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The finalists for the said category include the following: Ang Gasgas na Plaka ni Lolo Bert by Janina Gacosta and Cheska Marfori; Ang Pagpakalma sa Unos (To Calm the Pig Inside) by Joanna Vasquez Arong; Excuse Me Miss Miss, Miss by Sonny Calvento; Fatigued by James Robin M. Mayo; Living Things by Martika Ramirez Escobar; Quing Lalam ning Aldo (Under the Sun) by Reeden Fajardo; Pabasa Kan Pasyon by Hubert Tibi; Tokwifi by Carla Pulido Ocampo; Utwas by Richard Jeroui Salvadico and Arlie Sweet Sumagaysay; and The Slums by Jan Andrei Cobey.
Co-produced by the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and Cinemalaya Foundation, Cinemalaya 2020 will focus on Short Films In Competition, Gawad CCP Para Sa Alternatibong Pelikula At Bidyo, Cinemalaya Retrospectives and Short Films In Exhibition. For more updates on Cinemalaya 2020, follow the event's official Facebook and Twitter pages.
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As the Philippines transitions to the new normal, consumer finance provider Home Credit unveiled its new QR-enabled credit card for contactless payments. Using the My Home Credit mobile app on their smartphones, existing Home Credit Card cardholders can now scan QR codes to pay for their purchases in any partner merchants and retailers nationwide with AUB Paymate.
Customers automatically earn 1% cashback on every successful transaction done using QR code payments and can pay on their installment fees without interest. Take note that My Home Credit app users need to update to its latest version from Google Play and Apple App Store in order for them to enjoy these new features. Currently, the app has garnered more than four million downloads. In the foreseeable future, Home Credit plans to integrate additional self-service digital tools to the mobile app such as voice and chatbot. For more details, visit www.homecredit.com.ph.
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Culture as a shared experience is, without question, among the casualties of COVID-19's onslaught around the world. And as staying at home continues to be encouraged, the Korean Cultural Center of the Philippines made K-culture more accessible by utilizing the Internet to serve vibrant, unique and diverse experiences through "Korea At Home". In place of the crowded and physical events, "Korea At Home" brings musical performances, food, arts, pop culture, movies, museum exhibits and tours to the screens of K-culture enthusiasts for them to enjoy anytime while staying safe at home.
Launched last June 16th on KCC-PH's official Facebook page, "Korea At Home" has been living up to its promise of offering various options for those who are interested in and loyal to Korean culture. The live-streamed events follow the regular programming consisting of arts, music, performance, food, museum and exhibitions. The month of July is slated to be bigger and brighter for "Korea At Home" as K-culture buffs can look forward to the most favorite films of highly-acclaimed director Bong Joon-Ho courtesy of Korea Film Archives. Meanwhile, additional categories including K-pop, quiz bees, contests and video tutorials are set to be included in "Korea At Home" on August.
As the world heals from the pandemic, KCC-PH will continue to reinvent and adapt to the times through "Korea At Home" and other online events to ensure that K-culture will continuously shine bright and sow seeds of hope and inspiration through information and entertainment.
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With the high demand for grocery delivery services, Transportify has launched its grocery shopping feature. Powered by Gcash and complemented with thousands of trained shoppers with cars and SUVs, Transportity can accommodate such demand in major groceries, pharmacies and convenient stores nationwide.
Here is the list of major groceries, pharmacies and convenient stores where transporting shoppers can accommodate via Transportify:
Groceries: SM Supermarket/Hypermarket, Puregold, Robinsons Supermarket, Rustan’s Supermarket, Waltermart Supermarket, Landmark, All Day Supermarket, Hi-Top, Savemore, Healthy Options, Ever
Pharmacies: Mercury Drug, Watsons, South Star Drug, Generika Drugstore, The Generics Pharmacy
Convenient Stores: 7/11, Ministop, Lawson, All Day, Alphamart
For the shopper's safety, Transportify's grocery shopping service is only allowed at stores where they can provide users with printed official receipts. To shop, users need to top up their Transportify wallets up to Php10,000. Customers may place and receive their orders daily from 7 am to 7 pm, including weekends and holidays. The app also includes a comprehensive in-app shopping list feature where users can check details on purchased items such as item descriptions and brand preferences as well as the ability to upload photos in order to ensure that the shoppers pick the right items for you.
Users can also chat with the assigned shoppers within the app for a free and easier way to communicate. Do note that cancellations and refunds after purchasing the items are not allowed under clear circumstances of conduct by the shopper.
