World Vision’s 2021 in review: More than 300,000 Filipino children directly assisted

Christian relief, development, and advocacy agency World Vision in the Philippines recently released its Year 2021 impact report highlighting milestones of directly assisting thousands of  children and reaching millions of children through its various child-focused and community-based programs and advocacies implemented in over 30 provinces across the country.

World Vision National Director Rommel V. Fuerte shared, “In seeking and bearing witness to God’s kingdom, the ministry that we have built with all of our partners directly served more than 300,000 children by end of our fiscal year 2021. This is while the five national policies on child well-being World Vision has influenced to benefit  more than 32 million children in the Philippines.”

“God has been faithful to each and every one of us for enabling us to do so much, despite the limitations and challenges in year 2021,” said Eduardo C. Jimenez , last year’s Chairman of the Board of Trustees for World Vision Development Foundation, Inc. “We praise Him for giving us the opportunity to work alongside thousands of partners and volunteers across the country to make this happen.”

Huawei 2021 Annual Report: Solid operations, investing in the future

Meng Wanzhou, Huawei's CFO,
speaking at the press conference

Huawei released its 2021 Annual Report on March 28th, revealing that the company had maintained solid operations throughout the past year. As per the report, Huawei achieved CNY636.8 billion in revenue in 2021, and CNY113.7 billion in net profits, an increase of 75.9% year-on-year. The company's R&D expenditure reached CNY142.7 billion in 2021, representing 22.4% of its total revenue, and bringing its total R&D expenditure over the past 10 years to over CNY845 billion. Moving forward, the company also plans to continuously increase investment in R&D.

Golden Haven Memorial Parks Bags Two National Awards for 2021

Golden Haven is recognized as one of the premier
memorial parks that develop beautiful final
resting places in the country.

As Golden Haven looks back on the year, the developer takes great pride in its recent achievements with prestigious awards giving bodies. The leading developer recently received national awards from both the Q Asia’s Quality Excellence Awards and Philippine Top Choice Awards for Excellence & Outstanding Achievers.

Golden Haven is recognized as one of the premier memorial parks that develop beautiful final resting places in the country. Established in 1984, Golden Haven’s flagship project in Las Piñas offers memorial lots that vary in functions, sizes, and price points. The company commits to its mission of providing a place of refuge for recollecting memories of our departed loved ones while appreciating the lush greenery and beautifully themed landscapes. True also to its vision, Golden Haven gears up for vast expansion to have a themed memorial park in every hometown.

PHL Advertising’s best work recognized at 2021 Kidlat Awards

4As Annual Creative show stages successful comeback after one-year break

The titans of Philippine advertising came together—albeit, virtually—to recognize the most outstanding, innovative, and groundbreaking creative work that has come out in the past two years through the much-awaited return of the Kidlat Awards!

The Kidlat Awards, held last November 26, is the annual creative show of the Association of Accredited Advertising Agencies of the Philippines (4As) and this year marked its return after taking a break in 2020 due to the pandemic. Because of its absence last year, this year’s Kidlat Awards honored the best work from 2019 and 2020 in one event. 

“Kidlat strikes again, and this time with more furor and more bravado,” Norman Agatep, President of the 4As and President and Managing Director of Grupo Agatep said. “After a one-year hiatus the creative show of the [4As] is back with a vengeance. After many months of ideating from homes, brainstorming via Zoom, submitting artworks through Viber, and supervising production from our dining tables, we’ve clearly demonstrated that no pandemic can cage the creative spirit, and if anything the virus has only strengthened our resolve to create solutions, to connect with people, and to be a force for good in today’s difficult world.”

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

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.

Catch Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Coldplay, Maroon 5, and more live for free exclusively on Smart's GigaPlay App

Kick off the “Ber” season with great music from the best and hottest international acts at the iHeartRadio Music Festival 2021. This September, leading mobile services provider Smart Communications Inc. is bringing the annual music event hosted by the American broadcast, podcast, and streaming radio platform iHeartRadio for free through the new GigaPlay App.      

The epic two-day music festival will be held in two venues at the T-Mobile Arena and AREA15 in Las Vegas. Catch exclusive, never-before-seen performances from Billie Eilish, Cheap Trick, Coldplay, Dua Lipa, Florida Georgia Line, J Cole, Journey, Khalid, Lil Baby, Maroon 5, Nelly, Sam Hunt, Weezer, and more. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the iHeartRadio Music Festival will also feature one-of-a-kind collaborations plus other surprise performances.      

Huawei Holds Developer Day 2021 this August 20

Global tech leader Huawei is set to present its most recent feats in the Philippine market across its many verticals on August 20 at the HUAWEI Developer Day. The tech giant is also expected to provide updates on how it is building and growing its ecosystem in the Philippines vis-a-vis the local rollout of the recently launched HarmonyOS; and how it is projected to further the smart lifestyle of Filipino Huawei fans.

Call for Entries for the PANAta Awards 2021 Now Open

PANAta Awards 2021, organized by the Philippine Association of National Advertisers (PANA), is the country’s prestigious awards giving body that celebrates excellence in effective and creative marketing communication campaigns. With this year’s theme, Hilaraya, the PANAta Awards 2021 hopes to convey to the industry the message of moving forward together with courage toward new realities.

“Our new realities may be uncertain, but we face the challenges that come with the new normal. Getting an unprecedented participation of entries last year was encouraging and awe-inspiring – proof that the brand-building community remains resilient and will continue coming up with out-of-the-box and impactful campaigns despite the hurdles of the times. This year, we continue to recognize creativity and innovation at its finest,” shares Ken Lerona, PANAta Awards 2021 chair.

Linggo Ng Musikang Pilipino 2021 goes digital with diverse and inclusive programming

Linggo Ng Musikang Pilipino (LMP) marks its second digital edition this year with a commitment to promoting awareness and appreciation of OPM artists from all over the world through multiple social media platforms.

The weeklong celebration promises a wide variety of music programs that not only cater to a specific format, but also encompasses concerts and gigs, open mic challenges, exclusive premieres, workshops, and a lecture series. 

ASEAN Music Showcase Festival 2021 adds two more countries, heads 3-day virtual event this September

ASEAN Music Showcase Festival (AMS) is slated to return on its second edition with an initiative to help regional artists stay connected with their fanbase and introduce themselves to new audiences despite the setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Southeast Asia’s first collaborative intraregional music showcase festival will have its online premiere on September 11-12, 2021 (Saturday and Sunday) via YouTube. Virtual speed meetings aimed to provide one-on-one networking opportunities between emerging regional musicians and global music industry professionals will be held as a private event on the following day, September 13, 2021 (Monday).

Binibining Pilipinas 2021 candidates to showcase national costume, swimsuits

National costumes will be shown online on June 12 and 27, swimsuits on June 18

This year’s Binibining Pilipinas is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated in recent years. The excitement is just about to reach fever pitch as the 34 candidates parade their national costumes and swimsuits virtually.

On Independence Day, the candidates of Binibining Pilipinas will show once again their national costumes, this time on Binibining Pilipinas’ official TikTok channel. Fans can support their bets by liking the post that features their favorite candidates on TikTok. Fans can also vote their favourite national costumes through the Binibining Pilipinas website. 

Ten candidates with the most votes will be announced during the National Costume Fashion Show to be streamed on YouTube and Facebook on June 27. Then, another round of voting will be opened to decide who among the Top 10 qualifiers will win Best in National Costume on the pageant's grand coronation night. 

Explore Possibilities at the Xiaomi Mi Fan Festival 2021

Xiaomi announces special deals and exclusive digital concert for Mi Fans

Calling all Mi Fans! Xiaomi Philippines is once again celebrating its annual Mi Fan Festival (MFF) with a host of great deals, a virtual concert and the launch of a special edition Redmi Note 10 Pro.

The 2021 MFF will center on the theme “Explore the Possibilities”, and to cultivate the spirit of this message, Xiaomi is offering an online sale and fantastic discounts on its Mi smartphones that comes with tickets to a special online concert. The shopping extravaganza will kick off on April 6 with special offers on Mi Stores and authorized channels. 

Mi Fan Festival 2021 In-Store Deals and Melody with Mi Digital Concert 

At MFF 2021, Mi fans who buy featured Mi Fan Festival smartphones and products from April 6 – May 9 at authorized Mi stores and other official retailers can score tickets to Melody with Mi, an exclusive digital concert in partnership with ABS-CBN, KTX, and TFC with iconic Pinoy singer Bamboo on May 23, 8 p.m. Also, as a limited time offer, Mi Fans who purchase featured Mi Fan Fest products via the Lazada and Shopee Xiaomi online stores will also get tickets to Xiaomi's virtual concert. Purchases of P25,000 and above not only include tickets to the concert but even includes access to the Meet & Greet and the festive fan After Party!

World TB Day 2021: Duque calls for urgent recovery to prevent TB deaths

Estimating over 100,000 deaths due to tuberculosis (TB) in the next five years, Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque III sounded the alarm for a swift recovery in TB care and services amid COVID-19 quarantine restrictions.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has caused enormous health and economic impacts, even affecting our TB response. But let us come together and bring our TB response back on track,” Secretary Duque said at an online advocacy event in observance of World TB Day. 

Higlights and Winners From Nickelodeons Kid's Choice Awards 2021

BTS scores triple win for Favourite Music Group, Favourite Global Music Star and Favourite Song;

Special remarks by US Vice President of United States Kamala Harris;

Guinness Record set for most simultaneous slimings;

Nickelodeon’s Orange Blimp took fans on a virtual ride around the world and beyond at this year’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2021, on Saturday, March 13. Catch the Asia premiere of the awards show on Wednesday, March 17 at 5pm (SG, MAL and PH) and 4pm (WIB). In Singapore, Singtel subscribers can enjoy an exclusive first look through Singtel CAST, two days ahead of its linear premiere on Singtel TV Ch 240.

Ortigas Art Festival Brings Excitement This 2021

Now more than ever, art and artist needs more appreciation and support during these trying times. And as we are slowly coming back to our normal lives, having art would also help us appreciate the beauty of the world outside our confined homes.

With museums and theaters still not open, the mall is what we go to for our supplies and temporary escape from our quarantine. But this is also a great opportunity to experience the beauty of the outside world through the best of film, painting, photography, sculpture, and so much more at the Ortigas Art Festival 2021.

JobStreet launches Virtual Career Fair 2021 above 55,000 jobs available nationwide

As it continues to provide jobs that matter during these unprecedented times, leading online job portal JobStreet launches its first-ever interactive Virtual Career Fair for 2021, happening on February 17 to 21, with more than 55,000 jobs available from different industries across the country. 

Some of the job roles available are IT Software Specialist, Digital Marketer, Sales Executive, System Analyst, Customer Service Representative, Financial Consultant, ESL Teacher, Accountant, Engineer, IT Developer, HR Staff, and HR Manager. 

Candidates can also apply for Office Administrator, Dispatcher, Merchandiser, Warehouse Staff, Quality Assurance Staff, and more. 

5 things to remember as we begin again

As we welcome the new year—2021, it might do well for us to look back, to take stock of the positive lessons that we can extract from what was an unprecedented year. For sure, numerous take-aways can be gained as we move forward and anticipate a more “mobile” next normal—especially since vaccine trials by leading pharmaceutical companies have been yielding encouraging results.

With that, here are 5 lessons we should remember as we begin again:

Always wash your hands

Perhaps the most frequent reminder worth noting is how the power of proper handwashing has been in full display. It has been proven effective in killing 99.9% of germs and should always be considered a first line of defense against sicknesses and diseases.

Sony World Photography Awards 2021 - New Categories And Entry Details Announced

The World Photography Organization announces submissions for the 14th edition of the Sony World Photography Awards is now open starting today with new categories introduced and added application features.

Created by the World Photography Organization, the Sony World Photography Awards is an authoritative voice in the industry.  Celebrating the best contemporary photography from the past year, the Awards give vast exposure and opportunity to photographers worldwide. Sony supports the Awards to help the continued development of photographic culture by giving a global platform to today’s talent.