2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge: Top 5 Proposals to be Unveiled at Global Final Demo Event in Singapore

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OPPO announces that it will host the Global Final Demo Event of the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge on October 18 in Singapore. During the event, fifteen start-ups will present their innovative proposals as they vie for a place in the global top 5.

On May 8, the OPPO Research Institute initiated the OPPO Inspiration Challenge for the second year — a global platform created to empower entrepreneurs and technology professionals worldwide. Following an intensive evaluation process and three regional demo events in Boston, Shenzhen, and Bangkok, OPPO has selected 15 innovative proposals from 687 submissions spanning 66 countries and regions to advance to the Global Final Demo Event.

As part of its mission of “Technology for Mankind, Kindness for the World,” and to better prepare the 15 start-ups for the global final, OPPO will collaborate with Deloitte China to launch a dedicated Acceleration Camp prior to the Global Final Demo Event. From October 16-17, the 15 finalists will be invited to participate in technical workshops and a simulated final. They will also be paired with senior OPPO executives, technology experts, and high-profile external mentors with whom they will have the opportunity to discuss advanced technologies, industry trends, and business prospects across digital health, accessible technology, and sustainability. The 15 teams will then showcase their demos or prototypes in the dedicated exhibition area at the final event. Among them, selected teams who have already been working with OPPO will also unveil their latest prototypes to the public.

On the day of the Global Final Demo Event, the judges of the OPPO Inspiration Challenge will evaluate the 15 proposals based on the four criteria of Feasibility, Innovation and Originality, Long-term Potential, and Social Values. The top 5 proposals will be announced at the event, with each winning team being awarded a prize of US$50,000 along with opportunities to help further develop and commercialize their ideas. OPPO will also announce the two winning proposals of the People’s Choice Award in the “Inspiration for People” and “Inspiration for the Planet” categories. Voted for by the public, the awards recognize the profound impact that innovative technology has on people’s daily lives.

The livestream of the Global Final Demo Event will be alive at 2PM (GMT+8) on Oct 18th. For more details about the event and the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge, please visit https://www.oppo.com/en/proposal/.

HONOR PH bags 1 Silver, 4 Gold Awards at the Marketing Excellence Awards 2023

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Leading smart devices provider HONOR Philippines won big time at the Marketing Excellence Awards 2023 on October 13, 2023, taking home a total of five awards – 4 Gold and 1 Silver. The prestigious event was initiated by Marketing-Interactive and the entries were judged by a diverse pool of marketers around the country.

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HONOR Philippines wins a total of five awards at the 

#MarketingExcellenceAwards 2023!

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 From left to right: HONOR Philippines PR Manager Pao Oga, Vice President Stephen Cheng, Brand Manager Joepy Libo-on, and Sr. PR Officer Denis Santos at MEA 2023

“To go up against some of the most established brands in the country and to be chosen as a nominee is an achieviment in itself. We have never expected to win the major awards as this was our first time joining. These awards go to our ever-loyal HONOR fans who inspire us everyday to be better and to do better,” said Stephen Cheng, Vice President of HONOR Philippines.

Banking on the massive success of HONOR X9a 5G, HONOR Philippines won silver in Excellence in Viral Marketing, Gold in Excellence in Content Marketing and Excellence in Experiential Marketing. The tech brand also swept the talent awards bagging Gold in both Marketing Leader of the Year (Stephen Cheng) and Marketing Team of the Year!

Overall, HONOR Philippines was tied with SM Supermalls in second place for the highly-coveted Marketer of the Year Award and was also a finalist to four more categories; Excellence in Brand Strategy, Excellence in Communications/Public Relations, Excellence in Launch Marketing, and Excellence in Social Media Marketing.

HONOR Philippines wins Silver in Excellence in Viral Marketing, Gold in Excellence in Content Marketing, Excellence in Experiential Marketing, Marketing Leader of the Year, and Marketing Team of the Year

Make sure to follow HONOR for more exciting updates and announcements via: 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/.

 

AirAsia Philippines CFO to future leaders: Success is about giving, not gaining

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Success goes beyond the material things in life, and lies in the value of giving, not gaining. Thus said AirAsia Philippines Chief Financial Officer Ray C. Berja in the latest episode of Orange Chair, a social media series by UBX, the Philippines’ leading Open Finance Platform, featuring today’s top thought leaders and influencers.

“There can only be so much to gain and at the end of the day, it’s about sharing your life, and being an inspiration to others”, noted Berja, who was the pioneering Managing Director of airasia Superapp Philippines.

“I think life is all about giving, not gaining. Being successful is not about how much money there is in your bank account, or about how big or how many houses you have, or followers you have in social media. I think success is more than that. Success is the ability to help others, to empower others. It is a long and continuous pursuit in life,” he said.

Berja also advised future leaders to be hungry in “Rs:” Results and Respect.

He said budding leaders should be able to deliver on their promises to their stakeholders, while respecting each person equally – no matter their status in life. Both of which circles back to his Northstar philosophy of “giving not gaining.”

His story started in a small town in Cagayan, where his mother single handedly raised him and ran a humble karinderya to sustain their daily needs. His mother, whom Berja describes as strong and courageous, also served as an important role model in his life and guided him as he grew up.

After graduating from high school from University of St. Louis of Tuguegarao, he entered the Philippine Military Academy but eventually returned home after realizing that it was not the path he wanted to pursue. Wanting to excel in life, and with only P3,000 in his pocket, Berja was inspired to go to Manila, which called out to him as a big city full of possibilities.

In the capital, he initially worked as a striker for police officers. Eventually, as they discovered his proficiency for simple data processing tasks on the computer, they made him do clerical work until he was doing more and more important tasks for higher ranking officials. It was during this time that Berja decided he wanted to pursue a college degree. He eventually earned the title of Certified Public Accountant after passing the board exam and finishing his accountancy degree from Philippine School of Business Administration QC. Ray continued his lifelong pursuit to learn and get better; he completed his MBA from Ateneo Graduate School of Business and Regis University, Diploma in Fintech from Said Business School Oxford University, Certified Management Accountant from Australia, and Certified Financial Consultant from Canada.

Berja’s humble beginnings are integral to who he is as a person and as a professional to this day.

“It taught me a lot about hard work, commitment, and integrity in all pursuits,” he said.

To date, Berja has many awards under his name. He was named FinTech CFO of the Year and Best Aviation CFO of the Global CFO Excellence Awards in 2019 and 2020. He was also included in the inaugural list of Philippines’ Top 30 Leaders on LinkedIn in 2022 and Aspire Top 50 Finance Leaders in SEA. But while he holds his current position as one of the top executives of the world's best low-cost airline, Berja’s journey is unlike any other.

Faith has also been one of his pillars in life. Despite his many responsibilities and his continued success in management and business, he is also a published author. In 2021, he released “Faith and Grace Everyday”, a 365-day devotional walkthrough inspired by his life experiences during the pandemic and his overall journey.

“When you hit the ground so hard, you can only bounce back the highest you ever can. The trust I had in God, it empowered me and helped me do that,” Berja said.

At the end of the day, faith is a central theme in his success story. More than the spiritual aspect, he credits his achievement to his family and all the other people who supported him along the way.

“The good thing is, someone has to guide you. In my journey in life, many people have helped me. Despite my many mistakes and flaws, I had many people who believed in me,” he shared. He also advised aspiring leaders to do the same, and to always give back regardless of where their work can take them.

“You never know, they could be someone someday,” Berja said.

Orange Chair is a Youtube series developed by UBX, the leading Open Finance Platform in the Philippines, which showcases inspiring corporate stories that give audiences business insights, enabling the company to further drive its goal of including everyone.

XTREME Appliances' Holiday Salebrasyon: Swak'to sa Pasko Promo Now Available at XTREME Concept Stores — Get a Chance to Win a Home Makeover!

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Been eyeing that new appliance for months? We all know that buying major appliances are often expensive but they can be affordable at certain times of the year like the holiday season. Now that the “-ber” months are here, XTREME Appliances will make sure that you are in for an upgrade on your appliances.

Avoid the holiday rush and start shopping early because XTREME Appliances’ “Holiday Salebrasyon: Swak'to sa Pasko'' promo starts this October! Enjoy discounts and bundles on participating appliances or score up to 64% discount until December 31, 2023.

Holiday Salebrasyon: Swak’to sa Pasko Promo

October 1 to October 31, 2023 – XTREME Appliances offers a big discount on a wide range of its “XTREME '' line whichincludes TV, Microphone, Speakers, and Amplifiers. Filipinos in general love singing especially during holidays. Who doesn't have great memories on Christmas Sing Off, right? While some of the best entertainment appliances are quite luxurious, XTREME Appliances is going for the quality and affordability of the product. This whole month, customers can get big discounts and freebies that are definitely swak’to sa Pasko!

November 1 - November 30, 2023 – Whether you’re looking to purchase a present or upgrade your home appliances, XTREME has the right gift guide for you. Choose from Refrigerator, Washing Machine. Air Conditioner, Gas Range, or Rangehood or have them all because you can get it all for a reasonable price!

December 1 - December 31, 2023 – Finish the year strong by adding new home appliances to make your life easier in different areas of your home. Old appliances can make tasks more challenging, new ones can help make your chores much more convenient and efficient.With these appliances you can multitask while doing other things at home.

XTREME Home Makeover

What better way to celebrate Christmas than winning a Home Makeover? Customers who purchase worth of P5,000 and above at participating XTREME Appliance stores will get a chance to be one of the three (3) lucky winners of a brand new Gas Range, Cordless Vacuum and a Home Makeover. To join, simply follow the mechanics below:

Mechanics:

1. Purchase at any XTREME Appliances Concept Stores to join the raffle promo. Participating stores are as follows:

○       XTREME Divimall Anabu

○       XTREME Batangas

○       XTREME Canlubang (Carmel Mall)

○       XTREME SM Daet

○       XTREME SM Lemery

○       XTREME SM Palawan

○       XTREME Tutuban Mall

○       XTREME SM Sta. Mesa

○       XTREME SM San Fernando

○       XTREME SM San Jose del Monte

○       XTREME Robinsons Gen. Trias

○       XTREME Gumaca

○       XTREME Lucena

○       XTREME SM Muntinlupa

○       XTREME SM Tuguegarao

○       XTREME SM Cabanatuan

○       XTREME Robinsons San Pedro

○       XTREME SM Seaside Cebu

○       XTREME Quiapo

○       XTREME Marquee Mall

○       XTREME Gapan

○       XTREME Robinsons Iloilo

○       XTREME Robinsons Jaro

○       XTREME Robinsons Gensan

○       XTREME Robinsons Imus

○       XTREME Store Mariveles 2 by Jonalyn's Home Appliances

○       XTREME Store Dagupan by G&A Home Furnishing

○       XTREME Store Sta. Barbara by G&A Home Furnishing

○       XTREME Store Bongabong by Green Skipper

○       XTREME Store Tagbilaran by Save N' Earn

○       XTREME Store Batac by Vertext

○       XTREME Store Laoag by Vertext

○       XTREME Store Tabaco by JV J Appliance Trading

○       XTREME Store San Carlos by Guanzon

○       XTREME Store Tayug by Guanzon

○       XTREME Store Tacloban

○       XTREME Store Masbate by Tojan Enterprise

○       XTREME Store Marikina by Artelson

○       XTREME Store Pinamalayan by Green Skipper

○       XTREME Store Gloria by Green Skipper

○       XTREME Store Catbalogan

○       XTREME Store by M One San Jose Mindoro

○       XTREME Store Lipa by Southern's Twin

2. Participants must buy any XTREME Appliances product with a single receipt, and minimum value worth P5,000 from October 1, 2023 (12:00 AM) until December 31, 2023 (11:59 PM)

3. One (1) single receipt with min. value worth P5,000 = 1 raffle entry

4. Participants must completely fill out the registration form via Google Forms. Customers can go directly to the link or scan the QR code that can be found in participating stores. XTREME Appliances team will extract all successful orders made on the said promo duration from Google Form. The receipt number of the customers will be put on random.org to draw the winners privately with the presence of a DTI presentative.

6. Three (3) lucky winners will be picked on January 14, 2024.

Grand Prize

The grand winner will receive an appliance showcase comprising of One (1) XTREME Smart TV, One (1) 1 HP XTREME Cool Window Type Aircon, One (1) 20L XTREME Home Microwave Oven, and One (1) 2-burner X-SERIES Tempered Glass Gas stove.

1st Consolation Prize

If you didn’t bag the Grand Prize, don’t worry, you still stand a chance to  win a 50cm XTREME Home Gas Range that is perfect to upgrade your kitchen.

2nd Consolation Prize

 The 2nd consolation prize winner will take home the newest XTREME Home Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, the reliable partner for home cleaning.

How to claim:

●       If you are one of the three lucky winners, here’s what you need to know after confirming that you indeed won:

a.     XTREME Appliances team will reach out to the winners via phone call or private message on their provided contact number.

b.     The announcement will also be made on the official FB Page of the brand, so be sure to like and follow the page to be updated.

To keep updated on the latest news and happenings of XTREME Appliances, like and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok account and join their official online community on Facebook, XTREME Fam.

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About XTREME Appliances:

XTREME Appliances is a leading home appliance brand in the Philippines dedicated to providing top-quality products that cater to the diverse needs of Filipino households. With a commitment to innovation, performance, and affordability, XTREME Appliances continues to redefine the Filipino home experience.

 

 

 

A Vision Becomes Reality: Golden Haven Iligan’s Development Progress Update

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Golden Haven Memorial Parks, a subsidiary of the publicly listed, Villar-owned Golden MV Holdings Inc., stands proud as the Philippines’ most trusted provider of premium death care services.

With chapels, crematoriums, columbariums, and more than 30 beautiful, themed memorial parks located nationwide, Golden Haven likewise enjoys recognition as one of the country’s largest and most prominent names in the real estate industry.

As 2023 shapes up to be another banner year for the company, Golden Haven proudly reports on the rapid progress in the development of Golden Haven Iligan, which, less than a year since its memorable launch on October 28, 2022, is fast transforming into one of the company’s most picturesque memorial parks, embodying the brand's promise of beauty and tranquility.

Left to right: Engr. Clint Milvar, Production Team Leader; Ms. Janessa Guiljon, Marketing Team Leader; Ms. Melody Madria, Branch Head; Brgy. Captain Hon. Demecillo; Hon. Frederick Siao, Ilagan City Mayor; Ms. Lizette Apolinario, Cluster Head; Ms. Lanie Labajo, Admin Supervisor; and Engr. Janen Orozco, Production Staff, at Golden Haven Ilagan.

Development efforts are currently in full swing, with significant milestones achieved. The centerpiece of this progress is the construction of the park’s entrance gate and guardhouse, the completion of which is set for the fourth quarter of 2023. The gate is designed to exude solace and comfort, warmly welcoming park visitors at all times.

Noteworthy is how the spine road development, a vital piece of infrastructure, is rapidly taking shape. As of the latest update, road construction and concreting are well underway and are on track to be completed by the end of this month. This accomplishment underscores Golden Haven's steadfast objective of delivering its promises promptly.

The centerpiece of Golden Haven Ilagan’s progress is the construction of the park’s entrance gate and guardhouse, the completion of which is set for the fourth quarter of 2023.

On the other hand, as far as design elements go, Golden Haven Iligan sets itself apart with its lively theme, "Colors of the Caribbean"—one that speaks of life, celebration, and the timeless bond between nature and the human spirit. As this gradually comes into play, visitors are invited to immerse in the joyful energy that defines the islands.

Even now, it is easy to see why Golden Haven IIigan is fast emerging as a clever option for property investors. Located in Zone 2, Panul-iran, Barangay Abuno in Iligan City, the park has access to shopping centers, places of worship, educational institutions, and medical facilities, while providing a breathtaking backdrop of Bangko-Bangko Mountain View. Such are the memorial property’s strategic features that promise value appreciation down the road.

Excitedly looking forward to all these, Golden Haven's President, Ms. Emy Lustado, affirms the company’s vision: "Golden Haven Iligan exemplifies our unwavering dedication to providing spaces of utmost beauty and serenity. This park, with its vibrant theme, not only celebrates life and memories but also pays homage to the vibrant spirit of the Caribbean. It is a testament to our commitment to crafting spaces that resonate with the holistic well-being of individuals, offering solace, comfort, and a connection to the renewing forces of nature.”

At the heart of Golden Haven's mission lies the dedication to not only preserve memories but also to forge enduring legacies. It is more than just a real estate endeavor; it is a commitment to nurturing the very spirit of life itself, an enduring legacy for generations to come. Golden Haven Iligan is not only going to be a resting place but a sanctuaries where memories are cherished, and legacies are built, ensuring that the stories of the past are celebrated and the dreams of the future find a place to thrive.

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About Golden Haven

Golden Haven Memorial Park is a subsidiary company of publicly listed Villar-owned Golden MV Holdings Inc.Currently positioned as one of the largest real estate companies in the country. Golden Haven offers premium death care services and prime memorial lots. It is dubbed as the most lucrative real estate investment with an average of 20% annual value appreciation.

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Join the Golden Haven Community

Be part of the Golden Haven community today! Visit goldenhaven.com.ph or follow “Golden Haven” on our social media platforms. We are on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Spotify, Tiktok, and Viber. For sales-related inquiries, you may contact (02) 8873-2922 to 23.