Beko Unveils Latest Home Technology Innovations At IFA Berlin 2022

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Guided by their belief that healthy living is only possible on a healthy planet, global appliance brand Beko has developed products and technologies such as the HarvestFresh and SteamCure technology that not only make consumers' lives easier but also preserve nature while allowing people to enjoy and live a convenient and healthy lifestyle.

Last Friday, September 2, Beko showcased its new product innovations at IFA Berlin 2022, one of Europe's largest home electronics and consumer trade shows. These latest home solutions include Beko's new game-changing innovation, SaveWater.

The SaveWater technology will be globally launched in September this year. This technology in dishwashers, washing machines/tumble dryer couples has been crafted to provide quality and water-efficient cleaning. Developed with water efficiency at heart, the new SaveWater line by Beko gives back a total of up to 7.8 liters of water at every cycle to you and the world.

Alongside SaveWater, Beko's line of products at IFA reflects its deep commitment to sustainability and mission to develop durable and quality products that help consumers live healthier and in harmony with the environment.

Make Your Dishes Perfectly Clean And Use Water Efficiently With Beko's SaveWater Dishwasher

Beko's SaveWater dishwasher delivers water-efficient cleaning while offering the lowest water consumption in the Beko range.

With a capacity of 16 place settings, it consumes only 6.9 liters of water to wash a full load efficiently. The SaveWater feature saves water from the last rinse phase in the dishwashing cycle, storing it hygienically and safely in the machine's specially designed water tank. This can be re-used at the beginning of the next wash, helping to save households 2.6 liters of water with every wash using the Eco program.

The water in the tank is discharged after a maximum of 72 hours if the dishwasher is not used during that time to ensure hygienic and safe conditions.

Conserve Water And Still Have Quality Cleaning With Beko's SaveWater Washing Machine/Tumble Dryer Couple

Designed to provide water efficient and quality cleaning, the SaveWater washing machine and tumble dryer couple also have a gentler impact on the environment.

The SaveWater tumble dryer feature works with compatible Beko washing machines where water collected during the drying cycle is fed directly into the washing machine to be used in the next washing cycle.

Ideal for busy households, the tumble dryer feature conveniently collects up to 5.2 liters of water during each drying cycle, safely storing this to supply the washing machine with water. The innovative technology was specifically developed to solve the challenge of clean, reusable water collected in tumble dryer tanks, which is typically safe for household cleaning.

The SaveWater technology conserves water sources by saving water for further use, as it is designed with water efficiently at its heart.

Consume Up to 30% Less Energy Than Class 'A' Energy Rating With Beko’s New Washing Machines With AquaTech® Feature

Beko's AquaTech® Washing Machine harnesses the cleaning power of water to conserve energy while continuing to deliver quality cleaning results.

The intuitive solution premixes detergent with the water used in the wash and cascades this onto fabric before cleaning, which saves power at the start of the washing machine cycle.

This waterfall effect enables the detergent to penetrate textiles deeply, boosting the efficiency of the power of the wash itself and helping to ensure a stellar result from a fast and gentle wash.

Beko's AquaTech® Washing Machine also conserves energy by reducing vigorous drum movements and utilizing the powerful force of the water itself to produce clean results.

The innovative AquaTech® technology enables households to benefit from fast and gentle programs and consumes up to 30% less energy than the class 'A' energy rating limit.

An 8kg load of laundry could now be washed within 30 minutes, removing the need for multiple cycles and reducing the risk of textile damage from the washing.

So, this September, get ready to see the game-changing and environmental-friendly impact of Beko's SaveWater technology.

It is no wonder that Beko has become one of the top large home appliances brands in Europe and one of the pioneers in sustainability alongside its parent company, Arçelik. Their sustainability mission, a holistic approach to implementing innovative technologies in production to minimize environmental impact, and a way of applying environmentally packing alternatives helped them do so.

For more information about Beko in the Philippines, go to http://beko.ph or visit their Facebook page.

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ABOUT BEKO

Beko is the international home appliance brand of Arçelik, which is a multinational household appliances manufacturer that operates with 12 brands and employs over 40,000 people worldwide. It is one of the top three large home appliances brands in Europe* in the white goods sector.

Beko has been focusing on healthy living for years, raising awareness and developing products that make healthy living possible and convenient. Beko’s brand mission is ‘healthy living is only possible on a healthy planet’. Beko is committed to protecting the planet by designing and manufacturing energy-efficient products and investing in resource efficiency in production.

The brand has been in the Philippine Market for seven years and is currently available in select All Home, Anson’s, Appliance Cetrum, Asian Home Appliance, Automatic Center, Fair N Square, Goldtech (S&R), Great World, HAT, Lazada, Manila Imperial, Robinsons Appliance (Landers), Savers, Shopee, SM Appliance and Western Appliance. This year, Beko will be made available soon in other appliance stores nationwide as it continues to expand its distribution to other retail channels.

Beko is committed to protecting the planet by designing and manufacturing energy-efficient products and investing in resource efficiency in production.

For information, follow @bekoph on Facebook and Instagram or go to http://www.beko.ph.

Beko, Beko Pilipinas, Beko Pilipinas Corporation, Live Like A Pro, Home Appliances, European Appliances, SaveWater Technology, SaveWater, IFA 2022

U-Ber Cherry discounts this September at Shopee and Lazada 9.9 Sale

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The official Christmas countdown is on as we step in our first “Ber” month. Start your holiday shopping early by checking out these CHERRY items that you can score at lower prices during the Shopee and Lazada 9.9 Sale on September 9-11, 2022.

Be creative with your Christmas list by giving smartphones and gadgets to your nearest and dearest. Here are some ideas from Cherry Mobile:

• · A smartphone that’s as low as P1,499? That’s possible! Grab the Cherry Mobile Flare S7 Lite from its original SRP of P3,299 exclusively this 9.9 Sale. This works best as a secondary phone for those who are hands-on entrepreneurs with its provision for dual SIM cards. It can also be used to take product photos and send real time to customers with 8MP + 2MP Dual Rear & 5MP Front Cameras.

• · The superbly stylish Cherry Mobile Flare S8 Prime is all yours for as low as P3,999, a huge chop from its P7,999 OSRP. It features 16MP + 5MP Dual Rear & 16MP Pop-up Front Cameras for those who enjoy taking photos and is also perfect for endearing fashionistas with its available hues: Emerald Blue and Ocean Pearl.

• · Delight your inaanak with a back-to-school essential that’s totes perfect for his classes. Get the Cherry Mobile Superion S2 Tab with FREE Keyboard for only P2,999 from P3,699. It runs on Android 10 Go Edition and is equipped with a 7-inch screen so it can be easily carried around, perfect for little kids and their tiny school bags!

• · Know a globetrotter? The Cherry Roam T1 Style ought to be the most useful present. Get it with a Credit Voucher Card worth P500, all for only P2,740 from P5,490. This compact device provides internet connection outside the country to up to 5 devices.

Aside from mobile gadgets, homebodies are also in for a treat with these Cherry Home products that are available at huge discounts:

• · What tita wouldn’t jump for joy when they receive the Cherry Digital Air Fryer which you can buy for as low as P2,499 from P3,990. It comes with seven cooking presets for easier food preparations and a healthy frying option that cuts fat up to 80%, highly ideal for those with strict diet.

• · Cold months are coming so it pays to be extra protected. Feel confident this season by equipping your loved ones with the Cherry Ionizer with Air Purifier and Humidifier which you can score for just P2,499 from its original P4,000 SRP. It has 99.98% PM 2.5 purification rate with 4-stage air purification, and emits up to 170 million negative ions (healthy anions) for cleaner and more breathable air at home.

• · Make a furparent smile by gifting them with the Cherry Pet Smart Pet Fountain for as low as P3,499 from P5,500. It keeps canine and feline friends hydrated, ensuring that they take in sterilized water with a UVC light to kill germs and 3-stage filtration system. It can also be controlled remotely through a smartphone via the Cherry Home app.

More Cherry Mobile and Cherry Home products are set to fill up your Santa bag on September 9-11, 2022 so make sure to save the date as early as now. 

To purchase, visit:

Shopee: https://shopee.ph/cherryhomeph

https://shopee.ph/cherrymobileph

Lazada: https://www.lazada.com.ph/shop/cherry-home/

https://www.lazada.com.ph/shop/cherry-mobile

Singlife launches ‘Cash for Goals (Education)’ a better way to fund your child’s ambitions

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Filipino Parents understand that quality education is the best way to pave a better life for their children. However, college tuition fees are expensive and continue to increase annually. To make sure there is money when it’s needed, they need to start building an education fund as early as possible. Singlife Philippines developed Cash for Goals (Education) to help parents prepare for education expenses.

• Start investing with just Php 2,500 with Singlife’s Cash for Goals (Education)’

Helping parents provide for their children

Cash for Goals (Education) helps parents save and grow their money so they can afford their child’s college tuition fees. Singlife makes this hassle-free by making the product available on GCash, which is accessible anytime, anywhere through any mobile device. The purchase experience is designed to be informative, user-friendly, and transparent so that parents can learn how the product works and make a purchase in just a few minutes.

Singlife has made investing for a child’s college fund budget-friendly. Initial investment starts low at only Php 2,500 and additional investments can be as low as Php 500/month. And it’s easy to stay consistent with monthly investing as funds are automatically deducted from the parent’s GCash account for convenience.

Through Cash for Goals, the parent’s money is invested in the Singlife Smart Investment Fund - a peso-denominated investment-linked fund that aims to earn more than traditional savings accounts by primarily investing in a mix of Philippine fixed-income and equity classes. The fund is managed by ATRAM, one of the country’s leading asset management companies.

On top of helping parents save and grow their money, Cash for Goals (Education) also ensures that the child has money for college in case anything unfortunate happens to his/her parents. If the parent investing in the child’s college fund passes away, Singlife will ensure that the target amount is available for the child by the time he/she enters college.

Singlife provides a better way

What makes Cash for Goals (Education) better than the run-of-the-mill investment-linked insurance product is that 100% of the parents’ money is invested, as compared to other products that charge very high entry fees. For parents, this translates to their investments earning more than 50% versus other products in the market, especially during the early years.

The product’s low cash out makes saving for education budget-friendly for every-Juan (and Maria). Cash for Goals (education) is available for as low as Php 500/month after a one-time initial investment of just Php 2,500. And when things get tight and parents need to withdraw funds for emergencies, they can do so without any fees or charges at any given time.

“As parents, we want to provide all we can for our children to help them reach their big ambitions and education is key to that. It is better to start as early as possible to avoid being confronted with the high cost of education when the need is already there and when our budgets might be constrained. To help parents be ready, we created ‘Cash for Goals (Education)’ and give them a better way to plan, save and grow funds for their child’s education,” says Rien Hermans, Singlife’s CEO.

Cash for Goals (Education) is the first unit-linked investment product offered by Singlife Philippines. The company develops products that help customers plan, save, and invest for their financial future.

To learn more about Singlife’s Cash for Goals product visit our website (http://singlife.com.ph/cash-for-goals/) or go to GCash (http://go.gcash.com/SinglifeCFGE).

Happy Birthday, Mama Mary as we celebrate the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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On September 8th, we celebrate the birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Her birth brought us the dawn of hope, and salvation to the world. She was born without sin. She was full of grace, and definitely the favored one, and so very blessed among women. So she should be the sacred vessel and worthy Mother of the Son of God.

September 8: Our Lady's Birthday 

The feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated each year on the eighth of September. Usually it is the custom of the church to celebrate the feast day of a saint on the date of their death as this is truly their "die natalis", the day remembered as their birth into everlasting happiness. Mary, however, entered this world sinless through the privilege of the Immaculate Conception and is the firstborn of the redeemed. 

Her nativity is a cause for great joy as it is considered the" dawn of our salvation" as Pope Paul VI wrote in the document, Marialis Cultus in 1972. 

There is no reference in the Sacred Scriptures to the birth of Mary. That which is known about Mary's nativity is found in the Apocrypha, principally the Protoevangelium of James which has been dated by historians prior to 200 AD. This book gives us a detailed account of the birth of Mary which begins in the fifth chapter and even gives a detailed conversation between Mary's mother, St. Anne and the midwife. 

The earliest document commemorating this feast comes from the sixth century. 

It is generally believed that this feast originated in Jerusalem since there is evidence, in the fifth century, of a church dedicated to St. Anne, located north of the Temple in the neighborhood of the Pool of Bethesda. Sofronius, the Patriarch of Jerusalem, affirmed in the year 603 that this was the location of Mary's birth. After the Council of Ephesus in 431 AD, the cult of the Blessed Virgin Mary increased significantly. This, combined with the influence of the Apocrypha, may have been a factor in the increase of popular devotion of the people toward Mary 

It is generally believed that the date of September 8 was chosen to celebrate the Nativity of Mary since the civil year began in Constantinople on September 1. Scholars believe that this date was chosen since it was symbolic that the "beginning" of the work of salvation should be commemorated near to the beginning of the new year. The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary was later fixed at December 8, nine months prior. 

This feast day was introduced in Rome from the Eastern Church in the seventh century . The Syro-Sicilian Pope St. Sergius I, who reigned from 687-701, prescribed a litany and procession be part of the liturgical celebration of this feast day. Paschasius Radbertus (d.860) wrote that this feast of Mary's Nativity was being preached throughout the universal church and it became a holy day of obligation for the west by the year 1007. 

The primary theme portrayed in the liturgical celebration of this feast day is that the world had been in the darkness of sin and with the arrival of Mary begins a glimmer of light. That light which appears at Mary's holy birth preannounces the arrival of Christ, the Light of the World. Her birth is the beginning of a better world: "Origo mundi melioris." The antiphon for the Canticle of Zechariah at Morning Prayer expressed these sentiments in the following way: "Your birth, O Virgin Mother of God, proclaims joy to the whole world, for from you arose the glorious Sun of Justice, Christ our God; He freed us from the age-old curse and filled us with holiness; he destroyed death and gave us eternal life." 

The second reading of the Office of Readings is taken from one of the four sermons written by St. Andrew of Crete ( 660-740 ) on Mary's Nativity. He too used the image of light: "...This radiant and manifest coming of God to men needed a joyful prelude to introduce the great gift of salvation to us...Darkness yields before the coming of light."

A secondary theme of joy also appears throughout the liturgical celebration. The entrance antiphon at Mass states: "Let us celebrate with joyful hearts the birth of the Virgin Mary, of whom was born the Sun of Justice, Christ our Lord." It is with these two themes of both the approach of light and joy that the faithful senses the great happiness and festive nature on this beautiful feast of Mary's birthday. 

• The above article appeared in the Fairfield County Catholic January 1996.

Welcome the “Ber” months at Xiaomi’s 9.9 Mega Sale on Shopee and Lazada

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Xiaomi welcomes the arrival of the “Ber” months by giving away up to PHP4,000 discount on some of its smartphones and AIoT gadgets this 9.9 Mega Sale season.

From September 9 to 11, Xiaomi fans can enjoy huge discounts on Xiaomi’s best-selling devices via Shopee and Lazada – including the company’s flagship, the Xiaomi Mi TV P1 43" Android Smart TV.

Discounted AIoT products

Known for its “bezel-less” design, the Xiaomi Mi TV P1 43" Android Smart TV gives viewers an immersive viewing experience, with its full-sized 43-inch screen at 4K UHD resolution, delivering true-to-life images with more detail and greater depth.

Normally available at Php 18,990, buyers can get this Smart TV for only Php 14,990 – a whopping discount of Php 4,000.

For those looking for a smaller-sized Xiaomi TV, the 32-inch version is also up for grabs. Boasting of the same ground-breaking design, the Mi TV P1 32" Android Smart TV offers viewers a higher screen-to-body ratio delivering a clearer, more immersive viewing experience.

Previously pegged at Php 10,990, the device will be available at a low price of only Php 8,990.

Xiaomi fans on the lookout for an amazing deal on earphones can opt between the Xiaomi Buds 3 and the Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro – both with up to 40dB active noise cancellation depth. Acknowledged as a mid to high-end device, Xiaomi Buds 3 has a marked-down price of Php 4,199 (regular price is Php 4,999).

Meanwhile, boasting of features like wireless charging, head tracking, multi-point pairing, plus a sleek matte design, the Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro is marked-down at Php 5,999 (regular price is Php 6,999).

In the smartwatch category, there's the Xiaomi Watch S1 Active and Xiaomi Watch S1. Both are fitness and health trackers, with 1.43-inch AMOLED displays. Varying in features, their biggest difference is in design. The Watch S1 Active is priced at Php 7,999 (from Php 8,999). Meanwhile, the Xiaomi Watch S1 is priced at a low Php 9,799 (regular price is P 10,999).

Audiophiles should definitely check out Xiaomi’s Mi Box S. Powered by Android TV, this 4K Ultra HD Streaming Media Player is marked down at only Php 2,799 (from a regular price of Php 3,499).

Those looking for an easier way to cook healthier food with less oil and low-fat may want to consider getting the Mi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L now at only Php 2,999 (down from Php 3,599).

Xiaomi has four stand-out air purifiers on sale (with discounts up to Php 1,500). The Xiaomi Air Purifier 3C is marked-down at Php 4,799, while the Xiaomi Air Purifier 3H is made available at only Php 6,999. On the higher-end, the Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 is marked-down at Php 8,999, while the Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro is at Php 11,499.

To take your home cleaning to the next level, Xiaomi has also made available four robot vacuum cleaners to choose from, slashed off their regular prices by up to Php 2,000. The Mi Robot Vacuum Mop Essential is now at only Php 6,999. Its sequel, the Mi Robot Vacuum Mop 2, is available at only Php 12,499. The lite version, the Mi Robot Vacuum Mop 2 Lite, is priced at Php 8,099, while the higher-end version is pegged at Php 16,499.

For those looking for a more traditional, handheld vacuum cleaner, there’s Xiaomi’s Mi Handheld Vacuum G10 at Php 9,999, and the Mi Handheld Vacuum Light at only Php 4,499.

Upgrading your home security is also now more affordable with the Xiaomi Mi Wireless Outdoor Security Camera Set at only Php 3,999 (down from a regular price of Php 4,799).

Marked-down Xiaomi smartphones

Those looking for a high-quality budget phone can’t go wrong with the Redmi Note 11 4+64. Previously priced at Php 8,999, the 90Hz AMOLED phone is made even more affordable at only Php 7,999.

If it is a multitasking tablet you want, there’s the Xiaomi Pad 5 6+128, which allows you to enjoy watching videos, playing games, or just surfing the Internet. Normally priced at Php 17,999, it is pegged at only Php 15,689.

For a lightweight phone that packs some good specs, you may want to grab the g Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE 8+128. Regularly priced at Php 18,999, the consistent top-seller is marked-down at just Php 16,999.

If you're looking for a phone for creating stunning photography and studio-grade videography, then the Xiaomi 11T 8+256 is definitely for you. Normally available at Php 24,999, you can get the phone for only Php 22,999 during the promo.

For an even higher gear computational photography and videography, with pro-grade cameras, professional special effects and creative options are right at your fingertips, then you must opt for the Xiaomi 11T Pro 12+256. With a regular price of Php 29,999, this phone is marked-down for only Php 27,999.

The complete list of participating Xiaomi products at special 9.9 prices:

Product Name	SRP	Promo Price	Discount
Mi TV P1 32" Android Smart TV	10,990	8,990	2,000
Mi TV P1 43" Android Smart TV	18,990	14,990	4,000
Xiaomi Buds 3	4,999	4,199	800
Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro	6,999	5,999	1,000
Xiaomi Watch S1 Active	8,999	7,999	1,000
Xiaomi Watch S1	10,999	9,799	1,200
Mi Box S	3,499	2,799	700
Mi 3.5L Air Fryer	3,599	2,999	600
Xiaomi Air Purifier 3C	5,999	4,799	1,200
Xiaomi Air Purifier 3H	8,499	6,999	1,500
Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4	9,999	8,999	1,000
Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro	12,999	11,499	1,500
Mi Robot Vacuum Mop Essential	8,999	6,999	2,000
Mi Robot Vacuum Mop 2 Lite	9,599	8,099	1,500
Mi Robot Vacuum Mop 2	13,999	12,499	1,500
Mi Robot Vacuum Mop 2 Pro	17,999	16,499	1,500
Mi Handheld Vacuum G10	11,499	9,999	1,500
Mi Handheld Vacuum Light	5,999	4,499	1,500
Xiaomi Mi Wireless Outdoor Security Camera Set	4,799	3,999	800
Redmi Note 11 4+64	8,999	7,999	1000
Xiaomi Pad 5 6+128	17,999	15,689	2310
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE 8+128	18,999	16,999	2000
Xiaomi 11T 8+256	24,999	22,999	2000
Xiaomi 11T Pro 12+256	29,999	27,999	2000

Xiaomi’s AIoT products are available on Shopee via this link, and on Lazada with this link.

To avail of Xiaomi’s Smartphone products, click here for Shopee, and click here for Lazada.