MVP Group ramps up relief efforts to areas hit by Typhoon Rolly

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The companies and foundations under the leadership of Manuel V Pangilinan recently reached out to communities and survivors of Typhoon Rolly (international name: Goni) by providing immediate relief assistance. 

“We have mobilized the Group’s Foundations to do relief and medical work in the wake of Typhoon Rolly. Our restoration teams are in place and have started doing remediation work already. We will fix this,” Pangilinan said. 

“Our Alagang Kapatid (TV5) teams are in Quezon and Camarines already. Teams will also be sent to Albay and Marinduque. Immediate relief assistance on behalf of our Group Foundations is given to areas severely affected by the typhoon,” Pangilinan added. 

Communication as aid 

PLDT and Smart engineers have been working round the clock to ensure that telco services are being restored in typhoon-stricken areas. PLDT and Smart were the first companies to restore telco services in Catanduanes. 

The companies also continue to bring communication as aid in provinces hit hard by Typhoon Rolly. These include the deployment of satellite phones with sim card, libreng tawag and libreng charging stations in Albay, Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte. 

Other areas where communication as aid were provided include Aurora, Bataan Batangas, Bulacan, Marinduque, Pampanga, Sorsogon, Tarlac, Zambales. 

The Alagang Kapatid Foundation, Inc. (AKFI) also provided libreng charging to residents who have been without electricity/have limited cellphone access using Meralco’s generator set. 

To allow affected residents to keep their mobile devices powered and contact their loved ones, One Meralco Foundation (OMF), the corporate foundation of Meralco, deployed its solar-powered mobile charging station in areas that are experiencing power interruptions. 

Immediate relief response 

The PLDT-Smart Foundation (PSF) and Smart Sales Team provided over 5,000 relief packs to families and communities in the Bicol region and Marinduque. Through the regional sales team, relief assistance was immediately mobilized to areas severely affected by the typhoon. 

“Ang buong Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ng Marinduque ay lubos na nagpapasalamat sa PLDT at Smart sa kanilang hatid na tulong. Ang inyo pong donasyon ay malaking karagdagan sa ating kasalukuyan na alokasyon ng pagkain na pinamamahagi na sa mga bayan. Muli po, maraming salamat sa inyong tulong (The Provincial Government of Marinduque is extremely grateful to PLDT and Smart for the help that they provided. Your donation is a big contribution to our current allocation of food and resources, which we are distributing to the different areas in Marinduque. Once again, thank you for all your help),” said Governor Presby Velasco from the Province of Marinduque. 

Meralco also donated 1,000 cavans of rice in Marinduque to be distributed to at least 10,000 families, and OMF turned over care packages to a thousand more. 

Braving the storms, the AKFI and TV5 News Team, provided 1,000 relief packs from the PSF in the typhoon-hit Bicol region in Lopez and Guinayangan, Quezon; Libmanan and Baao, Camarines Sur; and Guinobatan, Libon and Camalig, Albay. 

PLDT provided relief packs to 280 families in Albay and Quezon. PLDT also turned over 300 blankets, 500 boxes of facemasks and 500 faceshields to affected areas in Albay and Marinduque. The distributions were done through AKFI. 

PLDT, in partnership with the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), also prepared 551 relief packs to be distributed to families in other areas in Albay and Camarines Sur. 

OMF provided care packages to 200 families in Camalig, Albay and Guinayangan, Quezon, who were severely affected by the typhoon. 

Meanwhile, Maynilad turned over 4,000 bottles of water to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for typhoon Rolly survivors in Catanduanes. 

Be Merry with 11.11 at Shopee! A One Day Exclusive Sale on November 11, 2020

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Christmas is in the air as CHERRY offers great deals exclusively on November 11, 2020. This is the season to have early Christmas treats. 

Great deals on selected Cherry Mobile items 

The budget Flare S7 (3gb) smartphone is made even more affordable. Enjoy 3GB RAM and Quad-cam featuring a pair of 13MP + 2MP cameras for both rear and front at a very affordable price of P2,999 from the original P4,999 SRP. The Flare S7 (3gb) is also packed with other features including an initial 16GB ROM that is expandable to up to 128GB with a micro SD card, fingerprint sensor, face unlock, and is and an elegant curved gloss design. It runs on Android 8.1 Oreo and is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor. 

Making the lineup more exciting is the Flare S8 Plus which can steal any spotlight with its pop-up dual front camera, triple rear cameras, 6GB RAM, an eye-popping 128GB storage, and Mediatek Helio P70 processor. Enjoy these and more for a whopping drop of P6,999 from its P12,900 SRP. 

You should also catch the other discounted Cherry Mobile phones that are up for grabs: 

· Cherry Mobile Flare S7 Mini - available for only P1,699 from its P2,999 SRP 

· Cherry Mobile J2 Max – another affordable smartphone equipped with LED flash, available for only P2,499 from P2,999 SRP 

· Cherry Mobile J6S – a 5.8-inch Android Go smartphone, available for only P2,999 from P3,999 SRP 

· Cherry Mobile J6 Plus – a smartphone with 6.2-inch HD+ TrueView display, yours for only P3,699 from its P5,999 SRP 

Channel your inner fashionista with Cherry Mobile’s Love Marie Collection 

Stylish living is now within your reach with Cherry Mobile’s exclusive Love Marie Collection priced attractively. Don’t miss out on the following deal: 

· Love Marie Fitness Watch Bundle - get the Love Marie Fitness Watch with one free extra strap and a 10,000mAh Princess Panda powerbank for only P2,999 from P4,599 

Be safe wherever you go with Cherry Essentials 

Now is the best time to keep you and your loved ones safe by catching the following Cherry Essentials 11.11 exclusives: 

· Cherry 2-in1 Disinfecting Lamp with Powerbank – Stay safe and always be ready with the Cherry 2-in-1 Disinfecting Lamp with Powerbank available for only P700 from its P1,300 SRP 

· Cherry AP01 + Filter – Get the Cherry AP01 with filter for only P3,500 from its P4,300 SRP 

Enjoy smart living with Cherry Home 

· Cherry Home R2 WiFi Repeater Plus – Improve your connectivity at home with Cherry Home R2 Wifi Repeater Plus, available for as low as P499 from its P899 SRP. 

Catch all these on November 11, 2020 when you visit CHERRY’s official Shopee store at https://bit.ly/CherryMobileShopeeStore

Shop Non-Stop at CHERRY SHOP! Great Deals Await You at the One Day 11.11 Sale

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After the launch of Cherry’s first online store following the announcement of One CHERRY, One Ecosystem, it hasn’t stopped offering exciting surprises! 

Jaw-dropping deals for selected Cherry Mobile items 

The budget Flare S7 (3gb) smartphone is made even more affordable. Enjoy 3GB RAM and Quad-cam featuring a pair of 13MP + 2MP cameras for both rear and front at a very affordable price of P2,999 from the original P4,999 SRP. The Flare S7 (3gb) is also packed with other features including an initial 16GB ROM that is expandable to up to 128GB with a micro SD card, fingerprint sensor, face unlock, and is and an elegant curved gloss design. It runs on Android 8.1 Oreo and is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor. 

Making the lineup more exciting is the Flare S8 Plus which can steal any spotlight with its pop-up dual front camera, triple rear cameras, 6GB RAM, an eye-popping 128GB storage, and Mediatek Helio P70 processor. Enjoy these and more for a whopping drop of P6,999 from its P12,900 SRP. 

You should also catch the other discounted Cherry Mobile phones that are up for grabs: 

· Cherry Mobile S7 Lite – this very affordable smartphone with dual rear camera is available for only P1,999 from its P2,599 SRP 

· Cherry Mobile J2 Max – another affordable smartphone equipped with LED flash, available for only P2,499 from P2,999 SRP 

· Cherry Mobile J6S – a 5.8-inch HD+ Android Go Oreo smartphone, available for only P2,999 from P3,999 SRP 

· Cherry Mobile J6 Plus – a smartphone with 6.2-inch HD+ TrueView display, yours for only P3,699 from its P5,999 SRP 

Bring out your stylish side with Cherry Mobile’s Love Marie Collection 

Luxurious living is now within reach with Cherry Mobile’s exclusive Love Marie collection that will be available at very affordable prices. Don’t miss out on the following deals: 

· Love Marie Fitness Watch Bundle - get the Love Marie Fitness Watch with free extra strap and a 10,000mAh princess panda powerbank for only P2,999 from P4,599 

· Love Marie Bluetooth Speaker – score a buy 1 get 1 deal for the chic Love Marie Bluetooth Speaker for only P2,000 from P3,400 SRP 

· Cherry Ion Love Marie Collection – be a cut above the rest while staying protected with the Cherry Ion Love Marie Collection that comes with a powerbank for only P4,000 from P4,300 

Be extra protected with Cherry Essentials 

Now is the best time to keep you and your loved ones safe by catching the following Cherry Essentials 11.11 exclusives: 

· Cherry Ion Black-Red Limited Edition and Cherry Ion Lite Red – Cop this limited edition bundle for only P5,500 from its P6,000 SRP 

· Cherry 2-in-1 Disinfecting Lamp with Powerbank – Stay safe and always be ready with the Cherry 2-in-1 Disinfecting Lamp with powerbank available for only P700 from its P1,300 SRP 

· Cherry AP01 + Filter – Get the Cherry AP01 with free filter for only P3,500 from its P4,300 SRP 

Experience smart living with Cherry Home 

· Cherry Home R2 Wifi Repeater Plus – Improve your connectivity at home with Cherry Wifi Repeater Plus, available for as low as P499 from its P899 SRP 

Get these exclusive deals only on November 11, 2020 when you shop at: 

Cherry Shop PH: www.cherryshop.com.ph

 

 

Daikin now Available at over 180 Appliance Retailers Nationwide

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Daikin, the world’s leading air conditioning manufacturer, recently launched its Time to Split campaign, an initiative that seeks to change the traditional window type aircon culture in the Philippines. Part of that campaign is ensuring availability to as many Filipinos as possible by making Daikin’s energy-efficient split type air conditioners available in over 180 major appliance retailers nationwide. 

“More than a sales campaign, Time to Split is the main driver of our long-term strategy in the Philippines,” said Takayoshi Miki, President of Daikin Philippines. “As more and more Filipino consumers experience high electricity costs, Daikin hopes to shift the traditional Window-Type Aircon Culture to an Inverter Energy-savings split-type mentality.” 

With many Filipinos staying at home to help contain the spread of COVID-19, electricity consumption per household has notably increased, leading to higher than normal electricity bills due to increased use of air conditioning. This has led to Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi recently calling for the ‘conscious consumption’ of energy. 

In line with the Department of Energy’s call for conscious consumption of energy, Daikin seeks to shift the Filipino mindset towards energy efficient split-types over traditional window-type air conditioners. Inverter air conditioners are well known for their precise control and outstanding energy efficiency, particularly compared to non-inverter models. According to Daikin, this is due to the inverter’s ability to vary capacity by adjusting operating frequency. 

“At Daikin, we fully support the government’s call for the efficient use of energy,” said Miki. “Through our Time to Split campaign, we hope to advocate for the use of highly efficient split-type inverter aircons, not just to lower usage cost of our customers, but to also protect our environment from the harmful effects of using non-inverter window type aircons.” 

The Time to Split campaign is being led by Daikin’s D-Smart line, the company’s latest batch of inverter split-types with lower SRPs compared to its counterparts in the market. According to Miki, the proprietary DC inverters in its new split-types can reduce electricity consumption, resulting up to 60 percent real energy savings. 

For a limited time, consumers can get discounts on installation fees until December 31, 2020. 

Visit Daikin’s dealer locator www.daikin.com.ph/dealer-locator to find the nearest appliance retailer or authorized dealer in your area.

Meet DJI Mini 2, The Ultra-Light, Feature-Packed, Easy-To-Fly Drone You’ve Been Waiting For

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Weighing Under 249 Grams, DJI Mini 2 Now Has State-Of-The-Art OcuSync Transmission,
Robust Motors, and a 4K Camera

 

Today, DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, launched the DJI Mini 2, a high-performance camera drone that packs impressive new features into a small, portable design in the safest drone category weighing less than 249 grams. The successor to DJI’s original Mavic Mini, DJI Mini 2 is easy to fly, with improved imaging capabilities, powerful flight performance, and significantly enhanced transmission technology for longer and more reliable connection.

Intelligent, pre-programmed modes have been optimized so that you can capture eye-catching footage with just a few taps while beginner tutorials and learning tools help get new pilots up to speed on how to fly this fun new drone. Supported with a wide array of fun, safe, and creative accessories, DJI Mini 2 users can make the system their own with personalized items or show it off with the illuminated display case.

“Mavic Mini was a monumental breakthrough for DJI and for drone pilots across the world, as its unprecedented combination of weight, safety, performance, and overall value became the entry point for countless new drone pilots and fans,” said DJI President, Roger Luo. “DJI Mini 2 enhances those key aspects, packing larger drone performance in an approachable, small design in the safest drone category that is perfect for beginners and will also impress more experienced pilots.”

 

Mini Design, Impressive Results

Just like the original Mavic Mini, DJI Mini 2 features the iconic folding design that makes traveling with a drone incredibly easy. The lightweight system adds minimal weight to your bag and can easily be brought with you in case the opportunity to fly arises. Small yet mighty, DJI Mini 2 has impressive upgrades to vital flight performance features compared to the original version. OcuSync 2.0 transmission technology has now been incorporated. OcuSync 2.0 is DJI’s world-renowned transmission technology responsible for ensuring stable, long distance, and reliable connection between the remote controller and the drone. Dual-frequency technology^[1] automatically switches between channels to help against interference. DJI Mini 2 has a maximum transmission range of 10^[2] km^[3], which is a 150% increase in transmission range when compared to the original Mavic Mini. Upgraded motors provide up to 31 minutes of flight time, faster acceleration and speed, along with the ability to withstand winds up to 38 km/h.

 

Surprisingly Easy to Fly, Reassuringly Safe

DJI Mini 2 was made to be fun to fly, simple to operate, and safe for everyday use, whether that is daily life or an exciting adventure. A live feed from the drone’s camera is sent to your mobile phone so that you can see exactly where Mini 2 is and what it sees. Simplified buttons and functions keep things streamlined and easy to understand compared to more advanced drones. Like all DJI drones, high-grade positioning and vision sensors help Mini 2 hover precisely in place. GPS keeps track of where the drone is while the vision sensors on the bottom map out the ground below it and assist automated landing.

DJI drones are renowned for their safety features so that both new and experienced pilots can enjoy the flying experience. Some of these features include GEO fencing, which keeps drones out of sensitive areas like airports, Return to Home, a feature that can be activated so the drone returns to the pilot, and Altitude Lock, an adjustable limit on how high the drone can fly. Together, these modes and features make DJI Mini 2 not only a thrill to fly but safe for all skill levels.

 

Vivid Photos, Steady Video Footage All At Your Finger Tips

Capture every moment in stunning details with the help of the 1/2.3-inch sensor capable of recording 12-megapixel images and a maximum video resolution of 4K/30fps @100 Mbps. Additionally, images can be saved in standard JPEG as well as RAW for advanced users who want to edit footage further. Shake-free, smooth footage is possible because of the class-leading 3-axis gimbal, which compensates for drone movement, wind, and more. While recording in 1080p resolution, pilots can get closer to their subject without actually having to move the drone thanks to the 4X Zoom (2X lossless in quality) option. Pre-programmed intelligent modes mean the drone does the hard work of capturing beautiful footage with set movements and imaging features.

 

Make your content stand out with just a tap thanks to these pre-set modes including:

• QuickShots: Pre-programmed movements and image capture modes.
  • Dronie: DJI Mini 2 flies backward and upward, with the camera tracking your subject. Set a height limit of 40, 60, 80, 100, or 120 ft.
  • Helix: DJI Mini 2 flies upward and away, spiraling around your subject. Set a height limit of 40, 60, 80, 100, or 120 ft.
  • Rocket: DJI Mini 2 flies straight up into the air with the camera pointing downward following your subject. Set a height limit of 40, 60, 80, 100, or 120 ft.
  • Circle: DJI Mini 2 will circle around your subject at a constant altitude and distance.
  • Boomerang: DJI Mini 2 flies a boomerang-like oval flight path around your subject, starting and stopping video in the same place.
• Panoramas: Capture a wider perspective with select pano modes.
  • Sphere: DJI Mini 2 automatically captures twenty-six images and stitches them together for a crystal-clear image.
  • 180°: Captures seven photos for sweeping landscape images.
  • Wide-Angle: Captures a wide 3x3 image consisting of nine images.
• Image modes: Different photo modes for different scenarios.
  • AEB Triple Shot: Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) takes three images of varying exposure and merges them for a vivid image. This can be edited further to bring out a High Dynamic Range (HDR) image in post-processing. 
  • Timed Shots: Give yourself a few extra seconds before taking that photo with timed shots.

 

Easy To Create, Easier To Share With The World

Sharing is caring, and the DJI Fly app and DJI Mini 2 have a ton of enhancements that make sharing immediately on social media easy and intuitive. Now, your cell phone can connect directly to the drone without the remote controller, and after capturing those amazing footage, download images at a high-speed rate of 20 MB/s once landed safely. Once the images are downloaded to your phone, apply your own edits with the dedicated editing tools in the DJI Fly app or use the new Enhanced Photo option, which applies edits automatically to make you story stand out. Video footage can take up a lot of space, so now pilots can choose to trim it before downloading using Trimmed Download. DJI Mini 2 is not only simple to fly and fun to operate, the footage you record can be shared with all your family and friends in a matter of seconds.

 

Add-Ons To Make DJI Mini 2 Your Own

New and updated accessories for DJI Mini 2 help get the most out of its size. These accessories include:

• 360° Propeller Guards: Make the DJI Mini 2 even safer with propeller guards that completely cover the full propellers.
• DJI Mini Bag +: Functional and fashionable, the new carrying bag adds flair to your outfit.
• Charging Display Case: Show off your DJI Mini 2 in an illuminated clear bell jar that also charges your drone.
• DIY Creative Kit: Personalize your DJI Mini 2 with custom stickers or design your own to make your drone stand out.
• Snap Adapter: An adapter that snaps on to the top of the Mini 2 that allows for the attachment of a small LED screen that messages can be written on. 

 

Price and Availability

DJI Mini 2 is available for purchase from store.dji.com and from authorized retail partners across Asia. DJI Mini 2 can be purchased in two options. The standard package includes DJI Mini 2 aircraft, remote controller and one battery for the retail price of USD 449. The Fly More Combo is also available, which includes three batteries, charging hub, DJI Mini 2 aircraft, a carrying case and remote controller for the retail price of USD 599. 

For pricing and availability in your market or region, please visit:

https://store.dji.com/product/mini-2