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PLDT Inc. and its wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have partnered with the local government units (LGUs) of Cebu City and Lapu-Lapu City and Passerelles numériques Philippines (PNPh) in upskilling over 200 senior citizens on basic smartphone usage, internet safety, and mental health awareness. “We see these training sessions as a way to include and empower our senior citizens in knowing how to navigate the path toward modernization. At PLDT and Smart, we not only seek to continuously innovate our services, but we also work to guide our senior citizens, who are among our most vulnerable customers. This is also one of our ways to ensure that no one gets left behind in an increasingly digital world,” said PLDT and Smart Stakeholder Management Visayas Relations Head Marylou Gocotano.
Further, over 100 student scholars from PNPh have participated in the training to guide senior participants on digital literacy, covering topics on basic parts of smartphones, social media applications, surfing the internet through search engines, cybersecurity, and identity theft. “Thank you PLDT and Smart for organizing this initiative for our senior citizens in Lapu-Lapu City. We are lucky that we are not the only ones caring for our senior citizens, but we also have private institutions like PLDT, Smart, and PNPh that have programs that will enable them to adapt and make use of digital technologies today,” said Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan. “Our senior citizens have already adjusted to the modern world and teaching them how to use modern devices such as smartphones will prevent them from being easily scammed. Thank you PLDT, Smart, and PNPh for partnering with Cebu City LGU for such a wonderful advocacy,” said Atty. Paolo Manit of Cebu City's Office of Senior Citizen Affairs (OSCA).
This initiative to equip seniors with digital literacy and internet safety training to improve their quality of life, and to underscore the importance of mental health in today’s digital age through its Better Today PH platform, are aligned with the group’s digital inclusion and digital wellness thrusts. It also helps underscore the PLDT Group’s commitment to assist in the government’s key digitalization efforts. The PLDT Group is a founding member of the Digital Infrastructure pillar of the presidential Private Sector Advisory Council or PSAC.
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Enjoy Shareable Connectivity Using Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi With Php88 WiFi SIM Offer
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With just Php88, you can enjoy shareable connectivity with Globe At Home using its prepaid SIM offer. With this Home Prepaid WiFi SIM, you can make the most out of the internet for online earning, learning, social media interactions, video streaming, mobile gaming, remote working, and more with free 10 GB of preloaded data. This data is shareable, valid for seven days, and guarantees uninterrupted and reliable connectivity for all household members.
“We want to make it hassle-free for customers to use their Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi for their connectivity needs. This offer makes fast, shareable data connectivity affordable and available to all, in line with our goal to bridge the digital divide,” said Globe Telecom's Vice President of Globe at Home Brand Management Raymond Policarpio. “This product is designed with the Filipino family in mind. It fits the budget without compromising on quality or performance and acknowledges that each family member has unique internet requirements for their daily activities,” Policarpio added. Customers can further enjoy the benefits of the offer by registering their Home Prepaid WiFi SIMs through the GlobeOne app. The ease of activation and use, coupled with the added advantage of exclusive discounts and rewards on the GlobeOne app, makes the deal even sweeter.
As an ideal companion for the new SIM, Globe At Home is offering FamSURF199. This promo provides customers with an additional 30 GB of data, inclusive of 23 GB of shareable data na pwedeng i-share sa family members up to three devices plus a bonus 7 GB for watch, chat, learn, and earn apps. “This is not just about connectivity. We are empowering each Filipino household with an affordable, shareable, and fast internet experience that can transform their home into a hub for productivity, learning, earning, entertainment, and more,” said Policarpio. To avail of this incredible offer, visit Globe’s online shop at glbe.co/prepaidwifisim or any Globe store nationwide. A whole new world of fast, reliable and affordable connectivity is now at your fingertips with Globe At Home’s Prepaid WiFi SIM.
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GMA Network Is Most Viewed PH Entertainment Account On TikTok
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Media giant GMA Network continues its supremacy across digital platforms with its official TikTok account @gmanetwork generating the most content views among top entertainment creators in the Philippines for the month of July 2023. Based on data from TikToktainment, @gmanetwork placed first among other entertainment creators in terms of total content views, tallying a total of 298.3 million views. The Network’s content for July 1-15, 2023 alone generated 129.3 million views. It further won more eyeballs for its videos on July 16-31, 2023, accumulating 169 million views. For the whole month of July, GMA Network’s Tiktok account is ahead of ABS-CBN’s which tallied a total of 117.3 million content views.
Among the GMA Network content that Tiktok users viewed the most are the trending clips on Abot-Kamay na Pangarap, Voltes V Legacy, Royal Blood, and Magandang Dilag. The month of July also highlighted GMA’s official partnership with TikTok PH for GMA Gala Night 2023 that happened last July 22. Creating a massive buzz for the event, the #GMAGala2023 hashtag on TikTok amassed a total of 506.8 million video views on July 16-31, 2023 comprising of trending posts from celebrities, official entertainment accounts, and other media partners. GMA Network’s TikTok account currently has over 3.7 million followers. It produces content that feature Kapuso stars, top-rating shows, and the most talked about Network events that truly captivate the interest of TikTok users.
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CHERRY Philippines Presents New Look Of Concept Store
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| Gracing the ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the new look CHERRY Philippines Concept Store at Level 3, Pedro Gil Wing, Robinsons Place Manila: (L-R) Robinsons Place Manila Mall Operations Manager Tuason Bon Kim C. Chan, CHERRY Philippines Chief Operating Officer and Chief Marketing Officer Michelle Ngu-Cinco, CHERRY Philippines Brand Ambassador Francine Diaz, CTI VP for Sales Fe Varilla, Robinsons Land Corporation Regional Operations Manager Marilou M. Rhom (Image Source: thephilbiznews/CHERRY Philippines) |
CHERRY Philippines proudly opened the new look of its Concept Store on August 10, 2023 at Level 3 Pedro Gil Wing, Robinsons’ Place Manila. Its cutting-edge retail space stores a wide selection of both Internet of Things (IoT) and non-IoT products. It features premium quality, compact, and sleek design products from home and living, entertainment, travel, pet, personal, health, and wellness to various mobile devices. It is the market for everyone who seeks products that can make their household and lifestyle more comfortable, efficient, and secure. More so, it is the one-stop shop that perfectly offers everything the average Filipino household needs.
“We’re excited to unveil the new look of our store as a one-stop shop to showcase some new products. The new storefront design, which features sleek curves and an elegant aesthetic, reflects the company’s commitment to innovation,” says CHERRY Philippines Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Michelle Ngu-Cinco. The store’s bright interior displays white, gray, and red hues that mirror its forerunners. Its look will surely create a sense of home for everyone. “I’m so excited for everyone to see the products in the store. It’s worth a visit knowing na marami tayong kailangan sa bahay ang makikita talaga dito,” says CHERRY Philippines Brand Ambassador Francine Diaz who graced the grand opening of the new look Concept Store.
This is part of CHERRY’s expansion in bringing convenience to every Filipino home whether non-technologically savvy to keep up with today’s modern life demands and build an ecosystem of products for them. Smart shoppers looking for great finds and in-person shopping experience are now welcome in the store at Robinsons Place Manila, daily from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. CHERRY Philippines is set to open up more stores across different parts of the country in 2023 and beyond.
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Hostless "Stars On Stars" Kicks Off On Jeepney TV's YouTube Channel
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There are no holds barred in Jeepney TV’s “Stars on Stars", a hostless online talk show that premiered on YouTube last August 12, 2023. The pilot episode’s guests, couple John Prats and Isabel Oli, threw each other the juiciest questions they previously never asked each other and discovered a lot about their partner after eight years of being married. “Perfect yung questions na na-prepare. Dahil pagka-sa’yo galing parang feeling mo dahil matagal na kaming magkasama, almost 10 years, parang kilala-kilala ko na siya. When you ask these certain questions na binigay, oo nga no, gusto ko palang malaman ito about her,” shared John on her “Stars on Stars” experience.
Isabel, meanwhile, pointed out the hardest question she had to answer during their chat. “Yung turning point siguro talaga. Kailan ko ba talaga naisip na siya [John] na talaga or na bigyan ko siya ng chance,” she said, referring to the question on the turning point in her life when she realized John was ‘the one'. Every month, “Stars on Stars” will feature guest celebrities who will chat with each other and ask questions they haven’t dared to ask before for a chance to discover more and revitalize their connection. Among the topics John and Isabel discussed were how they got together, the adjustments they made after tying the knot, and their wishes for each other in the future.
The Kapamilya actor-director also asked her wife if she had any regrets about giving up her career for family life while Isabel probed if her husband considers himself a chick boy before and if he misses being single now. Get to see your favorite celebrities in a different light in “Stars on Stars" with new episodes streaming every second Saturday of each month on Jeepney TV YouTube channel.
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Jollibee Launches Delightfully 'Newstalgic' Peach Crumble Sundae
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If you’re a fan of Jollibee’s sundaes and Peach Mango Pie, then you’ll definitely love their newest dessert offering — the Peach Crumble Sundae! Available for a limited time only in Luzon stores, it’s a creamy, peach caramel delight that you won’t want to miss. This new sundae combines classic Jollibee favorites — sweet peach fruit chunks from the well-loved Peach Mango Pie and the brand’s signature creamy vanilla soft serve — and elevates these with butter cookie crumbles and rich caramel sauce to create a newstalgic delight. “Newstalgia” is a coined term to describe one’s desire for something comfortingly familiar yet exciting and has become one of 2023’s top trends for desserts.
“As we created the Peach Crumble Sundae, we made sure that it offers both the comfort we seek from familiar favorites as well as the thrill of trying new flavors and textures. This is why we’re very excited for everyone to try this newstalgic delight,” said Jollibee Marketing Director for Complementaries Luis Berba. The Peach Crumble Sundae will be available for Php59.00 in all Jollibee stores around Luzon for a limited time only. Make sure to drop by your nearest Jollibee branch and treat yourself to this delightfully newstalgic dessert via dine-in, take-out, drive-thru, or delivery!
