Xiaomi Expands Mi 11 Series Lineup in Global Mega Launch

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Debuting Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11 Lite 5G/Mi 11 Lite and Mi 11i along with 

Mi Smart Band 6 and Mi Smart Projector 2 Pro in global markets

 

Manila, PHILIPPINES, March 29, 2021 – Global technology leader Xiaomi today announced the release of three breathtaking smartphones in its Mi 11 series: Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11i, and Mi 11 Lite 5G and Mi 11 Lite (4G). Alongside were presented two new ecosystem products, Mi Smart Band 6 – the latest edition of Xiaomi’s ultra-popular fitness wearable, as well as the brand new smart home cinema – Mi Smart Projector 2 Pro. Xiaomi keeps expanding its suite of smart life offerings, making new experiences available to global consumers and making life more convenient.

● Mi 11 Ultra – Xiaomi’s top-of-the-line flagship revolutionizing smartphone photography and videography

● Mi 11i – Sleek performance powerhouse merging superb display with Dolby Atmos® 

● Mi 11 Lite 5G and Mi 11 Lite – Ultra-slim and feather-lite smartphone built to complement your style

● Mi Smart Band 6 – Latest iteration of the world’s best-selling smart band featuring a large 1.56” display, SpO2 measurement capabilities1 and more fitness models

● Mi Smart Projector 2 Pro – A new type of a home cinema with FHD and HDR10 support, omni-directional keystone correction and smart connectivity

Mi 11 Ultra: Xiaomi’s top-of-the-line flagship revolutionizes smartphone photography and videography

Mi 11 Ultra marks a major milestone in professional smartphone photography and videography continuing the pioneering legacy of Mi 10 Ultra. An enthusiast powerhouse with Xiaomi’s most powerful pro-grade triple camera setup to date, powerful Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 888 mobile platform, gorgeous quad-curved 120Hz AMOLED display, revolutionary 67W wired and wireless turbo charging (100% charge in 36 mins2) – Mi 11 Ultra is not only a real pocket-sized film studio, but a premium flagship with all the attributes needed to please even the most demanding power user. All of the phone’s three lenses support 8K 24fps video, ensuring excellent picture quality and accurate, dynamic light and shadow representation. Its display offers a true-to-life viewing experience with Dolby Vision®, HDR10+ and 1.07 billion color representation support. Mi 11 Ultra also features a one-of-a-kind 1.1” AMOLED rear display doubling as an always-on display, notification window, a preview screen for selfies and more. 

Mi 11 Ultra will be available at 12GB + 256GB variant. 

Mi 11i: Sleek performance powerhouse merges superb display with Dolby Atmos® audio

Mi 11i offers an outstanding flagship-level performance with the powerful Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 888 mobile platform. Its advanced 5nm process technology offers higher performance while demanding less energy. The device shines with a fresh new look and slim and compact design. Contrary to the Mi 11 and Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11i features a flat screen display while its premium glass body, 7.8mm thickness and redesigned side-mounted fingerprint scanner offer a more comfortable grip and feel for the user. Its 6.67” AMOLED DotDisplay boasts one of the smallest punch hole front camera cutouts at 2.76mm. HDR10+ support, 120Hz refresh and 360Hz touch sampling rates as well as dual speakers and Dolby Atmos®  - a first for Xiaomi smartphones -  allow for an unparalleled audio/visual experience. Large 4,520mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging keeps the device powered up throughout the day so you can kiss low battery anxiety goodbye. 

Mi 11i will be available at two storage variants: 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB. 

Mi 11 Lite 5G and Mi 11 Lite: Ultra-slim and feather-lite smartphone built to complement your style

Designed for young trendsetters, Mi 11 Lite 5G and Mi 11 Lite come with an ultra-slim light design, weighing no more than 159g and just 6.81mm thin to offer a more comfortable and lightweight in-hand feel. Both phones tout a triple rear camera array with a 64MP main camera, and with one-click AI cinema modes, the devices provide a nimble and user-friendly experience that enables anyone to take professional grade pictures and videos with minimal effort. Mi 11 Lite 5G and Mi 11 Lite are works of beauty with true craftsmanship and a rich color palette. In addition, Mi 11 Lite 5G debuts the newly announced Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 780G3 , ensuring powerful performance and utmost productivity. 

Mi 11 Lite 5G comes in two variants, 6GB+128GB and 8GB+128GB while Mi 11 Lite comes in 6GB+64GB and 6GB+128GB storage options.

Keeping Users One Step Ahead with Mi Smart Band 6

 

Being the latest edition to Xiaomi’s most popular wearable line, the all-new Mi Smart Band 6 sports a stunning 1.56’’ large full screen AMOLED display that offers 326PPI crystal-clear resolution and approximately 50% more screen space than its predecessor4. This perfect workout companion doubled its fitness mode options to include a total of 30 fun and challenging workout types while also offering auto-detection for 6 common fitness activities. It also incorporates an array of health functions, including SpO2 measurement, heart rate monitoring, enhanced sleep tracking functions and more1. 

Mi Smart Projector 2 Pro – Putting the “Smart” in Smart Home Cinema

Mi Smart Projector 2 Pro brings cinematic adventures to users’ homes. It offers an outstanding 1920 x 1080 FHD picture quality, up to 1300 ANSI lumens high brightness, and HDR10 support for enhanced color contrast. It also sports in-built 10W speakers with DTS-HD and Dolby Audio™ support for stunning audio performance. The device supports omni-directional keystone correction, taking the fastidious job of positioning the screen out of the user's hands. Running on the Android TV™ system, Mi Smart Projector 2 Pro offers endless entertainment, and is enabled with Chromecast and Google Assistant support5. The voice command capability puts the device a new hub to users’ connected homes. 

Local pricing and availability of the launched products will be announced at a later date. Please stay tuned to Xiaomi’s official website and information portal at https://www.mi.com/ph/, or follow their official Facebook or Instagram pages for other exciting updates.

High-res product images can be found here: Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11i, Mi 11 Lite 5G, Mi 11 Lite, Mi Smart Band 6, Mi Smart Projector 2 Pro.

Product one-pagers can be found here: Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11i, Mi 11 Lite 5G, Mi 11 Lite, Mi Smart Band 6, Mi Smart Projector 2 Pro. 

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Price and availability may vary between markets, detailed sales information please refer to your local mi.com.  

1The SpO2 feature should not be used or relied on for any medical purposes. All data and tracking should be used for personal reference only.

2 Data from Xiaomi Labs.

3 Only Mi 11 Lite 5G is powered by Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 780G 5G Mobile Platform, Mi 11 Lite features 

Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 732G.

4 The display size of Mi Smart Band 6 is approximately 50% larger compared to Mi Smart Band 5. Data obtained from Huami labs.

5 Android TV, Chromecast are all trademarks of Google LLC. 

Be the next awesome content creator with the new Samsung Galaxy A-Series, now available!

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Samsung welcomes a new batch of content creators with the launch of its latest Galaxy A-series smartphones: the Galaxy A72, A52, and A52 5G. The new devices are packed with innovations that allow Gen Z to produce awesome content at prices that suit their budget.

Awesome promos

To celebrate the launch, Samsung is offering exciting freebies and promos:

• Until April 4, customers who buy the Galaxy A72, A52 5G, and A52 on Lazada, Shopee, MemoXpress Online, and Abenson Online will receive an ITFIT Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker worth PHP 2,090, for free. Meanwhile, those who purchase the Galaxy A52 5G on the Samsung Online Store will get a complimentary Samsung Galaxy Buds+ worth PHP 5,990.

• Until June 30, the new Galaxy A-series can be purchased at 0% interest via credit card installments for 6, 12, or 24 months. 

• The new Galaxy A-series can also be purchased from any participating Samsung Experience Stores or Abenson Stores until April 30 with 0% interest up to 24 months via their PNB credit cards. Those who will avail this can also get their first monthly installment for FREE.

• For a seamless Galaxy Ecosystem, those who purchase the new Galaxy A-series can enjoy a PHP 1500 discount on the Galaxy Buds Live or Galaxy Buds+ for a PHP 3000 off on the Galaxy WatchActive 2 until April 26. A PHP 300 discount also awaits consumers on participating accessories.

• Those who wish to get their hands on the new Galaxy A-series can also surrender their old smartphones to the Trade-in, Trade-Up program and get tokens worth up to PHP 4,000 until June 30 at any participating Samsung Experience Store.

The Galaxy A72 and A52 5G are available for PHP 23,990 SRP. Meanwhile, the Galaxy A52 is priced at PHP 18,990 SRP.

Awesome innovations at prices accessible to all

The Galaxy A-series can be used for vlogging with its versatile Quad Camera, headlined by its 64MP OIS Main lens. Vlogs can be shot in 4K UHD video quality to make colors more lifelike and details more vivid. Video screenshots up to 8MP can also be captured by its 4K Video Snap, so scenic moments are always social media-ready. 

The Galaxy A72’s Quad Camera includes an 8MP Telephoto Camera that makes it easier to shoot distant subjects. The 3x optical zoom can take steady close-ups, while the 30x Space Zoom can bring faraway subjects closer by up to 30 times. Content creators can enjoy Snapchat effects directly to the new Galaxy A-series using the Fun Mode.

The smartphones offer an exceptional viewing experience with the FHD+ Super AMOLED display that comes with a wide range of colors and an improved degree of clarity, making the viewing experience even more vivid no matter what’s on screen. It also has the capability to adjust the display’s color temperature based on smartphone usage patterns to reduce eye fatigue with Eye Comfort Shield. It also incorporates an Eye Care Display that gives off a 43% Less Harmful Blue Light than LCD. The Galaxy A52 5G is powered by a 120Hz refresh rate and 5G capabilities, while the Galaxy A52 and A72 have a 90Hz refresh rate. To make the experience more immersive, these smartphones are equipped with an 8nm Octa-core processor that results in fewer lags, especially when playing games. 

The new A-Series smartphones are even designed to withstand long use. The smartphones can last up to two days with their battery life: the Galaxy A52 and A52 5G have a 4,500mAh capacity, while the Galaxy A72 has a 5,000mAh capacity. Gen Z can also quickly recharge their Galaxy devices quickly using its 25W Fast-Charging technology. The smartphones have also been rated IP67, which means not even dust, spills, splashes, and splatters can stop creators from producing and consuming content. These Galaxy A-series phones can also be submerged in up to one meter of water for 30 minutes.

Live out your awesome with the new Samsung Galaxy A72, A52, and A52 5G. For more information, visit www.samsung.com/ph/smartphones/galaxy-a/. 

Buckle Up and Spring in the CHERRY SPRING CLEANING SALE! Promo Runs from March 29-April 4, 2021 at Cherry Shop PH

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The annual spring cleaning has finally come. Now is the best time to roll up your sleeves, gather your boxes, and channel your inner Marie Kondo for series of decluttering. Consequently, letting go of stuff you no longer need gives a whole lot of room for new ones so get ready to bag affordable devices, accessories, and home appliances at CHERRY’s Spring Cleaning Sale on March 29-April 4, 2021.

Leading the bunch, check out these Cherry x Deerma products that will be your year-round cleaning heroes:

Vacuum cleaners are known for producing clattering, often disturbing, sounds. Best for cleaning your home at night or during noontime, get the Cherry x Deerma DX700 Ultra Quiet Vacuum Cleaner at a discounted price of P2,241 from P2,490. It features vertical and horizontal modes, triple filtration technology, side cyclone technology, and of course, the highly popular noise reduction technology. It has 15,000 Pa Powerful Suction and a large capacity dust box to remove huge amount of dirt in one go. 

Getting the Cherry x Deerma TJ210 Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner is like having two vacuum cleaners in one. Get this now for just P4,990 from P6,490. It has 18,000 Pa Powerful Suction to effectively clean wet or dry floors, a quad-revolving filter system, and a 6 Liter large capacity dust box. Its easy transport wheels and adjustable tube design meanwhile are meant to help you conveniently keep all corners of your home spotless clean.

Wrinkled clothes, especially during trips, scream fashion emergency. Avoid this with Cherry x Deerma HS006 Portable Garment Steamer which you may now get for as low as  P1,790 from its P2,490 original SRP. It has multiple ironing function—horizontal, hanging, and inclined—so you can smoothen out your garments in whichever technique you’d find most comfortable. It also has smart heat temperature protection for safer use and even functions as a clothes sterilizer to not only get rid of wrinkles but also keep your fits clean. Lastly, it is foldable and compact so you can easily fit it in even in your medium-sized tote bag.

Here to solve almost all your cleaning dilemma, the Cherry x Deerma VC40 All-in-One Vacuum Cleaner is offered at a discounted price of P9,441 from P10,490. This appliance is every home owner’s definition of versatile. First, it comes with four varieties of brush heads—double roller, banister, electrostatic, and flat suction—for all-around cleaning. Second, it has noise reduction technology so you can tidy up your entire crib whenever it’s most convenient. Third, it is cordless with rechargeable battery making it extra handy. All these and more when you grab this item during the sale.

Two of your must-have cleaning appliances combined in one, the Cherry x Deerma 2-in-1 Handheld Sweeper with Water Spray Mop can be yours for only P1,099 from P1,390. This has three layers of mop cloth—carbon filament, fine fiber, and adhesive. It also has wide range spray for large area coverage and a rotatable design of 140° in horizontal and 90° in vertical. Finally, it features 230mL dust bin and 280mL water tank capacity.

The power of steam has long been maximized when it comes to cleaning. With the Cherry x Deerma ZQ600 Multi-Function Steam Cleaner which is now available for as low as        P3,299 from P5,290, you may enjoy deep cleaning of different surfaces. It also has 99.99% of sterilization and its high-pressure and temperature steam swears to kill bacteria. As cherry on top, it comes with five brush heads—mop, hanging iron, brush, poly-fiber scrub, and scraper—for targeted cleaning.

Dry air can lead to irritation such as of the skin, eyes, and throat. It also sometimes causes colds and common flu. Avoid this with Cherry x Deerma F300 Portable Humidifer which you can bring home for just P1,099 from P1,490. It has an anti-bacterial water tank with 2.5 Liters capacity and an aroma diffuser to not only keep the air in your room humid and fragrant but also safe to breathe.

Living in the new normal means arming your whole family with as much protection you can use. Good thing, the Cherry Air Purifier AP-100 can be an added layer of defense at a more affordable price of P8,990 from P11,990 and even comes with FREE Robotic Vacuum upon purchase. This essential boasts 420m3/hr Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR). In addition to its features, it has 4-stage filtration system, has 99.98% purification rate, and is equipped with UV light disinfection. It can cover an area size of as much as 50sqm and offers easy operation with its timer and touch screen modes.  

Cherry Mobile products are also for sale! Get the Cherry Mobile WT1 Set (2pcs) for only P2,499 from P2,998. This functions as a walkie-talkie with multimedia player, Bluetooth 3.0, and wireless FM radio. It has 2300mAh battery, a micro SD of up to 16GB, and frequency range of UHF (400-470 MHz).

A phone that’s already bang-for-bucks but made even more affordable, the Cherry Mobile V6 can be yours at only P799 from P999. It has camera with video recording, multimeda player, Blueetooth dialer, and flashlight—a definite steal for its price!

The Flare S7 Power is also up for grabs and now comes with FREE Cherry x Secret Fresh Shirt at just P2,999 from its original price of P3,698      . It runs on Android Oreo (Go Edition) and has 1.3GHz Quad-Core processor. It has a massive 5000mAh battery capacity and is equipped with triple SIM card slots for longer and more function.

Cherry’s own line of accessories are also at great deals. Liven up the mood in the room with the Cherry Echo Sound Bar which is at a discounted price of P880 from             P980. It has a Bluetooth range of up to 10 meters, 75dB audio noise ratio, True Wireless Surround, and U-disk, Tf Card, and Aux Mode.

A trusty powerbank is what you need wherever, whenever. Get the Cherry PL300 Powerlink Alloy Powerbank for only P599 from its P680 original SRP. This powerbank with 10,000mAh battery capacity has a sleek aluminum material and portable design that conveniently fits your pouch.

Jive to every beat with the simple yet fashionable Cherry Pulse Headphones S2. Get it now for only P249, originally priced at P280    . It features Hi-Fi audio, wide dynamic range, and enhanced extra bass. This is ideal for gaming, music streaming, and binge-watching.

Finally, you can bring home the Cherry Pulse Sport Wireless S5 for also P249 from its P280 SRP. This meanwhile is perfect for enlivening outdoor activities with some music. It charges for an hour and can last up to 3 hours when in use and for as long as 120 hours on standby.

What are you waiting for? Say goodbye to year-long clutter and welcome your newest CHERRY products. Catch these exclusively at:

Cherry Shop PH: www.cherryshop.com.ph

 

Women Make it Happen in Airspeed

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There is no better time than National Women’s Month to highlight the ever-increasing role of women in shaping Philippine society in general, and the business world in particular.

In the Philippines’ male dominated corporate world, a woman named Rosemarie P. Rafael has been breaking stereotypes and challenging the big boys since the 1980s. 

In 1985, Mrs. Rafael founded Airspeed, one of the leading logistics solutions and express courier companies in the country. Airspeed is a company that reflects Ms. Rafael’s values and beliefs as a woman, a mother, and a leader. Being Airspeed’s Chairman and President and a true advocate of women, Ms. Rafael chose to empower women at Airspeed because she believes women are naturally nurturing and she knows that when people are supported and enabled, they can do great and impossible things. 

These three women executives of Airspeed – together with the management team, envisioned to help propel the company to greater heights and, in the process, make the company better and reach success.  

Anna Lyn Discaya is the new Chief Administrative Officer under Airspeed Group of Companies Holding Corp. In her new role, Ann will be in charge of managing and overseeing the company’s Administrative Group which comprises the Human Resources Team, Procurement Team, Security Group, Legal and Compliance Team, and Administrative Maintenance.

Claudette ‘Claude’ Lucasan-Canta is the new Chief Supply Chain Officer, and will oversee the supply chain solutions design, warehouse operational processes, distribution, procedures, and work process flow of all companies under the holdings group. She is tasked to align with different business unit heads on the requirements of prospects and accounts, as well as the review of onboarding processes of each account. Claude will also help define the goals and programs for each of the businesses operation units and review financial projections per cost modules for new and existing business.

Liza Fallar-Marquez, the Chief Information Technology Officer, leads the Management Information System Department. Liza has been with Airspeed for 23 years, and has made sure to establish and direct strategic long-term goals, policies and procedures for their information technology department. She leads the implementation of new IT Systems by adapting new technology platforms to improve the client experience, as well as monitor changes in the technology sector to discover ways the company can improve and develop its IT Infrastructure.

In closing off National Women’s Month, Airspeed is committed to pay tribute to females by entrusting them extraordinary roles as trailblazers and forerunners of change. In shining the spotlight on women, Airspeed is confident it can attain greater success for many more years to come.

#Connect2Earth: Globe solidifies climate change support through action-led initiatives

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Earth Hour is the world’s largest grassroots movement for the environment, representing large-scale public clamor for a sustainable future and the protection of the environment.

 

On Saturday, 27 March at 8:30 p.m. local time, this global event will virtually bring together millions of people, businesses and leaders from around the world to shine a spotlight on the urgent need to address nature loss and climate change. With evidence pointing towards a close link between nature's destruction and rising incidences of infectious disease outbreaks like COVID-19, Earth Hour 2021 will unite people online to speak up for nature. This event comes ahead of key moments when world leaders will take critical decisions on nature, climate change and sustainable development, setting the course of our future.

 

As part of its support to Earth Hour, Globe has also established several initiatives that put the planet first such as WasSUP ('Wag Sa Single Use Plastic), a sustainability program that advocates a zero waste lifestyle and educates Globe employees on how avoidance of single-use plastics can protect the environment. Globe has collaborated with Green Antz Builders Inc. for proper disposal and processing of single-use plastic wastes within their office premises by purchasing a new plastic shredder. Clean and dry plastics are shredded and brought to the Green Antz facility in Arca South, Taguig for further processing and conversion to eco-bricks and eco pavers.

 

It also worked with Vending Experts Night and Day Philippines, Inc. (VEND Phils. Inc.) to come out with first vending machines that operate using the Quick Response (QR) code for cashless and contactless transactions via GCash. 28 machines have been installed in Globe offices and an automatic PhP1.00 GCASH rebate is given every time a Ka-Globe uses his or her own mug.

 

Globe customers may further take part in the zero-carbon initiatives. Here’s how:

 

1.       Donate your Globe Rewards Points

Be part of the rainforestation advocacy by supporting Globe’s rainforestation initiatives through your Globe Rewards points. Globe supports Hineleban Foundation for the rainforestation of denuded primary forests in Bukidnon and Lanao del Sur. Together with its has already raised a total of PhP 15.6 million equivalent to 156 hectares of reforestation sites planted with Calliandra as pioneer species coupled with multiple native trees such as Narra, White Lauan, Balsa, Bitaog, and Ulayan.

 

Every 100 Rewards points donation is equivalent to one tree. To donate, just download the Globe Rewards app on your mobile device and click the “DONATE” banner. Tap “HINELEBAN100” and press “REDEEM”. Download the app via https://www.globe.com.ph/rewards.html#GRewardsApp

The company also engaged in a long-term partnership with The Mead Foundation for the reforestation of upland forests in Iba, Zambales in collaboration with the local IP community. To support, go to https://mead-foundation.org/trees/ and scan the QR code using your GCASH app. Every PhP100 donation is equivalent to 1 native tree planted.

 

2.       Go Digital - Use GCASH and help reforest the country

Every successful GCash transaction earns you equivalent green energy in GCash Forest. You can collect these green energy by linking your health accounts, switching to online GCash transactions and reducing your carbon footprint. With enough green energy, you can plant a virtual tree and a real tree will be planted on your behalf by partner local communities. Help rebuild Philippine forests and protect our remaining watersheds! Download the app now via Google Play and App Store or go directly to https://www.gcash.com/gforest/

 

3.       Enroll in Paperless Billing

Globe actively encourages its customers to shift to electronic billing in order to reduce paper consumption and decrease environmental footprint. In addition, by automating and migrating to a paperless process, the company was able to save over 781 tons of paper, equivalent to saving 18,753 trees in 2020.

 

4.       Practice Zero waste at home. Donate your old, non-working electronic gadgets through Globe’s Ewaste Zero program

E-waste Zero is Globe´s environmental program focused on responsible disposal and recycling of electronic wastes. The program was formerly called “Project 1 Phone” and remains to be a platform for everyone to donate their old, non-working electronic devices via participating Globe Stores, select malls and offices of partner organizations.

Since its launch in 2014, Globe has worked with more than 66 corporations, private organizations, NGOs and schools nationwide. To date, more than 1.4 million kilograms of ewaste were donated, collected and recycled responsibly.

 

You may drop your e-waste items in more than 120 locations nationwide. This includes select Globe stores, participating malls and offices of partner organizations. To see the full list of drop of points or request for free door-to-door pickups, go to Globe’s Sustainability website - https://www.globe.com.ph/about-us/sustainability/environment.html

 

5.       Together, let us reduce our carbon footprint. Switch to renewable energy or simply switch off lights when not in use

Conserve energy by being mindful of your power consumption. Turn off lights and home appliances when not in use and, if possible, shift to renewable energy by using solar panels.

Similarly, Globe is constantly finding ways to reduce its impact to the environment by shifting to renewable or clean energy sources. In 2020, a total of 7 key sites have totally shifted to clean energy sources which is a milestone for the company since it started its efforts on decarbonizing its facilities. It has also decommissioned legacy machines to ensure only energy efficient systems are in place for its operations.

 

Globe has been supporting Earth Hour since it was first held in 2007. This year, Globe will again participate by turning off lights and non-critical equipment in its offices and key facilities during the global event on Saturday. Through this action, the company hopes to encourage the public to continuously look for ways to live and operate sustainably.

 

All these are part of Globe’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals such as UN SDG No. 12—Sustainable Consumption and Production—which is about achieving economic growth and sustainable development by urgently reducing ecological footprint. It is also about decoupling economic growth from environmental degradation, increasing resource efficiency and promoting sustainable lifestyles by changing the way people produce and consume goods and resources; and SDG No. 13, which is to take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

 

To learn more about Globe’s environmental initiatives, visit https://www.globe.com.ph/about-us/sustainability.html