World Vision’s Noche Buena Campaign Shares the Joy of Christmas to the Most Vulnerable Children

World Vision is once again bringing the holiday spirit to our most vulnerable children and their families as it continues its annual Christmas tradition with the Noche Buena campaign.

Since 2006, Christmas has been celebrated by World Vision’s supported children and their community with joyful memories of the generosity of sponsors and donors through the annual distribution of Noche Buena gifts.

But due to the adverse impacts of the pandemic, many families were forced to face heavy financial burdens due to quarantine restrictions and scarcity or loss of jobs.

According to the COVID-19 assessment report conducted by World Vision, 16.7% or 4.2 million Filipino families experienced involuntary hunger or hunger due to lack of food since the early days of the pandemic. 

BRIA Homes Hosts Free Webinars for Our Kababayang OFWs

Our kababayang OFWs benefitted from the expertise 

and experience of special guest speaker Marissa del Mar.

In the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, one of the more seriously affected sectors are the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW), who have long been acknowledged as the economic heroes of the country. OFWs, estimated to number 2.566 million are responsible for a total of $20.38 billion in remittances for the first nine months of 2021, an important lifeline in a developing country such as the Philippines. 

However, while global travel restrictions remain fluid, altering or even impeding their long-planned homecoming events, OFWs are being encouraged to direct their energies towards a positive goal: achieving and sustaining financial health. Many are now learning that they can provide for their families—and contribute to the Philippine economy—even as they go from being spenders to being savers and investors.

Enjoy Hassle-Free Holiday Shopping with these Exclusive Branded Gift Sets at Shopee's Holi-deals Gift Guide

From gadgets to personal care, discover gift sets for everyone on your Christmas list

Finding the perfect gift can be daunting. If you’re having difficulty choosing the best presents, why not try getting them a gift set instead? Gift sets allow us to give our loved ones meaningful presents with multiple products that revolve around their interests, making it feel more special and well-thought-out.

Acer expands product line, introduces acerpure to consumers

Taiwanese ICT giant Acer expanded its product range to include air purifiers under a brand called acerpure.

acerpure was born out of Acer’s concern for the environment and the quality of air we breathe. 

The good news is acerpure is finally in the Philippines and the brand is launching acerpure cozy, acerpure pro and acerpure cool so Filipinos can live with cleaner air.

“The quality of air that we breathe affects the lives of people, especially these days when most of us are living our lives indoors. At Acer, we have expanded our product range by introducing new technologies and products that ensure the best air quality for everyone,” said Acer Philippines General Manager Sue Ong-Lim.

DICT successfully launched six Emerging Technologies Workshops in partnership with Huawei Philippines

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), in partnership with Huawei Philippines, successfully hosted six Emerging Technologies Workshops for government employees this year.

More than 700 government employees from the DICT and various agencies participated in the webinars. The six workshops on emerging technologies were held from June to November, covering topics like 5G, Digital Economy, AI & Big Data, Cloud Computing, and Cybersecurity.

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.”

“Mahal Ka Namin DITO”: DITO declares its love for Filipino subscribers with this heart-warming holiday video

In celebration of Filipinos’ favorite time of the year, DITO Telecommunity is dedicating a special Christmas video to its millions of subscribers all over the country.

The video features inspiring stories of three DITO employees across different fields, each narrating how every effort they put into what they do at DITO is a labor of love not just for their loved ones but also to provide the telco service that Filipinos truly deserve. In “Mahal Ka Namin DITO,” the newest telco player reinforces their commitment to serve its subscribers fully recognizing the role that connectivity plays in their day-to-day lives. 

“The best gift we can give our subscribers this Christmas is our exceptional service. While there may be some changes in the way we celebrate the holidays this year, we aim to bridge the gap by allowing Filipinos to remain connected with their families, friends, and loved ones.” said DITO’s Chief Administrative Officer Atty. Adel Tamano.

Become a PayMaya Verified Seller now and let your customers know you're legit!

Online shopping has definitely become more popular in the Philippines, but online scams - from fake sellers to bogus buyers - are ruining the experience for many Filipinos. 

To further boost the growth of e-commerce in the Philippines and protect customers from online scams, PayMaya introduced PayMaya Verified Sellers, a feature that makes transactions safer for both buyers and sellers using the PayMaya app. 

With this another first-in-the-market and unique feature, PayMaya is equipping online sellers who utilize the e-wallet to accept payments with a special badge – making it easier for consumers to check if they are paying legitimate businesses on the app. 

By registering as a PayMaya Verified Seller, small business owners and people with side hustles can get instant credibility through a verified badge that customers can see, marking the account as "legit." 

All-New "Scream" Reveals Poster of Legacy Characters

It’s time for a killer reunion. Paramount Pictures has just released the individual posters of the legacy characters of  the all-new horror thriller Scream, coming to Philippine movie theatres January 2022.

Check out below the character one-sheets of Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox and David Arquette.

Watch the film’s trailer at https://youtu.be/i3sXCxPaRl0

About Scream

Twenty-five years after a streak of brutal murders shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro, a new killer has donned the Ghostface mask and begins targeting a group of teenagers to resurrect secrets from the town’s deadly past. Neve Campbell (“Sidney Prescott”), Courteney Cox (“Gale Weathers”) and David Arquette (“Dewey Riley”) return to their iconic roles in “Scream” alongside Melissa Barrera, Kyle Gallner, Mason Gooding, Mikey Madison, Dylan Minnette, Jenna Ortega, Jack Quaid, Marley Shelton, Jasmin Savoy Brown, and Sonia Ammar.

Companies urged to take advantage of ‘The Great Reset’ to build a more sustainable future

Countries are given the unprecedented opportunity to build back in a more environmentally and socially sustainable way as they rebuild their economies amid the pandemic.  In the same way, this “Great Reset” offers a chance for corporations to rethink priorities and work towards building a more sustainable future.

Lucas Joppa, Chief Environmental Officer at Microsoft Corporation, pointed this out during the 12th Leadership Innovation Forum (Lead-In) of Globe Business.  The event, attended by over 900 guests including corporate leaders across all industries, carried the theme “Bigger Picture, Greater Future: Redefining Success Beyond Business.”

Joppa explained that at the center of the “Great Reset” is environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices.  ESG urges companies to go beyond the pure pursuit of profit to benefit the broader socio-economic systems.