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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

COMCO Mundo Appoints Managing Directors in SE Asia & MEA Markets

10:51:00 PM


In its eighth year of operation, COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises, a prominent communications group known for its global accolades, is reaffirming its dominance by appointing new Managing Directors for its ventures in COMCO Southeast Asia and the Middle East & Africa regions. Taking the helm are Joyce Yu for COMCO Southeast Asia, Rachel Syfargo for TARO AOX Inc., and Tricia Cusi-Jimenea for COMCO Middle East & Africa.

Reinforcing Leadership
A seasoned PR practitioner, COMCO SEA’s newest Managing Director Joyce Yu has close to two decades of solid experience in Public Relations, Advertising, Events and Activation, and Branding and Brand Communications. Part of her new role is to reinforce the group's flagship brand New PR and Smart Social and grow COMCO’s Experience+ division, the Agency’s service dedicated to Events, Advertising, Branding, and Special Media Executions.

One of COMCO’s senior partners, pioneers and communications experts, Rachel Syfargo will now lead as Managing Director for TARO AOX Inc., the group’s specialist agency that offers Digital Max for Digital, Social and Emerging Platforms, Technologies and Innovations; ICOM for Integrated Communications and Digital PR; and Story Lab for Communications Audit, Research and Planning as well as Editorial and Publication Services. Rachel’s leadership in the practice encompasses more than two decades of experience in Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Branding and Communications Research.


 

Bringing meaningful storytelling beyond Southeast Asia, COMCO’s senior partner and co-founder Tricia Jimenea continues as COMCO Middle East & Africa’s Managing Director opening more opportunities for COMCO in the region. Tricia is an award-winning PR professional with almost two decades of extensive experience in Media and Influencer Relations, Celebrity Marketing, Strategy Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Events Management, and Content Development.

Rising from the Ranks
As part of COMCO Mundo’s mission to Ignite Talent, numerous high-performing employees from the group’s various companies and units are also promoted. A homegrown talent from the Camp COMCO Mentorship Program Cycle 5 in 2017, Jam Bufi has demonstrated her leadership potential over the years and is now the Integrated Communications Manager of TARO AOX Inc. One of the first employees of COMCO Middle East & Africa, Rabia Yousuf has also given valuable contribution to the organization is now promoted to Account Manager.

Showing their excellence, potential and commitment to their craft, Narah Faigal and Hiacynth Ablanez of SEA Wave & Spice Multimedia Content Studio are both appointed to Senior Officers while Jaderick Buhay from TARO AOX Inc. is now promoted to Officer. With their excellent performance and unwavering dedication, COMCO Southeast Asia’s Hendrich Namoca and COMCO Mundo’s Ronette Tibay as well as TARO AOX Inc’s Joana de Guzman and Chloe Manalac are all promoted to Senior Associates. SEA Wave & Spice’s Multimedia Arts Associate Nicole Bamba is now the company’s newest regularized employee. All of them are graduates of the group’s industry acclaimed Camp COMCO Mentorship Program.


 

Mission 2024: COMCO in a Different League
Reinforcing its long-time commitment to excellence and unique brand of meaningful storytelling, COMCO marks another milestone in igniting brand love, social change, talent growth, and borderless collaboration as it celebrates its 8th anniversary.

Founded from the dreams of individuals to build a communications firm with a great team and unique agency culture, COMCO Mundo together with its more than 55 strong COMCOys creates collaborative experiences, attains shared goals together, and invests in inclusive growth. This unique agency culture is propagated across the group, from Southeast Asia to the Middle East & Africa, providing more opportunities for COMCOys to grow as individuals and as a team with a sense of mission.

Embarking on this milestone, COMCO Mundo is excited to announce the line-up of its flagship projects and activities prepared for 2024 including the COMCO Badminton Club, Camp COMCO Alumni Society Homecoming Cup, SEA Wave Contrbutors’ Assembly, Camp COMCO Kids, COMCO Mundo Away Days 2024, Movie Night with COMCOmigos, and COMCOlidays with Kids.

“My aim and passion to building a great team turned to a relentless goal to building a unique company that any amazing talent would dream to be part of – a creativity playground, a safe zone with a team that got your back, a craftsmanship vessel that will push forward our dreams and bring us to places, figuratively and literally.  And for you to have a great team, you need to have the right company, like a second home, for these talents to thrive and grow," said Ferdinand L. Bondoy, COMCO Mundo’s Group Chief Executive Director and Lead Strategic Communications Counsel / Partner and Co-Founder .


 

He added, “And as we enter our 8th year, we uphold our Mission 2024 battle cry and reinforce our unparalleled practice in a different league. We won't be constrained by the norms of the traditional practice or pressures of the dogmatic society as there's a bigger world out there and there are more compelling issues to dissect; there is a more progressive, complicated but necessary playing field to navigate, where we have a bigger mission to fulfill.”

COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises, together with its companies, is now ready to fulfill #Mission2024 in a different league. To know more about COMCO Mundo and its initiatives, visit comcomundo.com. Follow them on social media: facebook.com/comcomundo on Facebook, linkedin.com/company/comcomundo, and @comco_mundo on Instagram.




Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5: Delivering Flexibility and Versatility Without Compromise

11:48:00 PM

 

If you have been waiting for the announcement, well the news is out already!

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced its fifth generation of Galaxy foldables: Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5. The industry-leading form factors offer unique experiences for every user with sleek and compact designs, countless customization options, and powerful performance. The new Flex Hinge makes the foldable experience possible, while offering an aesthetically balanced and solid design. These unrivalled foldable devices unlock extraordinary camera capabilities such as FlexCam to take photos from creative angles. With strong performance and an optimized battery powered by the latest processor, the Samsung Galaxy Z series transforms what is possible with a smartphone – open or closed.

v “Samsung is revolutionizing the mobile industry with foldables by setting the standard and continually refining the experience,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “Every day, more people choose our foldables because they offer an experience people want that they can’t get on any other device. Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 are the latest devices that prove our commitment to meeting the needs of our customers through innovative technology.”

 


Samsung’s heritage of innovation and dedication to the foldables category has created incredibly versatile devices available. With a strong belief in the potential of the foldable format, paired with world-class R&D and manufacturing capabilities, Samsung has consistently refined and optimized the Galaxy Z series lineup. From content creation on Galaxy Z Flip5’s new Flex Window to seamless multitasking on Galaxy Z Fold5, this series of Galaxy foldables meets and exceeds the distinctive needs of today’s users.

Furthermore, both Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 are carefully designed to meet durability expectations. The main screen is equipped with a shock dispersion layer and a redesigned back for a more solid display. Along with IPX8 support, Armor Aluminum frames, and Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus®2 applied to both the Flex Window and back cover, Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 provide the protection consumers expect, enhanced further by Flex Hinge. This new integrated hinge module features a dual rail structure, diffusing external impacts.


Galaxy Z Flip5: The ultimate pocketable self-expression tool without compromise
The Galaxy Z Flip5 delivers a stylish, unique foldable experience from a pocket-sized device built for self-expression.

The new Flex Window, now 3.78 times larger than the previous generation, offers a wide range of existing and new capabilities. It provides more customization options, including informative and graphical clocks that can match the face design of a user’s Galaxy Watch6 series, as well as stylish frames. In addition, Galaxy Z Flip5’s new Flipsuit Case provides device protection with a changeable NFC card, so users can match their Flex Window design and case design for even more personalization options. Closed, the Galaxy Z Flip5 offers more usability than ever before. From the Flex Window, quickly and effortlessly access useful information. With Widgets, users can check the weather, control music playback and listen to their favorite music with Media Controller, or catch up on the latest global stock market updates with the Google Finance widget. Simply view all Widgets at a glance and switch between them instantly with a pinch of the screen to activate Multi Widget View. Plus, easily check notifications and access Quick Settings for Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Without ever opening the device, browse through call history to return missed calls, and reply to texts on-the-go using Quick Reply with a full QWERTY keyboard and visibility of chat history.

 

With its unparalleled design and form factor, Galaxy Z Flip5 also offers the most versatile camera experience on a Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Take high-quality selfies with the rear camera thanks to the larger Flex Window. Users can capture stunning hands-free photos from creative angles with FlexCam. It’s quick and simple to view and edit shots in Flex Mode too. Users can review, adjust the color tone, or delete images easily with the Quick View in the Flex Window. When taking a photo of a friend, Dual Preview lets them see themselves in the Flex Window so they can make adjustments in real time for the perfect shot. Users can get a smooth shot on the go with camera-stabilizing Super Steady, while Auto Framing ensures that no one is left out.

The Galaxy Z Flip5 adds AI solution improvements to the powerful camera experience, bringing every photo to life. Get creative, even in low light, with improved Nightography capabilities that optimize photos and videos in ambient lighting conditions. The AI-powered image signal processing (ISP) algorithm corrects any visual noise that typically spoils low-light images while enhancing details and color tone. Even from a distance, photos are clearer with the digital 10X zoom.

 

Galaxy Z Fold5: The ultimate productivity powerhouse with a large screen
Offering an immersive, large screen and a long-lasting battery in the thinnest, lightest Fold yet, Galaxy Z Fold5 is easy to take anywhere, while delivering the most powerful performance in the Galaxy Z series.

The Galaxy Z Fold has been a pioneer in transforming everyday productivity through a robust, big screen experience, evolving from Multi Window and App Continuity to a wide range of features including Taskbar, drag and drop, and optimization of third-party apps. S Pen Fold Edition introduced in the third generation Fold in 2021, has also been fine-tuned to deliver a superior writing experience on Galaxy Z Fold5. These features and tools come together to deliver powerful productivity on a large screen and enable users to complete important tasks from anywhere.



 

The improved Taskbar enables dynamic productivity by allowing users to quickly switch between frequently used apps. Now up to four recent apps are at the ready for more efficient working. Newly enhanced two-handed drag and drop can also ramp up productivity when moving content between apps and screens. Simply touch and hold an image in Samsung Gallery with one finger and use another finger to open the Samsung Notes app to drag-and-drop the image. With hidden pop-up, an app can continue running in the background, allowing users to watch video content in full screen and chat with friends in a floating pop-up on the side of the screen.

The new slimmer and more compact S Pen Fold Edition makes real-time annotating and ideation easy while being able to fit more comfortably in the pocket. The Slim S Pen Case is nearly the same thickness as a regular case for the Fold and available in a variety of styles and colors so users can carry their S Pens in style.

Helping users do more on the go, the 7.6-inch Main Screen provides expansive and uninterrupted viewing so users can enjoy their favorite movie in portrait or landscape. Plus, peak brightness has increased by more than 30%, up to 1750 nits, for an optimal viewing experience outdoors even under bright sunlight.

Providing users with an immersive gaming experience on the largest Galaxy smartphone screen, the Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy enhances graphics and uses AI to enable dynamic gaming and multi-game functionality. The Galaxy Z Fold5 can comfortably handle marathon gaming sessions with its advanced cooling system that dissipates heat more intelligently for less lag and no drop in performance.

 

Delivering a positive impact for the planet
Samsung continue to demonstrate progress toward the company’s environmental vision and accelerate actions that help achieve its goals, including reaching net zero carbon emissions by the end of 2030 for the Device eXperience Division.

The Galaxy Z Flip5 and Fold5 feature a wider variety of recycled materials than their previous generations, including pre-consumer recycled glass and aluminum and post-consumer recycled plastics, sourced from discarded fishing nets, water barrels and PET bottles. Even the paper used for their packaging box is made using 100 percent recycled material.

These innovations have also been purposefully designed for optimized longevity. Each device comes with five years of security updates and four generations of OS upgrades, helping to extend the product lifecycle.

 



Pricing and Availability

The Galaxy Z Flip5 lets users express themselves with colors including Mint, Graphite, Cream, and Lavender, as well as a range of accessories including a Clear Gadget Case, Flap Eco-Leather Case, Flipsuit Case and easy-to-carry Silicone Case with Ring to create a more personalized look. The Galaxy Z Flip5 retails for PHP 64,990 for the 256GB variant, and PHP 71,990 for the 512GB variant.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold5 is available in Icy Blue, Phantom Black, and Cream, along with a variety of cases that offer practicality and style including a Slim S Pen Case, Clear Gadget Case, Eco-Leather Case, and a Standing Case with Strap.The Galaxy Z Fold5 is available at PHP 98,990 for the 256GB variant, PHP 105,990 for the 512GB variant, and PHP 119,990 for the 1TB variant.

From July 26 until August 17, 2023, customers who pre-order the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 will enjoy discounts through samsung.com will enjoy discounts of up to PHP 43,000, including a FREE double-up storage worth PHP 7,000. With this offer, customers will instantly get the higher storage variant for the price of the lower variant within the same model lineup. On top of this, they will also get a FREE Original Samsung case, 30% off on the new Galaxy Watch6, PHP 10,000 off on the new Galaxy Tab S9 Series, and 50% off on the Galaxy Buds2 Pro. In addition, Samsung is committed to giving customers peace of mind with Samsung Care+, a support service for accidental damage, repairs, and more. Customers can enjoy one year Samsung Care+ for free during pre-order period.

As a samsung.com exclusive offer, the Galaxy Z Flip5 is also available in Gray, Blue, Green, and Yellow colors. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold5 in Gray and Blue colors are also up for pre-order exclusively on the site.

The Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 are also available for pre-order through Samsung Experience Stores, Authorized Samsung Stores, Lazada, Shopee, TikTok Shop, Abenson.com and MXMemoXpress.com. Customers who pre-order through these channels from July 26 to August 17, 2023 will enjoy as much as PHP 42,000 worth of discounts. This also includes the FREE double-up storage upgrade, up to 50% off on select Galaxy Wearables, along with additional savings for traded-in devices.

General availability for the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 starts August 18, 2023.

You can pre-order by visiting:
https://www.samsung.com/ph/smartphones/galaxy-z-flip5/buy/
https://www.samsung.com/ph/smartphones/galaxy-z-fold5/buy/


Sunday, April 2, 2023

Ride to commemorate Bataan Death March heroes slated on Araw ng Kagitingan

1:05:00 PM

 

The Ride for Valor is a cycling event aimed at raising funds for the maintenance of the Bataan Death March markers and other World War 2 heritage sites. The event is scheduled for April 9, 2023, which is also known as Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) and marks the 81st Anniversary of the Fall of Bataan and the start of the Death March. The Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB) first vice president for marketing and communications, Mike Villa-Real, stated that the event is a joint effort with the Department of National Defense, Philippine Veterans Affairs Office, Provincial Government of Bataan, and Wartime Heritage Guild-Philippines. The main goal of the event is to honor the legacy of Filipino and American soldiers who fought for freedom and democracy during World War 2 by preserving important historical sites.

"The Bataan Death March is a somber reminder of the bravery and selflessness of Filipino veterans during the Second World War. It is an essential part of Philippine history and culture, and the Ride for Valor is an important way of honoring the veterans and preserving their legacy. Plus rider get to learn more about this historic event as they will be be traversing the actual route of the Death March," he said.

The ride is open to fully vaccinated cyclists and all types of bikes with brakes. Villa-Real said the event will start at 2:30 a.m. from the Kilometer Zero in Mariveles, Bataan, to Capas National Shrine in Tarlac.

 

The non-competitive bike ride will have four pitstops: Mt. Samat, Balanga Provincial Capitol’s The Bunker, San Fernando Train Station, and Angeles Museum. Giveaways will be given in selected pitstops. Villa-Real said participants may ride at their own pace, adding there will be a 12-hour cut-off during the event.

He noted that the event will also implement a "No Helmet, No Ride" policy to ensure the safety of the participants. Villa-Real also said a mechanic will be available to help those who encounter mechanical difficulties, while roving marshals will be present to keep track of the riders' progress. Support vehicles are allowed, but riders should only ride in the vehicle if they choose to drop out of the event.

The Bataan Death March is one of the darkest chapters in Philippine history, where around 80,000 Filipino and American soldiers were forced to march more than 100 kilometers in grueling conditions by Japanese forces in 1942. Thousands of soldiers survived but many also died due to starvation, dehydration, diseases, and the brutality of Japanese captors. The markers serve as reminders of the tragedy and heroism that occurred during that period.

PVB is a private, commercial bank owned by World War 2 veterans and their families. With Its new Charter signed into law, the Bank's ownership now includes Post War Veterans and AFP Retirees.

Ride for Valor 2023 is supported by Without Limits PH, Traqs Philippines, OneLGC, AIR21, Panahon.TV, and the Integrated Waste Management Inc, Neo Zigma PH, Hotel Sogo, The Oriental Hotel-Bataan, AFAB, Booster C Energy Shot, and Fitbar.

For more information about the event, follow Ride for Valor on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RideForValorPH.

Monday, November 7, 2022

With 5G and 4L, Will A Driverless Port Far Away?

2:44:00 PM

 


During Christmas season, dispatching different goods and commodities from all over the world on time for a port is always important. At the end of last year, port congestion caused severe disruptions in global supply chains, and most stores were out of stock during the Black Friday and Christmas, the peak selling season. To experience less dilemma like this, the innovation case from Tianjin Port might help.

Tianjin Port is one of the world’s largest ports. It has a 300000-ton-class wharf with a channel depth of -22 meters. It has 192 berths of various types and 128 berths above the 10,000-ton-class.

By the end of 2021, the port’s cargo throughput reached 435 million tons, ranking ninth in the world, while the container throughput exceeded 18.35 million TEUs, ranking the eighth port in the world. The cost of manual operations at this scale is exuberant, both in terms of money and efficiency.

A typical port usually deals with vessel arrivals and departures, shoreside operations, horizontal transport, yard operations, manual tractor trailer transport, and gate operations.

One of the key steps in port digitalization is automating horizontal transport, that is, handling cargo within the port.

 

The Smart Port Solution uses the latest tech — intelligent twins, autonomous driving, 5G, cloud computing, and IoT — to create a better connected, smarter, and more autonomous system.

This smart terminal was built by Tianjin Port Group (TPG), together with Huawei and other partners, as part of its efforts to build a smart and green port. One of the key innovative applications to address this is Huawei's self-developed, truly AI-based intelligent horizontal transportation system, which has achieved a series of "world firsts": Large-scale commercial use of ultra-L4 driverless, the world's first "5G+BeiDou" integration of ubiquitous intelligence, the world's first self-sufficiency in green electricity and zero carbon emission, etc. This achievement provides a blueprint for other parts of the world to build intelligent and low-carbon ports.

The results speak for themselves. On the port's visitor platform at the container terminal at Section C of Tianjin Port, container cranes operate automatically and unmanned electric container trucks come and go. At the port, remotely controlled quay cranes stably pick up containers that are loaded with cargo from cargo ships, and load these containers onto unmanned electric container trucks. Under the guidance of the BeiDou navigation satellite system, the container trucks go to the automatic locking/unlocking stations, according the optimal driving route calculated in real time, to unlock the containers, and then drive to the container yard. The whole process is completed in one go.

The intelligent and digital transformation of the port has led to tangible benefits. Previously, transporting containers to container yards within ports requires a large number of container trucks. Using human drivers is very costly. Tianjin Port currently has 76 container trucks. To ensure 24/7 operations, each container truck needs three drivers working in three shifts every day. The port needs 60% fewer staff than before. In addition, it is exhausting for truck drivers to drive on fixed routes in three shifts, posing an obvious safety hazard. Now, Drivers (who are in high demand) now operate trucks remotely and no longer have to face dangerous, unhealthy working conditions. And each container now consumes 20% less energy, cranes are 20% more efficient on average, with each crane operating 39 container units per hour.

 


The terminal of Section C in the Beijiang Port Area of Tianjin Port is the first smart terminal of its kind to deploy an intelligent horizontal transport system. Looking ahead, Huawei will continue working with partners to deploy and replicate this experience in more ports, building smart ports together.

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Shopee Promotes Safe Online Shopping Experience with Shopee Cares PH

12:18:00 AM

 


With more Filipinos relying on e-commerce to get their essentials, this has also increased the need to protect them due to the growing number of fraudulent activities happening in the digital space. In a Consumer Pulse Survey conducted by TransUnion in February 20221, of the over 1,000 Filipino adults polled, 53% said they were targeted by fraudsters in the previous 3 months. From the same survey, 42% said they were scammed by Phishing, 38% were victimized by money and gift card scams, while 30% were scammed by third-party sellers via online retail shops. While businesses in different industries are continuously upgrading their platforms, fraudsters also search for ways on how they can adapt to the ever-changing landscape and discover new vulnerabilities.

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, recognizes the need to enhance user protection and security by educating customers on vulnerabilities, and how they can avoid being a victim of fraud. With the recently launched Shopee Cares PH – an online community platform where Shopee provides customer education and support – the goal is to empower consumers with proper know-hows and tips on how they can protect themselves from phishing scams, money and gift card scams, and third party seller scams.

Martin Yu, Shopee Philippines Director, said, “Shopee has always been committed to ensuring that every Filipino’s online shopping experience is safe and reliable, and Shopee Cares is a testament to that. Through this platform, we aim to equip them with knowledge on how to shop safely and combat these online scams together so that they can continuously enjoy shopping online.”


 

With Shopee Cares PH, users are also encouraged to seek help for any product inquiry or concern, and inspire other users through their memorable Shopee finds and experiences. Sale tips and tricks are also provided to ensure online shopping is made enjoyable with exclusive deals and promos.

“As more Filipinos rely on e-commerce, we continuously ensure that measures are in place to make their experience with Shopee more secure. What we want is for our shoppers to continue enjoying the benefits of online shopping, as this has become an essential part of their daily lives,” Yu added.

Be part of the community and visit https://www.facebook.com/ShopeeCaresPH or https://twitter.com/ShopeeCaresPH.

Friday, July 29, 2022

SM Supermalls welcomes you into a new era of change

6:43:00 AM

 

Change is inevitable! The only permanent in this world is change. 

The honest truth: No one came out of the COVID-19 pandemic in quite the same way. The pandemic was an isolating period of self-discovery, emotional growth, and life-altering realizations. It changed people, and in the process, it shaped the way so many of us view ourselves and the world around us.

Because of this, consumer tastes and behaviors have shifted. Where in a pre-pandemic world, people often spent on luxuries and experiences that allowed them to celebrate their accomplishments, studies show that consumers now want a different experience, one that is kinder and more embracing of the changes that each individual had gone through in the past 2 years. People are now prioritizing their personal wellness and supporting products and services that champion growth.

As consumer tastes have shifted, brands are starting to adapt to these changes. And true to its foundational commitment to make people happy, SM is ready with a host of new offerings as the entire brand is poised for a refresh this year.




 
“The history of SM Supermalls is one that has been built on innovation and change to serve the needs of millions of Filipinos,” says SM Supermalls President, Steven Tan. “We’ve been with our customers through their every milestone for almost four decades. And we are committed to always changing, always growing with our customers in the years and decades to come.”

SM Supermalls: Welcoming Every Change in You

SM continues to stay true to its mission to provide Filipino families with a fun and engaging in-mall experience so they can go home with a smile on their faces.

There will always be a plethora of experiences for each person who comes through SM’s doors. This is true for the various personalities that emerged during the pandemic; from eco-warriors and Plantitas to health buffs and sports personalities who embraced biking, healthy eating, and home gyms, and bakers and homemakers who turned their passion projects into small businesses.



 
“I believe that now more than ever, it is important to recognize the new changes to our world,” adds SM Supermalls President Steven Tan. “And people are continuing to grow as they invest in experiences that uplift their lives.”

Ushering the Future with the Transformation of SM Supermalls

In the next few months, Filipinos across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao will get to experience the wellness-oriented and sustainability-driven transformation of SM Supermalls with a host of new and exciting activities. These include paw parks for pet moms and dads, al fresco dining areas for hangout groups, plant hubs for eco-enthusiasts, bike facilities for the growing cycling community, co-working spaces, experiential retail, blockbuster and larger-than-life cinema escapades and so much more.




As SM’s brand refresh campaign ushers in a newness to the Philippine mall experience, curious visitors, foodies, friends and families will have much to rediscover. So come on in, you’re always welcome here!

For more information, follow SM Supermalls on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smsupermalls to experience what’s new in any SM Supermall near you today!

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Ace Banzuelo's "Walang Himala" embraces a darker, more melancholic turn on breakup song

11:11:00 PM

 

Following the chart-topping success of “Muli” and the release of its viral music video starring ABS-CBN stars Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin, Ace Banzuelo returns with another potential hit that is guaranteed to whet the appetite of music fans across the country.

Released under Sony Music Philippines, the Filipino recording artist’s new single “Walang Himala” carries the inherent weight of dealing with a partner’s betrayal. The melancholic synth-pop track serves as antithesis to Banzuelo’s earlier song Himala: a sad little tune that reduces listeners to a pool of misery, written as if he hibernated for months in his own mancave— devoid of light, and completely immersed in the grieving process.

“Walang Himala’s emphasis on betrayal can be interpreted in multiple ways,” shares the Laguna-based singer-songwriter and producer. “It’s not afraid to embrace a darker, more lamenting turn. Coming from ‘Muli,’ this particular track reeks of angst and frustration in the most human way possible. Some people have experienced it at some point in our lives. It’s my way of comforting them as a songwriter/musician.”


 
Channeling ‘80s synth-pop with modern R&B textures and brooding themes, Banzuelo reflects on loss and loneliness with a more matured perspective. Sonically speaking, “Walang Himala” retains his signature glossy synth production on top of a playful storytelling that connects his past and present releases. “My music provides a strong multiple set of stories, and this new track follows the storyline of Himala,” the Muli hitmaker points out.

According to the young multi-hyphenate, the most memorable moment for him during the recording process is coming up with the introduction and a first verse. The line “ang hirap,” which means, “it’s difficult” really stuck with him; hence, playing around with it as part of the song’s main hook. “Another memorable moment was coming up with the chorus because I didn’t have to revise it. I knew it had to be those words: Walang himala, mali ako pala (translation: There’s no miracle; it’s my fault),” shares Banzuelo, putting more context to the lyrics’ poignant rough spot.

“Walang Himala” is written, produced, mixed, and mastered by Ace Banzuelo himself. The song is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Philippines.

Listen here: http://lnk.to/AB-WalangHimala

Friday, November 12, 2021

PRSP Launches First-Ever Virtual, Interactive and Nationwide Students’ PR Con

6:35:00 AM

 

The gathering of influential persons in the industry, the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) is inviting public relations, communication, marketing, and advertising students all over the country to learn more about decoding the content we consume and preparing in the journey to PR for Good through an informative virtual adventure to the different stages of the content journey in the PRSP Students’ PR Con 2021.

The PRSP Students’ PR Con 2021 is the first-ever virtual, interactive, and nationwide edition of the Students’ PR Congress, the organization’s annual event for students to learn more about the public relations industry from leading practitioners in the field. With the theme “Decoding Content: The Journey to PR for Good”, this year’s Students’ PR Con aims to help participants navigate the new media landscape and tackle the three different stages of the content journey, which are: (1) Capture and Consume, (2) Curate and Converse, and (3) Create and Care.

The first segment, Capture and Consume, aims to address how we contextualize the content that we come across in everyday life to mindfully capture and consume information from different media platforms. The second segment, Curate and Converse, will discuss curating content from reliable sources and starting conscientious and fruitful conversations about topics that matter as a way to fight misinformation and become responsible communicators. The third and final segment, Create and Care, collates all the learnings gained from the previous segments by talking about why creating our own PR for good can show that we care, not only to communicate our messages for self-serving purposes, but to push forward ideas, advocacies and causes that benefit society.

Ferdinand Bondoy, Chairman of PRSP Students’ PR Con and Grand Prix 2021, Board Trustee of PRSP and Regional Integration & Chief Executive Director of COMCO Southeast Asia said, “With shifts in mainstream media and social channels and the emergence of game-changing digital platforms rapidly affecting the behavior of various publics, we could say that the PR landscape has also drastically changed. And with this change, our next gen practitioners must be well-equipped with the necessary new knowledge as they eventually enter the field and the workforce. And PRSP is bringing this groundbreaking virtual conference to Filipino students from all over the country to serve as one of the biggest venues available for them to gear up for the challenge.”

Joining the PRSP Students' PR Con 2021 are thought leaders and renowned professionals from the communications industry who are set to share their expertise as speakers for the online event. For the Capture and Consume segment, Lynda Jumilla-Abalos of ABS-CBN News Digital will tackle “The News and Information Media” while Peach Natividad of Google, Neil Trinidad of Lazada, and Toff Rada of Tiktok will talk about “Social Media and the Emerging Platforms”.

The Curate and Converse segment will include Yvonne Chua of Vera Files and Luz Rimban of Asian Center for Journalism to discuss “Dissecting Fake News, Trolling, Propaganda and Demolition”, and Dr. Randy Dellosa of Pinoy Big Brother and Carlo Ople of PLDT and Unbox for “Being Digitally Ready and Responsible”. Finally, joining our “Create and Care” segment will be Caroline Veronilla of World Vision, Anna Meloto-Wilk of Human Nature and Cat Trivino of MindNation for the “Forwarding Your Advocacy and Giving Voice for Social Good” discussion. Next set of speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.

Norman Agatep, President of PRSP and President and Managing Director of Grupo Agatep shared, “Students of Communication have always been a significant sector that the PRSP has been reaching out to over the years. As such, we have designed pillar programs that aim to supplement their classroom learning, fuel their interest in public relations, and ignite their desire to pursue careers in our industry, This year's PR Con will give all participants an exclusive glimpse of what their lives as PR professionals could be like.”


 
Students’ PR Con 2021 is also set to kick-off the upcoming Students’ Grand Prix in January 2022. The upcoming Students’ Grand Prix will be PRSP’s first hack sprint edition of the annual student event and competition. More details will be announced during its launch in the upcoming PR Con.
v The PRSP Students’ PR Con 2021 is supported by Jobstreet as platinum sponsor; Maynilad Water Services as gold sponsor; Converge ICT Solutions as silver sponsor; and Jollibee Foods Corporation, McDonald’s Philippines (Golden Arches Development Corporation), Meralco and SM Supermalls as bronze sponsors. Staging and creative partner is COMCO Southeast Asia while media partners are Adobo Magazine, Class A Magazine, ClickTheCity.com and When in Manila. Entertainment partners are Warner Music Philippines and PhilPop Musicfest Foundation.

Student organization partners are PRSSP (Public Relations Student Society of the Philippines) from University of the Philippines - Manila, ADPROS from Polytechnic University of the Philippines in Manila, Mass Communication Students’ League from Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (University of the City of Manila), Journalism Guild from Cavite State University, HAU Communicators' League from Holy Angel University in Pampanga, SWU Junior Communication Designers Guild from Southwestern University in Cebu, Kapunungan sa mga Mass Communicators from Siliman University in Dumaguete, Josenian AdComm Guild and Josenian Communication Society from San Jose Recoletos University in Cebu and The Society of Student Communicators from Negros Oriental State University in Bacolod.

The PRSP Students’ PR Con 2021 will be happening this November 20, 2021 and students are encouraged to take part in the timely issues and conversations to be discussed in the event. Everyone can register by going to www.prspstudentsprcon.com/register until November 8, 2021 to secure their slots. PRSP’s Students’ PR Con is free but registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, based on allocation per location (NCR, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao) and per school, so register early and don't miss out on the biggest virtual event for students this year. Confirmed registrants will receive an email with a link to access the virtual platform for the event.

To learn more about the PRSP Students’ PR Con 2021, follow www.facebook.com/studentsprcongress or linkedin.com/company/prsp-students-pr-con-and-grand-prix. For inquiries, please email studentsprcongress@prsp.ph.

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Grab launches Salamat sa Ani initiative to encourage more Filipinos to give thanks to loved ones and frontliners, and support local farmers

10:32:00 PM

 

Furthering its commitment to leveraging its technology and platform to create a positive social impact on the lives of many Filipinos, Grab Philippines, together with Zagana - the Philippines’ leading agri-social enterprise is launching its Salamat Sa Ani initiative on 17 March 2021.

Through the Salamat Sa Ani initiative, Grab is leveraging its technology and platform to encourage more Filipinos to show care and gratitude to their loved ones and frontliners who have been helping them to cope with the challenging times. At the same time, the initiative will also provide support to the farming communities that Grab helped digitalize since the Enhanced Community Quarantine phase, as contents of the Salamat Sa Ani gift sets are sourced directly from Zagana farmers in Benguet, Pangasinan, and Cavite. Each Salamat Sa Ani gift set - which includes fresh corn, bananas, and lime, is exclusively available on GrabMart for only PHP 299.00.

Salamat Sa Ani is one of the latest GrabForGood initiatives led by Grab Philippines where Grab’s technology and platform are leveraged to support the needs of the Filipino communities and help improve their lives and livelihoods. During the height of the pandemic, one of the key GrabForGood initiatives led by Grab Philippines is GrabBayanihan - a program that leveraged Grab’s technology and platform to provide much-needed support to driver-partners, frontliners, displaced individuals, farming communities, and local governments.

Leveraging Grab’s technology and platform to help local farmers overcome supply chain challenges

As highlighted in the June 2020 Report of the World Bank, the supply chain of fresh produce and agricultural products in many parts of the Philippines was greatly impacted since the implementation of the lockdowns. With limited logistics options for transporting the produce from the farms to the public markets and groceries and the sharp decline in customer foot traffic in physical marketplaces, the livelihoods of Filipino farming communities - as well as the food security across many households, were at risk to certain points that farmers were forced to throw away their produce.



Through Grab’s technology, platform, and its partnership with the Department of Agriculture and Zagana, fresh produce from farming communities were given wider market access through the Grab app through the Department of Agriculture’s 2020 Program Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita. Now, with a few taps on the app, Grab consumers get to enjoy fresh produce from local farmers, delivered straight into their doorsteps in as quick as less than an hour and at the same time supporting the local farming communities.

For Benguet-based farmer Ardan Copes, the partnership between Grab and Zagana provided new technology to farmers like himself who are used to traditional models for distributing and selling their produce. His main challenge when the pandemic hit was that there were too many vegetables wasted due to the absence of buyers brought by the quarantine. Copes shares that “through Grab’s technology and platform, Zagana farmers like himself were able to better reach and serve new consumers.” The partnership also gave farmers like Copes “a good market price for their produce which is why they did not hesitate to join the platform.” Copes adds that they “were able to continue with their livelihood despite the challenges of ECQ, which gave them a huge relief.”

Co-creating positive social impact within and beyond the Grab platform

Committed to contributing towards the Philippines’ longer-term socio-economic recovery and development, the Grab platform not only provides its consumers with the everyday value and convenience, but it also allows its users to co-create a positive social impact - within and beyond the Grab platform, with every transaction made on the Grab app.

With every order of fresh produce made on the Grab app, users are able to support the livelihoods of tens of thousands of driver-partners, MSMEs, and local farming communities who are also facing the socio-economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The pandemic has truly impacted a lot of lives. Our partnership with Grab has allowed us to continuously serve our customers and support our local farmers, by leveraging Grab’s platform and technology to provide our kababayans access to fresh produce, delivered right at their doorsteps while providing livelihood for both the delivery partners and local farmers during these uncertain times,” said Zagana Chief Executive Officer Joshua Aragon.

“Using our platform and technology to help improve the lives and livelihoods of many Filipinos is what differentiates Grab as a community partner. We are grateful to have made a difference in the lives of millions of Filipinos through our GrabForGood program and we will continue with our commitment of using technology and our platform to encourage meaningful collaboration within our communities and help our kababayans overcome their daily struggles,” says Grab Philippines Country Head Grace Vera Cruz.

To know more about Grab and Zagana’s Salamat sa Ani initiative, visit: http://grb.to/salamatsaani

Saturday, December 21, 2019

Finalists for the 1st KAMPANA AWARDS

3:57:00 PM

The list of nonimees are out for our KAMPANA Awards before the end of 2019 we will be recognizing Public Relations (PR) Practitioners and Agencies for their works. Also we will recognize the Celebrity Endorsers of have created buzz with their endorsements.

So, nominate your choice for this year's KAMPANA Awards with the following categories.

CLICK THIS LINK TO VOTE KAMPANA AWARDS

THE NOMINEES FOR THE 1st KAMPANA AWARDS


KAMPANA 
PR Agency ng Taon Nominees

Geiser Maclang Network
Lorem Ipsum Inc.
M360 PR + Activation Agency
PenserQ
Ripple 8

KAMPANA 
PR Person ng Taon Nominees

Ma. Chele Mendoza, Lorem Ipsum, Inc
Millet Liberato-Simeon, M360 PR + Activation Agency
Ana Liza Reyes, PenserQ
Amor Maclang, Geiser Maclang Network
Michelle Ople, Ripple 8


KAMPANA 
Kalimbang ng Taon Nominees

Shopee 11.11
FWD Life Insurance Campaigns
Kwentong Jollibee
GSM Calendar Girl 2020
Lazada 11.11


KAMPANA 
Malikhain Awards Nominees

Island Girl - GSM Calendar Girl 2020
Bounty Fresh World Chicken & Egg Day
CoCo Anniversary
#cyberReadi
Alaska Dementia Awareness



KAMPANA 
Celebrity Endorser ng Taon Nominees

Sarah Geronimo
Vice Ganda
Anne Curtis
James Reid
Marian Rivera


KAMPANA 
Batang Celebrity Endorser ng Taon Nominees

Scarlet Snow Belo
Baste
Xia Vigor
Chunsa


KAMPANA 
Kwelang Endorser ng Taon Nominees

Vice Ganda
Anne Curtis
Mimiyuuuh
Vic Sotto
Alex Gonzaga


KAMPANA 
Ingay Istasyon ng Taon Nominees

ABS CBN
GMA 7
TV5


Thursday, November 14, 2019

MR. PINOY HOOPS held a #PAINTPARTY the NIPPON PAINT WAY!

9:49:00 AM

Okay, this one I missed but thanks to our friends from Nippon they were able to send me some photos and some details of what transpired during the event day. I just really missed seeing in person the graffitis and arworks made. So here's the story of the Paint Party done the Nippon Paint way.

 Mr. Pinoy Hoops and Nippon Paint Coatings Philippines Inc. held a #PaintParty last November 9, 2019, in celebration of Mike Swift’s birthday. The party was celebrated at the Tenement Home, Taguig’s Famous Court.

#Paintparty is a one-day event staged with a mission to beautify and inspire the Tenement community, aside from painting the tenement ramps, apartments, and corridors, the whole event was also armed with other fun-filled activity such as Graffiti Wall painting, 3x3 Basketball game, and a free concert held in the evening of November 9.

During the event, Nippon Paint Coatings Philippines and Mike Swift announced that they will join forces in supporting and strengthening the basketball community by painting a thousand basketball courts nationwide thru the #Everycourtcandream campaign. In the coming days, Nippon Paint Gang (Nippon Paint and Mike Swift’s Paint squad), will go to different places in the Philippines to look for a basketball court to paint.



So, if you're community does have basketball courts that are nearly forgotten with colors, this is your chance to liven that play area and get into the good hoops.

Do you want your basketball court to be painted next? Follow Nippon Paint Coatings Philippines Inc. and Mike Swift Facebook page for updates.

facebook.com/nipponpaintcoatingsph
facebook.com/IamMikeSwift

This event was also made possible through the cooperation of Tahanan Inc., Chookstogo, Nike, MNL Kingpin and Kings of the Court.

Sunday, November 10, 2019

Kwento Ni Toto's 1st KAMPANA Awards : Recognizing PR Practitioners and Agencies

8:30:00 AM

KAMPANA Awards is an initiative of KWENTO NI TOTO to recognize the hard work of Public Relations (PR) Practitioners and Agencies in bringing the campaigns and promotions from different brands and companies to the public through various platforms. Particularly, through the digital sphere where bloggers, influencers, and content creators, like us, share opinions, stories, and observations.

It's about time to appreciate their dedications as PR Practitioners and PR Agencies by the partners - the bloggers, influencers, and content creators - who have worked with them in moving the campaigns and promotions to its success.

With this, Kwento Ni Toto is launching today the KAMPANA Awards. Derived from two prefixes of two Tagalog words which are 'KAMpanya' and 'PANAwagan', thus, creating KAMPANA or bell in English.

The KAMPANA Awards embodies the feature of a bell, creating noise to call attention, this is the personality of every PR Practitioners and Agencies. Equipped with creativity, working attitude, and dedication that leads to the success of every campaign from different brands and companies.

Through this award, we can create a sphere of a good and harmonious relationship with the practitioners and the online media community. Together we can communicate with the public and share outstanding campaigns.

So, nominate your choice for this year's KAMPANA Awards with the following categories.

CATEGORIES

Bloggers and Media Partners Pili (Choice) Award
  • KAMPANA Bloggers and Media Partners Pili Award for PR Person
  • KAMPANA Bloggers and Media Partners Pili Award for PR Agency
For these categories, we will have 2 processes, nomination and voting. On the list of nominations, we will pick the Top 5 Finalists. Then we will have the voting period where agencies and practitioners can campaign with the bloggers, influencers, online media, and vloggers.
  • KAMPANA PR Agency ng Taon
  • KAMPANA PR Person ng Taon
  • KAMPANA Kalimbang ng Taon (campaigns or activation created by PR agencies that interest your readers and followers)
  • KAMPANA Malikhain Awards (campaigns or activation created by PR agencies that made an impact because of its uniqueness and creativity)
Of course, since Kwento Ni Toto also shares entertainment stories we also have categories for celebrities and TV Stations.
  • KAMPANA Celebrity Endorser ng Taon
  • KAMPANA Batang Celebrity Endorser ng Taon
  • KAMPANA Kwelang Endorser ng Taon
  • KAMPANA Ingay Istasyon ng Taon (TV Station that created a buzz through their campaigns)

ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA TO CONSIDER IN CASTING YOUR NOMINATIONS
  • PR Practitioners/Agencies residing in the Philippines. 
  • Has worked and practiced his/their expertise for a minimum of 5 months (for new practitioners and agencies) and have created or participated at least one project or campaign. 
  • Created an impact not only on the brand but also on its online partners (influencers, bloggers and vloggers). 
  • Delivered the campaign and made online partners very much involved and active. 
  • The uniqueness and creativity stand out in making the campaign.

DATES TO REMEMBER
  • The nomination is from Nov. 10 to 30.
  • The release of the Finalists is December 2.
  • Voting is from December 2 to 12.
  • The announcement and release of KAMPANA AWARDS winners will be on December 15, 2019.

TO NOMINATE CLICK THIS LINK KAMPANA AWARDS 2019

Saturday, November 2, 2019

Cebu Pacific is Jollibee Family Values Awards’ official airline and Special Citation for Environment partner

10:37:00 AM

The Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific, forged a strategic partnership with the country’s leading fast-food chain, Jollibee, as the Official Airline Partner and Co-Presenter of the Special Citation for Environment of the 9th Jollibee Family Values Awards (JFVA). The annual award pays tribute to exemplary Filipino families residing in the Philippines and abroad who promote positive family values through selflessly serving their fellowmen.

The Special Citation for Environment was given to the Sali family, for their innate and selfless love for the environment as manifested by their One Child One Tree movement. The organization promotes environment preservation and a commitment to sustainable development through tree planting initiatives.

Under the auspices of the Fostering Education and Environment for Development (FEED), Inc., the Sali family has been actively supporting environmental projects in Hagonoy, Bulacan. Activities such as tree planting, mangrove reforestation efforts, as well as training modules and the sharing of technical expertise is made available to teachers, volunteers, and community residents. To date, FEED has seen the planting of 5,000 mangrove seedlings along the Tibaguin seashore while over 2,000 fruit-bearing and native trees have been planted in different elementary schools and forests in the province.


“It is truly an honor to be part once again of the Jollibee Family Values Awards,” says Michelle Eve De Guzman, Director for Marketing at Cebu Pacific, “It’s an even greater privilege for us to recognize the selfless efforts of the Sali family and their meaningful environmental initiatives that are worthy of emulation by others.”

As an advocate and supporter of the environment, Cebu Pacific launched Juan Effect program in 2018. The sustainable campaign helps promote sustainable tourism by encouraging travelers to make a positive impact on nature by bringing their own water bottles and eco bags, and disposing of waste properly.

Monday, October 7, 2019

A Whole New World This Halloween at Royce!

8:30:00 PM

In just a few more weeks and we will be celebrating Halloween! So are you excited to attend any Halloween celebration? Well if you are, you might have to book your day or free your time to celebrate.

This year get ready for a shining, shimmering and splendid experience as Royce Hotel and Casino celebrates a Happy HalloWISH on October 27, 2019, at the Somerset Ballroom.

Enjoy a magical day full of fun, games, and surprises for only P1,088 (1 kid + 1 adult) or P544 (1 pax). This already includes event access, food cart access, entrance to the Treat & Treat area for the kids, a pumpkin basket and cupcakes. It’s first-come, first-served, so you better head over to the front office to get your tickets now.


And the fun will not be complete without some sweet treats! There’s nothing scary with these adorable Halloween creatures available at the Lounge from October 1 to November 15, 2019. Try it and see if you have the heart to bite these cute little monsters.

And since this is happening on a weekend and its already the kids’ break from school, why not indulge a little and book yourself a stay at Royce.


Halloween Executive Twin (P12,888 per night)
Overnight stay in an Executive Twin Room, Complimentary Breakfast for four (4), Aqua Planet Coupons for four (4) and HalloWISH Event Tickets for 2 kids and 2 adults.

Halloween Junior Suite (P10,888 per night)
Overnight stay in a Junior Suite Room, Complimentary Breakfast for four (4), Fontana Pool Coupons for four (4) and HalloWISH Event Tickets for 2 kids and 2 adults.

Halloween Deluxe Twin (P8,888 per night)
Overnight stay in a Deluxe Twin Room, Complimentary Breakfast for four (4), Fontana Pool Coupons for four (4) and HalloWISH Event Tickets for 2 kids and 2 adults.

So ready your costumes and take the carpet ride to celebrate a Happy HalloWISH #OnlyAtRoyce.

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