Don’t worry about labels this Valentine’s Day with Brother labelers

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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner—and while many couples may be easily celebrating the yearly holiday of love, there might be some others who might be dealing with a bit of a complicated situation right now.

As we all know, labels are good. Everybody needs them, especially when you’re entering something new! Labels are really important so that what you’ve got is clear to everyone involved—whether it’s a gift for your significant other, your belongings at home, or even something as big as your relationship.

So, this Valentine’s Day, make sure your labels are straight with the following:

1. Your things

Living together or sharing a space with your SO? Boundaries are healthy for a relationship, so it’s best to clarify and classify what’s yours and what’s theirs at home, especially if there are some things you would rather not share. Other than that, you can also just go and label important things at home so everything’s organized and nobody has to fight over where stuff is.

2. Your Valentine’s gifts

While you’re organizing your things at home, take it a step further and label the gifts you’re giving each other. You don’t want to accidentally give your partner the wrong thing, do you?

3. Your relationship

The biggest thing you shouldn’t leave unlabeled on Valentine’s Day is, of course, your relationship. If the Day of Hearts comes rolling around and both of you still haven’t answered the all-important question of “what are we?” then… you should get on that quick. Nobody wants the disappointment of unmet expectations on such a special day!

So while you work on the label for your relationship this Valentine’s Day, for everything else that needs a real, physical label, you should go get a Brother labeler that gets the job done the way you want.

The P-Touch Cube series’ PT-P300BT and PT-P710BT portable labelers are stylish and sleek machines you can take anywhere, anytime you need it. They connect to your phone with the Brother Design&Print app via Bluetooth, so you can create the label design you like and print it in a pinch.

You can get the PT-P300BT and PT-P710BT online for an SRP of P5,040 and P9,040 respectively via Brother’s authorized dealer partners on Lazada and Shopee, or at any authorized resellers nationwide. Get yours now and take the plunge into labeling with Brother!

For more details on Brother’s promos and offers, you can call the Brother Helpdesk Hotline at (02) 8 581-9898, or through the toll-free line at 1-10-BROTHER or send an email to helpdesk@brother.com.ph. You can also get the latest product updates on the following official accounts:

Website: https://www.brother.com.ph/

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/BROTHERatyourside.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brotherphils/

LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/BrotherPHLinkedIn

Viber Community: https://bit.ly/BrotherShopatHomeViber

Living in the new normal with your CHERRY Essentials

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Just when you thought you’re crawling back to the good ol’ days, lo and behold, it’s like 2020 all over again. Good thing, health essentials that can keep you and your loved ones extra protected are now more accessible, like the Cherry Home Smart Air Purifier Max SAP 1000.

How exactly is it going to do its job, you ask? This COVID-killing device is equipped with 2-Layer Medical Grade Filters (Honeycomb Active Carbon & Anti-Virus H13 HEPA Filter), outfitted with an H13 HEPA Grade Filter that filtrates SARS-COV2 and other viruses measuring less than 0.010 microns. It also has a Primary Filter that removes dust from the air, De-formaldehyde Particulate Matter which strains droplets, Activated Carbon which filters out bacteria, and Negative Ion Release which produces healthy anions responsible for preventing colds, flu, hay fever, and asthma.

On top of that, it has been tested and approved by international research organizations, including the renowned MRIGlobal Technological and Scientific Research, to kill 99% of SARS-COV2 (COVID) and other airborne viruses lurking in a 72sqm space. It likewise boasts of 99.98% PM 2.5 purification rate and Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of 600m3/h or in other words—maximum protection.

Already gape-mouthed? There’s more. The Smart Air Purifier Max SAP 1000 is not only handy when it comes to safety but is also on the convenient side as it can be controlled through your smartphone via the Cherry Home application. If you’re a tad bit old-school, no need to worry. You may still operate this through its control panel and remote control. For houses with kids, this essential is equipped with child lock and lid off features making it perfect for your household. Enjoy all these for P14,500.

CHERRY ION

If you have to go out for work and do outdoor errands from time to time, another recommended essential from the brand is the Cherry Ion. This personal wearable air purifier can be your added protection from bacteria, viruses, pollen, smoke, molds, and dust mites in the air as it emits up to 200 million/cm3 negative ions (healthy anions). It can also help you avoid colds, flu, hay fever, and asthma for as long as 12 hours. Fashion doesn’t have to be at the expense of extra protection and the brand totes gets you as you can cop this device in various colors and designs starting from P2,299.

When it comes to safety especially at this time, don’t dilly-dally for too long. Get your CHERRY health essentials now at:

Cherry Shop PH: www.cherryshop.com.ph

The Chainsmokers mark first music release in two years with new single “High”

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Following a two-year break from touring and releasing music, and nearly being replaced by two new guys, Grammy® Award-winning and Billboard Chart-topping artist/producer duo The Chainsmokers have returned to unveil their highly anticipated new single “High.”

 

The song, which was co-written and co-produced by Alex and Drew, launches a new musical era for the band and kicks off the journey towards their upcoming fourth full-length album. The song’s official music video has also premiered today and follows the guys to death-defying heights as Drew chases his unattainable significant other through several surreal scenarios, and showcases navigating through a world where love is always fleeting.

The duo has also said of the single, "The song perfectly captures the spirit of today's relationships, the lengths we will go for someone we love, and the lies we tell ourselves to continue on unhappily. However, underlying these dark and often contentious lyrics is a production that feels celebratory because we all know at the end of the day, we never listen to advice, we do what feels best for ourselves and keep telling ourselves it will be different this time.”

 

Over the last few years, the band took their time to write and record their fourth album, while also focusing on philanthropy and other entrepreneurial endeavors such as their venture fund, Mantis, and their TV/Film production company, Kick The Habit.

 

The Chainsmokers’ “High” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music.

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Not physically and financially healthy enough? You only need one plan to boost both

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While the coronavirus pandemic has altered the way we live, some things will never change. For this reason, more people are turning to life insurance companies to better prepare themselves and their loved ones against all things inevitable.

In a 2021 survey commissioned by the AIA Group, AIA Philippines’ Hong Kong-based parent company, the majority of Filipinos acknowledged the severe impact COVID-19 has made on their well-being, not only in terms of their physical and mental health but also on their social lives and financial security.

About 71 percent of the respondents said the pandemic had a negative effect on their personal/family finances—driven mostly by mass layoffs, limited economic activities, and shrinking business confidence—with average income reduction measured at 29 percent.

Bleak outlook notwithstanding, the same survey found out that more people became conscious of their spending habits during the pandemic, with a larger number of respondents either planning to save more or buy an insurance product as soon as they recover financially. At least 77 percent agree to set aside a bigger chunk of their income to help them manage future uncertainties and other life emergencies, saying that despite their low confidence to achieve their target amount at present, they will look for ways to reach their savings goals.

This renewed interest to practice financial discipline among the majority of consumers is an encouraging sign for the financial services industry, in particular, as 75 percent strongly agree that saving up for better protection in cases of unforeseen circumstances deserve equal priority.

Consequently, demand for an all-around insurance product that can adjust to the customer’s needs is likely to increase over the years, which AIA Philippines is more than happy to address with its latest product, AIA All-In-One Plus.

“AIA All-In-One Plus is a comprehensive variable unit link whole life insurance plan with benefits. It protects the policyholder against four major risks: death, accident, disability and critical illnesses,” said Tennyson Paras, AIA Philippines Associate Director for Products, about their latest offering. “The product comes with an enrollment to the AIA Vitality program to promote better health among our customers. When you get AIA All-In-One Plus, you are not only protected against the four risks, but you are also rewarded for leading a healthy lifestyle,” Paras added.

AIA All-In-One Plus goes beyond basic insurance because it not only levels up your protection, but it also helps you live healthier as it sets you up for financial growth with a portion plowed into your chosen investment funds. With its Double Vitality Booster feature, AIA All-In-One Plus can help policyholders live a better lifestyle and improve their future claims and other benefits. AIA Vitality allows you to enjoy rewards for knowing and improving your health.

Leveling up the protection of one’s future is never too late for anyone who has yet to avail of an insurance plan. There’s no better time than now to start building a strong foundation with double protection through the complete benefits of AIA All-In-One Plus, and have peace of mind now, so you can live a healthier, longer, better life later.

Click here to know more about AIA All-In-One Plus, visit AIA Philippines on www.aia.com.ph, or on Facebook. You may also email philamlife@aia.com or call (02) 8528-2000.

UBX to double workforce in 2022

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New hires to drive further growth, inclusive finance vision of UBX

UBX, the leading open finance platform in the Philippines, plans to more than double its workforce this year to strengthen its goal of developing more digital financial solutions and better serve consumers and businesses.

After gaining traction in 2021, UBX plans to continue innovating to introduce more solutions in various financial segments, including, but not limited to payments, banking services, savings and insurance, identity verification and credit scoring, as well as cryptocurrencies, among many others.

To do this, UBX is looking to boost its workforce for business development and tech with plans to add more than 200 employees within 2022.

“Despite the pandemic, we were able to grow our workforce to a little over 200 in 2021, allowing us to grow rapidly and promote our goal of making finance inclusive for everyone. We are ramping up our hiring initiatives to reach our target headcount of 500 this year, as we implement our growth strategies and expand our spectrum of financial services throughout 2022,” UBX Chief Human Resources Officer Gladys Ocampo said.

UBX, a three-year old startup backed by UnionBank of the Philippines of conglomerate Aboitiz Group, recorded impressive growth in 2021, serving over 200,000 business to business customers, partnering with more than 2,000 independent banking agents and 250 financial institutions, and recording an annual gross transaction value of P20 billion.

This upward trajectory allowed UBX to quintuple its revenues last year, a growth momentum that is expected to ripple through 2022.

As part of its core value of being inclusive, UBX hires talent that fit the skills needed for the job, regardless of one’s gender identity, educational background, training, or experience.

UBX hires fresh graduates, especially in the field of technology, and provides them with free training through its Bootcamp on programming languages such as Appian and Outsystems.

“We provide our talent with resources and tools to develop their skills and knowledge in their field. At UBX, we are not afraid of investing in our people, who, in turn, invest in us as well with their talent,” Ocampo said.

UBX plans to mount open house roadshows in key areas outside the National Capital Region (NCR) to encourage talent from the provinces to join the leading fintech innovator. It plans to scout for tech talents in Iloilo, Cebu, Davao, and Cagayan de Oro.

“We operate an open, agile, innovative, experimental, and highly collaborative environment. We are looking for people who share our mission of embedding financial services into the activities and experiences, as well as giving access to the unserved and the underserved market” Ocampo said.

About UBX

UBX is the financial technology venture studio and fund of UnionBank of the Philippines. UBX is predicated on a future where financial services are invisible: seamlessly embedded into the experiences and activities that truly matter to businesses and people. For partnerships, email us at hello@ubx.ph.

For more information about the company and this article, please visit www.ubx.ph