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The global artist Jackson Wang was officially announced as the first smartphone ambassador of OnePlus in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. Jackson Wang, well-known as the MAGIC MAN, is an award-winning artist known for his captivating and powerful performances and success in his multi roles. He perfectly encapsulates the brand’s spirit Never Settle, which empowers the OnePlus community to do better and strive for more – always. “I am always thinking of how to elevate myself and my work, to bring something new and exciting to the table for my fans. It is important for me to continue pushing boundaries and this partnership with OnePlus captures just that. I’m excited to collaborate with a brand that stands for pushing the limits and never settling, and together, take on the new year by storm," said Wang.
While he has been exploring his creativity and abilities, Jackson Wang, the multi-hyphenate – as a singer, performer, creative director, and founder of TEAM WANG records & TEAM WANG design – also constantly pushes himself to do more. Through his determination and passion, Jackson has achieved a variety of successful pursuits. On this magical journey, the shared value of OnePlus’ Never Settle spirit together with Jackson reminds everyone to pursue the best possibility. Remaining true to its ethos, OnePlus consistently collaborates with the community to co-create premium devices and software that provide the best user experience possible. “We are thrilled to work with Jackson Wang as he is a global powerhouse with a drive that is unapologetic, authentic, and truly inspiring. We are scaling up in the APAC region, and it is great to have Jackson journeying alongside us. We aim to provide the best user experience for consumers by creating high-quality devices and software whilst consistently cooperating with partners ensuring more people benefit from our products and technologies,” said OnePlus APAC Head Emily Dai.
The announcement of Jackson Wang as OnePlus APAC’s first smartphone ambassador comes on the heels of the global launch of OnePlus’s latest flagship generation – the OnePlus 11 5G and the OnePlus Buds Pro 2. The newly introduced flagships are set to impress users with their exceptional performance, OnePlus’ signature fast and smooth experience, and impeccable design. “At OnePlus APAC, we believe that this latest flagship product with the extremely fast and smooth experience that OnePlus is renowned for can further strengthen our position in the market and positively impact people’s lives. Providing meaningful, high-quality products to consumers all over the region has been the mission of OnePlus APAC since we started this journey. With the latest flagship’s extensive capabilities and high qualities, we will continue to evaluate our portfolio and offer our users a multi-dimensional experience to create a seamless digital life," Emily added.
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Mary Anne Francis Toral Is New Head Of ABS-CBN News
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ABS-CBN has appointed Mary Anne Francis Toral as the new head of ABS-CBN News, succeeding Regina “Ging” Reyes who retired on December 31, 2022. Prior to her appointment, Francis served as ABS-CBN’s News Production head and was instrumental in the successful Halalan 2022 marathon coverage. She also led ABS-CBN News’ DocuCentral group that produced several award-winning documentaries including “Di Ka Pasisiil", a documentary on the Marawi siege that won a Gold World Medal in the New York Festivals – World’s Best TV & Films in 2018.
During her tenure as ABS-CBN News' head of Breaking News and Live Events, Francis was also responsible for the special coverage of the Visit of Pope Francis to the Philippines in 2015 and the “PILIPINAS 2016” Presidential Town Hall Debate held in Pangasinan. Francis, a 25-year veteran of ABS-CBN News, rose from the ranks and produced various programs including “The World Tonight” with Angelo Castro Jr. and Tina Monzon Palma, “Talkback” with Tina Monzon Palma, and “Beyond Politics” with Lynda Jumilla. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of the Philippines (UP) with a degree in Broadcast Communication in 1998. In 2009, Francis was awarded the Benigno and Corazon Aquino Fellowship by the United States Embassy in Manila.
Meanwhile, Nadia Trinidad has been appointed as News Digital Media head and will now be responsible for ABS-CBN News Online and its digital news properties. Nadia was previously the head of the ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC) prior to her new appointment. She began her career as a reporter and news advisory anchor for Studio 23 and eventually took on bigger roles including being the North America Bureau chief in 2011, News Production head in 2013, and managing director in 2021. Nadia is a Communication graduate of Ateneo De Manila University and holds a postgraduate degree from Stanford University as a John S. Knight Journalism Fellow. She succeeds Lynda Jumilla who retired last December 31 after serving as news digital head for three years. A veteran broadcast journalist, Lynda was named the Marshall McLuhan fellow in 2012 by the Embassy of Canada in the Philippines. She was the anchor of “Beyond Politics” on ANC and previously served as ABS-CBN chief of reporters. Taking the helm as the new ANC head is Alvaro Dan “Baroy” Morga. He will be in-charge of ANC’s content production and lead its editorial production teams. He previously served as ABS-CBN News’ head of Strategy and New Business. Baroy graduated with a degree in Economics from Ateneo De Manila University.
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Knowledge Channel Joins Forces With National Nutrition Council In New TV Series "ILY 1000"
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Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. (KCFI), in partnership with the National Nutrition Council (NCC) and Department of Health (DOH), brings “I Love You 1000: Batang #Laking1000", a new series that will center on the first 1,000 days of a newborn child helping parents with relevant information on nutrition, health, and early childhood care and development. The 16-learning episodes will revolve around the story of a newlywed couple, Angela (Majoy Apostol) and Mark (Marlo Mortel) as they navigate their journey towards parenthood while they consult with experts to discuss their child’s optimum physical, mental, social, and overall development. Different topics will be covered on health, nutrition, early learning, and child protection in the context of the first 1000 days of life.
“Each episode is specially curated to address every concern and debunk superstitions on early childhood care. We hope to inspire more parents to raise young children in an environment that is nourishing, responsive, and safe,” said KCFI president and executive director Rina Lopez-Bautista. As the first and only non-profit organization in the country that develops and provides access to curriculum-based educational videos on-air and online, KCFI continues to intensify its partnership with different government agencies to produce relevant educational content that will reach more audiences nationwide. “This collaboration with the NNC started out as a response to continuously providing nutrition education classes to Filipino parents and caregivers. Sharing the same mission, we believe that early childhood care and nutrition are critical topics that we need to address today,” she added.
Weekly episodes of “I Love You 1000: Batang #Laking1000" airs every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 4:00 pm on Knowledge Channel TV available on Sky Cable, Cablelink, PCTA member-operators nationwide, Cignal, Gsat, Satlite and digital free TV via BEAM and online through iWantTFC and KCFI and NNC’s social media pages.
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Jollibee Group, Manila LGU Partner Anew To Offer Jobs For Senior Citizens, PWDs
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The Jollibee Group recently announced the resumption of its inclusive employment program to hire senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWD) in Manila after renewing its partnership with the city government of Manila. The partnership is consistent with Jollibee Group’s commitment to providing equal employment opportunities to different sectors while promoting and practicing inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. The Jollibee Group will hire 28 senior citizens and 17 PWDs as customer relations staff across the Manila branches of Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, and Burger King through the city’s Public Employment Service Office (PESO). Manila PESO will screen and determine qualified candidates before endorsing them to the company. Applicants must also secure a medical clearance from the Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center, the accredited hospital for the said program.
“We started this program in 2019 with the Manila LGU. Working on this program in the past few years has allowed us to see how our elderly and differently-abled individuals have appreciated the opportunity to find gainful employment. The Jollibee Group continues to support this initiative of the Manila LGU, and we have been very fortunate to have a partner that shares the same desire and passion as the company in looking after the interest of our elderly and PWDs,” said Jollibee Group Vice President and Head for Human Resources-Philippines and Global Organization, Leadership & Culture Ruth Angeles. “We look forward to forging more partnerships with other LGUs so we can improve more lives and find reliable staff who can join us in our mission to share the joy of eating with everyone,” Angeles added.
The signing of the new memorandum of agreement held last January 31, 2023 was attended by Manila City Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan, Vice Mayor Yul Servo Nieto, and Secretary to the Mayor Atty. Marlon Lacson, as well as officials from Jollibee Group represented by Public Affairs AVP Atty. Raul Academia and Philippine Region Human Resources Director Anna Prado. Interested applicants can get more information on this employment program from the Manila Department of Social Welfare and the Office of Senior Citizen’s Affairs. Back in 2019, Jollibee Group was the first restaurant company in the Philippines to partner with the Manila LGU in providing jobs to over a hundred qualified senior citizens and PWDs in the combined 39 branches of Jollibee, Chowking, Mang Inasal, and Greenwich in Manila. Besides Manila, Jollibee Group also partnered with the LGUs of Antipolo and Pasay in 2019 to implement the same inclusive employment program.
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Rakuten Viber Launches New Feature To Save Storage On App
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Rakuten Viber, the global leader in private and secure messaging and voice-based communication, has announced its new storage management function, allowing Viber users to conveniently control their storage and free up space when needed. Users with devices that have limited storage will be able to use the Viber app more efficiently. Since media messages have massively increased in size due to videos, AR Lenses, images, and other forms of interactive communication, it makes it challenging for older versions of mobile devices to handle the data. According to statcounter GlobalStats, approximately 40% of mobile and tablet Android users use version 11.0 or lower, leaving a significant amount of people affected by low storage.
Viber’s new storage management functionality allows users to clean the cache from their entire Viber app or choose which chats need space cleared. As a mobile-only feature, storage management helps users see how much space Viber takes up on their device; how much total storage space they have; how much free storage space is left; and how much each chat uses. Users can delete unnecessary files by selecting the files they wish to remove per chat. This will delete any media content from the chat, such as videos, images, or files, for just the user performing the action, while the media files for the other participants in the chat will be unaffected. If users have already downloaded the files received on the app, those files will remain safely stored on the user’s device.
“We are excited to announce our new storage management feature that will allow the Viber app to be even more accessible worldwide. We want all our users to be able to send as many messages as they want to family and friends without needing to have the latest high-tech devices. We believe this feature will be a game changer for our users and will provide them with a great experience in freeing up space on their device,” said Rakuten Viber CEO Ofir Eyal.
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Infinix Philippines Is Official Smartphone Partner Of MPL-PH Season 11
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Infinix Philippines announces its partnership with international gaming developer and publisher MOONTON Games, making the fastest-growing brand an official smartphone partner of the Philippines’ biggest mobile gaming tournament, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Professional League – Philippines (MPL-PH) Season 11. Together with the Infinix NOTE series, eSports fans can expect that the season will be even more filled with exciting ultra-fast gameplay action.
“The local eSports industry in the Philippines has been a hotbed of talented eSports players for years and our goal is to help the gaming community to grow and flourish. We believe that the partnership with MOONTON Games will allow us to showcase the best of both worlds – a smartphone that pushes the boundaries of mobile gaming and an eSports community that continues to grow every day,” shares Infinix Philippines Marketing Head Joseph Cernitchez. Filipinos’ passion and skill in mobile gaming have helped them establish themselves as leaders in the world arena over the years. Infinix is aware of this expanding interest, thus it is committed to providing users with the entire mobile gaming experience. This further solidifies the role of Infinix’s NOTE series by providing competitive gaming specs that are essential in optimizing immersive gameplay.
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League – Philippines (MPL-PH) Season 11, which will be happening from February 17 to April 16, 2023, is the biggest and most prestigious eSports league that serves as the qualifier for the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Southeast Asia Cup (MSC) 2023. The new MPL-PH Season 11 features a total of eight franchised teams that will compete for three months, including defending champion Blacklist International and M4 World Champions ECHO, which will vie for the championship.
