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AOC Monitors continues solidifying its leadership in the display technology market, proudly announcing its dual accolades as the number 1 PC monitor brand and the number 1 gaming monitor brand in the Philippines for Q1 2024. This remarkable achievement is confirmed by the latest data released by the International Data Corporation (IDC) for the Asia and Pacific region, highlighting AOC’s unmatched dominance in both categories.
After a remarkable 2023, with AOC being crowned as the number 1 gaming monitor in the Philippines and the number 1 PC monitor brand in unbundled sales, AOC Monitors continues its dominance and establishes itself as a de facto leader in the industry. As the number 1 PC monitor brand for Q1 2024, AOC Monitors’ impressive sales figures are driven by a broad portfolio of best-selling models catering to diverse consumer and business needs. AOC Monitors successfully captures the requirements of all of its users, making it a trusted brand in display technology across all segments and demographics. In addition to becoming the leader of the overall monitor market, AOC Monitors has also secured the top spot as the number 1 gaming monitor brand for Q1 2024. This achievement is the fruit of AOC’s commitment to delivering state-of-the-art gaming monitors that cater to the ever-evolving demands of gaming enthusiasts.
The dual recognition from IDC for Q1 2024 reaffirms AOC Monitors’ leadership in both the overall PC monitor market and the gaming monitor segment, motivating the brand to continue pushing the boundaries of innovation and ensuring that consumers in the Philippines receive only the best products available. AOC Monitors extends its gratitude to its loyal customers and fans for their continued support as well as its media partners for highlighting AOC’s achievements to their readers. As AOC looks forward to the rest of 2024, it remains committed to delivering top-tier products and services that exceed consumer expectations.
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realme Gives Back To The Community, Wrapping Up FanFest 2024
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Following this year’s FanFest in August, realme Philippines wraps up the festivities by reaffirming its commitment to the community. The smartphone brand once again partnered with Make-A-Wish Foundation Philippines as part of its CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) roadshow for 2024. Held last September 18, 2024, the event took place at Space and Time Cube +, an interactive museum in S Maison at Conrad Manila situated within the SM Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City. “The community is one of the driving forces of the realme team and we want to express our utmost gratitude through this CSR activity. In collaboration with Make-A-Wish Philippines and together with our media partners, we’re hoping to put a smile on the children’s faces,” said realme Philippines’ Communications Lead Patty Gonzales.
This year, 15 Make-A-Wish Philippines beneficiaries sent their wishes to realme for tablets to use for school and entertainment purposes. On top of granting the children’s wishes, realme Philippines also organized an interactive art tour for them at Space and Time Cube +. The children were accompanied by their families to guide them through immersive exhibits designed to engage their creativity and curiosity. Members of the media also took part in the CSR activity, joining the children and their guardians in exploring the various installations. To make sure that they can reminisce about the meaningful experience, the media used the realme 13 Pro Series 5G to capture every moment even in low light conditions. After the tour, realme fulfilled the wishes of the 15 children by gifting each of them a brand new realme Pad Mini, enabling them to continue their educational and entertainment pursuits.
“We are also happy to be part of their everyday journey as they use their very own realme Pad Mini for studying and even for watching their favorite shows,” said Gonzales. In a gesture of appreciation, realme also extended their generosity to the team behind Make-A-Wish Philippines realme 12 5G smartphones, valuing the brand’s dedication to supporting those who work tirelessly to make the dreams of the kids come true. Through this meaningful collaboration, realme Philippines demonstrates its commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of the community. Stay tuned for more updates via realme Philippines' social media accounts on how the brand continues to live out the campaign to #MakeItReal.
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YouTube Shopping Expansion In Southeast Asia And More Updates Announced In Made On YouTube Event
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At this year’s Made On YouTube event in New York, YouTube announced a suite of new AI-powered tools designed to help creators unlock their full potential and achieve their creation goals. With the dynamic and transformative power of generative AI, YouTube’s new tools aim to provide creators different ways to add creative visual and audio elements to their content that may not have been easily accessible before. These include the following:
• Expanded YouTube Shopping: The YouTube Shopping affiliate program is expanding to Indonesia, enabling creators to monetize their content and grow their businesses. It will soon be launching in Thailand and Vietnam.
• Dream Screen Evolution: The popular Dream Screen feature will be enhanced with Google DeepMind’s Veo model, allowing creators to generate even more realistic and imaginative video backgrounds.
• AI-Powered Video Generation: Creators can now generate standalone six-second video clips using Veo, providing a seamless way to complete their content.
• Enhanced Inspiration Tab: A revamped Inspiration Tab in YouTube Studio will offer AI-generated suggestions for video ideas, titles, thumbnails, and outlines.
• Deepening Fan Connections: YouTube is introducing Communities, a dedicated space for creators to foster stronger bonds with their most loyal fans.
• Rising Star Recognition: The Hype feature will allow fans to support emerging creators and help them reach wider audiences.
• Global Reach with Automatic Dubbing: Creators can now generate translated audio tracks for their videos in multiple languages, expanding their reach to a global audience.
• Enhanced Monetization Opportunities: YouTube is introducing gifts, powered by Jewels, to provide creators with new ways to earn and engage with their fans.
• Improved TV Experience: YouTube is introducing new features for TV viewers, including organized seasons and episodes, immersive content, and streamlined subscription options.
Creators will be able to use these new tools and make their video content even better on YouTube as they will become available worldwide in the coming months.
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GMA Network, Save The Children PH Join Forces For Children's Rights In Historic Partnership
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| Save The Children Philippines Chairperson Alicia Dela Rosa-Bala shaking hands with GMA Network Inc. Senior Vice President Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes, marking the start of a historic partnership for children's rights, as witnessed by Save The Children Philippines CEO Atty. Alberto Muyot (center). (Image Source: GMA Network) |
On the occasion of International Day of Peace, GMA Network Inc. and Save The Children Philippines announce their groundbreaking partnership aimed at advancing the rights of Filipino children. The collaboration will leverage the power of media and creatives to raise awareness, drive advocacy, and create lasting positive change for children in the Philippines. Through this partnership, the GMA Network, the largest broadcast media company and leading television network in the Philippines, will provide platforms for Save The Children Philippines, the country's leading child rights organization, to highlight key children's issues and influence the public to address and respond to the unique needs of children, especially those most impacted by inequality and discrimination, while offering its expertise in children's rights, child protection and safeguarding, content partnership, capacity building for staff, among others, to contribute significantly to the Network's commitment to social responsibility and promotion of children's rights.
“We recognize that media is not merely a channel for information, it is a formidable force that shapes societal values and drives public discourse. By aligning with the GMA Network, we harness the unparalleled power of storytelling to amplify children's voices and cast a spotlight on critical issues affecting their lives,” said Save The Children Philippines CEO Atty. Alberto Muyot. GMA Network Inc. Senior Vice President for Programming, Talent Management, Worldwide, and Support Group and President and CEO of GMA Films Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes said, “To Save The Children, consider us your ally and partner, on your continuing journey to make the world a better place for our children. Inspired by Psalm 127:3 'Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him', embrace our partnership with excitement as a duty that endures well beyond our years. Asahan niyo pong isasapuso namin ang misyon na ito (Expect us to take this mission to heart)."
The merging of missions between the two organizations with illustrious histories also coincides with the GMA Network nearing its 75th anniversary, the centenary of the Declaration of the Rights of the Child that Save The Children founder Eglantyne Jebb drafted and which was adopted by the League of Nations in 1924, and the 34th year of the Philippines' ratification of the United Nations Convention of the Rights. “Our partnership with the GMA Network Inc. comes in this most opportune moment. I firmly believe that our strengthened partnership will help ensure the fulfillment of the rights of every child to survive, learn, be protected, and participate meaningfully in matters that are important for them. I look forward to millions of children's lives that will change for the better because of the trusted expertise and proven track record of GMA Network. Thank you for standing with us,” said Save The Children Philippines Chairperson Alicia Dela Rosa-Bala.
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PLDT, Smart To Boost ARTA's eBOSS Program With Donation Of 100 Computer Units For LGUs
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Leading integrated telco network PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless arm Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) are reinforcing the government's push to enable more local government units (LGUs) improve efficiency, reduce red tape, and enhance business environment, by donating hardware to help them set-up their own Electronic Business One-Stop Shops (eBOSS). In partnership with the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA), PLDT and Smart are providing an initial batch of 100 computer units to boost the nationwide rollout of the eBOSS program, an ARTA-led initiative that seeks to automate the processing of business permits, related clearances, and licenses in all cities and municipalities across the country.
The partnership was solidified by the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) inside the PLDT headquarters in Makati City led by ARTA Secretary Ernesto Perez and PLDT Chairman and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan. Under the MOA, PLDT and Smart will also help in the digital upskilling of local government partners. "We are glad to have partners in government like ARTA who believe in nurturing a business environment where bureaucracy can truly serve the people and help entrepreneurs prosper. This reaffirms our commitment to supporting the PBBM administration in whatever way we can, and our dedication to helping the country achieve its goals of inclusive growth and improved ease of doing business through technology,” said Pangilinan.
"This is more than just a partnership — it's a catalyst for meaningful change, a bridge between the public and private sectors, and a testament to our shared belief in the transformative power of technology to improve lives. We extend our deepest gratitude to the PLDT group for placing its trust in ARTA to forge this partnership. Your unwavering support has been invaluable to our mission," said ARTA Secretary Perez. This initiative is also aligned with the PLDT group's endeavors to narrow the digital divide, bring the benefits of the internet closer to more Filipinos across the country, and support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG) particularly on SDG #9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure.
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"Create The Life You Want": Globe's G Raffle Rush Brings Incredible Prizes
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Create the life you want as Globe Telecom presents G Raffle Rush, an exciting key feature of the annual G Day festivities that celebrate the company’s iconic 0917 prefix. Currently running until September 30, 2024, G Raffle Rush lets Globe customers dream big. Imagine traveling to your favorite destination, worry-free grocery shopping for an entire year, or owning a brand-new electric vehicle — all for as little as one Globe Rewards point. Plus, the sooner you join, the more chances you have to qualify for weekly draws, so don’t wait!
In the first draw last September 10, lucky winners took home grocery shopping spree vouchers at SM worth Php120,000 powered by Share Treats as well as HUAWEI Pura 70 Pro smartphones and other Huawei devices. The excitement continued in the second draw on September 17 where 5 Php100,000 GCash credits or Samsung S24+ smartphones and other Samsung devices were given away. The stakes get even higher in the third draw on September 24 where one lucky winner will get to drive home a brand-new BYD Dolphin EV while two others will win one of 2 Gogoro Jego smart scooters. The final draw, set on October 4, 2024, offers the most coveted prize yet: a one-bedroom Avida Astrea condominium unit or a luxury vacation for four at El Nido, Palawan.
To join the G Raffle Rush promo, just simply download the GlobeOne app, join the Globe Rewards program, and redeem raffle entries using your Globe Rewards points. Each Rewards point equals five raffle entries, and the more points redeemed, the more chances to win — up to 250 entries for just 50 Rewards points. For every redemption, you will also get a free discount voucher from Yellow Cab, Jamba Juice, Krispy Kreme, Grab, and Move It. "G Raffle Rush exemplifies Globe’s dedication to making everyday moments special. This initiative reflects our commitment to not only recognize our loyal customers and show them our appreciation but also enhance the wider community through memorable experiences and exclusive rewards,” said Head of Globe Rewards Jerome Patalud. G Raffle Rush has been made possible in partnership with Avida Land, Huawei, Samsung, Gogoro, ShareTreats, GCash, Yellow Cab, Jamba Juice, Krispy Kreme, Grab, and Move It. Unlock these wonderful prizes by downloading the GlobeOne app from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Huawei AppGallery to redeem Globe Rewards points. For more information, visit http://glbe.co/GDayEveryday.
