World Vision and ComCo Southeast Asia join forces to support MSMEs

Aside from plaguing the health of people all over the world, COVID-19 has affected global economies, with businesses closing down leaving millions of people jobless. In developing countries like the Philippines, small businesses are hit the hardest as they struggle to survive in the current climate. Consumers are looking for brands that care about social issues, but with most business enterprises in the country made up of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), these businesses might not have social issues at the top of their priority list as they try to cope with the pandemic. In line with this, World Vision in the Philippines, an international child-focused non-profit organization, has partnered with ComCo Southeast Asia, a trailblazing and globally award-winning integrated communications agency in the region, for Cause Marketing for Good – a campaign to support MSMEs during these difficult times and to teach them how they can champion social issues through their marketing efforts.

GOMO: Data that never expires fulfills the needs of digital Pinoys nationwide, #1 selling SIM on Shopee

GOMO, the first fully digital telco brand in the Philippines, continues to deliver innovative products and solutions by giving customers more freedom with their data. Since its launch in October 2020, it has allowed customers to stay connected with its game-changing offers and seamless digital experience from buying a SIM, to purchasing promos, and managing data amidst the pandemic.

It is the only SIM in the country that offers data that never expires, and unlike other mobile phone plans, GOMO does not issue bills nor require load. Customers may likewise convert their unused GBs (data) to actual calls and texts with ‘Mo Creds. So far, there have been 2.4 million 'Mo Creds conversions to calls and texts. To make the digital experience even better, each GOMO SIM is already 5G-ready for users to enjoy a leveled-up digital experience, with connectivity that won’t hold them back and allowing them to do more with their data.

Over 350 trusted stores await online shoppers at PayMaya Mall

Widest mobile shopping choices at your fingertips

PayMaya leads in powering the digital lifestyle of Filipinos as it expands its PayMaya Mall feature to over 350 trusted brands in food, groceries, beauty, fashion, and many more - the widest list of mobile shopping choices available via any e-wallet today.  

As the ultimate one-stop-shop for your everyday shopping needs, PayMaya Mall empowers consumers to easily purchase goods at their favorite stores, including Jollibee, McDonald’s, Chowking, Burger King, Bonchon, Mercury Drug, Rose Pharmacy, AllDay, Landers, FreshMart, Boozy, National Bookstore, Shein, Rustan's, Gap, and many others.  

Let's Review and Unbox The Xiaomi Mi Band 6

I’m excited to try and check out this smart band which is filled with lots of great features. First let’s open and see what’s inside.

Inside the box we have the Mi Smart Band 6 and the strap, a user manual and the charging cable.

Let’s now turn it on and see it come to life. It has a 1.56 inch Full Screen AMOLED Touch Display. It has a resolution of 152 x 486 pixels and brightness of up to 450 nits.

You can customize the watch face with more than 60 band displays , though I would still prefer the original which perfectly fits the screen. It’s also made with tempered glass with anti-fingerprint coating.

Now for the functions. Of course along with the default watch face, you can swipe to see the functions of this smart band such as SpO2 tracking, Sleep tracking, Breathing exercises, Stress monitoring, Female health tracking , PAI (Personal Activity Intelligence)  which is its unique feature from other smart bands, Idle alerts and Camera remote shutter. 

Acer drops huge laptop discounts and a free Acer tablet with new Learn from Home program KathNiel leads Acer’s Learn from Home Program

• Acer introduces Learn from Home Program that entitles consumers up to Php8,000 off laptops, monitors, and projectors
• Get a free Acer Tablet when you purchase a participating Acer laptop
• Predator offers up to Php40,000 off on gaming laptops and monitors with a free gaming chair and loot bag
• Acer kicks off Learn from Home Program with country’s leading loveteam, KathNiel

Now is the perfect time to upgrade your study set-up with Acer’s Learn from Home Program. Get the biggest deals on Acer laptops, desktops, monitors, and projectors with discounts up to Php8,000 plus a free Acer tablet (on selected models) from June 16 to July 18, 2021. Predator gaming laptops, desktops, and AOPEN monitors will also be up for grabs with discounts up to Php40,000 and a free gaming chair (on selected models).

With the shift of the educational sector to digital, students and most importantly the parents had to adapt to the new norm. Classes are being held online, and with this new method of learning, having the best learning set-up is essential. Acer laptops are equipped with the latest mobile processors and specs needed to further boost any student’s productivity.

Teleperformance supports Davao frontliners with donation to the Southern Philippines Medical Center

Dr. Ricardo B. Audan (middle), Medical Center Chief II of Southern Philippines Medical Center, receives a check representing the Php 300,000 donation from Teleperformance. Joining him were Teleperformance Davao Site Director Ervin John Gok-ong and Human Resources Manager Josie Sacala

In line with its commitment to help cities across the country in their fight against Covid-19, Teleperformance Philippines, through its corporate social responsibility arm Citizen of the World, is making a donation to the Southern Philippines Medical Center.

New Clark City Announced As The Home Of United City FC

Arrey A. Perez, Senior Vice President Corporate
 Services Group handing over the BCDA
endorsement letter to Eric M. Gottschalk,
President of United City FC

United City FC to become United Clark FC by the end of 2021

United City Football Club (UCFC) has announced today its move to New Clark City which will include a name change to United Clark Football Club (UCFC). 

United City Football Club (UCFC) President and Co-founder Eric Gottschalk say, "This is a historic day for all of us within the organization as we are finally able to announce New Clark City as our permanent home. This has been in the works for several months, and we would like to thank Vivencio B. Dizon, President & CEO of BCDA (Base Conversion and Development Authority), and his team for their support in bringing professional football to the Province of Pampanga and New Clark City."

"Our move to Pampanga has a lot to do with the already existing sports mentality within the community, especially the love for football, and since the PBA has no foothold in Clark, UCFC will be the only professional sports franchise in the province." 

Shopee Launches Shopee Thursdays with the Department of Trade and Industry to Help MSMEs Thrive in the E-commerce Space

Aspiring entrepreneurs can learn how to maximize the potential of e-commerce through online masterclasses

As e-commerce takes on greater importance for both consumers and sellers, Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, partners with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to offer in-depth discussions about online selling to support the growth of online businesses through Shopee Thursdays. These masterclass sessions aim to equip existing and aspiring online entrepreneurs with the right tools and information on how to use data to operate effectively in the e-commerce space.  

Proptech platform Ohmyhome bares five mistakes to avoid when purchasing a home

Leading property platform Ohmyhome shares five usual
mistakes Filipinos make on their first property purchase
—choosing the wrong location, not knowing the best property
 type for one’s needs, not understanding financial options,
underestimating homebuying costs,
and working with the wrong agent.

For a lot of Filipinos, buying their first home is mostly uncharted territory. The process involves an overwhelming number of details that can prove to be challenging to be completely mindful of, and missing even just one can lead to costly mistakes sooner and later.

Here, leading property solutions company Ohmyhome shares the five usual missteps that prospective homebuyers can make and offers tips on how to avoid them. 

Mistake #1 Choosing the Wrong Location

Property experts say that real estate is a high-investment purchase based primarily on location. “We have heard too many stories about people moving into their dream homes only to find out months later that flooding occurs after a heavy downpour or internet and cellular coverage is extremely weak,” Julian Sison, marketing manager of Ohmyhome, says.

Thus, prospective homebuyers must get to know all they can about the location of their future home: is it near an earthquake fault line? Are transport hubs accessible? They should also check out upcoming developments such as new infrastructure projects and new business and job opportunities. 

Show You Like That

Catch JISOO, JENNIE, ROSÉ and LISA in their first OT4 schedule since THE SHOW, exclusively for Kmmunity PH Members

Over the past years, record-breaking Korean girl group BLACKPINK has taken over the world, capturing hearts with their powerful songs and heart-stopping performances. In case you haven’t heard, JISOO, JENNIE, ROSÉ, and LISA are Globe’s newest brand ambassadors, and last year the girls painted the Philippines black and pink  with a stunning TVC, a massive digital channel takeover, fan-favorite pre-show, access to THE SHOW concert, and more, all streamed via Globe’s social media and online platforms.

Giving you more ways to connect with all your favorite K-pop acts, Globe continues to reinvent entertainment, and today invites all fans of the quartet behind smash hits like “DDU-DDU-DDU-DDU” and “Lovesick Girls,” to SHOW YOU LIKE THAT, a free online event for Globe’s Kmmunity PH Facebook Group. On June 18, 2021 at 8pm, members of the hallyu-centered Facebook Group will get exclusive access to catch the OT4 for the first time since their record-shattering online concert earlier this year.