In the spirit of staying at home and staying healthy, Vitasoy recently launched Vitasoy Milky Town, an online hub where you can discover entertaining and informative content about Vitasoy Plus Milky. Visitors can enjoy a milky adventure with the website’s various recipe tutorial videos and fun games, and even win prizes in the weekly raffle draws.
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Can’t get enough of K drama but hate the struggle of watching on your mobile? With Samsung’s latest partnership with Viu, never miss any detail and swoon over your favorite oppas on a bigger screen.
Starting December 1, 2020, every purchase of select Samsung Smart TVs comes with a free 1 year premium subscription to Viu, the country’s top provider of K drama shows.
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Heart Evangelista shares with us how we can make our loved ones’ important moments more special despite the pandemic
Heart Evangelista. With her many talents and all that she has accomplished in and out of showbiz, perhaps unknown to many is that she’s also quite down to earth, with a sweet and soft spot for her loved ones. Even with all the uncertainties that we...
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DKFZ, King’s College London, Mass General, NVIDIA, Stanford and Vanderbilt adopt MONAI open source AI framework for imaging.
the Medical Open Network for AI, a domain optimized, open source framework for healthcare — is now ready for production with the upcoming release of the NVIDIA Clara application framework for AI powered...
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Just over 125 years ago, on Nov. 8, 1895, the world’s first X ray image was captured. It was a breakthrough that set the stage for the modern medical imaging industry.
Over the decades, an entire ecosystem of medical imaging hardware and software came to be, with AI startups now playing a key role within it.
Today we’re announcing the NVIDIA Inception Alliance for...
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Christmas is fast approaching and yet, the realities of celebrating the holidays with a pandemic can be difficult for most Filipino families today. Despite this, the desire to enjoy our usual holiday activities and observe cherished local traditions remain strong in many of us. After all, the true spirit of Christmas is about hope, joy, and the eternal anticipation of good tidings.
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Pru Life UK reaffirmed its commitment to digital health with the webinar Telemedicine: Accelerating Access of Filipinos to Quality Universal Health Care. Held on November 24, the second installment of the Healthscape PH Dialogue Series under PRUWise Webinars brought together key stakeholders to discuss the latest developments in digital and mobile health, telemedicine, the Universal...
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Since the start of lockdowns and community quarantine, organizations across all sectors saw the need to keep their employees safe from contracting COVID 19 while ensuring business continuity. This led to the adoption of new, flexible working setups, such as working from home, as part of the ‘new normal.’
Adapting work from home protocols, however, can be a challenge...
Having a back up internet plan is a way to avert the costs of sudden loss of internet connectivity of one’s primary internet plan. This is the basic entrepreneurial advice that Chinkee Tan, a financial coach, author, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur, lives by.
“As an entrepreneur or homemaker, we cannot afford to lose our internet since we cannot miss...
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Pru Life UK, in partnership with the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) and the British Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (BCCP), is set to conduct the latest edition of PRUWise Webinar’s Healthscape PH on November 24, 2020 at 10 am via Zoom.
In line with the company’s advocacy on mobile health, the webinar, themed “Telemedicine Accelerating...
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ABS CBN has merged its two streaming platforms to provide entertainment, news, and information to Filipinos wherever they are in the world as it launches the bigger and better iWantTFC, the first Filipino subscription based streaming service available globally.
iWantTFC, which is available through the web on iwanttfc.com and on iOS and Android apps, allows users to choose from...
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A typical Pinoy Christmas is not complete without two things: family and traditions. While this year’s celebration may be different from what we are used to, as long as the family is together, tuloy pa rin ang Pasko ng mga Pilipino. Traditions such as yearly gift giving, caroling, and movie marathons, on the other hand, have to be done in new ways due to current limitations.
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The current global health crisis has highlighted the value of virtual health through telehealth, telemedicine, or remote patient monitoring. Due to lockdowns and community quarantines, healthcare organizations, ranging from large hospitals to small independent physicians, are now adopting telehealth systems to continue providing services to their patients.
Recognizing the advantages of...
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Globe announced that it has partnered with twelve time, eight division world champion, Manny Pacquiao, as its brand ambassador. The partnership is in line with the telco's position to stay closer to its customers who are reeling from the impact of the pandemic and the current economic downturn.
“Manny is the epitome of a true global Filipino, a homegrown talent who rises above...
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With the recent opening of classes for public schools, the shift to distance learning poses a challenge for both teachers and students. Aside from navigating this new way of learning, they also have to think about where to get devices such as laptops and tablets they can use for classes, and of course, access to a reliable home internet connection.
Under its WiFi2TEACH program in...
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With the advent of technology, people have taken their schools and businesses across different devices. Whether they are back in the office or continuing to telecommute, work fluidity is of great importance for people as they explore convenient and efficient ways to fulfill their day to day tasks.
One of the most pivotal things when it comes to work operations is having access to a...
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Thanks to technology—our silver lining amidst this global pandemic—we were able to digitize everyday activities to manage our lifestyle shift.
Now, even the most mundane yet essential tasks such as grocery shopping have transitioned online to service the needs of every household in the easiest and safest way possible. MetroMart, the leading grocery shopping app in the...
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Two retail giants are working hand in hand to provide a convenient and safer shopping experience for Filipinos.
The global health crisis might have altered our lifestyles and adjusted even the simplest of our day to day routines, but online platforms have been rapidly innovating to improve the quality of life during these unusual times. One key platform is MetroMart, the leading online...
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“TV PATROL,” NOW STREAMING WORLDWIDE ON YT & FB, LIVE AND ON DEMAND
Filipinos worldwide will now have free access to “TV Patrol” and other ABS CBN news programs on YouTube, Facebook, and various ABS CBN digital platforms.
ABS CBN’s flagship newscast anchored by “Kabayan” Noli de Castro, Bernadette Sembrano, and...
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Extending help to our customers, families and communities affected by Typhoon #UlyssesPH. Here are the ways #OneGlobe is providing relief and response.
Special product offers will also be extended to our affected customers.
Customers may also help by donating via Globe Rewards and GCash. Simply download the Globe Rewards app at
Runners now have a chance to quench their thirst to complete a marathon even in the new normal sans the crowds and throng of other runners as SKY presents the third and final leg of the RUNRIO Trilogy Run Asia Virtual Run happening from November 28 to December 12.
In a virtual run, participants can run the distance they registered within their neighborhood or even on a treadmill at...
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Converge ICT Solutions, Inc., the country’s fastest growing pure end to end fiber internet service provider, continues to ramp up its customer support services through outsourcing from FBC Asia Pacific and Pilipinas Teleserv, Inc, among its partners. Despite the challenges the pandemic has brought many industries, Converge ICT continues to forge ahead in its expansion. Along with it is...
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New survey reveals that online consumers prefer cashless in the new normal
The #StayAtHome period made 78% of Filipinos on Twitter go online to purchase products
Twitter, as the go to place for #WhatsHappening in the Philippines, is a hotspot for conversations around the latest buys and online shopping sprees. Along with this is the evolution of how consumers behave and what they openly share regarding their buying habits. These insights can help...
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Globe is giving free unlimited calls and texts to Globe/TM for three days to all its prepaid customers in Catanduanes, Albay and Camarines Sur to help them get in touch with their loved ones. The three provinces are among the hardest hit by Typhoon Rolly.
Globe Prepaid customers will also get 50MB for surfing while TM users can enjoy 50 texts to all networks. Likewise, Globe Prepaid/TM...
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Samsung crafted the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G to empower users to be just as determined, flexible, and confident as the smartphone itself. The latest premium device unfolds more ways to juggle different roles now more than ever.
Built for Broadening Horizons
The Galaxy Z Fold2 5G’s delicately refined UI elevates the overall user experience quality. When folded...
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The Galaxy Note20 Series is crafted for multi hyphenates who want to be on top of their game. For these individuals, being able to seamlessly switch between work and play means being able to control and optimize their lives.
Galaxy Note20 Series ambassadors Catriona Gray, Erwan Heussaff, Bianca Gonzalez, and Gino Quillamor believe that there are numerous ways to power through work and...
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Samsung recently partnered with Rockwell Land to launch the Samsung WindFree™ 4Way Cassette with air purifying panel, across Rockwell workspaces in Metro Manila.
This new air conditioning system is the first in the Philippines to use WindFree™ technology in the workplace. Now equipped with air purifying panel, the Samsung WindFree™ 4Way Cassette System is designed to...
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Contrary to what others may think, today’s “new normal” when it comes to learning and working from home is not just about choosing the right computer or the fastest internet connection.
There is still the need to print since Learning from Home (LFH) or Working from Home (WFH) is not entirely and purely 100% digital or virtual.
For students, there are learning...
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Training courses now available to all merchants on the Lazada University portal and small businesses in Southeast Asia on the Grow with Google website
Google and Lazada today announced free training courses for online sellers that will equip them with digital skills and help their businesses grow. Ahead of the busy holiday shopping season, the partnership aims to provide small...
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Kicking off with Kim Chiu’s “U Turn”
ABS CBN Films allows Filipino moviegoers worldwide to finally watch newly produced local movies on digital, cable, and satellite TV in the safety of their homes while most cinemas remain closed due to the pandemic risk.
It has partnered with streaming platform iWantTFC and digital site KTX.ph to reach Filipino...
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Even though there aren’t any real Halloween parties this year, that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate the spookiest holiday at home! For those who still want to make the most of Halloween, there’s always a way to have fun at home—especially with the help of digital tools like PayMaya.
Here’s how you can still have a good Halloween...
Various industries in the Philippines are already on their slow but steady path to recovery and that includes the education sector. Despite the compromises and major changes made in the educational system to navigate through the now normal, the Department of Education (DepEd) has successfully opened classes for SY 2020 2021.
“DepEd recognizes the challenges of the school year...
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Due to the global pandemic, nearly two thirds of companies have moved half or more of their employees to telework. Sixty two percent of employed Americans, for example, say they have worked from home during the crisis, with the number of remote employees doubling between March 13 and April 2 of 2020, and this is not just a temporary change. Nearly a third of all organizations with remote...
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Restrictions in the new normal disrupt time tested systems and processes. One of which is how people usually manage and grow their money through a bank visit, use of an ATM, and access to cash heavy transactions. For Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank), the thrift banking arm of Metrobank Group, doing money related transactions while stuck at home is an opportunity for account holders to...
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CIMB Bank Philippines today announced that it has partnered with San Francisco based customer analytics and engagement platform MoEngage to drive its digital customer engagement strategy.
MoEngage’s platform will be leveraged to enable seamless, multi channel engagement for the bank’s individual and enterprise banking customers across the country. The bank’s mobile...
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The COVID 19 pandemic has underlined the crucial need for connectivity like never before. For underprivileged communities, access to internet connectivity — or the lack thereof — determines whether demands of the new environment, such as distance learning and remote working, will be met by families belonging to these communities.
In line with its continuous efforts to make...
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Shopee users can anticipate guest appearances from Kris Aquino on TV and Shopee Live, a special charity drive, and a brand new TV commercial.
Shopee, the leading e commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, introduces the Queen of All Media, Kris Aquino, as its new brand ambassador for the Shopee 11.11 12.12 Big Christmas Sale. Together with Kris Aquino, Shopee...
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Safer and more convenient contactless payments made more accessible
Filipinos can now conveniently add money to their PayMaya accounts at the nearest Ministop store, making going cashless much easier in the New Normal. Through an expanded partnership between digital financial services leader PayMaya Philippines and the popular...
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Amid the current pandemic, there has been an increase in cyberattacks targeting hospitals and healthcare facilities as cybercriminals attempt to take advantage of the global health crisis to steal data or spread dangerous malware.
The World Health Organization (WHO), for instance, has noted that since the onset of the current pandemic, it has seen a dramatic increase in the number of...
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Reports on data breaches and cyberattacks have increased significantly ever since more students and employees are working from home than ever before. . As classrooms have gone virtual in the Philippines, this school year means more laptops and tablets instead of backpacks and bus rides.
With schools kicking off the 2020 2021 academic year this October, many parents are wondering how...
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Most watched YouTube channel in the Philippines…
ABS CBN Entertainment’s YouTube channel marked another major milestone by becoming the first YouTube channel in the Philippines to hit 30 million subscribers, as Filipinos worldwide continue to watch fresh new episodes of ABS CBN shows, exclusive interviews, and original digital shows on the channel.
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The Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) and Lazada Philippines launch its newest offer – the UnionBank Lazada Debit Card, the country’s first eCommerce Debit Card. Created with the avid online shopper in mind, this debit card aims to make each online shopping transaction smooth and more rewarding for customers. Powered by UnionBank’s superior digital banking...
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As part of a regional ASEAN initiative, SAS raised funds through a Work from Home exercise where the company donated a quantum in correspondence to the number of steps SAS Philippines employees had taken.
The Philippines SAS team used these funds to procure and donate the SAS Care Centre – A fully equipped medical tent outfitted with technology equipment and furniture for...
Fate whispers to the warrior, ‘you cannot withstand the storm.’ The warrior then, whispers back, ‘I am the STORM.’
This quote from an unknown author has been lurking around the internet for years. Though its origin remains a mystery, it has touched and inspired many lives as it perfectly summarizes the bravery, resilience, and success of...
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Half a year into the pandemic, staying at home has become the new normal. Most of the activities you’ll engage in, whether for work or for leisure, will be confined to the four corners of your home. However, just because you can’t go outside doesn’t mean you have to compromise. Working from home, or relaxing after a long day, doesn’t have to be a drag. In the new...
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The pandemic has fully disrupted healthcare in the Philippines. Thousands nationwide are unable to visit medical centers given the risks, the social distancing measures in place, and even the lack of transportation available. As such, Ayala Healthcare Holdings, Inc. (AC Health), the healthcare arm of the Ayala Group, and 917Ventures, a wholly owned corporate incubator of Globe, are urging...
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Get the most out of every moment with the next generation Galaxy Ecosystem devices. The Galaxy Note20 Series, Buds Live, Watch3, and Tab S7 and S7+ aim to transform work and play while putting focus on well being in today’s environment.
A Galaxy of Interconnected Devices
The Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra are designed to...
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To honor the bayanihan spirit of Filipinos and help support sari sari store owners, Universal Robina Corporation (URC) launched its BayaniJuan Caravan.
Until October 11, 2020, the BayaniJuan Caravan is visiting several barangays in Manila to offer Baker John, Robina Farms products, Great Taste, C2, Payless and other URC products with discounts.
Sari sari store owners can save...
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Fans will get a chance to enjoy live performances from over 150 creators and artists from Asia Pacific, alongside special appearances from international YouTube stars
YouTube is delighted to announce the first ever virtual YouTube FanFest, presented by Globe and Piattos. Featuring over 150 creators and artists from across the region with special appearances from global YouTube stars...
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PLDT Enterprise, in its aim to continuously support the local education sector amid the global pandemic, extends e Learning solutions to Trinity University of Asia (TUA) to support its online learning initiatives for the upcoming academic year.
Steadfast in providing solutions to make digital learning manageable, PLDT Enterprise deploys 3,000 lines of SMART Giga Study plans to TUA.
Admittedly, our perception of love — how to love, who to love, when to love — has been influenced by all sorts of stories and tropes we see on the big screen and read in novels. In a landscape dominated by straight leads, Globe Studios releases a powerful love story to show the queer community that their own aspirational love stories are also meant to be told.
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StaySafe.ph now has an advanced QR code scanning and digital logbook features that can be utilized by various establishments and companies for their respective health check to help them protect and keep their employees, customers and visitors safe.
StaySafe.ph generates a unique QR code for each establishment, such as malls, restaurants, corporate buildings, transport facilities and...
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Kalaro a digital esports platform, will be launching on October 12, 2020. It will be Asia’s fist fully integrated end to end Esports online platform that was created by an internationally experienced team of Filipino tech experts.
The AsiaGroup.com Inc. officially announced also its alliances from top corporate brands namely National Computer Systems (NCS) of Singapore, ERNI from...
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A heartbreaking story of unrequited love told through a musical will captivate K Drama fans as “Do You Like Brahms?” is now streaming on VIU.
New and existing SKY Fiber subscribers can add VIU Premium to their plan at no added cost through SKY Fiber’s First 3 months On Us promo to enjoy the latest episodes every week, ad free!
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New analysis reveals the number of children living in multidimensional poverty – without access to education, health, housing, nutrition, sanitation, or water – has increased by 15 per cent since the start of the pandemic
The number of children living in multidimensional poverty has soared to approximately 1.2 billion due to the COVID 19 pandemic, according to a...
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Holcim Philippines will roll out its SFCrete road repair solution outside Metro Manila to help partners lessen disruption from rehabilitation of busy urban thoroughfares.
Leading cement manufacturer Holcim Philippines, Inc. is planning to make available its one day concrete SuperFast(SF)Crete outside the National Capita Region to support contractors looking to...
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Nowadays, virtually everything can be done in the comforts of your home, with the help of the internet. From doing the groceries to loading your mobile phones all can be done at home, given the advent of online stores and grocery applications.
Customers of Puregold have been saying goodbye to the hassle of long queues with the Puregold Mobile App powered by Globe Telecom. Launched at...
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SKY Fiber subscribers will soon find themselves deeply immersed in strange but alluring new worlds as HBO brings a line up of thought provoking and masterfully–crafted originals via HBO GO, including “Lovecraft Country,” Ridley Scott’s “Raised by Wolves,” and “The Third Day.”
Those who have read Matt...
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Feel free to share it too with #NationalGDay! :)
Despite our current situation, we still look forward to celebrating this month with lots of surprises! For this year, the digital celebration comes in many forms, each focusing on making customers more productive, entertained, and delighted.
The most awaited G Chance the Raffle
Globe’s biggest raffle of the...
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The Australian New Zealand Chamber of Commerce (ANZCHAM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UNICEF, on behalf of the SaferKidsPH Consortium, to help address the online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC) in the Philippines. SaferKidsPH is an Australian Government Initiative that is implemented in partnership with Save the Children Philippines, The Asia Foundation, and...
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Along with many other industries that have been affected by the pandemic, the education sector has been on an uphill climb to steadily provide quality learning experiences to their students wherever they are.
Emilio Aguinaldo College is one of the learning institutions in the country opting to utilize technologies to implement e Learning for its students. To aid the said effort, Emilio...
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Anticipation is high among viewers as this year’s the 72nd Emmy Awards will be held virtually for the first time because of the ongoing pandemic. The awards show will air live on September 21 at 8 AM (PH time) and will have a pre awards show at 7:00 AM and a primetime encore at 8:00 PM on FOX Life on SKYcable. Producers of the show assure their guests and audiences that this will be more...
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COVID 19 has magnified the existing gap of Filipino’s nutritional needs. According to the latest Fill the Nutrient Gap – Philippine Summary Report of the World Food Program, one third of Philippine households couldn’t afford a diet that meets their nutritional needs.
Capital One believes in empowering its associates and creating a long lasting, positive...
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With the ongoing global pandemic, academic institutions have been tasked with the difficult challenge of creating a workable solution to educating today’s youth while taking into account their safety and security. De La Salle University (DLSU) is among institutions committed to providing top quality education to students amid the current crisis and shift to e Learning.
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ABS CBN extends its digital innovation into children’s virtual world as it launches Just Love Kids, an online hub that will be up and running starting this Friday (September 11) to support parents in teaching their kids and reinforce values relevant to Filipino families.
Just Love Kids is a one stop shop interactive platform nested within the ABS CBN...
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Globe has partnered with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in offering free data access to the agency’s online learning portal for Globe and TM customers in line with the government’s thrust to provide quality educational resources to teachers and students, especially under current circumstances.
PHL CHED Connect, https://phlconnect.ched.gov.ph, was developed by...
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The enterprise arm of Globe Telecom, Globe Business, collaborated with Cascadeo to support Radiowealth Finance Company, Inc. (RFC) in its journey towards a digitally transformed future. The latter sought the assistance of Globe in managing its existing Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud infrastructure using Cascadeo’s Managed Services...
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ABS CBN’s websites may currently be inaccessible to some users today (Sep. 3) due to a technical problem detected early this morning.
While we have resolved the issues and restored the sites, some users may still encounter problems but should be able to access them within the next 24 hours.
We are working with our partners in investigating the cause of the incident.
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Ordering from your favorite food brands for your meals while quarantined at home has become the norm for most. But to make your ordering experience not just convenient but also rewarding, PayMaya is offering double cash back when you order from select food brands via the Facebook Messenger chatbot and pay using your PayMaya account.
From now until...
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YouTube, in collaboration with media partners, launches Super Stream in the Philippines to give free access to some of the country’s favorite video contents across a variety of genres for a limited time.
Every week from August 30 to September 26, YouTube fans can watch over 300 hours of binge worthy contents including local blockbuster movies, hit shows, romance...
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PHINMA Education, a fast growing network of schools in Southeast Asia, recently partnered with Globe Telecom to provide mobile data to selected schools in its system as part of its FlexLearning@PHINMAEd program. Students in PHINMA Araullo University in Nueva Ecija and PHINMA Cagayan de Oro College will benefit from the project.
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With most of the country still on community quarantine, a lot of families are spending their time watching their favorite tv shows, videos, and online content, making quality entertainment devices such as smart TVs, an essential in Filipino homes.
Samsung, the Global No. 1 TV for 14 years, has been coming up with products that are laden with technology driven features, to provide...
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With more businesses transitioning to work from home schemes given the ongoing global pandemic, ePLDT Inc. introduces its latest cloud service called ePLDT Virtual Desktop to help businesses and employees simplify remote work while remaining secure and economical.
Part of ePLDT Cloud’s portfolio, the Virtual Desktop solution enables simplified and secure remote management of...
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ABS CBN solidifies its digital transformation with another milestone as ABS CBN News reaches 10 million subscribers on YouTube.
Now on its tenth year on the video sharing platform, ABS CBN News continues to be the most subscribed Filipino news channel, serving viewers worldwide with live streaming of top news programs such as “TV Patrol” and “The World Tonight,”...
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As the high octane basketball action of the NBA goes underway in the commencement of the highly awaited 2020 Playoffs, Filipino fans got a taste of what they’d been missing out on in the first ever NBA Republika Playoffs Party.
Held last August 17 on Facebook Live, the NBA Republika Playoffs Party is the latest result of the long and fruitful partnership between Gatorade and NBA...
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As Filipinos continue to work and learn from home, HP Inc. in the Philippines has launched a useful guide of tech etiquette rules to ensure that customers and partners make a seamless transition to a fully remote working environment.
“Having worked from home for over 11 weeks now, much like you, virtual meetings and printing at home have become embedded as part of my daily life...
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The SM Store, in collaboration with PLDT, introduces its nationwide hotline number #14376 (I♥SM) to support the store’s Call to Deliver service, as part of continuous efforts to provide a better customer experience for shoppers.
The SM Store’s #MyNumber hotline is powered by PLDT’s expansive fixed line network that will allow customers to dial the hashtag sign...
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While everyone is still advised to stay at home, working out can be a challenge especially for fitness enthusiasts, (and couch potatoes), who need to stretch those muscles but has no equipment.
For others, buying online can be a great option but, honestly, having these tools can be heavy on the budget. So, why not try these easy, no equipment workouts to get you moving and...
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ABS CBN is turning to digital events as it holds the first digital fan conference this weekend to mark the finale of the online series “Hello Stranger” via KTX.PH.
The online ticket portal, also known as KTX, now provides Filipinos with access to online entertainment experiences as big live events are prohibited due to the COVID 19 pandemic.
The upcoming fan...
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More often than not, a celebration in the Philippines is not complete without a karaoke machine. For Filipinos, this bonding activity creates lifelong memories with friends and loved ones. However, due to the pandemic, such social and mass gatherings are temporarily restricted to prevent further spread of the virus.
With the exclusive partnership with WeSing, Globe and TM customers can...
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Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, has launched Where You Shop Matters to encourage consumers to support local businesses while helping SMEs to go digital following the onset of COVID 19. The initiative is part of Visa’s broader small business strategy and follows commitments the company has made to support 10 million small and micro businesses in the Asia Pacific, and a...
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ABS CBN gears up for another digital venture as its premier record label, Star Music, which introduces its YouTube channel for children’s learning called TuTuBee.
Star Music seeks to provide educational yet fun content in the new channel intended for young viewers and help fill in their learning needs now that they should remain in the safety of their homes due to the risks of...
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With the shift to Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine, messenger delivery services will once again be limited. Despite this, Globe assures its customers that they will continue to receive their updated monthly billing statements, this time through digital channels. This way, Globe can keep customers and even messengers safe, preventing risks of COVID 19 infection caused by...
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The shift to online learning for the school year 2020 2021 imposes a lot of challenges to teachers, parents, and students alike. Among these challenges, ensuring children’s online safety is the most critical. As a matter of fact, the Philippines ranks highly when it comes to online risks for children. According to Georges Dizon from Globe Business Enablement and Training Group...
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PLDT Home partners with the National Basketball Association (NBA) to offer NBA League Pass, the league’s premium live game subscription service.
PLDT Home subscribers can now conveniently access NBA games and exclusive programs live and on demand for as low as Php 485 per month by charging their NBA League Pass subscription to their existing PLDT Home account.
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While the Philippine economy reels from the negative impact of the coronavirus pandemic with the easing of quarantine restrictions, the months long quarantine has created a chain reaction that led to many Filipinos losing their jobs and livelihood.
On March 16, President Rodrigo Duterte declared the entire island of Luzon with its population of 58 million under community quarantine to...
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The city government of Manila will be providing public school students with free access to online learning platforms under Globe’s BatangMaynilaSurf Plans. The telco giant also gave 11,000 LTE pocket mobile WiFi devices to the city for its public school teachers, as they prepare for the blended learning programs to be set by the Department of Education (DepEd).
Schools will be...
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Nowadays, there is one great reason for parents to invest in personal computers and household printers—learn from home.
And while there may be a lot of brands and products in the market to choose from, HP gives moms and dads the best reasons why they should pick the HP Smart Tank printers.
Print, copy, scan features
The HP Smart Tank 515 wireless...
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Life in lockdown has been a learning phase for everyone. The pandemic may have brought collective fear due to the uncertainty of the times but there remains a glimmer of hope in the small things that were used to be taken for granted. And as families take part in this universal experience, it is also in these moments that people gain a newfound appreciation for the things that truly matter to...
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A new journey begins for the country’s largest entertainment company
ABS CBN MAKES DIGITAL PIVOT, OFFERS MORE ONLINE STREAMING
From broadcast to live streaming, ABS CBN is pivoting to meet the Filipino audiences’ growing demand for content online with the launch of “Kapamilya Online Live.”
Three months after going off the air and...
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In spite of the limitations of the times, Universal Robina Corporation (URC) continues to reach out to communities in different and safest ways possible.
Recently, the food manufacturing company has been bringing its quality products closer to Filipino families all over Metro Manila through its URC community Mart.
URC utilized its food truck to make well loved goodies more...
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The internet has become the main source of any copyright infringement content, impacting people and businesses involved in the production and distribution of legitimate materials and exposing consumers to malware and other cybersecurity threats.
The problem is further exacerbated by the pandemic as people are cooped up indoors and have to rely significantly on streaming or downloaded...
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“It’s my 30th birthday.” “We’re celebrating our 10th anniversary today.” “Call me on 12345678,” “My address is..." “I love Blackie, my dog”. These statements might seem harmless but hackers are constantly on the lookout for any information posted online which can help them answer security questions and gain access to...
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For globally successful pop band, LANY, the Philippines will forever remain memorable because it is where they staged their first ever arena concert, at no less than the Smart Araneta Coliseum in 2018.
LANY frontman Paul Klein even tweeted “Best night of my life without a doubt. Thank you, Manila” after the sold out event.
Today, after dozens of crowd drawing...
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With community quarantine guidelines in place, families are expected to use the internet more as they stay safe at home. This puts them at greater risk for bullying, threats, and crimes. To help minimize the risk and promote responsible digital citizenship, Globe held the first Kids & Tech: Parenting in the Digital Age, an exclusive webinar that teaches families to become savvy consumers...
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Members of the NBA 2K Team Pilipinas were recently given recognition by top executives from PLDT and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) in celebration of their topnotch performance at the just concluded FIBA Esports Open 2020, where they scored a 5 0 win against Indonesia.
This was the first international esports tournament sanctioned by FIBA. PLDT provided the Philippine team the...
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Abbott, a global healthcare leader, announced today that the FreeStyle Libre system, the world’s leading5 continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology, is now available for adults and children (ages four and up) living with diabetes in the Philippines, offering them more choice, and ultimately improving glucose control6.
Simple and discreet for those living with diabetes, the...
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Critically acclaimed films and programs are now widely considered as art, which deserve to be seen through an exceptional TV. Visual masterpieces by some of the world’s greatest artists are also now easily accessible at home, as part of your interior design, with Samsung’s The Frame.
Samsung hopes to inspire art enthusiasts, interior designers, and other tastemakers...
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As quarantine protocols begin to ease, most of the areas in the country have started moving on to life in the new normal. However, countless Filipinos are still reeling from the impact of the pandemic—and the lockdown that was implemented to contain it—on their livelihood. Many have suffered heavy losses in terms of income; some had no choice but to permanently close up shop.
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“A World of Married Couple” is sure to exhilarate avid viewers of Viu as it streams this month, along with other captivating shows.
One of the highest rated K dramas in 2020, “A World of Married Couple” delves deep into marital problems, small town culture, and complex family relationships. The story focuses on an accomplished doctor...
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One of the biggest priorities during this pandemic is ensuring that our families stay safe and healthy. Apart from following standard health measures like social distancing, online shopping has also been the go to of most consumers when it comes to purchasing essentials to limit their contact. But if you can't avoid going out to buy your day to day...
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“A World of Married Couple” is sure to exhilarate avid viewers of Viu as it streams this month, along with other captivating shows.
One of the highest rated K dramas in 2020, “A World of Married Couple” delves deep into marital problems, small town culture, and complex family relationships. The story focuses on an accomplished doctor...
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No meeting is complete without a sumptuous meal. That is why Max’s Restaurant, the go to destination for every kind of celebration, is now giving customers every chance to still enjoy their Max’s favorites as meetings and celebrations turned virtual. Introducing Max’s E Party, a first of its kind ordering platform in the Philippines that allows customers to complete their...
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COVID 19 has driven momentum towards the digital economy in Southeast Asia by necessitating rapid adoption of ecommerce, home deliveries, and digital and contactless payments, according to the latest Mastercard Impact Studies. Even as countries in the region start to ease restrictions and prepare for a “new normal”, the report indicates that some of these trends and habits formed...
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It doesn’t come as a surprise that many people rely on the strength of their fathers as the heads of the family. Some fathers may be goofy, and some may be quiet, but one thing is for sure – dads have that natural ability to bring out the warmest smiles and unyielding courage in everybody within the family.
And as we navigate through this trying time, we see our dads...
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On his special day, bring the spotlight to the one and only man of the house who always makes the family smile, laugh, and see the silver lining in every situation, especially during tough times.
Each dad has an unparalleled quirky humor, whose optimism will always be a source of strength and comfort for his family. Through the ups and downs, dads never fail to make the family...
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Father’s Day is coming up this weekend, and while the current public health situation means we can’t go out and celebrate as we used to, it won’t stop us from enjoying our family’s company.
Celebrating Father’s Day under the New Normal entails that we have to be more mindful about physical...
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Make your Father’s Day celebration memorable by throwing a taco party for dad with Taco Bell’s new Father’s Day Bundle for 4! The whole family can enjoy all their Taco Bell favorites in one pack! Get four crunchy or soft Tacos, 2 Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes, and a Cheese Quesadilla all for just P550. The bundle is available until June 30 so you can celebrate Father’s Day...
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Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) is keeping its promise not to leave any of its employees behind especially at this most difficult time.
In the pilot episode of the bank’s e TalkTales – a digital replacement of its get togethers with media chief human resource officer Michelle Rubio said the constant retooling and upskilling of its manpower even prior to the...
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A strong immune system is key to staying in the best shape. It's also the body’s first line of defense against any kind of disease. Many factors can contribute to lowering a person’s resistance to illnesses, such as stress, vices, an unbalanced diet, and more.
While these daily activities which are often overlooked, contribute to a weakened immune system, a few simple...
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A series of blockbuster premieres on HBO, special interest shows on Nat Geo and Tech Storm, and exciting sports action on FOX Sports await dads on SKY this month of June. A thrilling action packed hit comes every Saturday of June, starting with “Rambo: Last Blood” (June 13, 9 PM), followed by “Gemini Man” (June 20, 9 PM), and “John Wick 3: Parabellum” (June...
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As people are forced to stay home for longer periods of time due to the COVID 19 pandemic, people have been glued to their devices and screens more and more. While bingeing your favorite shows and movies on Netflix seems like a winning proposition for most, one has to take into account the increased risk of eye strain. With the movement of social distancing together with stay at home orders...
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Now is the time to taste, feel, and experience Pinoy pride – via your mobile phones!
Together with SM Supermalls’ continuous support to local and MSME tenants as we now transition to a new lifestyle, let’s take this chance to #SupportLocalAtSM and get our hands on our all time Pinoy favorites – whether it be food, fashion, wellness, or other...
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Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) will soon be able to apply for a housing loan and pay amortizations through a seamless online process with online mortgage broker Nook and property development solutions provider AQWIRE. The recent partnership between the fintech and proptech companies aims to pave the way for more housing investments in the Philippines by...
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Families and avid entertainment seekers can now ease their worries and have an enjoyable homestay when they indulge in a wide array of online video content at their disposal as SKY Fiber launches its partnership with the hottest streaming apps today.
Binge watchers can rely on the premium broadband service provider for uninterrupted viewing pleasure through its fiber fast speed of up...
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Leading life insurer Pru Life UK is extending its free COVID 19 protection and Personal Accident (PA) coverage sign up offer until June 15, 2020 through Pulse, an artificial intelligence powered health and wellness app that offers holistic health management.
Pru Life UK is keen to protect more Filipinos, particularly health workers, with its free COVID 19 protection...
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Filipinos are paying more attention to healthy living as they realize the importance of health and wellness amid the COVID 19 pandemic. To empower people in the Philippines to have a better understanding of their body and health conditions, Pru Life UK has launched Pulse, an AI powered mobile app that provides users with access to real time health information wherever they are, round the...
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These days, with the kids enjoying an extended vacation and their parents working from home, most families have found themselves spending more time together.
While the new everyday norm has given families more opportunities to bond, it also has its share of challenges, especially for parents who try to keep their kids occupied and continuously learning while staying at home the entire...
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Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) along with all of its food and restaurant brands in the country has begun piloting an interactive mobile ordering system via chatbot, with a seamless payment experience powered by PayMaya.
Customers in select areas can now use their credit, debit, or prepaid cards as well as their PayMaya e wallet accounts to pay for their favorite food items and...
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The current Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID 19) pandemic, highlighted the importance of how our immune system, the body’s ability to fight viruses, bacteria and other pathogens can help us fight diseases. But what does it really do? And why is it important to keep your immune system functioning optimally amid the health crisis?
An army against pathogens
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The COVID 19 pandemic has impacted businesses in many aspects, including their workforce. Unemployment is expected to increase as local companies lay off their employees, not to mention the repatriated Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and job hunting fresh graduates.
To provide valuable support and opportunities among jobseekers and hirers amid the challenging situation, online job...
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Level up your home and office organization skills by getting a handy new Brother P Touch Labeler—bundled with two rolls of 12mm TZe tape to get you started!
Make your own exquisitely crafted labels for both your home or office with the enhanced and easy to use design and printing capabilities of Brother’s P Touch label printer line.
The budget friendly Brother PT...
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WebTVAsia and YouTube announced “ONE LOVE ASIA”, a star studded concert in support of UNICEF, featuring a stellar lineup of celebrities, artists, public figures and YouTube creators across Asia, to be live streamed exclusively on One Love Asia's official YouTube channel on May 27, 2020.
Starting at 8:00pm HKT, this four hour live stream feature biggest stars from Asia...
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Getting quality sleep is easier said than done especially for people who are often exposed to stressful environments. According to Huffpost, stress is one of the major causes of brain hyperactivity which keeps us wide awake until the wee hours of the morning.
Sleep deprivation affects the body much more than people may think. Harvard Health says that aside from being cranky all day...
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In effort to help Filipinos proactively manage their health and wellbeing during the nation wide COVID 19 lockdown period, Pru Life UK’s free health management app, Pulse, offers cutting edge AI powered health technologies that provide users with access to real time health information wherever they are, round the clock.
One of Pulse’s main features, Symptom Checker, is an...
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A person’s individuality is reflected in their different interests and passions. For Liza Soberano, her goal is to encourage the young generation to discover their “awesome." This means figuring out what makes them who they are through their passions, skills, and talents. Through the Galaxy A71, these digital natives are able to create awesome content that will reveal their...
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Cement manufacturer Holcim Philippines, Inc. continues to improve health and safety controls against Covid 19 at its sites to protect the well being of people, partners, and the community as the company prepares to resume operations following the government’s easing of enhanced community quarantines.
The company closed sites and facilities in Luzon in compliance with the national...
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As the country battles the COVID 19 pandemic, Globe continues to do its part in keeping families connected during these challenging times, while assisting organizations and government agencies in flattening the curve. Through its innovative developer group Globe Labs, the telco giant is once again taking new steps by partnering with the Department of Science and Technology...
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Everyday, we battle with different challenges that life throws at us. This time, the battle is not one of those daily stumbling blocks, rather, a global health crisis that has altered life’s normalcy. During these challenging times, a call for encouragement and a message of gratitude may come a long way, especially to those who work in health care, food, freight, and finance services...
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The Philippine Red Cross has launched a new mobile application called RC143 which is designed to help health authorities in contact tracing of COVID 19 cases. To provide assistance, Smart is enabling its subscribers to download and use the mobile app free of data charges.
The RC143 is an application that will enable contact tracing using the geo location and sensory capabilities...
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Moms work hard to make life’s special moments even more memorable. From first steps to birthday parties to cherished holiday celebrations, Moms are always there—capturing our greatest memories and documenting them for the future. But with so much time spent behind the camera, it’s time to celebrate Mom and put her in the picture.
That’s why this Mother’s...
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SKY subscribers can now maximize digital platforms in managing their subscriptions as a new normal begins to limit the movement and reshape the Filipino’s way of life amid the enhanced community quarantine and beyond. As they utilize these digital facilities, SKY is able to give them their much needed peace of mind since all transactions do not require any physical contact and can...
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The Covid 19 pandemic has disrupted everyone’s regular routines, including school classes from kinder to college. Some educational institutions, however, are not letting the virus stop their students’ learning. Indeed, along the way, they are learning valuable life lessons.
One of these schools is St. Scholastica’s College (SSC) Manila, where teachers and students are...
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As the Philippines undergoes its enhanced community quarantine to help prevent the further spread of COVID 19, many Filipinos are stepping up and helping out in any way they can, serving as an inspiration to many others to also do their part for everyone in need.
One such inspiring story is that of volunteer Rod Jean Claire Dullano, who shared how they relied on Brother sewing machines...
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Samsung Electronics announced it will bring new, innovative features found on its flagship Galaxy S20 series to the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note10 series through an upcoming software update starting from March. Users will be able to capture content with the latest Galaxy camera software technology, including Single Take mode. Additionally, users will have access to a variety of software...
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SAMSUNG 321 app’s newest update now includes COVID 19 Hotline numbers to aid users for any concerns and emergencies related to the global pandemic.
A dedicated COVID 19 emergency button now displays the DOH and Red Cross' COVID 19 hotlines. Contacts for DOH, PNP and the Philippine Red Cross have been updated as well.
Launched in 2016, the app enables quick access to a...
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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. recently announced that it will introduce a new eco friendly packaging across its Lifestyle TV product portfolio in efforts to reduce the environmental footprint.
Samsung’s new ‘eco packaging’ made from eco friendly corrugated cardboard will be applied to The Serif, The Frame and The Sero, allowing customers easier recycling as well as...
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Smartphones have become an inseparable part of people’s daily life. From a simple device that connects one person to another, it now takes part in scheduling and tracking appointments, providing GPS locations, playing music, taking pictures, purchasing groceries, or putting information at users’ fingertips.
As one of the leading innovators in the world, Samsung shares ways...
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In this new reality of remote connectivity, staying engaged, informed and productive has never been more important. There are a number of easy ways for us to do our part to support the wellbeing of others, as well as ourselves.
Samsung is committed not only to helping Galaxy users stay informed on how to improve their own quality of life, but also to offer ideas to users as to how they...
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ABS CBN, the country’s leading media and entertainment company, continues to be the go to source of Filipinos for information and entertainment as its Facebook page hit more than 20 million likes and YouTube channel followed by more than 26 million, making both the most followed local accounts on the respective platforms.
ABS CBN’s Facebook is the first page by any Filipino...
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Thinking of what else you can do at home with your little ones?
It’s time to try flexing some creative muscle with your little ones while doing something new!
Keep them entertained with new curated Print & Play activities from HP. Suitable for ages 2 to 12, kids can try out hours of craft making, mazes, dot to dot drawing and many other puzzles.
Whether you...
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In line with its continuing support for digital COVID 19 response initiatives, PLDT Inc. through its Enterprise Group is providing Smart, TNT and Sun subscribers with free access to StaySafe.ph – a newly launched emergency response website for COVID 19 developed by Multisys Technologies Corporation
StaySafe.ph is a website that allows its users to protect their loved ones and...
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Leading life insurer Pru Life UK is offering free COVID 19 protection and Personal Accident (PA) coverage to safeguard Filipinos amid the coronavirus outbreak in the country. Under the program, Pru Life UK will offer free accident and death benefit to 500,000 Filipinos, in the unfortunate event that the individual passes away, including as a result of COVID 19. Health workers are entitled to...
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It’s been an eventful month of March. Aside from the worldwide pandemic and lockdowns, it’s also observed as International Women’s Month – which Gatorade and its creative agency DDB MNL capped off with an inspiring animated video that cheered on young women to keep going.
Gatorade’s #NothingBeatsGirls digital video derives inspiration from the...
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There now exists a definite duty for every Filipino to help stop the spread of COVID 19. And one of the simplest things we can do as individuals is to sanitize either by washing our hands thoroughly with soap and water on a regular basis or by using alcohol if handwashing is unfeasible.
Even before, and more so at this time of COVID 19, Hygienix has been making products that aim to...
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As the current third largest app distribution platform globally, the Huawei App Gallery is continuously and rapidly growing with more apps being available. It has now taken the next step to become a pioneering platform, through which countless users across the globe will be able to access smart digital services. The Huawei AppGallery is filled with various useful and fun apps like Facebook...
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Anime’s diverse and fantastical stories, vibrant styles and delicate lines are an art form that has evolved from its creative home in Japan, and grown in global popularity, variety and sophistication over the last fifty years. Today, we are proud to showcase the stunning world of Sol Levante; an original anime that is a culmination of art, technology, and curiosity.
The...
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In times like these when COVID 19 is affecting all of us greatly in every way, it’s more important than ever to not only be safe from disease and healthy, but also to be resourceful and practical.
With the right tools and materials, it’s very easy to make your own basic protective gear. Did you know that with some spare cloth, a printer, and a sewing machine, you can sew...
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Now you can donate to various charitable foundations and humanitarian agencies mobilizing relief and response efforts against COVID 19 through PayMaya's digital payments platform. The one stop digital donation facility that can be accessed online or in app is part of #OneAgainstCOVID19 drive that PayMaya launched with various partners to help raise funds for frontliners and...
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As the number of COVID 19 cases in the Philippines continues to escalate, the general public may take advantage of telemedicine services to avail of medical advice especially when staying at home or under quarantine.
Maridol D. Ylanan, CEO of Global Telehealth, Inc. which runs KonsultaMD, said telemedicine is a viable alternative to visits to hospital emergency rooms which should be...
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Pru Life UK, a leading life insurer and the pioneer of insuravest, or investment linked life insurance products in the Philippines, today announces the launch of Pulse, an all in one, first of its kind digital app to offer artificial intelligence (AI) powered holistic health management to consumers in the country. Through cutting edge tools and real time information, Pulse empowers consumers...
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The Galaxy Buds+ is Samsung’s latest wireless earbuds with dual dynamic speakers, delivering superior audio quality with rich treble and bass by acoustic specialists AKG. Talk time becomes smoother with the adaptive three mic system that changes responses to reduce outside noise in varying environments while preserving...
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After more than a year of not being seen together on screen, “Teen Royalties” Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla reunite for an action packed project that sees them sharing the many perks and rewards of going cashless through PayMaya’s “BalikBayad” campaign.
Serving as a follow up to PayMaya’s widely successful “Don’t Pay Cash.
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