Globe At Home with free webinar for parents on online schooling

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The transition of the country to distance learning is a big adjustment not only for learners but for their parents as well. The usual routine of bringing and fetching their kids to and from school, preparing their lunch, and helping them with their homeworks has all changed. Now, parents have the responsibility to oversee and guide their children as they learn from home and navigate this new landscape of digital education

To assist them in the preparation for the start of classes and dealing with the challenges of online schooling, Globe At Home hosted the Learn@Home: Parents’ Online Schooling Essentials webinar on August 15, 2020.

The one-hour free webinar was conducted by Teacher Gabby Limjoco, owner of Playworks Early Childhood Center, and celebrity mom and content creator Bianca Gonzalez-Intal. Through this session, parents learn the essentials on how to make their homes a conducive learning environment for their children as well as useful tips and hacks to ease them in the new process. Developing new habits to support online schooling needs and how to easily adjust to the new environment will be covered by the guest speakers.

Learn @Home webinar #GlobeAtHome

To help parents and kids navigate through the new distance learning set-up, Globe At Home is held a special webinar with Teacher Gabby Limjoco of Playworks Early Childhood Center and celebrity mom, Bianca Gonzales-Intal via Shoor, through this exciting webinar, made specially for moms and dads:

💙 Online Schooling Essentials

💙  Hacks for parents to support your child’s online schooling needs

💙  Tips on how to ease your kids in

💙  Setting up your home’s tech needs & Importance of strong connection at home

The session also tackle the importance of having a strong and reliable broadband connection and the appropriate tools and tech set-up at home for optimized learning.

Globe At Home customers whoregistered via bit.ly/LearnAtHome_GlobeAtHome get the VIP access to the webinar while a livestream also been available via Globe At Home’s Facebook page for everyone who wants to learn a thing or two on how they can make online schooling fun and hassle-free for their children and everyone in the family.

As we move forward and embrace the changes brought by the new normal, Globe At Home is committed to provide a smooth and fast internet connection that will minimize learning disruptions and social challenges as students continue learning at home. Customers can avail or upgrade to UNLI Plan 2899 with speeds of up to 100 Mbps. The plan also comes with a pair of TP-Link Deco M5 WiFi Mesh devices which expand the WiFi coverage to more areas of your home so everyone can stay connected, especially those who have turned their home into an office and learning space for kids.

Keeping kids safe even with increased online exposure during pandemic

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Every day, parents confront various concerns with regard to their children. But with the pandemic where children become more exposed online for learning, entertainment, and socialization, one important issue that has to be addressed immediately is how to keep the young ones safe from the dangers that lurk in the internet while allowing technology to work for them.

To deal with the apprehensions being faced by parents during these extraordinary times, the “Gabay Bahay: An Online Parenting Series” discussed different ways that can guide the parents, including how to navigate the Internet safely. The online series is established by the Department of Education Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DepEd DRRMS)  with Globe Telecom as a major partner.

Atty. Irish Salandanan-Almeida, Data Protection Officer of Globe and one of the webinar speakers, underscored the importance of keeping children safe online. Almeida, who has two kids, emphasized that parents should  ensure the protection of their children’s personal information while using the internet.

“While the internet offers countless benefits for our children, it can also expose them to risks and dangers. If we don’t monitor their online activity or educate them on responsible online behavior, they may be vulnerable to harassment, discrimination, blackmail, cyberbullying, and even identity theft or fraud,” she said.

Almeida also shared a few reminders for parents to guide their children on the responsible use of the internet: 

• Ask the children not to post or share personal information publicly, or with strangers, as those with ill intentions could easily take advantage of this. 
• Make it a point to read the privacy policies and terms and conditions of the websites and applications that your children use.
• Set your children’s privacy settings with them. This way, you have some control over who can see their children’s posts, and who can contact them.
• Remind them not to chat with people they don’t know, and to report them to you or their teachers immediately.
• Educate them about the harmful effects of clicking on links or downloading files from unknown sources. These could be viruses in disguise and may be used to steal personal information, which hackers can use to take advantage of.
• Ask them not to give out their username or password to anyone except their parents.

As much as possible, she said, parents should monitor their children’s use of the internet, and provide proper guidance.  In the event of a violation of their children’s data privacy rights, parents may file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission at complaints@privacy.gov.ph.

In another episode of the series, Francis Pugeda, Head of Emerging Technologies at Globe, related how technology can help children discover their creative side and explore things they want like music, movies/TV series.

As parents, Pugeda said they should exercise some control over their children’s use of the internet to establish discipline but not too much that would curtail their desire to learn new things. “Being responsible is key when using technology. With our daughter, we allow her some leeway, but we also make sure to guide her properly, especially on her choice of content, what is beneficial and what can be harmful. Good thing is that because she is guided, she already knows her limits,” he said. “ We shouldn’t force them but let them discover things on their own but with proper guidance to make their technology and internet use a pleasant experience.”

In another session which talked about positive discipline, Ginger Arboleda, a Mom-preneur and popular blogger (Mommyginger.com), Chief Executive Officer of Manila Workshops and co-founder of Taxumo, said she and her husband practice a more positive way of disciplining their seven-year-old daughter. They start by being more actively involved in helping her learn how to handle situations more appropriately while remaining calm, friendly and respectful of their child’s feelings.  

“We should never forget that in everything we do, we do it for our children. As parents, our goal is to make them grow up and become responsible and respectful members of society. We will not be always by their side forever so might as well start now by creating an ideal environment for them without worries or pressure and where they can thrive later on,” she said.

Arboleda shared that even though things are done mostly online, she still encourages their daughter to explore and expose herself to certain things around her while she is young, using tools like smartphones, computers, tablets. “But we also teach her right from wrong, good and bad based on family values to help her decipher or discern things. We do not dictate but only help her navigate.”

Globe is a strong advocate of digital citizenship and responsible use of technology.  Through its Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP), Globe introduced various modules to teachers and students aimed at increasing students’ knowledge of digital citizenship and cybersafety by taking a critical look at their online behavior and helping them develop insights into the influences of the online world and the choices they are making. With the push towards online education, Globe modified the in-class DTP workshop into e-modules to reach more people in their homes.

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Usapang Real Life with Luchi Cruz-Valdes

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"Usapang Real Life with Luchi"-- a timely spell in this time of COVID 19 when everyone’s life has been upended by the pandemic. 

Every person always has a story to tell. Whether it’s about their personal life or their struggles and their triumphs; each narrative deserves to be heard. With this new weekly lifestyle program, Usapang Real Life with Luchi, which launched last August 15,  Pinoys are in for a Saturday night filled with stories of hope and positivity.

TV5’s newest program, Usapang Real Life with Luchi, hoisted by well-known multi-awarded broadcaster and journalist Luchi Cruz-Valdes.

Line-produced by ContentCows Company, Usapang Real Life with Luchi shows veteran newscaster and noted investigative reporter, Luchi Cruz-Valdes, in a new light. Here we meet a different side of Luchi: one who is lighthearted, nurturing, and compassionate. This side of her allows her to connect to her guests, bringing out close and personal stories of celebrities that many people do not usually get to see.  

The show showcases ordinary Filipinos and encourages them to share their stories to illustrate that all of us, the famous and the homespun, go through the same struggles, the same challenges, the same acts of courage, and compassion for each other.  At the end of the day, these meaningful stories and experiences are what makes us human and belong to the same community values and ideals we share as a nation.

In her talk show, Luchi herself opens up about little known facts of her life and the issues she is similarly facing as the rest of us. For instance, she’s a devoted mother of three and a widow, and an avid fan of Korean dramas. She likewise has her personal viewpoints on the issues of the day, as well as trendy topics and concerns that people talk about, which she shares on the show. These cover the gamut of life in the province, mental health, married life, motherhood, passions, and advocacies, and how people deal with change.  Usapang Real Life with Luchi puts a spotlight on life behind the camera; unveiling real experiences and celebrating our common humanity. It’s about harnessing the lessons of everyday life and using these to empower and give hope.

KC Concepcion and Karen Davila were Luchi’s first guests in the pilot episode which premiered August 15. Other celebrities that have since appeared on the show are Darna star, Jane De Leon, Through Night and Day’s Alessandra de Rossi, Youtube sensation Emman Nimedez, in one of his last interviews, as well as Tiktok influencers Marvin “Bhie” Fojas, Zendee, Richo “Walang Ganun Mars” Bautista and Christian Antolin, and Miss Universe 2018, Catriona Gray. Each episode of Usapang Real Life with Luchi tells the narrative of different individuals, from comedians, athletes, digital influencers, celebrities and even Luchi’s colleagues. Other episodes will feature real life stories of guests such as celebrity power couples Richard Gomez & Lucy Torres and Vic Sotto & Pauleen Luna-Sotto, the Divine Diva Zsa Zsa Padilla and the Queen of Philippine Soap Opera Judy Ann Santos.

Catch Usapang Real Life with Luchi and turn it into a weekend habit every Saturday, 9:00 PM on TV5. It also has a primetime replay on Sundays at 7:00PM on Colours, available on Cignal TV CH. 202 HD & 60 SD.

"Me -Time" kahit "WFH" ( work from home)

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I remember back in college I would sneak a nap in the library in between classes.

I would have a small pillow with me so I can lay my head on the table and close my eyes.

Pero sa madaming offices today bawal ang sleeping on the job! 

But you know what, I think if you can, go ahead and take a power nap. Maybe ask permission from your boss or co-worker. Kasi I find it more beneficial and it gives you more energy if you sleep for a few minutes only instead of fighting the sleepiness.

What do you think? 

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Moment Group restos go cashless with PayMaya

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Whether it’s Filipino classic dishes, a Japanese fusion feast, or a burger binge and more, fans of various restaurants under The Moment Group (TMG) can now safely enjoy their favorite cuisines and pay cashless for their orders as the company partners with PayMaya for a total cashless experience online or in stores.

The Moment Group (TMG) operates some of the country's most sought-after restaurant brands that include Manam, Din Tai Fung, Ooma, 8 Cuts Burgers, Mo’ Cookies, Shawa Wama, Phat Pho, Mecha Uma, and Bank Bar.

Foodies can now use their PayMaya e-wallet accounts as well as any credit, debit, or prepaid card to pay for their favorite meals when they order at TMG’s website (www.momentfood.com) which is now powered by the PayMaya Checkout payment gateway.

Additionally, TMG can now accept cashless payments for VISA, Mastercard, and JCB cardholders, as well as PayMaya QR, using the PayMaya One all-in-one Point-of-Sale (POS) terminals in their Metro Manila store branches, allowing for a safer contactless in-store payment experience.

PayMaya is the leading payment company in the Philippines with the widest deployment of Android-based POS terminals in the Philippines, with its PayMaya One device being adopted by major supermarkets, restaurants, service providers, and government agencies across the country.

“The safety and convenience of our loyal patrons is a top priority for The Moment Group, and offering cashless payments for our online and physical stores in partnership with PayMaya goes a long way towards reinforcing that. We want to continue serving everyone with good food alongside a safer payment experience across all our channels," said The Moment Group Co-Founder and Creative Director Abba Napa.

As the food and restaurant industry adopt to new measures brought by the global COVID-19 pandemic, TMG has upgraded its operations by activating their online ordering website and by expanding their offering to include frozen, pre-cooked, and ready to heat meals at groceries and convenient stores. 

“Cashless is now fast becoming the default payment option when dining in or ordering food online. We’re glad to partner with The Moment Group in adopting PayMaya’s end-to-end cashless payment solutions to provide its customers and store frontliners a safer and more seamless payment transactions, whether they prefer ordering online or dining in their branches,” PayMaya President Shailesh Baidwan said.

As a way to curb the spread of the COVID-19 disease, TMG is now utilizing PayMaya’s cashless payment solutions in their ordering website and store branches as it allows them to protect their store frontliners and customers from handling cash which can further spread the virus.

In compliance with the guidelines on the implementation of minimum health protocols issued by the Department of Trade and Industry, the food and restaurant industry is instituting health and safety protocols, including making cashless acceptance part of the standard options of doing business under the New Normal.

To know more about the One by PayMaya device and other PayMaya Enterprise solutions, visit http://enterprise.paymaya.com

PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines, with platforms and services that cut across consumers, merchants, and government. Aside from providing payments acceptance for the largest e-Commerce, food, retail and gas merchants in the Philippines, PayMaya enables national and social services agencies, as well as local government units, with digital payments and disbursement services.

Through its app and wallet, PayMaya provides millions of Filipinos with the fastest way to own a financial account with over 40,000 Add Money touchpoints nationwide, more than double the total number of traditional bank branches in the Philippines combined. Its Smart Padala by PayMaya network of over 30,000 partner touchpoints nationwide serves as last mile digital financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved with access to services. To know more about PayMaya's products and services, visit www.PayMaya.com or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.