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July 22, 2022

Mekeni brings well-loved tocino to the US market

Another Mekeni food product will be available in the US market soon as Mekeni Food Corporation announced that they are bringing their well-loved tocino through Island Pacific Supermarket.

Mekeni President Prudencio Garcia said that this new development in their world-market journey is a testament to their commitment to uplift the lives of Filipinos and bring pride to the country.

Mekeni expands reach by bringing kikiam, fish balls, and tocino to the US. Available

in all Island Pacific stores.

“This is another step for us to introduce our own Timplang Atin to the rest of the world. When we introduced our first batch of Mekeni-branded products to the US, we want Filipinos abroad and foreigners alike to have access to the world-class quality and taste we offer,” said Garcia.

Last January, Mekeni made their Kikiam and Fish Balls available on the West Coast also through its partnership with Island Pacific Supermarket, one of the area's biggest Asian/Filipino supermarkets.

The products were widely accepted by the Filipino community on the West Coast. Stocks immediately ran low just a few days after the new products were announced by Island Pacific on their Facebook page.

“We received a lot of positive feedback from families, friends, and friends of friends in the US. Some even asked us to bring more Mekeni products, said Marilou Uy, Mekeni AVP for Export. This inspired Mekeni to speed up its efforts to bring its tocino to the US.

“This is a major feat for a brand like Mekeni that started as a backyard business of a simple family. This milestone is a celebration of the efforts of the whole Mekeni family through the years,” Garcia said.

Before the US, Mekeni exported food products to international markets such as Dubai, Bahrain, Brunei, Qatar, Australia, Canada, and the UK. It is also the first company accredited by the Japanese government to export cooked products to the country.

For over 30 years, it has been known for its world-class manufacturing capabilities. Mekeni is the first in Asia and the second in the world to receive the certificate of compliance with ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System standard. In 2012 and 2013, Mekeni received the Century International Quality ERA Award (Gold Category) in Switzerland and The International Arch of Europe Platinum Award in Germany, respectively, which further cemented its commitment to food safety and quality.

For more information about their products, visit Mekeni’s official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mekeniph.

July 21, 2022

Shaping Future Filipino Tech Leaders with Shopee's Global Leaders Program

The rapid growth and development of the tech industry over the last decade calls for a new way of molding future tech leaders. In order to keep up with the fast-paced industry, there is a need to equip future leaders with a global perspective and a constant desire to learn.

Part of equipping them with such skills includes expanding their scope of work to enable them to gain new competencies and exposure to different peers, colleagues, business functions, teams, markets, and more—all of which are crucial in training future tech leaders.

This is exactly how Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, develops young leaders in tech.

The Global Leaders Program (GLP) is Shopee’s 2-year flagship graduate program open to final year students and young professionals with up to two years of work experience. The program consists of 4 rotations among Shopee’s different departments, 2 of which are overseas. Throughout the duration of the training, participants are given the chance to receive mentorship from senior management, work on the end-to-end processes of highly impactful projects, and gain exposure from the various departments of both local and international Shopee markets.

Recently, Shopee Philippines welcomed its newest and biggest batch of GLP associates through a casual mixer to get to know one another, meet their senior management mentors, and heed advice from GLP alumni. The event introduced participants to the vibrant and collaborative culture at Shopee, and gave them a better understanding of what to expect as they begin their journey.

Karen Perez, Head of People at Shopee PH, shared “We are thrilled to welcome our largest batch of Global Leaders Program associates to date. As they embark on their journey at Shopee, it is our privilege to provide them with mentorship, a dynamic work environment, and meaningful work experiences. We are deeply committed to honing the skills of local talent and we look forward to delivering even more opportunities to help young Filipino professionals reach their full potential.”

This year’s batch of GLP associates is a diverse mix of fresh university graduates as well as previous Shopee Apprentices and interns. Included in the batch is Graciel, a GLP associate currently assigned to Shopee Xpress. She was a 2021 graduate of the Apprentice Program, Shopee’s flagship internship program. As an Apprentice, she worked under the Seller Operations and SeaMoney Credit team. Likewise, Neal and Lovella, were participants of Shopee’s year-round internship program under the Marketing and Consumer Insights teams, respectively. A year later, they are now GLP associates and will begin their first rotation under Business Development. On the other hand, Alyana had extensive internship experience in the fields of e-commerce and marketing. She was able to successfully channel her knowledge and skills to begin her journey as a GLP associate under the Marketing team.

Alyana, one of this year’s GLP associates currently completing her first rotation under the Marketing department, shared “There is no better place for me to build my career in tech than at Shopee. As an avid user of the app, I am excited to gain a new perspective on e-commerce through this experience. I am confident that the collaborative work environment and the mentorship that I receive from industry leaders will help me grow as a professional and further my career in tech.”

For Luca, another associate who started the first part of his GLP journey under the platform’s integrated mobile wallet ShopeePay, the overseas rotation aspect of the program appealed to him the most. He shared “The GLP offers participants such a unique learning experience. I am looking forward to completing my rotations abroad and gaining regional exposure from the different Shopee markets at such an early stage in my career. I believe there’s so much that I can learn from immersing myself in different cultures and working under different departments and hopefully apply in our local context.”

Meanwhile, Graciel, who was previously a Shopee Apprentice, begins her GLP journey with Shopee Xpress. “With the many processes and initiatives that we take on as GLP associates, it’s important to remember that it’s okay to ask for help. I’m grateful that Shopee fosters such a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork because I learn a great deal from asking questions and seeking advice from my mentors,” she shared on her experience navigating the workspace.

Shopee is always on the lookout for local talent keen on becoming drivers of growth. Those looking to challenge themselves and build a career in tech may visit https://careers.shopee.ph/.

Capture, curate, and convey unforgettable moments with the all-new Samsung Galaxy M53 5G

For creatives, living life is not enough. They need to document it through photos and videos for social media. Capturing and curating moments are not just to create a visual diary for others to see, it is also a way for them to express themselves and preserve special memories.

Samsung is empowering creatives to capture picture-perfect moments with the Quad Camera of the new Galaxy M53 5G.

Self Portraits and Reels are always clear and vibrant with the 108MP Main camera. It takes in more light from darkness, highlighting all the details in incredible high-resolution photos and videos. Even far-away subjects such as great views are brought closer with Hybrid Optic Zoom, with reduced noise for sharper content.

The 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera is even more useful as Filipinos continue to travel amid relaxed border restrictions. This lens expands to have a clearer view and captures more of the mountains, sea, and skyscrapers in the frame.

While the Ultra-Wide lens takes a step back to include more in the frame, the 2MP Macro Camera does the opposite. It zooms in to highlight ultra-fine details, such as each individual petal on a flower, or the drizzle of sugar on a dessert. A gentle blur is applied to the background to make the subject pop.

This bokeh effect also applies to the AI-powered dual-lens 32MP Front Camera. Selfies look professionally shot through the wide and depth lenses and the background blur.

Take content to the next level

The Galaxy M53 5G is a creative’s dream. It’s easy to edit photos and create Instagram Reels on the 6.7” Infinity-O Display since the borders have been reduced to increase the screen size. The FHD+ Super AMOLED Plus display promises true-to-life colors.

5G connectivity lets creatives share Facebook photos, TikTok videos, and even long-form vlogs at lightning speed. This hyperfast connection is also useful when going live on Instagram.

The smartphone’s high storage capacity, which starts at 256GB and is expandable by up to 1TB, is enough to keep all memories without having to transfer or delete anything. RAM Plus gives extra space to run apps smoothly, while the 120 Hz refresh rate makes using the smartphone virtually lag-free.

All these features combined make the Galaxy M53 5G the ideal device to help creatives capture, curate, and embrace their special moments.

Samsung’s latest smartphone is available in Blue, Green, and Brown. Customers can purchase the smartphone for PHP 29,990 SRP but is currently offered at PHP 3,000 off at Samsung Authorized Online Stores from July 1 to September 30.^{^[1]} Customers can purchase the device for PHP 26,990 for a limited time only at Samsung.com and online platforms like Lazada, Shopee, and Abenson.com.

Capture special moments and preserve them as memories with the Galaxy M53 5G on 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 implemented the mandatory use of face masks, and performs frequent sanitation 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.

To find the nearest Samsung Experience Store, visit samsung.com/ph/samsung-experience-store/locations.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

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NEW PRODUCT ALERT: Cherry Wellness Smart Neck Wrap and Smart Knee Wrap

CHERRY WELLNESS INTROS TWO PRODUCTS FOR MUSCLE RELIEF

Cherry Wellness continues to expand, introducing not just one but two products, the Cherry Wellness Smart Neck Wrap and Cherry Wellness Smart Knee Wrap.

The Cherry Wellness Smart Neck Wrap, with its Planar Heating element, helps alleviate pain and tension on the neck area by improving blood flow. This relieves stress and the feeling of soreness especially after a day of labor-extensive tasks or just working for long hours in front of the computer. You can also alternatively use this for plain relaxation while lounging around the house. It evenly heats up to 75°C so everything that the pad covers is properly targeted.

Meanwhile, the Cherry Wellness Smart Knee Wrap is best for athletes and those who frequently hit the gym. It is ideally used after strenuous activities for comfort. It soothes knee pain and addresses stiffness in the joints through heat therapy.

Both built for comfort and muscle relief, these innovations make use of Far-Infrared Radiation which penetrates the skin and in effect improves blood circulation. These provide relaxation by applying gentle pressure through low voltage to high heat without burning the skin, being outfitted with a Graphene Heating Film, a thick material used to keep the skin from burning.

Get the Cherry Wellness Smart Neck Wrap for P2,175 while the Cherry Wellness Smart Knee Wrap intros at P2,995.

For more information, visit:

Cherry Shop PH: www.cherryshop.com.ph

Ortigas Art Festival broadens to celebrate Filipino art in many forms

In its fifth year, Ortigas Art Festival broadens to celebrate Filipino art in many forms, and becomes a spectacle of expression and creativity. Watch Award-winning Classic Filipino Films for FREE this weekend, in partnership with Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and Ortigas Cinemas at Estancia Mall.