Amaia Steps Mandaue will soon offer ready-for-occupancy units as it tops off its Tower 2

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Amaia Steps Mandaue, Amaia Land’s first mid-rise condominium to rise in the highly urbanized city of Mandaue, Cebu province, recently held the much-awaited topping off ceremony of its nine-story South Tower 2, which will soon offer 288 ready-for-occupancy units that range in size from 24.01 sqms to 48.08 sqms. All of these units each have well-designed and efficient living and dining areas, kitchen, and spacious toilet and bath.

With their flexible and functional floor layouts, Tower 2’s units may be converted into One-Bedroom or Two-Bedroom residences for young married couples and starting families who will appreciate the airy, well-ventilated living spaces, some of which have balconies that look out on Mandaue’s cityscape.

Amaia Steps Mandaue recently held the much-awaited topping-off ceremony of its nine-story South Tower 2.

The event was attended by industry stakeholders and VIPs from Project Strategic Management group: Raizel Matibag, Dan Encinares, Cielo Suquib; engineers from MDC namely Romeo de Villa, Maricel Urtal, Alberto Bueno; Sales Geo Head of South & Vismin projects, Ms. Nancy Viray and Architect Sean Bayogos. On October 20, Amaia Steps Mandaue practically rolled out the welcome mat to its property investors and new residents who will finally get to enjoy their new homes and the development’s state-of-the-art amenities.

Situated in Plaridel St. cor. U.N. Avenue, Brgy. Alang-Alang in Mandaue City, Amaia Steps Mandaue boasts a premier location that places it within a 20-min. drive to lifestyle hubs, industrial estates, and vital landmarks such as the Mactan-Cebu International Airport, Pacific Mall, and the University of Cebu.

 Tower 2’s units may be converted into One-Bedroom or Two-Bedroom residences for young married couples and starting families.

For the convenience of its homeowners, Amaia Steps Mandaue will have its own retail development. As Amaia Steps fosters a holistic lifestyle in its community, it will feature leisure facilities like swimming pools for adults and kids, a children’s play area, a landscaped garden, and a multi-purpose hall.

Following South Tower 2’s topping-off ceremony, prospective homebuyers, plus local and international investors, should check out Amaia Steps Mandaue’s attractive promos and discount offers via Amaia’s sales representatives.

For inquiries about Amaia, visit https://www.amaialand.com or contact our Amaia real estate salesperson.

Celebrate World TV Day with Devant by Sharing Unforgettable TV Bonding Moments With Family and Friends

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If there’s one thing that has become clearer to many of us in recent times, it’s that life is too precious to waste. Devant has always believed in this, which is why, as a brand, it has continued to provide its Filipino users with products that encourage us to celebrate life, and make every moment with our loved ones truly count.

The brand helps uplift our spirits by providing households with quality TV products that serve as integral parts of our daily lives, for entertainment, learning, leisure, and so much more. Now, as World Television Day fast approaches, Devant invites everyone to celebrate by sharing unforgettable TV bonding moments with family and friends.

World Television Day is celebrated on November 21st of each year. This global observation was established by the United Nations to acknowledge the influence that television has on our opinions and decisions, and recognize it as an ambassador for the entertainment industry. These days the TV has done much to help alleviate stress and fatigue brought about by uncertainty, by providing us with a form of entertainment at home that we can enjoy with our loved ones, and allowing us to create wonderful memories together.

Having a great TV at home is truly beneficial, and with a feature-packed smart TV, such as the Devant 58UHD203 58” Smart 4K TV, you can truly celebrate big with the people who matter the most. Just in time for World TV Day, Devant is offering big savings on this big screen TV, especially for its loyal customers

From November 8-30, 2021, the Devant 58UHD203 58” SMART 4K TV will be available at the special discounted price of Php 26,950, from its original price of Php 34,950.

Along with this, Devant will also be offering free Devant SB-50 2.0 CH Soundbars worth Php 5,450 for every purchase of 50”, 55”, or 65” Devant Smart 4k TVs. With its sleek design, you can easily achieve a clutter-free setup with this soundbar. It easily connects via Bluetooth, and comes with a remote control, making it even simpler to use. With a 50W sound power output, this soundbar is a great match for all of Devant’s awesome TVs.

Here are some of the fantastic features that you can look forward to when you buy a Devant 58UHD203 58” SMART 4K TV:

● Ultra HD 3840×2160 resolution for ultra high definition pictures and crisp, clear visuals that deliver a better TV viewing experience.

● Dolby Vision for unsurpassed image quality across multiple content genres, including films, episodic series, sports, music, and games.

● The latest version of Devant’s Vidaa U Operating System, which is both easy to use and customizable, and gives you access to hundreds of movies and TV shows from your favorite content providers, as well as live TV. VIDAA U also comes with Parental Controls for broadcast TV and HDMI inputs, enabling parents to better regulate their child’s screen time.

● The HTML5-based VIDAA Store where you can conveniently access apps for enjoying music, videos, games, social networking, and news, without having to log in and out.

● Pre-installed Netflix, YouTube, and Prime Video so you can enjoy all the best programs on a bigger screen.

● Audio only mode, which allows you to turn off your TV’s display to save on power when you prefer to just listen to music and other content instead of watch.

● A Bluetooth Function that lets you wirelessly pair your TV with an external speaker for amplified audio.

● VIDAA Art, which lets you turn your TV screen into a gorgeous art display at just a click, using 370 million available artworks or your own photos.

● Screen Sharing capabilities, so you can wirelessly mirror your mobile phone’s screen onto your TV. Use this to view movies and videos from your phone on a large screen, for larger-than-life gaming, or even for an improved video call experience.

Don’t miss your chance to level-up your family’s TV bonding experience with Devant this World TV Day. Visit www.devanttv.com/virtual-store to learn more. Devant products are also available in leading appliance stores nationwide.

To find out more about Devant’s TVs and other products, check out the Devant Website (www.devanttv.com). Follow Devant on Facebook (www.facebook.com/devant.tv), Instagram (www.instagram.com/devanttv), and Youtube (Devant Official Channel) for the latest updates.

Teleperformance collaborates with Project Inclusion Network to empower people with disabilities

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Teleperformance Philippines recently announced its partnership with Project Inclusion Network (PIN), a non-profit organization that works towards realizing the potential of Persons with Disability to actively participate in, and productively contribute to society.

In a recent virtual event with its employees in honor of International Day of Sign Languages, Teleperformance Philippines highlighted its commitment to providing assistance and opportunities for people with disabilities through this new initiative with PIN.

As part of the partnership, Teleperformance will assist PIN in identifying employable people with disabilities from their network of partner institutions, communities, and organizations that teach and train people with impairments. Moving forward, Teleperformance Philippines and PIN will be collaborating towards improving knowledge and comprehension of behavioral concepts and processes in the workplace, through increased productivity and integration.

Teleperformance Philippines has been employing persons with disabilities across their sites. Zeke, one of the staff of Teleperformance Citizen of the World (COTW) Store and a deaf employee, shared his experience working in the company. “Just like me, anyone – regardless of disability – can perform and contribute to the success of [a] company. I am blessed to belong to a team that is fully supportive of me and encourages me to be better.”

Operations Manager of Project Inclusion Network, Jim Nemeno, also thanked Teleperformance Philippines for their support throughout this project. "I thank Teleperformance for this opportunity. We appreciate from the bottom of our hearts the organizational, financial, and leadership support to promote Disability inclusive communities," shared Nemeno.

Apart from employment support, Teleperformance Philippines further cemented their commitment to making more inclusive workplaces through a donation of one hundred and fifty thousand pesos to help move forward PIN’s efforts, with a promise of more to come.

Senior Vice President for Human Capital Resource Management Jeffrey Johnson shared, “We put strong focus on our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives. We want to make a concerted effort to provide employment to people who may otherwise have had a hard time finding employment. I am proud of the work that the team has done to truly move things forward.”

Teleperformance Philippines has been certified Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years, just in time for their 25th year anniversary in the country. The certification is awarded by the prestigious institute to companies who have passed the Trust Index® Survey, which is anonymously taken by employees. This year had the highest participation rate among Teleperformance Philippines’ 52,000 workforce across 22 business sites in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Teleperformance Philippines is a champion of diversity and inclusion. They recently held the Disability Visibility Matters initiative, whose goal is to collect critical baseline data that may be used in building relevant and beneficial programs for these people. They also held a Sensitivity Training webinar, which trained their leaders and equipped them with skills to build a more inclusive workplace. TP also participated in a career fair for PWDs, as well as a parade to advocate for autism programs in early 2020.

For more information on Teleperformance Philippines and various initiatives, visit http://teleperformance.ph.

Shopee Launches 11.11 Big Christmas Sale, its Biggest Sale of the Year, with Unbeatable deals and Nonstop Fun

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The 11.11 Big Christmas Sale becomes the ultimate holiday shopping destination with promos such as ₱1 Deals, free shipping with no minimum spend, 10% off daily vouchers, and giveaways worth over ₱12,000,000

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, kicks off its annual 11.11 Big Christmas Sale, the most anticipated shopping festival in the region. The 11.11 Big Christmas Sale headlines a year where more people and businesses use the platform to connect with each other. In fact, the number of sellers and brands on Shopee surged by 60% in 2021, while 1 in 3 shoppers at its recent 9.9 event was new to the platform.

The 11.11 Big Christmas Sale, which ushers in the year’s busiest shopping season, presents Shopee’s greatest selection of deals, fun, and entertainment for everyone. To add to the festive mood, users can look forward to the widest variety of discounted products from over 25 categories and unbeatable promos such as ₱1 Deals, free shipping with no minimum spend, and 10% off daily. With such an irresistible line-up, the number of new buyers on Shopee is expected to peak further during 11.11. Brands and local MSMEs stand to benefit from the increased traffic, supercharging business growth and scaling their online presence.

International superstar Jackie Chan also returns with a fun commercial for the 11.11 Big Christmas Sale. After his 9.9 commercial met with viral success by garnering 435 million views online, the action-packed sequel sparked excitement for all users as well. Fans can catch the commercial here: https://shp.ee/64cba9b

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Christmas holds a special place in Filipinos’ hearts. During this season of giving, Shopee Philippines hopes to make this year’s festivities even more memorable for both our users and sellers. As the holidays approach, we aim to bring more joy to shoppers and help them save more on things they love by curating the best deals. We’ve also pioneered efforts to expand our digital ecosystem to help more consumers, businesses, and communities access and benefit from e-commerce. We invite everyone to join us in making this the biggest and most impactful 11.11.”

1. Biggest growth opportunities for businesses

The 11.11 Big Christmas Sale will act as a springboard to accelerate growth for businesses on Shopee. In 2021, more than 8 million new local shops opened on Shopee. With a growing base of shoppers and more marketing tools provided by Shopee, 11.11 will give brands and MSMEs greater visibility to maximize demand. Businesses with an offline presence can also participate in 11.11 through ShopeePay and Shopee’s digital products feature.

• Exclusive deals from leading brands on Shopee Mall: Shoppers can look forward to exclusive deals from top brands such as Xiaomi, POCO, realme, Samsung, Nokia, Vivo, DJI, PerySmith, Deerma, Coocaa Home, and Bata Philippines.

• More offline deals from brands: Brands also stand to generate more in-store traffic through promotions from ShopeePay. Users can turn to ‘Deals Near Me’ to check for special in-store deals from brands such as Puregold, National Bookstore, Fully Booked, Power Mac Center, The Generics Pharmacy, Family Mart, Lawson, Olympic Village, Shoe Salon, Potato Corner, Mary Grace, Bonchon, Papa John’s, Siomai House, and Fruitas Group of Companies. 

2. Upsized variety, deals, and entertainment for the holidays

Shopee is committed to helping more shoppers access the benefits of e-commerce, especially during the busiest shopping time of the year. To encourage more people to try shopping online, Shopee introduced initiatives such as special welcome gifts and vouchers for new shoppers, with over 5 million welcome gifts across the region redeemed since the start of the year. Throughout 11.11, shoppers can look forward to an unbeatable range of more rewards and deals:

• Rewards for first-time shoppers: As they start their e-commerce journey, new and first-time Shopee users can look forward to a free welcome package, bills cashback, free shipping, 100% off vouchers, and ₱1 deals with their first purchase.

• Gift guides for easy holiday shopping: Users can enjoy a quick and easy holiday shopping experience with Shopee’s Christmas in our Carts gift guides. They can get discounts up to 90% off on a wide range of branded gifts and bundles, from the latest gadgets to luxurious personal care items. They can also check out Shopee Mall for 10% off Mall vouchers, special deals on holiday gifts, and vouchers from their favorite brands.

• Bigger deals across different categories: Shoppers can discover the best deals on everything they need at 11.11 Big Sale. Highlights include 1-for-1 Deals, Early Platform Voucher Hunt, and Mega Midnight Sale, covering the widest range of product categories. They can also look out for themed sales such as the Big Sports & Outdoors Sale on November 4, Big Fashion Sale on November 5, Big Groceries & Pet Care Sale on November 6, Big Mommy & Babies Sale on November 7, Big Shopee Mall Sale on November 8, Big Electronics Sale on November 9, and Big Vouchers Sale on November 10. 

• Exclusive Shopee Mall discounts from the biggest roster of brands: At the 11.11 Midnight Mall Exclusive Sale from 12MN to 2AM, shoppers can enjoy huge price drops and exclusive bundle deals. Throughout the sale, brand sukis can also enjoy discounts up to 90% off on leading brands in the country:

• Secure and convenient shopping with ShopeePay: Users can shop with greater security and enjoy better deals when they pay with ShopeePay. They can also now enjoy a free, instant, and more convenient way to cash in from their bank apps via InstaPay. Until November 7, users can cash in via InstaPay and get up to ₱25 cashback. 

The 11.11 Big Christmas Sale will also spark more joy with the big finale on November 11:

• 11.11 Big Christmas Sale TV Special: NCT 127, one of today’s hottest K-pop boy bands, will delight Filipino audiences with their chart-topping hits at the 11.11 TV show on November 11, 9:30-11:30pm on GMA 7 and Shopee Live. Filipinos can also look forward to appearances from top local celebrities such as Jessy Mendiola, Aira Bermudez, Rocco Nacino, Klea Pineda, Andre Paras, and Gil Cuerva. Lastly, viewers stand a chance to win prizes and giveaways worth over  ₱12,000,000, including two new house & lots and a brand-new car. 

For more information about Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale, visit https://shopee.ph/m/christmas-sale. 

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Let’s talk about sex with Durex’ SEXducated

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In the past few years, Filipinos have started opening up and talking about sex and how it is an important conversation to have in order to engage in safe, healthy, and satisfying sexual activities. But despite the inroads that have been made in normalizing conversations about sex, barriers remain when it comes to discussing Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) including the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) as the feelings of shame and stigma remain which prevent people from accessing information and resources that can help Filipinos develop safe sex habits.

The lack of access and conversation contributes to the continued rise in the number of people who test HIV-positive in the country. July 2021 data from the HIV/AIDS & ART Registry of the Philippines (HARP) showed that 1,045 Filipinos tested HIV-positive while 60 people died of AIDS-related complications. This means 33 people tested positive every day from January to July 2021.

HIV cases in the Philippines continue to rise especially for youths aged 15-24 years old

Faced with these numbers, Durex continues to strengthen its mission to promote safe sex with its new SEXducated video series available on the Durex Facebook and YouTube channel.

SEXducated with Durex

Targeted toward millennials and Gen Zs, singles, and stay-at-home couples, the SEXducated with Durex video series is a fun and creative treatment to lessons on practicing safe sex. The show gives light to HIV awareness and how to improve one’s overall sexual health.

“It’s part of our responsibility as a brand to empathize with our consumers’ needs and give them safe and practical solutions,” said Matt Davis, Reckitt Marketing Director. “Through SEXducated with Durex, we aim to provide a safe space and have a thoughtful discussion on topics that beg to be talked about.”

Singles and young people can learn from the boys of Boys Night Out (Sam YG, Slick Rick and TonyToni) and Elijah Canlas as the four debunk HIV myths with hard facts. They can also learn from Dr. Kilimanguru, as he addresses need-to-know information about HIV. While couples can find ways to rekindle their relationships as they explore the topic of seeking pleasure through intimate acts with Dr. Rica Cruz.

With Durex’s SEXducated series, Boys Night Out and Elijah Canlas debunk HIV myths and learn hard facts about safe sex

Dr. Kilimanguru or Winston Kilimanjaro Tiwaquen is a doctor who gained fame on TikTok for his medical advice videos known for being easy to understand and entertaining because of his use of hugot lines and jokes. Through his videos, delivered in colloquial Filipino, viewers learn about the simplest medical issues from the common cold to HIV, and even COVID-19. Meanwhile Dr. Rica Cruz is a sexologist and media personality whose expertise is on sexual pleasure and sexual behaviors. Dr. Rica believes that sexual ownership is sexier than sex.

Together with Dr. Kilimanguru and Dr. Rica Cruz, viewers learn need-to-know facts about HIV and having sex safely, intimately, and pleasurably

Protection, Preparedness, and Education (PPE)

Enabling Filipinos to “Always Come Prepared,” Durex fulfills its role as a responsible brand through ongoing partnerships with various organizations. To date, Durex is distributing condoms to the beneficiaries of the Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM), San Lazaro Hospital - Nagasaki University Collaborative Research and Laboratory, Positive Action Foundation Philippines Incorporated (PAFPI), Pasig City Government, Sustained Health Initiatives of the Philippines (SHIP), The Red Whistle, and LoveYourself, Inc.

The need to connect is very human and so is the need for open conversation about something as natural as sex. And with the isolation possibly triggering more intense feelings, it’s important to protect oneself from risks that can be otherwise prevented.

With its SEXducated campaign, Durex encourages Filipinos to always come prepared and enjoy sex safely. Learn more about practicing safe sex with Durex via their Facebook page.