#FightingHunger: Globe, Walang Iwanan Alliance raise P4.9M for poor communities

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Globe and Walang Iwanan Alliance (WIA) gave at least 14,000 food and rice packs to disadvantaged and underserved communities in Mandaluyong, Paranaque, San Juan and other cities and municipalities in Luzon recently.

 

Through the support of Globe customers, the company and WIA were able to raise more than P4.9 million, with more than P650,000 coming from customers’ donations through Globe Rewards and GCash apps, which in turn was used to provide and deliver the food assistance.

 

The partnership helped spark a collective action against hunger and effectively contributed in reducing hunger in Metro Manila in a few months. Food packs were given to communities in Addition Hills, Hi-way Hills, Barangka Drive, Barangka Itaas, Namayan, Plainview, Buayang Bato and Hulo in Mandaluyong; and in Marcelo Green, La Huerta, San Dionisio, Moonwalk, Don Bosco, San Antonio in Paranaque. Residents of Little Baguio in San Juan also received food assistance.

 

“With the continued and unwavering support of our customers and the Walang Iwanan Alliance, we are able to help address the most pressing needs of the underserved communities, such as hunger.   We are glad to enable our partners and customers to raise funds in a safer way through our digital platforms,” said Joey Kilayko, Head of Globe Rewards.

 

Globe and WIA also brought rice subsidies to Rizal, Cagayan, Albay, Quezon and Camarines Norte provinces as well as in the Quezon City, Marikina, Pasig, Taguig, Muntinlupa, Las Pinas and Manila.

 

“We are happy to partner with Globe which shares our advocacy to support families in need of immediate assistance during this pandemic. Involuntary hunger is a pressing issue and we can’t do it alone. By enabling us with a resource stream via Globe Rewards and GCash donation facility, Globe helps us sustain these efforts and at the same time empower the public to contribute to efforts in addressing hunger,” said Jose Maria Montelibano, Spokesperson, Walang Iwanan Alliance.

 

With the enhanced community quarantine imposed at the end of Q1 in 2020, disadvantaged families were placed in a more vulnerable position as limited mobility has diminished their livelihood options. A study from Social Weather Stations (SWS) released in September 2020 showed that 7.6 million Filipino households experienced involuntary hunger amidst community quarantines due to poverty - almost a million families coming from Metro Manila alone. Government subsidies, while available, were not enough to serve all affected families.

 

“Hindi natin maiwasan na maramdaman ang hirap. Di (ko) inaasahan, siyempre masayang masaya ka na makatanggap ng biyaya na hindi mo inaasahan at makakatawid na sa pang araw-araw,” said Angie Abrasado, a Paranaque resident.

 

Spearheaded by the ADMU616569 Foundation, Inc., the Walang Iwanan Alliance is a citizen-led initiative to build a platform that unites all efforts to mitigate hunger in the most vulnerable communities across Metro Manila during the pandemic. Its goal is to set up a vast network of food distribution systems, starting with the establishment of Food Banks (physical and virtual) in key locations to create new and support existing efforts on the ground.

 

Globe, on the other hand, empowers every Filipino to support underserved families within Metro Manila by providing advocacy platforms such as Globe Rewards and GCash.  At the end of 2020, the initiative has resulted in the provision of food supply to over 6,000 families in Paranaque and Mandaluyong. Beyond this, almost 10,000 families affected by the recent typhoons were provided with relief in the form of rice subsidies. All in all, the partnership has reached 14,600 families in Luzon.

 

Globe also enabled customers and various institutions to do a Globe of Good by providing tech solutions.  Digital fundraising platforms such as Globe Rewards and GCash coupled with communications campaigns were able to raise the following:

 

*Php 57M for #OneGlobeVsCovid, #FightCovd19, Rewards campaign for Covid

*Php 21.2M for #RollyAidPH, #UlyssesAidPH, ##TulongCagayan

*Php 1.5M for Rewards campaign for Rolly and Ulysses

 

All in all, Rewards and GCash donations reached Php 79.7M in 2020.

 

Globe urges its customers to donate their Globe Rewards Points to Walang Iwanan Alliance. Each point donated is equivalent to Php 1. The collected amount will be used to purchase food packs for low-income families. The WIA will take care of identifying the most vulnerable communities within Metro Manila while working with the respective barangays, LGUS, and the members of the Alliance which are the organization's existing ground support.

 

Globe supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals specifically UN SDG No. 9 which calls for enabling partners via mobile tech such as Globe Rewards. Globe is committed to upholding the 10 United Nations Global Compact principles and 10 UN SDGs.

 

ASUS Philippines Officially Announces the Laptop BUILT FOR THE INCREDIBLE: The ASUS ZenBook 14 with ScreenPad

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ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435) is the world's smallest 14" laptop with ScreenPad is now in the Philippines!

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (January 29, 2021) — ASUS Philippines just launched their first product of the year in the Philippine Market this 2021, the ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG). In 2020, we have witnessed how to #BeIncredible with the ASUS ZenBook Series in the Philippines, and how it has evolved into the newest Intel 11th Gen models, both boasting the ASUS NumberPad 2.0. This year, ASUS is committed to continuously search for the Incredible as they launch the All-New ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) with the revolutionary ASUS ScreenPad with ScreenXpert 2.0.

The ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) is designed to match the lifestyle of this generation’s young professionals. It is thin and Incredibly lightweight at 1.19 kg, while still being powered by the latest 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors. The ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) comes with 16 GB of memory, up to 1 TB PCIe SSD storage, and NVIDIA® GeForce® MX450 dedicated graphics to help achieve maximum productivity while keeping in style. The ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) will be available in two stunning colors – the professional and stylish Pine Gray, and Lilac Mist, subtle, sophisticated, and high-end. It also comes with the exclusive ASUS ScreenPad with the latest ScreenXpert 2.0. technology, which features a more intuitive user interface, as well as many convenient shortcuts and functions, allowing quick access to a variety of applications. All these amazing features make the ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) the laptop #BuiltForTheIncredible.

Compact Design

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) features a highly portable and lightweight design, at just 1.19kg and 16.9mm thin. This makes it perfect for effortless productivity wherever you go, and even for those working at home. It also comes with a 14-inch FHD display with incredibly slim 2.6mm 4-sided NanoEdge bezels that result in a screen to body ratio of 92%. This provides a bigger display area to work on, and an uncompromised screen display. With a maximum brightness of 400 nits, the ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) gives users a better visual experience whether indoors or outdoors.

 

Impressive Specification

 

Aside from its thin and light form factor, the ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) delivers enhanced performance, whether for work or for entertainment use. Featuring the latest 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7/i5 processors, with 16 GB of memory, up to 1 TB PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD, and a full complement of I/O ports including Thunderbolt™ 4, standard HDMI 2.0 and USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, along with a 3.5 mm audio jack and a microSD card reader, ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) ensures maximum productivity and comprehensive connectivity.

Powerful NVIDIA® GeForce® MX450 Graphics

The ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) features a powerful NVIDIA® GeForce® MX450 dedicated graphics that is capable of accelerating workloads. You can expect up to 1.3x times faster performance over GeForce® MX350 graphics, as well as faster, smoother gaming and creating. It also works seamlessly with NVIDIA® Optimus® technology to give you the perfect balance between long battery life and performance.

High Capacity 16 GB memory

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) adopts an on-board memory design to allow for a thinner and lighter chassis. It also provides a large 16GB capacity, as well as fast 4266MHz LPDDR4X clock speeds to provide plenty of processing power.

Long Battery Life and Fast Charge for All-Day Use

The ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) is available with a 63-watt-hour battery that offers up to 12 hours of battery life for all-day use, allowing users to work an entire day without charging. Along with better battery life, the ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) also offers a fast charge function that charges the battery from 0% to 60% in just under 49 minutes.

USB-C® Easy Charge for power anytime, anywhere

 

USB-C® Easy Charge support means that ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) can be used with a wide range of standard USB-C chargers (5V-20V). Users can enjoy ultrafast charging with any PD (Power Delivery) certified charger, including the 65-watt fast-charge adapter supplied with ZenBook 14, or juice up your device on the go with airline chargers, portable chargers or power banks! It’s incredibly convenient when there are no wall sockets available, such as flights or in vehicles.

ASUS ScreenPad with ScreenXpert 2.0

The Revolutionary ASUS ScreenPad is now more incredible with its upgraded software – ScreenXpert2.0 which combines the ScreenPad mode and Extender mode from the ScreenPad device, so you can now enjoy these two mode at the same time.

The new user experience will be much better and more intuitive than ever, you can enjoy having a bigger space on your main screen and easily manage your side tasks with a second screen- ScreenPad. With ASUS-developed ScreenXpert 2.0 functions and apps, you can easily switch applications between the two screens using App Switcher. Browse through all open apps via ScreenPad using the App Navigator. Try handy new built-in widget and discover more and more convenient usage with apps running on the ScreenPad.

Here are some of the things that you can achieve with this amazing innovation from ASUS.

Phone Call

Access your mobile phone screen and answer calls directly from your ASUS ZenBook 14 with shortcut feature of the Link to MyASUS software in your Screenpad. Working on your laptop while being able to access your mobile phone will make multitasking easier.

Touch pad and ScreenPad switch

Switching your ASUS ZenBook 14 trackpad to ScreenPad Mode and Touchpad mode will be easier this time because you can now switch modes through the Quick Switch button located in the Navigator bar.

APP Switch

Cross referencing between your presentation and reports is made easier with the APP switch features. Move your main screen smoothly to your ScreenPad vice versa by clicking the triangle icon in the navigator bar.

Control Center

The ASUS ScreenPad also added a new Control Center button feature that lets you access the basic function keys such as, App Navigator, Screen Capture, ScreenPad lock and ScreenPad brightness. This also comes in with a floating function key in the upper right corner that can be accessed through the main screen.

APP Navigator

Easily select your preferred apps to be placed on your ScreenPad through the APP Navigator function. This feature is best for those who work on multiple applications and/or documents opened at the same time.

Task Group

Many users often use multiple software tools when working. To help users work efficiently, ScreenXpert 2.0 provides a task group page that allows the creation of task groups. This makes it possible to open multiple applications simultaneously with just one click. Just like in your mobile phones installed applications, Task groups can be named, so it’s easy for users to build groups to suit various types of projects.

The ASUS ScreenPad with ScreenXpert 2.0 is definitely Built for the Incredible, providing you a new way to interact with your laptop and manage the tasks you need while helping you to multitask with no hassle.

           

The perfect ASUS ZenBook for work from home

The ASUS ZenBook 14 for sure is the perfect laptop for your work-from-home set-up. Aside from its’ features mentioned earlier that ensures you to get your tasks done, ASUS also made sure to equip you with the right tools and technology to make working from home as smoothly as possible.

ASUS AI Noise-Cancelling Technology

The ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) features ASUS AI noise-canceling audio, which employs machine learning in order to isolate unwanted noise from speech. ClearVoice features for both your microphone and speaker help ensure you’ll hear what everyone else is saying, and that they’ll hear you. Multi-presenter mode also optimizes microphone quality from different positions for a great group conference-call experience.

 

Free Microsoft Office 2019 Applications

The ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) also comes pre-loaded with Microsoft Office 2019, which means you can already use the popular Office applications out of the box. And since it is a lifetime license, you no longer need to purchase any additional packages, saving you the Php6,995 amount for a boxed version of Office 2019.

ASUS WiFi Master Technology

The WiFi 6 in your ZenBook 14 allows you to load online content in the blink of an eye, and it’s made even better by ASUS WiFi Master technology, which includes ASUS WiFi SmartConnect. WiFi SmartConnect automatically selects the best WiFi source, so your laptop connects seamlessly to the best WiFi signal and known mobile hotspots.

All of these features combined makes the ASUS ZenBook 14 UX435 your best choice for work from home, ensuring you get a great productivity experience while working remotely.

Price, Availability and Specification

The ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) powered by 11^th Generation Intel Core i7, with 16GB Memory and 1TB SSD is priced at only P79,995, while the model powered by 11^th Generation Intel Core i5, with 16GB Memory and 512GB SSD is priced at only P64,995. Both are available in Pine Gray and Lilac Mist colors and come with FREE Pre-Installed Microsoft Office 2019 lifetime license valued at P6,995.

You can get the incredible ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) in select ASUS Concept Stores and ASUS Partner Multibrand stores nationwide. It is also available on ASUS Official E-Store, ASUS Official Shopee Store and ASUS official Lazada Store.

Click this link for the complete store list.

 

For full specifications please see the table below:

	ASUS ZenBook 14 UX435EG
CPU	Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7 processor Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7 processor
Display options	14.0" (16:9) LED-backlit FHD (1920x1080) 60Hz anti-glare panel with 100% sRGB gamut and wide 178° viewing angles 2.6 mm-thin side bezel[i] for 92% screen-to-body ratio IPS-level (In-Plane Switching)
Operating system	Windows 10 Home
Graphics	NVIDIA® GeForce® MX450 with 2GB GDDR6 memory
Main memory	16 GB 4266 MHz LPDDR4X onboard
Storage	Up to 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Connectivity	WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0
Camera	HD infrared (IR) webcam (supports Windows Hello)
I/O ports	2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C with full range (5 ~ 20 V) of charging 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 1 x standard HDMI 2.0 1 x 3.5 mm audio jack 1 x MicroSD Reader
Touchpad	ASUS ScreenPad with ScreenXpert 2.0
Audio	Certified by Harman Kardon Array microphone with Cortana voice-recognition support
Battery	63 Wh lithium-polymer battery
AC adapter	65 W Type C power adapter Output: 20 V DC, 3.25 A Input: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal
Dimensions	319 x 199 x 16.9~17.9 mm (with ASUS ScreenPad)
Weight	1.19kg

Watch the ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG): Built for the Incredible launch at ASUS Philippines Official Facebook Page and get a chance to win exciting prizes if by following the contest mechanics. Contest Period is from January 29-31, 2020 while Announcement of winners is on February 01, 2021.

You Can Win Over ₱2M Worth of Prizes during Shopee’s 2.2 Shopee Milyonaryo TV Special

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Tune in to GMA’s Tutok to Win this February 2 to win plenty of cash giveaways, score flash deals, and catch your favorite celebs!

MANILA, JANUARY 29, 2021 - Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, announces its 2.2 Shopee Milyonaryo TV Special on GMA’s Tutok to Win this February 2, 5:30-6:30 PM. Viewers can look forward to one hour full of non-stop giveaways such as up to ₱1,000,000 in cash, ₱10,000 ShopeePay credits, and other big cash prizes. Shoppers can also enjoy flash deals from top brands. 

Beauty queens Michele Gumabao and Ariella Arida are set to co-host alongside Tutok to Win’s Willie Revillame. There will also be performances by Wowowin’s official dancers.

Key highlights of Shopee’s 2.2 Shopee Milyonaryo TV Special: 

Viewers can win up to ₱1,000,000 in cash, watch exciting performances, and enjoy flash deals from the best brands this February 2. Key highlights are as follows:

• Tutok to Win: Six Watch and Win contestants can win ₱50,000 in cash and an additional ₱10,000 worth of ShopeePay credits each.

• Shopee Shake: Two Shopee Shake players get a chance to win ₱100,000 each. Tune in to Tutok to Win at 5:45 PM and 6:15 PM to play. 

• Shopee Milyonaryo Spin-a-Wil: Want to win up to ₱1,000,000 in cash? Enter Shopee Milyonaryo Spin-a-Wil by claiming a raffle code from the Shopee app from February 1, 6:30 PM until February 2, 4:00 PM. Only one contestant with the winning raffle code gets to play. A consolation prize of ₱50,000 will be awarded if the wheel lands on bokya.

• Flash deals: Watch Tutok to Win to avail of flash deals from top brands on Shopee Mall. Get up to 76% off on Tigernu, up to 52% off on Alaska, and discounts and vouchers for Lactum, all available during the TV special!

Shopee 2.2 Cashback Sale

Shopee 2.2 Cashback Sale runs until February 2, 2021. Users can get up to 20% coins cashback on the best brands such as Nestle, P&G Beauty, Abbott, Enfagrow, L’Oreal Group, Unilever, Infinix, Mikana, and Shigetsu. 

Users can earn more Shopee coins by using a coins cashback voucher, shopping through shops on Shopee Mall, clicking the Daily Check-In button on the Coins Rewards page, playing Shopee Games, referring a new user to Shopee, and leaving product reviews. 

For more information on the Shopee 2.2 Cashback Sale, visit https://shopee.ph/m/22-2. 

For more deals, don’t forget to top up your ShopeePay! Top up your ShopeePay wallet with at least ₱300 from February 4 to 10 for a chance to win ₱10,000. Learn more here: https://shopee.ph/m/shopeepay-lucky-draw.

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

Ready for BLACKPINK's ? Don’t forget your tickets!

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Were you one of the lucky 1,000 who scored membership access to BLACKPINK's most-awaited concert? 

Globe gave a thousand BLINKs the surprise of their lives when they held a promo allowing fans to get membership access to the concert during a livestream event last Friday. BLINKs took to social media to pour out their love and appreciation for the telco’s gesture. 

With just only a few days away from The Show, the global K-Pop group and its fans are prepping for the biggest digital concert happening on YouTube this January 31, 2021 at 2:00 PM (KST). The group's official YouTube Channel shared steps on how to access and watch their performance on PC, Android, or iOs devices wherever BLINKs are in every corner of the world. 

Globe endorser BLACKPINK - the most followed K-Pop group on YouTube has recently taken on the telco’s reinvention campaign. Side by side with its customers in this reinvention journey, Globe provides world-class partnerships, a consistent and dependable network that gets better everyday, and the most advanced technologies like cloud computing, artificial intelligence and 5G that will bring products and services to life. 

“Filipinos have the power to reinvent themselves in this new digital world. Alongside Globe, Filipinos have no boundaries to how far they can go. BLACKPINK embodies the meaning of reinvention to achieve and live the dream. We are committed to enabling our customers to do more and be more, across the different aspects of their lives, beyond just connectivity,” says Issa Guevarra-Cabreira, Globe’s Deputy Chief Commercial Officer. 

Please follow Globe’s official page and the Kmmunity PH page on Facebook ,or visit BLACKPINK’s official YouTube Channel for more information about the concert and how to get membership access.

World Vision and its Partners continue in their legacy of changing the lives of the most vulnerable children

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As the Philippines welcomed another year, most Filipinos are anxious to see what the future holds. With everything the country experienced last 2020, a lot of people are doing their best to make the coming year different. Some have decided to make resolutions and pursue new opportunities, but for others, it is to continue the legacy of changing lives.

World Vision, together with its partners, continues the mission of helping the most vulnerable children and their communities led by its vision of seeing thousands or even millions of kids reach fullness of life. 

Through its campaign “A New Year of Firsts”, World Vision invites their sponsors to empower a child by enabling him or her to experience powerful and life-changing moments of firsts such as, for the first time a family could eat until they were full, a village could have clean water, a child could have all she needs to continue going to school, and a child could feel safe and protected.

First Bountiful Harvest 

For 14-year-old Karie, life was a series of hunger and fear of starvation – made worse with the onslaught of COVID-19. Yet, it was during this period that Karie and her family experienced a miracle she never imagined possible. 

For the first time ever, she could wake up without worrying if there was enough food to eat. On the contrary, they had enough food to last them through the endless days of lockdown, even after the pandemic stripped the family of their only source of income.

With the seeds World Vision provided them and with training in sustainable farming techniques, for the first time, Karie’s backyard was home to a flourishing vegetable garden – a gift that could change her life for good. 

The Legacy of Firsts

World Vision Philippines has been helping children and their families out of poverty worldwide for over 60 years. With child sponsorship, children and their communities receive an opportunity for a better future. 

“You don’t have to be rich to sponsor a child. All you need is the desire to be a bearer of hope”, shared Mae, a child sponsor through World Vision for 10 years.

Child sponsorship is not only making a difference in the lives of World Vision assisted communities, but is also transforming their donors as they experience a series of beautiful firsts with their sponsored children.

“We are deeply grateful to all our partners for reaching out to the most vulnerable children. God first loved us so we are able to show kindness to others. This year, may we be encouraged to help transform the lives of children and their families through child sponsorship”, said World Vision National Director Rommel V. Fuerte.

To know how you can become a child sponsor, visit www.worldvision.org.ph/sponsor-child/. 

You may also follow /worldvisionph on Facebook and @worldvisionphl on Instagram to know more about World Vision’s work in the Philippines.

About World Vision 

World Vision is a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.