Globe prepares Top Achievers Private School Inc. for the new normal of digital learning

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With regular face-to-face classroom education out of the picture due to COVID-19, flexible learning set-ups, and alternative modes of learning delivery have been implemented by the Philippine government as a means to continue schooling. In line with this, the partnership between Globe and Top Achievers Private School Inc. (TAPS) aims to promote and provide a digital learning platform that will be accessible to students, parents, and teachers.

The institution secured the Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS), which automates school processes such as the delivery of training courses or educational programs, tracking, reporting, and grading. In addition, the system will help teachers monitor and evaluate student’s performance while continuing education at home. Both teachers and parents also have immediate access to content and materials.

“Since 2018, Globe has been a partner of Top Achievers Private School Inc. It started with the acquisition of the School Management System which has been upgraded to include more licenses due to an increased number of enrollees. Now, TAPS also acquired licenses for Brightspace Learning Management Systems,” shares Michael Quilang, Director of TAPS.

“Thanks to this partnership, we’ve gained an advantage against other institutions that have yet to deliver and implement online education for their students. TAPS can successfully execute online learning as per the directive of the Department of Education (DepEd) and proceed with the school year as planned. Seven branches of TAPS are now automated for the new normal," adds Quilang.

Top Achievers Private School, Inc. (TAPS) is a well known private school in Cagayan Valley. Additionally, it has the reputation of being the most futuristic school in the region. In 2014, Bayan Academy awarded TAPS the national Excellence in Educational Transformation Award (EETA) for its exceptional strategies on the delivery of quality education with the use of state-of-the-art classrooms and facilities. Currently, TAPS has seven campuses in Region 2 alone, with almost 3,000 enrollees.

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Globe myBusiness is helping institutions integrate technology through mySchoolSURF, a lineup of internet promos designed to help students and instructors. mySchoolSURF plans start at P199, which comes with 34GB of data allocation valid for seven days, when paired with a Globe at Home Prepaid WiFi device.

All plans come with 4GB daily data allocations for pre-defined apps useful for learning. These include video conferencing tools like Zoom, and research and productivity platforms such as Office 365, Canva, Blackboard, and Course Hero. Plans also come with access to instant messaging apps like Viber, Whatsapp, and Facebook Messenger. Institutions can allot data for other platforms for exams, special projects, or other learning needs.

By bridging teachers to information and technology that enable continuous learning, especially during times of crisis, Globe continues to prove itself an invaluable partner in promoting 21st Century Learning and in improving resilience in education.

Learn more about our offers at https://www.globe.com.ph/business/sme/education-offers.html.   

TikTok EnTRAPs Users with Debut of First-Ever Korean Drama : TikTok and tvN D co-produce Korean Drama ‘TRAP’, where fans from the Philippines can watch hidden clips and communicate with the main characters on TikTok

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES – K-drama fans of Kim Dong Han can now get to watch her together with popular actors Woo Davi, Park Lee Hyun and Son Hyun Woo when TikTok, the short-form video app with a mission to inspire creativity and bring joy, unveils the first episode of its new Korean drama ‘TRAP’ on 30 July 2020.

‘TRAP’ co-produced by TikTok and tvN D, is the drama set to be an addictive mix of romance and thriller, and expected to be as riveting as other past dramas produced by tvN D. It is centred around university students in their twenties and unfolds the intricate story of love, temptation and betrayal. Parts of the story that cannot be told through the main episodes, such as the inner conflict and intimate feelings of the protagonists, will be released as hidden clips on TikTok.

At the beginning of the drama, the leading characters each create a TikTok account and actively engage on the platform, including following their friends and lovers on TikTok and liking their videos. TikTok takes it a step further by creating an immersive experience for the audience. After viewing the drama, fans can look forward to communicating with the main characters on TikTok and involve themselves even deeper into the story. 

There will be a total of 12 nail-biting episodes, which promise to hook viewers from the start. Fans on TikTok will also get an exclusive, first-hand view of ‘TRAP’ one week before the episodes are uploaded onto tvN D’s YouTube channel. 

TikTok strives to bring joy to its global community through its diverse array of content. It plans to create a new type of Korean drama with hidden clips, following the production of interactive content last year.

TikTok is available in over 150 countries and regions in 75 languages. 

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Get the Best Comfort and Style with UNIQLO’s Latest Wireless Bra and Shorts Collection

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Manila Philippines – Japanese global apparel retailer, UNIQLO, launches its latest Wireless Bra and Shorts Collection that features innerwear for all occasions and comfort needs. 

Staying true to its commitment to provide clothing that makes lives better, the Wireless Bra and Shorts collection is developed for all varieties of fit, shape, and style to help women feel beautiful, comfortable and confident throughout the day. 

The collection includes lightweight, cushioning wireless, and active bras to support women’s everyday daily needs and shorts with boasting cuts and designs to give shapely support. 

Collection Lineup

Women’s Wireless Bra (Beauty Light)

Php 1,290.00

Combining comfort and beauty, the Wireless Bra (Beauty Light) feature innovative elastic cups that stretch to optimize fit and accommodate various bust sizes and shapes. 

Women’s Wireless Bra (Multi-way)

Php 1,290.00

The Wireless Bra (Multi-way) features a stretchy and non-slip material on the top of the cups and on the back for a perfect, strapless fit. It also has removable straps making it possible to wear it in different ways including cross back, halter neck, and strapless. 

Women’s Wireless Bra (Relax)

Php 1,290.00

Available in AIRism and Cotton materials, the Wireless Bra (Relax) is perfect for all kinds of active movements. It has a seamless design with integrated cups for a non-constricting and carefree comfort and for staying invisible under an outer layer. 

Women’s AIRism Ultra Seamless Shorts

Php 390.00

The AIRism Ultra Seamless Shorts is made with AIRism fabric and packed with comfort features like DRY and Cool Touch technology for a comfortable and moderately fitted feel without constricting the waist. It also has a flat and seamless design that stays invisible under an outer layer and its crotch section is made with soft yet substantial material. 

Women’s Body Shaper Non-Lined Half Shorts

Php 590.00

The Body Shaper Non-Lined Half Shorts has a self-deodorization feature that helps keep away inconvenient odors and an absorbent, quick-drying material. It is also made with fabric with great rebound and power netting for attractive, shapely lines. These functional and flattering shorts are great to match with UNIQLO’s wireless bras. 

The collection is available in UNIQLO.com and in all UNIQLO stores nationwide. 

For more updates and to get the proper sizing measures, customers may visit UNIQLO Philippines’ website at www.uniqlo.com/ph and follow social media accounts, Facebook (facebook.com/uniqlo.ph), Twitter (twitter.com/uniqloph) and Instagram (Instagram.com/uniqlophofficial). 

Here's What You Need to Know to Create Better Family Meal Time

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Sharing meals with the whole family are moments that shouldn’t be overlooked. Many times family members are just too busy to sit down together for a meal, so it’s important to grab every opportunity to bond, catch up on each other’s days, and spend time as a family.

Making time to have memorable meals can be very healthy for families. To achieve this, here are a few things to keep in mind:

1. It is efficient to plan ahead

Planning meals ahead of time, even just a week in advance, is way less stressful than having to think of today’s menu on the spot. This also gives a chance for every family member to suggest meals they want to eat for a specific day or what they want to try out.

One of Samsung Digital Appliances’ latest innovations, the Family Hub™, can help out with this and enrich family life. The Family Hub™ is Samsung Digital Appliances' first Smart Refrigerator that provides apps that are beneficial to households and gives families a better dining experience.

Samsung Family Hub™ (RS64T5F01B4)

The Family Board app helps members of the family share their calendar with each other and easily keep track of where everyone is at certain times. This app allows families to determine which day of the week everyone is available to have dinner together. Sharing notes from anywhere is also made possible with this Family Hub™ app, perfect for last minute reminders that need to be seen by the family right away

2. Don’t be afraid to get creative

Give the family a chance to expand their taste and discover new dishes by experimenting with recipes. Trying out new food together as a family also makes for a very memorable experience for everyone.

The Family Hub™ has a Recipe and Meal Planner feature that uses AI and food profiling based on the ingredients that are already available in the refrigerator to suggest easy recipes with very simple instructions that even the kids can join in.

Keep track of the ingredients easily for the new recipes by using Family Hub’s Shopping List. This feature allows the creation and sharing of shopping lists for the next grocery run. With the View Inside Feature, forgetting what's already in stock at home will no longer be a problem. With three built-in cameras, it is possible to remotely check what’s inside the refrigerator using only a smartphone. This app also helps tag expiration dates which keeps the kitchen in order.

3. Enjoy the preparations as well

Having better family meals can start with the preparations in the kitchen too, not just at the table. Involving family members in preparing meals gives everyone more time to spend with each other and get to know each other in a new setting. Enjoying the preparations along with the meal itself as a family makes for a fun bonding experience for everyone.

With the Family Hub’s Smart View feature, surf the net and watch recipe videos for easy reference when cooking meals. This feature also allows one to listen to music and mirror the contents of a smartphone or Smart TV. Being able to do all these straight from the Family Hub™ comes in handy when family members are bonding in the kitchen.

Sharing pleasant meals with the family is more important than many people realize, so make every one count.

To know more about the Family Hub™, visit https://www.samsung.com/ph/refrigerators/ref-rs5000-familyhub/

Filipino teachers and the passion that makes learning continuity possible

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The new normal may have limited physical interaction, but in no way did it hinder the unyielding commitment and drive of those at the frontlines of education - Filipino teachers. Even if the academic community is facing numerous challenges in preparation for school year 2020-2021, countless Filipino teachers remain passionate about providing quality basic education to their students. 

Putting Students First

Cagayan National High School Master Teacher Enrique Garcia remains committed to learning continuity during the pandemic.

Like many others, Mr. Garcia received training through webinars for distance learning. This prepares him and many others for the potential challenges that might come during the school year. “Last April, when we were still under the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), I took the initiative to come up with self-paced modules. I thought of coming up with modules because this is one way I could help my students for the coming school year,” said Garcia. 

According to Mr. Garcia, he spends his time collaborating with school leaders and his fellow teachers to create efficient class programs that will help the school adapt to the new normal. He also often meets with his colleagues virtually to discuss appropriate and effective learning delivery modalities for the upcoming school year. 

Mr. Garcia (middle) in one of the seminars he attended 

Mr. Garcia goes the extra mile by putting his students first and considering what learning delivery modality is apt for each of them. “I have to consider those who have the resources and those who have limited resources. After all, I cannot utilize a one-size-fits-all scheme. I deeply understand that my students are as diverse as the dreams their hearts have known.” Teachers like Mr. Garcia exemplify DepEd’s resolve by remaining committed to delivering education amidst the pandemic.

Pride of the Panay Bukidnon Tribe

Argy Catolin, a teacher at Aglonok Primary School Iloilo, is a modern-day hero during these unprecedented times. Mr. Catolin is a proud member of the Panay Bukidnon Tribe, which inspired him to teach as a way to make education accessible to his kin.

Even before the pandemic, Mr. Catolin has been going above and beyond to teach the students in Barangay Cahigon, Calinog, Iloilo. Due to the geographical conditions, students and teachers alike need to take a 2-hour motorcycle ride and a 3-hour walk to reach Aglonok Primary School. Nevertheless, these challenges didn’t stop Mr. Catolin. “Teaching is about inspiring others,” Mr. Catolin reiterates. He is fueled by his passion to touch the lives of his students and influence their future.

With the on-going pandemic, Mr. Catolin admits that students and teachers will face more difficulties in learning. The lack of electricity and reception in their area poses challenges in the upcoming school year. Recognizing the limitations of their area, his school has opted to utilize modular distance learning.

Mr. Catolin’s first general assembly with parents and learners last school year 2019-2020

Despite the challenges they may face, teachers and parents at the Aglonok Primary School work together to make sure that students can adapt to the new normal in education. “In our case in upland areas, we always give our best in helping our pupils. We did it before the pandemic through the Adopt-a-Child Program,” Mr. Catolin shared. “In the new normal, we can help our students by providing learning materials and we can help our parents by providing accurate information regarding the new normal setting.”

“This pandemic affects everything all over the world.” Mr. Catolin said. “Until there’s no vaccine we have to deal with the new normal setting. Us teachers have to be equipped with a positive attitude towards this crisis.” Mr. Catolin also shared that it is only through the collective efforts of teachers, students, parents, and the Department of Education (DepEd) that they can make a difference during these difficult times.

Mr. Catolin and Mr. Garcia are only two of the countless teachers who have their students’ best interests at heart and are working tirelessly to ensure that they still receive quality education.

Both teachers insisted that learning must continue, even during this pandemic. Mr. Catolin believes that quality education can help reduce poverty, promote peace, and foster development in the community, which is why he is in favor of opening classes this year. “As a teacher, we have to be equipped with a positive attitude towards this crisis. Together, we can make a difference,” he said. 

Likewise, Mr. Garcia supports the various learning continuity initiatives in place for the incoming school year. “Education must continue. It is through it that we develop informed, critical, creative, adaptive, flexible, strong-spirited, culturally-clipped, morally-upright, and happy citizenry.”

The resilience, passion, and commitment of these teachers during these trying times have become a source of inspiration for others. As the teachers prepare for SY 2020-2021, the Department of Education (DepEd) is keen in providing support for these modern-day heroes. This is in line with the Department’s unwavering commitment to work with Filipino teachers to deliver quality education despite the circumstances. 

The collective efforts of the academic community, as well as the Filipino spirit of Bayanihan, are what will ultimately make the incoming school year a success.