· Philippine Sustainability Pavilion featuring Bamboo, Coconut, Natural Fibers, and Grass· Innovative Coconut-based Products Cluster· Other Innovative Products Cluster· The Rural Agro-enterprise Partnership for Inclusive Development and Growth Project (RAPID) Special Setting· KAPEtirya: Coffee Pavilion· Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Project Beneficiaries Special Cluster· Philippine Green Living and Holiday Décor Pavilion· #FlexPHridays Photo Corner
August 18, 2023
2023 National Trade Fair to showcase sustainable and green products
Rediscover the space you deserve at Eastwood Richmonde Hotel
Eastwood Richmonde Hotel General Manager and Megaworld Hotels & Resorts Cluster General Manager for NCR+ Jun Justo shares, “With the hotel’s renovation we hope to uphold our commitment, and that of our owning company, Megaworld Corporation, and managing company, Megaworld Hotels and Resorts, to extend only the best hotel experiences to all who step through our doors. We are confident that the invigorating new look of the hotel will not only delight our loyal clients but will also fascinate the younger market that we haven’t had the chance to tap before. Our guests can be assured that this renovation is just the beginning as Eastwood Richmonde continues to evolve to cater to their ever-changing needs.”
Guest rooms have transformed into a chic and soothing sanctuary with their modern design style and upgraded conveniences.
Eastwood Richmonde welcomes guests to a brighter, more vibrant lobby.
Other areas that were refurbished include the guest floor hallways, function rooms, ballroom, Business Center, gym, pool, and all public areas. And in response to the demand of fur parents wanting to staycation with their fur babies, the hotel will soon have pet-friendly rooms as well.
For inquiries and bookings, call (632) 8570 7777 / (63) 917 531 6867, email stay@eastwoodrichmonde.com, or log on to www.eastwoodrichmondehotel.com.ph.
Eastwood
Richmonde Hotel is the second Richmonde property under the Megaworld Hotels and
Resorts group of the Philippines’ premier real estate company, Megaworld
Corporation. It is located within the pioneering mixed-use township of Eastwood
City and caters to the hotel room and banquet venue requirements of corporate
offices and residents within the vicinity and around Metro Manila.
August 17, 2023
CHERRY's Concept Store is now on a new look at Robinsons Place Manila
OPPO Hosts 2023 Inspiration Challenge Demo Event in Bangkok, Spurring Innovation Across APAC
OPPO, a leading global technology brand, recently concluded its 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge Regional Demo Event in Bangkok at Chulalongkorn University which had 5 teams advancing to the Global Final Demo Event in Singapore next year.
● APAC’s top 5 teams inches closer to winning the ultimate US$50,000 grant to further develop their innovations
● Held for the first time in APAC, the Inspiration Challenge brings innovative solutions in two main categories: Inspiration for people and Inspiration for the planet
OPPO Inspiration Challenge Demo Event expands to the APAC region
"We are delighted to see the enthusiasm and dedication of teams from across the world, presenting their innovative proposals for the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge," said Jason Liao, Head of OPPO Research Institute. "Having seen so many fascinating ideas this year, we are excited to witness and help kickstart some truly innovative inventions, thereby positively impacting the lives of people through virtuous innovation.”
The 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge received 687 innovative proposals from 66 different countries. OPPO continues to invest in technology for social good and has allocated a substantial amount of US$440,000 to support and incubate the innovative technological solutions submitted. Each was judged by a jury which included distinguished representatives from various industries and institutions, including OPPO, Amazon Web Services, Chulalongkorn University, and Deloitte. The diverse expertise and perspectives of the jury ensured a fair and rigorous evaluation of the proposals.
Winners of the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge stand to receive a US$50,000 grant, further incubation support from OPPO and its partners, empowering them to bring their innovations and ideas to life, and partnership opportunities such as production and commercialisation of the winning proposal, an incubation fund totalling US$190,000 (tax included), strategic partnership and investment opportunities, a chance to participate in global technology events, and to receive cloud service and technical support from Amazon Web Services.
Aligned with OPPO’s mission “Technology for Mankind, Kindness for the World”, the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge focuses on supporting innovators, entrepreneurs, and technology professionals around the world to develop innovative solutions in two main categories: Inspiration for People which focuses on making technology accessible and beneficial to everyone, and Inspiration for the Planet: which focuses on technological innovation in environmental protection and carbon neutrality that can be applied to consumer electronics products.
Empowering Local Innovators in the APAC Region
OPPO Inspiration Challenge 2023 Demo Event in Bangkok held at Chulalongkorn University.
Professor Kaywalee Chatdarong, Vice President of Chulalongkorn University expressed her heartfelt appreciation to all esteemed participants, judges, and OPPO for making the event a success. “This partnership highlights our commitment to the engagement to the industrial sector that should, in turn, enable Chula students to have real world experiences. Together, we envision a future full of possibilities and innovations for our nations and the global society.”
The 5 winning projects presented at the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge Regional Demo Event in Bangkok were:
From the
Inspiration for the People category:
● ERTIGO, Online Therapy Program for Preventing Myofascial Pain
Syndrome And Chronic Pain, by Benew Tech, from Thailand
ERTIGO is a mobile application solution for myofascial pain syndrome and chronic pain, offering ergonomic interactive self-care animations, muscle and posture check-up with AI, gamification, and connection to physiotherapy clinics for personalised self-care plans.
●
EZSpeech, by Mila4AI Inc., from Uzbekistan
A software that helps people with speech disorders improve their speech without the physical presence of a therapist during treatment.
●
Impulse - Non-Surgical
Hearing Aid, by Backyard Creators Private Limited, from India.
An externally wearable ear-device that helps those with
congenital hearing loss regain the ability to hear without surgery.
●
Precision Psychiatry at
Scale, by
Mobio Interactive, from Singapore
AmDTx is an AI-powered digital therapeutic platform that provides objective data on mental wellness, which physicians use to prescribe clinically validated interventions and improve health equity, without requiring wearables or constant connectivity.
From the
Inspiration for the Planet category:
●
Flint Paper Battery, by Flint, from Singapore.
Flint's paper batteries offer a sustainable and safe energy storage solution to the lithium-ion battery industry, with the benefit of being compostable, versatile, and thus addressing critical issues within the industry.
The Flint Paper Battery and Impulse - Non-Surgical Hearing Aid proposals were also selected as the Media Choice Award.
Top 5 Proposals for the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge Regional Demo Event in Bangkok.
OPPO looks to continue collaborating
with global partners such as Qualcomm, GSMA 5G IN, Amazon Web Services and
LinkedIn to provide the winning teams with additional resources to see their
ideas through, allowing the virtuous innovations to positively impact the world.
Celebrate National Siopao Day with Chowking’s Best-Tasting Chunky Asado Siopao!
Mark your calendars because August 21 is National Siopao Day!
Get ready for a siopao-filled celebration as Chowking will spread the love for our favorite steamed bun snack with a special Buy 2, Get 1 promo on its best-tasting Chunky Asado Siopao.
Through the years, Chowking’s Chunky Asado Siopao has won the hearts of Filipinos, becoming a merienda staple that's hard to resist – and it's no surprise why! Open one up and you get a burst of Saucy Asado Sarap. With every bite, you get the delightful blend of chunky, saucy, Hong Kong-Style asado sarap that goes with the soft and freshly steamed buns that makes it as a perfect snack to celebrate National Siopao Day.
Buksan ang Siopao Sarap this August
21, and treat yourself to that irresistible freshly-steamed, saucy asado
goodness that’s perfect for your merienda!
From 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, avail of the promo in any Chowking branch nationwide
or when ordering online via chowkingdelivery.com, the Chowking app, GrabFood,
and foodpanda.