Banwa Private Island Appoints Janet Oquendo as Island Manager

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Banwa Private Island is thrilled to announce the appointment of Janet Oquendo as Island Manager. It will be a warm tropical welcome home for Janet, who was integral to the pre-opening phase as head of operations on the island. She now returns to Palawan from Mexico, where she was Hotel Manager of the luxury-eco resort, Cuixmala for two years.

With over 25 years of international hotel management experience, Janet is a seasoned hotelier who has worked extensively in Aman luxury resorts, hotels and private residences across continents, in pre-opening and operational roles.

Commenting on her new role heading day-to-day operations of Banwa Private Island, Janet says: “It is a privilege to get my feet back on the pristine sands of the island, where truly exclusive experiences are created and where sustainability is at the heart of luxury and intuitive service. This is very much aligned with me personally as well as professionally and I am so happy to be back."

Peter Nilsson of Banwa Private Island says: “We are pleased to welcome Janet home to this exciting role as Island Manager. Previously, she was instrumental in carving out the Aquos Foundation's conservation and sustainability values. These values remain at the heart of everything we do. Her in-depth understanding of our ethos, alongside her skills in exceptional guest experiences, make Janet a unique fit for Banwa Private Island.”

Promo Alert: Buy the New OPPO Reno8 5G 12+256GB or any OPPO Phone and Get Big Discounts on IOT Devices

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Enjoy up to Php 1,000 discounts on OPPO IOT devices when you purchase any OPPO smartphone until January 31

Calling all OPPO fans! Kickstart your year with not just one, but two brand new OPPO devices, as the global smart device brand offers special IOT discount vouchers for every smartphone purchase for the month of January. Whether it’s a smart watch, earbuds or even a tablet, let OPPO help you hit your goals, increase productivity, and maximize downtime this year with this new year promo.

One of the reasons you should take advantage of this promo is being able to enjoy the highest discount on OPPO IOT devices if you purchase OPPO’s recently launched smartphone under the OPPO Reno8 series, the OPPO Reno8 5G 12+256GB. The new OPPO Reno8 12+256GB comes in a new glossy, fingerprint resistant color of Sunkissed Beige with a larger RAM at 12GB and 256GB ROM. With this, you can experience an upgraded performance that is smoother compared to the OPPO Reno8 5G original release. Capture more memories with a larger storage and experience no lags for better productivity.

Along with your new OPPO Reno8 5G 12GB+256GB, you will also get an exclusive discount of Php 1,000 off on IOT devices worth over Php 3,000. You can make a fresh start to the year with a new mobile phone, plus your very own ultra slim OPPO Pad Air, the ever reliable OPPO Band 2, OPPO Watch Free, OPPO Enco X2, and many more.

Customers who are eyeing other OPPO smartphones can also take advantage of a Php 700 discount voucher for any IOT product worth over Php 3,000, or a Php 500 discount voucher on IOT gadgets under Php 3,000. You can grab a new pair of the OPPO IOTs like the Enco Buds first release, the Enco Buds 2, Enco Air, and even smartwatches like OPPO Band.

This is your sign to upgrade and experience better performance with IOT devices that are made to pair perfectly with a new OPPO smartphone. Don’t walk, but run to any OPPO Brand store or retailer nationwide because these promos will only last until January 31, 2023!

For more information on OPPO smartphones and IOT products, visit https://www.oppo.com/ph/ or check out OPPO Philippines’ official social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. To get the best care for your OPPO devices, visit your nearest OPPO Care Center or contact us on our website, via Facebook.

 

Ring in the new year with exciting Xiaomi upgrades

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 Get up to 43% off on Xiaomi AIoT products from January 20 to June 20, 2023

Welcome the new year with exciting upgrades and unbeatable prices from Xiaomi. Up to 43% off on select smart gadgets and appliances are on tap from January 20 to June 20, 2023 available in authorized Xiaomi stores and its official Shopee and Lazada stores online.

Xiaomi's AIoT products are known for their high-quality, affordability, and cutting-edge technology. These products are designed with the user in mind, providing a host of features that make life simpler and more efficient.

Following is a list of smart devices with huge price slash from official Xiaomi stores. Find the perfect AIoT product for you.

Xiaomi Band 7

One of the most feature-packed wearables in the budget fitness tracker category, the Mi Band 7 offers all-day heart rate, blood oxygen, and stress tracking and supports 120 types of exercise. It boasts a large 1.62-inch, always-on display, an improved charger design, plus a compact, sleek design that doesn’t draw attention. Normally priced at PHP 2,499, it is available for a low price of only PHP 2,099 during the promo.

Xiaomi Watch S1

One of Xiaomi's top smartwatches, the Xiaomi Watch S1 features stainless steel casing, a 1.43-inch AMOLED display, long battery life, 117 fitness modes, dual-band GPS, and an all-day comprehensive health monitor. It comes in a black stainless-steel case with black straps as well as a silver variant with brown straps. Regularly available for PHP 10,999, it now comes at a low price of only PHP 7,999.

Xiaomi Watch S1 Active

The Xiaomi Watch S1 Active is highly recommended for fitness fanatics who like extreme sports, as it has the capability to track your workouts and is extremely durable, making it perfect for outdoor activities such as running, cycling, and swimming.

The watch has a 1.43" AMOLED display, a huge 470mAh battery, and is packed with a heart rate monitor (with blood oxygen sensor), plus an accelerometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, atmospheric sensor, and ambient light sensor. Normally priced at PHP 8,999, it is now more affordable at only PHP 5,999.

Xiaomi Buds 3

The Xiaomi Buds 3 offers an outstanding design, a comfortable fit, and flagship-level noise cancellation to provide excellent sound quality. The HiFi sound quality takes your listening experience to a whole new level, delivering clear and detailed audio, while the battery life ensures up to 7 hours of playback on a full charge and up to 32 hours when used with a charging case. Usually available for PHP 4,999, it is being offered at a promo price of PHP 2,999.

Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro

The Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro earbuds provide an unbeatable combination of well-balanced audio, strong noise cancellation, and a comfortable design, making it an ideal choice for those who want an immersive listening experience. It comes equipped with a dual-magnet dynamic driver that delivers superior sound quality with a balanced frequency range, plus a powerful noise cancellation technology that blocks out ambient noise and distractions so you can focus on your music or calls. Normally priced at PHP 6,999, this item is now available for PHP 3,999.

Xiaomi Truclean W10 Pro WE

The Truclean W10 Pro Wet Dry Vacuum offers an innovative cleaning experience with its hassle-free roller brush, which vacuums, mops, and cleans the floor in one pass, leaving a sparkling finish. Its vacuum head design is perfect for getting into tight corners and edges, and its cordless design allows for quick, effortless cleaning of any area in your home or office. You can now purchase this item for  only PHP 17,999, instead of its regular price of PHP 26,999.

Find out more about Xiaomi's AIoT products. Head over to their official Xiaomi Facebook page. You can also check out Xiaomi’s official Shopee and Lazada page.

Sony Electronics Launches Two New Walkman® with Enhanced Sound Quality and Longer Battery Life

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Sony recently announced two new music players, the NW-ZX707, and the NW-A306 to the Walkman^® series family. Both players are designed for listeners to enjoy music the way the artist intended with high-quality sound with a sleek design.

Built with updated components of high-end models, the NW-ZX707 offers astonishing sound quality. With enhanced battery life, a balanced connection, a larger 5" display, and Wi-Fi compatibility for easy downloading and streaming functions, it is also portable and stylish for the most demanding music lover.

Inheriting the philosophy of the Signature Walkman^®, the NW-ZX707 has upgraded fine-tuned capacitors and an FTCAP3 (High polymer capacitor), and a large solid high polymer capacitor that offers large capacitance and low resistance. While an OFC milled block covering the digital block, allows the NW-ZX707 to bring listeners sound that appears to rise-up from silence. Additionally, a large 8mm coil for balanced output creates an improved sound resolution across all frequencies. All four kinds of components stated here are also used in the latest Signature Walkman^® model.

High polymer capacitor and large 8mm coil for balanced output

NW-ZX707 integrates a DSD Remastering Engine where PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) audio is resampled into an 11.2 MHz DSD (Direct Stream Digital), offering even more ways to enjoy music.

The NW-A306 is designed for discerning users looking for high-quality sound and style. This stylish and compact music player lets consumers download and stream more of the music they love. With full Wi-Fi^® compatibility, weighing just only 7 ounces, and with the comfort and function of both a 3.6” touch screen and tactile physical music controls, the NW-A306 series is dedicated to delivering exceptional music experiences right from the users’ pocket.

The premium aluminium milled frame on the NW-A306 provides superior rigidity for low impedance and clear, stable sound and solid bass.

NW-A306

NW-ZX707 and NW-A306 Common Features

Faithful sound reproduction

S-Master HX digital amp technology, independently developed for Walkman® is compatible with the native DSD format. It reduces distortion and noise across a wide range of frequencies, for rich and full-bodied sound, further enhanced by a new high-quality sound lead-free solder.

S-Master HX

Just like the latest Signature Walkman^® model, both models apply a reflow solder containing gold, whose effect is significant in the overall improved sound localization and wider sound space.

To realize both music players’ evolutionary sound, a dual clock, film capacitor, and fine sound register have been precisely placed within each Walkman^®.

Updated DSEE Ultimate for Enhancing Streaming Music Quality

The NW-ZX707 and the NW-A306 both use Edge-AI (Artificial Intelligence), and DSEE Ultimate™ (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) which upscales compressed digital music files in real-time. The evolving algorithm now delivers even greater benefits for CD-quality (16-bit 44.1/48kHz) lossless codec audio. Restoring acoustic subtleties and dynamic range provides a richer, more complete listening experience.

NW-A306

With further progress from its predecessor models, consumers can enjoy DSEE Ultimate for upscaling their music, whether it is Wi-Fi^® streamed or downloaded. Now, listeners can also enjoy DSEE Ultimate with wireless headphones.

NW-ZX707

The NW-ZX707 and the NW-A306 both feature a longer battery life compared to previous models so listeners can immerse themselves in more of their music. The NW-ZX707 has a battery life of up to 25 hours[i] of 44.1kHz FLAC playback, up to 23 hours¹ of 96 kHz FLAC High-Resolution Audio playback, or up to 22 hours² even when streaming. The NW-A306 has a battery life of up to 36 hours¹ of 44.1kHz FLAC playback, up to 32 hours¹ of 96kHz FLAC high-resolution audio playback, or even up to 26 hours[ii] with the streaming service apps to meet the demand of consumers.

NW-ZX707

Sustainability in Mind

The new Walkman^® series is not only designed to be stylish but also with the environment in mind. No plastic is used in the packaging material for the NW-ZX707 and the NW-A306, reflecting Sony’s commitment to reducing the environmental impact of our products and practices. 

Availability

The NW-ZX707 is priced at PHP 44,999.00 while the NW-A306 is at PHP 19,999.00 and will be available in select Sony Authorized Dealers nationwide starting February 10, 2023.

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About Sony Electronics Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. 

Based in Singapore, Sony Electronics Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation. It serves as the regional headquarters for Sony’s electronics business, overseeing Asia, Middle East and Africa regions. For more information on Sony’s products and services, please visit www.sony-asia.com

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About Sony Corporation

Sony Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation and is responsible for the Entertainment, Technology & Services (ET&S) business. With the vision of “continuing to deliver Kando and Anshin to people and society across the world through the pursuit of technology and new challenges,” Sony will create products and services in areas such as home entertainment & sound, imaging, and mobile communications. For more information, visit: www.sony.net.   

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[i] When using Sony original music player app.

[ii] When in offline mode.　

Metro Pacific Health signs Collaboration Agreement with mWell, the Philippines’ first fully integrated health app

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Metro Pacific Health (MPH) and Metro Pacific Health Tech Corporation (MPHTC) have signed a Collaboration Agreement to deliver the best possible healthcare services to the Filipino people. MPH, the largest integrated healthcare network in the Philippines, and MPHTC, the developer of the country’s first fully integrated health platform, mWell, are both under the corporate umbrella of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC).

The collaboration involves several areas of cooperation, including integration of services, branding and marketing partnership, and the streamlining of resources and services to make the healthcare-related services of MPH and MPHTC available to as many Filipinos as possible. The agreement will allow MPHTC and MPH to align their efforts in engaging with patients and doctors to get them onboard the Metro Pacific Group’s healthcare ecosystem.

This follows MPH’s unveiling of its blueprint for growth to expand services to meet customer needs better, modernize healthcare with state-of-the-art technology in medical science and data, improve the end-to-end customer experience, and make world-class quality healthcare more accessible to many Filipinos.

As the country’s leading and most-valued integrated healthcare network, MPH shall harness the power of technology to deliver world-class treatment with compassionate care at accessible prices for every Filipino. Recognizing the challenges of providing healthcare in the scattered islands of the Philippines, MPH shall roll out virtual care and online consultations via its digital platform mWell MPH.

Through this platform, patients can access the outpatient services of MPH's nationwide network of 19 hospitals, 22 outpatient care centers (OCC), and its roster of thousands of doctors accredited within the MPH network.

MPIC Chief Finance, Risk and Sustainability Officer and mWell CEO Chaye Cabal-Revilla with MPIC Chairman and CEO, Manny V. Pangilinan

MPIC Chairman and CEO, Manny V. Pangilinan says, “Our mission is to create a truly responsive healthcare system for the Filipino. We should allow more permanent access to medical services and the answer is technology. This partnership complements the health service that is delivered traditionally through our hospital network, facilitated by the reach and equity of the mWell brand. Our digital infrastructure transcends the geographic limitations of traditional delivery platforms.”

With mWell MPH, patients can schedule face-to-face or 24/7 virtual consultations with doctors holding clinics at MPH hospitals or OCCs, order medicines for pick-up or home delivery, and schedule onsite or home service laboratory and diagnostic procedures. mWell MPH will also provide patients with easy access to their electronic medical records (EMR) and the ability to share these with their doctors.

MPIC Chief Finance, Risk and Sustainability Officer and mWell CEO Chaye Cabal-Revilla during the signing ceremony with MPH Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Harish Pillai and MPH Chief Transformation Officer Celso Bernard G. Lopez.

“mWell MPH is our effort to provide a digital front door to our network of integrated healthcare services delivered by our hospitals and other fulfillment centers,” said Celso Bernard G. Lopez, MPH’s Chief Transformation Officer, while adding that “mWell MPH will allow our customers to experience a patient journey like never before, which leverages on digitalization and synergies across our network.”

For doctors, mWell MPH will allow them to easily access a full calendar and appointment management system for consultations at the clinic or virtually. This is in addition to the platform's EMR management system and the ability to seamlessly order procedures and prescriptions from MPH facilities for their patients. Doctor-to-doctor referrals and multi-disciplinary patient management are also made possible by the platform.

“Metro Pacific Health is the heart of Filipino healthcare. As we complete the development of our digital platform and tap into mWell’s reach and brand, we shall care with compassion, cure with expertise, and serve a wider network of patients while responding to the needs of more doctors nationwide,” said MPH’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Harish Pillai.

“At the forefront of digital healthcare, mWell in partnership with Metro Pacific Health, will utilize the power of the mWell and mWell MPH platforms to provide better healthcare for more Filipinos—this is our shared north star” said MPIC Chief Finance, Risk and Sustainability Officer Chaye Cabal-Revilla.

mWell MPH will be made available to MPH partners, such as smaller hospitals, primary care clinics, and maternity clinics. As the Philippine Government prepares for the launch of the Universal Healthcare Act, the use of a virtual care platform by these partners will allow them to refer their patients with more specialized needs easily to the country’s leading hospitals, such as Makati Medical Center, Cardinal Santos Medical Center, Asian Hospital and Medical Center, Riverside Medical Center, and Davao Doctors Hospital.

mWell’s fully integrated health ecosystem provides access to over 500 family doctors, specialists, and mind health experts. Aside from 24/7 consultation, mWell offers fitness and nutrition programs designed by experts and the mWellness Score—a digital tracker that measures physical health, step count and sleep daily. Insurance products, home care, medicine delivery, and emergency service are also available on the app. mWell’s advocacy programs include the National mWellness Day—the biggest nationwide digital medical mission and mWell OnTheGo, a portable digital clinic for remote communities and partner LGUs.

ABOUT Metro Pacific Health Metro Pacific Health (MPH) is the largest integrated private healthcare network in the Philippines with 19 hospitals and counting all over the archipelago. MPH and its network of hospitals, outpatient care centers, and healthcare colleges are currently embarking on a digital transformation roadmap to achieve its vision as an integrated healthcare services network.

ABOUT mWell

mWell, is the health technology platform developed by Metro Pacific Health Tech Corporation that offers telemedicine, health and wellness programs, e-commerce, among others, in an integrated, tech-based healthcare digital ecosystem. Metro Pacific Health Tech Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation, the leading infrastructure investment company in the Philippines with investments in various infrastructure assets, including healthcare. As part of the MPIC Group, mWell is committed to work towards the achievement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being. It also supports the MVP Group’s Gabay Kalusugan advocacy focusing on quality and affordable healthcare.