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1st Virtual National Trade officially opens
1st Virtual National Trade officially opens
The 1st Virtual National Trade Fair was officially opened on Wednesday, January 27, through an online ceremony. Attendees from remote locations witnessed the event on the website virtualnationaltradefair.dti.gov.ph and on social media channels.
In his keynote address, Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez lauded the Filipino "bouncebackability" to endure extreme hardship by finding silver linings and hidden blessings in adversity. In addition to citing brighter economic prospects for 2021, Sec. Lopez also noted the DTI's role as a primary economic catalyst, saying: "Today's opening of this Virtual National Trade Fair is part of the Department's pivot to digital, and very much in keeping with the buzzwords in our mission statement, which are: innovative, competitive, job-generating, inclusive, and empowering."
Meanwhile Undersecretary Abdulgani Macatoman of the Trade Promotions Group pointed out that the domestic trade fairs carry a rich tradition of success for MSMEs, noting that in 2019, the three fairs organized that year had 115,000 visitors and generated PHP 193.44-million in revenues for 782 exhibitors.
Further, Usec. Macatoman noted that the Virtual National Trade Fair represents a move to the online world, in keeping with the demands of the times, saying: "Through this digital transformation, we are taking the initiative so our MSMEs can continue to expand their market presence not just in the domestic market but now in the borderless online marketplace."
For her part, Undersecretary Blesila Lantayona of the Regional Operations Group struck an upbeat note in her inspirational message, noting: "2021 holds much promise as we kick off the year with an event that we hope will give our MSMEs the much-needed boost to jumpstart their recovery. Moreover, bringing the National Trade Fair to the digital realm serves as another significant milestone for our MSMEs as they establish their market presence on an e-commerce platform. This opens up a world of possibilities, as our MSMEs become more accessible not only to domestic consumers but also to international buyers."
Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion Director Marievic Bonoan emphasized the B2B nature of the event as a venue to showcase the best products from the regions so MSMEs can secure bulk orders from institutional buyers from department stores, supermarket chains, hotels and restaurants, and even export consolidators. Product categories include fashion accessories and wearables, food and beverages, gifts and souvenirs, health and wellness, and home and living.
From January 27 to February 2, 2021, the Virtual National Trade Fair will be accessible online 24/7. On the first four days of the fair from January 27 to January 30, exhibitors will man their booths virtually during show hours from 10AM to 6PM. At that time, visitors can do real-time chats, meetings, and video calls. Beyond show hours and in the following days from January 31 to February 2, visitors can continue to visit the booths anytime and leave a message for the exhibitor.
The Virtual National Trade Fair is open to the public, and admission is free. Simply visit virtualnationaltradefair.dti.gov.ph and fill in your registration details. Be informed about the latest updates by following @virtualnatltradefair on Facebook and Instagram.
The Virtual National Trade Fair is organized by the Department of Trade and Industry's Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (DTI-BDTP) in collaboration with the DTI Regional Operations Group. For more information about the DTI-Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion, please follow their social media accounts @BDTP on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. You may also email bdtp@dti.gov.ph.
Reinvent Family Bonding With Globe and Disney’s “Unboxing Celebrations”
Reinvent Family Bonding With Globe and Disney’s “Unboxing Celebrations”
“Unboxing Celebrations” has a lot in store for kids and kids at heart, starting with easy DIY instructional videos that will surely pique the interest and creativity of the little ones. Last Christmas, it featured the following activities perfect for the whole family to enjoy:
Fun DIYs
Give the classic gingerbread house a twist by designing it based on Carl and Ellie’s charming home in Disney and Pixar’s “Up” or make time more exciting by decorating it with latte art inspired by “Frozen II”. And since cheese boards have become quite the trend today, learn how you can make it into a Mickey-themed one and impress your friends on social media.
Magical recipes
The kitchen is a place where a lot of magic can happen. Don your apron and let the kids give a hand in making tasty Frozen Snowflake Waffle Donut, Mickey Mouse Gingerbread Cookies, and Wookie Cookie Cups. They can also help in cleaning up after!
Crafts & Gift
Ideas
Bring out the scissors and glue because it’s crafting time! Have your kids create their own pretty Christmas decors like Disney Princes holiday trees, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Holiday Stocking, and Finding Dory Wreath to be displayed in your home.
Story Time
Finally, fans of the Frozen franchise will surely love to read or listen to more adventures of their favorite Frozen characters Elsa, Anna, and Olaf! Your children can even reenact these tales complete with costume and props.
Last December, Disney and Globe also brought Christmas experiences through a virtual DIY arts and crafts session with a first of its kind e-meet and greet with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, Christmas downloadable e-cards, and exclusive Disney gift boxes with surprise items from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars for lucky Globe customers.
You can still check
out and follow these videos on disney.ph/unboxingcelebrations
and watch out for more magical experiences you can do at home only from Globe
and Disney.
Xiaomi Introduces Redmi 9T in the Philippines
Xiaomi Introduces Redmi 9T in the Philippines
● Redmi 9T disrupts the
smartphone segment with exceptional performance and multi-day battery life
●
Redmi 9T released in the Philippines.
Price starts from P6,990,
48MP rear quad camera + 6000mAh + 18W fast charge.
Xiaomi Philippines today announced the addition of a new Redmi smartphone:
Redmi 9T. Redmi 9T was designed to deliver the exceptional performance and
multi-day battery life that users crave without compromising on photography
capabilities and overall design.
The
fun launch event played with Redmi 9T’s tagline, #PowerUp. In addition to
leveled up games and promos that highlighted the phone’s noteworthy features,
the evening also featured a powerful performance from Filipino parkour
athletes.
Redmi 9T
Develop cinematic photos, spend less time editing
Redmi
9T is a photography powerhouse with its 48MP AI quad rear-camera. The device’s
8MP ultra-wide angle camera accommodates large group photos and wide landscape
shots without cropping, while its 2MP macro lens and 2MP depth sensor enable
stunning close-up shots with professional-level bokeh. Redmi 9T is also
equipped with a new movie frame feature that gives photos a more cinematic look
and feel without editing. It also sports a new time-lapse feature which offers
various speed and duration values for shooting so users can capture creative
time-lapse photos without tapping a DSLR or other professional camera.
Performance shines through with powerful chipset and
high-capacity battery
Despite
its lightweight design, Redmi 9T packs a punch with its 6,000mAh (typ) battery
and Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 662 chipset. Combined with its 11nm energy-efficient
processor, Redmi 9T delivers higher performance with less heat production and
lower power consumption than previous generations. Moreover, MIUI battery
saving mode and reverse wired charging capabilities help maximize all-day, and
even multi-day usage.
The
Redmi 9T comes with 18W fast charging and an in-box 22.5W charger.
Durability and comfort join forces for a superior
smartphone experience
Redmi
9T features a modern and minimalistic design with its rounded corners and an
anti-fingerprint textured back. Its 6.53” FHD+ Dot Drop display with Corning®
Gorilla® Glass 3 offers a crisp and clear viewing experience and strong
protection against cracks and scratches.
Redmi
9T also comes with Widevine L1 and TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certifications
for a more enjoyable viewing experience. The device is available in four
delightful color variants: Carbon Gray, Twilight Blue, Sunrise Orange, and
Ocean Green.
More to love with expandable storage
Complete with Dual SIM and microSD expandable storage, Redmi 9T offers expandable storage of up to 512GB so users can keep their favorite apps, games, photos and videos all on one device. Infrared blaster support would come in handy on your Redmi 9T.
Price
and Availability
Redmi
9T will be available in 4GB + 64GB at a
price of PHP 6,990.00. Meanwhile, the 6GB + 128GB version will be available at
PHP 7,990.00. Both of Redmi 9T’s versions will be on sale at the Xiaomi
Philippines Flagship Store on on Lazada
and Shopee
on January 29, 2021. There will be a special offering of PHP500 off for the
4+64GB variant for 24 hours.
The
new Redmi 9T will also be available with exclusive freebies at Authorized Mi
Stores and resellers only during the official sale.
For
product images please refer to Redmi 9T.
Redmi 9T quick specs:
Camera |
48MP AI quad rear camera 48MP main camera: 1/2” sensor size,
1.6μm 4-in-1 Super Pixel, 0.8μm pixel size, f/1.79, 6P lens, AF 8MP ultra-wide angle camera :FOV 120°,
f/2.2 2MP macro camera: 1.75μm pixel size,
f/2.4, FF 2MP depth sensor: 1.75μm pixel size,
f/2.4 8MP selfie camera: 1.12μm pixel size,
f/2.05 |
Display |
6.53"
FHD+ Dot Drop display Corning®
Gorilla® Glass 3 front Brightness:
400 nits (typ) Color
temperature adjustment Sunlight
mode, Standard mode, Reading mode 2.0 TÜV
Rheinland Low Blue Light certification L1
Widevine certified |
Design |
Anti-fingerprint
texture back Available
colors: Carbon Gray, Twilight Blue, Sunrise Orange, Ocean Green Dimensions:
162.3mm x 77.3mm x 9.6mm Weight:
198g |
Performance |
Qualcomm®️
Snapdragon™ 662 mobile platform Qualcomm®️
Kryo™ 260, oct-core CPU, up to 2.0GHz Qualcomm®
Adreno™ 610 GPU 11nm
manufacturing process 3rd gen
Qualcomm® AI Engine UFS
2.1 (64GB)/UFS 2.2(128GB) storage Dual
speakers, dust blaster, Hi-Res Audio Certified |
Battery
and Charging |
6,000mAh
(typ) battery 18W
fast charging: In-box charger 22.5W, reverse wired charging* USB-C
port |
Connectivity** |
Dual
SIM + microSD: Expandable storage up to 512GB Bands:
2G: GSM: B2/3/5/8 3G:
WCDMA: B1/2/4/5/8 4G:
TDD-LTE: B38/40/41(2535-2655MHz) 4G:
FDD-LTE: B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/20/28 Wireless
Network: 2.4GHz/5GHz WIFI Bluetooth
5.0 IR
Blaster FM
radio (with headphones) |
Storage
variants |
4GB+64GB 6GB+128GB |
* No reverse wired charging cable included
in the box
** Connectivity varies in different
markets
For more information on Xiaomi Philippines, please visit Xiaomi’s official website
and information portal at https://www.mi.com/ph, or follow their official Facebook or Instagram for other exciting
updates.
Make This a Year for Reinvention With Globe and Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G and S21 Ultra 5G
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Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G and S21 Ultra 5G |
Make This a Year for Reinvention With Globe and Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G and S21 Ultra 5G
Pro-Grade Camera
With innovative features such as Unlimited Super Steady Video, Director’s View, Multi MIC Recording, Single Take, and a better Space Zoom, content creation is also made easy for everyone with the Galaxy S21 series.
Top of the Line Performance and Display
For a super smooth and optimized viewing experience, it also utilizes the Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display that supports a refresh rate of 48-140Hz for the S21 and S21+, and 10-140Hz for the S21 Ultra.
Platinum customers, on the other hand, can avail through their Relationship Managers, thru Thea, their Digital Assistant on Facebook Messenger (globe.co/thea-gp), or thru the link glbe.co/PlatS21. New and recontracting customers will also get limited-edition freebies that will round out the Galaxy Ecosystem experience for them.
Families Reinvent the Disney Experience with Globe At Home
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The highlight of it all was the virtual meet and greet with Mickey and Minnie, last December 27 where lucky customers had the chance to say hello and take photos with the special guests.
“Spending the holidays at home this year was a bit of a challenge since we still want to make it a memorable day especially for the kids. Fortunately, Globe At Home and Disney brought Unboxing Experiences for the whole family to enjoy including this virtual meet and greet featuring our favorite Disney characters,” shared Nikki Serquina, one of the parent attendees during the event.
Celebrities including the Arellanos with Iya, Drew, and Primo, and Neri Miranda also joined in the fun!
“No trips to Disney
right now so we felt very lucky and happy to at least get a taste of it through
this Unboxing Celebrations experience thanks to Globe,” Iya shared in her
Instagram post.
Know more about Globe At Home’s Unli Postpaid Plans and Prepaid Wifi by visiting shop.globe.com.ph/broadband.
UnionBank continues as Asia’s digital trailblazer beyond the tipping point of digital adoption
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Everyday experiences you can enjoy now that can get you free trips in the future
To those who share a love for travel, the past year may not have turned out to be the finest. Instead of ticking destinations off from one’s list, it was — unfortunately — setting aside trips and staying inside the safety of one’s home. But as time passed, people have also learned to adopt new habits and come up with fun ways to ease those travel cravings.
Here are a few good ways to stay inspired as people look forward to their dream getaway:
Cook
your own ethnic dish
Trying out local flavors is one of the most exciting parts of traveling. So, now is the perfect time to get to know the kitchen better and experiment with both familiar and unfamiliar flavors. For those who would want to dine out, going on a gastronomical journey can be a fun adventure with the wealth of cafes and restaurants abounding the country. As travelers dine and pay with a CEB GetGo Visa Card, they can also gather points which they can use for future travels.
Do
a staycation
Because sometimes, staying in a good accommodation is half the adventure. Avail of a 25% discount at RedDoorz when booking using the GetGo mobile app until January 31, 2021.
Book
flights, hotels in advance
With the travel industry picking up slowly but surely, airlines and hotels are offering big discounts and enticing perks. Travelers can start saving for trips-to-come as they earn points from buying travel essentials online through RebateMango and making reservations in Klook and Agoda using their CEB GetGo Visa Card.
Another exciting offer which cardholders
can take advantage of is the ‘Double-Dip’ feature from GetGo and UnionBank.
GetGo members can earn twice as much points on a single transaction when they use
their CEB GetGo VISA Card on GetGo’s lifestyle partners.
Enjoy a coffee or tea with GetGo
Get a Php100 worth of Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf voucher code when you spend at least Php2000 on a single-receipt transaction with any merchant using your new card, when you apply for a CEB GetGo Debit Card until February 28, 2021.
Until borders open and a more ideal time comes around, enjoying everyday experiences that are just as rewarding can get us closer to our dream destination. Start earning points now with the CEB GetGo Visa Card and #FlyForFreeFaster with Cebu Pacific.
Smart Araneta Coliseum opens 2021 with virtual Wish Music Awards
After months of quarantine lockdown, the Big Dome comes alive this year with an OPM celebration brought by the much-anticipated Wish 107.5 Music Awards.
The 6th annual Wish Music Awards will be broadcasted live from the Smart Araneta Coliseum on January 17, 2021, Sunday, with Gretchen Ho and Christian Bautista as hosts.
Since mass gathering remains prohibited under the latest quarantine restrictions, the audience will have the chance to view the Livestream on the official Youtube page of Wish FM. (https://www.youtube.com/user/WishFM1075official).
The lineup of performers includes Asia’s Soul Supreme Kristine KZ Tandingan, hip-hop phenomenon Gloc-9, folk-pop ensemble Ben&Ben, P-Pop breakthrough SB19, pop troupe Music Hero, iconic OPM band Parokya ni Edgar, rising rapper Michael Pacquiao, singer-songwriters Clara Benin, Leanne and Naara, Reese Lansangan, Keiko Necesario, vocal group The Wishfuls, and Australian singer-songwriter Guy Sebastian.
Winners from 20 categories will be named. Among the categories is the newly-created and timely Best Quarantine-Produced Song, which recognizes OPM artists "who have challenged the limitations brought forth by the pandemic to come up with a fresh release that best resonates with people during these challenging times." The winners will be determined based on public voting and on a panel of judges.
In 2020, the Big Dome was able to stage events such as the sold-out Valentine concert of Regine Velasquez and Sarah Geronimo in February, and the opening of the 45th season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) in March before the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily closed down the coliseum.
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