Globe K'mmunity and The Ripple Society to donate Tinytan Breathable Masks to say “kamsahamnida” to modern-day heroes

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Globe K’mmunity, together with youth-oriented non-government organization The Ripple Society, is on a mission to bring back smiles despite the pandemic.

During its second anniversary celebration last week, K’mmunity PH ecstatically announced that it has partnered with chibi versions of today’s raved about global K-pop group: Tinytan!

As part of its commitment to keep K’tizens up to speed on the latest K-ollections, K’mmunity will be bringing in Tinytan’s Breathable Mask collection in the Philippines for K’Tizens and hallyu fans alike! The collection will be available through Globe’s 0917 Lifestyle website starting May 17.

 

K’mmunity understands that the past year has been challenging, so as a way to celebrate back-to-back daebak years, K’mmunity and The Ripple Society will be donating masks to today’s modern-day heroes for every Tinytan Breath Mask purchased. This includes medical frontliners, healthcare workers, even delivery riders who are hwaiting despite the pandemic.

 

Through this initiative, Globe K’mmunity and The Ripple Society encourage everyone--from K’Tizens, Globe customers, and K-fans alike--to stan for something meaningful and trigger a ripple effect one TinyTan mask at a time.

 

For those who cannot wait to get their hands on the TinyTan Breathable face masks, orders may be placed through this link: https://0917lifestyle.com/ starting May 17, 2021.

 

Globe’s K’mmunity humbly started as a hallyu hub where K-fans can freely share their love for all things K: K-drama, K-movies, K-pop, and more. Since then, Globe K’mmunity has grown to be the go-to source of passionate K-fans, bringing them closer to their idols through the latest news, as well as exclusive content and events.

As the global health crisis rages on, Globe actively engages in partnerships that advocate for one’s health and well-being to show its support to United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), specifically UN SDG No. 3. Globe is committed to upholding the 10 United Nations Global Compact principles and 10 UN SDGs. 

 

For more exciting updates and promos on all things related to K-culture, follow Globe on Facebook and join Kmmunity PH’s groups on Facebook, Twitter and Viber.

Meet the Newest Superstar Maker: PoPinoy, Set to Unleash the Pop Icons of this Generation

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MANILA, Philippines, 26 May 2021 - The newest show on TV5, PoPinoy, proves that Filipino talents can give foreign bands a run for their money. Not convinced? Catch the primer on June 6, Sunday, 8PM on TV5, a week before its grand launch on June 13, Sunday, hosted by Maine Mendoza, The Phenomenal Star, and Paolo Ballesteros, The King of Transformation, no less.

Witness how up and coming boy bands and girl groups vie for the top spot to be the ultimate Pinoy Pop idols in this parallel competition. Yes, scoot over and make room, K-pop stars, because big P-Pop talents are ready to take center stage.

The Ultimate P-Pop Reality Show

From making a big impression on Broadway musicals to winning international music competitions, Filipinos have consistently shown that we are indeed world-class when it comes to musical talent.  PoPinoy is set to show the world that the next global pop sensation may just come from these shores, by combining cutting-edge production, a rigid selection and training process, and A-list hosts and judges.

More than just your average talent search, this new show moreover, holds the distinction of being the ultimate reality show chronicling the journey of these aspiring new talents; from their humble beginnings, their exacting training, and right up to when they take center-stage in the grand finale concert.

Forging Pinoy Heritage in This Modern Millennia 

Just as importantly, PoPinoy’s thrust is to discover and mold the ultimate pop supergroup that will not only be global stage darlings, but be good ambassadors of Filipino culture, as well. Recognizing that Pinoys are naturally gifted with our own unique style of singing and dancing, the show aims to bring these to the fore in each of the aspirants, as they forge their way to the top of the competition.

Top-Tier Mentors

Tasked with the all-important job of honing the aspirants into world-class performers is a rock-solid list of mentors & guest judges. The PoPinoy mentors, or headhunters, form a veritable who’s who in Pinoy showbiz:

• Maja Salvador - Her Majesty

• Jay R - The King of R&B

• DJ Loonyo - The Viral Sensation

• Kayla Rivera - Theater Sweetheart  

While audiences will be glued to the action onstage, these headhunters will be closely watching the aspirants’ every move, analyzing each step, and evaluating every note, with the goal of pointing them in the right direction towards becoming the ultimate Pinoy Pop sensation. 

More Content, More Engagement

Nowadays, audiences always demand more from the content they enjoy and PoPinoy will surely provide quite a variety. It is set to deliver dynamic and upbeat productions that showcase the musical and dance prowess of the contenders. Fans will get to know the individual personalities of each group member and how well he or she meshes with the group through every high-energy performance.

The excitement over PoPinoy is sure to extend beyond the weekly Sunday episodes on TV5. Stay tuned to see how each member of the boy bands and girl groups grows in each episode. The cameras will follow their journey as they pursue their passions and hone their talents with the guidance of top tier mentors. The participants also get a chance to speak directly about their personal struggles, as well as their development in finding ways to collaborate effectively as one unit. Viewers will clearly see that idols are not made overnight. Instead, they invest blood, sweat, and tears. 

Viewers can also watch upcoming supporting content for PoPinoy while waiting for the main show on weekends: “Idols of Pinoy Pop: Manila Sound to KPop, ”a one-episode documentary by Lourd de Vera will premiere on June 6 at 8PM on TV5 and 9:30PM on Colours; “PoPinoy All Access”, a streaming show that will air on weekdays, across all TNT and Popinoy’s social media platforms, will feature exclusive behind-the-scenes, auditions, and an all-access backstage pass;  and “POPDates,” a recap show of the day’s highlights will air on weekdays at 9:30PM beginning June 14, both hosted by Anikka dela Cruz.

Further in the competition, viewers will have access to more content on Colours that focuses on the aspirants’ journey: “POpinoy UpClose,” a chat-musical with interviews featuring those who have advanced to the Top 10, will premiere on July 9 at 9:30PM on Colours and “Journey to the Finish,”  a more intimate  feature-focus show on each of the Top 3 girl-and-boy groups, will premiere on October 9, 9:30PM, both hosted by Adrianna So.

We are excited and proud of this collaboration with TNT and Archangel Media.  Our vision to promote and showcase the best of our new Filipino talents is now being realized with the launch of PoPinoy.  We’ve always believed that our country is a repository of world-class talents who have been acknowledged not only here in our country, but around the globe.  This is what we envision for these young men and women of PoPinoy as they make their own impact in the world of entertainment,”  Cignal’s First Vice President for Channels and Content Management Sienna G. Olaso said. 

In Partnership with TNT 

To help mount PoPinoy, TV5 is teaming up with telco brand TNT, which has been known for championing local talent and Pinoy pride. "Through our partnership with TV5, we aim to give our talented artists a platform to shine and fulfill their dreams while celebrating our original and rapidly-evolving Pinoy Pop music." said Jane J. Basas, SVP and Head of Consumer Wireless Business at Smart. TNT will also launch its online show, TNT POP Show, hosted by Asia’s Pop Heartthrob, Darren Espanto, which will feature exclusive PoPinoy content such as behind-the-scenes, interesting stories by aspirants, and fun games, among others. 

Stay Tuned For the Premiere Telecast

Watch how PoPinoy finds, develops, and trains the newest P-pop sensation. Meet the boy bands and girl groups who will journey together in this exciting but tough competition that aims to take the Filipino entertainment scene by storm. Watch them undergo rigorous training in dance, singing, personality development, and so much more. And as if pressure from training is not enough, failure to live up to expectations equates to elimination. 

“We are very happy and proud to share PoPinoy with everyone.  It is the result of the collaboration of many brilliant and creative minds from TV5, Cignal, Archangel Media, and TNT. We are thrilled about this partnership as it will showcase world-class Filipino talent here and abroad,” Cignal and TV5 President and CEO Robert P. Galang said.

Catch the primer to PoPinoy on June 6, Sunday, 8PM on TV5, a week before its premiere on June 13, Sunday, 7pm. PoPinoy will also have a catch-up airing on Colours on Cignal ch. 202 HD and 60 SD on Sundays at 9:30pm. TV5 and Colours are also accessible on Cignal Play, free for Android and iOS users. Let this launch of PoPinoy remind every Kapatid that Pinoy talent is unparalleled and always ready to shine. 

'ALPAS': A Digital Concert with Aia de Leon, Barbie Almalbis, Kitchie Nadal, Johnoy Danao, Ebe Dancel, and Bullet Dumas

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Get ready for a night of soaring anthems and classic sing-alongs as kumu live and GNN hold a virtual concert featuring some of the finest Filipino singer-songwriters of all time.

Dubbed ALPAS, the digital show not only aims to bring live performances for the streaming public, but also promises music fans to experience a semblance of ‘concert’ normalcy in an intimate, stripped-down setting. 

Renowned alternative/pop-rock/folk icons Aia de Leon, Barbie Almalbis, Kitchie Nadal, Ebe Dancel, Johnoy Danao and Bullet Dumas mark their first time to co-headline a show together, performing as both solo artists and collaborators. The six music acts are also set to perform as a group in a special medley number arranged and produced by award-winning musical director, Ronaldo Tomas. 

With new security and health protocols in place, the virtual showcase will be shot at the outdoor area of Conspiracy Garden Café, an iconic music venue that is home to several music greats and independent bands, and in Madrid, Spain where Kitchie Nadal is currently based. 

As expected, Nadal is excited to be part of this once-in-a-lifetime collaboration, and has all the great words to say about the upcoming online show. “I’m excited to work with the artists that I admire in the music industry. It’s an opportunity that I wouldn’t want to miss.” Barbie Almalbis explains that this is as close to playing for a live audience, and that performing in Conspiracy again makes her feel nostalgic. “I’m more than happy to share the stage with the artists that I look up to, and hopefully, the energy and enthusiasm would resonate with the music fans once they see it on the virtual screen. It’s something that we’ve worked hard for.”

Aia, Barbie and Kitchie (ABK) have staged a sold-out, collaborative concerts at the Music Museum in 2016 and 2017, and held a benefit online show in 2020 to raise funds for the employees of indie music venues in Metro Manila. Ebe, Johnoy, and Bullet (3D) on the other hand, have performed as 3D, and went on to headline three, sold-out concerts: twice at the Music Museum in 2015 and 2016, and at the Kia Theatre in 2018. These concerts were organized and produced by GNN. 

Bullet Dumas admits that he missed performing, and that ALPAS came at the right time when everyone needs a source of entertainment to keep them going while public life is on lockdown. “I haven't performed in an actual show since early pandemic,” the young music virtuoso shares in a statement. “People in the live events industry are barely surviving, so this opportunity from KUMU and GNN means a lot to me. And I know how a simple show can move people especially in this crazy era of our lives.” 

Johnoy Danao admits that this is the very first time since 2020 that 3D will be reunited together, and he wouldn’t want to miss it for the world. He’s also looking forward to working with Aia, Barbie and Kitchie on this special project. “It’ll be the first time that all of us are performing together, so I think that’s something to look forward to.”

When asked about what makes ALPAS worth watching despite the lack of an actual “live” audience, Aia De Leon takes pride in what the virtual concert stands for especially in the time of pandemic. “ALPAS is your connection to something real. When the songs hit home, this is your connection to the memory as well as the future promise of the live gig experience.” 

Ebe Dancel echoes Aia’s sentiments, stressing the importance of music in forging a sense of community amidst the most challenging of times. “People, in my opinion, will always need music. As much as we miss the live audience, this will have to do for now. Someday, somehow, we will all see each other again.”

ALPAS: A Digital Concert is set to premiere on June 5, 2021 from 6pm onwards.

Tickets to ALPAS are now available for purchase via kumu, with a price of P499 for general admission. For details on how to buy tickets, go to this site: www.kumu.live

Brother products win in the 2021 iF Design Awards

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Continuing its 14-year streak of design excellence, Brother Industries, Ltd. has won big in the 2021 iF DESIGN AWARDS, taking home five recognitions for its various products and electronics.

The iF DESIGN AWARDS is an independent design competition organized by iF International Forum Design GmbH, and one of the most celebrated and valued symbols of design excellence in the world, with around 10,000 submissions from 60 countries.

Four of Brother’s products won an iF DESIGN AWARD:

• Machine tools CNC UI D00: This is a touch-panel user interface that allows for the control of Brother SPEEDIO CNC Machine tools, which are used primarily in metal processing workshops.
• P-Touch Cube P910BT: The P-Touch Cube P910BT is the flagship model of Brother’s smartphone-compatible label printers, designed mainly for business use.
• My Stitch Monitor: This is a smartphone app to control Brother’s 10-needle single-head embroidery machine, the Entrepreneur Pro X PR1055X. It allows users to monitor the progress of embroidery projects and device status more conveniently on their phone.
• DS-940DW, MDS-940DW, DS-740D, DS-640 mobile scanners: Brother’s mobile scanner series allows users to scan documents and cards wherever space is limited, be it in the office or out in the field. The series features different sizes and feature sets for different needs, such as small, lightweight scanners or scanners with more advanced features such as double-sided scanning, wireless LAN, microSD card storage, and battery power. 

Of all the award-winning and innovative Brother products that have earned recognition this year, the scanner series is available in the Philippines, except for the MDS-940DW.

“Brother’s win in the iF DESIGN AWARDS is a testament to our commitment of providing customers with the highest-quality products and electronics for their everyday home and office needs. We guarantee that we will bring them only the best at all times,” said Glenn Hocson, President of Brother Philippines.

2021 marks the 14^th consecutive year that Brother has won in the iF DESIGN AWARDS, racking up a total of 78 all-time awards since 1982.

For more details and info on Brother winning designs, you may access it here. For Brother products, customers may visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/BROTHERatyourside/. They can also call the Brother Helpdesk Hotline at (02) 8 581-9898, or through the toll-free line at 1-10-BROTHER or send an email to helpdesk@brother.com.ph.

 

APAC 5G Industry Forum unveiled key values of 5G ecosystem for Industry 4.0

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[Bangkok, Thailand, May, 2021] APAC 5G Industry Forum (5GIF) held virtually online on Thursday with the theme “5G Inspiring new value accelerate Industry 4.0”, urged for ecosystem cooperation and joint innovation to support industry digitalization.

The Forum, co-hosted by Huawei Technologies, registered over 800 participants from over 30 countries representing governments, telecom operators, academia, ICT and other vertical industry players from the Asia Pacific region.

The Forum invited technology partners and industry business owners to share and explore on how a sustainable 5G partner ecosystem could be developed to create higher contribution and businesses in the Asia Pacific region. Speakers of the Forum came from different industries and countries from China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.

5G will revolutionize the global economy and to shape business growth, and commercial and digital service acceleration. “But there still have many challenges to overcome, 5G requires not only innovators, but also brave practitioners to drive the development. In Thailand, Siriraj Hospital is a good example, they are facing many difficulties to transform traditional processes, but the hospital has finally started to use 5G services for remote patient monitoring, connected ambulances, and unmanned medicine vehicles to provide higher quality of medication service to their patients,” said Dennis Xiao, President of Huawei Technologies Asia Pacific Region in the opening remarks.

Mr. Dustin Kehoe，APAC & ME Service Director of Global Data, mentioned in the Forum that more than 15,000 ASEAN enterprises are spending over $246 billion for current ICT transformation, industries are starting to use 5G in manufacturing, oil and gas, healthcare, and other campus-based networks. ASEAN countries are very committed to enlarge industrial manpower through variety skill-sets and technologies talent training.

"5GtoB will bring great benefit to the global economy and Huawei proposes a 1+N 5G target network to fulfill the requirements of video backhaul, machine vision, remote control and real-time positioning,” said Daisy Zhu, Vice President of Wireless Marketing at Huawei. She then shared several examples of automation in manufacturing, airports and shipping ports highlighting 5G’s role in providing greater bandwidth, lower latency and positioning.

The Forum covered two discussion panels, panelists from university, consultants, government, and telecom operators had come up common views for the industry standards, public policies and regulation with economic benefits to capitalize on creating growth, improving quality and maximizing efficiencies in product lines.

The 2nd panel session discussed on the challenges and opportunities of 5G eco-systems cooperation. Huawei and operators have already established lots of IoT based partnership cooperation framework in the past a few years, which can help to build a faster local ecosystem. The next going forward is to explore more possible business use cases to create new commercial value, together with innovators, start-ups, and solutions providers to offer 5G enabled vertical industry solutions to accelerate industry digitalization.

The rapid deployment of 5G across Asia Pacific has paved the way for new innovations in vertical industries. Continued ICT investment and cooperation will better serve the businesses of the region, accelerate industry digital transformation, and develop the local partner ecosystems necessary for inspiring new value and accelerating industry 4.0.

1 For more information, please refer to the GSMA APAC Digital Societies Report 2020 https://www.gsma.com/asia-pacific/resources/apac-digital-societies-2020/