Huawei Together 2021 Online Event to Draw People Closer Through Music and Innovation

Stream the online concert on December 4 at 7:00pm!

Everyone can probably agree, 2020 has been quite the year where challenge after challenge tested our spirits more than any other. Despite the hardship, we’ve all learned important lessons and the immense value of human connections - that we’re stronger together even when we’re apart.

As such, Huawei saw it fit to cap the remaining days of the year in high spirits with Together 2021 by holding Huawei Christmas online concert along with Huawei’s Audio Family official announcement and also accompanied by holiday season bundles on its best-selling devices. After all, celebrating with music and gifts are always a great way to bolster that Christmas cheer.

ECHO, OXFAM, World Vision, and ADRA partner to support Goni-displaced families in Bicol

Following the onslaught of Super Typhoon Goni (local name Rolly), international NGOs Oxfam, ADRA, and World Vision, together with local partners Coastal core and Peoples’ Disaster Risk Reduction Network, with funding from the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO), will provide immediate aid to the most affected communities in the hard-hit areas of the Bicol region. These areas include the provinces of Albay, Camarines Sur, and Catanduanes. 

The massive response focuses on providing assistance in shelter, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WaSH), food, and protection initiatives.

The unfettered truth about love: PhilPop releases final batch of songs

PhilPop, the country’s premier songwriting competition, drops the final batch of songs from the South Luzon cluster.

Carefully selected from thousands of submissions, the entries from this particular group reflect the unfettered truths about romantic relationships, disappointments, and heartaches, written based from personal experiences or from the perspective of an outsider looking in.

Filipino spirit of ‘bayanihan’, essential in PH economic revival amid COVID-19

A Filipino statesman and business leader called on a whole-of-society approach in helping revive the Philippine economy from its pandemic-induced recession. 

In the recent economic forum, Ambassador Albert del Rosario emphasized the importance of the ‘bayanihan’ approach as essential in the Philippine economic revival from COVID-19. Ambassador del Rosario led the five-day Pilipinas 2020 conference organized by Stratbase ADR Institute. He serves as the Co-Chairman of the Board at Stratbase, along with Manuel V Pangilinan. Ambassador del Rosario is also in the Board of Directors of PLDT, the country’s largest integrated telco.    

According to Ambassador del Rosario, the government and the private sector must collaborate to achieve an inclusive and sustainable economic recovery. This includes supporting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and collaborating with conglomerates to help the economic development of the country. This also aims to enable communities to cope with the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.     

Medical Workers Given Tribute On Bonifacio Day Though Philippine Flag Light Tableux

“In the darkness of Covid, stars of hope, exemplified 
by Filipino frontliners globally,  have emerged.  
Where there is light, there is always hope,” Diaz said.

At the sunset at Rizal Park on Bonifacio Day, a unique tribute was launched as tribute to the valiant medical heroes of doctors, nurses, and other frontlines who have passed due to the global pandemic of COVID-19 was recognized through a large installation of light forming the Philippine flag. 

This initiative was made by partnership led by non-government organization Liter of Light, whose advocacy is to make solar lamps that brings sustainable lighting to far towns and barangays. The light mosaic is comprised of 3,000 lamps that were individually assembled by volunteers from all over the country who have united for the project.

“This is our tribute to heroism on a global scale, a tribute to all the Filipino frontliners worldwide who have fought to contain the pandemic. It is a profound expression of solidarity with those who have risked life and limb to be in the frontlines of the fight,” said Illac Diaz, Founder of Liter of Light and organizer of the event 

Acer’s Latest Chromebooks Comes With Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Compute Platform and 4G LTE Equipped

Leading laptop and computer brand Acer, launched its first Chromebook powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 7c compute platform – the Acer Chromebook Spin 513 (CP513-1H/ CP513-1HL) and Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 513. The new models pair an ultraportable design with fast and efficient performance, long battery life and optional 4G LTE cellular connectivity. 

“Acer is excited to bring to market our first Chromebooks powered by the Snapdragon™ 7c compute platform, with all the performance and efficiencies necessary to maximize the vast benefits of Chrome,” said James Lin, General Manager, Notebooks, IT Products Business at Acer. “As employees and students have shifted to working remotely and learning from home, Acer is responding with solutions that meet their needs – in this case, Chromebooks that are powerful enough to take on whatever the day brings with all-day battery life and highly secure cellular connectivity virtually anywhere.” 

ICYMI: Bright and Win Now All Over PH Stores for Olay Bodyscience

Fans have been waiting since forever for Bright Vachirawit and Win Metawin to be together again, and Olay BodyScience came through for the much-awaited moment.

Since Olay’s official announcement of the BL heartthrobs as official endorsers, Filipino fans have been well fed with BrightWin content — seen together again. The BL fandom power was felt when Olay Bodyscience products were flying off online and on shelves of stores during 11.11. As a gift, Olay gave Filipino fans with exclusive access to a BrightWin video that has never been seen before. 

Witness Bright and Win with Radiant Skin All Over PH

Many were already on the edge of their seats when the 11.11 celebration with BrightWin came out. Fans have since requested to see BrightWin displayed in stores — and Olay finally delivered.

If you’re one of the many BrightWin fans who are still craving, and wanting to see more content of them together, your BL wishes are granted.