Alorica promoted Bong Borja to Chief Operating Officer in charge

Alorica Inc., a trusted leader in next-generation customer experience (CX) solutions, today promoted Bong Borja to Chief Operating Officer in charge of overseeing global operations across Asia-Pacific, Latin America & The Caribbean, and North America.

A recognized pioneer in the BPO industry in the Philippines, Borja was Alorica’s President of Asia-Pacific (APAC) Operations for the past 10 years and has deep experience, as well as an impressive track record, leading multinational teams to deliver best-in-class, digitally charged CX to progressive brands around the world. 

“I’m honored to take on this global leadership role at such an exciting time in the evolution of our business,” said Borja, founder and former chairman of the Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP). “I look forward to continue innovating and executing with Greg and our executive leadership team to ensure we exceed our customers’ needs, while empowering our employees’ professional success.” 

The Philippine BPO trailblazer will play an instrumental role in leading Alorica’s operations for its 100,000+ workforce as the company continues to up level its talent, technologies and service offerings.

Borja will still directly manage the APAC region, which is Alorica’s largest market with over 60,000 employees across four countries, until his successor as President of APAC Operations is named in Q4.  

Powering Alorica’s growth engine

Alorica’s APAC region has been a growth engine for the company, hitting key milestones in performance, training, technology and service delivery. In the past six years, Alorica realized a revenue growth of 77% and doubled in headcount across the region. 

The organization expanded into three new countries throughout the continent—China, Japan and India. Under Borja’s leadership, Alorica earned several notable recognitions, including two Asia-Pacific Gold Stevie Awards for Innovation in Human Resources Management and Innovative Use of Technology in Human Resources in 2019. The same year, his team helped the company achieve a Silver Stevie for Customer Service Training Practice of the Year. Alorica’s APAC region has consistently led all markets in employee satisfaction scores.

“We are thrilled to elevate Bong into the role of COO,” said Alorica’s CEO Greg Haller. “As our industry becomes increasingly digital, consultative and globally focused, Bong’s trailblazer mentality will help us maintain our industry leadership. Bong’s passion for driving performance by prioritizing culture, innovation and a deep understanding of client objectives makes him a perfect fit for the position. I am excited to continue working with Bong to grow our business and deliver exceptional CX to our clients today and in the future.” 

                               

FDA warns the public against buying Silka Papaya Whitening Lotion

 

The Food and Drug Administration is warning the public against buying and using Silka Papaya Whitening Lotion SPF 30. 

After post-marketing surveillance, it has been verified that the product is being sold without a valid Certificate of Product Notification from the FDA.  This means the FDA cannot assure the quality and safety of the product and may even pose some health risk to the consumer.

 

These potential hazards may come from ingredients that are not allowed to be part of a cosmetic product or from contamination of heavy metals. The FDA stressed that the use of substandard and possibly adulterated cosmetic products may cause skin irritation, itchiness, anaphylactic shock and even, organ failure.

 

Because of the risks posed to the public, the FDA has also warned establishments NOT to distribute andpull out from their shelves Silka Papaya Whitening Lotion SPF 30 and other violative products which have not undergone FDA’s notification process.

 

To report any sale, distribution, complaint and/or any adverse effect resulting from the use of Silka Papaya Whitening Lotion and other violative cosmetic products, you can access the online reporting facility, eReport at ereport@fda.gov.ph or call the Center for Cosmetics and Household/Urban Hazardous Substances regulation and research hotline (02) 8857-1900 local 8113 or 8107.

 

To make sure that a product has gone through FDA’s notification, simply go to FDA’s Verification Portal feature at https://verification.fda.gov.ph.

 

 

 

 

Jollibee came up with a new TikTok filter that emphasizes and brings out the fun in these “Beefy Smile Saucy Oooh” expressions!

When it comes to tasty and satisfying eats, Jollibee Burger Steak remains a firm Pinoy favorite for its beefy-saucy linamnam goodness at an unbeatable price. One bite is enough to make anyone smile and go “oooh” with delight. This is why Jollibee came up with a new TikTok filter that emphasizes and brings out the fun in these “Beefy Smile Saucy Oooh” expressions!

Burger Steak lovers enjoyed trying out the “Beefy Smile Saucy Oooh” TikTok filter at the Burger Steak booth at SM City North Edsa on August 27-28, and SM Mall of Asia on September 3-4. By recording and uploading their own videos using the filter, they also had the chance to win free Jollibee gift certificates!

Over 400 participants were so game to join in on the craze and tried out the Tiktok filter. Check out all the exciting moments that unfolded during the 4-day booth rollout by watching the highlights video below:

Of course, not to miss out on the fun, some of our favorite content creators and foodies also shared their own best Beefy Smiles and Saucy Ooohs. Among them is the “Majestic Superstar'' herself, Maja Salvador:

 

Enjoy the beefy-saucy linamnam goodness of Jollibee Burger Steak at all stores nationwide for only P55 (Solo)! Aside from Take-Out and Drive-Thru, you can also have them safely delivered to you via the Jollibee Delivery App, JollibeeDelivery.com, #87000, GrabFood, and Foodpanda! 

  

For more info and updates on Jollibee products, like Jollibee on Facebook, subscribe to

Jollibee Philippines on YouTube, and follow @jollibee on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

 

Show us your Beefy Smile Saucy Oooh pose on TikTok today!

 

 

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POCO is bringing the fun with POCO M4 5G in the Philippines via its official Lazada store

POCO is bringing the fun with POCO M4 5G in the Philippines via an exclusive online deal through its official Lazada store. Available beginning September 30 for an introductory price of Php 9,599, the first 200 online buyers will also receive a RedMi Power Bank (10,000 mah). For added fun, lucky shoppers who will join the brand’s Facebook livestream on the same date at exactly 11 AM also get a chance to win a POCO M4 5G.

The POCO M4 5G is equipped with MediaTek Dimensity 700 chip, an advanced 5G processor built on 7nm technology. It offers comprehensive connectivity that ensures faster and reliable connections. The phone also boasts of a powerful octa-core CPU consisting of two powerful Arm Cortex-A76 cores. It reaches speeds of up to 2.2Ghz, which enables users to enjoy faster and smoother processing experience.

Following the phone’s successful launch in other countries recently, POCO Philippines has been very much excited to bring the POCO M4 5G to the local market. This, especially for the benefit of value-conscious Filipinos who are looking for a reliable phone at a reasonable price. A delightful device in various aspects, many early adopters of the POCO M4 5G cite it for being consistently reliable and as a phone “you can’t stop having fun” with for daily use.

Immersive, user-friendly experience

Users are assured of better performance and efficiency courtesy of the phone’s LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 ROM. This also translates to shorter waiting time when installing apps, faster transfer rate when sending large files, and smoother overall user experience.

Sporting a 6.58” FHD+ Dot Drop display with incredibly tough Corning Gorilla Glass, the phone allows for an immersive and user-friendly experience. Another significant feature is its DynamicSwitch display, which automatically switches the refresh rate to adjust to different scenarios. Users can enjoy an always-on experience whether they are reading, watching videos, or playing games.

As for cameras, the POCO M4 5G has a dual rear camera setup showcasing an NFC-enabled, 13-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel depth camera. For taking selfies, it has a 5-megapixel camera with an aperture of f/2.2. These are the ideal tools for creating fun content for one’s feed.

The POCO M4 5G comes with a huge 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging. Whether one is into prolonged mobile Zoom sessions or marathon gaming – while multitasking on the side – rest assured they’ll have the power to last.

Available in Cool Blue, Power Black, and POCO Yellow, the phone radiates a young and vibrant look. Its beautifully textured matte finish also gives you a comfortable and fingerprint-free experience.

The POCO M4 5G will be exclusively available via its official Lazada store.

For more information and exclusive updates, please visit and follow POCO’s Facebook page. To join the livestream, please register through POCO’s Facebook event page.   

 

 

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Meycauayan Jewelries uses its platform to promote the exemplary craftsmanship of local plateros and mananaras

 

Meycauayan Jewelries (MJ) continues to evolve as an innovative luxury jewelry brand and push boundaries to further elevate customer experience — all while working towards keeping an art and heritage alive.

 

Known for designing and manufacturing exquisite pieces of handcrafted engagement rings and wedding bands, MJ uses its platform in the industry to promote the exemplary craftsmanship of local plateros (goldsmiths) and mananaras (stone setters) and help bring the City of Meycauayan Bulacan back to its former glory as the mecca of fine jewelry in this side of the world.

“Our hometown, Meycauayan, is home to the most experienced and highly-skilled jewelry artisans in the country and we are really proud to have some of them in our team. Crafting jewelry in the old-fashioned way is such a fascinating art and skill that is sadly slowly dying out,” said MJ founder and CEO, Maria Aleta Dionisio.

 

At its core, Meycauayan Jewelries has always made it a goal to build a brand that leaves a meaningful impact on their patrons’ lives and the bigger community. “The idea of getting into the jewelry-making business emerged from the marriage of a vision and an advocacy,” shared the CEO. “Everyone deserves a piece of jewelry that is not only aesthetically appealing but also holds genuine value and that has a great story to tell,” added Dionisio.

 

Just recently, MJ launched two new diamond wedding set collections that were named after two legendary deities from the Philippine Mythology. The Goddess Tala and Goddess Mayari collections embody the brand’s desire to help reawaken our love for the country’s rich cultural heritage through the art of jewelry making. Couples can choose to customize the details of the rings to their hearts’ content to make it truly their own unique pair that speaks of their undying love and commitment to each other.

 

MJ has also been actively exhibiting their well-crafted creations at bridal fairs across the country, most recently in Davao, since early this year. It’s been a great avenue for the brand to engage with more would-be brides and grooms in person, and showcase their wide selection of fine wedding jewelry that are all made by the adept hands of master jewelers. Meycauayan Jewelries’ team is set to fly to the “City of Smiles” later this month (September 24&25) for another grand wedding expo event. 

 

Whether you plan to shop for MJ products in their store, online, or at a bridal show — you can expect them to deliver a personalized and seamless customer service experience, and provide you with all the information you need to know before you make that very important purchase. As a brand that places a huge emphasis on qualityand trust, MJ invests not only in product design innovation but also in their employees' professional growth and development. MJ’s CEO is a trusted Applied Jewelry Professional (GIA AJP) with extensive knowledge in Colored Stone Essentials, Diamond Essentials, and Jewelry Essentials. 

 

Meycauayan Jewelries is commissioned mostly for 14karat and 18karat gold wedding and engagement rings, but does not limit itself on what the brand could offer its customers who have different needs and preferences in terms of jewelry design, gemstones, and hard materials. Clients can choose from a wide range of options for center stones that include but are not limited to natural diamonds, lab-grown, and colored gemstones. 

 

Discover more timeless treasures on the brand’s social media pages (@meycauayanjewelries) and in their showrooms located at: #511 Sampaguita St. Manzano Subdivision, Ibayo, Marilao Bulacan and Unit 828 Vinia Residences + Versa Flats in Quezon City. 

What’s hot now on Viu!

Humanity has always had a fascination with the afterlife — an unsolved riddle embedded in some religions and cultures since time immemorial. Buddhists and Hindus believe in reincarnation while Christians believe in eternal life.

 

The concept is also popular in Korean culture. The K-drama industry, in particular, isn’t shy when it comes to exploring death and rebirth so much so it has spawned a new genre — Second Chances.

 

There’s the time-travel historical drama Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016), where the epilogue hints at the star-crossed lovers meeting each other again in the present time after a tragic ending to their previous romance. There’s also the fantasy-thriller romcom My Love From the Star (2013), where an immortal alien lead finds the reincarnated version of his true love who had died several hundred years ago. These two shows are some of the über-popular dramas touching on the concept of “second chances” — made available on top K-content streaming service Viu.

 

K-drama fans can access unlimited entertainment and seamless viewing experience using their PLDT Home Fiber. At P80/month, PLDT Home offers the cheapest Viu Premium access in the Philippines and charges it to every subscriber’s monthly bill hassle-free.

 

For those on the hunt for the biggest second chance shows, Viu has got you covered. For starters, there are Viu Originals Again My Life; From Now On, Showtime; and Why Her — all of which are sure to take viewers through journeys of rebirth, redemption, and justice.

 

What’s hot now on Viu

What makes second chance dramas so popular? Maybe it’s how the viewers resonate with the characters’ quest to fix the “timeline” for the better and eventually redeem themselves.

 

Again My Life explores this arc. Based on Kim Hae-nal's popular webtoon, the story follows Kim Hee-woo (Lee Joon-gi) — a man who rises from the bottom of his high school class to becoming one of his city's hotshot prosecutors. Unfortunately, Kim Hee-woo meets his untimely death in the hands of unidentified men, found to be connected to a corruption investigation on a politician he is handling. But his story isn’t over just yet as a run-in with a sympathetic Grim Reaper gives him a second chance at life. Brought back to his time as a high school student, Kim Hee-woo now sets out on a retributive mission to solve the mystery that ended his past life.

Not everyone gets to be reborn, though. Redemption and second chances can also come through ghostly assistance. In the mystery romcom series From Now On, Showtime, a third-eye-possessing magician Cha Cha-woong (Park Hae-jin) reluctantly pairs up with police officer Go Seul-hae (Jin Ki-joo). As Cha Cha-woong’s special talent gets discovered, he is roped in Go Seul-hae’s mission to solve crimes in their city. To get to the bottom of these cases, the duo commissions the help of, yes, ghost witnesses and the victims themselves.

 

Similar tropes have been explored in K-dramas but with a magician as the main character, Cha Cha-woong makes crime solving a little more fun with his tricks and disguises.

 

 

Of all these stories, one might say the best kind of ‘second chance’ is when the character doesn’t have to die — just like in Why Her. This new Viu Original makes a perfect case for a second chance series rooted in everyday life.

 

Why Her follows the story of Oh Soo-jae (Seo Hyun-jin), the youngest partner of a top law firm known for her drive, desire to win, and take-no-prisoners approach to her cases. Her flourishing career comes crashing down when office politics and a corrupt law firm chairman demotes her for sticking her nose in a case involving the very firm she works for. Oh Soo-jae is then forced out of her company, taking a position as a professor in a local law school.

 

Unwilling to endure injustice and see the end of all she’s worked for, Oh Soo-jae stages a comeback by working on the case that has ruined her career. In the process, she meets law student Gong Chan (Hwang In-yeop) who may just be the key to break the case wide open and help Soo-jae get her second chance at the top.

 

Again My Life; From Now On, Showtime; and Why Her  — three different shows with distinct stories and character motivations, but carrying one message: that people can always right their wrongs and strive to be better.

 

Follow more trending K-drama series by subscribing to a Viu Premium account with your PLDT Home Fiber!

 

Watch Again My Life; From Now On, Showtime; Why Her; and more of the hottest Viu Originals through a Viu Premium access – powered by PLDT Home’s fastest and strongest connections. Enjoy more of the biggest content in Korea and across Asia with no ads and with same-day subtitled releases for select titles at just P80/month – the cheapest in the Philippines – through your PLDT Home Fiber. Automatically opt for convenient payment by charging your Viu Premium subscription fee to your PLDT Home account. Subscribe now by visiting https://pldthome.com/viu.

Shopee collaborates with the country’s leading brands for mura deals on brand favorites with the 10.10 Brands Festival

Shopee is collaborating with the country’s leading brands to bring Filipinos bigger, better, and mas mura deals on brand favorites with the 10.10 Brands Festival. From October 1 to 12, official brand stores are working with Shopee to offer eager shoppers 50% off brand deals, 15% off daily discounts, and free shipping vouchers with no minimum spend. 

The 10.10 Brands Festival is the second in Shopee’s series of year-end shopping events, giving Filipinos more exciting deals to look forward to and get a head start on their holiday shopping. Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines  enthused, “The 10.10 Brands Festival continues to enliven the promise of offering mas mura prices to Filipino shoppers. We have worked closely with our partner brands in bringing the best of brand deals to create a more meaningful year-end shopping experience.”

Toni Gonzaga joins the Shopee Fam as newest brand ambassador

To drum up anticipation for its 10.10 sale, Shopee welcomes Toni Gonzaga as their newest brand ambassador. Dubbed the Ultimate Multimedia Star, shoppers can look forward to watching the talented performer belt out the“Mas Mura sa Shopee” jingle as she stars in Shopee’s latest TV commercial. Fans will also be treated to entertaining content when they visit the app and Shopee’s official accounts on Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, Instagramand YouTube.

Exciting, mas mura brand deals from October 1 to 12

The 10.10 festivities begin as early as October 1, with a wide assortment of official brand stores on Shopee offering exciting discounts for shoppers. The sale kicks off with back-to-back Super Brand Days from October 2 to 9, where users can enjoy up to 50% off on products from leading brands in fashion, electronics, beauty, and home & family essentials.

Unbeatable offers from top brands also await early-bird shoppers with the Big Midnight Sale from 12 midnight to 2 AM on October 10. Users can get a jumpstart on their holiday shopping with limited deals on bestselling wearable devices like the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live and OPPO Band B1, as well as trendy fashion and lifestyle items such as the Crocs Crocband™ Flip and Insulated Water Bottle from the widely popular brand Aquaflask.

Shoppers can also expect more exciting deals from other leading brands including: Tiny Buds, realme, Platinum Karaoke, INSPI, Johnson & Johnson, Huggies Philippines, Uni-Care, Cetaphil, Garnier, Unilever, Enfagrow, Nestlé, Lovito, SACE LADY, adidas, Infinix, GameXtreme, TP-Link, Ace Hardware, and Huawei. 

The Big Midnight Sale also allows new parents to enjoy big savings with ₱1 deals on these Pampers Baby Dry Taped Diapers. Meanwhile, beauty lovers can score fan favorites like the Maybelline Superstay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick and this Issy & Co. Brow Refiner, both at 50% off.

Download the Shopee app and discover mas mura deals from leading brands at the 10.10 Brands Festival. Head on to Shopee’s 10.10 page to know more about the latest promos or share your memorable 10.10 moments with the hashtag #ShopeePH1010BrandsFestival.

Bringing WIKO’s Largest-Ever Screen and Advanced SuperCharge Technology

Unleashing your full potential with the WIKO 10, the smartphone for modern entertainment. WIKO is a French-origin brand that strives to shape the future of entertainment through the amalgamation of aesthetic design and technology. WIKO 10 aims to bring a smooth user experience with distinctive features and elegant designs to customers all over the world, together with the launch of WIKO Buds 10, providing users with a seamless music journey with its advanced Bluetooth 5.2 technology and up to 30 hours of playback time with a charging case. 

The WIKO 10 is the inaugural smartphone of WIKO's new digital series. Representing the fusion of aesthetic design and advanced technology, WIKO 10 offers a novel experience with its impeccable design that speaks French elegance in the language of technology and serves as the modern-day accessory for the Generation Z digital natives.

Customers can enjoy using the WIKO 10 with its top features including a 6.74-inch large screen and 90.69% screen-to-body ratio for immersive video viewing, a 5000mAh battery with 22.5W WIKO SuperCharge and reverse charging supporting intensive usage throughout the day, a 128GB large storage to store everything on the phone, and 50MP Triple AI camera with versatile camera functions that was catered for recording beautiful moments in life. It is a highly functional device, meanwhile a masterpiece bewitching to the eyes. 

 

WIKO 10 is specifically created for young users who are stylish, trendy, tech-savvy, and passionate about expressing their individuality. It offers them a flawless experience with a fresh and elegant design that reflects the latest trends among Generation Z and accessorizes their everyday look with style. With the one-of-a-kind designs that reflect the latest trend among younger generations and their predilection for the individuality of product appearance, WIKO 10 reinvigorates the design with unique personality.

WIKO wants to make smartphones à la mode accessible to all. Our users worldwide tell us that they love the French aesthetics conveyed by our products, and these phones help to showcase their favor in simplicity, elegance, freedom and enthusiasm. 

Distinctive Finishes with Iconic Colors

WIKO 10 has three options of stunning finishes: Klein Blue, Silver and Black. The iconic Klein Blue creates a stark visual contrast with the environment, showcasing the personal style and individuality of its owner. The alluring Silver resembles ashen hues of classic European architecture like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, where Black is a ray of bright light which disrupts the tranquil yet mystique pitch-black night, colliding decorative art with architectural structures. WIKO 10 is all you need to garner the attention of the crowd.

Impressive Visual Display with Refined Designs

WIKO 10 is a fabulous smartphone designed for immersive entertainment experiences and incredible visual enjoyment brought by its 6.74-inch 20:9 large full-screen LCD. The incredible 90.69% screen-to-body ratio is exceptionally competitive compared to other smartphones at the same price level. It also supports 16.7 million colors and a resolution of 720*1600, while the pixel density can reach 260PPI.

Aside from its mesmerizing colors, WIKO 10 features a 6-layer optical texture design. By virtue of the emergency of the fuselage materials, not only does it enlarge the reflective surface of a crystal and heighten its brilliance, but it also ensures a fingerprint-proof and dirt-proof surface with its strong hydrophobic capability. As for the thickness, WIKO attempts to visually lessen the width of the phone with a light and matte integrated surface of the middle frame. It also combines the fingerprint sensor and power switch, which is an optimum choice of design, both functionally and aesthetically.

The embedded rear cameras are typically destructive of the aesthetics of a traditional smartphone design, yet it asserts character and individuality at the same time. WIKO 10 innovates on its original design, resulting in a complex yet sleek aesthetic that represents a more vivid individuality expression.

Versatile camera to capture the best moments

With WIKO 10’s 50 MP Triple AI Camera, users can capture portraits which equate with high-quality studio pictures with a mere tap of their finger. To begin with, the 50MP Triple AI camera can bring you fine details with its 50 MP resolution, f/1.8 aperture, 1/2.76-inch JN1 sensor that has a unit pixel area of 0.64μm. Photos of high color fidelity and resolution are guaranteed. The Smart HDR feature with its fusion of double exposures brings you a well-balanced photo in detail even in backlighting environments. Moreover, users can take bokeh portraits based on the 5-layer imaging optimization algorithm. For fashionistas and selfie addicts, WIKO 10 has an 8MP high-definition f/2.0 front camera, its natural beauty algorithm allows them to confidently take beautiful selfies. 

Top-tier Battery and Storage Performance

One of the most attractive features of WIKO 10 is the 22.5W WIKO SuperCharge. After charging for 10 minutes, users are able to watch videos for two hours. Besides its fast-charging ability and large battery capacity, WIKO 10 also supports wireless reverse-charging for other devices. A quick 10-min reverse-charging can cover 40% of a headset or 25% of a sports bracelet’s full power, which only takes up 1-2% power cost of WIKO 10. 

Moreover, WIKO 10 provides users with the most carefree experience ever, a multi-stage overheating current control mechanism is incorporated, so gamers will no longer fret about overheating pauses after a whole day of usage. Together with a large and sustainable 5000mAh battery as well as a storage space of 128GB and 6GB RAM, it guarantees a long-lasting phone running from morning till night and more virtual memory, faster loading speeds and minimum lagging. 

Updated OS, For an Updated Experience

Android 12 delivers an even more personal, effortless, and safer experience for your device. Featuring a comprehensively reimagined UI that can be personalized to your liking, as well as new privacy features designed to grant you total safety without taking control away from your hands

WIKO Buds 10 – endless music journey

Alongside the launch of WIKO 10 smartphone, WIKO is also presenting WIKO Buds 10, a set of earbuds with advanced Bluetooth 5.2 technology powered by BES to ensure instant and stable connectivity, capable of producing stereo and deep bass loud sound. Offering a maximum operating time of 6 hours from a single charge and up to 30 hours with the charging case, WIKO Buds 10 allows users to enjoy an endless music journey. Users can now surround themselves with flowing melodies and dive into the world of music without noises. Embracing positive vibes brought by your favourite songs in daily life with WIKO Buds 10.

In an innovative upgrade, WIKO Buds 10 has adapted the 12 mm dynamic driver, allowing for the delivery of high-quality audio with a clear separation between vocal and instrument, while still upholding a design geared towards users’ comfort. A combination of dual mics for voice capturing and ENC noise cancelling algorithm support also effectively filters out noises from the surrounding, granting a crystal-clear voice chat and calling experience. Beyond all, being designed for exercising and entertainment, WIKO Buds 10 possesses both high durability and IPX4 water resistance protects from splashing water, and still only weighs 4.2g.

 

Price and Availability

WIKO 10 6GB+128GB  will be available from September 25, 2022 for P8,999 at Shopee, Lazada, and authorized WIKO stores and kiosks. 

WIKO 10 4GB+128GB  will be available from September 25, 2022 for P7,999 at Shopee, Lazada, and authorized WIKO stores and kiosks. 

WIKO Buds 10 will be available from September 25, 2022 for P1,499 at Shopee, Lazada, and authorized WIKO stores and kiosks. 

See full pricing and availability below: 

For more information, please visit：https://world.wikomobile.com/

foodpanda pays tribute to senior Ka-panda riders

Creating a sense of belonging among its employees and freelance partners has always been one of the core values of leading quick-commerce platform provider foodpanda.

foodpanda embraces the differences that make each employee and its freelance delivery partners unique and exceptional. No matter where they came from or what their age is, their valuable service and unparalleled dedication is recognized in the company.

In a society that tells us that our age defines our competence, our stamina, and our ability to learn new things, it’s remarkable how senior Ka-panda riders thrive and continue to provide for their families. 

Recently, foodpanda held an initiative called Sorpresang Ka-panda para kay Lolo at Lola program wherein chosen senior Ka-panda partner riders from Cavite and Baguio were given Php 50,000 worth of items from foodpanda’s grocery arm pandamart and partner brands Cebuana Lhuillier, Generika, and TOP Vision Optical.

Joining the foodpanda Philippines Operations team in bringing smiles to the faces of our youngest (at heart) delivery partners were their fellow Ka-panda partner riders and foodpanda ambassadors Mama Lors and SPC Dancing Riders.

Joel M. Logdat, Nestor O. Pador, and Emelinda Galauran are the lucky Ka-panda partner riders from Cavite.

Emelinda is a 63-year-old female freelance rider who used to be a tricycle driver. As the breadwinner of her family, she decided to become a foodpanda delivery partner to support their needs. 

She couldn’t contain her excitement and gratitude when foodpanda came to her home with surprises for her and the whole family. She says, “Nakakataba ng puso na kinikilala yung paghihirap namin sa pagiging freelancer. Masaya ako sa trabaho dahil mababait ang customers sa tulad kong may edad na. Lahat ng ginagawa ko ay para sa aking pamilya kaya naman nagpapasalamat talaga ako sa foodpanda sa mga oportunidad na ibinibigay sa amin.”

Meanwhile, William R. Paranes and Johnny R. Catchero from Baguio are also among the recipients of the initiative.

Johnny is a 64-year old Ka-panda partner rider from Baguio who lost his job when the pandemic hit.  

“Nagpapasalamat ako dahil sa foodpanda nagkaroon ako ng trabaho sa gitna ng pandemya. Alam kong senior citizen na ako pero hindi sila nagdalawang-isip na tanggapin ako. Mas naging maganda pa nga yung kalusugan ko dahil nakakalabas ako kumpara pag nandito lang sa bahay. May mga nagiging kaibigan din akong customers na magagalang sa mga senior citizen na katulad ko. Lagi silang nagbibigay ng tip bilang pasasalamat daw nila,” he happily shares. 

foodpanda users can also create their own memorable experiences and stories just by using the app to order food and other daily essentials. When they order, they can also show appreciation to the delivery partners through the app’s tipping feature with a minimum amount of Php 20 via credit card or e-wallet, and the full amount goes to the rider. 

With foodpanda’s Ka-panda senior citizens continuing to be delivery heroes for the company and its customers, it is truly creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Learn more about Sorpresang Ka-panda para kay Lolo at Lola and  foodpanda's rider community on Facebook and TikTok.

Experience lifestyle-enhancing convenience with Xiaomi 12 Lite

The Xiaomi 12 Lite was recently introduced in a grand launch event at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and created a stir with its enhanced performance rivaling other top-notch smartphones.

Boosted convenience on the go

What captured the attention of observers at the launch was the Xiaomi 12 Lite’s snappy, all-round performance, using a Snapdragon 778G 5G chipset. Prized for its accelerated AI and integrated 5G modem, said chipset supports cutting-edge mobile gaming, as well as premium photo and video capturing. Phone users get to enjoy smoother and faster performance of their favorite apps – from simple to resource-intensive ones like Netflix, Spotify, and the all-important digital camera.

Xiaomi 12 Lite’s  faster surfing and the extended battery use, along with the behind-the-scenes temperature efficiency, are all largely due to the phone’s optimal computing power.

Sharp, responsive screen

One of the best parts of this phone is its 6.55" full HD, AMOLED display, which gives vivid picture quality. Combined with Dolby Atmos® and its crystal-clear dual speakers, HDR10+ support and 120Hz refresh rate, the phone is great for watching movies and playing games.

Its advanced 2-staged AdaptiveSync feature also allows you to glide through any content and ensures you of a more enjoyable viewing experience all the while preserving battery life. The screen’s 240Hz touch sampling rate, on the other hand, provides a prompt response to your every move.

The screen also has multiple eye care modes designed to continually protect your eyes and decrease eye strain. The sunlight mode enables you to see the display clearly even under sunlight.

Extra convenient features

Xiaomi 12 Lite has an innovative in-screen fingerprint sensor to enable you to securely unlock your phone faster and more easily – with just one simple touch. 

The phone’s massive 4300mAh battery allows you to go for long hours without recharging. When you do need to recharge, however, its nifty 67W turbo charging feature allows you to go from zero to 100% in just 41 minutes.

To help protect long-term battery life, Xiaomi  infused it with its AdaptiveCharge feature, which “learns” and adapts to your night-time charging behavior. With this feature, charging will pause at 80% while you are asleep, then resume later so it gets fully charged before you wake up.

Learn more about the Xiaomi 12 Lite at the company’s official page at https://www.mi.com/ph/. To purchase online, visit Xiaomi’s official stores at Shopee and Lazada.