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Three teams emerged as winners in the recently concluded “Klimathon: Our Race Towards A Net Zero Reality,” a joint initiative of the Climate Change Commission (CCC) and Nestlé Philippines that provided a platform for the youth to develop innovative and sustainability-based solutions addressing the impacts of climate change.
The Klimathon grand finals ceremony was held virtually on April 22, 2022 with the top ten finalists presenting their project concepts to the judges chaired by Dr. Maria Angela Zafra of the National Panel of Technical Experts of CCC, with members Ms. Adona Princesa San Diego of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR); Ms. Laarni Piloton of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST); Ms. Antoinette Taus, UNEP Goodwill Ambassador and founder of CORA Philippines; and Ms. Jasmine Estacio, Innovation Portfolio Management Head of Nestlé Philippines.
The proposals were judged based on their relevance to climate action, innovativeness, community impact, and sustainability.
Team Econique from
the Ateneo De Naga University bagged the third place for their entry, “PH Green
Energy Harvesting Using Modified Triboelectric Nanogenerator (M-TENG),” while
Team Genoplas from The Mabini Academy placed second for their proposal,
“GENOPLAS: A Revolutionary Sustainable Multifunctional Bioplastics from
Upcycled Fish Waste Components.”
Team Neutralizer from the University of Mindanao emerged as the first-ever Klimathon Champions with their project concept, “Synthesis of Engineered Bamboo Nanocomposite Through Sol-Gel Technique: A Breakthrough in Automated Vertical Farming using Hydroponics in the Philippines.
“We are really honored to become the first-ever Klimathon Champions. All our hard work over the past six months to hone and improve our proposal has been worth it. We would like to thank CCC and Nestlé Philippines for believing in what the youth can do for the environment; for giving us the opportunity to showcase our ideas and learn first-hand from industry experts through the mentorship program,” said Jeremiah Malalis and Larry Competente from Team Neutralizer
The top three winning
teams received cash prizes that they can use as seed money to further develop
and/or implement their project concepts. Special awards were also given to
teams that developed embodying and promoting gender empowerment, originality,
and community participation:
“As we commemorate Earth Day, let us continue to invest more in our youth, in our communities, and in our creativity and intellect as a nation towards sustainability and resiliency. This is the only way to go in order for us to secure a better future for our nation,” said Secretary Robert E.A. Borje, Vice-Chairperson and Executive Director of CCC.
During the program, House Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda expressed her support for the Filipino youth and what they are doing for the environment through a special message.
“It is encouraging to see young people already very heavily involved in climate action, all the more because you are doing this in the face of immense challenges and uncertainties because of the pandemic. You are an inspiration to us all,” Deputy Speaker Legarda said. “The next few years ahead will be critical in securing a livable future for humanity. To do so, we will need to stimulate and scale up innovation. The youth of the world are going to be key partners in this endeavor.”
The youth
participants committed to use their capabilities toward net-zero greenhouse
gas (GHG) emissions through the Klimathon Pledge led by Ms. Antoinette Taus.
In his closing
remarks, Nestlé Philippines Chairman and CEO Kais Marzouki emphasized the
importance of initiatives like the Klimathon in keeping with the inclusive
approach of empowering the youth and consumers to take action.
“Through Klimathon, we are privileged to be able to work with the youth in particular, providing a platform for developing science-based solutions to climate change,” he said. “To our youth participants, you are among the most passionate and creative members of society, and you can make a difference. It is for you to apply the knowledge and insights that you have gained, to be the changemakers that the world needs today.”
In order to achieve
its goal of net-zero GHG emissions by 2050, Nestlé Philippines continues to engage
in partnerships with like-minded stakeholders and work with different sectors
in the country.
Verbal
abuse can often be confusing not just for the survivors but also for the
abusers because it manifests differently—gaslighting, judging, blaming,
name-calling, condescension, and verbal threats, among others.
According
to the Gender Watch Against Violence
and Exploitation (GWAVE), verbal abuse often contributes to psychological abuse experienced by
women and can be penalized as a violation of RA 9262 or the Anti-Violence
Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004.
The Invisible Battle: How to Watch Out and Speak Out against Verbal Abuse
“Violence in the homes is not ‘away pamilya’ and is everybody’s concern,” says GWAVE Executive Director, Sheema Bajana-Samson. “People should be vigilant and watch out for signs of abuse through what is heard verbally and body language as well.”
GWAVE is one of many non-government
organizations and independent agencies that helps rescue survivors by offering
legal assistance and rehabilitation.
“We have survivors also accompany their fellow survivors in hearings, and they do home visitations to other survivors as a form of moral support towards each other.” continues Bajana-Samson. “We’re happy to share that we now have a number of survivors who are emotionally and psychologically ready to become advocates themselves.”
In
celebration of International Women’s Month, and the advocacy to build a better
world for women, Avon sounds the call to #SpeakOut, take a stand and be
more self-aware to help others fight verbal and other forms of abuse.
Based on a global study of more than eight thousand women in eight countries, including the Philippines, found that one in five women are consistently subjected to verbal abuse by an intimate partner. Nearly two in five respondents aged 25-34 are experiencing potential signs of verbal abuse within their relationship - the highest amongst the age groups.
“Filipinas are very resilient women, but it turns out, there are some of us who are going through such invisible battles and we don’t even know it. That is why we are tapping a platform where we can freely discuss this issue with no holds barred while still centering on positivity and freedom of expression.”
Avid
podcast listeners can also look forward to collaborations with popular podcasters:
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Everyone
is also invited to catch Avon’s collaboration with the live-streaming app, Kumu,
where viewers can enjoy talks, performances, and fun challenges—all to foster
awareness on verbal abuse and raise funds on behalf of Avon’s partner
organizations that help abuse survivors. Here’s the full lineup:
People
are also encouraged to support the cause through our fundraising items like the
#SpeakOut Avon True Color Lipstick, Women Empowerment Umbrella, Evita Watch,
and Self-love Accessory set available on avonshop.ph where part of the proceeds
will be donated to partner organizations including Gender Watch Against
Violence and Exploitation (GWAVE), Ing Makababaying Aksyon (IMA)
Foundation, and Luna Legal Resources Center for Women and Children.“Through
these fundraising efforts, we hope to spark courage and reinforce a sense of
community so that no one could feel alone or neglected in their individual
battles. It’s time we shed light on this invisible crisis and we can
effectively do that only if and when we #SpeakOut.” concludes
Limlengco.
It’s
time to redefine a culture where everyone becomes more accountable for the
words being said so that no form of abuse—verbal or otherwise—will be tolerated
nor pushed against others.
Follow
Avon Philippines on Facebook and Instagram for more updates on the scheduled dates of all
podcasts and Kumu livestreams and join the dialogues against Verbal Abuse. Shop
for your favorite Avon products at www.avonshop.ph
or contact your local Avon representative.
Shopee
introduces 3.15 Consumer Day, the first mega sale of the year, with new brand
ambassador Marian Rivera
This 3.15 Consumer Day, shoppers have more reasons to
celebrate with new brand ambassador and Shopee Primetime Queen Marian Rivera,
Free Shipping with ₱0 min. spend, ₱1
Deals, and 10% off daily
Shopee, the leading e-commerce
platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, introduces 3.15 Consumer Day, the first
mega sale of the year. 3.15 Consumer Day will bring the excitement of Shopee’s
year-end festivals to all users, giving them more reasons to celebrate and
reward themselves as they gear up for the year ahead.
Shopee is
pioneering 3.15 Consumer Day to bring more value and joy to all shoppers, who
are now using e-commerce to fulfill their needs all year round. Everyone can be
a part of 3.15 Consumer Day which features the widest variety of products, made
better with Free Shipping with ₱0 min. spend,
₱1 Deals, and 10% off daily starting March 3, kicking off the
celebration with the 3.3 Consumer Day. Shopee will also launch its
#ShopeeCelebratesYou campaign to bring more cheer to users across the 3.15
period. Throughout the campaign, Shopee will surprise and delight its biggest
fans on social media, while users stand a chance to win big prizes by taking
part in various activities and contests across Shopee’s official platforms.
Adding to the 3.15
celebrations, Shopee welcomes Filipino superstar and Primetime Queen Marian
Rivera as its newest brand ambassador. Marian will star in a brand new Shopee
commercial for 3.15 Consumer Day which you can watch here. She
will also appear in the 3.15 TV Special happening at 5pm on Tuesday, March 15.
Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines said, “At Shopee, our users are at the heart of all that we do. This drives
us to keep innovating, so that we can create new features, services, and
campaigns that bring joy to their lives. As more people shop online and enjoy
our year-end festivals, we are introducing 3.15 Consumer Day to bring the same
excitement and fun to the first half of the year. We are thrilled for our first
3.15 Consumer Day and we hope to deliver even more joy to everyone.”
1. Celebrate You with bigger prizes, better deals
3.15 Consumer Day
gives every shopper a reason to celebrate. Users can find everything they need
with amazing deals on the Shopee app, and unlock bigger surprises on social
media.
In the Philippines,
users can win big at the new #ShopeeCelebratesYou campaign across Shopee’s
official platforms. Shopee users stand a chance to check out their items for
free when they share their shopping carts on social media, while Shopee will
also surprise its biggest fans on social media. Stay tuned to Shopee’s official
Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages for more information and activities.
Till March 15,
users can find and save more on all they need on Shopee. Highlights include:
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Special treats for Filipino shoppers: 3.15
Consumer Day will bring a smile to every user, with Free Shipping vouchers with
₱0 min. spend, ₱1 Deals, and 10% off daily till March 15. New users can enjoy a
100% off discount voucher with ₱90 min. spend at ₱90 max. discount, Free
Shipping voucher with ₱0 min. spend, exclusive ₱1 Deals, or free welcome gifts
from Shopee and brand partners, so they can smile even more with their first
purchases on Shopee.
●
Exciting deals with ShopeePay: This March, users can enjoy 20% cashback when
they scan to pay at ShopeePay’s partner merchants such as Potato Corner,
Puregold, National Bookstore, The Generics Pharmacy, and more. Users can also
checkout ShopeePay ₱1 Deals and redeem discounts in stores. On 3.15 Consumer
Day, users can take advantage of 50% off on load across all networks and up to
100% cashback on bills payment. Users can get a chance to win ₱100,000 when
they send money to any bank or to any Shopee user. With ShopeePay’s free
transfers feature, users won't have to worry about any additional fees.
●
More entertaining experience with new in-app game, Shopee Pets: Starting March 3, users can play the life simulation game where they
can care for and raise their pets through daily activities for a chance to win
Shopee Coins, ShopeePay Credits, and more!
2. Discover new brands for You on Shopee Mall
3.15 Consumer Day
is the perfect time for users to discover new brands and indulge their wishlist
without having to wait till the end of the year. With thousands of brands
offering exclusive deals, there will be something for everyone at Shopee’s Mega Brands Sale from March 3 to 15.
●
Midnight Brand Parade and Hourly Branded Price
Drops: During the first two
hours of March 15, shoppers can look forward to storewide discounts from their
favorite brands like Pampers, realme, OPPO, Adidas, Unilever Beauty, and
Deerma. Users should also regularly check the Shopee app for Shopee Mall’s
hourly price drops, where top brands will offer limited-time flash deals on
their best-selling products.
●
New Shopee Mall Sampling Counter: Starting
March 15, Shopee is giving consumers greater convenience and value for money to
discover new brands through the new Shopee Mall Sampling Counter. Users can try
sample-size products from best-selling brands like Johnson & Johnson,
Uni-care, COSRX, Trizie, and AHC Philippines, and get a free voucher if they
decide to purchase the regular-sized product.
●
Exclusive discount brand vouchers for new buyers: Shopee also gives brand explorers more incentive to discover the wide
assortment of brands under its platform. Curious consumers can look forward to
welcome vouchers on their first purchase from their favorite brands on Shopee
Mall.
●
Brand Membership: Brand loyalists get to enjoy
a more rewarding shopping experience when they sign up for the Brand Membership
Program of their choice. Over 80 brands under the program will offer its
members double the rewards points for purchases made on March 15.
3. Discover a new You
Beyond the amazing
deals, 3.15 Consumer Day is also time for users to discover new interests, and
support what matters to them. From today till March 15, users can find new ways
to do their part for local businesses, and discover hidden gems on Shopee.
●
Satisfy all your interests at 3.15: Users can
shop for a wide variety of products catered to their interests with themed days
across 3.15 Consumer Day. This includes 3.3 Consumer Day (March 3), Fashion Day
(March 4), Home Appliance Day (March 5), Home & Living Day (March 6),
Digital Deals Day (March 7), Beauty Day (March 9), Mobiles & Gadgets Day
(March 10), Kids & Babies' Day (March 11), Sports & Motors Day (March
12), Shopee Prizes Day (March 13) and Vouchers Day (March 14).
●
Support and empower female sellers on International Women’s Day: After unwavering support for local sellers across its year-end
festivals, Shopee will continue to connect users to more local businesses,
including those of strong, inspirational Filipinas. On March 8, Shopee will
hold a special 3.15 Women’s Sale to celebrate women in the Philippines and
spotlight inspiring stories of female sellers on its platform.
●
Explore ways to improve your shopping: Shopee
Cares PH is an online community that offers the best customer support for all
your concerns and questions. Just follow @ShopeeCaresPH on Twitter and Facebook
so you can shop and worry-free. For Shopee Fam with Gold and Platinum Shopee
Loyalty Tier memberships, get ready to claim unlimited Free Shipping vouchers
every month. Claim those hard-earned vouchers accessible via the Shopee Loyalty
Page or the Homesquare Page so you can make the most out of your shopping this
3.15 Consumer Day.
For more
information about Shopee 3.15 Consumer Day, visit https://shopee.ph/m/consumer-day
Download Shopee for
free on App Store or Google Play Store.
New year means new health goals for many Filipinos, which sometimes range from observing a healthier diet, reaching a fitness target, or simply finding the right exercise for you. If you haven’t gotten to listing down what you want to commit this year, don’t worry as it’s never too late to start or continue what you’ve accomplished so far!
To kick off a healthier 2022, Quaker, the world’s No. 1 oatmeal brand, will be having its first ever Quaker Strong Bootcamp Challenge from January 31 to February 6, 2022. These sessions aim to help you go beyond your comfort zones and jumpstart your health and fitness goals.
Every day, Quaker Philippines will be hosting free classes via zoom with your favorite local fitness studios and
instructors. Ride the beat with Ride Revolution on January 31, February 5 and
February 6.. Work up a sweat with TMS on
February 2, Saddle Row on February 3 and Flyweight Boxing on February 4.
To join, register and sign up via https://bit.ly/QuakerStrongBootcampSignups by February 5. Early class registrants will receive a Quaker
Strong pack which includes
nutritious snacks for you to munch on pre- or post-workout; while another 100
who first complete the Quaker Strong Bootcamp Bingo Challenge, get a chance to
take home exclusive Quaker merchandise.
Keep up your health and fitness goals by complementing your daily
workouts with Quaker Oats! For over 140 years, Quaker has been filling homes
with great-tasting oats which helps provide your body the right amount of
nutrients you need to sustain your energy so you can be Quaker strong! Quaker
oats contain up to 7x more fiber* to
support digestion, 1.7x more protein* for muscle growth and maintenance of, and
Beta-Glucan for heart health.
Barely 10 days to go before Christmas, and the
malls are starting to bustle with families,
including seniors and toddlers now welcome to share
in the holiday fun.
Taking advantage
of the more optimistic economic prospects
for the most important shopping season, the Department of Trade and Industry-Bureau of
Domestic Trade Promotion (DTI-BDTP) has ramped up its promotional activities for micro-, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
With support
from the DTI-Regional Operations Group, about forty MSMEs are showcasing their wares at the last major selling event to close off the year.
The Christmas Grand Fest at the Festival Mall in Alabang,
Muntinlupa City, runs from December
15-19, 2021, and serves as the
finale for the Bagsakan special project of DTI-BDTP.
Filipino
MSMEs have been among the hardest- hit over the past two years, and they struggled to sustain their
business operations to support their
families, employees, and communities.
With the prospect of a brighter Christmas, the DTI is urging everyone to have a more meaningful "Paskong Maka-Pilipino," by patronizing locally-made products for their holiday feasts and for gift-giving.
Further,
all the participating MSMEs have been carefully
curated to ensure that they offer quality products
that meet both local ang international standards.
At
the Christmas Grand Fest event, there is a special Halal Corner to promote the
domestic halal industry, with an eye to establishing a presence in the huge international halal markets.
There
will also be coffee exhibitors at the KAPEtirya,
spotlighting the resurgence of Philippine coffee among enthusiasts here and abroad.
Other product offerings include processed food and beverages,
fresh produce and organic products,
dried seafood, cooked food, condiments, and other cooking ingredients. There are
also garments, footwear, fashion accessories, home decor, and
other gift items.
For those who prefer to
keep safe and avoid the holiday rush,
the DTI has several e-commerce platforms,
as follows:
• NTF
(National Trade Fair) Digital
Mall — https://ntfdigimall.linker.store
• NACF (National Arts & Crafts Fair) Artisanal Shop — https://nacf.linker.store
• NFF (National Food Fair)Digital Mall — https://nff.linker.store
• Go Lokal Digital Mall - https://golokal.linker. store
• LazMall Go Lokal @ LazMall — https:// www.lazada.com.ph/shop/go-lokal
• Go Lokal @ Shopee Mall — https://shopee. ph/golokalphilippines
• Shopinas — https:// shopinas.com/go- lokal
For
more information about the DTI-BDTP and its projects
for MSMEs, please follow its social media accounts on Facebook (DTI.BDTP), Instagram
(dti.bdtp), and Twitter
(@DTI_BDTP). You may also email Director Marievic M. Bonoan at bdtp@dti.gov.ph.