Women in the workforce drive quick commerce success

foodpanda champions a gender-balanced ecosystem as it looks forward to sustained growth

Innovation, convenience, and safety have pushed on-demand delivery or quick commerce as a thriving sector in recent years and an essential one amid the pandemic. As a business that thrives through the contributions and success of each player in its ecosystem, foodpanda Philippines ensures to create a balanced arena that benefits everyone. This includes nurturing a gender-balanced workforce and delivery ecosystem. 

At foodpanda Philippines, women account for over 50% of the total employee population, many of which are at the helm of their teams. Female employees thrive as leaders at foodpanda as they make up around 40% of the company’s senior managers and 45% of its team leaders. Around 54% of other managerial level roles are also taken up by women.

Among the different departments of foodpanda, the commercial team has the most women employees. Almost 64% of the team, which handles sales operations, account management, and partner vendor acquisition, is made up of women. The same team is considerably one of the obvious drivers of growth in the company as more customers and businesses sign up on the foodpanda platform.

Japanese scientists discover fabric spray kills >99.9% of COVID-19 virus

Clinical studies show that Natucair was
effective in killing >99.9% SARS-CoV-2.

Leading Japanese household company Earth Corporation has announced breakthrough clinical studies confirming that Natucair, its brand of fabric and linen spray, kills >99.9% of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19.

Shintaro Noda, in charge of Regional Marketing of Earth Corporation disclosed that based on clinical studies made by the Japan Textile Products Quality and Technology Center in Kobe, Natucair was effective in killing >99.9% SARS-CoV-2 in suspension. 

With 17 testing centers in Japan and around the world, the Japan Textile Products Quality and Technology Center is one of the most credible and trusted institutions when it comes to evaluating the efficacy of products to be used internationally.

The testing involved mixing nine parts of Natucair with one part sample of the SARS-CoV-2 using plaque assay protocol. After five minutes of contact, the samples were re-examined to see the effect on the SARS-CoV-2 particles.

Globe reinvents customers' everyday experiences with innovative life-enabling offers

Filipinos are very agile, always ready to adapt to new experiences and face challenges head on. Despite the pandemic, many are able to stay afloat thanks to digital means which remain abuzz with new platforms, services, bundles and plans that reinvent how we live.

Globe recognizes the challenges its customers continue to face given the current state of the pandemic. To support them, the company launched first-to-market innovations that redefine telco experiences that enable them to win each day.

“Today, Filipinos have better connectivity with truly proactive service here and abroad, powered by the largest mobile network and the fastest-growing 4G network in the country. More advanced technologies are also in place such as 5G and fiber plus pervasive network improvements,” shared Globe’s Deputy Chief Commercial Officer Issa Guevarra-Cabreira during the first-ever Globe Innovation Fest.

Alpha 7SIII: Top Choice of Renowned Cinematographer and Content Creator

When you talk about professional shooting, renowned and sought-after content creators, veteran directors, and cinematographers would not hesitate to say that their top choice is Sony’s Alpha 7SIII mainly because of its extraordinary capabilities that bring their Imagination in Motion.

Sony Philippines (SPH) conducted a virtual interview with game-changing digital content creator, Lit Lab Studios headed by Patrick Martin and Hiromi Uematsu and professional director and cinematographer, JA Tadena to share their experience using the Sony Alpha 7SIII and why is it their top choice.

Xiaomi offers amazing price drops for the Redmi Note 9 series

Xiaomi just announced amazing price drops for its Redmi Note 9 series! 

Get a Redmi Note 9s 4GB + 64GB variant now for only PHP 9,490 (from PHP 10,490) or a 6GB + 128 GB variant for only PHP 10,490 (from PHP 11,490). Meanwhile, you can also purchase a Redmi Note 9 Pro 6GB + 64 GB variant at PHP 10,990 (from PHP 11,990) or the 6GB + 128 GB variant at PHP 11,990 (from PHP 12,990).

The Redmi Note 9s introduces Snapdragon’s powerful 700 series processors to the Redmi Note series for the first time. The Note 9s includes a 720G processor and a 5020mAh (typ) ultra-high capacity battery. It also supports 18W fast charge and comes equipped with a 22.5W fast charger in the box.

Combine this with an improved design featuring a 3D curved glass back for a good grip and maximum comfort plus Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for added toughness and durability, a 48MP AI Quad camera and a 6.67” FHD+ Tiny DotDisplay (another first for the Redmi Note series) and the Redmi Note 9s truly does give you the power to win! 

Teacher-singer Jayson Dedal shows acting chops in BL-themed music video

Jayson Dedal and Alfio Schmidt are an odd couple
 with incredible chemistry on the BL-themed
video for Bilyon-Bilyong Panalangin

The official music video for public school teacher-turned-artist Jayson Dedal’s debut single “Bilyon-Bilyong Panalangin” is a moving piece of short film that takes a page from popular Asian boys’ love (BL) series.

The video showcases Dedal’s acting chops opposite his love interest played by top model Alfio Schmidt. We see Dedal go through the moments of unfeigned but unrequited intimacy, as he falls deeper and deeper into Schmidt’s charms.

Throughout these memorable moments like baking cakes or playing billiards, Schmidt gives Dedal every reason to believe in love. He acts as the partner his friend has wanted for a long time—someone who’s gentle, patient and, above all, present. And despite the singer’s fears of a lack of reciprocity and being out of his league, Dedal tries to muster up whatever courage he can to express his feelings. But as many real love stories go, the story doesn’t end in ‘happily ever after.’ 

Sponge Cola puts a refreshing spin on romance with new song “Labis-labis”

Aside from churning out modern rock classics that carve a special place in our collective consciousness, Sponge Cola has always been adept in capturing the divine feeling of romantic high, the cautionary tale that comes after, and the journey caught in between the respective timelines. 

The “Siguro Nga” hitmakers have mastered the art of helming the soundtrack of our lives with universal appeal, and this time, they are putting a uniquely captivating but relatable spin on the ‘love song’ format with the release of their new single “Labis-labis” via Sony Music Philippines.