Go Lokal goes to Chinatown, showcases local craftsmanship and artistry

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Proudly Philippine-made premium items will be showcased at the Go Lokal x Manila Canvas pop-up store at the Atrium of Lucky Chinatown Mall in Binondo, Manila, from July 17 to 30, 2023.

Offering a wide range of products made by local craftsmen and artisans and carefully curated to bring only the best creations to market, the Go Lokal x Manila Canvas display will surely be a treat to mall-goers.

This is part of the ‘Wonders of Artisan’ mall event, bringing local craftsmanship and artistry under one roof. In addition to the Go Lokal x Manila Canvas exhibit, there will also be a series of art workshops during weekends, as follows:

July 22 (Saturday)

2:00 PM Watercolor Landscape Painting Workshop by The Postcard Makers

4:00 PM Flower Preservation by Care Channels

July 23 (Sunday)

2:00 PM Tea Appreciation by Tsaa Laya

3:00 PM Crochet with Krowsheyaarn

July 29 (Saturday)

2:00 PM Journaling and Notebook Making with 1372 Designs

4:00 PM Accessories Making with Disenyong Pinili

July 30 (Sunday)

2:00 PM Sketch and Paint with Tinta sa Abaca

4:00 PM Candle Making by Kakayanin PH

The art workshops are open to the public and free of charge.

A project of the Department of Trade and Industry – Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (DTI-BDTP), Go Lokal was conceptualized as a market access platform to help the country’s MSMEs enter the mainstream market. It provides market access to stores or spaces provided by retail partners such as malls and retail operators. At the same time, it also offers merchandise development assistance so MSMEs are able to produce commercially viable products.

Aspiring entrepreneurs may visit https://bit.ly/GoLokalApply to access all the documents and information needed to start their Go Lokal journey. Please note that applications should be endorsed by the applicant’s DTI Regional Office.

Follow Go Lokal on social media to stay updated about its programs and activities.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DTI.GoLokal

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dti.golokal/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DTI_GoLokal

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/DTIgolokal/

For concerns and clarifications, please email golokalph@dti.gov.ph.

Teleperformance Philippines joins ICT Awards Hall of Fame

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Teleperformance (TP) Philippines, a multi-awarded digital business solutions provider and CX management leader, was inducted to the Hall of Fame roster at the 17th International ICT Awards - Philippines (IICTAP) held at the Marriott Manila Hotel.

The “leading and most prestigious ICT awards in the Philippines,” organized by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (CanCham), honored TP and other sterling companies in the field of information and communications technology in the Philippines.

Teleperformance Philippines Chief Executive Officer and Country Head Francisco “Sisco” Lara welcomed the recognition saying, “It is remarkable to think that just months prior to this award by IICTAP, Teleperformance also gained a spot in the Philippines Best Workplaces, which was also such a huge deal given that it was backed by the team behind the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For. With this award and our recent triumph in adjacent award-giving bodies, TP has further advanced its leadership position in the industry.”

Before receiving the premier Hall of Fame award, Teleperformance was conferred by the IICTAP as the “BPO Employer of the Year” in 2011. Chief People Officer Jeffrey Johnson also shared his insight regarding the company’s most recent win, expressing gratitude to the Teleperformance Philippines family, and emphasizing the new challenge for the company to accomplish greater things in the industry.

“This victory wouldn’t be possible without the collective efforts of our people across all our sites in the country. With the company’s drive to expand in more cities and key areas supported by a stellar year-on-year growth, we are confident that we will continue to meet—and exceed—our exemplary record and achieve more in the coming years, Jeffrey stated.”

This year, Teleperformance celebrates its 26th year in the Philippines. The company stands proudly as one of the country’s top employers, providing rewarding, meaningful career opportunities for more than 50,000 Filipinos across 23 business sites in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Teleperformance is the first business, the largest employer, and first BPO company in the Philippines to be certified Great Place to Work® (GPTW) since 2018. This year TP Philippines is set for its sixth consecutive GPTW® certification through an independent survey participated by over 50,000 employees from 23 sites across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, TP rolled out Cloud Campus, a state-of-the-art remote work and management solution that ensured job security for its employees and operational continuity for its clients and business. Now, the company has two Cloud Campus hubs, one in the northern Philippine province of Ilocos Norte and one in the southern Philippine city of General Santos.

To learn more about Teleperformance Philippines and TP Cloud Campus, visit their website at www.teleperformance.com.

‘Pag ganyan, phishing scam yan!’ Mga panibagong e-wallet phishing scam na kailangang alamin at iwasan

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Nito lamang nakaraang linggo, ilang text message o tawag na ang natanggap mo mula sa numerong hindi mo kilala?

Kung dati ay advertisement lang ang laman ng mga ito, kapansin-pansin ang pagdami ng mga kahina-hinalang mensaheng may laman na link at mga taong nagkukunwaring namimigay ng papremyo. Sa dami na ng klase ng online scam na naranasan ng mga Pinoy, libu-libo pa rin ang nagiging biktima nito dahil gumagaling na ring magtago ng katiwalian ang mga scammer.

Sa pagsikat ng e-wallet sa Pilipinas, naging panibagong target ito ng mga scammer para makuha ang impormasyon ng users at magka-access sa kanilang mga account. Sa tinatawag na phishing scam, kadalasan ay nagpapanggap na lehitimong business, website, o empleyado ang scammer para madaling makuha ang lahat ng impormasyon para maka login sa account ng biktima. Kung dati ay sa text o email lang ito nangyayari, ngayon ay ginagawa na rin ito sa social media, tawag, at mga pekeng website.

Para protektahan ang mga users laban sa mga scammer, pinagtibay ng GCash, ang nangungunang e-wallet app, ang mga security features nito. Pinakilala nito ang DoubleSafe Face ID, kung saan bukod OTP at MPIN ay kakailanganin na rin ng selfie para ma-access ang GCash. Sa kabila nito, importante ring alamin ng lahat ng users kung ano ang mga kumakalat na phishing scam at paano ito maiiwasan.

● ‘Magtop-up para sa online gambling’ phishing scam

Patok na patok ngayon ang mga online gambling sites, kaya naman madalas din itong ginagamit ng mga scammer para mambiktima ng mga e-wallet user. Sa phishing scam na ito, ikaw ay dadalhin sa pekeng GCash website kung saan kukunin ang OTP at MPIN mo.

Ang modus:

Pagkatapos gumawa ng account sa pekeng gambling site, ipapalink sa iyo ang GCash account mo para makapag-top up ka. Mapupunta ka sa pekeng GCash website kung saan ipapa-enter sa iyo ang iyong mobile number at MPIN. Makakatanggap ka rin ng text na may kasamang OTP para i-link sa ibang device ang iyong GCash account. Sa oras na maibigay mo ang iyong impormasyon, maari nang maaccess ng mga scammer ang iyong account para nakawin ang iyong pera.

Paano ito maiiwasan:

Kapag pinapa-link ang iyong GCash account, tingnan nang maigi ang URL o pangalan ng link para masiguradong nasa totoong website ka ng GCash. Ang lehitimong GCash website ay nagsisimula sa https:// at nagtatapos ‘gcash.com.’ Sa kabilang banda, ang mga pekeng GCash portal naman ay maaaring may magkasunod na numero sa umpisa, may extra characters o may mali sa spelling (ex. Gccash vs GCash).

Kapag nagrerequest ng OTP para magbayad, basahin din nang mabuti ang text upang makasiguradong hindi mo nai-link sa ibang device ang iyong GCash account. Huwag ishare ang MPIN at OTP sa ibang tao, lalo na sa mga pekeng online gambling sites.

● ‘Nakahold ang account mo’ phishing scam

Sa phishing scam na ito, ang mga scammer ay nagpapanggap na representative ng mga kompanya at nagkukunwaring may emergency para madaliang ibigay ng mga biktima ang kanilang impormasyon.

Ang modus:

Makakatanggap ka ng tawag, text o mensahe sa social media galing sa isang account na nagpapanggap na empleyado ng GCash at sasabihan kang nakafreeze o nakahold ang iyong GCash account. Mag-aalok ito ng tulong upang ma-activate ang account mo, pero hihingin nito ang mobile number, MPIN at OTP mo. Kapag nakuha na nila ang mga mahahalagang impormasyon, maari na nilang buksan ang iyong GCash account at tangayin ang laman nitong pera.

Paano ito maiiwasan:

Hindi kailanman hihingin ng GCash na iactivate ang account mo sa pamamagitan ng tawag, text o chat. Laging alalahanin na lahat ng lehitimong transaksyon ay sa official GCash app lang dapat gawin, kabilang na ang pagresolba sa mga concerns sa iyong account.

Kung ikaw ay minamadali, maaring phishing scam ‘yan! I-check muna ang GCash app para tingnan ang status ng iyong account, at huwag i-share ang MPIN at OTP kahit kanino man – kahit pa sa mga taong nagpapakilala bilang empleyado ng GCash. Tandaan, hindi kailanman hihingi ng GCash ang mga impormasyong ito sa iyo.

● ‘Nanalo ka ng premyo!’ phishing scam

Sa pangatlong phishing scam, papaniwalain ka ng mga scammer na nanalo ka ng rewards o premyo mula sa GCash kahit na wala kang sinalihang raffle. Bibigyan ka nila ng link para makuha ang iyong impormasyon at gamitin ito para i-access ang iyong account.

Ang modus:

Sa scam na ito, may magpapanggap na GCash representative at magpapadala ng text o email na nagsasabing nanalo ka ng reward, cashback o premyo. Bibigyan ka rin ng link para makuha ang premyo, ngunit dadalhin ka nito sa isang pekeng website na kamukha ng GCash portal. Kapag nilagay mo ang iyong mobile number, MPIN at OTP, maari na nilang i-access ang iyong GCash account.

Paano ito maiiwasan:

Laging tandaan na hindi nagpapadala ang GCash ng link sa pamamagitan ng text, email at messaging apps. Sa ngayon, walang opisyal na rewards program ang GCash. Lahat ng lehitimong promos naman ay matatagpuan lamang sa loob ng official GCash app kaya huwag magclick sa mga link at huwag ibigay ang MPIN at OTP sa kahit kanino man. Ugaliing basahin ang mga text o email na matatanggap, lalo na ang mga mensahe na galing sa hindi inaasahan o kilalang sender.

Talamak man ang phishing scam sa Pilipinas, huwag magpabiktima. Sa oras na hingin ang inyong personal information sa labas ng GCash app or lehitimong GCash website, scam ‘yan!

Ngayong alam mo na kung anu-ano ang mga panibagong e-wallet phishing scam, mas mapapahalagahan mo ang iyong e-wallet, lalo na ang iyong mga personal na impormasyon. Kabilang na dito ang maigting na paalala na huwag mong i-share ang MPIN at OTP mo.

Kapag ikaw ay nakaranas ng phishing scam at mga kahina-hinalang aktibidad ukol sa iyong GCash account, maari mo itong i-report sa official GCash Help Center (help.gcash.com/hc/en-us) o i-message si Gigi sa website gamit ang, “I want to report a scam.”

Richmonde Hotel Iloilo celebrates eight years

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It was 2015 when Richmonde Hotel Iloilo opened its doors and pioneered the transformation of the hospitality industry in the Western Visayas region by introducing first-rate facilities and services world-class travelers deserve. Now, as it turns eight years old this month, the hotel is spreading cheer and good fortune with exciting room offers and an epic dinner experience.

Designed for those looking for a luxurious escape to revel in fun relaxation, Richmonde’s Celebrate Eight Room Packages will make any guest feel lucky indeed. For a day of soothing comfort and invigorating activities, book the Rejuvenate Package which is good for two persons and comes with an overnight stay in a Deluxe room with breakfast buffet at The Granary, choice of ventosa, aromatherapy, Moroccan full body, head+back, or head+foot massage service, PhP 1,500 worth of dining credits that may be used for food & beverage orders at any of the hotel’s restaurant outlets, namely The Granary, BizBar, or Zabana Bar, or from Room Service. This package is priced at only PhP 8,888nett.

Celebrate Eight Room Packages

 

Rejuvenate Package is valid for double occupancy and includes Deluxe room accommodations, breakfast buffet, in-room massage service, and PhP 1,500 worth of dining credits, for PhP 8,888 nett. Extra bed with breakfast is at PhP 1,500 nett.

The Rest & Recreation Rates are for two-night stays at double occupancy and start at PhP 8,888 nett (room only) and PhP 9,888 nett (with breakfast buffet).

Level up quality time with family and friends and create meaningful moments with the special Rest & Recreation Rates valid for two-night stays. Room accommodations for two persons go for as low as PhP 8,888 nett or PhP 4,444 nett per night (room only) and PhP 9,888 nett or PhP 4,944 nett per night (room with breakfast buffet).    

All above-mentioned rates include Wi-Fi access and complimentary use of the gym and pool. This special anniversary room offer is available until July 31, 2023, except July 21 & 22.

Panumdúman: 8 Course LaMeza Ilonggo Degustation Dinner

Some of the dishes included in the 8 course tasting menu: (L-R) Inasal Tacos (chicken inasal, Ilonggo inasal BBQ sauce, sinanglag taco shell, pickled vegetables, soy pearls, blistered leeks, calamansi aioli); Uhong (smoked medley of mushrooms, roasted onion puree, adobo XO, powdered kasuy, local cheese, fine parmesan); and Meringue de Sal (monggo paste, batuan jam).  

Richmonde Hotel Iloilo has always been known for its tasty and innovative menus that pay homage to Iloilo’s rich culinary heritage. For its 8^th anniversary, Richmonde presents Panumdúman, a unique one-night only gastronomic adventure that aims to capture the nostalgic flavors of our fondest childhood memories in an elevated degustation dinner. This 8 course LaMeza Ilonggo dinner will be served on July 20, 2023 from 6pm to 10pm at The Granary for PhP 4,800 nett per person. Prior reservations required as seats are limited.

As Richmonde Hotel Iloilo celebrates another year in the business, it is also primed and ready to serve its guests even better. According to General Manager Natalie Lim, “We owe our success to all the guests and clients who have supported us throughout the years. In return, I can assure you that we will continue to work hard to provide you with only superb products, excellent services, and most of all, happy, enriching experiences.” 

For inquiries and reservations, call (6333) 328 7888. To book a room, you may also call (63) 917 580 9058 or email stay@richmondeiloilo.com. To reserve a table for Panumdúman, you may also call (63) 917 563 3558.

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Richmonde Hotel Iloilo is the first hotel outside Metro Manila of local real estate giant, Megaworld Corporation. With its strategic location within the modern 72-hectare development of Iloilo Business Park, coupled with its world-class facilities, Richmonde Hotel Iloilo elevated the standards of the hotel industry in Western Visayas when it opened in 2015. Richmonde is among the growing number of homegrown brands under the Megaworld Hotels and Resorts group. For more information on Richmonde Hotel Iloilo, log on to www.richmondehoteliloilo.com.ph and for the latest news on the hotel, follow @RichmondeHotelIloilo on Facebook and Instagram.

Fun ways to use your Galaxy Watch when it’s synced with your Galaxy Phone

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The Galaxy Watch has been an indispensable partner to the Galaxy smartphone since 2018 for achieving fitness goals and tracking other health and wellness activities. But did you know that it also works as a portable planner for tasks and makes a great extension to your phone?

Five years since the launch of the first Galaxy Watch, it has evolved from a fitness tracker, to being a complement for the Galaxy smartphone in keeping tabs on different activities on your apps. Sporting a mini chatbox, planner, radio, and fitness tracker on your wrist has never been this helpful!

If you are deciding on getting your own Galaxy Watch, here are a list of ways it can make tasks so much easier or more fun when it’s synced to your Galaxy smartphone:

Track your health stats

Stay on top of your wellness goals as you check health data both on your Galaxy smartphone and Galaxy Watch. The Samsung Health app can be synced from your phone to the Galaxy Watch just by tapping “More Options” then “Settings”. Select the Samsung Watch accessory or “Scan for accessories” if not listed. This also allows you to also check on your heart rate and Electrocardiogram (ECG) levels from the app through your Galaxy Watch. At the end of a long busy day, sleep with your Galaxy Watch on and wake up to a sleep report of your body movements, heart rate, and oxygen levels.

Keep tabs on emails and schedules

As you gear up for a busy day ahead, checking your schedule and emails via your phone while on the way to work could be a hazard. But it's super easy to stay connected with your Galaxy Watch - you can sync your Gmail and Calendar app so your meetings and reminders are right on your wrist. You can even check your emails through the Galaxy watch, and recite your reply through the microphone and it will transcribe to text!

Play music on-the-go

Enjoy your favorite playlist during a workout, in transit, or as ambient sounds while finishing tasks at work from your Galaxy Watch through your connected Galaxy smartphone. Just ensure that the settings on your phone have the “Auto sync” on. To never miss the countless tunes on your Spotify playlist, simply download the app and your favorite tracks to your Galaxy Watch. Your tracks can be played even offline without having to bring out your phone with your your earbuds or the Watch’s speakers.

Check and respond to messages, anytime

If you receive a message via messaging apps in the middle of a workout or while enjoying a meal with friends, you can check or even type a quick reply using your Galaxy Watch as long as the message notification is activated. When a new message is received, a slight vibration or sound alert will appear immediately on screen. If you miss the alert, you can go back to the message by swiping the watch face to the right and you can compose a quick reply by tapping an emoji or tying a message.

Sync your devices fuss free

Enjoy all of these functions with your Samsung Watch when you connect it to your Samsung smartphone! Just enable your phone’s Bluetooth and the watch will connect to the phone. If you are connecting the watch to a new phone, simply reset your watch by pressing the “Home” and “Back” buttons and wait for reset to finish. Upon finishing the reset, go to “Settings” on the watch and select “General”. Then tap, “Connect to a new phone” and you’re good to maximize your Samsung Watch functions without having to pull out your phone.

Want to know more about what makes the Galaxy Watch an essential pair to your phone? Discover an all-new Galaxy as we showcase our latest technologies designed to open possibilities and transform lives. It’s going to make you want to Join the flip side.

Embark on a captivating journey as Samsung introduces a new cultural driving force – an all-new Galaxy at the very first Unpacked Event to be hosted in Seoul, South Korea. The global event will be streamed live on Samsung.com, Samsung Newsroom, and Samsung’s YouTube channel beginning on July 26 at 8:00 p.m. KST or 7:00 p.m. Philippine time.

Be the first to know about what’s in store for the next Galaxy, plus get an exclusive voucher. Sign up now at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023 https://www.samsung.com/ph/unpacked/ until July 26.