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#SupportLocalAtSM this Independence Day from your home!

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 essential needs – and we’ll have them delivered to you in a few taps! “This Independence Day, we encourage everyone to buy local as a way to help businesses, especially Filipino brands and homegrown MSMEs, who have been greatly affected by this pandemic,” said Jonjon San Agustin, SM Supermalls senior vice president for marketing. Here’s a list of local finds you can check out at SM this Philippine Independence Day: ABE’s crunchy Knockout Knuckles Crispy Pata available for takeout or delivery at SM Megamall. 1. Filipino Food & Beverage. Crispy Pata, Kare Kare, Banana Chips, Tablea Chocolate, Cordillera Coffee, Suman Latik – these are just some

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Housing loans now made seamless and faster for OFWs with Nook, AQWIRE partnership

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 OFWs. Under this collaboration, OFWs will be able to obtain and complete a home loan process application and secure a trusted payment process despite being away from the Philippines. Through Nook, OFWs can find the right housing loan and submit documents online for the approval of a major local bank. Upon approval of the housing loan, settlements to the bank can be coursed through AQWIRE’s platform.  According to a survey done by New Perspective Media Group in 2019, property assets remain as the top investment choice for most Filipinos, especially in the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf. More Filipinos are still considering propert

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SKY FIBER GIVES QUICK ACCESS TO THE HOTTEST STREAMING APPS AT A RELIABLE INTERNET SPEED

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 to 200 Mbps, eliminating the woes commonly experienced with online viewing such as intermittent buffering, slow loading, and disrupted connection. “SKY Fiber understands the evolving needs of our Filipino consumers and forging (Over-The-Top) OTT partnerships complements our fiber-fast internet service. This is very timely since Filipinos are watching more content online as they continue to stay home at this time,” Claudia Suarez, SKY’s Consumer Products Group Head said. “Viewers today want more options, more control, and have a seamless viewing experience. That’s why having quick access to a wide variet

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Pru Life UK extends free COVID-19 protection sign-up offer until June 15 for Filipinos through health app, Pulse

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 and PA coverage — a one-time, 45-day insurance against the unfortunate event that the individual passes away as a result of COVID-19 or an accident. This limited, exclusive offer is available to the first 500,000 persons who register their profiles on the Pulse app until June 15, 2020. The coverage is effective from the date of registration. Filipinos, aged 18 to 64 and residing in the Philippines, who have registered for this offer on the Pulse app will be entitled to a death benefit or lump sum amount of Php 100,000 for the bereaved family if the insured passes away due to accident, or as a result of COVID-19, subject t

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Pru Life UK helps Filipinos understand their health better through Healthcheck and Digital Twin on Pulse

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 clock. “Pulse is part of our ‘We DO Health’ commitment to inspire a healthier lifestyle among Filipinos. Through innovative features within the app such as Healthcheck and Digital Twin, we hope to promote holistic health management and encourage users to make more informed lifestyle choices in order to achieve their health goals. This is also in line with our ambition to make healthcare affordable and accessible to everyone,” says Pru Life UK SVP and Chief Customer Marketing Officer Allan Tumbaga.  One of the key features on Pulse is Healthcheck, an AI-driven health assessment powered by UK-based he

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HP learn from home essentials boost kids' education

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 day. Fun learning for little ones Recognizing the parents’ efforts to stimulate their child’s mind and to help prepare them for online education, HP is offering instant playtime ideas and a range of activities to enhance learning at home, as it invites everyone to Print, Play & Learn. The Print, Play & Learn site (https://www8.hp.com/ph/en/printers/printandplay/index.html) provides free worksheets, coloring pages, puzzles and other amazing printable arts and crafts that encourages 2 to 12-year-old kids to discover and explore their creativity, all while having fun. These printable materials are create

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Jollibee Foods Corporation and PayMaya pioneer conversational commerce with ‘cashless’ ordering chatbot

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 meals via the Facebook Messenger channels of  Jollibee, Burger King, Chowking, Mang Inasal, and Red Ribbon -- which are all currently running on beta version.  This will soon be available in the Facebook messenger of Greenwich as well. All they need to do is type “#order” and send this to the Facebook chatbot of their favorite JFC restaurant, select the meal they’d like to order, pay by selecting their preferred cashless payment option, and wait for their food to be delivered in their homes. As an added treat, customers can get up to 100% cashback when they pay using their PayMaya registered mobile number u

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Is your immune system healthy enough amid the pandemic?

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 Our immune system is made up of a very complex network of cells and protein that defends our body against infections. Among its main components include the white blood cells, antibodies, complement cascade, lymphatic system, spleen, thymus, and the bone marrow—all serving as our body’s guardians against pathogens. According to a study by Clark WR, entitled “In Defense of Self: How the Immune System Really Works in Managing Health and Disease,” our immune system has three types of responses—innate and adaptive. Innate response refers to the natural barriers we have against disease-causing pathogens. For instance, our skin acts as a ba

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JobStreet empowers displaced workers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

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 portal leader JobStreet.com launched its #TogetherAhead initiative with its commitment to be at the forefront in rebuilding businesses and careers. Through the #TogetherAhead initiative, JobStreet’s COVID-19 Jobs and Resources Hub provides job opportunities fit for the condition nowadays such as home-based or freelance. The microsite presents information on financial assistance available from the government to guide employees and companies in their applications. It also publishes critical information resources from JobStreet’s extensive network to motivate jobseekers for their next career path and to guide

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Have fun labeling with Brother’s Labeler Bundles!

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-D210 standalone label maker (P3,840), which can print on up to 12mm TZe tape, is a great place to start making your own labels. It comes with a wide variety of symbols and frames to decorate your labels with, and makes high-quality labels with auto-lamination for an affordable price. The high-quality Brother PT-D400 label printer (P4,740) gets you more memory, with up to 50 slots for your most used labels, and more flexibility by being able to print up to three lines. When you want the best performance, you can go for the Brother PT-D600 label printer (P7,240) with a full-color LCD screen, printing on up to 24mm TZe tape,

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