4 ways to turn passions into something valuable and powerful

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Reports have called millennials the “burnout generation.” This is further expanded by the 2020 Deloitte Global Millennial Survey, which found that 57% of Filipino millennials feel anxious or stressed all or most of the time. The 2022 report found that 45% of millennials around the world feel “burned out due to the intensity/demands of their working environments.”

 

There are so many stressors these days. Work, finances, and the welfare of their family are just some of the things that induce anxiety. Their only solace is their passion, which ranges from creating and consuming content to playing mobile games.

 

With all the stressors hounding millennials every day, it’s important to turn passions into something valuable and powerful. Here are four ways to do that:

 

Make time for it. Face it, there’s always something that needs to be done. It’s important to set boundaries between work and leisure because a mind must be well-rested in order to function well in the office. It’s not enough to simply find time for one’s passion. These days, it’s about making it. Set a rule that after 6 PM, work notifications must be switched off. The hours after that must be dedicated to rest, spending time with loved ones, and hobbies.

 

Connect with like-minded people. A group of friends who share the same passion will most likely encourage it. Friends who enjoy the same bands can go to gigs together, while gamers can join tournaments or just play together. Film buffs can have movie nights where they can discuss their favorite scenes. There are communities that cater to every passion, from Facebook groups to apps like Goodreads for books, Letterboxd for movies, and Reddit for anything under the sun.

 

Share it with the world. Social media has made the world smaller, allowing everyone to reach bigger audiences. Creators can share their work on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, which can build a following. While the point of pursuing one’s passion is a break from the monotony of work, this could lead to freelancing gigs or even a change in career.

 

Have the right device. The right tool can turn a simple hobby into something more powerful. Samsung’s Galaxy M33 5G and M23 5G are great companions for young professionals who want to take their passions to the next level, especially content creation and mobile games.

 

Both smartphones are equipped with a multi-camera system to capture memories. The Galaxy M33 5G and M23 5G’s suite of lenses is bannered by the 50MP Main camera, which takes photos and videos in clear detail. The smartphones’ 6.6” displays with Full HD+ technology made the gaming experience richer. Lags are virtually undetectable with the 120Hz refresh rate. There’s space for everything since the smartphones have 128GB of internal storage, which can be expanded by up to 1TB with a microSD card.

 

Both devices are available at a discounted price on Samsung.com and other online platforms this June.^[1] The Galaxy M33 5G is priced at 16,990 SRP, down from its original price of PHP 19,490 SRP in Blue, Brown, and Green. Meanwhile, the Galaxy M23 5G is available for PHP 15,490 SRP, down from its original price of PHP 17,990 SRP in Light Blue, Deep Green, and Orange Copper.

 

Becoming successful at something you're passionate about takes time, persistence, and drive. Put these pieces together and you'll be well on your way to doing what you love, gaining more control and freedom in your life, and unleashing the genuine power that's within you all along.

 

For more information about the Samsung Galaxy M33 and M23 5G, visit samsung.com/ph.

 

Safe Samsung Shopping

Health and safety protocols are strictly followed in Samsung Experience Stores to keep consumers and employees safe. Adhering to the guidelines set by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Samsung has limited the number of its customers to only 50%, implemented the mandatory use of masks and shields, and performs frequent cleaning in all stores.

 

Samsung Experience Stores also has unique QR health declaration codes to promote a safe and contactless contact tracing process. Product demonstrations are done side-by-side instead of face-to-face while keeping the required safe distance of one (1) meter to make sure everyone is socially distanced.

 

Find the nearest Samsung Experience store via samsung.com/ph/samsung-experience-store/locations/.

 

 

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 and LED solutions. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at http://news.samsung.com.

 

AXA Philippines commemorates IDAHOBIT in support of the LGBTQIA+ community

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As a company that values diversity and inclusion as a strong and integral part of its culture, AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance providers, held a panel discussion with its employees to celebrate the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) this year with the theme, “Our Bodies, Our Rights, Our Lives.” 

This is in time for Pride Month and in line with AXA’s continued commitment to fight for the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community by standing up and speaking out against hate, discrimination, and violence.

(L-R) Lynn Pinugu, She Talks Asia Founder, Beatrice Gomez, the first openly queer Miss Universe Philippines, Mela Habijan, the first Filipina to win Miss Trans Global, Peachy Felix, AXA Philippines Director for Human Capital, and Nandy Villar, AXA Philippines Chief Customer Officer, were present during AXA Philippines’ commemoration of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT)

On May 17, 1990, the World Health Organization declassified homosexuality as a mental disorder and recognized it as a natural variant of human sexuality. This milestone now marks an annual celebration of sexual and gender diversity, known as the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), which helps educate people and raise awareness for the work still needed to combat discrimination against the LGBTQIA+ community.

AXA Philippines Director for Human Capital Development Peachy Felix (rightmost) talks about how the company has long supported gender equality during its recent commemoration of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). Joining the panel discussion were (L-R) Lynn Pinugu, founder of She Talks Asia who moderated the discussion, Beatrice Gomez, the first openly queer Miss Universe Philippines, and Mela Habijan, the first Filipina to win Miss Trans Global.

For the panel, AXA Philippines invited notable members of the LGBTQIA+ community, namely Beatrice Gomez, the first openly queer Miss Universe Philippines 2021, and Mela Habijan, the first Filipina to win Miss Trans Global in 2020, to share their incredible stories. This discussion aimed to inspire people to continue to rise above the current limits of society and to fight for equality and inclusion for people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. Gomez and Habijan were also joined by AXA Philippines Director for Human Capital Development Peachy Felix and discussion moderator, Lynn Pinugu, founder of She Talks Asia, which provides a space for inspiration and support among women across multiple platforms.

“At AXA, we take pride in our commitment to fostering a culture that enables every employee to be their true selves in the workplace and ultimately, their best selves. This is one of the ways we can truly act for human progress by protecting what matters. As an LGBTQIA+ ally, I stand firm with this amazing community in the fight against discrimination and inequality. We urge everyone to join us in supporting and celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community and embracing a diverse and inclusive culture in the workplace and beyond,” said AXA Philippines Chief Customer Officer Nandy Villar.

As part of its effort to establish a diverse and inclusive work culture, AXA Philippines has also long been supporting gender equality through its Parent Policy, which has been implemented since 2017. The policy offers 112-day leave for new parent employees and aims to provide the same rights and opportunities to parents of all genders and sexual orientations.

Members of the AXA Philippines community and special guests present during the company’s commemoration of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).

AXA Philippines also collaborates with different organizations such as UP Babaylan and LoveYourself, to help increase awareness about LGBTQIA+ issues, promote equality in the workplace, and advocate against bullying and harassment. In addition, AXA holds an annual Inclusion Conference focused on LGBTQIA+ inclusion.

With all these initiatives, AXA strives to be an equal opportunity employer in the Philippines and around the world, creating a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect.

For more updates and information, visit https://www.axa.com.ph.

NEW PRODUCT ALERT: Cherry Home’s latest Smart Outdoor Camera

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Whether you stay in most of the time or frequently go outside, your house is home to you and everything you value. Make sure to keep it safe with Cherry Home’s latest Smart Outdoor Camera.

Manage home security like a pro with this device’s tip-top features. It is carefully crafted to outdo the best in the market with a 3MP camera quality with colorful night vision for clearer video playback and live streams, day or night. It is also equipped with an Intelligent Auto-Tracking feature so you can constantly monitor movements outside your home that are within the camera’s range. This means, not missing a thing with a relatively large scope, featuring a Wide Viewing Angle and Rotation Angles: 310° Pan and 140° Tilt. It also supports 24/7 recording which you can store via 32GB MicroSD card or on the cloud, should you need more space.

Living up to its name, you can stay on top of your home’s overall security with just your phone as you can monitor everything through the Cherry Home App that is downloadable from Google Play or the App Store.

Monitor your home the smart way for just P1,620. For more information and to purchase, visit:

Cherry Shop PH: www.cherryshop.com.ph

Join The Masters: vivo launches Imaging Academy, to premiere photography masterclass episodes online

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Ahead of the local introduction of its newest flagship smartphone series, leading smartphone brand vivo announces the launch of the vivo Imaging Academy. The academy will feature a series of online classes with renowned photographers here and abroad which aim to not only spotlight the outstanding photography features of the vivo X80 series but also impart top-notch photography techniques straight from the ZEISS masters.

There will be a total of five main episodes which will each be spearheaded by photography masters and experts. Every 35-minute episode will showcase the masters’ work and life experiences, case studies and the key imaging functions and features of the X80 series in relation to different types of photography. At the end of each session, participants are encouraged to capture images and create their own art while applying the new techniques they have just learned.

Meet the Masters

Michael Halsband

New York-based photographer Michael Halsband was determined that he wanted to become a photographer at the very young age of 10. Many years and thousands of photographs later, he has already made his mark in the photography scene as the former exclusive photographer of The Rolling Stones, AC/DC and Andy Warhol, among many prominent bands and celebrities.

His works are exhibited and archived by major art museums such as the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum in London and The Andy Warhol Museum in Pennsylvania. For the vivo Imaging Academy series, Michael will be sharing his insights about Portrait Photography: Journey to understand what defines to be an iconic image.

Peter Van Agtmael

Known for his surrealist style of photography is multi-awarded photographer Peter Van Agtmael who is also based in New York. Heavily influenced by his Yale history degree and the 911 attacks, his works usually reflect images of conflicts, history, nationalism, militarism and social classes. He works with the New York Times and his works are archived by the International Center of Photography, Houston Museum of Fine Arts, Deutsche Bank and Yale University Art Gallery.

Because of his extensive work especially on the US wars in Israel and Palestine, Peter has been recognized by the W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund, the Magnum Foundation, Pictures of the Year International (PoYI) and the Pulitzer Center, among others. For the vivo Imaging Academy series, Peter will be talking about Documentary Photography: Finding the beauty in the ordinary.

Issa Barte

Michael and Peter will also be joined by other renowned photographers who are also experts in their respective fields. Among them is artist and photojournalist Issa Barte. Despite picking up photography only during the pandemic, her passion and dedication to giving a platform to the existing climate crisis at a grassroots level made it too difficult for National Geographic not to notice her work. In 2021, she was recognized as one of NatGeo’s 25 Young Explorers and Changemakers around the globe. Issa will be sharing her story and some expert tips through her episode Nature Photography: empowering change through photography.

E-Jay Zhang

ZEISS Ambassador E-Jay Zhang specializes in urban architecture, night scenes and night portrait photography. All the way from China, E-Jhay will be spearheading the episode Night Shot: Capture Amazing City Landscape at Night. 

To complete the list of masters and experts is Raul Romo, a self-taught freelance photographer based in Los Angeles, California. He specializes in portraiture and fashion photography.

Raul Romo

His works include magazine cover shoots for popular celebrities like Lady Gaga, Camila Cabello and Ashanti. For the vivo Imaging Academy master class series, Raul will be talking about Commercial Photography: Leverage lights and colors for stylish portraits.

Learn From Some of the World’s Best

The vivo Imaging Academy masterclass series will be available on vivo Philippines’ official Youtube and TikTok channels starting this month. The first episode featuring Michael Halsband will be available on June 15-20 while each of the remaining episodes will be premiered individually in the succeeding months following this schedule: Peter Van Agtmael (July 15-20), Issa Barte (August 15-20), E-Jhay Zhang (September 15-20) and Raul Romo (October 15-20).

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About vivo

vivo is a technology company that creates great products based on a design-driven value, with smart devices and intelligent services as its core. The company aims to build a bridge between humans and the digital world. Through unique creativity, vivo provides users with an increasingly convenient mobile and digital life. Following the company’s core values, which include Benfen*, design-driven value, user-orientation, continuous learning and team spirit, vivo has implemented a sustainable development strategy with the vision of developing into a healthier, more sustainable world-class corporation.

While bringing together and developing the best local talents to deliver excellence, vivo is supported by a network of R&D centers in Shenzhen, Dongguan, Nanjing, Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai and Xi’an, focusing on the development of state-of-the-art consumer technologies, including 5G, artificial intelligence, industrial design, imaging system and other up-and-coming technologies. vivo has also set up an intelligent manufacturing network (including those authorized by vivo), with an annual production capacity of nearly 200 million smartphones. As of now, vivo has branched out its sales network across more than 60 countries and regions, and is loved by more than 400 million users worldwide.

*“Benfen” is a term describing the attitude on doing the right things and doing things right – which is the ideal description of vivo’s mission to create value for society.

Stay informed of latest vivo news at https://www.vivo.com/en/about-vivo/news

Shanti x Maya Cash Code Hunt is now extended until July 9!

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Find P1M worth of cash prizes up for grabs hidden in the Maya music video  

You've asked for it, and Maya has heard you! You now have more time to spot the hidden cash codes in the Maya music video, and more chances to win a share of 1M worth of prizes until July 9, 2022!   

   

Maya is doubling down on the winners for its Maya x Shanti Cash Code Hunt, with more prizes up for grabs – all hidden in plain sight in Shanti Dope’s Maya music video. From 10 winners for a P500,000 prize pot, there are now 20 winners who can get a chance to take home a share of the P1,000,000 worth of prizes! All you have to do is find them here: Shanti Dope - Maya (Official Music Video)    

   

This MV features 10 unique cash codes which you can key in on your Maya app, to earn raffle entries and a chance to win a share of P1,000,000 in the raffle draw.     

   

These alphanumeric codes are categorized per difficulty – you get a chance to win bigger prizes in the raffle draw for keying in the cash codes that are harder to find. To make this even more exciting, more people can win these prizes by getting the codes right!   

• EASY: Find any of these 4 hidden alphanumeric codes to get a chance to become one of the 8 winners of P27,500.     
• MEDIUM: Spot any of these 3 alphanumeric codes to get a chance to become one of the 6 winners of P50,000.   
• HARD: 6 winners can take home P80,000 in the raffle draw when they find any of these 3 alphanumeric codes in the music video.   

That's a total P1,000,000 prize pot up for grabs! Just recently, the first to spot all 10 unique cash codes hidden in the music video also won the grand prize of P500,000!   

   

Excited to spot the cash codes to win cash prizes for yourself? Here's how you can join:     

1. Watch Shanti Dope’s Maya music video here and spot the alphanumeric cash codes hidden in plain sight.    
2. On your Maya app, tap the Profile icon from the upper left side of your screen and click Missions.     
3. Tap the Shanti x Maya Cash Code Hunt promo, then tap Enter Mission Code. There, you can key in the alphanumeric code you spotted from the music video.     
4. You will earn 1 raffle entry for each correct code entered.     

 

You have until July 9 to spot these cash codes! Winners will be drawn and announced on the Maya Facebook page within the month of July so stay tuned!   

   

Formerly known as PayMaya, the top-rated finance app has evolved from an e-wallet to a powerhouse all-in-one money app Maya. It's everything and a bank, and it enables you to spend, save, grow, invest, and master your money using only your smartphone.      

    

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