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Smart boosts SM Cyber Month 2022

Monday, August 15, 2022



Tech-savvy customers of leading mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) will get to enjoy amazing deals at the SM Cyber Month for the whole month of August 2022.

Launched at the SM Mall of Asia, shoppers will have the chance to find the right promos and gadgets that they need to level up their home, gaming, mobile, and productivity.

Mobile users who are looking for a powerful data pack to support their entertainment, gaming, and social media needs may also purchase Smart Power All 99 at the booth. This data pack gives subscribers 8GB access to all sites and apps, unlimited TikTok and unlimited texts to all networks valid for 7 days for only Php99. Meanwhile, customers who will avail of participating Smart Signature Plans from August 1 to 10, 2022 will also receive a free drawstring bag or reusable tote bag that they can use when they shop in the mall.

For those looking for the best connectivity for their homes on a budget, Smart Bro Home Wifi demo units have been set up in the Smart Home section to give them an idea of how their living and work-from-home spaces could look like, with the right gadgets, powered by the fastest network of Smart.

“Our strong partnership with SM allows us to reach more Filipinos with our customer-centric offers that help make their lives easier and more enjoyable through technology. Our Smart 4G and 5G networks provide them with their connectivity needs for productivity, entertainment, social media, and gaming,” said Precy P. Katigbak, FVP and Head of National Key Accounts at PLDT and Smart.

“For this year’s Cyber Month, we are focusing on innovations on the Internet of Things category, and latest consumer gadget trends that provide interactive experiences for our customers. We are glad to have Smart as our partner while we continue to look for ways to give our SM customers the best deals for their Smart home and other technology needs,” said Mark Ramilo, Group Marketing Manager – Cyberzone.


Philippines' Best Mobile Coverage

Smart subscribers can make the most of their mobile experiences powered by Smart, which delivers the country’s Best Mobile Coverage as cited by Ookla, the global leader in mobile and broadband network intelligence.

Prior to earning the Best Mobile Coverage citation from Ookla, Smart also dominated the April 2022 Mobile Network Experience Report by independent mobile analytics firm Opensignal, covering the essential aspects of service, especially speed and experience.
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Going Global With BTS: Samsung Launches Worldwide Music Video Takeover at Galaxy Unpacked 2022



Global pop music artist BTS is at the forefront of the music scene — and, through a global takeover at Galaxy Unpacked 2022, the group had the opportunity to sweep the world once again.

At this year’s Galaxy Unpacked, Samsung Electronics unveiled two never-before-seen digital films starring BTS at iconic public places across five major cities: Times Square in New York City and Piccadilly Circus in London (August 10 at 4 p.m. EST), COEX in Seoul and Shibuya in Tokyo (August 13 at 11 a.m. KST) and Kudamm in Berlin.

The first digital film, “Galaxy x BTS: Unfold your world with Z Flip4,” highlighted new experiences offered by the Galaxy Z Flip4. The video, featuring “Yet To Come (The Most Beautiful Moment)” by BTS, celebrated Samsung’s newest shade Bora Purple and showed a future full of potential and possibility. The second video was a brand-new digital film to “Over the Horizon 2022 by SUGA of BTS,” a reimagining of the iconic tune that SUGA participated in producing last year in honor of the ringtone’s 10th anniversary.

With its new larger-than-life campaign, Samsung is telling its users loud and clear — no matter how the future unfolds, by dreaming big, our best moments are still yet to come.

Relive the magic by checking out the photos from the global premiere below, and stay tuned to the Samsung YouTube channel for more BTS and Galaxy Unpacked content.

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Canva shares visual communication tips for more effective learning



The opening of classes is just around the corner. While teachers and students will slowly shift back to face-to-face classes this year, visual communication will continue to be an important tool for learning.
To continue making classrooms visually interactive and engaging, here are some balik-eskwela tips from Canva:

Design visually appealing worksheets, learning materials, and school posters 

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Sheila Micah Yao, a Canva teacher ambassador from Cauayan, Isabela, started her online business where she first discovered Canva. When classes officially resumed online, she returned to teaching and used Canva to create visually appealing worksheets and learning materials for her students.

Canva has thousands of printable worksheet templates that are free to customize, download, and use for any grade level. To learn more about how teachers can create, communicate and engage students with Canva for Education, Canva also offers design tutorials from engaging students with presentations to designing storyboard activities.

For all your back to school needs, check out Canva’s brand new templates for an awesome school year. Simply change your language to English (Philippines) to search for "Back to School" templates. Check out more back to school resources here.

Enhance class photos with Canva’s image-editing features

Whether it’s for your class officer board or new class IDs, you can easily enhance and add texts or frames on your students’ photos using Canva. 

Claudine Mallari Buan, a teacher from Camias High School in Porac, Pampanga, surprised her students with a free graduation photoshoot last June. She edited the photos using Canva’s image-editing capabilities. From adding stickers, graphics, and frames, to removing backgrounds, Canva can help you make your photos stand out.

Prep for the upcoming school year by attending Canva for Pinoy Teachers’ back to school webinar

To support teachers in their successful return to school, Canva Philippines will be holding “Canva EskweLIVE: Kickstart Your Face-to-Face Classes with Canva Tools,” a free learning session which will be hosted on the Canva for Pinoy Teachers Community on Facebook on August 10, 2022 at 4:30-6:00 PM. The session will feature a wellbeing talk from Canva Philippines Learning Designer Geryl Minguillo and graphic design demo with Senior Brand Designer Yuni Lao.

In 2020, Canva launched Canva for Education which allows K-12 educators to create and personalize lesson plans, infographics, posters, videos, and collaborate with their students for free. Canva Philippines also introduced Canva Eskwela, an online hub of learning resources that features free and visually engaging content especially tailored for educators and learners in the Philippines. 

Now celebrating its 8th anniversary in the Philippines, Canva continues to empower educators and students with access to the collaborative visual communication platform.

To learn more about Canva, visit www.canva.com or follow Canva on Facebook and Instagram. Canva is also available for download on App Store and Play Store.
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Do it Better at Home and in life with Lucky and Jessy Manzano

Friday, August 12, 2022

Watch the power couple in this new PLDT Home video




As two of the most sought-after celebrities in the Philippines, power couple Luis Manzano and Jessy Mendiola-Manzano know all about living a life juggling all their passions. Aside from their on-camera projects, the Manzanos are also well-known content creators, entrepreneurs, and loving fur-parents to their dogs -- Chanel, Chewy, Louis, and Sky.


With multiple online work and activities, it is vital for the couple always to have the fastest connection at home. That is why in PLDT Home’s newest Do It Better campaign, the Manzanos show how the country’s fastest home broadband network suits their different lifestyles and needs with the best digital products and services. In addition, the Manzanos gave us a glimpse of their daily life and how PLDT Home enables them to handle tasks such as vlogging, holding meetings, arranging their finances, and taking care of their pets, to name a few.


“The internet is a vital part of our everyday lives. It helps us to connect and learn new things. When you are open to learning new things and exploring new possibilities, you will surely be able to do things better at home and in life,” said Jessy Mendiola-Manzano.



“The fastest connection of PLDT Home makes everything simpler. We live in an age where everything must be quick and instant. So having a fast and efficient connection gives you more chances to do things better for yourself and others in a day, whatever hat you have on,” Luis Manzano added.


Life at home made better







As Filipinos embrace a more digital lifestyle, PLDT Home continues to address the demand for better, faster, and stronger connections.


With the fastest Home Fiber plans, subscribers can do more at home. The whole family can comfortably watch their favorite shows on HBO GO, Lionsgate Play, and Viu, or work, study, create content, level up in their games, and enjoy the convenience of smart gadgets in the home.


With the fastest internet speeds, families can do all these and more without worrying about having enough bandwidth for everyone.


PLDT Home remains the undisputed fastest broadband in the Philippines for five consecutive years after it was once again awarded at the Ookla Speedtest Awards Q1-Q2 2022. PLDT bested all major internet providers in the Philippines, achieving a speed score of 77.91. It also logged the fastest download and upload speeds at 210.83 Mbps and 234.21 Mbps, respectively.


Learn more about how you can #DoItBetter at home and in life powered by the fastest fixed internet, PLDT Home. Watch Luis and Jessy Manzano on PLDT Home’s video here. Visit this link to find your family's best PLDT Home Fiber plan.
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Shopee, DTI partner for the 3rd ASEAN Online Sale

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, launched its third ASEAN Online Sale Day in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Bureau of International Trade Relations (BITR) last August 8 to 10. This annual sale celebrated the 55th founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) by showcasing different local and regional products on Shopee’s platform. Over the last three years, the ASEAN Online Sale has consistently offered users a wide range of quality products from across the region to offer users an enjoyable online shopping experience.




Shopee’s continued partnership with the DTI for the third iteration of the ASEAN Online Sale is a testament to both organizations’ commitment to make quality products even more accessible for users all over the Philippines. Throughout the duration of the sale, Filipinos were able to conveniently shop for their favorite Southeast Asian products on Shopee.



Marievic M. Bonoan, Director at the DTI - Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion, said, “The DTI is happy to partner with Shopee once again for the ASEAN Online Sale Day to support our goal of driving e-commerce forward in the Philippines. We are humbled to have connected even more buyers with quality products through Shopee’s platform. We will continue to craft even more projects and initiatives that will push for e-commerce growth across the country.”



Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, shared, “Through our partnership with the DTI for the ASEAN Online Sale, we strengthen our commitment to transcend borders and make online shopping more accessible and convenient for our users. We are thrilled to offer our users quality products from all over the region. We look forward to maximizing our platform’s reach to deliver an even better online shopping experience for all.”



During this year’s campaign, Shopee users enjoyed discounts of up to 90% off and exclusive vouchers on a wide assortment of products from Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines.



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Bayad forged partnership with PopTV, enabling real-time subscription bills payment services

Monday, August 8, 2022


Bayad, a pioneer and trusted brand in the outsourced payment collection service in the Philippines, has forged partnership with PopTV, a mass market video-on-demand service provider that offers streaming subscription for Filipino blockbusters, classics, teleseries, KDramas, animes and diverse international content, thru its POPTV PINAS App.

The said application can be downloaded at Google Play, Huawei App Gallery, Samsung Galaxy Store, or Apple AppStore, with subscription packages that are accessible for only P20 (for 2 days), P49 (for 10 days), P99 (for 30 days), or P300 (for 6 months). 

Through the said partnership, Bayad will be onboarding the subscription bills payment capability of PopTV, allowing its customers to pay thru Bayad’s over the counter touchpoints such as at Bayad Centers and at Bayad Partners. Aside from this, digital payments will also be available thru the Bayad App and its web-based bills payment facility, Bayad Online.

Bayad President and CEO, Lawrence Y. Ferrer shared, “As we face business reinvention amidst the new normal, we are proactive in building and strengthening partnerships with reliable brands like PopTV. Through our partnership, we are confident that we will enable technological and social convergence, as we provide smart entertainment solutions and convenient customer experience.”

PopTV CEO, Jyotirmoy Saha also shared “Partnering with Bayad gives us the utmost confidence to efficiently deliver our services while making entertainment an integral part of the Filipino daily life. Together with Bayad, we will redefine financial inclusion and strengthen social connectedness.”

For companies and institutions that are interested to be part of Bayad’s extensive biller network, you may send an email to partnerships@bayad.com or call at +63 998 963 7880. Bayad enables partners to attain nationwide presence and provides end-to-end support services - for efficient payment and collection processing.

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Emirates invites First Officers to let their careers take flight and enjoy the Dubai lifestyle

 

Emirates, the world’s largest operator of Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s, is looking to recruit First Officers who meet the airline’s exceptional standards in safety, technical prowess, and customer experience. Successful candidates can look forward to climbing new career heights with Emirates’ all wide-body fleet and ever-expanding global route network, and enjoy an excellent lifestyle in dynamic Dubai.

For pilots, a future with Emirates means flying to diverse destinations across the airline’s network spanning six continents and 140 destinations. It also means flying one of the world’s youngest and most modern fleet, now numbering 265 Airbus and Boeing aircraft. With Emirates’ continuous investments in renewing its fleet, the airline’s pilots will also be flying Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, Boeing 777-Xs and Airbus A350-900s in the coming years.


Emirates’ pilots complete robust, evidence-based training programs in-house with highly skilled instructors in specially designed environments. The airline’s cutting-edge training facility houses 10 full-flight simulators for Boeing 777s and Airbus 380s.

The airline’s growth offers numerous opportunities for natural career progression – first officers can steadily grow to become captains, technical pilots, standards’ captains, examiners, and instructors.

Emirates offers a range of benefits designed for pilots and their families to lead a fulfilling lifestyle – competitive tax-free salary, generous accommodation and education allowance, and excellent medical and dental cover. Employees enjoy concessional cargo and travel benefits for the entire family, even friends’ tickets, across the airline’s global network. What’s more, the Emirates Platinum card offers a range of privileges and discounts across thousands of retail and hospitality outlets locally and globally.

Pilots can bid for preferred flights and destinations on Emirates’ advanced rostering system to ensure they have the opportunity to spend quality time with their loved ones on special days. On a typical work day, Emirates’ flight deck crew are chauffeured to and from home and journey through the fast-track check-in facilities at the airline’s headquarters.

Flight and cabin crew from over 160 nationalities enjoy a collaborative camaraderie that reflects the multicultural milieu of Emirates’ hub Dubai. The city’s reputation as a safe, secure, vibrant and tech-savvy city is well-known. Major annual sporting events, a full range of lifestyle activities, first-class hospitality and dining, spectacular attractions, international schools and hospitals and excellent infrastructure all come together to make Dubai a city of choice for millions of expatriates.

As air travel continues to soar, Emirates is ramping up its services from one of the world’s busiest and best airports – the award-winning Dubai International. 

Candidates applying for the position of First Officer must have experience on multi-engine, multi-crew aircraft, a valid ICAO Airline Pilot License, and a minimum experience of 2,000 flying hours on 20-tonne MTOW (maximum take-off weight) aircraft. Interested candidates can check out the eligibility criteria in full and apply online here: https://www.emiratesgroupcareers.com/pilots/.
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COMCO SEA bags 30 awards and 4 top award nominations for 2022 Quill Awards

Trailblazing communications agency COMCO Southeast Asia received 30 awards and 4 top award nominations for various projects from the prestigious 19th Philippine Quill Awards of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). This year’s Quill Awards, titled ‘MOVE,’ is the biggest one yet with winners selected from a pool of over 800 entries after rigorous evaluation and deliberation.




COMCO SEA was nominated for Agency of the Year and the Top Award in Communication Management for the second season of the Write to Ignite Blogging Project under the ‘Media Relations’ and ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ categories, as well as the Top Award in Communication Training and Education for the Camp COMCO House Wars.

In Division 1 of the awards, centered around Communication Management, COMCO SEA won 19 awards in various projects, some of which include COMCO’s Blazing Sapphire: 5th Anniversary Celebration and “Meaningful Storytelling: The COMCO Southeast Asia Brand Evolution.”

The Agency received 2 awards in Division 3 for Communication Training and Education with the Camp COMCO House Wars and “Igniting Social Good: The COMCO Southeast Asia and World Vision Cause Marketing for Good Initiative.”

COMCO SEA was also recognized for its excellence in Communication Skills under Division 4, receiving 9 awards for numerous projects including Eastern Communications’ “Championing High Touch - Eastern Communications' Blink and Our Strong Tomorrow Thanksgiving Night” and its “Igniting Southeast Asia's Pop Culture - The SEA Wave Digital Magazine”.

COMCO Southeast Asia is a global award-winning communications agency with its headquarters in the Philippines and connections in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand. It has recently launched COMCO Middle East & Africa based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and has worked on more than 90 local and international brands. After receiving a total of over 135 awards from local and international award-giving bodies, COMCO continues to push for its brand of Meaningful Storytelling to Ignite Brand Love, Social Change, Talent Growth, and Regional Collaboration.

To know more about COMCO Southeast Asia, visit comcosea.com. Follow them on social media: facebook.com/comco.southeastasia on Facebook, linkedin.com/company/comcosea and @comco_sea on both Instagram and Twitter.
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Understanding CoVid-19 symptoms and how to manage them

The first few months of the year have flown by and it is a month past midyear now, but the number of positive cases is still on the rise. While the new normal is less strict now, everyone is still cautious in avoiding the virus, since the data for the past six months have shown that the spike in Covid19 cases started happening again in early June. Since then the majority of the community has been experiencing CoVid-19 symptoms such as fever, muscle pain, and sore throat.




And as a result of the continued quarantine experiences, since the pandemic started, Filipinos are now accustomed to relying on over-the-counter medicines to relieve symptoms.



Here are a few tips to manage CoVid-19 symptoms using over-the-counter medicines:


Fever - Fever is a temporary increase in body temperature, a way for the immune system to fight off an illness. Drinking plenty of water, taking a bath regularly, and dressing comfortably in a well-ventilated area can help relieve fever. It can also be reduced by taking over-the-counter medications like the Ibuprofen Advil Liqui-Gel.


Chills - Chills are involuntary body responses when the body is trying to regulate its temperature. Shivering and trembling cause the muscles to contract and relax which warms up the body. Wearing several layers of clothes, staying in a warm place, and drinking hot chocolate, coffee or tea can help manage chills. It can also be relieved by taking Ibuprofen, like the Advil Liqui-Gel.


Muscle Aches and Pains - Muscle pain is an aching or sharp pain in the body that can be a symptom of many different conditions. Gentle stretches and getting enough rest helps alleviate the discomfort of aches and pain. But for quick relief, Ibuprofen Advil Liqui-Gel can aid muscle pain as it absorbs almost two times faster than the ordinary ibuprofen tablets.


Nausea, Vomiting, and Diarrhea - Nausea is an uneasiness of the stomach that often results in the urge to vomit. Nausea accompanied by vomiting and diarrhea makes the body lose electrolytes like sodium, which are crucial for the body to function. Staying hydrated with water, coconut water, oral rehydration solutions, or sports drink help the body to replenish electrolytes.


Cough - Coughing is a body reflex reaction to get rid of the irritants in the air passages. Boiling and drinking Lagundi leaves helps in soothing cough. Drinking herbal tea with honey also helps reduce mucus secretion and cough.


Sore Throat - A sore throat is a pain, or irritation of the throat that often worsens when swallowing, making it more difficult to eat, drink, and even talk. Drinking herbal tea like ginger tea and gargling lukewarm water with salt helps reduce swelling and irritation. Having readily-available medications like Ibuprofen Advil Liqui-Gel can also help with the pain that’s located a little deeper in the glands.



As everyone continues to face the current situation with courage, to feel more at ease, it is advisable to maintain a healthy body with proper nutrition and to have Ibuprofen Advil Liqui-Gel ready in your bag, which can help alleviate pain such as headache, backache, muscle, and joint pain, menstrual pain, etc.



It is important to always read the label prior to use. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor. To know more about Advil, visit facebook.com/Advil-PH.






For assistance, contact the Department of Health (DOH) hotlines via 1555 for all subscribers, (02) 894-COVID (26843), and through DOH Telemedicine partners at bit.ly/FreeTelemed. For more information, follow the DOH Facebook page and join the DOH Viber Group.









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Tips on how to make the most out of your online grocery shopping

Saturday, August 6, 2022

One great thing with the new normal is the convenience of shopping for our groceries online. Here are some tips to maximize your budget and time on your next digital shopping journey with MetroMart - the #1 online grocery delivery service in the Philippines.




Make a list


Just like a physical trip to the store, go into the shopping platform with a plan, and stick to it. For example, try writing down all your meals for the coming week so you know all the ingredients you’ll need. If you come across something you like but can’t buy yet, don’t worry; click the heart or like button, and you can add it to your wishlist for later!


Save through sales


Try to schedule your checkout time when there’s a sale. These are usually during payday periods like the 15th and end of every month. Check out featured items on sale in MetroMart’s “Payday Specials” to score a big bargain. In this way, you not just save with your online shopping by foregoing the gasoline and transportation expenses, but you also get more savings on your groceries and essentials.


Buy in bulk


Take advantage of the wholesale and retail prices of supermarkets such as UltraMega, that’s now also available on MetroMart! Re-stocking for your home pantry or your sari-sari store is now 1, 2, easy, and just a few taps on your phone. Especially with the wide selection of items with budget- and retailer-friendly prices from UltraMega Supermarket. You can also avail of FREE Delivery for orders with a minimum spend of ₱1,000 until August 2.


Pay and get more discounts


All customers of MetroMart have a wide selection of modes of payment for their online shopping. These include Cash on Delivery, via e-wallet through GCash, or via Debit/Credit cards with leading banks nationwide. In addition, even more promos and discounts will be available through the different modes of payment availed by the customer.



Buy for your special someone


Did you know that you can order your groceries with MetroMart and then get them delivered to another address, even when you’re out of town or abroad? This would be especially helpful if you want fresh vegetables and food for your family, but they’re in a different location. What’s really cool too is that MetroMart has expanded to new locations throughout the Philippines like in Davao, Bicol, Cabanatuan, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo, Palawan, and Pangasinan. The immense convenience of online grocery shopping is definitely for every Pinoy!


Try new things, love local


Sometimes, you never know what kind of food you may want to try or what you’ll suddenly need for your home. Never fear; go straight into your MetroMart app and order immediately! Besides the leading supermarkets, MetroMart has other specialty stores in different categories like hardware, toys, novelty items, pet care, food products, furniture, and medicine. It’s a great way to check out and support new brands by remarkable Pinoy entrepreneurs, all in the comfort of your home and on your smartphone.


Stay tuned for many upcoming promos, discounts, and sales events at MetroMart this 2022. Carpe diem and carpe discounts, happy shopping!





MetroMart is the #1 online grocery delivery service in the Philippines. Our grocery partners include Robinsons Supermarket, S&R (with or no membership card required), Landmark, The Marketplace, Shopwise, All Day Supermarket, Merrymart, and over 500+ specialty store retailers like Pet Express, Baby Company, Toy Kingdom, Toys R Us, National Book Store, Office Warehouse, Southstar Drug, and AllDay Rx. Customers can order from their favorite stores on the MetroMart app and have it delivered to their door in less than 2 hours! For more updates on MetroMart, like and follow us on Facebook at https://facebook.com/MetroMartPH. Order groceries online or download the app via https://bit.ly/DownloadNowMM
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