Be Brownout Ready with this AKARI rechargeable Fan from Shopee!

As the first lines of my favorite Eurythmics song goes….”Here comes the rain again…Falling on my head like a memory…Falling on my head like a new emotion….”

 

And just like that, its June once again and that means the beginning of the wet, rainy season—for the rest of the year. 

 

Falling on my head are the memories of rainy seasons past—the flooding and the sudden brownouts…and that emotion of anxiety every time there’s a heavy downpour, every time the light flickers—that I’m not ready for hours of power interruption.

 

We’ll we have powerbanks for our phones, mobile data to keep us connected to the internet,  candles and flashlight to help us move and see things in the dark, but our arms can only last minutes of manual “paypay” before it gives up leaving us hot and sweating.

 

Good thing I found this  Akari-8”-Rechargeable-Fan-with-LED-Night-Light

Akari 8" Rechargeable Fan at akariphilippines Official Store  while bargain hunting on Shopee .

This 8" Rechargeable Fan also has an LED Night Light which could last from 2 hours to 3.5 hours while the LED can last up to 20 hours. It’s just the right size so you can prop it on your bed or a small table during brownouts and directly feel the air on your face. It is also very light and you can bring it outdoors for picnics, cookouts and family outings and doesn’t take a lot of space when you need to recharge or store it after use. 

 

But the best part is that it’s on sale at up to 63% off on Shopee, bringing the price down to P595 from its original tag of Php 1199! That means you could get one for each family member so you don’t have to share the cool air and maybe even get yourself an extra! 

 

There are also bundle deals when you buy from the Akari Philippines store on Shopee!

 

Here are the specs of the Akari 8” Rechargeable Fan with LED Night Light - ARF-8008:

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Charging Time: 8 Hours

FAN Operating Time:  2 Hours (High)

                     2.5 Hours (Medium)

                     3.5 Hours (Light)

LED Operating Time: up to 20 Hours

Power: 4W 2X3.7V 1500mAh lithium-ion

Charging Time: 8 Hours

FAN Operating Time:  2 Hours (High)

                     2.5 Hours (Medium)

                     3.5 Hours (Light)

LED Operating Time: up to 20 Hours

Color Temperature:  6500K, Daylight

DC 5V

Size: 225*180*358mm

 

So be prepared for the next brownout and add the Akari 8” Rechargeable Fan with LED Night Light - ARF-8008 to your cart by clicking Akari-8”-Rechargeable-Fan-with-LED-Night-Light-ARF-8008 on Shopee

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

Sony launches the WF-1000XM4 headphones

Sony today announces WF-1000XM4 – the latest truly wireless model in the critically acclaimed 1000X series. The WF-1000XM4 headphones take industry-leading noise cancelling^[i] and audio quality to the next level. Made to fit every ear, they offer a personalized experience that adjust to every situation.

Even clearer sound, even less noise

The WF-1000XM4 provides industry leading noise cancellation – now even better. The newly designed Integrated Processor V1 provides even better noise cancellation. Specially developed by Sony, the Integrated Processor V1 takes the noise cancellation performance of Sony’s acclaimed QN1e chip and goes even further. Improved noise cancelling performance and Bluetooth^® ‘System on Chip’ technology delivers the industry’s highest level of noise cancelling yet uses less power than its predecessor. 

The WF-1000XM4 features high performance dual noise sensor microphones for excellent noise cancellation. By having two noise sensing microphones per ear – one feed-forward, and one feed-back – ambient noise is heard and analyzed, resulting in highly accurate noise cancellation. 

 

A newly designed 6mm driver unit with a 20% increase in magnet volume also improves the WF-1000XM4’s noise cancelling capabilities. The increase in magnet volume and the high compliance diaphragm gives improved performance in low frequencies and enhances noise cancelling by generating a high-precision cancellation signal to the low frequency range. 

Industry-leading Noise Cancellation

 

Newly developed Noise Isolation Earbud Tips provide an improved fit with the WF-1000XM4. The new earbud tips are made from a unique polyurethane foam material that is soft and elastic, which maximizes the surface contact area between the earbud tip and the ear canal. This eliminates gaps to insulate sound and reduce noise, as well as improving adhesion to the ear canal for a more stable fit. 

Even on windy days you’ll stay totally immersed. Automatic Wind Noise Reduction mode detects when it’s windy and automatically suppresses it. 

 

Automatic Wind Noise Reduction mode

 

Exceptional sound quality

The WF-1000XM4 now supports High-Resolution Audio Wireless^[ii], thanks to LDAC, Sony’s industry-adopted audio coding technology. LDAC transmits approximately three times more data (at the maximum transfer rate of 990 kbps) than conventional Bluetooth® audio, allowing you to enjoy High-Resolution Audio content in exceptional quality, as close as possible to that of a dedicated wired connection. Thanks to specially designed 6mm drivers, they reproduce a dynamic sound despite their small size, and the high compliance diaphragm reproduces a rich bass range. The Integrated Processor V1 also enhances sound quality and reduces distortion and enables LDAC codec processing and DSEE Extreme™. 

Using Edge-AI, DSEE Extreme™^[iii] (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) upscales compressed digital music files in real time. Dynamically recognizing instrumentation, musical genres, and individual elements of each song, such as vocals or interludes, it restores the high-range sound lost in compression for a richer, more complete listening experience.

Speak-to-Chat

An even smarter listening experience

Speak-to-Chat received widespread praise for its innovation when it was first introduced on the overhead model, the WH-1000XM4. The feature is now available on the WF-1000XM4 and lets you have short conversations without taking out the earbuds^[iv]. As soon as you speak to someone, Speak-to-Chat automatically pauses the music and lets in ambient sound so you can conduct a conversation – handy if you want to keep your headphones on, or your hands are full. Once your chat is over, your music starts playing again automatically^[v]. Speak-to-Chat recognizes and reacts to your voice. It is based on Precise Voice Pickup Technology, which combines four microphones and sensors with advanced audio signal processing.

 

‘Quick Attention’ mode is available on the WF-1000XM4 so if you want to listen to an announcement or say something briefly, you simply place your finger over the left earbud to decrease the volume instantly and let ambient sound in.

 

The WF-1000XM4 also feature Adaptive Sound Control, a smart feature that senses where you are and what you’re doing – for example, travelling, walking or waiting – then adjusts ambient sound settings for the ideal listening experience. You can opt to have Adaptive Sound Control learn to recognize places that you frequently visit, like your office, the gym, or a favorite café, and tailor sound to suit the situation.

 

The headphones come with instant pause and play for a seamless experience. Just take the earbuds out of your ears and the music stops thanks to a proximity sensor that detects when you are wearing one or both earbuds. Simply pop them back in and the music starts again. 

Adaptive Sound Control – Travelling 

 

Enjoy superior call quality

Hands-free calling is even better on the WF-1000XM4 thanks to Precise Voice Pickup Technology. Combining Precise Voice Pickup Technology with the microphones and a bone-conduction sensor, the WF-1000XM4 picks up your voice clearly and accurately for hands-free calls. Beamforming microphones are calibrated to only pick up sounds from your mouth. With an improved signal-to-noise ratio they’ll catch every word, even when there’s a lot of noise around you. Additionally, the new bone-conduction sensor only picks up vibrations from your voice – it doesn’t register ambient sound – enabling even clearer speech when making calls. The Noise Cancelling adds to your calling experience on the WF-1000XM4 as it allows you to hear the person on the other end of the call more clearly, even in noisy situations. 

Precise Voice Pickup Technology

An even better fit

Since introducing the world’s first in-ear headphones in 1982 (MDR-E252), Sony has analyzed huge amounts of data relating to ear shapes from around the world. The WF-1000XM4 headphones are the product of that research, combining a shape that matches the ear cavity with a new ergonomic surface design for a more stable fit. 

 

You can now find the right fit for your ears with the Sony | Headphones Connect App. The app takes you through a few simple measurements to find the ideal size of Noise Isolation earbud tips^[vi] to ensure maximum sound quality and minimum outside noise. Now you can enjoy maximum comfort with great sound.

 

Sony | Headphones Connect App

 

The WF-1000XM4 have been designed to be smaller and lighter, but with no compromises. The earphones have been redesigned to be 10% smaller than the previous generation, without compromising on sound quality or battery life. They are light weight, making them your perfect companion for long days out and about and the charging case is 40% smaller.

Better Bluetooth for Uninterrupted Viewing

The WF-1000XM4 are perfect for watching TV shows, movies and more. The advanced wireless connection syncs what you see on screen precisely with what you hear on your headphones for more enjoyable viewing with low latency.

 

The optimization of the transmission algorithm with the Integrated Processor V1 has made the connection more stable and less prone to sound skipping, even in an environment where there is interference, which means the WF-1000XM4 provide a clearer and more stable Bluetooth^® connection.

 

Stable Bluetooth® connection for video streaming and gaming

 

Experience impressive battery life and truly wireless charging

You can listen all day with the WF-1000XM4. You can enjoy a full 8 hours of use from your headphones, and a further 16 hours from the case. This means a full 24 hours of charge every time you leave your home. In a hurry? A 5-minute quick charge gives you up to 60 minutes of play time, and the Sony | Headphones Connect app will notify you when your charging case drops below 30%. 

 

Wireless charging with Qi technology

No cables are necessary with the WF-1000XM4 thanks to easy wireless charging with Qi technology^[vii]. You can even use a smartphone with Qi technology, like the latest Xperia model with the battery share function^[viii], to charge your headphones and charging case. 

 

Water resistance

With an IPX4 water resistance rating^[ix], splashes and sweat won’t stop the WF-1000XM4 – so you can keep on moving to the music. Whether you’re running for the bus in the rain, or sat in a cosy office, these headphones will have your back. 

 

IPX4 water resistant for everyday use

 

Easy pairing & voice assistant capabilities

Get hands-free help - just say “Hey Google” or “Alexa”^[x] to activate your preferred voice assistant.  Enjoy entertainment, connect with friends, get information, listen to music and notifications, set reminders, and more. 

Hands-free help with “Hey Google” or “Alexa” 

 

The WF-1000XM4 headphones support Google’s helpful new Fast Pair feature. In one tap, the WF-1000XM4enable quick, effortless Bluetooth pairing with your Android devices. Google’s Fast Pair feature lets you easily locate your headphones and also let you know when you’ve left the battery on and how much charge is left. The headphones also come with Microsoft Swift Pair, which makes it easy to connect with Windows 10 devices. 

 

The WF-1000XM4 feature intuitive touch control settings to have quick and easy control over your listening experience. Through the touch controls you can activate Noise Cancellation, Ambient Sound, Quick Attention mode or simply skip, pause or play songs.  

Intuitive touch control at your fingertips

 

Better for the environment

The packaging for WF-1000XM4 is plastic free and have been designed based on low toxicity design principles and a ‘Made to be remade’ philosophy that’s more socially responsible. To produce lower waste, 99% of the paper packaging, other than labels, are produced using recycled and sustainable materials developed specially for Sony. To read the media release on the packaging for WF-1000XM4, click here.

 

WF-1000XM4 plastic-free packaging

 

Immerse yourself in sound

360 Reality Audio, a new immersive audio experience, can be enjoyed on the WF-1000XM4 headphones when combined with an Android™ smartphone/iPhone that has a participating streaming services app installed^[xi]. The 360 Reality Audio listening experience immerses you in the music as if you are right in front of your favorite artist. Listeners can enjoy a custom immersive musical field that is perfectly optimized for each individual user when using the WF-1000XM4 headphones and the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app^[xii].

 

Inside the box you’ll find 3 sizes of Noise Isolation Earbud Tips, as well as a USB-C charging cable.

What’s in the box

Availability

The WF-1000XM4 will come in Black and Silver and will be available in the Philippines soon. Please standby for the pre-order promotion announcement, as well.

 

To find out more about the WF-1000XM4, visit: https://www.sony.com.ph/electronics/truly-wireless/wf-1000xm4?cid=pr-apac-35061 

       To watch the campaign video, visit: https://smarturl.it/dqhn8j       To watch the product feature video, visit: https://youtu.be/c8OgnJIGpos

This year’s Mother’s day video shows how we can give love to our moms through NutriAsia products

If there’s anything we love about mothers, it’s the fact that they’re always willing to be a part of their children’s lives, helping them improve in every way. That’s especially true while families may be spending time apart during the pandemic. We can always find ways to show our heartfelt love for our moms no matter how challenging it might be right now.

Photo caption:  This year’s Mother’s day video shows how we can give love to our moms through food made with her favorite NutriAsia products that she’s relied on over the years.

NutriAsia—home of well-loved brands Datu Puti, Silver Swan, UFC, Mang Tomas, and Papa—pays tribute to moms and the idea of showing them our love through the restrictions of the pandemic with a follow-up to their touching and award-winning Mother’s Day video from 2020.

This year’s video shows how we can give love to our moms through food made with her favorite NutriAsia products that she’s relied on over the years. It’s the perfect inspiration for anyone who wants to give back to their moms and everything they’ve done for us in our lives. You can watch this year’s video here.

Simple, every day gestures like preparing a delicious home-cooked meal is a good way to show how grateful you are for all her help and guidance through the years! Browse through the NutriAsia website for a wide range of dishes that are easy to make. Selections include Pinoy favorites such as sinigang, adobo, and pancit, and sweet treats like brownies and crinkles that your mom will surely enjoy. Once you’re done with your home-cooked meal, you can then send your #Padalove to your mom through Grab with a great P50 discount when you use the code SWANDERFULPADALOVE!

VISION+ Mobile PhotoAwards 2021: Promotion Posters Shot on vivo X60 Pro+ by Martin Parr and Xiao Quan

vivo officially launched the VISION+ Mobile PhotoAwards 2021 (hereafter referred to as VISION+ Mobile PhotoAwards), in partnership with National Geographic, and announced the opening of all registration channels. As a pioneer and innovator in mobile imaging, vivo is working with well-known industry partners in countries around the world – including ZEISS and National Geographic – to develop a mobile imaging ecosystem through the VISION+ Project. This initiative aims to encourage the joint creation of images, public education and the exploration of aesthetics. vivo’s ultimate goal is to encourage more users to embrace the joys of creativity and to accelerate the development and recognition of mobile imaging.

VISION+ Mobile PhotoAwards 2021: Promotion Posters

                                       Shot on vivo X60 Pro+ by Martin Parr  and Xiao Quan (down)

The VISION+ Mobile PhotoAwards is an important part of the overall VISION+ Project, aimed at promoting mobile photography. The competition will serve as a platform for global conversations surrounding mobile photography and encourage participation from professionals, enthusiasts and mobile phone users.

 

“This year marks the second edition of the VISION+ Mobile PhotoAwards. Through the competition, vivo aims to drive innovation in imaging technology while allowing more people around the world to enjoy using technology to create eye-catching content,” said Spark Ni senior vice president and CMO of vivo. “This is vivo’s user-centric vision and cultural responsibility as a technology brand – we will make professional and enjoyable imaging technologies widely available so that more people can enjoy the joys of creativity.”

 

vivo is partnering again with National Geographic to spark a boom in mobile photography

As a key part of the VISION+ Project, the VISION+ Mobile PhotoAwards was first launched in 2020 by vivo and National Geographic. The competition received more than 135,000 mobile photography submissions and presented 38 awards to finalists from nine countries and regions including China, the United Kingdom, France, Spain and Russia. Creators from many different backgrounds and cultures submitted a rich tapestry of works, showing the diversity and vibrancy of life around the world, including lively portraits, quaint folk life and magnificent landscapes. 

In response to a wealth of rich, creative content and enthusiastic feedback from the public, vivo and National Geographic have once again come together to officially launch the VISION+ Mobile PhotoAwards 2021.

 

A professional and authoritative mobile photography competition

This year, the VISION+ Mobile PhotoAwards features an incredibly authoritative and professional judging panel, including six internationally acclaimed photography experts and academics from diverse disciplines. They include Martin Parr, Documentary Photographer; Jonas Bendiksen, Documentary Photographer; Xiao Quan, Portrait Photographer; Laura Serani, Curator, Les Rencontres d'Arles; Bertram Hoenlinger, Photography Expert, ZEISS; and Michael George, Photo Consultant, National Geographic. The judging panel will evaluate photography entries from their respective professional viewpoints and offer comments and guidance to help talented creators better express themselves through mobile photography.

VISION+ Mobile PhotoAwards 2021: Judging Panel

 

Aside from an updated lineup of judges, this year’s VISION+ Mobile PhotoAwards will introduce more categories across three groups, including the Open Group, Youth Group and a new Professional Group. vivo encourages smartphone users to identify the categories they are most passionate about and show-off their creativity.

The Professional Group includes three categories: News, Creative and Documentary Projects, encouraging professional photographers to interpret and express their feelings on modern culture, social trends and the defining moments of the year. The Open and Youth Groups emphasize the beauty of daily life, human emotions and memories. The Open Group includes six categories: Portraits, Night, Sports, Nature, Life and Places. The Youth Group is a Special Feature that focuses on the subject of Surroundings.

The competition will feature 33 awards across all categories and winners will receive awards and creative support from vivo. Apart from general awards such as cash prizes, smartphones and certificates, vivo will also collaborate with industry partners to provide winners with opportunities in commercial photography, urban outdoor exhibitions and the publication of photographic works. vivo’s goal is to empower the long-term development of winners and aid in the discovery and appreciation of exceptional mobile photography.

Anyone can be a creator with human-centric, professional photography capabilities

Smartphones are making photographs easier to capture than ever before. vivo, as a pioneer in mobile photography innovation, is continuously analyzing and responding to the changing needs of its 400 million users worldwide. vivo has collaborated with ZEISS, our global imaging strategic partner, in pursuit of this goal. By combining vivo’s understanding of its users with ZEISS’s expertise in optics, we are enhancing the mobile imaging experience for the general public, including replicating the Biotar portrait style on the vivo X60 series. Moving forward, vivo and ZEISS will continue to strengthen joint research and development efforts to launch even more intuitive and easy-to-use imaging functions, helping people everywhere capture life’s precious moments.

It is vivo’s firm belief that the defining photographs of an era should not be created by a single group, but by users around the world and from all walks of life. While solidifying our strengths in professional imaging, vivo also hopes to invite more people to join us in using their phones to capture human-centric photos full of warmth, energy and meaning. Let’s all join hands to celebrate the joy of humanity through powerful images, and help more people enjoy the creative process in an era when anyone can be a creator.

Please visit the official website of the VISION+ Mobile PhotoAwards for more information: visionplus.vivo.com. Head on to https://www.vivoglobal.ph/phone/vivo-X60/ or visit vivo Philippines on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to know more about this smartphone. The X60 5G is also available for purchase at vivo’s official Lazada and Shopee stores.

PLDT rolls out 700,000 ports, increases capacity to 10.2 million homes passed, widest in PH

PLDT aggressively increases its fiber capacity to 10.2 million homes passed with its fiber-to-the-home ports now reaching 700,000 nationwide, the Philippines’ widest fiber network. 

 

“Despite the restrictions brought about by the pandemic, PLDT has been relentless in expanding and upgrading our network. Powered by the fastest broadband in the Philippines, our customers can work, study, earn, and enjoy better at home,” said Butch G. Jimenez, Senior Vice President and Head of PLDT Home Business.

 

PLDT has also the most extensive and advanced digital transport network in the Philippines with 25 core data centers, three cable landing stations, and 15 international submarine cable network. 

 

According to Mario Tamayo, PLDT-Smart Senior Vice President for Network Planning and Engineering, “We continuously expand and upgrade our network to serve our customers’ growing demand for data and support all of our internet delivery platforms such as fiber fixed broadband, mobile data services via 4G and 5G, and carrier-grade Wi-Fi.” 

 

Tamayo notes that the fiber network expansion supports PLDT’s wireless network by providing high-capacity links for its base stations. He said, “The fiberized base stations allow faster transmission of data that enables customers to experience better digital experience.”  

 

This year, PLDT has increased its backbone network capacity and allocated Php 88 to 92 Billion of capital expenditure (CAPEX) for its network build-out. 

 

Ookla’s Undisputed Fastest Fixed Network

With a network that can deliver up to 1000 Mbps symmetrical speeds, PLDT continues to provide superior customer experience as it levels up the standard of internet speeds in the country. 

 

For three consecutive years (2018 to 2020), PLDT has been consistently named the fastest fixed network in the Philippines at the Ookla Speedtest Awards™ for achieving the highest Speed Score™. 

 

Based on the Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data as of Q1 2021, PLDT also recorded the fastest average fixed download and upload speeds in 16 out of 17 key regions in the Philippines including Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Central Luzon, Central Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Western Visayas, Davao Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Cagayan Valley, Ilocos Region, Soccsksargen, Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Caraga, MIMAROPA, and Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).¹             

 

Ookla, the global leader in internet testing and analysis, assessed the best network speeds attained across a given network, accounting for tests that are taken on various Speedtest® applications from different devices connected to a fixed network.

 

¹Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data average download speeds for top providers in specified regions for Q1 2021. Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission.

Have a Father's Day Fiesta Celebration with Goldilocks!

A father’s love exceeds all boundaries. From teaching his son how to ride his first bike to walking his daughter down the aisle, words simply cannot describe the emotions that run through a dad when it comes to caring for his family. 

As Father's day weekend approaches, how can we show our appreciation to someone who has sacrificed so much for us? They say that the best way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, so Goldilocks may have the perfect answer.

 

To celebrate Father’s Day, Goldilocks, the country’s number one bakeshop is proud to roll out its special bundles for the month of June.

 

Bundle 1 includes 1 Fiesta Pack Palabok or Sotanghon with BBQ and Lumpiang Shanghai/Lumpia, 1 Bicol Express, and any 9" round Greeting Cake as well as Coke 1.5L. This bundle is Good for 4-6 people for P899 only.

 

Bundle 2 (HERO BUNDLE) includes 1 Fiesta Pack Palabok or Sotanghon with BBQ and Lumpiang Shanghai/Lumpia Bicol Express, Any Greeting Cake 8x12, Coke 1.5L and serves 4-6 people for P1,179 only.

 

While Bundle 3 is composed of 1 Baked Hawaiian Spaghetti Party Pack, 1 Pork BBQ Party Pack, 1 Chocolate Almond Crunch Cake or any Premium Cake, Coke 1.5L and is good for 8-10 people for only P1,709.

 

Grab this special Father’s Day Promo  from June 10- 30 at  select Goldilocks stores only and for more information, you may follow @GoldilocksPH on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or visit the official Goldilocks website at www.goldilocks.com.ph

Personal Collection to jumpstart its commitment to the environment and sustainable living by its "A Green Life is A Great Life" campaign

The Philippines is currently the third largest plastic polluter in the world generating 2.7 metric tons of plastic thrown unto the ocean. If this trend continues, there will be more plastic than fish in Philippine waters by 2050.

 

This eye-opening information pushed Personal Collection Direct Selling, Inc. (PCDSI) to jumpstart its commitment to the environment and sustainable living by launching its A Green Life is A Great Life movement. 

 

A Green Life underscores the company’s commitment to environmental conservation by pioneering the use of 100% biodegradable containers - which means this material is expected to decompose in landfills within approximately 5 to 10 years. That’s 100 times faster than the standard plastic bottle which could take up to 1,000 years to disintegrate. The new packaging will also contribute to the creation of biogas, a potential source of sustainable energy. By doing this, Personal Collection believes they can help save the oceans, one biodegradable bottle at a time.

 

Though the game-changing switch required a sizable increase in the product cost due to massive investments in research and development and the recalibration of existing packaging, Personal Collection forged ahead, determined to convert their company’s principles into actual programs and later on, milestones.

 

Chairman of  Personal Collection Direct Selling, Inc.’s Board of Directors, Willie “Jun” Evangelista, Jr. says, “If business leaders will work hard for their goals while caring for the only world we live in, then everyone can have their dreams realized for the years to come--a mark of a successful enterprise.” Evangelista also mentioned that they have allotted a long term major company commitment to this cause,  as this undertaking is strongly aligned with their core value of caring for the environment.”

 

More initiatives will be launched in the coming months as Personal Collection explores the use of organic, all-natural ingredients in its product lines.

 

A Great Life is the vision of Personal Collection for its employees, dealers, and stakeholders. Through its direct selling programs featuring high quality products, the company has been providing hundreds of thousands of Filipinos with life-changing opportunities. This dream that they have for their dealers coupled with their sheer determination to succeed has made Personal Collection the leading Filipino-owned direct selling organization in the country.

 

Evangelista believes that Personal Collection can make the Green Life possible in the same way it has made the Great Life possible for Filipinos. Two noble purposes have now come together as the Great Life is complemented by the Green Life . Aside from being given the opportunity to earn, dealers have become ambassadors of environmental responsibility, as the products they sell contribute to nature’s conservation and sustainability. Customers in turn are given the opportunity to experience the difference of using biodegradable materials. This would allow them to feel and be inspired, knowing that they, too, have a share in this monumental effort to protect our environment from further harm.

 

Watch out for Personal Collection’s new biodegradable package design this month. Environmental awareness campaigns, both online and offline, can be expected in the months to come!

 

National Privacy Commission awards data privacy activity book for kids

The National Privacy Commission’s 4th Privacy Awareness Week Awards named the Safe Space: A Kid’s Guide to Data Privacy children’s learning material as the Privacy Initiative of 2021. This was published by The Center for Art, New Ventures & Sustainable Development (CANVAS) and commissioned by Globe Telecom with additional support from Google. 

The 60-page activity book aims to educate Filipino kids how to use and enjoy the internet in a safe and responsible way. It covers several topics such as creating secure passwords, surfing the internet safely, and protecting personal information online among others. To engage its target readers and simplify complex topics, the publication features fun games including word search, and drawing and coloring activities.

“The National Privacy Commission congratulates all the winners of this year’s Privacy Awareness Week Awards. We laud the efforts of Globe, CANVAS, and Google to teach children how to use the internet safely. The ‘Safe Space: A Kid’s Guide to Data Privacy’ activity book furthers the Commission’s goal to uphold digital responsibility in the country. It is a good example on how organizations can work closely together towards educating kids and families about internet citizenship and online safety," said Raymund Liboro, National Privacy Commissioner. 

“We are honored to be recognized by the National Privacy Commission. Publishing the children’s activity book together with partners CANVAS and Google is a reflection of our commitment to helping raise a new generation of digitally responsible citizens. The Philippines’ digital economy is one of the fastest growing in the region and more Filipinos and families are getting online. Now more than ever, we need to teach people how to use the internet in a healthy and responsible way while enjoying its wonderful benefits,” shared Atty. Irish Salandanan-Almeida, Globe's Data Protection Officer.

“CANVAS is very proud that our children's activity book ‘Safe Space: A Kid's Guide to Data Privacy’ has been awarded as the Privacy Initiative of 2021 by the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines. The pandemic has accelerated the use of and developments in information technology. With it, the need to understand and appreciate the value of data privacy, especially among children, has also risen dramatically. We are thankful to Globe Telecom and Google for their support which, in addition to enabling the development of the book, will also provide thousands of children in public schools and disadvantaged communities with their very own copies of this activity book on data privacy,” said Gigo Alampay, CANVAS Founder and Executive Director. 

“We congratulate Globe and CANVAS on winning the Privacy Initiative of 2021. We are grateful for the opportunity to support the children’s activity book about digital responsibility. Google is committed to leading Filipinos towards a safer internet and helping build a more privacy-focused online world. Our partnership with Globe and CANVAS is one of the many ways we’re delivering on this commitment beyond building innovative products, and placing progressive policies and guidelines. We will continue to work with our partners and the broader community to make the internet safer, more secure, and more accessible for everyone,” shared Yves Gonzalez, Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy of Google Philippines. 

A song for every Filipino: Noel Cabangon and 3D collaborate for “Gagaan Din Ang Buhay”

 

One of the much-awaited collaborations this year just happened last May 28 as Noel Cabangon, Ebe Dancel, Johnoy Danao, and Bullet Dumas released their single “Gagaan Din Ang Buhay.” These four seasoned artists are known to produce songs that are highly relatable and socially relevant. To have them collaborate on one song could be just the kind of uplifting that every Filipino needs right now. 

This quartet’s latest song gives off a wake-up call to its listeners. Every verse inspires people to not be afraid to make a stand and to be firm in what they think is the right thing to do. 

 

Noel Cabangon is known for his evergreen single “Kanlungan”,  and his rendition of singles like “Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko”, and “Di Na Natuto”, among many others. He is not just any ordinary singer-songwriter as he actively participates in political events through his music and continues to give us timeless, socially relevant songs that encompass every man's journey in life.

 

He has also collaborated with other OPM artists such as Aikee for the song “Pag-Ibig” and Leanne & Naara for “Habangbuhay”, for which they bagged the Wish Song Collaboration of the Year award at the 6th Wish Music Awards on January 17 of this year. 

 

A multi-platinum singer-songwriter, Noel Cabangon continues to collaborate with different artists and keeps on producing timeless compositions that talk about society, hope, and faith. “Gagaan Din Ang Buhay” is a song of emancipation and a hopeful reminder that there’s a bright future waiting for everyone.

 

Stream “Gagaan Din Ang Buhay”:

 

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