Get Freebies worth Php 6,000 when you pre-order HONOR Magic5 Pro NOW!

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HONOR Magic5 Pro is now available for pre-order until June 15 and you can get an HONOR Band 6 and Earbuds X3 Lite all worth Php 6,000!

HONOR Philippines just unveiled the Guinness World record-breaking HONOR Magic5 Pro on June 8, priced at Php 59,990. Pre-order until June 15 to avail the FREE HONOR Band 6 and Earbuds X3 Lite both worth Php 6,000.

HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng, Brand Marketing Manager Joepy Libo-on, and PR Manager Pao Oga with HONOR Stars Julie Anne San Jose and Rayver Cruz

“Since the launch of HONOR Magic5 Pro, we have received an overwhelming amount of pre-orders which meant the world to us. This feat encourages us even more to provide the service our HONOR fans deserve,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng.

In a magical evening, HONOR Magic5 Pro was officially introduced to the market on June 8, 2023. HONOR stars Julie Anne San Jose and Rayver Cruz serenaded the guests with a back-to-back performance while photographers Belle Dinglasa and Ryan Audencial discussed the powerful camera capabilities of HONOR Magic5 Pro.

One of the night’s highlights was the water dip test where HONOR Philippines Brand Marketing Manager Joepy Libo-on challenged Julie Anne and Rayver to showcase the water-resistant feature of HONOR’s new flagship.

HONOR Magic5 Pro Specs

The HONOR Magic5 Pro features a powerful Triple Main Camera combination comprising a 50MP Wide Camera, a 50MP Ultra Wide Camera, and a 50MP Telephoto Camera. With an increased sensor size for superior light sensing performance, the camera system produces photos in refined detail every time, no matter the lighting conditions. Ultra Fusion Computational Optics, a computational optical algorithm complementing the camera system, drastically improves image clarity at 3.5x-100x zoom, setting the device apart from other smartphones on the market.

Featuring a 6.81-inch LTPO Display with a unique Quad-Curved Floating Screen, the HONOR Magic5 Pro guarantees an immersive viewing experience whether users are browsing, gaming or reading.

This new HONOR flagship sports the latest Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform from Qualcomm®, enabling enhanced productivity and entertainment at all times. With the industry's first Wi-Fi and Bluetooth standalone antenna architecture, the HONOR Magic5 Pro improves Wi-Fi performance by 200% and reduces Wi-Fi latency by 30%.

Supporting 66W Wired and 50W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge, the HONOR Magic5 Pro packs with a super large 5100mAh battery to deliver a full day of uninterrupted usage.

Available in Midnight Black and Meadow Green, HONOR Magic5 Pro will be available for pre-order until June 15 for Php 59,990 with FREE HONOR Band 6 smartwatch and HONOR X3 Lite Earbuds both worth Php 6,000 at select HONOR and partner dealer stores or online via Lazada (https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.hsr3z), Shopee (https://shope.ee/1LApXmPIen), and Tiktok Shop (https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSLN2DNm1/).

HONOR Magic5 Pro will also be available via Globe Postpaid Plan 2499 with a one-time cashout of Php 17,900, and via Home Credit for as low as Php 1,718 monthly and on a 0% interest installment payment.

For more updates and announcements, you may visit HONOR’s website www.hihonor.com or social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines). To check out HONOR’s complete list of retail stores, go to https://www.hihonor.com/ph/retailers/.

Namana Crafts, the brand of choice for modern handicrafts, feature at Corporate Giveaways Show 2023

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Together carefully crafting eco-ethical products, opportunities, progress and sustainability is created.

Namana Crafts, the brand of choice for modern handicrafts is created by a hub of disadvantage groups locally and internationally.

Namana Crafts, operated by GT Artesania, is a social enterprise based in Quezon City that continuously searches for and collaborates with differently-skilled artisans living in underprivileged communities across the Philippines.

The main existence of this social enterprise is not just aiming to help differently skilled Filipino artisans' across the country discover their full potential and cultivate their uniqueness for them to translate their creativity into its best art form but also to provide a multi sector experience for these Filipino Artisans that focuses on developing right price strategies that are sustainable for the long term. Wanting the partner communities to overcome marginalization to eventually create better futures for their families and be a spark to their respective districts as well.

Quality is ensured by Manila community, from canvas, to real quality leather, to the best selling premium AWF leather

Opportunities come and go, but Person with disabilities (PWD) community located in Rizal created their own.

To improve Filipino artisans’ lifestyle by means of lifting them out of poverty through providing market opportunities, developing new skills and incorporating market-driven knowledge. Also, we aim to connect these Filipino artisans to our stakeholders by offering them quality products as it opts to transcend a better relationship with them.

Namana Crafts participates this longest-nunning and Best-Attended Corporate Gifts Expo, the Corporate Giveaways 2023 event to share sustainability stories and showcase products, handmade by partner communities.

See their crafts at the upcoming Corporate Giveaways Buyers Show happening at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City from June 14 to 16, 2023.

Visit:

IG: @namana.crafts

FB: facebook.com/namanacrafts

https://youtu.be/oRPyBEElK0I

LGEPH and Pasig City Government Collaborate for a Greener Future on World Environment Day

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LG Electronics Philippines (LGEPH), in collaboration with the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) of Pasig City, celebrated World Environment Day by organizing a tree planting activity. The event, held on June 5, 2023, aimed to promote environmental conservation and sustainability in the community.

Turnover of plants / Commencement of the Tree Planting Activity

MD, CFO, and PDs with the representatives from City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO)

World Environment Day, established by the United Nations in 1972, serves as a global platform to raise awareness about the importance of protecting the environment and natural resources. Recognizing this crucial initiative, LGEPH Managing Director, Mr. Sungjae Kim, expressed gratitude to the volunteers for their participation in the tree planting activity.

"Our goal is to create a more nature-friendly environment, ensuring a sustainable community in the long run," stated Mr. Sungjae Kim during his opening remarks. "LG has always been committed to making the world a better place, and this event reflects our dedication to environmental stewardship."

Turnover of plants / Commencement of the Tree Planting Activity

MD with the representatives from The City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) Ms. Sonia Fuentes Fuentes (the person holding the plant) and Mr. Jimster Samson.

The tree planting activity saw the active involvement of 51 LGEPH employees, including the Managing Director, CFO, and Product Directors. They were joined by 10 volunteers from the CENRO of the Pasig City government, forming a collaborative effort to make a positive impact on the local environment.

51 LGEPH employees including the Managing Director, CFO and PDs volunteered to the Tree Planting Activity. They were joined by 10 volunteers from the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) of the Pasig City government

A total of 350 saplings were planted, comprising various tree species. The selection of trees included 50 Salingogon Trees, 50 Bougainvillea, 10 African Talisay, and 240 Pintabebua. These saplings will contribute to the beautification and enhancement of the local ecosystem.

LGEPH Managing Director Mr. Sungjae Kim planting a sapling

during the Tree Planting Activity on World Environment Day.

LGEPH remains committed to corporate social responsibility and environmental sustainability. Through initiatives like the tree planting activity, the company aims to inspire others to take an active role in preserving the environment and fostering a greener future.

"We would like to express our sincerest appreciation to all the volunteers who participated in this meaningful event," concluded Mr. Sungjae Kim. "Together, we can make a significant difference and create a more sustainable world for future generations."

For more information about LG Electronics Philippines and its environmental initiatives, follow LG Philippines on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube and Tiktok. LG products are available in all authorized dealers nationwide both in-store and online. Visit lg.com/ph for a complete list of our retail partners. You can also visit LG's Official Flagship Stores in Lazada and Shopee.

Smile Train and Lifebox Distribute Pulse Oximeters to Partner Hospitals, Organizations

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Under the global Smile Train-Lifebox Safe Surgery and Anesthesia Initiative, 24 treatment centers in the Philippines receive pulse oximeters for safer surgeries

Distribution of Lifebox Pulse Oximeters to the Cranio Facial Foundation of the Philippines

Distribution of Lifebox Pulse Oximeters to the Marikina St. Vincent General Hospital

Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft-focused organization, and Lifebox, a global nonprofit that saves lives through safer surgery and anesthesia, are distributing 40 pulse oximeters to 24 healthcare facilities in the Philippines, ultimately contributing to 52,000 safer surgeries in the Philippines over the next year.

“Smile Train has worked with Lifebox for over a decade to equip hospitals with essential monitoring tools that are not only necessary for cleft surgery but can be used for other medical procedures and in treating COVID-19. While Smile Train is working toward expanding our reach in more communities, we are also looking for more ways to support and invest in our local healthcare partners,” says Kimmy Coseteng-Flaviano, Smile Train’s Vice President, South East Asia.

In 2020, Smile Train and Lifebox launched the global Smile Train-Lifebox Safe Surgery and Anesthesia Initiative and together provided 8,800 pulse oximeters to support healthcare providers worldwide in responding to COVID-19. In 2022, the two organizations launched the Lifebox-Smile Train Pulse Oximeter to scale up access to anesthesia monitoring - to make 14 million surgeries safer. Pulse oximeters are needed to measure the blood's oxygen level and are essential for patient monitoring during anesthesia and in intensive care.

A recent report released by Smile Train and Lifebox, “A Critical Gap: Pulse Oximetry in Low- and Middle-Income Countries,” highlighted that 15% of operating beds in low- and lower-middle-income countries lack a pulse oximeter, with 42% of recovery beds unable to provide vital monitoring after surgery.

In the Philippines, Lifebox-Smile Train Pulse Oximeters have been distributed to Marikina St. Vincent General Hospital, San Fernando Hospital in Pampanga, Allegiant Regional Care Hospital in Lapu-Lapu City, and Tebow CURE Hospital in Davao City. More partner hospitals and organizations are expected to receive the pulse oximeters in the coming months. This work is part of 1,000 pulse oximeters currently being distributed to Smile Train partner hospitals worldwide for safer anesthesia care as part of the global Smile Train-Lifebox Safe Surgery and Anesthesia Initiative.

This 2023, Smile Train Philippines celebrates a landmark of more than 75,000 cleft surgeries performed. This remarkable feat is made possible by its dedicated network of partners including Lifebox, helping improve children’s access to surgery and providing comprehensive care to cleft-affected patients nationwide.

“By partnering with Lifebox to support the medical communities that our local partners operate in, Smile Train is ensuring safer surgery for every child with a cleft across the globe,” said Flaviano. Aside from the Philippines, countries including Kenya, Somalia, and Honduras have also received these pulse oximeters.

Inconsistent Government Policies Drive Frustrated APAC Corporate Leaders to Call for Clean Energy Coalitions

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BayWa r.e., a global renewable energy developer, independent power producer, service provider and solar distributor, today released its Asia Pacific (APAC) Energy Report, titled “Asia’s Climate Goals at Risk - the Urgent Need for Greater Accord”. While the report highlights much good progress being made with the renewable energy transition, the APAC region has reached a critical point. Headwinds and pressure in the region, such as the implications of the Russia-Ukraine war, lack of support from governments and volatile prices of energy and interest rates pose a serious risk to the pace of change and climate goals. Frustrated by inconsistent government policy, companies are taking the lead and calling for intercompany coalitions to advance sustainability goals.

The study is BayWa r.e.’s first report for the APAC region. It was conducted by Kantar, the world’s leading data, insights and consulting company and surveyed energy decision makers in Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, The Philippines, and Vietnam.

Niranpal Singh, Managing Director Malaysia, BayWa r.e. Energy Solutions Sdn. Bhd

“Geopolitical tensions, rising costs, and inflation continue to be opposing forces for the energy transition in the Asia Pacific region. Challenges on the road to the transition will persist, and it will be imperative for corporates and governments to come together to overcome them. The APAC Energy Report has shown that corporate leaders are motivated to gather their peers and competitors and call for more public-private partnerships to fulfill the global net-zero goals. We hope that with this urgent call to action, substantial progress can be seen in green energy adoption within the APAC region.” Niranpal Singh, Managing Director Malaysia, BayWa r.e. Energy Solutions.

Key Findings

Slow government implementation of renewable energy policies and unpredictable policy environments in local markets are listed within the top three barriers indicated by respondents, at 36% and 33%, respectively. For example, 59% of respondents in Southeast Asia believe that instead of pushing for green energy, governments in this region will increase their support for fossil fuel-based energy in the next two to three years. While for corporations in Oceania and East Asia, 47% believe that government support for fossil fuel-based energy will remain unstable in the next two to three years. To help the transition towards green energy, 42% of APAC corporates believed that government tariffs on brown energy will support their organisation’s push towards renewable energy.

While the outlook for the renewable energy transition is one of challenges and obstacles to be overcome, the urgent need for change is recognized by APAC corporates. Close to half of the corporations surveyed have made energy transition a priority, with 48% of APAC companies aiming to increase the use of renewable energy by more than 40% over this decade. Within this group of companies, 79% are looking to achieve it in the next five years, providing cause for optimism.

Companies surveyed also saw the value in transitioning towards cleaner energy options, with 54% concluding that renewable energy will give companies a better image. Half of all respondents surveyed also agreed that utilising renewable energy would give them some kind of business advantage, and another 42% suggested that green energy would give them an advantage in talent recruitment and retention at a time when large scale commercial roof-top solar has become cheaper than subsidised power in Southeast Asia.

Accelerating the Transition

Corporate leaders surveyed for the report acknowledged the greater need for collaboration with peers and competitors and to accelerate the clean energy transition. Two-thirds (68%) of companies that are leading the change towards renewable energy strongly agree that companies should form coalitions and work together to achieve sustainability goals. The same number of respondents also indicated support for countries in APAC to work together to provide renewable energy.

The report concluded that the next decade would be critical in the region’s push towards its energy transition but will be made further challenging due to a multitude of issues such as geopolitics, international conflicts, rising costs of living and inflation, even as the climate crisis worsens.

The transition from traditional energy is now critical and must happen at a much greater pace. Corporate decision-makers must take the lead in powering the change within APAC and band together, while working with and putting pressure on governments, to accelerate this process and rapidly advance renewable energy adoption.

The report by BayWa r.e. and Kantar was conducted at the end of 2022. 346 energy decision influencers at organisations with 100 or more employees in Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, The Philippines, and Vietnam were surveyed for the study. The report is part of a series of energy reports produced by BayWa r.e. The last report focused on U.S. corporate energy buyers and decision-makers in 2021. The APAC Energy Report can be downloaded here.

BayWa r.e. AG (BayWa r.e.):

At BayWa r.e. we r.e.think energy - how it is produced, stored and can be best used to enable the global renewable energy transition that is essential to the future of our planet.

We are a leading global developer, service supplier, solar distributor and solutions provider and have brought over 5 GW of energy online and manage over 10 GW of assets. We are also an Independent Power Producer with an expanding energy trading business.

BayWa r.e. works with businesses worldwide to provide tailored renewable solutions. Operating 100% carbon neutral, we are also committed to our own sustainability journey.

Every day, we are working hard to actively shape the future of energy in a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

Our shareholders are BayWa AG, a €27.1 billion global business, and Energy Infrastructure Partners, a leader in energy infrastructure investment.