers and a jewelry set.

Ghie was also surprised to receive beautiful cakes from celebrity endorsers of her various brands like Dimples Romana, Jolina Magdangal, Joseph Marco, Anna Cay, Lars Pacheco, DJ Loonyo, Tim and China, Viy Cortez and Cong TV and Agsunta for Skin Magical; JaMill and Mannex for Speaks G; and Ivana Alawi or Tea Talk.

Other cakes and surprises came from her suppliers and distributors, staff in the Marketing, Production and Sales departments as well as from such collaborators and partners as Edna Abong of The Philippine STAR; Verde Creatives; Karen Namora of My Puhunan; and Rocel Reynon.

“My goal is to continue to inspire many Filipinos through my locally made brands, and to soar high like butterflies with integrity and determination,” stressed Ghie, who apart from Skin Magical, also operates Pore It On Cosmeceuticals Solutions, Inc. with husband Jerry.

Incidentally, Skin Magical is celebrating its fifth anniversary with the formal launch of Maja Salvador, and Joseph Marco as the latest ambassadors.

Every week, Ghie is giving away exciting prizes to five Skin Magical patrons by joining in the promo. Check out the skincare brand’s social media accounts for the mechanics.    

“Skin Magical is committed to providing a better opportunity to all aspiring ‘beautypreneurs’ and offering high-quality products to consumers. Hindi man tayo makapag-celebrate together since mass gatherings are still prohibited, we have lots of surprises for you, butterflies,” she declared.

For more details, visit www.skinmagicalph.com and follow the social media platforms of Skin Magical, Speaks G and Pore It On.

LEARN HOW SELF-LOVE CAN HELP SAVE YOU THROUGH HARD TIMES WITH KOTEX FACEBOOK LIVE

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As it continues to strengthen its commitment to championing women amidst hardships, Kimberly-Clark's Kotex®️ will be hosting “Love Yourself Live: How Self-Love Can Save You”, a Facebook Live session airing on Sunday, October 11 at 7PM. Hosted on the Kotex Philippines Facebook page, the livestream aims to enlighten Filipinas on how they can better treat themselves and their loved ones during these challenging times. 

Moderated by television personality and podcaster Joyce Pring, the session will tackle the importance of valuing oneself for holistic wellness, as well as activities that women can do to better integrate self-love in their everyday routines while at home. 

Joining the discussion are mindful living practitioner and Ye Hezu bamboo wand teacher 

Mawi Fojas de Ocampo and Kotex Luxe brand ambassadors: artist and fashion icon Heart Evangelista, events and TV host Janeena Chan, certified fitness trainer Jo Villablanca, and digital content creator Janina Vela. A live Q&A segment will follow to give viewers a chance to ask questions for the expert and the guests. 

 

As home quarantine and social distancing continue, today’s generation of modern-day Filipinas constantly look for ways to alleviate the negative effects of the pandemic on their overall wellbeing. By hosting Love Yourself Live, Kotex hopes to be an empowering support system for women during this time of uncertainty.  

 

Love Yourself Live is a part of the Kotex Luxe Love Yourself a Little More campaign. Like and follow the Kotex Philippines Facebook page to stay updated on latest announcements and updates. 

Canva launches new collection of free home screen & icon pack for iOS 14

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How-to: 3 easy steps to create the perfect iOS home screen

Among the many high-quality iOS home screen collection set is this

Blue and Cream Animal Crossing Icons Set 

Following the launch of Apple’s iOS 14, global online design platform Canva is now offering customizable iOS templates to make it easier than ever to design the home screen and app icons of your dreams. 

With this growing collection of iOS templates, anyone can design their very own personalized screen with a unique look-and-feel in minutes, at no cost. Whether you’re looking for a minimalist theme, neon lights, one-of-a-kind icons or something as quirky as recreating the Windows 98 aesthetic, Canva makes it easy.

Create your own set of icons in just three simple steps:

1. Browse and select your preferred theme

2. Adjust the colors, illustrations and images to your liking

3. Download the new icon pack directly to your device

The emerging trend has seen millions getting creative with the design aesthetic of home screen layouts, replacing traditional, standard app icons with custom characters, seasonally-inspired decorations and even hand-drawn designs.

“We’re excited to see Filipinos explore their creativity with these new iOS 14 templates. Our phones have become extensions of our personalities, and with Canva, it’s incredibly easy to create a home screen that matches your personal style! Napakaraming designs ang naghihintay for all Pinoys, and they will surely have fun exploring it,” Yani Hornilla-Donato, Canva Philippines Country Manager said.

“There really aren’t any do’s or don’ts when it comes to this kind of design - personal tastes vary and that’s what makes this trend so interesting,” said Lynneal Santos, Canva templates designer. 

“There’s no limit to what and how you design – color code each page, or seek inspiration from your favorite brand; whatever you choose, we’re excited to bring these new creative options to our community as we continue on our mission of empowering anyone to unleash their design superpowers and show off their individual style and personality.”

Get started with Canva’s free home screen and icon packs today, available here.

About Canva

Valued at $6B USD, Canva is an online graphic design platform used by more than 35 million people every month across 190 countries who have created more than 3 billion designs using Canva’s intuitive drag-and-drop design tools. 

Catch the Shopee 10.10 Brands Festival TV Special on GMA and Win a Total of ₱7 Million Worth of Prizes

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Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, is inviting everyone to tune in to Shopee’s 10.10 Brands Festival TV Special on GMA for a chance to win up to ₱7 million worth of prizes. From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, viewers can look forward to fun games, low-priced flash deals, and up to 50% off on leading brands. 

Willie Revillame will be joined by celebrities Biana Umali, Gabbi Garcia,  and British X Factor Season 12 finalist, 4th Impact. 

Key Highlights of 10.10 Brands Festival: 

On October 10, viewers and shoppers can enjoy fun games, fantastic deals, and big cash prizes. Key highlights include: 

● Shopee Farm: Players can plant, harvest, and water their crops to win coins and stand a chance to win an iPhone 11 Pro Max (iPhone is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.). The players to top the leaderboard and harvest the most crops the fastest, will win. 

● Shopee Shake: Viewers joining the Shopee Shake session can win a total of ₱1.6 million in cash prizes. Players should tune in at 10:15 AM, 10:30 AM, and 10:45 AM. 

● Watch & Win: Three lucky viewers can stand a chance to win ₱50,000 each and ₱10,000 worth of ShopeePay credits. To join, viewers simply need to download the app, set up an account, and register their details on the microsite http://shopee.ph/10-10-shopee-play-win

● Participating brands on Shopee’s TV Special: Viewers can look forward to exclusive low-priced deals during the show such as Enfagrow A+ Four Powdered Milk Drink for 3+ Years Old at 35% off, Alaska Choco Ready-to-Drink Milk at 51% off, and Shigetsu KASHIWA Classic Polarized Sunglasses at 80% off. Users can also anticipate other discounts from Vivo, Nido, Splash-Hygienix, Reckitt, Infinix, and Mcdodo. 

 

● Exclusive deals from leading brands: Users can also look forward to fantastic deals from leading brands such as Infinix, Vivo, Wyeth, Unilever, Oppo, MamyPoko, Nestle, RB Enfagrow, Maybelline, L’Oreal Paris, Inspi, Havaianas, P&G Pampers, Johnson & Johnson, and Abbott.

Shopee 10.10 Brands Festival

The Shopee 10.10 Brands Festival will run from today until October 10, 2020. It will feature exciting promos like free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend, daily cash backs, and bigger discounts when shoppers use ShopeePay. Consumers will also get huge discounts up to 50% off on leading brands, win exciting prizes via in-app games and many more.

For more information on the Shopee 10.10 Brands Festival, please visit https://shopee.ph/m/10-10-1

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