Xiaomi Discovers ‘Lite’ with Swarovski

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Xiaomi, one of the world’s leading technology brands, today announced their partnership with Swarovski in the Philippines. Themed ‘Discover Lite with Swarovski’, the partnership aims to bring “Style Meets Technology” synergy to the like-minded through a limited edition offering of Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE. In this offering, an iconic Swarovski pendant will be included with selected Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE variants across Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

When Style Meets Technology

Partnering for the first time, the collaboration between Xiaomi and Swarovski rides on the same vision of creating the best version of ourselves by ‘Owning Your Style’. It’s an expression of ourselves for who we want to be and how we want to live our lives in the way we want. Over time, smartphones have evolved to be more than just a communication or entertainment device, it has now become an everyday accessory that complements our everyday style.

“At Xiaomi, we believe that everyone has their own unique style. Collaborating with Swarovski is one of our bold moves to push the concept of ‘Style Meets Technology’. We hope that through this partnership Xiaomi fans will be able to discover and own their style, complementing our lightest and slimmest 5G smartphone yet – the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE,” said KM Leong, General Manager of Southeast Asia, Xiaomi International.

Setting a new benchmark in the industry, Xiaomi works relentlessly to create new and unique offerings for all Xiaomi users - reflected deeply in Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE. It is an innovative device combining flagship features with outstanding design. It is Xiaomi’s lightest and slimmest 5G smartphone to date, measuring a mere 6.81mm and 158g. Its feather-light, sleek, and elegant design is aligned with Swarovski’s passion and craftsmanship philosophy.

The Limited Edition Shines Your Style

Today’s ever-changing styles allow Xiaomi to introduce four stunning colors – with Truffle Black, Bubblegum Blue, Peach Pink and the signature Snowflake White. Xiaomi integrates this inspiration into creating an exclusive limited edition box design with Swarovski. The limited-edition box embodies the spirit of both brands – combining fashion styles and technology effortlessly as one.

“When unboxing, users will find a surprise with the state-of-the-art Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE paired with Swarovski’s signature swan necklace. Beautifully embellished with a gradation of blue crystals, Swarovski’s necklace will add elegance and sophistication to any look, night, or day. Both Swarovski and Xiaomi are dedicated to creating a wondrous world of craftsmanship at the forefront of the latest fashion trends. Our partnership aims to bring a ‘Style Meets Technology’ collaboration for all customers,” said Lars Schmidt, Swarovski Managing Director of Southeast Asia and India.

More than Owning Your Style

The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is more than just style. It comes with everything you need out of a smartphone. Unveiling a sleek yet elegant aesthetic, it packs all the perks of a flagship smartphone into an ultra-thin and lightweight body, measuring a mere 6.81mm and 158g . The design is further accentuated by a razor-thin 1.88mm on both top and side bezels. This time round, Xiaomi introduced a new color - Snowflake White, matte and frosted white similar to freshly fallen snow, perfectly matching the elegance of Swarovski.

Thanks to the 6.55″ AMOLED Dot Display, 10-bit TrueColor support and Dolby Vision®, Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE offers truly stunning ultra-vivid picture quality with vibrant colors, incredible brightness, contrast and amazing detail. Continuing the camera legacy of the Xiaomi 11 Family, Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE delivers best-in-class shooting with a 64MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide angle camera, and a 5MP telemacro camera, and comes bundled with a toolbox of AI-powered features including one-click AI cinema, cinematic video filters, and a new Vlog mode.

Featuring Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 778G 5G Mobile Platform, Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE leverages the power of 5G to elevate your daily experiences. With ultra-fast connection at your fingertips, you can stream HD videos or resource-heavy games without lag, and enjoy crystal-clear video calls. The device is also equipped with a 4,250mAh battery and 33W fast charging that powers up in no time .

Pricing and Availability

The 8+128GB variant of Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE packaged in a premium gift box that comes with an iconic Swarovski pendant will retail at PHP 18,990 in all participating Xiaomi Authorized Stores from November 5 to 12, 2021. 

To know more on Xiaomi and Swarovski’s limited-time offer, you may follow the official Xiaomi Facebook page for updates.

Filipino business tycoons champion sustainability programs, practices in PH Digicon 2021

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Filipino business tycoons who spoke before the delegates of the Philippine Digital Convention (PH Digicon) 2021 iterated their commitment to implementing sustainable programs and practices to achieve a triple bottom line.

JG Summit Holdings Inc. President and CEO Lance Gokongwei, Penshoppe Group Chairman and CEO Bernie Liu, PLDT and Smart President and CEO Al Panlilio, Jollibee Group Chief Business Officer Joseph Tanbuntiong, Alliance Global Group Inc. CEO Kevin L. Tan and Century Pacific Food, Inc. Executive Chairman Chris Po

In the second plenary session of this year’s PH Digicon, Al Panlilio, President and CEO, PLDT Group; Lance Gokongwei, President and CEO of JG Summit Holdings; Bernie Liu, Chairman and CEO of the Penshoppe Group; Christopher Po, Executive Chairman of Century Pacific Food, Inc.; Kevin Tan, CEO of Alliance Global Group Inc.; and Joseph Tanbuntiong, Chief Business Officer of Jollibee Group led the discussion on the revolutionary changes in the Philippine business landscape.

Panlilio said that sustainability is one of his fulcrums and has been a part of PLDT’s business model for years, incorporating sustainable development in their strategies to align their initiatives to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

The PLDT Head said they launched the country’s first carbon fiber cell tower, which has reduced carbon dioxide emission by up to 70 percent compared to steel. He also mentioned the group’s aim to use renewable energy sources to bring down power consumption and boost energy efficiency for their data centers.

“What is core to business is what matters most in terms of sustainability, and hopefully, every employee in PLDT-Smart understands and appreciates their contribution to that effort. It’s a big task, big programs, but we have to do it,” said Panlilio.

For Jollibee, meanwhile, Tanbuntiong said they have been reducing waste by shifting from disposable to reusable wares and turning to biodegradable options such as paper for their packaging.

“We are also looking into the renewable energy sources for some of our stores and our manufacturing sites… Outside of the environment, we also look at the society and looking at segments that we can help, and can have an impact,” the Jollibee executive said.

Moreover, for Alliance Global Group CEO Kevin Tan, the business has been set up to not be a profit-centric company but also to aim for a triple bottom line which includes environmental sustainability and social impact.

“Our goal, our new guidance aside from our profits, is that we want to be carbon-neutral by 2035, which means that among other efforts, we need to shift to 100% renewable energy, and this has to start right away and be done in phases over the next 5 to 6 years… This is a very challenging feat, but we are committed to it,” Tan underscored.

Tan also shared that they are committed to generating over five million direct and indirect jobs in the next 15 years; thus, they heavily invest in industries that can produce the most jobs and multipliers in job creation, such as business process outsourcing and tourism sector.

Likewise, for the clothing brand Penshoppe, Liu shared that waste in the retail and the fashion business has been labeled as one of the biggest polluters. He said that excesses end up in dumpsites “because the consciousness of waste is not there among many brand owners and retailers.”

Liu highlighted that reducing waste is something they take seriously by adopting global standards on the number of stock-keeping units and inventory.

“We believe strongly that we minimize waste not only in the consumption but in the way that unnecessary fabrics are produced, and unnecessary garments, and that whatever we do acquire ends up in the closets of our customers and not in the dumpsites,” Liu said.

Furthermore, for Century Pacific Food, Po said they integrate the sustainability mindset in their day-to-day business by following the Three P’s framework, which refers to Protein, People, and Planet.

“Protein is our product. Our food product is the way we touch the rest of the community; thus, we look at the type of nutrition and ingredients we put into our products to develop a healthier product portfolio… We’re also mindful of the number of jobs we create… and then finally, Planet is our manufacturing footprint as a food manufacturer,” Po noted.

Additionally, for JG Summit Holdings, Gokongwei said they acknowledge the significance of sustainability; thus, they integrate this in their management process.

“For us, the most important thing is to put sustainability first and foremost into the board’s agenda; we try to do this first by benchmarking and measuring what we have, second is to set targets,” Gokongwei said.

He also added that their sustainability practice follows the UN SDG, which centers on five objectives: shared success, resource secularity and resource efficiency, education and development, providing better choices, and climate action.

The Philippine Digital Convention is the most prestigious digital thought leadership event hosted by PLDT Enterprise. Titled “REVOLUTION”, this year’s PH Digicon which ran from October 6 to 8 featured over 120 industry leaders and experts, sharing their expertise on topics such as technology predictions, industry evolution, emerging technologies, among others.

Relive the three-day convention like no other via content on-demand available exclusively on phdigicon2021.com.

Investing in health and immunity as we age

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Embrace a healthy lifestyle with New PROVITAL Immuna Plus

As we age, we realize how truly important it is to invest in our health. Boosting one’s immunity has become more imperative at a time when there is an increased threat in people’s physical well-being, especially as you age. As such, older people tend to develop more underlying, long-term health problems.¹

Health as investment

Good health is one of the best things we can give ourselves. Mead Johnson’s PROVITAL Immuna Plus is inviting Filipinos to invest in a healthier lifestyle and help enhance their immunity. PROVITAL Immuna Plus is an adult milk brand with Yeast Beta-glucan, a key immune-boosting ingredient which is clinically proven to reduce symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) by 64%².

“The new normal has become a wake-up call for all of us to really value our health and a strong immune system. This is why Mead Johnson is proud to introduce PROVITAL Immuna Plus while encouraging more Filipinos to embrace a healthier lifestyle,” explained Aleli Arcilla, President & General Manager, Reckitt Philippines. “Our older population are some of the most at risk and vulnerable when there are serious health threats. The good thing is that they can do something about it by taking extra good care of themselves through proper nutrition, balanced diet and exercise.”

PROVITAL Immuna Plus has Triple Immune Protection benefits, formulated with yeast beta-glucan, scientifically proven to help activate immune response to fight against infections and colds². It also contains Selenium and Vitamin C, powerful antioxidants that help regulate immune function and strengthen defense^3,4.  It is also a High Source of Vitamins A, C, E and Zinc, which help promote normal immune function. All these nutrients help activate and strengthen the body’s natural defenses so that people 50 years old and above can live their life to the fullest.

Celebrity wellness inspirations

When it comes to aging gracefully and living a healthy lifestyle, many of us look up to celebrities for inspiration. Actress Dawn Zulueta, host-news personality Suzi Entrata-Abrera, and lifestyle influencer Chuckie Dreyfus are just three of the personalities who demonstrate that looking good and feeling good requires a holistic approach. From exuding positivity to staying fit and active, they also incorporate PROVITAL Immuna Plus in their daily diet. 

Dawn, Suzie, and Chucky, recently started sharing on Instagram how PROVITAL Immuna Plus helps enhance their lives.

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Chuckie Dreyfus IG Post

“The fact is, as we age, our immune health also weakens. The pandemic brought on uncertain times, so it's good to be reminded to keep our immunity in check,” shared Dawn on her Instagram post. “Despite the pandemic, I know I can count on Provital Immuna Plus to help enhance my immunity so that I can start living like a pro.”

“We need to approach health and wellness in an integrated manner. Just like Dawn, Suzi and Chuckie, drinking PROVITAL Immuna Plus twice a day while eating healthy and keeping an active lifestyle will give us a strong fighting chance against life-threatening diseases,” added Arcilla.

References:

1.      Simon AK, et. al. Evolution of the immune system in humans from infancy to old age. Proc Biol Sci. 2015 Dec 22;282(1821):20143085.

2.      Talbott SM, Talbott JA. Baker’s yeast beta-glucan supplement reduces upper respiratory symptoms and improves mood state in stressed women. J Am Coll Nutr. 2012;31(4):295-300.

3.      Fuller R, Butt H, Noakes PS, Kenyon J, Yam TS, Calder PC. Influence of yeast-derived 1,3/1,6 glucopolysaccharide on circulating cytokines and chemokines with respect to upper respiratory tract infections. Nutrition 2012;28(6):665-9.

4.      Guillin OM, et. al. Selenium, selenoprotein and viral infection. Nutrients 2019;11(9):2101.

5.      Carr AC, et. al. Vitamin C and immune function. Nutrients 2017;9(11):1211.

 

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PROVITAL Immuna Plus

New PROVITAL Immuna Plus by Mead Johnson Nutrition (Philippines), Inc. is a nutritious milk drink scientifically formulated for adults 50 years old and above. With proper diet and healthy lifestyle, Provital Immuna Plus provides Triple Immune Protection benefits from tri-blend formula of Yeast Beta-glucan, Selenium and Vitamin C that contribute to the maintenance of the normal function of the immune system, helping protect the individual against infections. Yeast Beta-Glucan helps activate immune response to fight against upper respiratory tract infection. Selenium and Vitamin C strengthens immune function and defenses. Two glasses of New PROVITAL Immuna Plus daily, together with a nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle activities, can help fight the threats of immunity-related diseases.  Learn more and check your Immunity Score today at https://www.provital.com.ph

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Get maximum security with the new Cherry Home Smart NVR Kit

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Cherry Home introduces the newest addition to its CCTV and IoT devices, the Cherry Home Smart NVR Kit. It lets you capture and record activities within your home and save them for playback for future use.

Just when you thought your home is already packed with extra security,   check this out and you will get maximum security with the new Cherry Home Smart NVR Kit - with Four Smart Bullet Cameras and a Network Video Recorder.

This security kit is equipped with the power of four Cherry Home Smart Bullet Cameras, working simultaneously to keep as many areas covered within your house’s vicinity. 

Each camera has 1080P Full HD resolution for a much clearer view, has Smart-Human Motion Detection mode that intelligently senses actual human movements, and keeps you safe, rain or shine, with it is IP65 Certified Weatherproof feature. It also comes with 100 ° wide-angle viewing and two-way audio. It can be controlled via the Cherry Home application, which may be downloaded for FREE on your Android or iOS smartphones, and with up to 100 meters wireless transmission to boot. These cameras go along with the Network Video Recorder (NVR) which into the bargain has Full HD Four Channel Recording Playback, allows 24/7 recording, highlights up to 8TB local storage, and has provisions for HDMI and VGA connectors. 

All these features constitute a reliable security system, best for relatively larger homes with a dedicated surveillance room.

Cherry Home Smart NVR Kit key features:

• 1080P Full HD Camera
• Up to 100m Wireless Transmission
• Smart Wi-Fi app control
• IP65 certified weather-proof
• Smart Human-Detection mode
• 100-degree wide-angle viewing
• Two-way audio
• 24/7 recording
• Up to 8TB local storage
• HDMI and VGA slot

Feel the comfort of having to live under maximum protection with the Cherry Home Smart NVR Kit. Hurry and grab yours now for just P9,999.

For more information, visit: Cherry Shop PH: www.cherryshop.com.ph

Globe advises customers to protect their data to avoid being victimized by fraudsters

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Amid challenging times, the incidence of getting easy money even through illegal means becomes attractive. Globe issues this warning for customers to stay vigilant and raise awareness on how to protect one's data to prevent being victims of fraud. 

A modus called “SIM swap scam” is the last step carried out by scammers, in order to take over an individual’s financial accounts -- bank account details, trading information, e-wallet and/or credit cards. 

This modus often involves a victim who’s been long targeted for the scam.  The fraudster has invested time to gather bank account details, email addresses, online credentials, personal facts and identification together with the mobile number registered with the bank for sending a one-time password (OTP).  The last leg will be to take over the SIM of the mobile number registered for the OTP sending. 

Globe urged its customers to use strong and unique passwords for their digital accounts, change it regularly, and use other authentication methods such as security keys, applications, or device prompts.

Globe advises its customers not to share personal information such as birth dates, anniversary dates, TIN, school or company ID, passport details and other information on social media, as these may compromise a customer’s safety.  Scammers and fraudsters may get the answer to your security questions from these details.

Scammers may also call pretending to be telco or bank representatives requiring some personal information and bank details in exchange for some offers or perks.  Bank statements, utility bills, delivery packages, and other documents that contain one’s personal information disposed of in an unsecured manner can also be a source of identity theft.

Here are the indications one may have been victimized by a SIM swap scam. There is a sudden loss of mobile signal. Notifications of so-called log-in attempts or activities are also received via email which the victim did not perform.

Here’s what you can do if a SIM swap occurs:

      ●       Immediately change password/PIN of bank and digital accounts

●       Monitor digital and financial accounts

●       Call Globe (211) or visit the nearest Globe Store to temporarily deactivate the line

●       Inform the concerned bank about the incident and report to concerned authorities

Globe Postpaid users may go to the new GlobeOne app under “Account Requests” or call 211 to request temporary line disconnection.  Both postpaid and prepaid customers may go to the nearest Globe Store to recover their mobile number and get a SIM replacement. 

Globe is also implementing stricter measures to prevent unauthorized SIM change.  For replacement of lost SIM, this includes 24-hour SIM reactivation to allow a stronger customer verification.  Also, a notarized affidavit of loss is mandatory patterned with the banks which require the same document when replacing lost cards and other financial records. 

To know more about Globe, visit www.globe.com.ph.