Have an Awesome Content Streaming Experience All-day with the New Samsung Galaxy A32

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 Tailored for content consumption and expressions of creativity, the Galaxy A32 boasts a best-in-class 64MP quad- camera and 6.4″ FHD+ Super AMOLED screen with 90Hz refresh rates

Samsung Electronics Philippines – Samsung today launched the new Galaxy A32, a powerful mid-range smartphone for all-day work and play. Featuring a 64MP quad-camera, stunning 6.4” FHD+ Super AMOLED screen with 90Hz refresh rates and a large 5,000mAh battery, the Galaxy A32 is designed for active individuals to capture moments on-the-go and enjoy entertainment anytime, anywhere.

“The all-rounded Samsung Galaxy A32 extends our popular mid-range smartphone portfolio. It is created especially for mobile-native individuals in the Philippines, who see the smartphone as integral to their identity, something much bigger than a tool for communication. On top of being the primary tool for them to connect and socialize with their friends and loved ones, for these people the smartphone has also become an avenue to express their creativity, and the main outlet they turn to for entertainment,” said Jerry Manus, IT & Mobile Head. 

The Galaxy A32 is available in two eye-catching colours                                   – (from left to right) Awesome Black and Awesome White   The Galaxy A32 is available in two eye-catching colours                                   – (from left to right) Awesome Black and Awesome White

Express creativity through the best-in-segment quad-camera

The quad-camera setup of the Galaxy A32 opens up a diverse array of opportunities for users to express their creativity through photos.

For starters, the 64MP main camera enables users to capture crisp and clear photos throughout the day. The 8MP Ultra-Wide lens has a 123-degree field of view which adds more perspective to images – perfect for capturing lofty landscapes. Meanwhile, the 5MP Macro lens takes crystal clear close-up shots.

Additionally, the 5MP Depth camera gives amazing portrait shots in Portrait mode, while the 20MP front camera enables eye-catching selfies in high clarity – perfect for capturing high-quality social media content.

For those looking to take their photography experience to the next level, the Galaxy A32 supports Hyperlapse, Night mode, Slow-mo, Panorama and Pro mode as well.

A stunning screen for all needs  

For many of us, the phone screen has become a main source of our daily entertainment – from binge-watching video clips, to indulging in a few rounds of mobile games or video calls with loved ones.

To deliver a high-quality viewing experience, the Galaxy A32 comes equipped with a 6.4-inch FHD + Super AMOLED Infinity-U Display screen, with 90Hz refresh rates and a brightness level of up to 800nits^[1] that stays clear even under bright sunlight. Meanwhile, Eye Comfort Shield^[2] adjusts the display’s color temperature automatically, based on smartphone usage patterns, allowing users to consume hours of content with more protection. In addition, the high refresh rate also indulges users with smoother scrolling that makes switching between applications more seamless.

Long-lasting battery life to support active lifestyles  

The Galaxy A32 is ready to support activity-filled days with little respite. The 5,000mAh battery provides the user more time to do what they love.

Meanwhile, its AI power saving detects and adjusts to mobile usage habits for long-lasting power. And with up to 15W of Adaptive Fast Charging, Galaxy A32 gets back to full power, quickly.

Performance that matters

Underpinning the awesome screen and camera technologies is the performance speed of the Galaxy A32’s advanced processor. The 8GB RAM is coupled with 128GB of internal memory capacity, which can also be increased up to 1TB^[3].

Additionally, the in-built Game Booster software monitors gaming performance and automatically adjusts settings including battery life, temperature and memory usage, for the best gaming experience.

Galaxy A32 supports Android 11 and One UI 3, letting users focus on what matters the most with content and features at their fingertips. It comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor and is secured by a defense-grade Samsung Knox security platform that secures user data.

The Galaxy A32 will be available in two eye-catching colours – Awesome Black and Awesome White. The Galaxy A32 will be available across retail stores, Samsung.com and leading online portals starting April 9.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network systems, and memory, system LSI, foundry and LED solutions. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at http://news.samsung.com. 

Galaxy A32 Specifications^[4]

Galaxy A32

Design		Awesome White Awesome Black
Display	Size	6.4” FHD+ sAMOLED Infinity-U
	Resolution	2400 x 1080px
	Refresh Rate	90Hz
Dimension	Size	158.9 x 73.6 x 8.4mm
	Weight	184g
Processor		Octa-Core 2GHz, 1.8GHz  (MediaTek Helio G80)
RAM		8GB
ROM		128GB
mSD		Expandable up to 1TB
Camera		Rear 64MP AF + 8MP + 5MP (Depth) + 5MP (Macro) Front 20MP
OS		Android 11 (One UI 3)
Battery		5,000mAh (15W Fast Charging)
Connectivity		4G LTE
Others		On-Screen Fingerprint Scanner, Face Recognition Unlock, Dolby Atmos™, Gorilla Glass 5,My Filters, AR Emoji, Scene Optimizer, Always-On Display, Bixby
Sim Type		Hybrid Dual SIM
In-Box Items		Travel Adapter (15W), Data Cable (USB Type-C), Clear Cover, Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide

 

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^[1] In case the adaptive brightness is set ‘On’ in the setting. When the display is exposed to over 20,000 lux as recognized by the brightness sensor of the phone, such as under environments with lots of ambient light or direct sunlight, it may increase up to 800nits brightness. The brightness values measured by the sensor may differ depending on the angle of light

^[2] Galaxy A32 (SM-A325)'s display received Eye Care Certification by SGS based on its ability to reduce the harmful effects of blue light. This certification can be found on https://www.sgs.com.

^[3] RAM and internal memory capacity may vary by country. Actual storage available may vary depending on pre-installed software. MicroSD card sold separately.

^[4] All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice.

5 million Filipinos now have Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Savings

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There are now more than 5 million Filipinos who have a Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Savings account. This landmark achievement by Cebuana Lhuillier Rural Bank (CLRB), the banking arm of the leading micro-financial services company in the country, Cebuana Lhuillier, comes after the launch of the leveled up Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Savings product in December of last year.

“We are elated that there are more and more Filipinos every day who are realizing the importance of saving and are taking charge of their future. It is very exciting that these 5 million Micro Savings account holders are not only on the first step to financial wellness but because of our amped-up product, are also Financially Mobile individuals,”said Cebuana Lhuillier President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier

The Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Savings was launched in February 2019 as a basic deposit account that eliminated the need for numerous documentary requirements and maintaining balance or dormancy charges. The product was made available at Cebuana Lhuillier’s more than 2,500 branches as it acted as CLRB’s cash agent.

Recently, as an enhancement to the product, Cebuana Lhuillier Rural Bank mounted Discover Your Ipon Power: The Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Savings 2.0 Launch which unveiled new features for the Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Savings product. 

These features are: 

(1) Cashless Payment possible through UnionPay,

(2) ATM access powered by BancNet, 

(3) Online Transactions made easier through the eCebuana app, and

(4) QR Technology.

‘Iponaryos’ is now even more empowered to take command of their future because of the transformation of their Micro Savings account from just a basic cash deposit account to an even more powerful and reliable, full-service savings account.

Through their partnership with BancNet, they now have unrivaled access to their finances beyond CLRB’s cash agent, Cebuana Lhuillier’s more than 2,500 branches nationwide, this is possible through BancNet’s roster of 21,000 ATMs, and 114 member banks.

The bank’s tie-up with UnionPay further allows account holders to make debit payments through over 350,000 POS terminals, as well as partner merchants nationwide. ‘Iponaryos’ can now get the benefit of enhanced payment security with UnionPay chip cards’ quick payment process with just a tap, using UnionPay Contactless technology.

KaCebuanas also have full online access with the use of the more efficient and more powerful eCebuana app which allows money transfers via Instapay, bills and utility payments, eLoad, and insurance purchase, the application will be even more powered thanks to new features such as the pawning ticket renewal and jewelry purchases. All these are made even more convenient since the adoption of online sign-ups, which is now possible in the eCebuana app.

Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Savings further steps into the future by enabling QR Technology within the eCebuana app. This feature will also be able to make money transfers and retail payments seamless and secure.

“5 million Filipinos are taking a step further into a promising future with our powered up Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Savings, we are confident that even more Filipinos will soon take hold of their Ipon Power.” added Dennis Valdes, President of the Cebuana Lhuillier Rural Bank.

5 Easy Tips Para Mapalago Ang Iyong Ipon

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BDO NETWORK BANK, EASY TIPS PARA MAPALAGO ANG IPON. Bigyang halaga ang pag-iipon sa bangko para laging handa sa oras ng pangangailangan. 

Kaliwa’t kanan ang advice tungkol sa pag-iipon. Pero para sa iba, madaling sabihin pero mahirap gawin. Huwag mag-alala, narito ang 5 na practical tips para mapalago ang iyong ipon at guminhawa ang buhay mo.

1. Dapat consistent ang pag-budget at pag-manage ng gastos

Ugaliing gumawa ng budget para sa iyong mga gastusin buwan-buwan. Mahalagang nakaplano kung saan mapupunta ang kita mo.

Maraming paraan, para ma-monitor ang gastos mo. Pwedeng mag-download ng app sa phone gaya ng “budget tracker” o “money manager.” Kung gusto mo naman ng personalized, gumawa ng sariling listahan sa iyong phone. Pwede ka din gumamit ng notebook. Basta kung saan ka komportable, yun ang gawin mo. Mahalagang makita kung pasok pa din sa budget ang mga ginagastos mo.

2. Alamin kung ano ang needs vs wants

Bago bilhin ang isang bagay, tanungin muna ang sarili, “Kailangan ko ba talaga ito?” Minsan kasi ang mga “wants” ay nagiging “needs” pag hindi nasusuring mabuti.

Alamin mo ang iyong priorities.  Ano ba ang mga bagay na mahalaga sa iyo? To do this, gumawa ng top 10 list ng mga bagay na kailangan mo. Tignan at ayusin ito base sa pinaka-importante at hindi gaanong importante.

Base sa listahan, makikita mo kung ano talaga ang kailangan at dapat unahin.

3. Mamuhay ayon sa iyong kinikita

Always aim to live within your means. Sa panahon ngayon, mahalaga maging praktikal. Kung hindi kaya ng budget, huwag nang ipilit.

Hindi kailangang makipag sabayan sa magagarang bagay na nakikita sa social media. Pwede ka naman maging cool at fashionable kahit na hindi branded ang mga gamit mo. Ang importante ay confident ka.

4. Simulan mag-ipon ngayon and make it a habit

Kahit na magkano pa ang kita o sweldo mo, pwede kang makaipon ng malaki kung sisimulan mo ngayon. Iwasan gastusin lahat ng bonus o kita, at maging one-day millionaire.

Subukan mo muna sa malit na halaga. Halimbawa, yung 100 pesos araw-araw, pag inipon mo mula ngayon hanggang December, pwedeng umabot ng 30,000. Para hindi mo magalaw ang inipon mo, mas mainam at secured pa kung mag-o-open ng savings account sa bangko.

Isa si Coco Martin, brand ambassador ng BDO Network Bank, na naniniwala sa importansya ng saving. Bata pa lang sya, tinuruan na siya ng kanyang lola na mag-ipon. Kaya naman hanggang ngayon handa sila sa mga hindi inaasahang panahon, tulad nitong sitwasyon ng pandemya.

Ayon kay Ramon T. Militar ng BDO Network Bank Community Banking Network Group, makakatulong kung ikaw ay may dalawang bank accounts. Isa para sa iyong sweldo, isa para sa iyong ipon.

5. Mag-loan lang ng halagang kailangan

Huwag madala sa mga nag-o-offer ng malaking loan. Bago mag loan, sagutin mo muna ang mga tanong na ito:

          a. Ito ba talaga ang kailangan kong halaga?

          b. Kaya ko ba ito bayaran on time?

          c. Ang pagkuha ko ba ng loan ay para sa negosyo na kumikita, or di kaya ay sa bagay

          na tumataas ang value, gaya ng lupa?

Kailangang pinagpaplanuhan din ang pag-loan para maingatan ang inyong credit status. Kung binabayaran mo ang loan mo on time, mas madaling makapag-loan ulit in the future. Ayon kay Alberto O. Quiogue ng BDO Network Bank Salary Loans Group, ang loan ay para matulungan ka at hindi para mahirapan ka. Iwasan ang loans para sa luho para hindi mabaon sa utang.

Maaaring bisitahin ang BDONB Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/BDONetworkBankPH) o  ang BDONB website (https://www.bdonetworkbank.com.ph/) para malaman kung anong produkto at serbisyo ang tama para sa pangangailangan mo.

 

About BDO Unibank, Inc.

BDO is a full-service universal bank that provides a wide range of corporate and retail banking services. These services include traditional loan and deposit products, as well as treasury, trust banking, investment banking, private banking, rural banking, cash management, leasing and finance, remittance, insurance, retail cash cards, and credit card services. 

BDO has the country’s largest distribution network, with over 1,400 consolidated operating branches and more than 4,400 ATMs nationwide.  It also has 18 overseas remittance and representative offices (including full-service branches in Hong Kong and Singapore) in Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle East.

BDO ranked as the largest bank in terms of total assets, loans, deposits, and trust funds under management based on published statements of condition as of December 31, 2020. For more information, please visit www.bdo.com.ph.

Japanese Breakfast makes her late-night tv debut on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon

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Japanese Breakfast, the musical project of Korean American artist Michelle Zauner, made her late-night television debut on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon recently performing "Be Sweet," the acclaimed new single from her anticipated upcoming album, Jubilee.

 

The band also performed "Jimmy Fallon Big!," from 2017's Soft Sounds From Another Planet as a web exclusive, a song Zauner wrote about the bass player of her previous band. "He'd been offered a better touring gig and so he sat me down at my kitchen table and told me he had to quit the band because this other band were going to be 'Jimmy Fallon big.' At the time it felt like losing a brother, and there was this shame, feeling like I was never going to get there myself," Zauner told NPR. "Funny enough, he now plays bass in Japanese Breakfast! Now we just need to play Jimmy Fallon and the cycle will be complete!"

 
WATCH JIMMY FALLON EXPLAIN THE SONG "JIMMY FALLON BIG!"

 
EARLY PRAISE FOR JUBILEE:
 
“We may be contending with grief and illness on a mass scale, but Japanese Breakfast gives us a way to resist sorrow.” -Pitchfork, Best New Track
 
"Confidently opens up her sonic universe. 'Be Sweet' is immaculately executed ‘80s synth-pop, down to the polyrhythms and the harmonies that kick in during the radio-ready chorus." -Billboard
 
“Cuts through her ubiquitous dreaminess with an effectively direct message. Sincerity is an uphill battle, and Michelle Zauner is committed to the climb.” -The FADER
 
“Zauner [is] channeling joy and ecstasy just as she once so devastatingly channeled grief.” -Stereogum
 
“After two albums spent amid dream-pop excavations of grief and longing, Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner is bringing the joy — and it sounds infectious as hell.” -MTV
 
“An impressive vocal performance… The album’s lead single is a joyous and hopeful introduction to Zauner’s next album.” -Paste
 
“A new era of Japanese Breakfast is coming – and it’s a very joyous one.” -The AV Club
 
“Upbeat and optimistic.” -UPROXX


 

From the moment she began writing her new album, Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner knew that she wanted to call it Jubilee. After all, a jubilee is a celebration of the passage of time—a festival to usher in the hope of a new era in brilliant technicolor. Zauner’s first two albums garnered acclaim for the way they grappled with anguish; Psychopomp was written as her mother underwent cancer treatment, while Soft Sounds From Another Planet took the grief she held from her mother‘s death and used it as a conduit to explore the cosmos. Now, at the start of a new decade, Japanese Breakfast is ready to fight for happiness, an all-too-scarce resource in our seemingly crumbling world.

 

How does she do it? With a joyful noise. Jubilee bursts with the most wide-ranging arrangements of Zauner’s career. Each song unfurls a new aspect of her artistry.

 

In the years leading up to Jubilee, Zauner also took theory lessons and studied piano in earnest for the first time, in an effort to improve her range as a songwriter: “I’ve never wanted to rest on any laurels. I wanted to push it as far as it could go, inviting more people in and pushing myself as a composer, a producer, and arranger.”

 

Throughout Jubilee, Zauner is hardly fictionalizing her lyrics, instead pouring her own life into the universe of each song to tell real stories, and allowing those universes, in turn, to fill in the details. Joy, change, evolution—these things take real-time, and real effort. And Japanese Breakfast is here for it.

 

JUBILEE
JUNE 4TH, 2021
 
1. Paprika
2. Be Sweet
3. Kokomo, IN
4. Slide Tackle
5. Posing in Bondage
6. Sit
7. Savage Good Boy
8. In Hell
9. Tactics
10. Posing for Cars

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Teleperformance to offer free Covid-19 vaccinations for all employees

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Highlighting its commitment to promote the safety and welfare of its employees, Teleperformance Philippines will be offering free Covid-19 vaccinations for their more than 47,000 employees in the country nationwide.

This is in line with the global initiative of Teleperformance to provide free access to vaccines for all its employees worldwide. As the nation awaits the ongoing government reviews to allow distribution of the vaccine, Teleperformance Philippines is currently collaborating with government agencies and employers in the country to quickly secure the supply of safe and effective FDA-approved vaccines for 100% of their employees.

 

Teleperformance, a leading global group in digitally integrated business services recently announced its plans to reimburse the cost of Covid-19 vaccinations for its more than 330,000 employees worldwide, wherever the vaccine is not being provided free of charge by the country’s healthcare system. The plan will be deployed in accordance with the decisions of the local authorities concerned and in partnership with key private healthcare partners across Teleperformance’s footprint, which spans 80 countries.

 

Since the start of the Covid-19 crisis, Teleperformance has paid careful attention to protecting its employees, notably with a strong focus on health and hygiene standards in all its locations, millions of masks proactively secured and distributed to its staff, the assertive move to a Work-at-Home delivery model in conjunction with its clients, and enforcement of extra physical distance at its operational sites, over and above local country guidelines.

 

A Great Place to Work® certified company, Teleperformance Philippines likewise initiated efforts throughout the pandemic to promote the safety and well-being of their employees while helping businesses adjust to the new environment. Aside from stringent health and safety protocols on-site, they also implemented the work-at-home (WAH) model for thousands of employees and  launched Teleperformance Cloud Campus, a model that allows home-based interaction experts to work from anywhere in the world while remaining connected virtually to their Teleperformance team through one of the Cloud Campus hubs.

 

Today, by offering the vaccine as a free, optional staff benefit, Teleperformance aims not only to honor its commitment to protecting the health of its people, but also to help governments address the pandemic with agile, large-scope support of vaccination programs deployed at the corporate level.

 

Teleperformance Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Daniel Julien remarked, “Nothing is more important in fulfilling our mission than the safety and health of all our employees. Since the beginning of this grave crisis, we have done everything in our power to ensure business continuity for our clients and protect the health and safety of our employees, our partners, and jobs in the communities where the Group is present. Now, more than ever, we are focused on the same priorities. Based on strong relationships with healthcare partners and in compliance with government decisions and procurement agendas, we are well prepared across the world to assist in securing critical Covid-19 vaccinations for our employees. The reimbursement of vaccination costs for our staff is another critical step in this commitment to our employees. We will support every employee in the Group who wants the vaccine, especially in countries where the public or private insurance system doesn’t cover the cost. We are also proud to be actively contributing to the ongoing fight against the virus by boosting vaccinations worldwide.”

 

Teleperformance Chief Executive Officer for US, Canada, and Philippines Mike Lytle added, “From the beginning, the safety and well-being of our employees has been our priority. While the past year has definitely been a challenging one for the company and its many employees and partners, the announcement of the vaccine brings hope for everyone across the globe and we are committed to giving free access to this for all our employees. As we wait for the distribution of the vaccine, we continue to maintain a positive outlook for the industry and the country. We enjoin everyone in the ongoing fight against Covid-19 by continuing to follow the government’s lead and practice safety measures and protocols wherever they are.”