mWell launches mWellMD app

The launch of mWellMD app follows the recent win of mWell in the 2023 Global Mobile (GLOMO) Awards in Barcelona, Spain, where it won the Best Mobile Innovation for Digital Life award. This award recognizes the app's innovative approach to providing accessible and convenient healthcare services to Filipinos.

mWellMD is a healthcare app designed for doctors to improve their practice and serve their patients anytime and anywhere. The app provides fully digital features, allowing doctors to attend to patients on their mobile phones 24/7, manage schedules and patient records easily, and receive notifications of upcoming patient schedules.

One of the key features of mWellMD is its focus on providing a seamless experience for doctors, from sign-up to consultation. This means that doctors can easily register on the app and start attending to their patients without any hassle.

In an event dubbed mWellMD Live, the Philippines’ healthcare mega app, introduced a tool that empowers doctors to grow their practice and serve patients anytime, anywhere with its fully digital features. mWellMD allows doctors to attend to patients on their mobile phone 24/7, easily manage schedules and patient records and be notified of upcoming patient schedules. Built with the doctor experience in mind, it provides a seamless experience from sign-up to consultation. 

MPIC President, Chairman and CEO and mWell Chairman Manny V. Pangilinan says, “We’re committed to delivering innovative healthcare solutions not only for mWell app users but also for our partner-doctors.  mWellMD’s future-proof platform empowers Filipino doctors to reach more through the power of technology.”

MPIC Chief Finance, Risk and Sustainability Officer and mWell CEO Chaye Cabal-Revilla says,                    “mWell not only cares for our users but for our partner-doctors as well. A smooth doctor experience is an important part of mWell’s operations. We make it a point to listen to them and respond to their needs. Through the mWellMD app, we are able to deliver a seamless end-to-end journey which will allow them to conveniently consult and grow their practice. With help from our partner-doctors, mWell’s fully integrated digital healthcare ecosystem will be able to offer our countrymen here and abroad convenient access to quality healthcare.”

The clinic doctors can carry 

The mWellMD app is loaded with tools that will allow doctors to manage their practice-- from patient records, consults, billings, and professional fees—right on their mobile phone. They can even communicate with their staff and refer patients to other doctors. Practice data and patient data are accessible anytime, anywhere. With just a click of a button on mobile, they can utilize an efficient appointment booking system for their online clinics and conveniently do online consultation for patients who are using the mWell app. Soon, enhanced features and a wider range of tools will be made available for doctors via mWellMD Advanced.

Seamless doctor experience guaranteed

Doctors were engaged to create the platform, test the system to make sure that the whole application is seamless, intuitive, and user-friendly. 

“The best healthcare platform tries to involve not only the growing needs of doctors but also of the industry,” says mWell Chief Technology Officer Dr. Mike Muin. “We are going beyond telemedicine – we are building solutions for doctors to make their practices and their lives better.” As a medical doctor with over twenty years of healthcare IT experience, he says doctors like him will always look for better solutions to respond to constant challenges in healthcare. 

Reliable operations and tech support 

For mWell, every doctor is a VIP.  To provide the assistance they need, tech experts are on-call 24/7 to assist partner-doctors and respond to their questions at the soonest possible time. Doctors can also depend on a dedicated operations team for regular training sessions and updates to ensure that they will always have a smooth experience on the mWellMD platform.

With its holistic cybersecurity strategy and end to end cybersecurity operational framework to Predict, Prevent, Detect and Respond to all cyber threats, backed by sophisticated technologies and highly skilled cybersecurity professionals, mWellMD is following global security standards to ensure the security and protection of all Personal Information that are stored, processed, and transmitted in its system belonging to both the doctors and patients.  Angel Redoble, mWell Chief Cybersecurity Officer and PLDT Group and Smart Communications FVP and Group CISO said “mWellMD went through rigorous vulnerability tests and security audits. It completed and passed all requirements to bring down all cyber related risks to the lowest level.”

Easy sign-up

Now is the best time for family doctors, specialists, and mind health experts to sign up as an mWell partner-doctor and grow their practice using the mWellMD app.

Doctors may register in as fast as 30 minutes. No joining fees. Only PRC ID is required. They get 100% of their professional fee without any commission from mWell—no deductions.  

To ensure smooth virtual practice, mWell is also offering partner doctors with an exclusive high-speed internet plan from PLDT Home Fibr: 100mbps for only P1499.

The mWellMD app for doctors is now available on Google Play Store and Apple App store. 

mWell, the only healthcare app among the convenor organizations and supporting companies of the GoDigital Pilipinas (GDP) movement, shall continue harnessing the power of technology to bring healthcare closer to more Filipinos anytime, anywhere. 

As part of the MPIC Group, mWell is committed to work towards the achievement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being. It also supports the MVP Group’s Gabay Kalusugan advocacy focusing on quality and affordable healthcare.

To consult with partner-doctors and access a wide range of wellness features, simply download the mWell PH app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and register. Follow mWell on Facebook and mwellph on Instagram for more updates.

mWell bags the Best Mobile Innovation for Digital Life in the 2023 GLOMO Awards in Barcelona, Spain

Metro Pacific Investments Corporation's mWell  wins the Best Mobile Innovation for Digital Life in the 2023 Global Mobile (GLOMO) Awards in Barcelona, Spain.

 

As for the mWellMD app, it's exciting to see the development of a virtual clinic designed specifically for doctors.  Telemedicine has become an increasingly important tool for providing healthcare services nowadays. 

 

Having a virtual clinic tailored to the needs of medical professionals could improve the efficiency and effectiveness of telemedicine consultations. It could also potentially increase access to healthcare services for patients in remote or underserved areas, where the availability of medical specialists may be limited.

Overall, the mWellMD app could be a significant development in the field of telemedicine, and it will be interesting to see how it evolves and impacts healthcare delivery in the future

 

In an event dubbed mWellMD Live, the Philippines’ healthcare mega app, introduced a tool that empowers doctors to grow their practice and serve patients anytime, anywhere with its fully digital features. mWellMD allows doctors to attend to patients on their mobile phone 24/7, easily manage schedules and patient records and be notified of upcoming patient schedules. Built with the doctor experience in mind, it provides a seamless experience from sign-up to consultation. 

 

MPIC President, Chairman and CEO and mWell Chairman Manny V. Pangilinan says, “We’re committed to delivering innovative healthcare solutions not only for mWell app users but also for our partner-doctors.  mWellMD’s future-proof platform empowers Filipino doctors to reach more through the power of technology.”

 

MPIC Chief Finance, Risk and Sustainability Officer and mWell CEO Chaye Cabal-Revilla says,   “mWell not only cares for our users but for our partner-doctors as well. A smooth doctor experience is an important part of mWell’s operations. We make it a point to listen to them and respond to their needs. Through the mWellMD app, we are able to deliver a seamless end-to-end journey which will allow them to conveniently consult and grow their practice. With help from our partner-doctors, mWell’s fully integrated digital healthcare ecosystem will be able to offer our countrymen here and abroad convenient access to quality healthcare.”

The clinic doctors can carry

 

The mWellMD app is loaded with tools that will allow doctors to manage their practice-- from patient records, consults, billings, and professional fees—right on their mobile phone. They can even communicate with their staff and refer patients to other doctors. Practice data and patient data are accessible anytime, anywhere.With just a click of a button on mobile, they can utilize an efficient appointment booking system for their online clinics and conveniently do online consultation for patients who are using the mWell app. Soon, enhanced features and a wider range of tools will be made available for doctors via mWellMD Advanced.

  

Seamless doctor experience guaranteed

 

Doctors were engaged to create the platform, test the system to make sure that the whole application is seamless, intuitive, and user-friendly. 

“The best healthcare platform tries to involve not only the growing needs of doctors but also of the industry,” says mWell Chief Technology Officer Dr. Mike Muin. “We are going beyond telemedicine – we are building solutions for doctors to make their practices and their lives better.” As a medical doctor with over twenty years of healthcare IT experience, he says doctors like him will always look for better solutions to respond to constant challenges in healthcare. 

 

Reliable operations and tech support 

 

For mWell, every doctor is a VIP.  To provide the assistance they need, tech experts are on-call 24/7 to assist partner-doctors and respond to their questions at the soonest possible time. Doctors can also depend on a dedicated operations team for regular training sessions and updates to ensure that they will always have a smooth experience on the mWellMD platform.

 

With its holistic cybersecurity strategy and end to end cybersecurity operational framework to Predict, Prevent, Detect and Respond to all cyber threats, backed by sophisticated technologies and highly skilled cybersecurity professionals, mWellMD is following global security standards to ensure the security and protection of all Personal Information that are stored, processed, and transmitted in its system belonging to both the doctors and patients.  Angel Redoble, mWell Chief Cybersecurity Officer and PLDT Group and Smart Communications FVP and Group CISO said “mWellMD went through rigorous vulnerability tests and security audits. It completed and passed all requirements to bring down all cyber related risks to the lowest level.”

Easy sign-up

 

Now is the best time for family doctors, specialists, and mind health experts to sign up as an mWell partner-doctor and grow their practice using the mWellMD app.

 

Doctors may register in as fast as 30 minutes. No joining fees. Only PRC ID is required. They get 100% of their professional fee without any commission from mWell—no deductions.  

 

To ensure smooth virtual practice, mWell is also offering partner doctors with an exclusive high-speed internet plan from PLDT Home Fibr: 100mbps for only P1499.

 

The mWellMD app for doctors is now available on Google Play Store and Apple App store. 

 

mWell, the only healthcare app among the convenor organizations and supporting companies of the GoDigital Pilipinas (GDP) movement, shall continue harnessing the power of technology to bring healthcare closer to more Filipinos anytime, anywhere. 

 

As part of the MPIC Group, mWell is committed to work towards the achievement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being. It also supports the MVP Group’s Gabay Kalusugan advocacy focusing on quality and affordable healthcare.

 

To consult with partner-doctors and access a wide range of wellness features, simply download the mWell PH app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and register. Follow mWell on Facebook and mwellph on Instagram for more updates.           

                        

LG Electronics announces production of its Inverter Direct Drive™ (DD™) motor has exceeded 100 million units

LG Electronics (LG) announces that production of its Inverter Direct Drive™ (DD™) motor has exceeded 100 million units. The company’s differentiated motor technology is a major factor in the strong, reliable performance and continuing global popularity of LG’s industry-leading laundry solutions.

 

From 1998 to the end of 2022, the company produced, on average, over 12,000 Inverter DD motors per day. LG’s Inverter DD motor connects directly to the washing drum, an innovation that helps make LG washing machines more durable and dramatically reduces noise and energy consumption during operation.

LG has refined the Inverter DD motor over four generations, continuously improving the technology and its performance capabilities to deliver greater customer value. The company holds over 240 Inverter DD motor related technology patents in Korea and internationally. In 2019, the company applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) to the Inverter DD motor to further enhance its efficiency and effectiveness. Used in LG’s premium washing machines and dryers, the AI DD motor leverages deep learning technology to detect the weight of each load and the types of fabrics being washed. It then selects the optimal combination of drum movements from the company’s proprietary 6 Motion tech – which enables six discrete drum movements – to care and clean for users’ laundry.

 

Last year, LG brought its advanced Inverter DD motor to its dryers for the first time. Like the company’s washers, LG dryers also offer 6 Motion (Tumble, Swing, Rolling, Stepping, Scrubbing, and Filtration) technology to boost drying performance and minimize fabric damage. LG’s inverter motor technology – specifically, the AI DD – became the first home appliance technology to earn Deep Learning AI Verification from global safety science company, (UL) Underwriters Laboratories.

 

“The number of Inverter DD motors produced points to the excellence of the motor technology LG has developed for its premium laundry solutions,” said Kim Yang-sun, head of the Component Solution Business Unit at LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company. “We will continue to create highly efficient core components that boost the performance and reliability of our products while also reducing carbon emissions during operation.”

OPPO Reno8 T 5G delivers a stylish and powerful daily-use device at the palm of your hand

OPPO adds a fresh 5G device to its popular Reno series, the OPPO Reno8 T 5G. Featuring a Ultra-Clear Imaging System backed by a 108MP Portrait Camera that delivers high-resolution photos with unprecedented detail, the portrait expert offers an all-new premium look with a  Dual Micro-Curved Design, a 120Hz 3D Curved Screen and 3D back cover. 

 

Together with 67W SUPERVOOC fast charging, a 4,800mAh large battery, Battery Health Engine, ColorOS 13, and more, the OPPO Reno8 T 5G delivers a stylish and powerful daily-use device at the palm of your hand. 

 

Ultra-Clear Imaging System for Major Portrait Upgrades

 

The OPPO Reno8 T 5G implements the brand’s first 108MP Portrait Camera in the Reno Series, and also features a 40x Microlens and a 2MP Depth Camera together with a 32MP Selfie Camera for an upgraded photography experience throughout. 

 

By utilizing NonaPixel Plus binning technology which combines nine pixels into one giant pixel to take in as much as light as possible and OPPO’s AI Portrait Super Resolution algorithm, the 108MP Portrait Camera captures ultra-clear, high-resolution and detailed images in any scenario, providing users with more possibilities for cropping and editing. With up to 40-times magnification, the Microlens also offers exceptional detail for users when exploring the microscopic world beyond the naked eye. 

 

Based on this powerful camera setup, users can also capture professional-grade photos with the OPPO Reno8 T 5G’s full range of portrait features, including Selfie HDR, Bokeh Flare Portrait, Dual-View Video and more.

 

Refreshed Appearance and Visual Experience

 

The OPPO Reno8 T 5G offers next level flagship display featuring a 120Hz 3D Curved screen which is found mostly in more premium smartphones. The 6.7-inch large AMOLED display boasts a 93% screen-to-body ratio and 2.32 mm lower bezel to ensure more user immersion when engaging with any content. The viewing experience is also enhanced thanks to 1 Billion Colour Display and FHD+ Resolution, which delivers ultra-realistic colors and extra-clear details, while the AI Adaptive Eye Protection System maintains users’ eye health. 

 

Users can be guaranteed a smooth and responsive screen thanks to the 120Hz Ultra High Refresh Rate and a 120Hz touching sampling rate that can be increased to 1,000Hz instantaneous sampling rate in certain game scenarios^[1].

 

The Reno8 T 5G is a durable phone fbecause of a twice-strengthened tempered DT-Star2 protective glass on the front screen that has been put through 23 reliability tests covering 5 different dimensions. What’s more, each device is subject to more than 320 thorough quality tests and more than 110 extreme reliability tests to ensure maximum durability.

 

On the back of the device, Reno8 T 5G’s Dual Camera Design features two camera modules placed in a balanced vertical orientation within an elegant oval-shaped decorative panel. The phone is available in two colorways, Sunrise Gold and Midnight Black, and sports the iconic OPPO Glow design to add a shimmering crystal effect to the 3D back cover while keeping it fingerprint-free. Weighing just approximately 171g and measuring about 7.7mm^[2] in thickness, the handset provides a lightweight user experience.

 

All-round performance powered by hardware and software enhancements

 

 

The OPPO Reno8 T 5G also comes with 67W SUPERVOOC fast charging technology, which means it can get a 100% full charge in  just 44 minutes, while a five-minute charge is enough to enjoy 5.59 hours of phone calls or 3.56 hours of videos. After a full charge, the 4,800mAh large battery can provide up to 389 hours of standby^[3] – that’s more than two weeks on a single charge! On top of this, OPPO’s self-developed Battery Health Engine can extend the Reno8 T 5G’s battery lifespan up to 1,600 charging cycles, which is twice the current industry average^[4]. What’s more, Five-Layer Charging Protection ensures that the super-fast charging is even safer to use.

 

On the performance side, the OPPO Reno8 T 5G is equipped with 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage, which is expandable thanks to 1TB SD Card. Up to 8GB of additional virtual RAM can also be added using OPPO’s RAM Expansion function to ensure a smooth experience when using multiple apps or memory-heavy apps. Powered by a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 695 5G Mobile Platform, the OPPO Reno8 T 5G delivers powerful and efficient 5G performance for everyday connectivity and comes equipped with Dual Stereo Speakers and Ultra Volume Mode for surround sound with enhanced quality and volume.

 

The all-round performance of Reno8 T 5G is further complemented by OPPO’s self-developed Dynamic Computing Engine, which ensures a longer stable user experience under heavy computing loads. This long-term fluency has passed the 48-Month Fluency Protection Test in the OPPO Lab, which means users can expect their smartphone to be a smooth and fast performer for four years. 

 

Smart experiences and safety with new ColorOS 13

Preinstalled with the latest ColorOS 13, the OPPO Reno8 T 5G delivers a smart and secure Android experience straight out of the box. Users can now control Spotify through the Smart Always-On Display without having to unlock the phone. 

 

When it comes to privacy, Five-Grade Access Control with a set of easy-to-use features gives users clear control over privacy permissions on the OPPO Reno8 T 5G. Auto Pixelate^[5] can recognize and blur usernames and avatars in chat screenshots with just one tap, and the upgraded Private Safe also provides a higher level of security for password-protected data. Thanks to these features, the phone has been certificated by authoritative third parties such as ISO, TRUSTe and ePrivacy.

 

The Newest Portrait Expert is Now Available

The all-new Portrait Expert, the OPPO Reno8 T 5G, is available now in Sunrise Gold and Midnight Black for Php 23,999. Head to the nearest OPPO Brand Store or partner dealers nationwide to avail of exclusive freebies with every purchase. 

 

Avail the new OPPO Reno8 T 5G through Globe GPlan 1799 with one-time cash out of Php 1,200 and also receive a pair of OPPO Enco Buds 2 wireless earbuds. You can also purchase the OPPO Reno8 T 5G through OPPO Official Stores in Lazada, Shopee and Tiktok Shop. The OPPO Reno8 T 5G will also be available through Smart Signature Plan 999 very soon, so stay tuned!

 

For more information on the OPPO Reno8 T 5G, its features, and its availability, check out https://www.oppo.com/ph/ or OPPO Philippines’ official social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. To get the best care for your OPPO devices, visit your nearest OPPO Care Center or contact us on our website, via Facebook.

 

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^[1] The games currently supported are League of Legends and PUBGM.

^[2] Thickness and the weight measurements of the OPPO Reno8 T 5G are based on data collected in OPPO labs. The actual size of the device may differ by ±0.2 mm and the actual weight may differ by ±3 g due to slight variations in device components and measurement methods.

^[3] Based on tests performed in OPPO labs. 100% is defined as when the battery level displayed on the screen reaches 100%. The actual charging time may vary depending on differences in environments or individual devices (such as temperature variations and battery age).

^[4] With the Battery Health Engine, the remaining capacity of the battery can be more than 80% after 1,600 complete charging cycles (full charge and discharge), while the industrial standard is 800 cycles. According to the simulated daily use of users (full charge and discharge once a day), it is equivalent to about 4 years of use. The data was obtained from OPPO laboratory. The actual data will differ slightly due to the different personal usage, test software version and specific testing environment.

^[5] Auto Pixelate will be available after OTA updates.

JCI Manila launches Project CPAG (Cerebral Palsy Awareness Group) this month in line with Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month

Junior Chamber International (JCI) Manila, a leadership development organization dedicated to creating positive change in communities, has launched Project CPAG (Cerebral Palsy Awareness Group) this month in line with Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. The group aims to continue to increase knowledge and raise awareness of the public on cerebral palsy and provide support for marginalized families with children who have cerebral palsy (CP). The chapter began helping the CP community in 2015 and pioneered programs under the Golden Heart initiative

Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture. It is the most common motor disability in childhood and is caused by abnormal brain development or damage to the developing brain. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are approximately 1-4 cases of CP in every 1,000 live births.

Through Project CPAG, JCI Manila aims to help families have access to relevant medical practices by publishing an easy-to-read, three-part children's book series highlighting the Bobath Approach, a type of physiotherapy treatment that aims to improve movement and mobility in patients with damage to their central nervous system. The books will be published in Filipino and will contain theories and illustrations of best practices by Dr. Pablo Beleen, a renowned international specialist in the treatment of cerebral palsy and pediatric rehabilitation. Dr. Beleen has been practicing the Bobath approach in the Philippines for over 15 years.

Hon.Vice Mayor Yul Servo

The first book will focus on raising awareness about cerebral palsy and showcase the endeavors of a CP patient. The second will feature the perspectives and challenges of caregivers. Finally, the third will bring to life how it takes a village and a lot of compassion in providing the best life CP patients could experience by introducing the community of CP patients. The books will be launched in a symposium on April 26, 2023, at the San Andres Sports Complex with speakers discussing the Bobath method, developmental pediatrics, and the rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWD).

"With Project CPAG, we aim to raise awareness of cerebral palsy and provide knowledge and access to relevant medical practices. We hope to make a difference in the lives of our CP beneficiaries and their families," said Bobbit Castro, JCI Manila CPAG Project Chairman.

Dr.Pablo Beleen, International Specialist for Child Rehabilitation

JCI Manila is collaborating with the Manila City Government through the office of Hon. Mayor Honey Lacuna and Hon. Vice Mayor Yul Servo to select 100 cerebral palsy patients who will benefit from Project CPAG. JCI Manila will also distribute the books to local government hospitals and health and welfare offices in the project's initial phase.

"I would like to extend my gratitude to JCI-Manila for selecting the city of Manila as the primary beneficiary of their Project CPAG. This initiative is a significant help for families with CP patients, especially those in the marginalized sector. We are committed to supporting JCI-Manila in this project," said Hon. Vice Mayor Yul Servo.

Chairman of Project CPAG, Bobbit Castro

While there is no cure for cerebral palsy, treatment can improve the lives of those with the condition. It is crucial to begin a treatment program as early as possible. With the launch of Project CPAG, JCI Manila is taking a significant step in raising awareness and providing support for cerebral palsy patients in the Philippines.

You can help support this project by getting in touch with Jun Enriquez, Marketing Director for Project CPAG at  09175333187 or emailing  jci.projectcpag@gmail.com or visiting  www.jcimanila.org or JCI Manila’s official Facebook page.

 

COS PRESENTS SPRING SUMMER 2023 CAMPAIGN PHOTOGRPAHED BY GLEN LUCHFORD

Celebrating the confidence that comes from walking your path with purpose, the COS Spring Summer 2023 campaign showcases versatility, embracing the fluidity of the ever-changing season. Championing open thinking, the campaign sets out to challenge formed beliefs and encourages a positive perception of new views. 

Set against a richly textured cityscape backdrop, the campaign champions creative contrasts and drives inclusivity. Guyanese American rapper and singer SAINt JHN, American actors Myha’la Herrold and Kieran Culkin, and Ugandan-British actor, singer, composer and playwright Sheila Atim lead the campaign’s diverse cast on the streets of Los Angeles. Starring alongside are, Indigenous American model, water protector, and climate Advocate, Cherokee Jack, American model Rebecca Longendyke, Chinese model Shu Pei, and South Korean model Xu Meen.

Showing how inspiration can come from all places, whether the city streets, buildings or the studio, British-born, Los Angeles-based photographer Glen Luchford captures the mood of the city in a sequence of captivating images. 

An understated approach to luxury, the season’s ready-to-wear collection champions the perennial through fashion that lasts. Paying close attention to construction with an emphasis on shapes and form, tailoring is reinvented in light seasonal linen and seersucker, while soft leather jackets and structured trench coats elevate the everyday, transitioning seamlessly to the evening. Broderie anglaise sits loosely on the body while hand-drawn abstract florals adorn coordinating sets in fresh new colourways. Craftsmanship is further explored this season through a selection of COS × LINDA FARROW collaboration sunglasses. 

 

Styled by Suzanne Koller, effortless summer volumes and structured silhouettes are explored through considered transitional combinations. Bold green hues stand out against contemporary natural tones while refined craftsmanship and a circular approach are prominent. 

Discover the Art of Living with Nature at Alpine Villas

For many of us, living close to nature means walking in the neighborhood parks, surrounded by trees and lush gardens. But what if you could be nestled in greenery, savor the cold breeze, and enjoy the fresh pine scent and natural scenery amidst an exclusive setting?

Within the 100-hectare Swiss-inspired community of Crosswinds lies a stretch of mid-rise towers in a Swiss chalet style where creativity flourishes, reflecting what many consider the most inspiring part of the exclusive development. 

Alpine Villas is Crosswinds’ 2.8-hectare enclave that features mid-rise residential towers surrounded by charming European-inspired cafes and restaurants. One of the most coveted leisure and residential addresses in Crosswinds, Alpine Villas defines the art of living with nature.

A Peaceful Respite

Alpine Villas’ exquisitely designed condominium towers, namely Bernese, Blanc, Brienz, and Biel, sit over 582 meters above sea level, commanding a stunning view of Crosswinds’ exclusive community, lush forest pines, plenty of open green spaces, and the commercial strip that features unique restaurant concepts.

With Alpine Villas, future residents can feel that their homes are a peaceful respite, an escape from the fast-paced city lifestyle. The units will have an open floor plan to create a spacious shared area within the home. Sliding doors that open up to generously sized balconies will also be incorporated for a smooth transition between the indoor and outdoor spaces, allowing Crosswinds’ fresh air and stunning views to become more accessible.

This luxury condominium development will also provide complete access to on-site amenities.

Alpine Villas is within walking distance of lifestyle hotspots such as Ruined Project, Napa, Cafe Voila, and Coffee Project, as well as unique retail concepts such as Windmill Lausanne, Cafe Yama, Dear Joe, and Andersen’s Bakery.

Completing the Masterpiece

 Like a work of art conveying a sense of depth, perspective, and exciting contrasts, Alpine Villas’ latest tower, Basel, is set to complete the development’s natural masterpiece.

Inspired by one of Switzerland’s most beautiful cities, Basel is set to provide an environment that will encourage creativity and foster ties and connections to nature.

Future residents can find well-appointed spaces within this 9-story residence, offering refined comfort and exclusivity to suit their discerning tastes. On offer are 33-square-meter studio units, 68.44-square-meter one-bedroom units, and 92.60-square-meter premium one-bedroom units on the ground floor. Basel is a low-density building, offering the most limited inventory at 58 units.

Each unit has exceptional finishes, and a glass sliding door for the balcony is meant to be a seamless living room extension. The spaciousness extends outside the tower with ample open green spaces, enhancing an atmosphere of tranquility.

Basel, similar to Alpine Villas' fourth tower, Biel, will also offer smart lock features and lifestyle amenities.

 

Swiss Holiday Year-Round

Besides Crosswinds’ beautiful views and over 35,000 pine trees, it promises an ultimate Swiss holiday no matter what time of the year.

It offers many outdoor recreations, such as cycling, jogging paths, running, and hiking trails. It also features its luxury hotel, The Crosswinds Resort Suites, which provides guests with comfortable experiences and relaxing stays in an authentic setting.

For more information on Brittany Corporation’s collection of luxury properties, visit www.brittany.com.ph. You may also follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Cebuana Lhuillier continues its foray into innovation and fintech as it announces its recent integration into the Stellar blockchain network

                

Leading microfinance services provider Cebuana Lhuillier continues its foray into innovation and fintech as it announces its recent integration into the Stellar blockchain network. This partnership reinforces its venture into block-chain based payment services.

 

The partnership with the Stellar network allows customers to receive cross-border remittance payments almost instantly and more conveniently at more than 3,000 Cebuana Lhuillier branches across the Philippines. 

 

This new setup is a blockchain-powered alternative to traditional remittance flows, which typically come with long waits for users, and heavy capital requirements that limit scale and liquidity for Money Transfer Operators (MTOs). The alternative significantly alleviates the challenges faced by MTOs by allowing them to settle payments immediately instead of after days via traditional fiat rails.

 

This is encouraging news for the millions of Filipinos working overseas who rely on remittance companies like Cebuana Lhuillier to send support to their families in the Philippines. Currently, the Philippines remains one of the top five recipient countries for money remittances, with millions of Overseas Filipino Workers spread out across the globe, forming a key part of a $31 billion-dollar industry.

 

“Cebuana Lhuillier has always stood by its mission of providing financial inclusion to Filipinos, and that includes the millions of Overseas Filipino Workers, considered modern-day heroes, who toil away overseas in order to provide a better future for their families. Our integration with the Stellar network is part of Cebuana Lhuillier’s constant innovation of its tried-and-tested financial services, all for the purpose of making it easier, more convenient, and more cost-effective for recipients in the Philippines to instantly receive their remittances from abroad,” shared Jean Henri Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier president and CEO.

 

The Stellar network is a decentralized, fast, scalable, and uniquely sustainable network for financial products and services. This integration with Stellar is part of Cebuana Lhuillier’s move towards further exploration of fintech in order to increase the efficiency and convenience of its services.

 

“As Cebuana Lhuillier joins the Stellar ecosystem, a powerful route for affordable and instant

remittances emerge in the Philippines,” said Denelle Dixon, CEO and Executive Director of the Stellar Development Foundation. “Together, we are improving the global financial system by bringing more equitable access to critical markets. Stellar is the network built for payments around the world and this is a step in fulfilling our mission.”

 

“This integration with Stellar is just one of the many initiatives of Cebuana Lhuillier. We are setting our sights on ensuring a seamless transfer between the offline and online channels for the business and putting systems in place that focus on convenience, accessibility, and efficiency. Our goal is to ensure that every Ka-Cebuana will be able to seamlessly send and receive money via Cebuana Lhuillier, anytime, anywhere, everywhere—whether via physical transactions or through their mobile phones,” added Erl Sumanga, General Manager and Head for Cebuana Lhuillier’s Money Transfers Business.