AirAsia is set to inoculate 1,500+ Filipino Allstars against COVID-19 starting next month

Ready for a strong return of demand in air travel, and true to its core value of putting people first, AirAsia is set to inoculate 1,500+ Filipino Allstars against COVID-19 starting next month.

 

AirAsia has identified its priority list which includes  frontliner Allstars, such as ground staff, pilots, cabin crew and others who have direct engagements with its guests.

 

This initiative comes as a step towards rebuilding confidence among passengers highlighting the highest standards on safety and customer service.

 

AirAsia partnered with government agencies and private entities to secure the initial doses for those included in the priority lists. 

All smiles with a thumbs up sign, AirAsia CEO Ricky Isla took the COVID-19 vaccine administered by a government health worker on 15 April 2021

 

 

In an internal survey conducted by its People and Culture Department, a vast majority, or 92 percent of the respondents, have expressed their willingness to be vaccinated.

 

AirAsia also has an ongoing internal campaign among its leaders to encourage its Allstars to take the shot. 

 

Recently, AirAsia CEO Ricky Isla took the jab as part of those classified under A2 or senior citizens. 

 

AirAsia Philippines CEO Ricky Isla said, “As an industry leader, we must help bring the accurate information to the public, especially our employees, so that they may be able to make an informed choice and the best decision of protecting themselves against COVID-19.

 

“It takes everyone to break the COVID-19 chain. I took the shot that is readily available because I believe that it's our little share of putting an end to this pandemic. It is our responsibility to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and most importantly the people we serve.

 

“AirAsia recognizes that the aviation sector plays a critical role as economic and tourism drivers, and we know that getting the COVID-19 vaccine is the next necessary phase of recovery.” 

 

Meanwhile, AirAsia also supports the initiative of the Tourism Department to adopt a platform developed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) that will enable passengers to digitally manage their travel documents and share their test and vaccination results.

 

For its part, AirAsia has an ongoing regional integration for all Airline Operation Center (AOC) following the IATA Digital Travel Pass.

 

AirAsia Philippines Spokesperson Steve Dailisan said, “Although nothing is final yet, what’s certain is that AirAsia will fully support all measures that will further enhance safety and rebuild confidence in air travel.

 

Aside from having a standard set of requirements from the Local Government Units (LGUs), there must always be stringent measures in place that will allow industry stakeholders to validate the authenticity of documents such as COVID-19 test results and vaccination certificates submitted by all our guests. This will enable swift coordination among LGUs, transport regulators, airline companies, molecular laboratories and health authorities. 

 

It is also important to make sure that the process is hassle-free for passengers so that they are encouraged to travel and help reboot trade and tourism.” 

 

AirAsia’s efforts by going above and beyond the protection of its guests against COVID-19 have been globally recognized, with a perfect 7-star rating from Airlineratings.com.

 

Follow AirAsia on Twitter (@AirAsia) and Facebook (facebook.com/airasiatravels.mm) for the latest updates, or contact our customer support team at support.airasia.com.

 

These eco-friendly Colgate alternatives are at 30% OFF during Earth Day with Shopee's Shop Green campaign!

Apart from taking your vitamins and following safety protocols during these difficult times.You should also maintain your oral health as part of your "stay safe" goals . Practice good dental habits is a great way to protect your teeth during the pandemic and everyday. 

Did you know that natural and organic toothpaste such as Colgate Himalayan Salt and Colgate Turmeric Gum Protect has anti-tartar, gum protection and anti-stain properties without the harsh chemical ingredients? That's why its safe to use everyday. 

You can now buy sustainable products and eco-friendly alternatives from Colgate on Shopee's Shop Green campaign! 

From April 19 to 25, Colgate is offering up to 30% off on its selected eco-friendly products such as the Himalayan toothpaste, turmeric toothpaste, and bamboo toothbrushes.  

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The New Colgate Naturals Himalayan Salt Whitening Toothpaste protects your gums while leaving your teeth healthy white. Best of all, its vegan, sugar Free, gluten Free, and responsibly made. 

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Colgate Naturals Turmeric Gum Protect Toothpaste helps improve gum health, removes plaque and bacteria, with natural Turmeric extracts. Its vegan, sugar free, gluten free and responsibly made. 

                                     

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Make your next toothbrush a Colgate Natural Bamboo toothbrush! Its good for the environment and good for you! Its  100% Bamboo Handle with  charcoal infused floss-tip bristles.

For your oral care essentials , you can shop it here colgatepalmolivephilippines. 

For more amazing deals and discounts download the Shopee for free via the App Store or Google Play.

Shopee launches Shop Green to encourage Filipinos to support sustainable products

Every year, people celebrate Earth Day to raise global awareness and inspire millions of individuals to take action to protect the environment. As part of the international efforts to drive action among the community, Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, launched Shop Green to encourage Filipinos to support sustainable products through Shop Green, an online sale from April 19 to 25. 

 

In 2015, the General Assembly adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which listed responsible consumption and production, climate action, and sustainable cities and communities as part of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, most nations are still far from reaching these goals, with the Philippines ranked 99th out of the 166 countries in terms of progress towards achieving these objectives.

Committed to creating a sustainable future, brands like Klean Kanteen Philippines, Messy Bessy, and Unilever are pushing for sustainable operations and actively choosing to  use organic materials as steps towards building a better and healthier planet. Therefore, Shopee launched its Shop Green campaign to support these brands in their advocacy for a more sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle.

 

Klean Kanteen Philippines

At Klean Kanteen Philippines, environmental responsibility is an ongoing journey that involves constant research on how to source better and more eco-friendly materials. The brand’s mission is to create durable, versatile, and affordable products for its consumers, and encourage the switch to drinking bottles that are more environmentally sustainable. Klean Kanteen Philippines saw Shopee’s extensive growth as a testament to the platform’s commitment to innovate and adapt to changing consumer needs. Through Shopee,  consumers can easily purchase their favorite Klean Kanteen bottles and join the movement to stop single-use habits. 

 

According to Klean Kanteen Philippines, “We don't just make bottles. We create solutions for social change. We work hard to design durable, versatile and affordable products that can last a lifetime and replace mountains of single-use waste. Our partnership with Shopee allows us to tell our story and start important conversations with more consumers.”

 

Klean Kanteen Philippines is committed to donating 1% of their annual sales to organizations they believe in every single year. 

 

Messy Bessy 

Messy Bessy is a line of plant-derived home and personal care products. The social enterprise aims to change the world, one sustainable product at a time. By developing eco-friendly products made from organic ingredients, the brand creates sustainable livelihoods for Filipino students, at-risk youths, and abused young adults to help stop the cycle of poverty. All of their products make use of cleaning agents that are found in nature, such as deriving ethyl alcohol from sugar cane. Their surface cleaners, all-purpose scrubs, and liquid detergents also do not have harmful chemicals. 

 

The company is growing at a rapid pace and there is a demand for more convenient access to their products. By partnering with Shopee, Messy Bessy was able to reach more buyers nationwide, especially those looking for affordable, easily accessible, and effective environmentally friendly products.

 

Krie Reyes-Lopez, CEO and Founder of Messy Bessy, said, “We believe that being mindful of the environment and its sustainability is important. Partnering with Shopee truly helped us expand our e-commerce business and allowed us to reach people nationwide. With Shopee’s coin cashback and free shipping promotions, our clients find it easier to purchase our refill bottles and this allows us to use less plastic bottles. Currently, we have collection points in our Metro Manila kiosks for these bottles since we are able to recycle and reuse them.”

 

Unilever’s Love Beauty & Planet

In 2019, Unilever brought its Love Beauty & Planet initiative to the Philippines, in line with its commitment to do small acts of love to make consumers and the planet a little more beautiful, everyday. With Shopee, Unilever could reach more consumers, convincing them to be more eco-friendly and pro-planet with their products. Shop Green is aligned with Love Beauty & Planet’s purpose of enabling consumers to do more for themselves and the planet by providing a convenient platform to make more sustainable choices when purchasing products.

 

Isab Galang, Assistant Brand Manager for Love Beauty & Planet, Unilever Philippines, said, “Shop Green sheds light on how easy it can be to do more for the planet. Being a part of this campaign solidifies our brand’s commitment for a better, greener and more sustainable planet. Through this initiative, Love Beauty & Planet can reach more Filipinos and help them create #smallactsoflove with just one click.”

 

Shoppers can also look forward to brands like Forever 21, P&G’s Herbal Essences, and Colgate-Palmolive. 

To find out more about the campaign and to show your support for sustainable brands, visit  https://shopee.ph/m/shop-green from April 19 to 25, 2021.

 

To enjoy more discounts on your eco-friendly purchases, you can top up with ShopeePay and get free shipping with a minimum spend of ₱199, while getting 8% cashback with a minimum spend of ₱1,000.

 

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

PayMaya and Smart Padala give you a chance to win as much as P100,000 for your send money transactions

Sending Padalove to your friends and family from the safety of your home has just become even more rewarding as PayMaya and Smart Padala give you a chance to win as much as P100,000 for your send money transactions.

 

Given the current quarantine measures in place in various parts of the country, sending money from your PayMaya app to your recipient via Smart Padala is the best way to transfer funds across the country – especially to those without a bank or an e-wallet account. 

 

Now, PayMaya and Smart Padala are enhancing your send-money experience with an exclusive reward because whenever you transfer at least P1,000 from your PayMaya account to be claimed at a Smart Padala agent, you get to earn a raffle entry that gives you a chance to win exciting prizes – from your monthly grocery budget of P10,000 to as much as P100,000 in the grand raffle draw! 

 

Your first send money transaction within the promo period lets you earn five raffle entries, while you get one raffle entry for your succeeding transactions until June 18, 2021. The more raffle entries you earn, the more chances you have of becoming one of the 30 lucky winners of P10,000 or taking home the grand prize of P100,000.  

To start sending money from your PayMaya app to a Smart Padala agent, all you have to do is follow these simple steps:  

1. Ask your recipient for the 16-digit account number of their nearest Smart Padala agent 
2. On your PayMaya app, tap “Send Money” 
3. Enter the 16-digit Smart Padala account number on the mobile/account number field 

4. Input the amount you wish to send and tap “Continue” 
5. Check the transaction details, make sure they’re correct, and tap “Send” 
6. Share the transaction’s reference number to your recipient. They will need this plus one valid ID to claim the money 

 

By sending money straight to Smart Padala, your loved ones can easily claim their remittance from any of the 37,000 Smart Padala agents nationwide. Because there’s always a Smart Padala agent in one’s neighborhood, claiming Padalove is just easy as heading to their trusted kapitbahay – no need to commute or line up at remittance centers. 

 

Whether you’re sending emergency funds to a family member or extra budget to buy their daily essentials, it's now easier than ever to send some love to your friends and family across the country while still keeping yourself safe at home. With this special reward, you can even earn extra funds to share with your loved ones in these critical times.  

 

To start enjoying safe, convenient, and rewarding transactions for your everyday needs, just download the PayMaya app at https://official.paymaya.com/CAK1/425eb133 and register an account. Remember, don’t pay cash. PayMaya! ​

 

PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines with platforms and services that cut across consumers, merchants, communities, and government. Through its enterprise business, it is the largest digital payments processor for key industries in the country including "everyday" merchants such as the largest retail, food, gas, and eCommerce merchants as well as government agencies and units.   

 

Through its app and wallet, PayMaya provides over 28 million Filipinos with access to financial services. Customers can conveniently pay, add money, cash out or remit through its over 200,000 digital touchpoints nationwide. Its Smart Padala by PayMaya network of over 37,000 partner agent touchpoints nationwide serves as last-mile digital financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved with access to digital services. To know more about PayMaya's products and services, visit www.PayMaya.com or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

LG Unveils its 2021 Monitor Lineup

LG Electronics, always at the forefront of innovation, developed new monitors that improve upon existing technology in order to help users even more.

One of the segments that grew the most over the past year has been monitors. In fact, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC), the monitor market grew 16.9% year over year with shipments surpassing 39.2 million units worldwide. This shows that even with (or perhaps due) to the pandemic, the benefits of working and staying at home is obvious. Aside from being able to keep yourself and your family safe, productivity is boosted at home thanks to zero time spent on traffic. 

 

Whether you’re a hardcore gamer, a budding streamer, or just working from home, LG has a monitor that’s perfect for you.

LG’s UltraGear line of gaming monitors is ranked the #1 gaming-designed monitor brand by The NDP Group, one of the US’ leading analytics companies. Built for gamers, LG UltraGear monitors deliver the latest hardware, specs, ergonomics, sleek design, and sensory experience. Gaming-focused features like NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility, 1ms GTG response times, pro-level customization and fast, vivid IPS panels, help give you an edge in any game and with any competition.

LG’s Ergo line focuses on comfort. LG monitors with Ergonomic stands help to boost productivity by creating a comfortable and stable posture. Since working from home means extended hours in front of the computer, making sure that your workspace is conducive is crucial. The UltraWide QHD screen is great for work. This allows for monitoring of large amounts of footage for video editing, and numerous audio plugins and effects can be displayed at once. Enhanced flexibility of the Ergo stand offers expanded ergonomic adjustment of extend, retract, swivel, height and tilt as well as providing perfect position of screen for more comfortable and sustainable user experience.

 

LG Philippines will be unveiling a large collection of new monitors that fits any budget. For the remainder of the month, LG will be offering 10% discount on selected monitor models and on top of that, LG would be giving away Php500 worth of e-vouchers for every purchase. Aside from the discount, LG will cover the P200 shipping cost wherever you are. Shop today in LG's Flagship Store in Lazada and Shopee to take advantage of this offer. To know more about the promo mechanics, click here.

 

Catch the LG Monitors series of livestream events on LG’s official Flagship store in Lazada on April 19, 25, and 30 and stay tuned on LG Philippines’ Facebook page for upcoming promos this April as LG will be giving away huge deals and discounts that are perfect for your lifestyle.

TECNO Mobile brings an unforgettable Livestream event of fun and laughter, straight to your homes

Spark up the fun as TECNO Mobile invites you to witness the standup comedy by local celebrities in the entertainment area.

Mark your calendars! Global premier mobile phone brand, TECNO Mobile, is bringing an unforgettable Livestream event of fun and laughter, straight to your homes. This April, the country’s most entertaining influencers, comedians and celebrities are coming together to kickstart summer, and everyone is invited to join in the fun. 

 

Fans of standup comedy will surely enjoy Spark Up the Fun, a showdown of wit and humor featuring the greatest standup comics that the Philippines has to offer like Beks Battalion, Mika Salamanca, Baninay and hosted by the super funny tandem, DONEKLA. You can look forward to tons of laughter and big surprises at this Livestream event on April 17 along with games, raffle draws and over 150 amazing phone, cash prizes and Shopee exclusives that will be given away. 

TECNO Mobile’s second Livestream will be a showcase of Filipino creativity and talent. Catch your favorite local celebrities , as they sing and dance at Spark Up Your Energy. Fans who aspire to become like their celebrity idols will get the chance to participate in this Livestream show. Fun games, TECNO smartphones, and cash giveaways are also in store for the event’s attendees.

 

As we embrace a more digitally-driven lifestyle, online activities including live streaming, distance learning, and remote work are becoming regular parts of day-to-day life. With this, a high-performing smartphone continues to be a necessity. As Ye Yuan, Deputy General Manager of TECNO Mobile, stresses, a smartphone provides its users with an essential link to the outside world, whether this is used for productivity, education, or staying in touch with friends and loved ones. 

 

Through its revolutionary TECNO Spark 6 Go AI-powered mobile device, TECNO Mobile is able to fill this need for its consumers in the Philippines. Designed and developed to keep up with users’ changing needs, TECNO Mobile’s smartphone offerings are also affordable, making them more accessible to the masses. 

 

 

TECNO Spark 6 Go was initially launched last year and is now making a comeback, still with a multitude of features that are relevant for everyone. This includes:

 

●      A large 6.52” HD Resolution Screen that allows users to enjoy various media content with great ease. Watch movies, browse the web, and play games in full detail, while in compact form on a much more portable device.

●      A built-in AI Dual Unlock Feature, capable of both face-unlock and fingerprint scanning, has been tested to ensure that files remain private and secure, allowing users to stay confident. 

●      A camera with AI Beauty Mode and 18 AI Scene Detection features for outstanding images all the time. Take great selfies anytime, anywhere with Spark 6 Go’s 6-layer AI beauty image processing capability. Photos taken from the rear camera are now more rich and vibrant as well, with its all-new 18 AI scene detection software. 

●      A 5000 mAh battery that allows for up to 36 days of standby time, 24 hours of calling, 19 hours of web browsing, 25 hours of video playback, 125 hours of music, or 15 hours of gaming on a single charge.

●      Audio Share allows up to 3 Bluetooth speakers or 2 Bluetooth headphones to connect simultaneously, making it possible to effortlessly share music with friends during parties or enjoy it privately with a special someone. 

 

 TECNO Spark 6 Go is available at the TECNO Mobile PH Official Store in Shopee Mall. It comes in two models - The Spark 6 Go (KE5) with 2GB+32GB memory has an affordable price tag of P3,990, while Spark 6 Go (KE5K) with 4GB+64GB memory price dropped to P4,999 from its original price of P5,490. 

 

Both TECNO Spark 6 Go models are available in Aqua Blue, Ice Jadeite, Sky Black and Mystery White colors. 

 

Also check out TECNO Mobile’s CAMON 16 smartphone, available exclusively at TECNO Mobile’s partner retail stores for only P7,990. CAMON 16 comes with a 48MP Ultra Quad Camera, with a four-camera lens combination for comprehensive smartphone photography. It is equipped with a Bokeh Depth of Field Lens, an AI Lens, a Macro Lens, and a 48MP Main Lens with a 79-degree wide-angle view. It also has an Ultra Night Lens with 1-second image processing for higher quality night images, with convenient anti-over exposure and AI portrait segment features. CAMON 16 also has a huge RAM and ROM capacity of 128GB+6GB, allowing users to save thousands of songs and photos, or several HD movies and apps for offline entertainment on the go. This smartphone is capable of 18W fast charging, with advanced protection technology that ensures automatic regulation of charging inputs that helps to prolong the hardware and software of the device. 

 

Be sure to catch the Livestream events happening this April and you might just win a TECNO mobile phone! For more updates, follow TECNO Mobile Philippines on Facebook, and visit www.tecno-mobile.com/ph.

 

The HarvestFresh technology is consistent with Beko's promises to empower new generations to live healthier

Beko Pilipinas has launched HarvestFresh technology refrigerators in the market today, in 372L or 12cuft and 409L or 14.4cuft refrigerators. 

Its a new refrigerator technology that maintains the freshness and the vitamins of fruits and vegetables. The event was hosted by Justin Quirino via Facebook Live.

 

Inspired by nature, powered by light, HarvestFresh technology simulates natural light conditions in the special crisper. When the fridge is closed, the LED light illuminates in sequence – the blue light for 4H, green for 2H, the red light for 6H and then 12H of darkness.  This feature helps the refrigerator maintain the levels of vitamins in fruits and vegetables, so that the public is assured that they are well-nourished.

 

HarvestFresh is only one of the innovations from Beko, Europe's No. 1 Appliance Brand. Innovation, reliability and sustainability are at the heart of the Beko brand.

 

"As the world pivoted due to a global health crisis last year, Beko was there for our consumers. 

 

As 2021 continues to pose many challenges for everyone, we continue to be there for our customers. Our technologies and innovations are even better and more mindful of the end user’s health and wellbeing. For instance, our refrigerators are built with EverFresh and HarvestFresh to keep the food fresher for longer," said Beko Pilipinas Marketing Manager, Dyeun Zapanta.

 

"Nowadays, consumers need appliances that do more than just clean, wash, cook and store food for them. Beyond all this, appliances should be able to improve their quality of lives," he added.

 

The launch also featured testimonial videos from celebrities who have tried Beko HarvestFresh refrigerators. They include, Marvin Agustin, Joyce Pring, Bela Padilla, foodie and celebrity chef Sandy Daza and many others.

 

During the online event, Beko Pilipinas gave away a RDNT371I50VS HarvestFresh refrigerator and four VCO27013 vacuum cleaners to five lucky viewers who you liked, shared and commented on the livestream. 

The HarvestFresh technology is consistent with Beko's promises to empower new generations to live healthier.

 

"We hope that you keep following us, as we continue to bring relevant innovations in Home Appliances that matters to Filipino homes and inspire the new generation to live healthier," said Ghie Papa, Beko Pilipinas’ Brand Marketing.

 

For more information, visit Beko Philippines’ Facebook page at facebook.com/bekoph. 

 

HarmonyOS is driving the intelligent upgrade of hardware manufacturers, and attracting more traffic to intelligent devices other than mobile phones

Huawei recently held its TEDxHouHai event Driven by Pressure. Dr. Wang Chenglu, Huawei Consumer BG Software Engineering Dept President and AI and All-scenario Intelligence Business Unit Director delivered his speech themed Connecting to a Simpler Life

During this speech, he pointed out that the mobile Internet industry, which is centered on smart phones, has entered a transitional period. He also discussed how the rapid development of IoT will present a historical opportunity for industry transformation. In addition, Dr. Wang called for collaboration between upstream and downstream players in order to build a prosperous new ecosystem and embrace the mobile Internet era together.

Technology changes lives and nurtures dreams

"Technology has the power to change the world. When I was little, my dream was to be able to watch movies at home, and this is now possible everywhere. The rapid development of the mobile Internet has given rise to cashless payments, online shopping, and ride-hailing, all of which have profoundly changed our lives," said Dr. Wang.

"But it is clear that the mobile Internet industry, which is centered on mobile phones, is under pressure." Dr. Wang went on to say, "Global smart phone shipments started to decline in 2018, and saw a year-on-year decrease of about 6% in 2020. In addition, the average time that consumers spend on their mobile phones each day has remained at between four and five hours since 2018, indicating that the industry has reached a critical juncture and must be transformed."

"What are the development opportunities for the next era? Our pursuit of technological innovation never ends. With users possessing more and more intelligent devices, we want to allow these devices to collaborate with each other more efficiently instead of running in isolation, just as humans can communicate with each other. The goal is to make ubiquitous connectivity a reality and transform multiple intelligent devices into ONE smart assistant."

"For example, after a smart watch detects that a user has fallen asleep, the lights in the room will automatically turn off and the air conditioner will automatically adjust the temperature to create a more comfortable sleeping environment. The experience will be just like having a dedicated helper at home. Exercise equipment connected to a wearable can serve as your personal trainer, providing scientific exercise tips and comprehensive data analyses in real time."

“However, as different devices run on different operating systems, it is difficult to connect them, let alone achieve intelligence. To realize a connected lifestyle, devices must communicate in one common language."

HarmonyOS lets devices communicate in one language

As a next-gen OS, HarmonyOS enables various intelligent devices to connect and collaborate in one language. HarmonyOS will allow more devices to connect and collaborate with each other than ever before, delivering a seamless, user-friendly experience across all devices

HarmonyOS is also driving the intelligent upgrade of hardware manufacturers, and attracting more traffic to intelligent devices other than mobile phones. These actions are driving the intelligent and digital transformation of industries.

Dr. Wang said that Huawei aims to have HarmonyOS run on 300 million devices this year, and looks forward to working with industry partners to create a robust ecosystem around HarmonyOS. This will help more people realize their dreams through technology and bring consumers a simpler and better life.