DTI Bagsakan Project sustains MSMEs with continued market presence
FamiLIGTAS Calls For Increased Attention To GBV Against LBGTQ+
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#EndFamilyViolenceAgainstLGBTQChildren #EndGBV #FamiLigtasPH |
FamiLIGTAS Calls For Increased Attention To GBV Against LBGTQ+
As the nation observes the annual 18-day campaign to end gender-based violence (GBV),FamiLigtas reminds us to also address the violence and discrimination experienced by the LGBTQ+ community.
FamiLigtas is a digital campaign against GBV in the Philippines during the time of COVID-19. But because GBV is most commonly associated with spousal and domestic violence against women, the experiences of violence among lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders, queers, and other non-binary individuals are often left unheard.
According to Human Rights Watch, only 15% of Filipinos are living in areas with ordinances against discrimination and violence based on SOGIE. The same report said that the low reporting and intervention of this kind of GBV is caused by the negative messages that the victim-survivors are receiving from authorities.
As the LGBTQ+ community continues to fight for the passage of the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Expression (SOGIE) Equality Bill in congress, more and more non-binary people continue to experience discrimination, and even violence, at home and in public spaces.It is with that in mind that we are inviting you to a webinar about the often unreported instances of GBV against LGBTQ+ persons.
#EndFamilyViolenceAgainstLGBTQChildren #EndGBV #FamiLigtasPH
The new jolly kiddie meal toys feature the lovable characters from DreamWorks Kou Kou
The new jolly kiddie meal toys feature the lovable characters from DreamWorks Kou Kou
Shopee Relaunches Shopee Milyonaryo in time for the 12.12 Big Christmas Sale
Shopee
Relaunches Shopee Milyonaryo in time for the 12.12 Big Christmas Sale
Shopee users can tune in to GMA’s Wowowin
for a chance to win ₱1 million in cash and other prizes from December 6 to 12
MANILA, December 9, 2020 - Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, brings back the popular game Shopee Milyonaryo as part of its 12.12 Big Christmas Sale. Shopee Milyonaryo is an interactive lucky draw contest on GMA’s Wowowin, where Shopee users stand a chance to win up to ₱1,000,000 in cash.
From December 6 to 12, users can participate by logging on to the Shopee app and claiming their raffle code[1]. They get additional entries per draw when they purchase mobile load or data via the Shopee app. Each completed order qualifies as an additional entry. Users with the winning raffle codes will be announced daily during GMA’s Wowowin. During the show, contestants will play Pera O Kahon, during which they will guess which of the boxes contains ₱1,000,000 in cash.
Meanwhile, on December 12, a second daily winner also gets the chance to play Spin-A-Wil, where they will spin a prize roulette for a chance to win up to P300,000. The player will have 3 spin chances.
From December 7 to 12, users can play Guess the Box on the Shopee app, where they guess which box contains P1,000,000 for the daily Pera O Kahon game. Users who guess correctly get the chance to share a coin pool of up to P50,000.
Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Shopee is excited to announce this year’s second run of Shopee Milyonaryo. After the success of last month’s raffle, we want to continue spreading the Christmas joy to more Filipinos with 12.12 Shopee Milyonaryo. As the year draws to a close, Shopee remains committed to creating initiatives that engage and uplift our consumers.”
Key highlights of Shopee’s 12.12 Big Christmas Sale
Until December 12, shoppers can expect prizes and big deals from leading brands.
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12.12 Big Christmas TV Special: Viewers can
win over P12,000,000 worth of prizes by tuning in to GMA’s Wowowin on December
12, 10am.
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#MyShopeeWish TikTok Challenge: Until December
30, users can join the #MyShopeeWish TikTok Challenge to win prizes. Winners
will be announced on January 15, 2021 on Shopee’s official social media
accounts.
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Christmas deals and promotions: Shopee users
can enjoy free shipping with no minimum spend, up to 20% cashback, and ₱1 deals
on selected items such as mobile cases and accessories, home and kitchen items,
and nail care products.
● Exclusive deals from leading brands: Shoppers can enjoy up to 50% off from leading brands on Shopee Mall, including L’Oreal Paris, P&G Beauty, Abbott, Unilever Home and Food, Havaianas, Nestle, Huawei, Vivo, Pampers, RB Enfagrow, and Infinix.
More details about Shopee Milyonaryo are available on https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-milyonaryo.
For more information about Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, visit https://shopee.ph/m/christmas-sale.
Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or
Google Play.
[1] Terms and Conditions Apply
Easy Ways to Keep Your Home Clean, Healthy, and Pollution-Fre
Easy Ways to Keep Your Home Clean, Healthy, and Pollution-Free
Many
believe that most pollutants can be found outside when unclean air and dust can
easily enter the home. One example is through open windows and doors. Besides
that, viruses and bacteria can latch onto almost anything and be brought
anywhere and everywhere.
To
keep the house clean and hygienic, here are a few ways that one can do to keep
the living space clean and pollution-free:
- Minimize
bringing in pollution into your home
Sometimes, there are moments when key members of the
house have to take essential trips outside or run personal errands. Hence,
there are many instances when fine particles of dust, bacteria, and germs stick
onto the clothes’ fibers. So it’s crucial to make it a habit to wash both hands
and change out of clothes before plopping onto the couch or bed to relax.
For those with plenty of clothes that require regular
steaming, ironing, or dry cleaning, having a clothing care appliance like the Samsung AirDresser is a worthwhile
investment. With its Jet Air system and Air Hangers, powerful jets of air can
remove dust off clothes inside and out. At the same time, the JetSteam feature
infuses high-temperature steam deep into the fabric of clothes, removing up to
99% of certain viruses and bacteria, house mites, allergens, odor-causing
gases, and other harmful substances.
- Keep the
floor squeaky clean
Dust, pet dander, and other allergens can accumulate
quickly on the floor. Thus, daily
vacuuming should be the first line of defense in preventing dust build-ups. It
usually requires heavier and more comprehensive vacuuming for rooms with
carpets at least twice a week. The carpet’s fibers can trap dust, dirt,
allergens, and absorb grime and spills, giving way to bacteria.
To make vacuuming less of a headache, it is ideal to
invest in a cordless vacuum to let go of the need to search for an available
socket in every room. The Samsung Jet
Cyclone Stick Vacuum is a cordless stick vacuum cleaner that makes cleaning
almost an effortless task. Thanks to its Digital Inverter Motor that
consistently maintains a high level of energy efficiency while sustaining an
industry-leading suction power of up to 150W. Besides, Samsung’s five-layer
filtration system can capture up to 99.999% of micro dust particles, including
0.3~10μm sized particles and allergens, to help keep the house spotless and the
health of homeowners in check.
Another good thing about the Samsung Jet Cyclone Stick
Vacuum is that there’s no need to worry about having to forcefully drag the
vacuum along by its wheels to reach every nook and corner of the house. With
its handheld model that only weighs 1.45kg, there would be a lesser strain on
the wrist, and this bothersome household chore can now be turned into a more
convenient and efficient activity. Days at home can be made better with floors
that are dust and dirt free all day.
- Maintain
good air quality at home
With most people spending more time at home these
days, maintaining good indoor air quality has never been more important. It’s a
good thing that there’s a foolproof and quick way to clean and keep the air
hygienic, and that is to consider buying an air purifier.
Samsung Air
Purifiers
can capture up to 99.97% of ultrafine dust and even bacteria to help combat
seasonal allergies and make old air new again. The air purifiers have three
distinct filters that house a multi-layered purification system designed to
capture airborne particles, harmful gases, and inhibit the spread of captured
bacteria. Even when outside, air quality can be remotely controlled with
Samsung’s SmartThings app making fresh indoor air available anytime.
With
health and hygiene taking a higher priority during this period, it pays to put
more attention to ensuring that the house is kept clean as much as possible.
Practice taking proactive steps to reduce the risk of transmission and
contamination by steaming the clothes more often, vacuuming almost all the
surfaces at home, and keeping the air inside purified, for a healthier
environment for the whole family, especially during the holidays.
Start holiday shopping, and get up to 25% off on Samsung Digital Appliances' 12.12 SUPER SALE happening from December 12-19, 2020. Score discounts and offers online, and on participating dealer online stores. Visit SamsungPH on Facebook and https://www.samsung.com/ph/offer/ to watch out for the full promo mechanics.
Fun games, recipe ideas, and prizes await visitors of Vitasoy's virtual town
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Vitasoy’s Milky Town website features engaging content such as recipe videos, health and kitchen tips, and raffle draws. |
Fun games, recipe ideas and prizes await visitors of Vitasoy’s virtual town
Have fun browsing Vitasoy’s neighborhood-themed site and entertaining content at the comfort of your homes. Check out the houses of Milky Town “neighbors” like Vitasoy Plus Milky online ambassador Danica Sotto-Pingris; and other online content creators Isha Borromeo, Thea Sy, Team Malunggay, and Haidee and Hazel Quing.
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Vitasoy Plus Milky online ambassador Danica Sotto-Pingris shares how she cooks Milky Sopas using Vitasoy Plus Milky |
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Visit more spots to get an awesome prize
Fun, exciting activities, and games also await at Vitasoy Milky Town’s hangout spots. Visit the town’s Playground to play the Milky Blends game for a chance to win gift certificates.
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Vitasoy Plus Milky has been giving away samples of its healthy soy milk drink through its Milky Truck. |
Bringing the excitement of this online town closer to people’s homes is the “Milky Truck” that has been going around Metro Manila since November. Catch Vitasoy’s “Milk Men” as they give away free Vitasoy Milky kits that contain a carton of Vitasoy Plus Soy Milk, freebies and a special invite code that recipients can use to enter the Vitasoy Milky Town.
Gateway Gallery's SiningSaya, the Art + History Children’s Workbook for A Cause
SiningSaya, the Art + History Children’s Workbook for A Cause
Need a fast connection? No worries, Grab and Globe At Home Have Got You Covered!
adidas Launches First Regional Shopee Super Brand Day in the Philippines
adidas Launches First Regional Shopee Super Brand Day in the Philippines
Globe named as one of Top 30 ‘Global Rising Star’ telcos in the World
Globe named as one of Top 30 ‘Global Rising Star’ telcos in the World
In a time where fast and reliable connectivity has become a daily necessity, Globe is stepping up its game to deliver all the tools that customers need to stay on top of life in the digital normal. The company has recently been named one of the Global Rising Stars at the Opensignal[1] Global Mobile Network Experience Awards 2020, owing to its continuous improvements innovations in mobile technology and service.
Created by independent mobile analytics firm, Opensignal, the Global Rising Star citation is given to the top 30 telco operators across the globe whose customers have seen the greatest improvement in mobile network experience in the last year, between the first half of 2019, and the first half of 2020. Globe has made impressive progress in Opensignal’s four critical measures of the mobile network experience, namely Video Experience, Download Speed Experience, Upload Speed Experience and 4G Availability, and even bagged a Global Rising Star award for Video Experience – a feat described by Opensignal as “requiring tremendous effort.”
Globe’s fast and reliable internet connection has become an essential in today’s world, enabling a multitude of activities across Filipinos from all walks of life. Remote employees can now transform their homes into a workspace where they can continue making a living for their families, with video calls and online meetings an integral part of their day. Students who have shifted to distance learning can also take their classes and access learning materials online throughout the school year.
[1] Opensignal Awards – Global
Mobile Network Experience Awards 2020
based on independent analysis of mobile measurements recorded during the period
January 1 – June 28, 2019 & 2020. © 2020 Opensignal Limited.
Apart from work, the strong connectivity provided by Globe has proven ideal for those pursuing the hobbies and pastimes they love. With its improved video experience, the possibilities are endless for customers – they can stream their favorite movies in high definition, watch online concerts without a fuss, and even learn a skill or two through YouTube! For gamers, Globe’s improved latency allows them to seamlessly play and be competitive with their friends online.
In order to keep up with the modern Filipino’s need for fast and reliable internet, Globe is accelerating its network improvements to deliver higher capacity and expanded coverage for more people. This includes 1) upgrading all its cell sites to 4G/LTE; 2) speeding up 5G availability where it matters, and 3) fast-tracking fiber rollout to homes. These are all crucial enhancements to power the digital lives of all Filipinos, making each day better, easier, and more enjoyable.
We are extremely proud of the recognition given by Opensignal. This signifies our commitment to our customers that we will always find ways to improve their Globe experience that goes beyond connectivity," says Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu.
As Filipinos recreate a better normal for themselves and their community, Globe will continue to do everything possible to empower them with services and offers that match whatever their lifestyles need. That way, every Filipino can move forward into 2021 with courage and confidence to face whatever lies ahead.