April 23, 2021

Globe encourages Pinoys to access its lifelines: HOPELINE, HEALTHNOW, BANTAY BATA #163

To ensure that Filipinos are able to cope with mental and physical health concerns brought about by the pandemic, Globe encourages the public to access its “lifelines” such as Hopeline to receive FREE 24/7 mental health support, HealthNow to access health services, and Bantay Bata #163 to report domestic and child abuse.

 


Hopeline is a round-the-clock suicide prevention and crisis support desk of Natasha Goulbourn Foundation (NGF) created in 2012 with Globe providing the necessary technology for its operations. Since then, the hotline has received over 43,000 calls mostly related to depression, suicidal thoughts, and relationship problems in the last 2 years.

 

Those who are in emotional crisis and in need of immediate assistance, may contact the hotline through 2919 (toll-free for all Globe and TM subscribers), (02) 804-HOPE (4673) or 0917 558 HOPE (4673).

 

“The uncertainties that surround us are a cause for anxiety and concern for many which could take its toll on our mental well-being. We intend for Hopeline to serve as a lifeline to those in need of support, and eventually help ease their burden,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe Chief Sustainability Officer and SVP for Corporate Communications.

 

The Department of Health (DOH) reported almost 600 suicide-related calls during the months of January and February 2021 alone. The National Center For Mental Health (NCMH) hotline also receives an average of 1,002 monthly calls, with suicide calls accounting for 289 each month.

 


These staggering figures have given rise to the importance of mental health support platforms that people can easily access. Thus, NGF also partnered with telehealth service integrator HealthNow to give the public more ways to reach the hotline. With the partnership, Hopeline can now be accessed in the HealthNow app’s Urgent Help button which can be found on the app’s welcome page.

 

“Hopeline Philippines is here to help those with depression and those going through emotional crises especially now during these trying times. It just takes one call to save a life to suicide. One line, one call, one life. Be one with us,” said Jean Goulbourn, President and Founder of Natasha Goulbourn Foundation.

 

HealthNow is a joint undertaking of 917Ventures and AC Health. It is a mobile app that helps patients conveniently consult with a doctor, buy medicine for delivery, and schedule clinic appointments without leaving their homes.  The app may be downloaded from Play Store for Android and App Store for iOS.

 


Globe likewise continues to support the ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc.’s Bantay Bata #163 Helpline, which is free for all Globe and TM mobile phone users. It allows anyone to report child abuse especially during this period when children are at home most of the time. To call, simply dial #163.


Globe strongly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly UN SDG No. 9 which highlights the roles of infrastructure and innovation as crucial drivers of economic growth and development. Globe is committed to upholding the 10 United Nations Global Compact principles and 10 UN SDGs. 

 

To know more about Globe’s sustainability efforts, visit https://www.globe.com.ph/about-us/sustainability.html#gref

 

Xiaomi Launches Mi 11 Lite: Ultra-slim Smartphone Without Compromise

With an ultra-sleek design and powerful battery, Mi 11 Lite is the ultimate smartphone for carefree style seekers 

Manila, Philippines - Xiaomi Philippines today introduced a new addition to its Mi 11 family – Mi 11 Lite. The new device packs all the perks of a flagship-level smartphone into an ultra-lightweight and stylish design, perfect for users seeking a high end smartphone without the high price. This new smartphone from Xiaomi will be available starting April 24. 

Experience the difference with TrueColor AMOLED display

Sporting a 6.55” AMOLED DotDisplay with 10-bit TrueColor support, Mi 11 Lite produces a dazzling 1.07 billion colors – 64x more than its predecessor. This allows for smoother color gradation and a more natural transition between hues, minimizing banding and reducing noise and blemishes on the image, whatever angle the display is viewed from. 


Featuring DCI-P3 color gamut, color performance is further optimized by providing high color accuracy and retention, ultimately creating a stunningly vivid, true-to life image. Additionally, its support for HDR10 creates a more dynamic image with sharper contrast for a more lifelike viewing experience.

Mi 11 Lite’s stunning picture quality is paired with equally vivid sound. Equipped with dual speakers and certified with Hi-Res Audio, Mi 11 Lite offers an exceptional listening experience with truly immersive sound.

In addition, with its 90Hz refresh and 240Hz touch sampling rate, Mi 11 Lite is as impressive to use as it is to look at – gone are the days of waiting for laggy, unresponsive screens.

Flagship-level performance 

Debuting with the Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM 732G, Mi 11 Lite offers more power, more speed and higher reliability with its 8nm manufacturing process technology. Equipped with LiquidCool technology, Mi 11 Lite was built to stay at peak performance even during periods of heavy usage such as when streaming or gaming. 

Boasting a 4,250mAh battery and 33W fast-charging, Mi 11 Lite offers long-lasting power for full day1 and even multi-day use – say goodbye to low battery anxiety.

Continuing the heritage of best-in-class camera performance

Mi 11 Lite confidently carries on Xiaomi’s legacy of innovation and best-in-class smartphone camera technology. Touting a triple rear camera array with a 64MP main shooter and 1/1.97” sensor, Mi 11 Lite offers a nimble and user-friendly experience that enables anyone to take professional grade pictures and videos with minimal effort. An 8MP ultra-wide angle and 5MP telemacro camera round out the triple camera setup, allowing users to capture wide scenery shots or close up macro shots with stunning detail. 

Both the wide-angle camera and the 16MP front camera have been optimized for low-light conditions with Night Mode, enabling users to take stunning images of sunset landscapes, nighttime cityscapes or night-out selfies with higher brightness, sharper contrast and enhanced detail. The cameras are further boosted by a selection of new video modes and filters that allow anyone to easily capture pro-level, cinematic footage that would otherwise require a high level of expertise and expensive equipment to create. 


Head-Turning Design and Comfortable Feel

Measuring just 6.81mm in thickness and weighing in at a mere 157g, Mi 11 Lite offers a more comfortable and lightweight in-hand feel. Sporting a punch-hole cut out for the front camera, Mi 11 Lite achieves a nearly bezel free design for users looking for maximum screen size. Protected by Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5, Mi 11 Lite was built to withstand damage from everyday drops and scratches. 

Designed for the fashionable young generation, Mi 11 Lite 4G offers fresh color options including Boba Black, Bubblegum Blue and Peach Pink.


Price and Availability 

The Mi 11 Lite comes in 8GB+128GB storage variant with an SRP of PHP 14,990, and will be available for purchase from Authorized Mi Stores and partner retailers nationwide as well as our official stores in Lazada and Shopee starting April 24. 

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 updates.




April 22, 2021

Cherry Rolls Out Its First Online Cherryfic Warehouse Sale


The Cherryfic Warehouse Sale is coming! Catch it on April 22 to May 2, 2021 exclusively at Cherry Shop PH. Cherry’s first ever online warehouse sale offers huge discounts on Cherry Mobile, Cherry Home, and Cherry Pet. This is an ideal time to get new devices without hurting your pocket.

Cherry Mobile offers wide array of handsets—from basic phones which you can score for as low as P200 to tablets which can be yours for great values starting at P1,000. Also, if you’re in it for smartphones, search no further as you can get one for just P500!

For Cherry Home, get smart devices and experience the convenience offered by the Internet of Things (Iot). Level up your abode with the Cherry Home IR Transciever, Cherry Home Smart Multi-Color Lightbulb, Cherry Home Smart Adapter (single), Cherry Home 2 USB Smart Adapter, and the Cherry Home Smart Windoor Sensor for more budget-friendly prices that start at P299

For the fur parents and your fur babies, the Cherry Pet smart devices are also offered at great discounts. Prices start at only P1,999.

Here’s an additional deal—all products that you will purchase during the CHERRYFIC WAREHOUSE SALE are entitled to an 80-day warranty starting from the date of purchase (terms and conditions shall apply).

Don’t miss your window! Check out this highly-anticipated sale and grab the chance to notch up CHERRY products at very affordable prices. For more information, just visit:

Cherry Shop PH: www.cherryshop.com.ph

Earth Day 2021: Globe invites Filipinos to join fight against climate change

 

In celebration of Earth Day and as part of its commitment to protect the environment through mainstreaming sustainability practices, Globe has partnered with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines in the development of an innovative digital platform dedicated for environmental education for students, the youth, teachers, and the general public.

 

The web-based and mobile application will feature multimedia content such as animated videos, films, stories, digital modules, quizzes, and puzzles and other educational resources. It will also have an environmental footprint calculator and calendar, and interactive educational games.

 

“Through this collaboration with WWF-Philippines, we hope to raise knowledge and awareness among the public on the significance of environmental conservation and sustainable practices that will help combat climate change, which is a global issue that Earth Day looks to address,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe Chief Sustainability Officer and SVP for Corporate Communications.

 

"The intensity of our environmental problems coupled with the worsening effects of climate change underscores the need for all of us to come together, and the first step to being part of the solution is through awareness and education. Our actions, big and small, are important in ensuring a livable and healthy planet for future generations," said Katherine Custodio, Executive Director, WWF-Philippines.

 


Globe recognizes that environmental protection and preservation are the responsibility of all. Thus, Globe encourages its customers and calls on the public to:

 

1) Donate old, non-working electronic gadgets through Globe’s E-waste Zero program

 

E-waste Zero is Globe´s environmental program focused on responsible disposal and recycling of electronic wastes. The program  encourages people 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 off 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

 

2) Prevent single-use plastics from entering the ocean

 

Bring reusables everywhere as this eliminates the need for plastic spoons, forks, straws, cups and stirrers. Cloth bags may also be used when buying items. Properly segregating plastic waste also helps.

 

Globe’s 'Wag Sa Single Use Plastic (WasSUP) campaign stands against  single-use plastics within its main corporate office. This program is in collaboration with Green Antz Builders Inc. where clean and dry plastics are shredded and brought to the latter’s facility in Arca South, Taguig for further processing and conversion to eco-bricks and eco pavers. The program also advocates a zero waste lifestyle and educates Globe employees on how avoidance of single-use plastics can protect the environment.

 

3) Decrease carbon footprint by supporting reforestation programs

 

It is still possible to support reforestation programs even from the safety of your homes! Globe’s partnership with Hineleban Foundation and The Mead Foundation allows the public to help safeguard our forests through the use of  Globe Rewards and GCash. To date, a combined 159 hectares have been planted with pioneer species Calliandra and indigenous tree species such as Narra, White and Red Lauaan, Mamalis, Bitaog in Bukidnon and Lanao del Sur, as well as, Vetiver grass and various native tree species in Iba, Zambales. These efforts lead to a conservative estimate of 25,083.13 metric tons of C02 sequestered.

 

Every 100 Rewards points donation is equivalent to one tree. To donate to Hineleban, download the Globe Rewards app (https://www.globe.com.ph/rewards.html#GRewardsApp) and click the “DONATE” banner. Tap “HINELEBAN100” and press “REDEEM”.  To support the Mead Foundation, go to https://mead-foundation.org/trees/  and scan the QR code using the GCASH app. Every PhP100 donation is equivalent to 1 native tree planted.

 

4) Reduce your personal environmental footprint

 

Mobile technology plays a vital role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions by eliminating the need to travel.

 

Shift to electronic billing to help reduce paper consumption and conserve natural resources. 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.

 

Use online financial platforms like GCash to send money to other GCash users, transfer money to a bank, save money, invest, pay bills, pay for food, goods and other services all from the safety and comfort of your homes.

 

Telehealth services such as KonsultaMD also give you immediate access to a team of Filipino doctors without the need to go to the nearest medical facility. Konsulta MD can be accessed via its 24/7 hotline (02-7798 8000). 

 

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

 


Challenge Your Boundaries with the new Redmi Note 10 Pro


Manila, PHILIPPINES Calling all Mi Fans! Xiaomi is launching the Redmi Note 10 Pro in the Philippines.

Redmi Note 10 Pro is now available for pre-order until April 23 at participating Mi authorized stores and resellers with the open sale starting on April 24.

Get to know more about what makes the Redmi Note 10 Pro the new king of the mid-range category during the Mi Fan Festival livestream happening on April 23, 11 p.m. at the Xiaomi Philippines Facebook page.

Redmi Note 10 Pro: 108MP and first ever 120Hz AMOLED come to Redmi Note Series

Redmi Note 10 Pro ups the ante as one of the highest resolution cameras for smartphones, making it the mid-range king in mobile photography. The phone’s 108MP sensor with 9-in-1 binning technology and Dual native ISO combine to capture the finest details, provide a higher dynamic range and offer an array of photo editing possibilities. Thanks to the Night mode 2.0 powered by RAW multi-frame algorithm, users can capture stunning visuals even in low-light settings.

Redmi Note 10 Pro will offer both pro and telemacro time-lapse video shooting. Other new additions in Redmi Note include Photo Clones, Video Clones, Dual Video and Long exposure modes for extra fun photo or video sharing on your favorite social media apps.

Following a seamless redesign, including an Arc side fingerprint sensor and a 6.67” 120Hz AMOLED DotDisplay, the device grants an all around smooth user experience. Available in three head-turning colors - Onyx Gray, Glacier Blue and Gradient Bronze - Redmi Note 10 Pro is as elegant as it is durable, with its Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 on the front protecting from unsightly scuffs and scratches.

On the performance end, Redmi Note 10 Pro truly packs a punch with one of the most powerful 4G processors on the market, Qualcomm® Snapdragon™️ 732G. Ideal for gamers and streamers alike, the device’s high performance and low power consumption model, paired with an immersive sound system featuring dual speakers, provides an optimal on-the-go viewing experience. Thanks to the 5,020mAh (typ) battery and advanced 33W fast charging, users' time spent powering up will be kept to a minimum.

Price and Availability

Redmi Note 10 Pro comes in two variants – 6GB+128GB for only PHP 12,590 and 8GB+128GB for only PHP 13,590 and will be available on both Mi Authorized Stores and partner retailers including Lazada starting April 24, 2021.

Each purchase until May 9 will also give fans three tickets to Melody with Mi, an exclusive digital concert created for this year’s Mi Fan Festival in partnership with ABS-CBN, KTX, and TFC with iconic Pinoy singer Bamboo on May 23, 8 p.m. Purchases of PHP 25,000 and above of participating Xiaomi phones and gadgets will not only include tickets to the concert but even includes access to the Meet & Greet and the festive fan After Party!

 

Redmi Note 10 Pro Mi Fan Festival Special Edition

At this year's Mi Fan Festival, Xiaomi is also launching Redmi Note 10 Pro MFF Special Edition with the slogan "Explore Infinite Possibilities", which will serve as a unique MFF souvenir that Mi Fans can take home. The MFF special edition phone represents the adventurous spirit of Xiaomi and seeks to encourage Mi Fans to explore the infinite possibilities in life by connecting Smartphone x AIoT.

To echo the theme of infinity, Redmi Note 10 Pro MFF Special Edition comes in a package with a cosmic-inspired design. The front of the box features an image of astronauts floating through galaxies, representing Xiaomi and Mi Fans exploring the infinite possibilities of life together.

The box also contains a Mi Fan Festival postcard featuring an image of Mi Bunny astronauts. The back of the postcard is a Mi Fan Festival theme sticker, which can be stuck onto items such as mobile phones, computers, and suitcases to add an extra touch of Xiaomi to users' lives.

The Gradient Bronze version of Redmi Note 10 Pro in a natural metallic luster color was selected for this year's Mi Fan Festival, and the exclusive Mi Fan Festival 2021 icon will be printed on the back.

Quick Specs:

Redmi Note 10 Pro

Display

120Hz AMOLED

6.67” DotDisplay

Rear camera

108MP wide-angle camera
8MP ultra-wide angle camera
5MP telemacro camera
2MP depth sensor

Front camera

16MP front camera

Dimension & Weight

164mm x76.5mm x 8.1mm
193g

Processor

Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 732G

Audio

Dual speakers
3.5mm headphone jack
Hi-Res Audio certification

Security

Arc side fingerprint sensor

Charging

5,020mAh (typ) battery
Supports 33W wired fast charging

Connectivity

Dual SIM
Multi-functional NFC*
IR blaster

Storage Variant*

6GB+128GB
8GB+128GB

Available color*

Onyx Gray
Glacier Blue
Gradient Bronze

 


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