SM showed us the most uplifting way to best celebrate the season with “100 Days of Caring"

The past years have always had us counting down to the most wonderful time of the year when the ‘ber’ months roll in; Christmas carols fill the air, dazzling tree lights dot the streets, shopping for gifts becomes a sport, and everyone else goes on a diet to make way for Christmas feasts.

This year may not be as festive as previous years, but it will most certainly be more meaningful. SM showed us the most uplifting way to best celebrate the season with “100 Days of Caring”;  featuring 100 days of spreading love, thoughtfulness, and care for one another and for the communities surrounding our favorite SM malls. The virtual event showcasing the pledges happened Thursday, Sept 16, 2021 over FB Live and WatchSM on YouTube.

“100 days of Caring”. To kickstart the Christmas countdown, SM pledged to donate to over 10,000 beneficiaries, namely communities in need, hardworking SM employees, medical frontliners and dedicated delivery partners, among others. Some of the beneficiaries and their partner malls are as follows: 

• SM North EDSA is giving 100 pairs of World Balance rubber shoes to seniors from Graces Home for the Elderly in Quezon City.
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• SM Megamall, The Podium, and SM Center Pasig chose delivery partners who will be recipients of 100 raincoats and rain boots.
  
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• From SM Mall of Asia, 100 sets of care packages like face masks, face shields, Ensure milk, vitamins, supplements, and more, will be handed over to senior citizens within the community.
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• SM Southmall chose SOS Children’s Villages as to receive various story and educational books.
• Metro Manila and Rizal malls chose several orphanages, namely: Associacion De Damas Filipinas, Bahay Aruga, White Cross Orphanage, and The Little Children’s Home to receive 100 toys and essential goods each, especially prepared by SM City Manila, SM City San Lazaro, SM City Sta. Mesa, SM City Taytay and SM Center Angono.
• In North Luzon, 100 Aeta families from Zambales and Tarlac will be given grocery packs by SM City Olongapo Downtown, SM City Olongapo Central, and SM City Tarlac; fishermen in Pangasinan will be handed with fishing supplies by SM City Rosales, SM City Urdaneta Central, and SM Center Dagupan; while select tricycle and jeepney drivers in Bulacan will be given 100 pairs of shoes by SM City Marilao, SM City Baliwag, and SM Center Pulilan.
• SM City Bacoor will give 100 brail books to the Deaf & Blind Foundation Philippines.
• In the Visayas, SM City Cebu will bring smiles to kids of Kythe Foundation with 100 toys; while SM City Iloilo will give 100 25kg sacks of rice to healthcare and peace & order frontliners. SM City Puerto Princesa on the other hand, will have 100 grocery bags to displaced tourism personnel.
• SM City Davao and SM Lanang Premier will be handing out 100 farming tools to local farmers; while SM City Butuan will be giving 100 Fiesta Food Packs to Por Cristo Foundation, Inc.

‘Gift’ for your mental health. Aside from our physical health being at risk during a pandemic, our mental health is also affected due to the stress and anxiety these times bring. And since SM believes in the value of taking care of our mental health, Dr Gia Sison, MD DPCOM gave a  ‘Call to Share’ talk during the virtual launch. Dr Gia Sison is a mental health advocate and co-founder of PH Leader Livestrong Foundation. Her talk centered on how to cope during this stressful time and still find hope in a better tomorrow.

100 voices that care. If there’s one thing that binds us all Filipinos together, it’s our passion and love for music. While we may not be allowed to have big gatherings this year, SM entertained the audience with the performance of the 3 Divas – Rahda, Frenchie and Bituin Escalante; later on joined by 100 artists, singers, and SM employees and stakeholders who came together to sing during the virtual launch on Sept 16.

We may be in the middle of a pandemic, times may be tough, and many of us may be physically apart, but let’s not forget what this season truly means. To view the event, go to WatchSM on YouTube.

For more information, bookmark www.smsupermalls.com and follow @smsupermalls on all social media accounts.

Ganden Medved-Po unveils his ocean photography book “Life Below Water”

The ocean covers about 70 percent of the Earth’s surface, serving as a home to diverse and breathtaking underwater gardens and marine wildlife. Truly, there is much to be discovered in the vast underwater world, and 17-year old photographer Ganden Medved-Po will give us a glimpse of its beauty as he unveils his ocean photography book.

A joint project with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) – Philippines, “Life Below Water” is a compilation of photos featuring scenic seascapes and surreal marine life. The photos in the book were taken between 2020 and 2021 by Ganden during the COVID-19 pandemic under the mentorship of world-renowned underwater photographer Scott “Gutsy” Tuason. 

All proceeds from the sale of the book will benefit the sustainable fisheries work of the World Wide Fund for Nature - Philippines.

“I’m proud of this collaborative project with the WWF because it combines two of my passions in life: photography and the ocean. With the help of my mentor, Gutsy Tuason, we were able to capture beautiful images of our marine life in the Philippines. Through these photos, I hope people will have a better appreciation of our oceans and to learn to care for them more,” said Ganden. 

WWF-Philippines Executive Director Katherine P. Custodio lauded Ganden for lending his talent, time and effort to promote awareness on marine conservation. “‘Life Below Water’ is a young person’s experience of the ocean, expressed through his chosen art of photography.  The book is a reminder of why, what, how, and for whom we do our work of protecting our oceans.” She also added, “To Ganden, thank you for helping our fishing communities and for doing that in a way that is touching and inspiring. It gives me so much hope that young people like you and your peers in the WWF National Youth Council are doing what you can to change what would otherwise be a tragic ending for many people in our country. You are showing us how the power of one can create positive action in many.”

Ganden’s love for the water started at a very young age, and by the time he was eight years old, he was swimming competitively. It was also around that time when he developed a love for photography. “The first time I started taking photos was probably on my parents’ old camera which they would use to document family celebrations and occasions. That was an old Panasonic camera,” said the upcoming photographer, who is the son of Christopher Po, chairman of Century Pacific Food, Inc. and Nanette Medved-Po, founder and chairperson of HOPE and Plastic Credit Exchange. 

Currently, his camera of choice is the Sony Rx100, which has been with him on all his adventures. 

Now a senior high school student in International School Manila, Ganden expresses his gratitude for his parents for encouraging him to pursue his love for photography and the ocean while advocating for the environment. Apart from being the team captain of the school’s swimming varsity team, he is also active in various organizations including the Photography Club Council where he organizes events and workshops, as well as the Ocean ActivISM council, advocating for ocean conservation and sustainability. In July 2021, he became a member of the WWF-Philippines National Youth Council.

realme launches the realme GT Master Edition, and its first ever laptop, the realme Book

realme, the Philippines’ number one smartphone brand as of Q2 2021, dares to disrupt the local tech industry once again with the highly anticipated release of two of its latest products: its latest flagship smartphone, the realme GT Master Edition, and its first ever laptop, the realme Book.

Launching officially in the Philippines on September 23, the realme GT Master Edition and the realme Book offer a premium yet affordable experience ideal for multi-faceted millennials, young professionals, and students looking to enable their passions with innovative technology. 

“realme’s new offerings represent some of the very best in technology, at a price that’s affordable and accessible to many Filipinos. We look forward to helping the realme Squad in accomplishing their goals and achieving their full potential with the realme GT Master Edition and the realme Book,” said Austine Huang, realme Philippines’ VP for Marketing. “These two products are truly the embodiment of our ‘premium affordable’ philosophy, and we can’t wait for everyone to experience them ”, adds Huang. 

Experience #MasteryBeyondSpeed with the real flagship disruptor

Filipinos looking for a flagship smartphone at an affordable price can turn to the realme GT Master Edition, which promises #MasteryBeyondSpeed.

The GT Master Edition boasts a powerful performance with the industry-leading Snapdragon 778G Processor that allows for a smooth and seamless daily smartphone experience, whether for working, creating content, or mobile gaming. This also enables the phone for 5G connectivity as 5G mobile networks are rapidly emerging in the country.

Design is one of the defining characteristics of the realme GT Master Edition as realme strived to push the boundaries of product design once more. The Voyager Grey colorway is designed by world-renowned industrial designer Naoto Fukasawa who is best known for his work with brands such as MUJI, Herman Miller and many more. It sports a suitcase design, taking inspiration from the concept of travel and exploration. The variant is also made of exquisite vegan leather, which is the first concave vegan leather in the industry, so as to replicate the horizontal grid of the suitcase. 

The realme GT Master Edition also comes in a Daybreak Blue colorway, which is inspired by the colors of dawn, and uses Japan’s patented PICASUS technology that covers the phone in a nano-laminate coating giving it a shiny, metallic, and holographic feel. Both colorways are slim and lightweight; the Daybreak Blue comes in at 8mm thickness and weighs in at a lean 174g, while the Voyager Grey measures 8.7mm and weighs 180g. 

All your favorite content and games come through crisp and clear on the realme GT Master Edition’s industry-leading Samsung Super AMOLED display, with a 120Hz screen refresh rate and a 360Hz touch sampling rate, guaranteeing lag-free visuals. The colors are lively and vibrant as well, thanks to the 100% DCI-P3 color display.

When it comes to gaming, the realme GT Master Edition is guaranteed to handle popular games such as Mobile Legends, Genshin Impact, Axie Infinity, and many more with its built-in Vapor Chamber Cooling System, which greatly reduces temperatures from the phone’s heat sources to keep it consistently performing well. The phone also charges quickly with 65W SuperDart Charge technology, which can get it to 50% in only 13 minutes, allowing you to enjoy your smartphone experience for longer.

Other features of the realme GT Master Edition include a 64MP Primary Camera and a 32MP Selfie Camera for all your photography and videography needs.  In addition, the realme GT Master Edition will be available in two storage variants: 8GB RAM + 128GB internal storage, and 8GB RAM + 256GB internal storage. 

 

realme’s first ever laptop is #DesignedToEmpower

In line with its mission to provide a well-rounded digital experience to every Filipino, realme dares to disrupt the laptop category with its first ever laptop, the realme Book, which is the perfect device for multi-faceted millennials and students, with features designed to empower them in their modern lifestyles.

Do everything you need to without hassle and worry with the realme Book’s 11^th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor in Core i3 and Core i5 variants and 8GB dual-channel LPDDR4x RAM. It adopts the 10nm SuperFin manufacturing process that provides excellent energy efficiency performance and carries the new CPU + GPU structure, making it perform much better than the previous generation. The realme Book’s 512GB SSD storage also guarantees memory space for all your apps and files, as well as quick startups every time.

The realme Book’s 14” display also boasts a high-resolution of 2160x1440 pixels, which is 1.5x more than a 1080p display, making it unbelievably clear. It also has 100% sRGB color gamut screens that make colors pop even more, as well as a 3:2 ratio that shows more content, making it ideal for office use, graphic design, and entertainment. The display is also brighter than most laptops at 400 nits, 33% brighter than most laptops, ensuring clearness and visibility even outdoors. The display’s ultra-narrow 5.3mm bezel also breaks the visual boundary, bringing more stunning visual effects and a more immersive experience.

For users constantly on the go, the realme Book is highly portable due to its slim 14.9mm-thick body and light 1.38-kg weight, uncommon for 14-inch laptops and thinner than other leading brands. Despite its slimness, it’s also sturdy with an aluminum alloy body that is not only comfortable, but also has a premium look and feel, coming in Real Silver and Real Blue colorways.

Other premium features on the realme Book include a 54Wh large battery that boasts up to 11 hours of usage time for everyday office tasks, coupled with the patented 65W Super-Fast Charge technology that charges the realme Book to 50% in only 30 minutes—and is also compatible with other realme and USB-C devices. It is also equipped with Stereo Sound by DTS (Powerful Bass Sound by HARMAN) for a crystal-clear audio experience. 

Catch the official unveiling of the realme GT Master Edition and the realme Book, on September 23, 6 p.m. on the realme Philippines Facebook page and YouTube channel. The realme Squad can also look forward to exciting deals and promos to be offered during this highly anticipated launch. 

PLDT Home can help make your shopping dreams come true with the PLDT Home Rewards Grand Giveaway promo

What can you do with ₱100,000 ShopeePay credits? Will you spend lavishly on furniture and appliances to upgrade your space, especially now that the home also serves as the office? Will you splurge on an entire entertainment system with the latest gadgets such as monitors, sound system, consoles, and games, to escape from lockdown worries? Or will you use the credits to pay for months’ worth of groceries, household items, and bills?   

PLDT Home can help make your shopping dreams come true with the PLDT Home Rewards Grand Giveaway promo. From August to September, ten (10) lucky winners will take home ₱100,000 ShopeePay credits each for that ultimate shopping spree.By joining the PLDT Home Rewards program, members automatically get raffle entries for every five (5) crystals they can earn just by paying their bills on time, paying bills digitally, upgrading existing lines, or simply being loyal PLDT Home subscribers. 

“At PLDT Home, we constantly look for ways to give back to our loyal customers and make things fun and rewarding for them. Through the PLDT Home Rewards Grand Giveaway, we want to show how much we value their loyalty by giving them the chance to win cash prizes and premium items on top of the crystals they earn,” said Patrick Tang, Vice President and Head of PLDT Home Customer Management. “Partnering with a leading e-commerce platform like Shopee has never been done before and for the ten (10) lucky customers, we hope the ₱100,000 ShopeePay credits can help them to do things better at home and get the best deals when they shop, buy Smart Load, Pay Bills, and Scan to Pay using Shopee Pay. The timing is perfect as we enter the Christmas season and enjoy Shopee’s best calendar deals.”

Shopee joins the growing list of prizes up for grabs in the PLDT Home Rewards Grand Giveaway promo. From a Work-at-Home package which includes Acer Laptop, mesh, and Jabra conference speaker, a Play-at-Home package featuring a gaming chair, mesh and a Sony PlayStation 5, to mobile phones, vouchers, and a chance to win ₱5 million cash at the grand draw in December!

To register for the PLDT Home Rewards program and to qualify for the Grand Giveaway promo, https://pldthome.info/ShopeeGrandGiveaway. For more information about the promo and PLDT Home, visit https://pldthome.info/GeneralHomeRewards. 

HUAWEI launches the Huawei Vision S

HUAWEI adds yet another first in its roster of pioneering efforts in the local market as it launches the Huawei Vision S via Globe Beyond Mobile Plan -- the very first TV in the country to be made available through a postpaid program. Starting September 17, current and interested Globe subscribers can avail of the Huawei Vision S 55” through Globe Plan Bundle 2499 with Huawei MatePad T10 with zero cashout. The 65” variant is also available through the same plan with PHP 30,000 cashout.

 

The Huawei Vision S is the tech giant’s official foray into the TV market, coming in strong with industry-leading features such as a 1080P MeeTime video call capability, a 120Hz Stunning Picture Display and a 4-speaker Huawei Sound module. Its ahead-of-the-curve technology has earned it its moniker #BeyondTV. 

 

On top of launching products with top-notch innovations, Huawei is also committed to making its disruptive devices attainable and available for more Filipinos. This principle has brought about Huawei’s many strategic partnerships with key industry players -- top tech dealers and Globe included -- furthering the reach of the tech giant all over the Philippines. 

 

The #BeyondTV in Beyond Mobile Plans 

Huawei is at top speed in launching various product line-ups this year as it aims to support the intelligently connected lifestyle of its customers. With its vastly growing product mix, Huawei has forged and maintained strong partnerships with e-commerce platforms and telco giants. Following this, Huawei marks its entry into the non-mobile postpaid plan market through the launch of Huawei Vision S via Globe Beyond Mobile Plans. 

 

While the Huawei Vision S 55” is available at Globe Plan Bundle 2499 with zero cashout, the bigger iteration of 65” comes with a cashout of Php 30,000 with the same plan. Both, however, come with a Huawei MatePad T10. Earlybird customers may also claim limited-offer freebies which include a wireless microphone worth Php 2,999 and Smart Box worth Php 3,999 until September 30. 

 

The #BeyondTV Available in Consumer Electronic Stores Nationwide

Another testament to the success of Huawei’s TV category is the confidence of its top tech dealer partners in making the #BeyondTV is available on their shelves. In line with this, partner distributors are giving away freebies for every Huawei Vision S purchase from September 17 to October 31. Customers get to claim freebies worth Php 9989, a bundle of the  Huawei MatePad T8 and a Smart Box worth  Php 5,990 and Php 3,999, respectively. 

 

Huawei is offering the exclusive freebie bundle of Huawei MatePad T8 tablet, Smart Box and wireless microphone on the Huawei Online Store and Lazada and Shopee. 

 

And lastly, Huawei is also marking down the price of the Huawei Vision S in the same period. The Huawei Vision S 65” is priced at Php 49,999, while the 55” variant retails for Php 32,999. 

 

Interested buyers may visit the Huawei Online Store, and flagship stores on Lazada and Shopee. Those who wish to check out the Future TV in person may visit any Abenson, All Home, Robinsons Appliances, Savers Appliances, and Willy and Sons physical store nationwide. If you are looking for a store near your area, you may checkout this link: https://bit.ly/StoresVisionS.

 

For  more info on the Huawei Vision S, customers may visit https://consumer.huawei.com/ph/visions/s/. 

 

 

The much-anticipated G Music Fest is back and will be broadcasted for FREE

At a time when daily routines may have become repetitive and mundane, we look forward to events that remind us of the good old days. In this year’s G Music Fest, Globe is bringing back some of the feels with a wide roster of local and international artists, including HONNE, Vance Joy, BEKA, SB19, and many more. 

 

G Music Fest is an annual event hosted by Globe, in line with its 917 Day celebration held every September. The much anticipated music festival will be broadcasted for FREE on Globe’s official Facebook Page. 

 

On September 25, fans will be greeted by their favorite music artists in the exclusive event “Up Close” starting at 5:30pm - 8:30pm, while on September 26, both local and international acts will perform their famous hits and debut Philippines-exclusive performances at the G Music Fest 2021, starting 4:00pm - 10:00pm. 

Bianca Wong, Head of Globe’s Feel Valued Tribe shared, “Globe provides Filipinos with novel ways to make it a #GDayEveryday. One of the ways to do so is to build meaningful connections through shared passions like music.”

 

The full line-up of G Music Fest this year include English electronic music duo HONNE, singer-songwriter BEKA, Australian artist Vance Joy, local pop band Silent Sanctuary, indie-pop bands December Avenue and Alamat, indie musical artist I Belong to the Zoo, Filipino rock band The Juans, and SB19—the very first Filipino and Southeast Asian act nominated at the Billboard Music Awards.

 

To enjoy the concert, subscribers can redeem 2GB worth of free data through the new GlobeOne App. After registering, the free data can be redeemed under the Rewards section of the app.

 

“Globe Rewards looks to make this year’s 917 celebration a platform for rallying Filipinos during this time of collective need through upliftment, bayanihan, and leveled-up rewarding experiences. We encourage everyone to be a part of it,” Wong added.

 

In line with 917’s goal to uplift and make a difference, local indie artists I Belong to the Zoo have raised a donation in support of the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) through Globe Prepaid. Supporting PAWS is an advocacy personal to the group.

 

Globe Customers can do the same by donating their Rewards points to any of Globe’s community partners on the new GlobeOne app. 

 

The new GlobeOne Super app is now available for download on the Google Play Store for Android users and on the Apple App Store for iOS users. 

 

Mark your calendars for this year's G Music Fest at https://glbe.co/GMusicFest2021

 

To know more about Globe Rewards, you may visit: www.globe.com.ph.

 

BRIA Homes has initiated sustainable practices across its more than fifty residential projects in the country

 

BRIA Homes, one of the country’s top developers of best-value housing, is fast catching the eye of environment-conscious millennials as it builds sustainably safe and healthy communities in key locations nationwide. For BRIA, sustainability is not a term to be used loosely. The catchphrase “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” may sum up environmentalists’ day-to-day practices, but there is more to sustainability than conserving resources and recycling household wastes. 

Another sustainable, eco-friendly BRIA initiative is Sentro, a wide and open space where homeowners can come together to connect and socialize.

In its broader context, sustainability means seeing to humankind’s everyday needs without inflicting long-term damage on the planet so that it may be kept habitable for the forthcoming generations. 

It’s a vision that BRIA Homes shares with values-driven young Filipinos who, studies now show, make up a substantial segment of the local property market. These twenty- to thirtysomethings are seen to be readily adopting more environmentally friendly lifestyles and are expected to buy homes in communities that support their choices.

 

For this reason, BRIA Homes has initiated sustainable practices across its more than fifty residential projects in the country. Red Rosales, President of BRIA Homes, relates that as a highly trusted housing developer, BRIA tries to preserve an important element of sustainability: ecological integrity. “This involves the judicious use of water, land, energy, and non-renewable resources; the reuse and recycling of household wastes; and the utilization of appropriate technology that serves to reduce the carbon footprint of our communities,” he asserts. 

 

Known as the home-of-choice of Filipinos, particularly Overseas Filipino Workers and millennials, BRIA Homes is recognized for its value-for-money, high-quality dwellings in safe and family-friendly communities. 

BRIA has installed solar-powered streetlights in all of its communities

“An essential feature of BRIA,” Rosales points out, “is the sleek, modern designs of its house models, attributes that are not usually associated with homes that the average Filipino can afford. “BRIA has all these in environmentally sound living spaces. After all, we believe that Filipinos deserve to experience sustainable lifestyles and the time for this is now.”

To significantly reduce its carbon footprints, BRIA has installed solar-powered streetlights in all of its communities. Apart from enhancing the contemporary vibe at all BRIA developments, solar-powered streetlights sources energy from the sun, stores it throughout the day, then lights up the streets from dusk till dawn.

BRIA’s solar-powered lights also make its recreational facilities, perimeter roads, gardens, parks, walking paths, and entrances safer to use and navigate, especially on evenings when residents are inclined to step out and catch some fresh air.

“Solar-powered streetlights are also very economical to use and require almost no maintenance,” Rosales says. “Without external wires, the possibility of accidents such as electrocution is also lessened.” 

Another sustainable, eco-friendly BRIA initiative is Sentro, a wide and open space where homeowners can come together to connect and socialize. With its multi-function hall, parks, and playgrounds, residents are encouraged to mingle, exercise, and live more active lifestyles. 

 

Sentro also houses BRIA’s amenity hub, which includes a Health Center, a Day Care Center, a Senior Citizen center, and a Barangay Center. 

Because BRIA Homes wishes to make this sustainable lifestyle accessible to many Filipinos, it continues to use its efficient formula: Affordability (Mura) + Quality (Dekalidad) = A Beautiful BRIA Home for Every Filipino. 

Rosales shares, “As a company that is aware of the long-term effects of sustainable practices, we are coming up with more ways to help preserve the environment. The simple things that we do—if we do these collectively—will surely mitigate the adverse effects of climate change.” 

 

To check out BRIA projects and other services, interested individuals and families can visit BRIA’s website, which features 360 virtual tours. Prospective homeowners may also inquire online through the BRIA Facebook page, or reserve a propery online via BRIA’s online reservation page.  irresistible

 

Celebrating Everyday Heroes with a #WelcomeHomeSafe Treat

With the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of Filipinos continue to battle the threat of staying outdoors and the risks that come with it. Frontliners have went above and beyond with their public service, making sure that our lives continue, despite the lack of movement outside our homes. 

Edison Awa, a 31-year-old J&T delivery rider continues to work outside for his family, despite the risks that he might encounter. “Ako ay kumakayod para sa aking pamilya. Kahit mahirap ang buhay, lalo na ngayon na may banta ng COVID-19 sa ating kapaligiran, pilit ako lumalaban para sa aking pamilya. Sila ang inspirasyon ko para mabuhay at sila din ang aking sandigan. Kaya naman itong pagsisikap ko ay inaalay ko sa kanila.”

#WelcomeHomeSafe Deliveries

As one of the biggest courier services in the country, serving thousands of Filipino homes, Ariel partnered with J&T Express to provide one thousand riders with #WelcomeHomeSafe packages containing the new Ariel Hygiene Pro. 

"Despite the challenges that delivery riders faced during this COVID-19 crisis, they have shown resilience and dedication to fulfil their job without any hesitation. Thus, they truly deserve to be protected and safeguarded from viruses especially as they get home from work,” shared Zoe Chi, Vice President of J&T Express.[AJ1] 

Since the start of lockdown, J&T rider, Edison washes his daily uniform with Ariel, 3-4 times a week to protect himself and his family. He shared, “Ngayon na mayroon silang bagong produkto na handog, ang Ariel Hygiene Pro, masasabi ko na kampante ako sa linis na bigay nito dahil sa subok na magaling sa pagtanggal ng dumi at germs ang Ariel. Masaya ako sa partnership na ito dahil kami ay nabigyan ng libreng produkto ng Ariel. Ito ay lubos na makakatulong sa aking pamilya hindi lang sa paglalaba, pati na din sa pagiging malinis at protektado.”

With Ariel Hygiene Pro’s triple deep clean technology, every rider's uniform gets the ultimate clean experience delivered via Antibac Booster Formula that removes tough stains, 99.9% of germs and viruses.

Zoe Chi expressed, “We are grateful that J&T Express is a part of this collaboration with Ariel Philippines in recognizing the hard work of our delivery riders.”

Celebrating Everyday Heroes with a #WelcomeHomeSafe Treat

And just like our hardworking J&T Express riders, there are thousands more everyday heroes that Ariel wants to give the #WelcomeHomeSafe experience to. Ariel celebrates these warriors and advocates for #WelcomeHomeSafe for them and their families.

Atom Araullo, Ariel’s newest brand ambassador, recently celebrated and gave recognition to a hundred essential workers who shared their heartwarming stories in a Facebook livestream, in line with the #WelcomeHomeSafe campaign. 

Joemari Bayaua Molina is a TNVS driver who puts himself at risk to germs and viruses, so he could provide for his family. “Maliban po doon sa gamit niyang [Joemari] alcohol sa loob ng sasakyan, bago po siya pumasok ng bahay, kailangan po siya maghugas. So, alcohol po talaga. Tapos bago po siya pumasok, may plangana at Ariel na,” shared Joemari’s wife when asked about how their current #WelcomeHomeSafe routine.

Rowena Estacio expresses her support towards the many delivery riders who put themselves at risk every day. “Bumagyo man o tindi ng init ng araw tuloy pa din ang kanilang serbisyo! Hindi alintana ang ulan, init, pagud, gutom at risk sa kalsada maihatid lang ang inyong pangangailangan sa tamang oras.”

Melvin Oroceo, works an 8-5 shift as a delivery rider, sending two hundred and more packages in a week. “As a father who always work for our family who's always on the road, because he is a micro finance collector, we are aware that he is prone to many floating molds, bacteria and viruses specially handling money from different clients.” Realyn Quiozon, Melvin’s wife shared her concern regarding her husband’s job.

“We make sure that before he enter[s] our home he completely, did sanitation by hand washing, sanitizing, soaking his clothes with Ariel because we have kids that [we] need to protect and it would be my best auxiliary before going inside our home.” Realyn shared in her #WelcomeHomeSafe post.

“Safety first during pandemic!” Mary Rose Amazon shares her priority for her partner, Ariel Cruzada, who works as a security guard for 12 hours, from 8 AM. “Pagdating niya po naghuhugas, kasi meron pong gripo sa labas. Doon na rin po siya nagpapalit, kasi may baby po eh.”

In her #WelcomeHomeSafe post, Mary shared the risks her husband takes while on the job, “Dahil ang partner ko ay isangfrontliner, kailangan lagi maliging malinis kaya naman lagi talaga ko nag didisinfect ng bahay at sa tuwing dumadating sya pero pati pala mga damit ay kailangan din malinis.”

“Since non nag-aaral pa po ako, ang ginagamit po talaga ni mama sa mga uniform namin, Ariel po talaga. Hanggang sa mga anak ko — uniform ng anak ko, uniform [ni Ariel] po. Kasi puti [ang uniform], Ariel po talaga.”

“Ito ang aking husband. Bilang isang essential worker na nag-tatrabaho sa isang mall at nakakahalubilo sa maraming tao. Paano nga ba ang pag-iingat na ginagawa namin upang maging safe lalo ngayong panahon ng pandemya?” Roxanne Gozum Reyes proudly shares his husband, Raffael Reyes, a mall worker, and their daily routine in keeping their family safe.

She continues, “Hindi man namin siya sinasalubong pag-uwi, sinisigurado ko naman na handa na ang isang baldeng tubig na mayAriel detergent upang doon na kaagad maibabad at malabhan ang kanyang uniporme… Mahirap man kalaban ang virus, may mga ilang paraan naman upang maging safe.”

After a long day of working outside despite the risks, essential workers look forward to arriving home safely to their families. Ariel aims to protect Filipino delivery riders and all other essential workers so they can be #WelcomeHomeSafe everyday as they go home to their families from outside exposure.

You and your family deserve the #WelcomeHomeSafe experience, too. Protect the people you love most from stains, germs and viruses that may stick on their clothes with Ariel Hygiene Pro today. Shop Ariel products through Lazada or Shopee. For more updates, follow Ariel Philippines on Facebook.

 

Vote Pilipinas encourages everyone to participate in the Magparehistro Ka! Challenge a social media campaign

With a little over two weeks left for voter registration, Vote Pilipinas, the non-partisan non-profit online and offline campaign on voter registration,  urges Filipinos eligible to vote to register for the upcoming 2022 national elections.   Since September 11, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has been holding a national synchronized mall registration in an apparent bid to accommodate more voter applicants in the country. One may see the full list of Robinsons, SM, and Ayala Malls across the Philippines that are conducting voter registration through this link. Everyone is encouraged to be guided by the reminders from COMELEC: 1. Voter registration is suspended in ECQ areas, and will automatically resume once the quarantine status is downgraded to MECQ, GCQ, MGCQ or no quarantine classification. 2. Only applications from residents of the locality where the mall is located, or from those intending to transfer their registration record to the locality, will be accommodated. 3. Limited number of slots in consideration of mall hours and strict adherence to health protocols. 4. Application forms are available for free at the site. Forms may also be downloaded at comelec.gov.ph, or accomplished online at irehistro.comelec.gov.ph. For application forms filled out via the mobile app, just present the QR code. 5. Bring at least one valid ID (original and photocopy) and your own ballpen. For more information on voter registration requirements and process, visit www.votepilipinas.com .    Vote Pilipinas will be hosting the last leg of its #MagpaRehistroKa Town Halls this month on September 20, 2021 entitled Magparehistro Ka! A Town Hall for Overseas Filipino Workers and another one on September 24, 2021 for the Magparehistro Ka! GRAND TOWN HALL for the last stretch before the Sept. 30 voter registration deadline. Available over Zoom, Facebook Live, and Kumu, these town halls will be a virtual gathering of key officials from the COMELEC where they get to share the latest news on the country’s election systems and voter registration.   Lastly, Vote Pilipinas encourages everyone to participate in the Magparehistro Ka! Challenge a social media campaign set to incentivize newly registered voters who are encouraged to post their selfies and captions detailing why it’s important for them to register to vote.   To participate in this challenge, newly registered voters simply need to post a photo of themselves on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, answering the question in their caption: “Bakit mahalagang magparehistro?” Participants must follow @votepilipinas, use the hashtags #MagpaRehistroKa, #VotePilipinas, #RegisteredtoVote, and #LiveSmartVoteSmart and send a photo of their registration stubs and proof of entries to the Vote Pilipinas account. To learn more, visit Vote Pilipinas on Facebook.

#MagparehistroKa: Vote Pilipinas reminds the public only two weeks left to register for 2022 polls

Huawei Philippines named the UE team as the champion for the cloud category of the competition

With the theme of "Connection, Glory, Future," the national leg of Huawei ICT Competition Philippines 2021 concluded today with the teams from the University of the East and STI College bagging the top awards.

Huawei Philippines named the UE team as the champion for the cloud category of the competition. The team is composed of instructor Mr. Alexis John Rubio and students Jio Vince Chua, Jerwin Samala and Mark Jayson Gutierrez.

For the network track, STI College received the top prize with their instructor Ms. Beronika Peña and students Roy Molod Jr., Renante Burgos Jr. and Mharjon Abante.

Taking home the first place accolades were Mapua University for the cloud track and the Cebu Institute of Technology – University for the network category. The Mapua team is represented by instructor Mr. Dionis A. Padilla and students Claudette Jean de Pano, Roberto Santos Jr. and Juan Gabriel Potestades. On the other hand, the CIT team is led by Ms. Larmie S. Feliscuzo with students Jasper Ching, Arriane Yu and Arjayl Martel.

The winning teams will represent the Philippines in the Asia Pacific round for an opportunity to compete in the Huawei ICT Competition Global Finals.

 

In his speech during the awarding ceremony, Todd Liu, President of Huawei Philippines Enterprise Business Group, expressed his deep appreciation for the continued participation of Filipino ICT students, teachers and universities in the annual global competition.

"Our mission remains the same, we created a non-profit platform for teachers and students all over the world to acquire and apply valuable skills. We were able to address and equip the next generation with the new needs of the industry by facilitating international exchange, communication and knowledge transfer," Liu said, affirming Huawei's commitment to developing the ICT talent ecosystem. 

Hon. Prospero De Vera, Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education, recognized Huawei's contribution to the Philippine education sector, saying: "CHED has been working closely with Huawei to support innovative technological interventions in education during the pandemic. Huawei ICT Academy champions and cultivates the skills of students, turning professional application into real-world ICT change through ICT." He added that CHED "will continue to thrive under the restrictions of the pandemic through programs from the ICT community." 

Sharing his insights with the attendees, Dr. William Torres, touted as the "Father of the Philippine Internet," said "students have honed more skills and gained more knowledge through the Huawei ICT Competition." 

He explained that through this process, students learn more about the real-life application of ICT. "More importantly, students benefit from being exposed to how ICT is deployed to solve problems in the real world. They are fit for the future after undergoing industry-oriented training," he said.

Huawei ICT Academy holds the ICT Competition to enable students to improve their practical capabilities and boost their competitiveness in the job market. The Academy provides free certification training to professors and students to cultivate local ICT talents and help accelerate the country's ICT industry development.

Huawei established the ICT Academy in the Philippines in 2019 with only 10 university partners. To date, Huawei ICT Academy has more than 50 university members in the Philippines. From 600 students certified in 2020, Huawei Philippines hopes to certify 5,000 within 5 years. Huawei's program also extends to trainers from different universities across the country.