A strong finish: Nursing student and fitness coach hailed as Century Tuna Everybod Superbod 2020 winners

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Century Tuna Superbods 2020 named nursing student and ESL instructor Samantha Ashley Lo and fitness coach and professional model Sam Ajdani as the Century Tuna Everybod Superbod title holders.

As a strong and successful finish amid the pandemic, hosting an event seemed to be a challenge, but Century Tuna managed to pull it off as it held the finals of their Century Tuna Superbods 2020 at the spacious venue (for social distancing) of Blue Leaf Cosmopolitan in Quezon City.

The most anticipated health and fitness event of the year was also a momentous occasion as it set the standards for future online events in the new normal.  the finals event followed strict adherence to the FDCP-DOH-DOLE safety protocols for film and audio-visual shoots. 

“We needed to rise up to the challenge. We knew it was going to be tough but we stayed focused and if we’re able to pull this off successfully then at least we are able to provide a template for the industry to learn from and use. We soldiered on despite the challenges to show that it can be done,” said Century Pacific Food Inc. EVP & COO Greg Banzon. He also added, “It’s important to stage the event to provide inspiration and a good benchmark for the country to put health, wellness and fitness as the top priority.”

The success of the event amid the pandemic made their victory even more memorable for both Samantha (27) and Sam (30). Sam, who is a professional commercial model, admitted that one of the most challenging part of the competition was trying to stay healthy given the restrictions of the pandemic.   Meanwhile, Samantha, who is a former Miss Grand International Philippines winner, had to strengthen her focus and remain creative in her home workouts, even when she could not go the gym. Their persistence and commitment to stay strong and focused paid off when they were proclaimed winners of the biggest health and fitness competition in the country. 

Samantha and Sam bested 25 other Superbods candidates and will each take home Php 500,000 tax-free cash and other amazing prizes. Both winners passed rigorous digital challenges required during the competition to emerge as the new ambassadors of Century Tuna Superbods 2020—health and fitness advocates who are passionate in promoting health and wellness as an everyday commitment especially during these trying times. They are also exceptional individuals who remain optimistic and believe in getting back up again even after falling so many times.

Meanwhile, the runners-up were Superbod 2020 Stunner Candice Ramos and Superbod 2020 Ageless Erie Matic. Other candidates who took home special awards were Shirley Garcia, Zai Ebido, Enzo Bonoan, Samantha Purvor, Philippe Magalona, Nelson Banzuela, Key Trajano, Albert Lorenzo, and Grace Del Rosario.

The 25 finalists were all strong contenders, showcasing inspiring traits and skills to encourage themselves and their fellow Filipinos to keep going, and remain healthy and strong during these trying times.

The finalists were judged by a distinguished panel of judges. Joining Century Pacific Food Inc. EVP & COO Greg Banzon, Century Tuna marketing director Carlo Endaya, triathlete and SEA Games gold medalist Nikko Huelgas, GMA Network senior assistant vice president for alternative productions Gigi Santiago-Lara, Isabelle Daza, Alice Dixson, Sarah Lahbati, Ina Raymundo, and DJ Toni Tony.

The health and fitness competition was relaunched last July 25 with a more inclusive and relevant #StayStrongPilipinas theme. To signal its resumption, Century Tuna released a rousing video via its official Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/centurytuna), featuring Century Tuna celebrity ambassadors Nadine Lustre and Alden Richards with the Superbods finalists urging everyone to stay strong and to continue pursuing their dreams of a healthier future through proper diet and exercise.

To relive the “Century Tuna EverybodSuperbod 2020” finals, visit and follow

Century Tuna’s Facebook page, @centurytuna or Instagram @centurytunasuperbods.

PayMaya : Bank Transfer via InstaPay is still free until October 31

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MEDIA ADVISORY

To enable all Filipinos to continue availing of safe and convenient financial transactions, sending money from PayMaya to other banks and e-Wallets via InstaPay will continue to remain free until October 31, 2020. Sending money from PayMaya to PayMaya also remains free of charge. 

 

We encourage our customers to check with their bank or e-Wallet provider for any possible transaction fees when Adding Money to their PayMaya accounts via InstaPay. Account holders may also add money for FREE by linking their BPI account in the app, over the counter via BDO and Ministop stores, and in Pera Hub branches nationwide.

For the complete list of the most convenient ways to Add Money to your PayMaya account, visit https://official.paymaya.com/CAK1/e8db5e38

Premier realme 7 Series and Buds Q now official in PH, offer an elevated experience for Filipinos

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realme has officially launched its newest number series realme 7 and 7 Pro, and its latest TWS device realme Buds Q in the Philippines. Photo above shows [L-R] realme Philippines Media Buy Manager Sage Cuevas, Marketing Lead Eason de Guzman, VP for Marketing Austine Huang and Marketing Trainee Jarrell Lim.

● The newest realme 7 number series sets new standards in the local smartphone midrange segment with powerful camera sensors, fast charging action and top-of-the-line processors.

● The realme Buds Q is poised to be a stylish, entry-level TWS that brings superior audio experience.

● Fans will enjoy a wide array of launch promos for the three devices both online and in-stores.

Manila, Philippines — realme Philippines has officially launched the new realme 7 series and its latest smart audio device realme Buds Q, raising the standards for a midrange smartphone and TWS experience. To the delight of fans, realme launched the devices with bucket loads of promos for both its online store on LazMall and its offline stores nationwide. 

 

Following on the heels of the successful launch of its C-series, realme Philippines goes back to its beloved number line-up with a couple of powerful midrange champs -- the realme 7 and 7 Pro. As it aims to enrich the realme ecosystem, realme is also bringing its chic in-ear TWS to the local market -- the realme Buds Q.

 

“We at realme Philippines aim to fuel the drive of the Filipino youth as they take on various endeavors -- may those be in climbing the corporate ladder or ranking up in different mobile games. We believe that our new devices, which are both powerful and attainable, can keep our young leaders, ideators and creators inspired and empowered to continue moving forward. And we are happy to make these new devices available in more channels with more fun promos,” shares realme Philippines VP for Marketing Austine Huang.

The launch of the realme 7 series was led by realme’s #7for7 squad, which is composed of young trailblazers from different fields of interest. Professional Mobile Legends player and Omnic PH Team Captain  ohmyv33nus, two time SEA Games Gold Medalist Japoy Lazardo, content creator and Tiktok Influencer Gyle De Castro, PBA courtside reporter Apple David, model & motorsports enthusiasts Bianca Rufinno,  visual artist and realme Philippines in-house photographer RG Vizuals and realme Philippines creative lead Harold Branzuela are young leaders that embody the youth’s grit and vigor.

 

realme 7 Pro: Philippines’ Fastest-Charging Smartphone

There is no stopping Filipino corporate gladiators, budding entrepreneurs and digital buffs in their quest for success. This makes the realme 7 Pro a perfect tech partner.  

The realme 7 Pro is equipped with a 65W SuperDart Charge, making it the Philippines’ fastest-charging smartphone -- charging from zero to 100% in just 34 minutes. This charging power is favorable for intense daily hustle as it minimizes smartphone downtime. The device’s Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Mobile Processor also ensures that the overall performance of the device is smooth and top-notch.

 

For users active in online content creation, from livestreams and vlogs to photo feeds, the realme 7 Pro’s 2nd Gen 64MP Sony IMX682 Quad Camera and 32 MP in-display can help in capturing good engagement with high-quality videos and flagship snaps. 

 

realme 7: World’s First Smartphone with MediaTek Helio G95 

There is a global uptick of 35 percent in weekly mobile game downloads in March as people around the world stay safely at home and look for avenues of entertainment. IDC and App Annie also reported that mobile is now the primary driver of growth for digital game consumption. To ascertain that the youth gets to continue to slay their mobile battles, realme designed midrange champ realme 7 specifically for mobile gaming enthusiasts. Under the phone’s hood is the world’s first MediaTek Helio G95 Gaming Processor, which makes the realme 7 one of the most powerful smartphones for gaming and entertainment in its price point.

 

Quarantines have also regulated the forms of entertainment the youth usually enjoys outside of their homes, like going to the movies, partying in clubs and dining in restaurants. This led the youth to pivot even further to digital forms of connection and entertainment – be it virtual call with friends or movie streaming – as these are not bound by physical borders. The realme 7 packs a 5000mAh battery with a 30W Dart Charge, ready to power the digital adventures of its young users.

 

The realme 7 and 7 Pro are the first smartphones in the world to receive the TÜV Rheinland Smartphone Reliability Verification. The TÜV Rheinland Smartphone Reliability Verification contains 22 major tests (12 daily-use scenarios, four components reliability and six extreme environments) and 38 minor tests. realme has upgraded quality test to further improve the reliability of the smartphones, making realme users freely enjoy the pleasure brought by the leap-forward technology and trendsetting design.

 

TÜV Rheinland is a global leader in independent inspection services, founded 145 years ago. The independent experts stand for quality and safety for people, technology and the environment in nearly all aspects of life.

 

realme Buds Q: stylish TWS designed by José Lévy, cooperated designer of Hermes

One gift early Christmas shoppers must bag for the bibong inaanak and masipag na pamangkin is the incredibly stylish realme Buds Q. The latest AIoT product from the fastest-growing smartphone brand is officially available in the Philippines, ready to rock the world of young Filipinos -- quite literally -- with an elevated audio experience.

 

The True Wireless device has a 10mm Large Driver and a Dynamic Bass Boost, bringing sound straight out of audio heaven. Going beyond its amazing technology, the realme Buds Q is also a fashion statement on its own as it sports the artistic genius of José Lévy, the cooperated designer of Hermès and the art director of the realme Design Studio. For its design, Lévy took inspiration from the round cobblestones found along the shores of Normandy beach. This artistic and ergonomic masterpiece is both chic and comfortable, having been made with a premium 9um Spark Pattern special polymer composite diaphragm, an IPX4 water resistance, and a weight of 3.6g -- lighter than a sheet of A4 paper.

realme Buds Q users can also enjoy long hours of usage as the device’s charging case can hold power amounting to 20 hours worth total playback. The buds could also go on for three hours of single continuous calling time, four and a half hours of single continuous music listening time, five hours of single continuous gaming time, and six hours of single continuous video streaming time.

realme Promos Everywhere!

The realme 7 8GB + 128GB storage variant is available in the Philippines for just Php 14,990 while the realme 7 Pro 8GB + 128GB storage variant is priced at Php17,990. The realme Buds Q can be bagged by stylish audio lovers for just Php 1,490. In celebration of the longest holiday season in the world, realme Philippines is launching the realme 7, 7 Pro and realme Buds Q with a ton of promos available in multiple channels. 

With the vision of being the smartphone of every Filipino, realme Philippines makes sure it brings top-tier technology into much more attainable price points. In line with this, the fastest-growing smartphone brand partners on the regular with the leading consumer finance company, Home Credit. Starting September 30, the realme 7 and 7 Pro can be availed with 0% interest installment plans for either six or nine months. Home Credit also has special promos for lucky purchasers of the midrange champs in select stores nationwide. The first 10 purchasers of the realme 7 Pro will be getting free realme Buds Q worth Php1,490, while the first 10 purchasers of a realme 7 will get free Buds Classic worth Php590. The participating kiosks for this promo are located at SM North EDSA, SM Megamall, SM Fairview, SM Mall of Asia, SM Calamba, SM Dasmariñas, SM Sta. Rosa, SM Manila, SM Pampanga, and SM Bicutan. 

Customers with major credit cards can also avail realme's newest devices via flexible 6 or 12-month installment plans with 0% interest.

Customers who prefer shopping in the comfort of their homes can also avail of the new devices through the official realme store on LazMall. The first 200 purchasers of the realme 7 Pro on its dedicated product page on LazMall will get free realme Buds Q worth Php1,490. Those who wish to avail of the realme 7 will enjoy a Php 500 voucher. The realme Buds Q is also offered with a Php 500 discount. 

For the latest updates on realme Philippines and all of its products, fans may follow the official Facebook and Instagram accounts of the fastest-growing smartphone brand in the country.

 About realme 

realme is a technology brand that specializes in providing high-quality smartphones with the best design and performance. The brand was officially established on May 4, 2018 by its founder Sky Li and Madhav Sheth in India, together with a young team with rich experience in the smartphone industry. realme is committed to offering powerful performance, stylish design, industry-leading qualities and exploring more possibilities of UNI Smart AIoT. realme has also introduced smartphone accessories such as fast-charging power banks and its realme Buds series.

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realme 7 Pro with freebies

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Century Pacific Commits to Coconut Replanting Initiative, Subsidiary aims to be carbon neutral by 2028

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Century Pacific Food donates seedlings to coconut farmers in Mindanao, helping enhance their livelihoods through increased productivity.

Century Pacific Food, Inc. (CNPF), through its coconut manufacturing arm Century Pacific Agricultural Ventures, Inc. (CPAVI), has signed a partnership with Friends of Hope to donate quality seedlings to smallholder coconut farmers -- enabling the planting of productive coconut trees and the replacement of non-fruit-bearing senile ones in South Central Mindanao.

In addition to expanding long-term coconut supply in the region, planting the coconut trees will sequester about 416,680 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions over the next eight years. As a result, CNPF’s coconut subsidiary aims to be “carbon-neutral” by 2028.

Under the partnership, CPAVI will provide coconut farmers 100,000 coconut seedlings a year for the next five years, with Friends of Hope overseeing their distribution to farmer families and ensuring that the seedlings are given the proper care. Friends of Hope is a non-profit organization with expertise in coconut-based farming systems, as well as growing coconuts and other intercrops. Since its establishment in 2012, it has reached almost 10,000 farmers, providing them access to better seedlings, facilitating end-to-end trainings on coconut and intercrop production, and helping reduce costs by linking farmers directly to markets.

 

2000 dwarf seednuts were given to Sitio Macnit, Brgy. Nomoh, Maasim, Sarangani Province. Pictured here is one of the beneficiaries from the IP community, Ms. Dona Fanding.

The joint initiative between CPAVI and Friends of Hope will expand long-term coconut supply in South Central Mindanao and help provide additional income to some 16,000 families in the area. As its need for the coconut raw material rises, CPAVI also plans to onboard partner farmers as suppliers, giving them market access for their products.

Noel Tempongko, Vice President and General Manager of CPAVI, said, “This initiative is a unique opportunity to help our community, our planet, and our business all in one go. Coconut farmers in Mindanao get the benefit of improved quality and productivity of their farming, as well as market access to their products due to our growing company requirements. We are also able to offset our carbon emissions as a result of this project and, at the same time, ensure a more sustainable supply source of coconuts for our company. We look forward to continue showcasing the quality of Philippine coconut products, proudly made in Mindanao, to the rest of the world, whilst helping our environment and community of coconut farmers in the process.”

Christopher Po, CNPF’s Executive Chairman, added, “I am personally very excited about this project which allows us to augment the livelihoods of our farmers, enhance the supply of quality coconuts, and achieve a milestone of carbon neutrality for our coconut business. At the same time, the initiative supports our ambition to manufacture healthier products, and our vision of growth whilst doing business in a more sustainable and responsible way.”

Through the wholly owned subsidiary CPAVI, CNPF entered the coconut business initially as an integrated manufacturer of high-value coconut products for exports, in line with its pivot towards manufacturing healthier products. Its entry into the category began with an ongoing long-term contract with a leading global coconut brand. Recently, the Company also signed a long-term contract exporting coconut products to the Linaco Group, a leading regional coconut producer headquartered in Malaysia.

7-Eleven partners with DOH to tackle COVID-19 at the community level

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Philippine Seven Corporation (PSC), the exclusive licensor of 7-Eleven in the Philippines, has partnered with the Department of Health’s (DOH) BIDA Solusyon Campaign to take the fight against COVID-19 to the barangay level. 

  

7-11 launch information drive with newly available barangay data.

After its store personnel surveyed 38,000 individuals in 7,000 inner neighborhoods last August, 7-Eleven found out that only 60% of people in the vicinity of their stores wore masks, prompting the company to install a COVID-19 update poster in each of its 2,951 stores nationwide once barangay level data was made publicly available in mid-September.  

  

Updated daily with data from the DOH, this poster shows the number of active cases and the trend in the barangay where the store is located. It also showed similar information about the two other adjacent barangays.  

  

PSC President and CEO Victor Paterno said, “Our management philosophy is ‘show the right data in the right form to the right people at the right time, and they will make the right decisions.’ You can’t look over the shoulder of every store manager when you have 3,000 stores - you have to give him the freedom to manage his store, but at the same time let him know how he is doing, so he can either be left alone, recognized, or held accountable. We think the same is true with regard to managing COVID-19.”  

  

“We laud the DOH for making the barangay data available. The virus spreads from close contact within members of a community, so we believe reporting it at that level opens up a promising front in the war to contain the virus. We hope it will drive the behavioral changes needed to get numbers down, and give communities the confidence that the problem can be managed. No need to be fearful---if together, we are careful,” Paterno added. 

  

The barangay information drive reflects the private sector’s contribution towards the DOH’s transition from a top-down approach towards managing COVID-19, to one that focuses on strengthening the pandemic response at the grassroots. 

  

“Drawing awareness to the community spread is a good first step,” said Atty. Sikini 

Labastilla, the head of Caloocan City’s contact tracing team. “In Caloocan, every community now aspires to be COVID-free, just as they once aspired to be drug free. There will be cases, but the community needs to see it as an ongoing battle rather than one that is won when they hit zero.” 

 

Chief of Professional Medical Staff at the Eastern Visayas Regional Medical Center echoed sentiments that a community level response is critical to effectively managing the pandemic. 

 

“Tacloban barangays demanded barangay spread numbers early on, and disclosing them resulted in a reduction in cases.  Could this be because the community has been strengthened by one disaster, and is willing to work together to prevent another, just as countries like Taiwan and Korea that were affected by SARS have outperformed?” she said. 

 

Much of this transition is currently observed in the DOH’s efforts to augment the 

Department of Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) Barangay Health Emergency 

Response Teams (BHERTS). BHERTs are locally organized representatives of the LGUs that assist the Local Epidemiology and Surveillance units as well as the contact-tracing teams. 

  

Through the information drive and other capacity-building initiatives for the LGUs and their respective BHERTs, 7-Eleven, the DOH, and the DILG seek to empower more people with the ability to protect themselves from the virus. 

  

“BHERTs are the first-line responders to the public for any COVID-19-related health concern,” said Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Singh Vergeire. “Through 7-Eleven’s information drive initiative, the BHERTs, and the Barangay Disiplina Brigades, we aim for a stronger response at where transmission is most common: the barangay level.” 

  

To support the government as it pushes for wearing masks, washing hands, and keeping distance as key ways to prevent the spread of the virus, 7-Eleven is elevating awareness about COVID further by informing its customers about the number of active COVID-19 cases at their local barangay level. 

 

According to Fr. Nicanor Austriatico, a chief researcher for microbiology, “Barangay level efforts over the past month have been promising.  QC’s Race to Zero campaign, which the UP OCTA group has been advising, has reduced spread and improved contact tracing efforts by 20%.” 

 

Asia Development Bank Health Director Dr. Patrick Osewe reaffirmed that localized spread management is increasingly seen as a best practice around the world, with the goal of resuming economic activity and travel. 

 

“We were able to use data and implement policies in some countries, like Vietnam. 

They controlled the pandemic in the beginning, but they had a surge of infections in Da Nang,” said Osewe. “They were able to bring it down in three weeks. We need clear data at the barangay level that is monitored clearly.” 

 

Leading epidemiologist and convener of the Health Professionals Alliance Against COVID-19 (HPAAC) Dr. Antonio Dans noted that showing the public a real-time picture of successfully curbing the spread would have a positive impact on promoting further practice of the personal protective measures. 

 

“Some people work or live in a crowded or risky area, and distancing is not always a choice they can make. But wearing face masks and shields is something that communities have control over,” he said. 

  

7-Eleven is also launching a Bidang Barangay Contest in more than 50 major cities and municipalities nationwide. Having provided information about local barangay’s active cases, 7-Eleven is encouraging both the barangay’s local BHERT officials and residents to be proactive partners in sharing information about COVID-19 their locality.  

  

“These are early days in this approach, and we need to compare notes on what works and what doesn’t as we progress in our individual efforts.  Furthermore, we hope that the national government, and those here who influence them, can help incentivize reduction of community spread by empowering LGUs to lift restrictions to allow more economic activity,”  Paterno said. 

  

Vergeire emphasized the importance of united effort between the government and the private sector in the fight against COVID-19, “Malaking bagay po ang pakikipagtulungan ng private sector sa pagapapalawig ng ating pandemic response. We were able to do it more efficiently because of the cooperation of the different business sectors.” 

 

“Kaya’t muli, kami po ay nagpapasalamat sa Philippine Seven Corporation, sa lahat ng ating BIDA partners, sa ating LGUs at sa ating mga mamamayan na patuloy ang pag suporta at pag-comply sa ating BIDA Solusyon health reminders.”