August 10, 2022

You can now #PayWithGCash for your Viu subscription

GCash, the leading e-wallet app in the country, is bringing you a convenient and hassle-free way of enjoying the latest Asian content anytime and anywhere through Viu, the leading Asia-based over-the-top (OTT) video streaming service in greater Southeast Asia.

Even if you don’t have a credit or debit card, you can now get access to Viu’s popular and current content, including Viu original content, dramas, variety shows, anime and movies from Asia – all you need is your GCash account!

Viu has recently premiered the Viu Original Adaptation of KDrama suspense drama Flower of Evil, starring Piolo Pascual and Lovi Poe. The adaptation is also being shown in Viu’s 16 markets across Asia, the Middle East and South Africa 48 hours before its television broadcast in the Philippines.


Enjoy Flower of Evil, Why Her?, Miracle, Eve and more Asian entertainment to the fullest when you subscribe to Viu’s premium plan. Enjoy ad-free viewing and unlimited downloads, and view via TV app or TV casting with Full HD-1080p video quality. With a premium plan, you can also skip spoilers because you get to watch ahead of anybody else by getting access to your favorite shows as fast as 8 hours after their original telecast.

Paying for your Viu account using GCash is simple. 
Here’s how:
  • Create a Viu account or login through the mobile app.
  • Tap P49 for you first 3 months
  • Pay with GCash via App Store or Google Play.

Philips commits to install an innovative range of multimodality imaging solutions at Makati Life Medical Center for enhancing patient’s experience

Manila, Philippines – Royal Philips , a global leader in health technology through Basemed Inc., has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Life Nurture Inc. to install a range of multimodal health technologies at the newest specialty care destination in Makati City- the Makati Life Medical Center. The solutions to be installed for diagnosis and treatment include the Philips Azurion 7 C20, the Philips Ingenia Prodiva 1.5T CS, the Philips BV Vectra mobile C-arm system, Philips Incisive CT 128 Slice, and the Philips MobileDiagnost wDR.

·        Innovative imaging solutions include the Philips Azurion 7 C20, Philips BV Vectra mobile C-arm, and the Philips Ingenia Prodiva 1.5T

·        The range of technology is engineered with advanced efficiency tools to optimize workflow and deliver higher quality patient care

Executives from Philips, Basemed Kare Inc., and Elekta, during the contract signing agreement, February 26, 2022. (Left to right: Basemed Kare Inc. director Karl Zapanta, Philips sales and clinical modality head Seneriza Castro, Basemed Kare Inc. president Bernadette Zapanta, Basemed Kare director Christian Dominic Isip and Elekta regional sales marketing manager Deonne Rosales)

“At Philips, we believe in breaking down boundaries and removing the complexities that stand in the way of delivering seamless access to healthcare,” said Natasha Kwan, Regional General Manager, Philips Health Systems for Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines and Growth Markets, Philips APAC. “Our integrated imaging solutions for diagnosis and treatment enable more connected care, and more confident decision-making. Through cutting-edge machines and equipment, we look forward to working with Makati Life Medical Center to provide top-quality value-based care to people within and beyond the borders of the city,” she added.

Dr. Dennis Sta. Ana, President and CEO, Makati Life Medical Center said “Makati Life Medical Center is committed to care delivered in the best interests of the patient. From our roster of medical and surgical specialists, to state-of-the-art machines and equipment, we endeavor to ensure high standards of diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. As an innovative leader in healthcare, we are glad to partner with Philips to enable access to technology that brings quality care to our patients and saves more lives in the process.”

The Philips Azurion 7 C20 is a next-generation image-guided therapy platform that enables clinicians to easily and confidently perform open and minimally invasive procedures in one room. With high safety standards and low radiation exposure to benefit both patients and staff, the platform comes with a unique user experience that helps in optimizing laboratory performance and providing superior care.

Engineered for a revolutionary workflow that delivers MRI speed and productivity, the Philips Ingenia Prodiva 1.5TCS leverages imaging solutions built on proven dStream digital broadband technology present in over 2000 installations worldwide. The Breeze Workflow accelerates work by reducing the number of positioning steps by up to 34%[1], while its simple smart user interface with SmartExam automates many exams to streamline workflow and enhance exam consistency.

Dedicated to orthopedic surgical procedures including trauma, spine, and pain management, the Philips BV Vectra mobile C-arm system is compact yet intuitive to operate. Its 1x1K high-resolution digital imaging chain delivers high-quality images quickly and consistently – further improving workflow in high-pressure operating environments.

Designed with state-of-the-art efficiency technologies and the latest in network security, the Philips MobileDiagnost wDR provides the exceptional quality of a Philips premium DR room in a flexible mobile X-ray system.

The Philips Incisive CT system offers intellect in every step, with CT Smart Workflow. The smart workflow bring advances that matter in day-to-day imaging, in the assessment and diagnosis of pulmonary damage.



[1] Based on internal study comparing workflow with Achieva

Xiaomi Again Advances on the Fortune Global 500 List

Beijing, CHINA –
Xiaomi Group ranked No. 266 on the 2022 Fortune Global 500 list announced today. The global technology company, which is the world’s third largest smartphone manufacturer, moved up the list for the fourth year in a row.

Xiaomi first appeared on the Fortune Global 500 list as No. 468 in 2019, just nine years after its founding. The fast-growing company has improved its ranking every year since – to 422 in 2020 and to 338 last year.

According to Fortune Magazine, Xiaomi, which first entered the Fortune Global 500 List in 2019, has advanced more than 200 positions in four years, making it the fastest rising Chinese technology company.

Xiaomi's revenue and adjusted net profit hit new highs in 2021. Total revenue of Xiaomi Group in 2021 reached RMB 328.3 billion, a year-on-year increase of 33.5%. Its adjusted net profit reached RMB 22 billion last year, a year-on-year increase of 69.5%. Xiaomi Group's overseas-market revenue in 2021 increased by 313.7% year-on-year, accounting for 49.8% of its total revenue. In the first quarter of 2022, this proportion increased to 51.1%.

Thanks to its "Smartphone × AIoT" strategy, Xiaomi's global smartphone shipments hit a record high in 2021. Its AIoT products also expanded rapidly, building a rich product ecosystem around smartphones. According to Canalys, Xiaomi ranked third in the global smartphone industry with a market share of 14.1% in 2021. Its smartphone sales ranked first in 14 markets and was in the top five in 62 markets. As of December 31, 2021, more than 434 million smart devices were connected to its platform (excluding smartphones, tablets and laptops), a year-on-year increase of 33.6%. The number of its global MIUI monthly active users reached 509 million, a year-on-year increase of 28.4%.

In 2021, the share of Xiaomi's high-end smartphone shipments increased to about 13% of its total smartphone shipments, nearly doubling from the previous year. Meanwhile, Xiaomi has continued to increase its investment in research. In 2021, Xiaomi's R&D expenditure was RMB 13.2 billion, a year-on-year increase of 42.3%. In the next five years, Xiaomi's investment in research is expected to exceed RMB 100 billion. As of March 31, 2022, Xiaomi has been granted more than 26,000 patents; its global patent applications exceeded 53,000.

Going forward, Xiaomi is committed to building amazing products with honest prices so that everyone can enjoy a better life through innovative technology.

Emirates Skywards makes a splash this summer with thousands of Skywards Miles on offer

· Fly, stay, rent, shop this summer and earn thousands of Skywards Miles

· Enjoy discovering the world and earn more Miles wherever you go - in the air and on ground.

 

Dubai, UAE: = Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty program of Emirates and flydubai, is giving members even more reasons to explore the world this summer with exclusive bonus Miles offerings. Enjoy splurging and rack up Miles this August on flights, hotel stays, car rentals, lifestyle partners and much more.



Earn up to 15,000 Miles on hotel stays*

 

  • Emirates Skywards Hotels: Earn up to 15,000 Miles per night with more than 400,000 hotels, in more than 900 destinations worldwide.
  • Atlantis The Palm, Dubai: Earn up to 10,000 bonus Miles for a three-night stay.
  • IHG Hotels & Resorts: Earn 1,000 bonus Miles per stay at any of the Intercontinental Hotels worldwide.
  • Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts: Earn double Miles per stay at any of the Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts worldwide.

 

Earn up to 6,000 bonus Miles on car rentals*

 

  • Avis: Earn 6,000 bonus Miles per rental worldwide.
  • Hertz: Earn up to triple Miles on car rentals worldwide.
  • SIXT: Earn up to 3,000 bonus Miles per rental worldwide.

 

Earn thousands of Miles on shopping*

 

  • The Bicester Collection: Earn thousands of Miles this summer at the popular luxury shopping destinations within The Bicester Collection. Members can earn double Miles on all spends and triple Miles based on achieving the minimum spend criteria.
  • utu: Get a chance to win a whopping 100,000 bonus Skywards as well as earn up to 1,750 bonus Miles with utu Tax-Free. Continue to earn Skywards Miles on Tax refunds in 50 countries across Europe, Asia and the Middle East with utu Tax-Free app.

 

Click here to learn more about Emirates Skywards’ summer specials.

 

Emirates Skywards has more than 29 million members worldwide. The loyalty program offers four tiers of membership: Blue, Silver, Gold and Platinum, with each tier earning exclusive privileges. Members can earn Skywards Miles with partners ranging from airlines, hotels and car rentals to financial, leisure and lifestyle brands. Skywards Miles can be redeemed for an extensive range of rewards, including flight tickets on partner airlines, flight upgrades, hotel stays, tickets, hospitality at sporting and cultural events, tours and money-can’t-buy experiences.

 

For more information, visit www.emirates.com/skywards.

 

*Terms and conditions apply

 

*Offer is valid during the specified booking period

A new “Lite” device is coming


Xiaomi
is launching a new “Lite” device in the Philippines. Fans can expect to see it at Authorized Xiaomi Stores soon.

Keep your eyes peeled on Xiaomi Philippines’ Facebook and Instagram pages for the official announcement.

For more details, visit https://www.mi.com/global/


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About Xiaomi Corporation

Xiaomi Corporation (“Xiaomi”) was founded in April 2010 and listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on July 9, 2018 (1810.HK). Xiaomi is a consumer electronics and smart manufacturing company with smartphones and smart hardware connected by an IoT platform at its core.

Embracing our vision of “Make friends with users and be the coolest company in the users’ hearts”, Xiaomi continuously pursues technological innovations, compelling user experience and operational efficiency. The company relentlessly builds amazing products with honest prices to let everyone in the world enjoy a better life through innovative technology.

Xiaomi is one of the world's leading smartphone companies. The company’s market share in terms of smartphone shipments ranked no. 3 globally in the first quarter of 2022. The company has also established the world’s leading consumer AIoT (AI+IoT) platform, more than 478 million smart devices connected to its platform (excluding smartphones, tablets and laptops) as of March 31, 2022. Xiaomi products are available in more than 100 countries and regions around the world. In August 2022, the company made the Fortune Global 500 list for the fourth time, ranking 266, up 72 places compared to 2021.

Xiaomi is a constituent of the Hang Seng Index, Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, Hang Seng TECH Index and Hang Seng China 50 Index.

For more information about Xiaomi as a company, please visit https://www.mi.com/global/discover/newsroom

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