Find The Perfect Shirt For You at UNIQLO

Japanese global apparel retailer, UNIQLO launches its latest t-shirt collection perfect for everyone, for their everyday needs. The line-up comes in a variety of colors, silhouettes and made with premium yet comfortable fabric.

The latest lineup aims to guide customers on how to find the perfect UNIQLO T-Shirt that best matches their style and lifestyle.

 

 

For the Casual You 

 

Women’s U Crew Neck 

Short Sleeve T-Shirt

Php 590.00

Men’s U Crew Neck  Short Sleeve T-Shirt  Php 590.00 Stay comfortable while working on home renovations with the Men’s and Women’s U Crew Neck Short Sleeve T-Shirt. The collars have binding specifications that help the garment keep its shape and will not stretch out. It is made from low-count yarn with a compact knit, designed to be durable and long-lasting. This shirt

 

For the Classic You

 

Men’s SUPIMA Cotton Crew Neck 

Short Sleeve T-Shirt 

Php 590.00

Women’s Mercerized Cotton Flare Short Sleeve T-Shirt Php 790.00

There comes a time when quick wardrobe changes are needed during online work meetings. The Women’s Mercerized Cotton Flare Short Sleeve T-Shirt exudes and effortlessly elegant look with its shirt-like fabric and voluminous flared sleeves. For men, nothing beats the classic yet versatile SUPIMA Cotton Crew Neck Short Sleeve T-Shirt. It is made with 100% Supima® cotton, is elegant in texture and keeps you feeling fresh after a whole day of presentations.

 

UNIQLO’s latest T-Shirt collection can keep one feeling and looking cool even after a whole’s day work or after exercising. The Women’s U AIRism Cotton Crew Neck Oversized T-Shirt’s comfort conditioning technology provides breathable and quick-drying properties that help wick away moisture and heat. Meanwhile, style and functionality are what the Men’s DRY-EX Crew Neck Short Sleeve T-Shirt can offer. It is made with ultra-fine fibers that instantly eliminate odors and alleviate that sticky feeling after working out.

 

For the Cozy You

 

Make the most out of the rainy season by staying at home and binge-watching on your favorite television series without compromising comfort. The Women’s Stretch Cotton High Neck Half Sleeve T-Shirt and Men’s Soft Touch Crew Neck Long Sleeve T-Shirt are made with thick and opaque cotton fabric and are treated with a special softener for a wrinkle-free and silky texture.

 

For more updates, please visit UNIQLO Philippines’ website at uniqlo.com/ph and download the UNIQLO App via Google Play Store or Apple Store.  Follow UNIQLO Philippines’ social media accounts, Facebook (UNIQLO.PH), Twitter (@uniqloph) and Instagram (@uniqlophofficial). 

Artificial Intelligence reshapes the insurance industry

AXA Philippines recently participated in the online regional roundtable discussion “Innovating with AI Technologies and Data Analytics” hosted by the Asia Internet of Things, Business Platform (AIBP) Focus, and Dell Technologies. Abby Oliva-Cenzon, AXA Philippines Director for Transformation and Technology Strategic Portfolio, joined the discussion as one of the key panelists and shared insights about AI’s significant and imminent changes in the insurance industry as companies evolve to insurance technology or insurtech.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the insurance industry by helping insurance providers deliver more efficient, effective, and personalized products and services to customers, the discussion revealed.

“Insurtech companies now use technological innovations like AI to redesign the current insurance model, looking to seek more savings and efficiency. Through these innovations, they are looking to offer ultra-customized policies, social insurance and dynamic price premiums,” said Cenzon.

She also shared that since the implementation of AI in the banking and finance industry, insurers have gained a competitive advantage in underwriting, improved claims management, and data-driven development of new insurance products.

“AI widens the scope of data sources that underwriters can use for their evaluations. AI uses big data analytics, allowing to dig deeper visibility into customers’ risk profiles, personally tailoring premiums. AI-based underwriting solutions enable insurers to deliver hyped and customized offerings, resulting in a swift price optimization,” she said.

Moreover, AI has accelerated the time it takes for a customer to buy a policy or settle a claim.

Cenzon added that by leveraging on AI technologies, AXA Philippines was able to establish its Social Media Command Centres. Another application that AXA Philippines uses to deliver faster customer service is MyAXA, a mobile app that allows customers to view their policy details, download policy documents, and make specific policy changes. 

Moreover, the company’s Emma by AXA PH app serves as AXA Philippines AI chat bot partner that enables anyone to access AXA Rescue Line for free 24/7 emergency assistance, as well as allows customers to easily file claims and buy insurance online.

When it comes to embracing and utilizing AI, Cenzon also stated that insurance, banking, and financial technology (fintech) industries should work hand in hand to help traditional banks adjust and adapt to AI.

“Partnering with financial technology companies or fintechs can help expand the reach of the various types of available technologies. Instead of viewing them as competitors, AXA Philippines works closely together with fintechs from the FinTech Group of the Philippines where we help each other to adapt and scale,” Cenzon said.

Rapid advances in technologies especially in the next decade will lead to major changes in the insurance industry. AI will continue to redefine the insurance industry, carrying new technologies to create innovative products, harness cognitive learning insights from new data sources, and exceed customer expectations for individualization and dynamic adaptation.

Indeed, according to Cenzon, digital transformation in insurtech is “a game changer on how we see the insurance industry today and in the future.”

Other panelists who were also at the virtual roundtable included industry leaders, namely Dell Technologies Senior Director for Data Center & Compute Solutions Chin Wah Mak, Citibank Vice President and Global Program Manager for CXRam Kishore Jaladanki, and Microsoft Sales Director for Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence – APAC Karthikeyan Rajasekharan. 

For more information about AXA Philippines, visit www.axa.com.ph.

Huawei to Invest US100M in APAC start up Ecosystem

Huawei announced its plan to invest US$100 million in startup support at the inaugural HUAWEI CLOUD Spark Founders Summit, which took place simultaneously in Singapore and Hong Kong. Huawei said the investment would go towards its Spark Program in Asia Pacific region including the Philippines, which aims to build a sustainable startup ecosystem over the next three years. 

Huawei has been helping Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Thailand build their startup hubs. At the summit, Huawei also announced the Philippines, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam, as four additional startup hubs – in with the overarching aim of recruiting a total of 1,000 startups into the Spark accelerator program and shaping 100 of them into scaleups.

Huawei also launched its Cloud-plus-Cloud Collaboration and Joint Innovation Program, to further ramp up its support for startups around the world. Huawei will devote ongoing efforts and leverage its complete business portfolio in the cloud-plus-cloud collaboration space to foster technological innovation, global and local services, and business ecosystems, accelerating the growth of startups.

Three additional initiatives under the Asia Pacific Spark Program were launched: The Spark Developer Program, which aims to nurture a developer ecosystem powered by HUAWEI CLOUD in the Asia Pacific region; the Spark Pitstop Program, designed to onboard and support startups on HUAWEI CLOUD to accelerate product development; and the Spark Innovation Program (SIP), focused on facilitating enterprise innovation through the Spark startup ecosystem.

Huawei Senior Vice President and Board Member Catherine Chen opened the summit by emphasizing how important startups are to social advancement and what Huawei is doing to support startups: "Startups and SMEs are the innovators, disruptors, and pioneers of our times. 34 years ago, Huawei was a startup with just 5,000 dollars of registered capital. Recently, we have been thinking: How can we leverage our experience and resources to help more startups address their challenges? Doing so would allow them to seize the opportunities posed by digital transformation, achieve business success, and develop more innovative products and solutions for the world."

Zhang Ping'an, CEO of Huawei's Cloud Business Unit, noted, "Since its launch in 2017, HUAWEI CLOUD has been the world's fastest-growing cloud, and has driven the growth of countless startups. Last year, we launched the Spark Program in Asia Pacific. Through this program, we are working with local governments, leading incubators, well-known VC firms, and top universities to build support platforms for startups in many regions. Now 40 startups are participating in our program."

Zhang continued, "Starting today, we are stepping up our support for startups through four new initiatives, aimed at cloud-plus-cloud collaboration, continuous tech innovation, global and local services, and high-quality business ecosystems. Today, we launched our Cloud-plus-Cloud Collaboration and Joint Innovation Program, through which we will support startups with US$40 million worth of resources. Half of that investment is coming from HUAWEI CLOUD, half from Huawei Mobile Services (HMS). In 2021, our plan is to support 200 startups in the HMS ecosystem, and share our network of channel resources with developers worldwide who together serve 1 billion Huawei device users. In addition, we will open an HMS Developer Innovation Center to support 100,000 HMS cloud-native developers."

Also present was Dr. Lim Jui, CEO of SGInnovate, who said, "The true impact of the Deep Tech Economy is realized when we're able to come together to catalyze new opportunities. Working alongside partners like Huawei enables us to accomplish our mission of supporting promising talent and emerging tech startups in Singapore."

More and more startups are pursuing end-to-end digitalization as they move towards a fully connected, intelligent world. HUAWEI CLOUD infrastructure works in conjunction with Huawei Mobile Services to support startups from all industries. Huawei's cloud offerings help developers and partners to unify accounts, development platforms, and app distribution and operation. HMS is now the world's third largest mobile app ecosystem, and is helping many startups expand their global influence. Currently, 4.5 million developers from over 170 countries and regions rely on HMS.

Huawei recognizes startups as key partners. At the HUAWEI CLOUD Spark Founders Summit, Huawei unveiled the latest data on its innovation research programs with startups. The data shows solid relationships between Huawei and more than 2,000 partners from across the Asia Pacific region, with ongoing initiatives to build support platforms in close partnerships with governments, top VC firms.

Huawei rounded off the series of announcements with a plan to build an HMS Developer Innovation Center. Through this center, Huawei aims to cultivate future talent in cooperation with 210 leading universities across the Asia Pacific region.

Jeffery Liu, President for Asia Pacific Region of Huawei, added that, "For the past two decades, we have remained committed to being 'In Asia Pacific, For Asia Pacific'. Leveraging Huawei's global customer base and full-stack technologies, the Spark Program will invest more than US$100 million over the next three years, and provide comprehensive support to the establishment of a sustainable startup ecosystem that creates new value for this dynamic region."

This summit was attended by representatives from many prominent Asian startups, academia, various industries and governments, and the media, as well as more than 50 regional top venture capitalists and over 300 startup founders. Speeches and panels at the event focused on the social value of this startup ecosystem and how startups can promote technological and ecosystem innovation, to contribute to local communities and drive socioeconomic development.

Goldilocks remains committed to serving customers safely at home via their trusty delivery service

With recent events continuing to change our daily routines, enjoying your favorite meals is another hurdle that we need to manage with reduced mobility in the Metro.

Goldilocks, the country's number one bakeshop remains committed to serving customers safely at home via their trusty delivery service and network of third-party distribution partners.  

Enjoy Goldilocks delicious cakes like the refreshing Mango Delight and Strawberry Lush cake, or go for something a little more decadent like the Mocha Symphony and Choco Almond Crunch cake.   

  

Make everyday a celebration with Goldilocks Filipino favorites such as beef caldereta, fresh lumpia, beef kare-kare, pork BBQ, and much much more!   

  

Grab these delicious dishes at any Goldilocks store nationwide by calling the Goldilocks hotline at 8888-1999 or online at goldilocksdelivery.com.ph. Also available via Grab and Foodpanda. For more information, you may follow @GoldilocksPH on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or visit the official Goldilocks website at www.goldilocks.com.ph

 

Manulife Philippines will be giving Gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz a Manulife Horizons insurance policy

In 2019, when Hidilyn Diaz went publicly on social media to bravely ask for financial support from private companies to help fund her Olympics stint, leading life insurer Manulife was one of those that heeded the call and signed her up as the company’s brand ambassador in the Philippines. 

 

The partnership aimed to inspire Filipinos to work hard, believe in one’s self ― even when faced with the biggest roadblocks ― and turn challenges into life-changing opportunities.

 

When the pandemic struck last year, the Tokyo Olympics was postponed. Diaz thought her dream to compete and win the gold had ended. Despite the setback, the Filipino airwoman and weightlifter still did the work. In her words, “ang buhay atleta ay training, training, training.” She also believed that the opportunity to represent the country had not been lost. 

 

“Because of uncertainty brought by COVID-19, many of us developed new fears and worries. Despite this, many Filipinos have managed to keep their momentum and focus on reaching their aspirations. Hidilyn Diaz is a great example,” shared Melissa Henson, Chief Marketing Officer of Manulife Philippines. 

“The gritty athlete that she is, Hidilyn maintained a positive mindset and continued to focus on her training. Her values and determination truly inspired us, and as Manulife’s brand ambassador, we know that she can inspire our fellow Filipinos to keep focused on their dreams, too,” Henson shared.  

 

“While she had to be away from her family and put her life outside weightlifting in the back seat, her relentless preparation allowed her to qualify for the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics this year, and eventually led her to win the first-ever Olympic gold medal for the Philippines. It has been such an honor to witness her incredible journey, and we are so proud of her,” Henson added.  

 

To show their gratitude for the effort and perseverance that led her to the gold, Manulife Philippines has announced that they will be giving Hidilyn Diaz a Manulife Horizons insurance policy with lifetime coverage of Php10 million. 

 

On her Instagram page, where she mentioned Manulife Philippines and the importance of having the right plan, Hidilyn gave a glimpse of a “day in the life on the road to the Olympics,” where her routine consisted of “eat, train, rest” and “repeat but do better tomorrow.” She also shared how “it takes a lot of work, discipline, focus and determination” to see the process through, to make the country proud and bring home the much-coveted gold. 

“Akala ko hindi na matutupad ang pangarap ko dahil sa pandemic. Pero isa lang ang naging goal ko ― always aim for gold sa kahit ano mang gusto kong makamit sa buhay. Ito ‘yung message na gusto ko maparating sa mga kababayan natin. Kahit maraming challenges tayong hinaharap, ang importante ay we never give up, kasi in the end maaabot din natin ang mga goals natin. Laban lang!” said Diaz.

Before her historic and successful stint at this year’s Olympics, where she set a new Olympic record at the women’s weightlifting 55kg division, to win with a total of 224kg in her last lift in the clean and jerk, Hidilyn won silver in the 53kg class in the Rio Olympics in 2016. In Rio, she ended a 20-year Olympic medal drought for the Philippines, and gave the first non-boxing medal for the country since 1936. She also competed in the 2018 Asian Games, where she became the first-ever Filipino weightlifter of any gender to win a gold medal in the regional meet. She is now the first Filipina weightlifter to compete in four consecutive Summer Olympic Games, having also competed in Beijing in 2008 and London in 2012, where she was the Philippines’ flagbearer during the opening ceremony.

With a growing record of landmark victories, Hidilyn is excited to see what’s in store for her in the future. In fact, she has also been thinking about her retirement plans. 

“For sure, marami rin ang nag-iisip ng what’s next? Setting goals and having a plan are important to make sure nasecure ang future namin ng family ko. Savings and insurance ang sagot! I know I can’t compete forever, so dapat nagtatabi kahit pakonti-konti,” she posted on Instagram. 

Hidilyn Diaz has demonstrated the importance of creating new beginnings and restarting plans to live the life you want. Armed with more passion, grit, and love for the sport and country, the 30-year-old Olympic champion will surely keep beating the odds -- lifting herself and others up along the way --  and proving that when you work hard and take charge of your future, anything is possible.  

 

Maxicare rolled out the MaxiProtect COVID-19 Vaccination Program

Maxicare is now MaxiProtected! To protect their employees and their families against the COVID-19 virus, Maxicare, the country’s leading premier Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), rolled out the MaxiProtect COVID-19 Vaccination Program last July at the Blue Leaf Cosmopolitan for almost 1,600 employees and their families. 

 

The MaxiProtect COVID-19 Vaccination Program is considered a giant step towards protecting and keeping every Maxicare employee safe against the pandemic, a major milestone for the country’s leading HMO which aims to help the community get back on track. Maxicare also hopes that this vaccination drive will give employees a much needed sense of relief, hope, and optimism. With employees already vaccinated, they can continue to safely provide service to all Maxicare members, which is a key priority. 

“Maxicare is classified as an essential service so it’s absolutely critical and important for us to ensure all our employees are protected. We have been waiting for this for quite some time so I’m very happy  that we are finally able to offer vaccination to every single Maxicare employee,” Sean Argos, Maxicare President and CEO said. 

 

“Together with our Wellness team, we had a series of webinars, and lectures conducted by distinguished doctors to create awareness about how important it is to get vaccinated. We believe that through these efforts, we have addressed vaccine hesitancy, and encouraged our employees to get vaccinated.” Dr. Karen Almonte, Assistant Vice President for Clinic Operations and Outpatient Services and one of the program’s head organizers, said. As a licensed medical professional, Dr. Almonte also reminded  vaccinated employees to still practice safety protocols, like social distancing and wearing facemasks for further protection against COVID-19.

 

Aside from the COVID-19 vaccination program, Maxicare also carried out a slew of initiatives to provide care and support to its employees during the pandemic, such as the option to work from home, subsidies for internet connectivity,  transportation, and hazard pay for those who need to work on site, especially frontliners. Maxicare also built their own quarantine facility in Pasay to provide a safe place for their employees in case of infection.

 

“I feel happy and protected now that I’m vaccinated. Especially when I go outside, I feel safer and more confident to go to work now that I got my vaccine.’ Roxanne De Luna, a Maxicare Affiliate said.

 

As Maxicare frontliners, employees Wingie Danao and Grace Vidallon agree that getting  vaccinated is extremely crucial to their work.  “It gives us protection and ensures our safety as we do our duties. Knowing we have been vaccinated  also encourages our patients to get vaccinated as well,” they added.   

 

Immediate family members of Maxicare employees were also included in the company’s vaccination drive. “This vaccination program is really a big help not just for my daughter who is a Maxicare employee but also to our family as a whole. Now that we’re vaccinated, our family can now ease our worries,” Rebecca Lim, a mother of a Maxicare employee said. 

Now that Maxicare employees are vaccinated and protected, they are now better equipped to extend this protection to their members. In the coming weeks, Maxicare is eyeing to roll out over 150 thousand more doses of the vaccine until the end of the year and offer the program not just to employees but also to its members.

Cebu Pacific renews its partnership with UNICEF through the Change for Good campaign

Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ leading carrier, renews its partnership with UNICEF by making the Change for Good program available online, as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Now, Cebu Pacific fans and passengers can donate to help vulnerable children, anytime and anywhere, even without booking a flight. 

 “By enabling the Change for Good program to be available inflight and now online, we are committed to improving the lives of Filipino children and families through our continuing partnership with UNICEF. Now, EveryJuan can safely contribute to support UNICEF’s programs for children,” said Lance Gokongwei, President & CEO of Cebu Pacific Air.

More than a year into the pandemic, children face greater risks to their health and well-being. Through partnerships and individual donations, UNICEF reimagines a better future for children by improving their access to basic services through national programs with the government. 

 “Thanks to our partnership with Cebu Pacific through the Change for Good campaign, airline passengers has helped save and improve the lives of thousands of vulnerable children and families. By taking the campaign online, more people can now easily help children get improved access to health and nutrition, water, hygiene and sanitation, education, child protection and support during emergencies,” said Oyunsaikhan Dendevnerov, Country Representative, UNICEF Philippines. 

In 2016, UNICEF and Cebu Pacific launched the Change for Good campaign, enabling passengers to donate their spare change in flight. All funds supported UNICEF’s First 1,000 days program on child health and nutrition.  

In 2019, the campaign reached the $1 million mark and has contributed to the implementation of the Republic Act 11148 or the Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Mag-Nanay Act, also known as the First 1,000 Days Law.

Cebu Pacific is the first and only partner of UNICEF for the Change for Good initiative in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. To date, CEB is also the only local airline partner who raises funds to benefit children in its home country.  

To help save and improve the lives of vulnerable Filipino children, visit the UNICEF Change for Good campaign with Cebu Pacific at https://donate.unicef.ph/campaign/changeforgood.

Here are the most awaited deals this coming 8.8 Mega Flash Deals Sale!

If you love the thrill of discovering the best deals and discounts, you need to check out Shopee’s flash deals. Flash deals offer big price drops, but here’s the catch—you’ll have to be quick about it, since these are available in limited quantities for a limited time only. 

Until August 8, plenty of exciting promos await at the Shopee 8.8 Mega Flash Deals Sale. If you’re shopping for essentials for your family during this time, you can enjoy discounts up to 90% off and more exclusive deals such as: 

Midnight Flash Deals

Since flash deals are limited, you’ll have to stay up if you want to be the first to snag the best discounts. Set your alarm clock daily to wait for the biggest flash deals to drop from 12:00 AM to 2:00 AM. Who knew midnight shopping could be this exciting? 

 

Daily ₱8 Deals

At the Shopee 8.8 Mega Flash Deals Sale, you can enjoy deals for as low as ₱8. Head on over to ₱8 Daily Flash Deals on your Shopee homepage to find the best flash deals of the day. If your desired flash deals aren’t live yet, click “Remind Me” to receive a notification once it’s available. Make sure your internet’s quick and stable, because you definitely won’t want to miss out.

 

Free shipping with no minimum spend 

Going shopping for groceries and other essentials? To make the most out of your shopping spree, don’t forget to check for free shipping vouchers. Bonus tip: before you check out, see if your order is eligible for other platform or shop vouchers. Apply these vouchers to your purchase to enjoy even bigger savings.

 

A chance to claim up to 70,000 coins

Secure discounts for your next purchases and win up to 70,000 coins by playing Shopee Quiz. On August 5 and 6, at 7:20 PM, head on over to the Shopee Quiz page at https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-quiz. The prize pool will be divided among players who answer all questions correctly during the game.

 

A shot at winning ₱10,000

Join Shopee’s #ShopeeMegaLook Raffle for a chance to be one of the five lucky winners of ₱10,000. To participate, simply update your Facebook profile picture with the #ShopeeMegaLook Facebook Frame, which you can get at https://bit.ly/ShopeeFBFrame88. Next, take a screenshot. Until August 8, submit your entry through the Google Form at  https://shp.ee/nzrv8yd. Winners will be announced on August 18.

 

Exclusive ShopeePay deals

Top up your ShopeePay wallet through your debit card, online banking, or over-the-counter payment partners. Get up to 50% cashback when you pay your electricity, water, and internet bills with ShopeePay. Enjoy ShopeePay ₱1 Deals from Puregold, Seaoil, Potato Corner, and more; 10% off on mobile load; and flash deals on load and data for as low as ₱1. 

 

Want more ShopeePay credits? To win up to  ₱5,000 worth of ShopeePay credits, join the #BudolFinds challenge on Tiktok from July 26 to August 8. Just buy products from the Fashion, Food & Beverages, Electronics, Beauty/Personal Care, and Home categories on Shopee. Shoot a creative 30-second review and include the hashtag #BudolFinds in the caption. For more details about the #BudolFinds challenge, visit https://shp.ee/u6vfw6j.

 

To discover more about flash deals, visit https://shopee.ph/m/8-8.  

 

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Sun Life Philippines’ advisors and clients will take the spotlight in the company’s latest campaign “Part of Your Life. Partner for Life

Heartwarming real-life stories of Sun Life Philippines’ advisors and clients will take the spotlight in the company’s latest campaign dubbed “Part of Your Life. Partner for Life.” 

“The relationship between Sun Life clients and their advisors is special because it’s one that is built on trust over time and shines brightest during life’s significant moments,” Sun Life Chief Marketing and Client Experience Office Gilbert Simpao said. 

This is demonstrated in the story of advisor Buena Elizondo-David and her client Alpha Trajeco. It was Buena’s foresight that enabled Alpha to have the funds she needed when she was stricken with cancer. “Being an advisor is not just on the surface. When I talk to clients and guide them in securing an insurance or an investment, I put their needs first,” Buena shared. Her compassion is well appreciated by Alpha, who said, “If not for Buena, I wouldn’t even be here today. She truly is a part of my life.” 

Photo 2: Sun Life client Katherine “Kay” Barcena has a Partner for Life in her advisor Kristine Leechiu-Tan

The same sentiment was echoed by Katherine “Kay” Barcena. After losing her job at the height of the pandemic, it was her advisor Kristine Leechiu-Tan who guided her in making the right financial decisions, that she was even able to start her own business. “It is during these times that their insurance and investment plans really become a lifesaver to these families,” Kristine mused. Meanwhile, Kay’s experience has her wishing the same for others who are pursuing their financial goals. “Just like me, I hope everyone finds a partner for life,” she said. 

The stories of Alpha, Buena, Kay, and Kristine will surely inspire those who will catch it on Sun Life’s Youtube channel (www.youtube.com/sunlifeph) and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/sunlifeph) starting July 24, 2021. 

Such kind of relationships are what makes Sun Life advisors come highly recommended. “We take great pride in having the best advisors in the industry who not only demonstrate integrity and care for our clients but also strive to be partners in their journey towards lifetime of financial security,” Simpao said. 

Meanwhile, to further highlight the value of having a financial advisor, Sun Life will be complementing the stories with various activations, including: an escape room dubbed “Escape to the Future”; webinars featuring top financial coach Chinkee Tan; and virtual events featuring the company’s brand ambassadors. Details will be announced on Sun Life’s social media pages. 

“We hope this campaign will encourage more Filipinos to find that partner who will help them achieve their financial goals throughout their lifetime,” Simpao said. “Sun Life and its financial advisors are always here to help.” 

(PTIC) in Hong Kong is set to unveil its latest campaign called "Philippine Flavours" on August 5

The Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC – Hong Kong) will conduct an unveiling ceremony for its new brand marketing campaign entitled, “PHILIPPINE FLAVOURS,” in the Hong Kong market together with the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong (PCGHK), the Philippine Trade and Investment Center – Beijing, the Philippine Trade and Investment Center – Shanghai, the Philippine Trade and Investment Center – Guangzhou, the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions, the Department of Trade and Industry  – Export Marketing Bureau, the Department of Trade and Industry Baguio – Benguet, and the Office of Agriculture Counsellor of the Philippines in Beijing, on 5 August 2021 at 2:00PM.

The unveiling ceremony will be streamed live via zoom and via the Facebook account PTIC-Hong Kong. During the event, Consul General of the Philippines to Hong Kong Raly L. Tejada, will welcome and thank all the participants to the unveiling. The main launch will feature a Philippine local Chef – businessman and a Hong Konger Key Opinion Leader – chef using Filipino ingredients in cooking three (3) dishes which are popular in Hong Kong. After the video, a panel will discuss how the concept of Philippine Flavours came to be and its relevance to the Philippines and Hong Kong today.  The Secretary of the DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez will further the importance of supporting Filipino products in his closing remarks. 

 

The Philippines, being located close by Hong Kong, has been untapped by the Hong Kong market for the Philippines food, beverages, and ingredients. The presentation will highlight the different possibilities that Filipino products may take part of in the Hong Kong market. On the other hand, the Hong Kong market will be informed about the similarities of the Filipino and Hong Kong palates and flavours with respect to their own cuisines, so the Hong Kong market can make use of a lot of Filipino products in their daily needs.

 

We welcome everyone to register thru https://tinyurl.com/4rtb2upv to join the unveiling ceremony if you are interested.

 

For more information, please visit PTIC-HK’s microsite at www.dti.gov.ph/overseas/hongkong or send emails to hongkong@dti.gov.ph.

 

Enjoy huge savings on select vivo smartphones by up to Php4000 available at Shopee 8.8 sale!

Back-to-school bargain hunters who need a brand-new cellphone in time for class opening should not miss out on the massive discounts from leading smartphone brand vivo at the Shopee 8.8 Sale. From August 8 to 9, vivo shoppers can enjoy up to P4,000 price reduction on select phone models, including the V20, Y12s, and Y20s G (4+128).

 

BIG DISCOUNT ALERT!!! Get up to PHP4,000 off on select vivo smartphones at the Shopee 8.8 Sale from August 8 to 9, 2021. Also, avail of special vivo vouchers and enjoy additional savings of as much as PHP1,000. Visit vivo Philippines’ official store on Shopee to learn more! 

The ultra-slim vivo V20, with a standard retail price of PHP19,999, will be available at the Shopee 8.8 Sale at a reduced price of only PHP16,999, plus a P1,000 OFF voucher – for a massive total discount of PHP4,000! Well-loved as a solid mid-range phone with premium specs, the vivo V20 sports an industry-leading 44MP Eye Auto Focus selfie camera, and a flagship-level 64MP rear camera. A great value for money, the phone is powered with Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Processor (2.3 GHz), an 8GB RAM, 128GB storage (expandable up to 256GB), and a 4000mAh battery with flash charge technology.

Also available at a huge discount is vivo Y12s. Originally priced at PHP6,499, this stylish starter phone is made even more affordable for only PHP5,999, plus a P300 OFF voucher, for a total savings of PHP800. The phone has a 13-megapixel main rear camera along with a 2-megapixel Bokeh camera up front.  It also has MediaTek Helio P35 chip coupled with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. And it ships with Android 10 layered with Funtouch OS 11 out of the box.

Those looking for a gaming-capable phone may opt for the light and slim vivo Y20s G (4+128). Normally priced at PHP8,999, the phone will be available for only PHP7,999, plus a P300 OFF voucher, buyers get to enjoy an awesome total savings of PHP1,300. Equipped with a 6.51-inch HD+ LCD, an octa-core MediaTek Helio G80 Gaming Processor, 4GB RAM, a 128GB ROM, and a 5,000mAh battery. The phone has a triple-camera system led by a 13-megapixel sensor and a front-facing selfie camera with an 8-megapixel sensor. Take note, however, that stocks are running out on the vivo Y20s G (4+128), so if this guy’s your pick, better shop early! 

Four more vivo phone models are available for bargain-hunters from the 2-day sale. They are the Y31, Y20i 2021, Y1s, and the V21 5G.  

The bestselling vivo Y31 is discounted by a whopping PHP1,000 and will be available for a low price of PHP11,999, down from its standard retail price of PHP12,999. On the other hand, the stylish vivo Y20i 2021 is marked down by PHP200, and can be bought for only PHP7,299, down from its usual price of PHP7,499. Meantime, the smooth and classy vivo Y1s is price-slashed by PHP600 and can be had for only PHP4,899, down from its original price of PHP5,499

 

Model	Original Price (PHP)	Shopee 8.8 Price (PHP)
Y12s	6499	5999
V20	19999	16999
Y20s G (4+128)	8999	7999
Y31	12999	11999
Y20i 2021	7499	7299
Y1s	5499	4899
V21 5G	23999	21999

To maximize their bargain-hunting expedition, shoppers can avail of vivo’s P500 OFF midnight voucher. It will be available for use on August 8, from 12 AM to 2 AM but limited only to the first 500 buyers, with a minimum purchase of PHP4,000. Be sure to add to cart in advance, to save on time. As soon as the clock strikes midnight, just check out the items, zero fuss! 

Five more handy vouchers will also be available during the 2-day sale, together with the nationwide free shipping:

Vouchers:

·       P50 OFF voucher (no min spend)

·       P100 OFF voucher (min spend 4000)

·       P300 OFF voucher (min spend 5000)

·       P500 OFF voucher (min spend 9000)

·       P1000 OFF voucher (for V20 only)

For more details on the Shopee 8.8 Sale, visit vivo Philippines on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You may also follow vivo Philippines’ official page on Shopee to get updated on promo announcements and check out www.vivoglobal.ph for more product information.