C the Best of You with the New TECNO Mobile Camon 17 Series

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Camon 17’s ‘clearest’ selfie camera gives you beautiful self-portraits each and every time!

MANILA, PHILIPPINES/ JULY 01, 2021 – Premium smartphone brand, TECNO Mobile invites smartphone users in the Philippines to ‘C the Best of You’ with the launch of its new Camon 17 series. 

Promising the clearest selfie camera, Camon 17 is designed for photo enthusiasts, influencers, content creators, and anyone who desires to achieve beautiful self-portraits each and every time.

Coming to both TECNO Mobile online and offline stores this July, the Camon 17 Series is slated to be the most sought-after lineup of smartphones launched by the brand in the Philippines. The recent announcement of global superstar, Chris Evans as the brand ambassador for Camon 17 adds to hype surrounding the highly-anticipated launch of the series.

The All-New Camon 17

TECNO Mobile is set to release two exciting devices in the Philippine market, Camon 17P and Camon 17 Pro.

Camon 17 Pro is equipped with a 48MP Clearest Selfie Camera in front, along with a 64MP Ultra-Quad camera at the rear. This smartphone is powered by a Helio G95 processor with a 90Hz screen refresh rate, plus a long-lasting 5000mAh battery which comes with a 33W fast charger. Camon 17 Pro is available in two colors - Ice Silver and Stillwater Blue.

Camon 17 Pro is now available at the TECNO Mobile PH Official Store in Shopee Mall, priced at P9,990 for the 8BG+128GB model, and P10,990 for the 8GB+256GB variant.

The budget-friendlier option, Camon 17P has a 48MP AI Triple Camera, runs on a Helio G85 processor, and also has a powerful 5000mAh battery with 18W fast chargin

Its high-resolution 6.8” FHD+ 1080P provides sharper and clearer display. Camon 17P is exclusively available at the TECNO Mobile Concept Store in SM North Edsa Annex Building and other TECNO Partner Stores . Camon 17P comes in three colors - Magnet Black, Spruce Green and Frost Silver and priced at P8,490 only.

C the Best of You

Various events and activities are happening together with the launch of TECNO Mobile’s Camon 17 in the Philippines. Among these are a livestream show featuring fan favorite local celebrities, scheduled this July, and a meaningful photo exhibit, which marks TECNO Mobile’s first CSR activity in the country.

The launch of the C the Best of You campaign features collaborations with top director, Paul Soriano; photographers Andrea Beluda, Niccolo Cosme, and Noel Guevara; and celebrity endorsers Andrea Brillantes, Donnalyn Bartolome, Jillian Ward and Mika Salamanca. This campaign focuses on the central idea of seeing the best of you, and follows different individuals on their journey towards self-discovery and self-expression.

TECNO Mobile will also be launching a C the Best of You hashtag challenge on TikTok, which will run from July 5 to 7, 2021. Creators who take part in the challenge will have the chance to win Camon 17P smartphones.

To stay updated on the latest news about the Camon 17 series, as well as exclusive deals and promos from TECNO Mobile, be sure to like and follow TECNO Mobile Philippines. 

Visit www.tecno-mobile.com/ph to learn more about your favorite smartphones and gadgets.

About TECNO Mobile

TECNO Mobile is a premium smartphone brand from TRANSSION Holdings. TECNO unlocks the best of contemporary technologies in artistic designs, showcasing its mastery of serving global consumers who are "young at heart", and inspiring them to never stop pursuing excellence. We demonstrate our brand motto through our innovation, technological and artistic progression in over 60 markets around the world, with a diversified product portfolio featuring smartphones and smart AIoT products covered. TECNO is also the global Official Handset Partner of Manchester City Football Club.

For more information, please visit www.tecno-mobile.com.

WeTV Partners with XTREME Appliances to Bring Asian Premium Content to Every Filipino Household

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WeTV has launched its partnership with a certified local home appliance brand, XTREME Appliances — making it the first appliance brand (TV-Audio) to partner with the said video streaming company.

In the past years, Asian content has risen in popularity, with its compelling stories and world-class executions in films and series. Many viewers familiar with Western content have started gravitating towards the unique and colorful stories that have emerged from around Asia, highlighting cultural values that may be unfamiliar to most of the viewers. One of the companies that have been providing premium Asian content is WeTV,  a video streaming platform by Tencent Video. As of 2019, WeTV is now available in the Philippines, China, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, and other neighboring countries.

In line with its commitment to bringing quality Chinese, Korean, Thai, and local content to the Filipino market, WeTV has launched its partnership with a certified local home appliance brand, XTREME Appliances — making it the first appliance brand (TV-Audio) to partner with the said video streaming company. These two brands will work together in promoting Asian content such as Korean dramas, Anime, Boys Love stories, and local films and TV shows to the Filipino market.

“XTREME Appliances has always been committed to serving every Filipino household with quality products and excellent services. This time, in partnership with WeTV, we are aiming to bring quality Asian films and series to all Filipinos. I’ve always believed in the power of Asian content and artistry, that’s why I am confident that we can leave an impact on global pop culture,” says Stephen Cheng, Vice President for Marketing of XTREME Appliances.

Throughout the past years, WeTV has built its diverse portfolio of content from different genres to cater to a variety of fans across the Asian region. To ensure fresh and top-quality content perfect for binge-watching, WeTV has been constantly adding new content that fits every taste and preference.

“As a streaming service, WeTV is constantly looking for ways to do two things – first, is to deliver the best and the widest selection of Asian premium content to its audience, and second, to give them the best viewing experience possible,” says Georgette Tengco, WeTV Philippines Country Manager.“This partnership with XTREME appliances allows us to accomplish both – especially now that we are still spending a lot of our time at home. WeTV and XTREME Appliances take family bonding over a few good shows to the next level, and at a great price point. It’s a perfect fit.”

In the said partnership, customers who purchase an XTREME Android TV in any XTREME Appliances concept stores and online platforms will receive a FREE WeTV one (1) month VIP subscription. Current XTREME Android TV users will get a subscription code as well! To redeem the free subscription, customers can send a photo together with the downloaded WeTV app on XTREME Android TV to XTREME Appliances social media pages or send a message through our website www.xtreme.com.ph.

While many great titles on WeTV are available for streaming even without a VIP subscription, there are also premium titles that require you to purchase a VIP subscription in order to view advance or current episodes. These include the popular Chinese dramas Mysterious Love, and Smile, the massive hit The Untamed, as well as the BL series Be Loved In House, I Do, among many other binge-watch worthy series. The WeTV app can be downloaded for free via Google Play or the App Store.

In June 2020, in line with its plans to expand its own streaming platform, Tencent purchased the Southeast Asian streaming platform iflix to further expand the WeTV brand. The said acquisition broadened its audience reach to 13 countries across Asia including Malaysia, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Philippines, Thailand, and Brunei to name a few, leveraging on iflix’s wide range of content, technology, and resources to do so.

To keep updated on the latest news and happenings of XTREME Appliances, like and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok accounts and join their official online community on Facebook, XTREME Fam. For the full list of products and exclusive discounts, please visit XTREME on Website, Lazada, and Shopee e-commerce.

The MDRT Academy continues to grow with new members from Sun Life Asia

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The MDRT Academy — a new association helping financial professionals accelerate their careers — recently welcomed more than 670 advisors from Sun Life Asia to its membership ranks. The addition of Sun Life advisors from Hong Kong, the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia will make Sun Life the MDRT Academy’s largest membership company to date. The Academy will supplement Sun Life’s Brighter Gen and Brighter Pro training and development program, and together support Sun Life’s ambition to be a market leader in quality financial advice.

“Sun Life’s goal is to have the most respected advisors in the industry, known for the quality of their advice and their professionalism,” said Leo Grepin, Sun Life Asia President. “The MDRT Academy is a valuable addition to our Brighter Academy advisor development programs, which build the skills and capabilities to guide advisors along their career journey from rookie, to MDRT, and then leading agency manager. With access to the best training and experience, Sun Life advisors can achieve their career ambitions and deliver the best experience to our clients,” Grepin said.

The MDRT Academy was launched in 2017 to help financial services professionals reach greater production levels and join MDRT. The MDRT Academy was designed to be a fully digital experience, allowing members to access the tools, resources and community anytime and anywhere through an intuitive website and mobile app.

“With recent changes in the Philippines' socio-economic landscape, it is important for financial professionals to have not only core competencies but also a timely and deep understanding of the financial services industry. We’re excited to work with Sun Life, and there is no doubt that the MDRT Academy will help their advisors increase their production, improve their client service skills and learn best practices from experienced MDRT members,” said MDRT President Ian Green, Dip PFS. “The tools for building a successful career in financial services are literally at their fingertips."

The MDRT Academy features an assessment that helps members better understand and identify their strengths and growth areas — and personalizes content to a member’s needs and areas of interest. It also offers goal setting and performance-tracking tools, monthly webcasts featuring MDRT members, Performance Guides, as well as hundreds of articles, videos and podcast episodes. MDRT Academy members also have the opportunity to attend MDRT’s Annual Meeting.

About Sun Life

Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing insurance, wealth and asset management solutions to individual and corporate Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of March 31, 2021, Sun Life had total assets under management of $1,304 billion. For more information please visit www.sunlife.com.

About MDRT

MDRT, The Premier Association of Financial Professionals®, is a global, independent association of the world's leading life insurance and financial services professionals from more than 500 companies in 70 nations and territories. MDRT members demonstrate exceptional professional knowledge, strict ethical conduct and outstanding client service. MDRT membership is recognized internationally as the standard of excellence in the life insurance and financial services business. For more information on the MDRT Academy, please visit mdrtacademy.org. For more information on MDRT, please visit mdrt.org.

Huawei's Ryan Ding: Ongoing Innovation Is Lighting up the Future of Every Industry

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[Barcelona, Spain, June 30, 2021] During MWC Barcelona 2021, Huawei Executive Director and President of Carrier BG Ryan Ding delivered a keynote speech Innovation: Lighting up the Future. In his keynote, Ding said that innovation in ICT is becoming a key driver of the global economy and its value is moving beyond the telecoms industry. Ongoing innovation in 5G, in particular, will bring more value to operators, the ICT industry, and the global economy, and will light up the future of every industry.

Ryan Ding delivering a keynote

More than telecoms: Innovation in the ICT industry is becoming a key economic driver

The pandemic, Ding said, has created a new normal in which the digital economy is the driving force for the global economy. ICT infrastructure, as the cornerstone of the digital economy, is playing an increasingly important role. Ding mentioned that the value of ICT now transcends the telecoms industry and has transformative implications for the global economy as a whole.

In countries where 5G is developing faster, operators have seen faster revenue growth, and these countries also tend to have better digital infrastructure overall. Taking China as an example, in less than 18 months, more than 820,000 5G base stations have been deployed, and Chinese operators achieved a 6.5% increase in revenue and a 5.6% increase in net profits in the first quarter this year. The rapid development of digital infrastructure driven by 5G will add EUR1.9 trillion to the Chinese economy in the next five years. The same stories are also unfolding in South Korea and Europe.

More than connectivity: 5G innovation is enabling operators' business success

As ICT infrastructure is the cornerstone of the digital economy in the 5G era, operators are playing a more important role than they used to.

Ding said, "Currently, the major goal of operators in 5G is to achieve business success in three key markets – consumers, homes, and industries – through innovation in network deployment, market development, and operation optimization."

"In the consumer market, 5G means not just faster speeds; it also brings new experiences and new value. Some operators have already achieved initial business success."

According to Ding, there are three steps an operator can take to succeed in the 5GtoC market. The first is to speed up 5G deployment, with targeted network planning and investment based on precise insights into high-value areas, key scenarios, and potential users. The second is to accelerate 5G user migration, and the third step is to create value-driven, flexible pricing models.

Today, 5G has been applied in over 1,000 projects in more than 20 industries including steel and mining, enabling safer and more efficient production. Chinese operators have made great progress and are entering the phase of taking early successes and replicating them at scale.

"We've learned from Chinese operators' experience that the success of 5GtoB depends on three factors," said Ding. "First, selecting the right industries. Operators should choose target industries by looking at four factors: demand, affordability, replicability, and technical feasibility. Second, defining the scope of your offerings. Operators can serve as network providers that offer connectivity services. They can also serve as cloud service providers, or even system integrators that provide end-to-end integration services. Different roles require different skillsets and yield different business value. Third, designing innovative business models. This is key to replicating 5GtoB success at scale."

During the pandemic, there is a growing demand for home broadband, and this has highlighted the advantages of 5G FWA that enables rapid deployment and contactless O&M. Middle East operators have achieved remarkable commercial success by taking FWA as a key use case of 5G.

More than business: Huawei keeps innovating to drive industry-wide sustainability

"5G success first requires a 5G network that provides the best user experience, and this guides how we innovate at Huawei," said Ding. Huawei has launched the industry's lightest and most powerful Massive MIMO that consumes less energy. It can be carried and installed by just one person, which speeds up network deployment. With Huawei's Optical Cross-Connect (OXC), one sub-rack can replace nine cabinets normally needed. It has four times larger capacity, but uses 95% less power. Huawei's 5G Super Uplink solution combines the advantages of 2.1 GHz and 3.5 GHz to enhance uplink capacity and indoor coverage. This solution provides a peak uplink rate of over 450 Mbit/s, enabling hundreds of users to live stream the Xiamen Marathon in 4K in April using their 5G smartphones.

To support green development models and carbon neutrality, according to Ding, Huawei keeps innovating at three levels: equipment, sites, and networks. At the equipment level, Huawei uses components with higher power efficiency to make hardware platforms more energy efficient. At the site level, Huawei's simplified site solutions help operators lower energy consumption, as well as save on electricity and rent. At the network level, Huawei has launched a multi-band and multi-RAT power saving solution. This solution can cut energy consumption in wireless networks without compromising network performance. With Huawei's innovative solution, 5G equipment working in low and high bands can share a cabinet, and as a result, less energy is used. When it comes to multi-band equipment power saving, Huawei's goal is to make one plus one less than one.

Collaborating to create an ecosystem and evolving 5G for a better future

Concluding his keynote, Ding emphasized that 5G development requires ongoing innovation. In 5GtoB, for example, 5G standards need to be coordinated with industry standards at a faster rate, and 5G should be integrated into enterprises' core production processes to help them go digital and intelligent. At the same time, the synergy between 5G, cloud, and computing will further expand the boundaries of operators' business, creating space for new growth. 5G innovation is an ongoing process. Huawei believes that innovation will light up the future.

Tolak Angin Boosts the Filipino Family's Immunity and Digestive Health

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Now more than ever, it is important for Filipinos to take care of their health. With the increasing pressures of everyday life, now made even more challenging by the current health crisis, they must try to find added support that can help them push through. 

Tolak Angin, a liquid herbal supplement that is designed to boost your immune system, has been around for 90 years in the market and is a trusted herbal supplement from Indonesia. The name itself is roughly translate to “expel the wind” – as the supplement is meant to be a remedy for people who experience “Masuk angin” (entry of the wind or “Lamig” in Filipino) and other ailments and conditions that are caused by weakened immune system, such as upset stomach, dry throat, chills, or any other early cold symptoms. 

This herbal supplement is made from 12 natural herbs, including ginger, mint, honey, oryza sativa, fennel, Indian screw tree, and clove leaves among others – all high-quality herbs and natural ingredients that are processed carefully and thoroughly using state-of-the-art equipment to maintain their benefits, under strict standards of sanitation and quality control. 

Consuming Tolak Angin is good for digestive health and alleviates symptoms associated with colds, such as upset stomach, flatulence, chills, nausea, fatigue and motion sickness. 

It can also provide additional strength and support for those facing physically tough and un-ideal situations which are becoming more and more common every day. It is perfect for those who have to work late or on irregular schedules, as well as people who are exposed to environmental elements, risks and hazards (including rain, bad weather and pollution among others). 

 

PROVEN NATURAL AND SAFE 

Tolak Angin has passed pre-clinical tests with Medical Faculty of Diponegoro University, and it has been scientifically proven to increase T-Cell count, an indicator of improved immune system. It has also gone through industry-standard toxicity tests with Faculty of Pharmacy Sanata Darma University to ensure it is safe to consume long-term every day. 

“Tolak Angin was first formulated in 1930 by Mrs. Rachmat Sulistyo and since then it has been trusted by many generations to maintain a healthy immune system,” says Irwan Hidayat – Director of Sido Muncul, the makers of Tolak Angin. 

Tolak Angin originally began as a family recipe, starting as a herbal concoction from its home industry in Yogyakarta. Years later, Rachmat Sulistyo moved to Semarang and started a small factory named Sido Muncul. The first product was Tolak Angin in powder form. 

Along with the development of technology in 1992, Tolak Angin was produced in liquid form which is more practical for consumption than its original form. The new formulation also tastes better, with its hint of honey and mint flavors. Now, Sido Muncul is the largest herbal company in Indonesia with over 300 products in the market – all of which use home-grown ingredients from their partner farms to ensure efficacy and quality. 

Sido Muncul maintains pharmaceutical (GMP) standards to make sure Tolak Angin is safe to drink and, most importantly, effective. 

Every batch of production goes through a series of tests to make sure Tolak Angin is free from aflatoxin, microbial contamination, heavy metal, fertilizers, and pesticides.  It also undergoes DNA tests to make sure it is Halal. 

 

TOLAK ANGIN IN THE PHILIPPINES SINCE 2018  

Tolak Angin was introduced to the Philippines in 2018 with Kris Aquino and Manny Pacquiao as endorsers. 

“Tolak Angin fits with the Filipino people because of our humble beginnings. We are a small company that later expanded due to our passion and dedication. The core of Tolak Angin is to give our consumers good health because we know how important it is to the family. Without good health, we cannot help our family.   This is why Tolak Angin is important,” Hidayat said. 

He added, “Since the pandemic started, Filipinos have been more conscious about keeping themselves healthy. They are looking for products that can boost their overall health, and they ideally want these products to be all-natural. Tolak Angin provides these qualities that they look for in a herbal supplement.” 

The Filipinos are known for being resilient in the face of adversities – be they physical or environmental. But resiliency isn’t always enough; you will need support to continue providing for your family and yourself. 

Tolak Angin is also family-friendly, with several variants such as the Tolak Angin Anak liquid herbal supplements for kids and the Tolak Angin Care Essential Aromatherapy Oil roll-on with ginger and mint oil that would suit the needs of every member of the family. 

Tolak Angin products are available in drug stores nationwide.