As more businesses embrace work from home setups and students are now into online classes, the threat of cyber attacks increases as well. Studies show that home networks and personal computers are roughly 3.5 times more likely to receive malware attacks compared to offices with enterprise-grade security.
With this, technology leaders HP and Intel held a panel discussion called “Cyber Lockdown” recently to tackle how we can protect our data and devices from cyber attacks amid the pandemic.
The panel featured IT experts HP Senior Security Advisor Junaid UR Rehman, Intel Asia Regional Account Manager Carrie Chow, ePLDT Chief Information Security Officer Angel Redoble, and Manila Bulletin Technology Editor Art Samaniego.
Anti-virus no longer enough
On the topic of purchasing anti-virus software, all panelists agreed that while it was the best solution more than a decade ago, it’s simply inadequate today though still necessary. “The bad guys are continuously evolving,” said Samaniego, adding that 350,000 new malwares are created daily and cannot easily be detected.
According to the panel, anti-virus softwares mostly protect against already-existing and known threats. And while they are constantly updated to detect and combat new threats, updates usually take several weeks to reach consumers—by which time, new malware may have already infiltrated devices.
But that’s not to say users should not have it. According to HP’s Rehman, it’s an important first step in a multi-layered approach to achieve “cyber-resiliency”. “Start with the basics: install anti-malware and anti-virus software, then train and educate employees on cyber security,” he explained.
Education key to cyber security
Asked if cybersecurity is important to the education sector especially now that most are learning from home, ePLDT’s Redoble gave a two-pronged answer. “Cybersecurity is important because with students, we have the potential to train and hone cybersecurity experts,” he said, noting that there is a lack of cyber security experts in the country.
He also emphasized the importance of cyber security in online class setups as malware could prevent teachers from facilitating classes and students from logging in to their online classes.
Hiring cyber security experts a must for businesses
This cyber security education isn’t limited to students, however. During the forum, the panel revealed that most businesses in the Philippines are currently very prone to cyber attacks and urged companies to emphasize usage policies and train and educate their employees on cyber security.
For PLDT, according to Redoble, phishing attacks are regularly stimulated internally. And it has been proven effective as more and more employees have been reporting possible threats before they even happen, as compared to the past when employees did not mind it as much.
Moreover, the panelists also emphasized the importance of investing in cyber security for businesses and hiring experts who can protect company assets.
“You need to have someone who can deal with this. For the longest time, businesses in the Philippines have been trying to do everything by themselves…and it has never been successful,” he said.
He also warned small companies that they are easy targets as compared to large corporations because hackers know they don’t invest in cyber security.
Less worry with HP and Intel’s innovative hardware security
But even with all the cyber threats, the information gap Filipinos need to fill in, not to mention the amount of money that businesses need to shell out, Intel Asia’s Chow and Rehman reminded consumers they need not worry too much because companies like HP and Intel have long-been collaborating to produce innovative security solutions pre-installed in their products.
“For HP, we have been working with partners like Intel to make hardware more intelligent. We are also building smart hardware and software to recover from attacks, which was previously unheard of,” said Rehman.
Moreover, modern HP PCs and laptops are equipped with “HP Security Solutions” like HP SureSense, which helps prevent never-before-seen infections before they even happen, and HP SureClick, which protects PCs and laptops from malware that lurks on malicious websites and hides in shared attachments and files.
With these latest security solutions from global technology leaders HP and Intel, Filipinos can rest a bit easier knowing that they have an Artificially Intelligent Security “assistant” protecting them as they go about their daily routines.
According to Christian Edmond Reyes, managing director of HP Enterprise, the rate of cyberattacks in the past two years is even bigger compared to the rate these past ten years. And this rate may further accelerate as many people work and study at home amid the pandemic. Thus, choosing the right PC for work-from-home or learn-from-home set-up becomes a security decision also.
Why Aliw Awards? This is the question that came first in my mind when I have heard or read about the Aliw Awards Foundation Inc. (AAFI). In relation with the questions: “What’s this Aliw Award? What’s in it for an aspiring live performer?” of Enrique P. Romualdez to the Founder and President of AAFI, Alice H. Reyes which apparently, the wife of a high-ranking Marcos official had asked him to ensure that a certain live performer would received ALiw’s top award, the Entertainer of the Year award, back then during eighties, that year.
Alice H. Reyes
Ms. Reyes had answered Mr. Romualdez inquiry that since the Aliw Awards Foundation was the first ever award-giving body to give due recognition to the country’s live entertainers, receiving an Aliw Award, particularly the Entertainer of the Year award,for a live entertainer, was considered a definite plum because the goal of an entertainer is not only to entertain but also to receive the acclaim of his or her audience , manifested through the applause given him or her. In other words, it is the recognition of their excellence in their craft, the satisfaction in the knowledge that they have “arrived”, so to speak , the adulation of their audience manifested through their applause.
Let’s go back to the Nominations for 2020 Aliw Awards which was revealed last October 31, 2020. The coverage of performances is from November 01, 2019 up to October 31, 2020. 2020 Aliw Awards Night will be held on December 08, 2020 at the Fiesta Pavilion, The Manila Hotel.
2020 SCREENING COMMITTEE LIST (as of November 1,2020)
BEST NEW ARTIST
Christian Biando Michael Pacquiao ZephanieDimaranan Golden Canedo Mara Aragon Jasmine Henry Angelika de Guzman Jeremiah Tiangco Nicole Angela Sy
BEST NEW GROUP ARTIST
Fuse (Bacolod City) Tutzieroll Acoustic (Angeles City) Sugar and Spice
BEST SPECIAL EVENTS PRODUCTION
ABEL ILOKO 2020 Fashion Show Charity Ball Creative Agricultural Costume Presentation/Province of La Union
MUTIA TI LA UNION 2020 170th Founding Anniversary of the Province of La Union
CESO Congress 2019
TERNOCON 2020 Cultural Center of The Philippines & BENCH
OBRA MAESTRA 2020 homage to heritage, Shangrila EDSA Plaza
PROSPERITY BALL 2020 , Grand ballroom, Okada Hotel
PHILIPPINE COUTURE 40TH ANNIVERSARY, Makati Shangrila Hotel
SINING DISENYO AT MUSIKA. Makati Shangrila Hotel
GABAY GURO , PLDT
BEST SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR
Bernard Maybituin (Abel Iloko Fashion Show/LUVWI Charity Ball Creative Agricultural Costume Presentation/Province of La Union) Bernard Maybituin (Mutia Ti La Union 2020/170th Founding Anniversary of the Province of La Union)
BEST DJ for Electronic Dance Music
Mark Thompson Patty Tiu Khenzuya Yamamoto
BEST INSTRUMENTALIST
Dingdong Fiel (Piano) Conrado Del Rosario (Saxophone) Herald Sison (Clarinet) Jong Cuenco (Flute) ReynatoResurrecion (Oboe) Ariel Sta. Ana (Clarinet)
BEST HOST
Johann Enriquez Issa Litton Vance Larena Kc Montero
BEST STAND-UP COMEDIAN
Teri Onor Rommel Chika Donita Nose
BEST CHORAL GROUP
TRIBU Adamson Chorale St. Dominic Sabio Chorale The Lighter Side Movement Choir Kundirana
BEST FESTIVAL CATALYST/ORGANIZER
Gov. FRANCISCO EMMANUEL “Pacoy” R. ORTEGA III 170th Founding Anniversary of the Province of La Union Mutia Ti La Union 2020 Mayor EDWIN “EdSa” SANTIAGO “LigliganParul” Pampanga Giant Christmas Lantern Festival City of San Fernando, Pampanga Mr. Jun Mabalot “Fiestang Caragan 2020” Mabalacat City, Pampanga
BEST FESTIVAL PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE
MUTIA TI LA UNION 2020 170th FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY OF THE PROVINCE OF LA UNION
LIGLIGAN PARUL Pampanga Giant Christmas Lantern Festival City of San Fernando, Pampanga
FIESTANG CARAGAN 2020 Mabalacat City, Pampanga
BEST CULTURAL GROUP (Theater or Dance)
TanghalanMandaluyong (Mandaluyong City) DulaangCaviteno (Dasmarinas, Cavite) TanghalangBagongSibol Theater and Dance Company (Malabon City) Philippine Stagers Foundation
BEST CLASSICAL MALE PERFORMER
Abdul Candao (Tenor) Cipriano De Guzman Jr. (Baritone) Jose Javato (Tenor) JoseleoLogdat (Baritone) Leo Lanuza (Tenor) Andrew Fernando (Baritone) Arthur Espiritu (Tenor) Dennis Gregory Sherwyn Sozon
BEST CLASSICAL FEMALE PERFORMER
Nerissa De Juan Jade Riccio Ana Feleo Sweet Samaniego-Buchanan
BEST BLUES & JAZZ ARTIST (Male or Female)
Lorna Cifra
BEST POP ARTIST (Male or Female)
Janah Zaplan Joaquin Garcia LA Santos Gary Escobar
BEST MALE CROSSOVER PERFORMER
Johnrey Rivas Nino Alejandro Christian Nagano
BEST FEMALE CROSSOVER PERFORMER
Beverly Salviejo Lara Maigue Jade Riccio
BEST DANCE PRODUCTION
‘CINDERELLA’ (Ballet Philippines& Cultural Center of the Philippines/Main Theater, Cultural Center of the Philippines) ‘ANDRES KKK’ (Silangan Dance Troupe/University of the East/UE Theater, UE Manila
JM CABLING (‘Lam-Ang’ An Ethno Epic Musical/Tanghalang Pilipino) GERALD MAGALLANES( CESO Congress/ Tagaytay City)
BEST CHOREOGRAPHY
JM CABLING (Lam-ang) CCP Main Theater GERALD MAGALLANES (CESO Congress, Tagaytay City)
BEST RE-RUN MUSICAL
‘DEKADA ‘70’ CALUNGSOD The Musical
BEST FEATURED ACTOR IN A PLAY
DUDZ TERANA (“Under My Skin”/Philippine Educational Theater Association)
BEST FEATURED ACTRESS IN A PLAY
SHE MAALA (“Under My Skin”/Philippine Educational Theater Association) VEAN OLMEDO (“Tula ni Vito at Lira”/ Philippine Stagers Foundation)
BEST FEATURED ACTOR IN A MUSICAL
PAW CASTILLO (‘Lam-Ang’ An Ethno Epic Musical/Tanghalang Pilipino) TIM PAVINO( “Next To Normal”/Ateneo Blue Repertory)
BEST FEATURED ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL
TEX ORDONEZ-DE LEON (‘Lam-Ang’ An Ethno Epic Musical/Tanghalang Pilipino)
BEST ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE (in a Play or Musical)
TANGHALANG PILIPINO ACTORS COMPANY(‘Lam-Ang’ An Ethno Epic Musical/Tanghalang Pilipino)
TANGHALANG PILIPINO ACTORS COMPANY (“BatangMujahideen” /Tanghalang Pilipino)
ELJAY CASTRO DELDOC & JEN DARLENE TORRES (‘Lam-Ang’ An Ethno Epic Musical/Tanghalang Pilipino)
PIPO CIFRA (“Summer Solitude”)
BEST SOLO PERFORMER IN HOTEL, MUSIC LOUNGES AND BARS
JON JOVEN( Iconic ’80s/ The Grand Bar & Lounge, Resorts World Manila) JON JOVEN ( Disco Glam/ The Grand Bar & Lounge, Resorts World Manila) NINO ALEJANDRO( Iconic ’80s/ The Grand Bar & Lounge, Resorts World Manila) MARKKI STROEM( Iconic ’80s/ The Grand Bar & Lounge, Resorts World Manila) LLOYD MARA (Astoria Plaza) JAMES ALTAMERA Okada) JAWII ANNE ALTAMERA Hilton JEAN KILEY , Resorts World Manila
BEST GROUP PERFORMER IN HOTEL, MUSIC LOUNGES AND BARS
FUSE (Chalet Bar, L’Fisher Hotel – Bacolod City) KAPAMU JAZZ COLLECTIVE (The Jazz Grill/Angeles City) TUTZIEROLL ACOUSTIC( Azzuro Hotel, Angeles City) SUGAR AND SPICE . City of Dreams-
BEST MUSICAL DIRECTOR FOR A CONCERT
MEL VILLENA( “1 FOR 3”/ Solaire Productions/The Theater @ Solaire, Solaire Resort & Casino) RAUL MITRA( “Zephanie”/ VIVA Live/ The New Frontier Theater) RYAN CAYABYAB( “And The Story Begins”/Resorts World Manila/ Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila) LOUIE OCAMPO & RAUL MITRA( “Unified” Regine Velasquez + Sarah Geronimo/VIVA Live, Inc./Araneta Coliseum) LOUIE OCAMPO & Fr. MANOLING FRANCISCO ( ”All About Love”/ ABS-CBN and Tanging Yaman Foundation/Meralco Theater) GERARD SALONGA(“The Gift A Christmas Special”/Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila)
BEST CONCERT STAGE DIRECTOR
JOHN PRATS( “Zephanie”/ VIVA Live/ The New Frontier Theater) MARVIN CALDITO ( “And The Story Begins”/Resorts World Manila/ Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila) PAOLO VALENCIANO ( “1 FOR 3”/ Solaire Productions/The Theater @ Solaire, Solaire Resort & Casino) MANMAN ANGSICO (“The Gift A Christmas Special”/ Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila)
BEST FEMALE PERFORMANCE IN A CONCERT
ZephanieDimaranan( “Zephanie”/VIVA Live/ The New Frontier Theater) Golden Canedo
BEST MALE PERFORMANCE IN A CONCERT
ARNEL PINEDA (“Let It Love, Let It Rock Concert”/ABU EMP Entertainment Productions/The New Frontier Theater JOSELEO LOGDAT (“Conrad Presents JoseleoLogdat”/Conrad Manila/C Lounge, Conrad Hotel Manila CIPRIANO DE GUZMAN JR. (“UnaNoche De Musica”/Liceo De Cagayan &Japan Foundation Manila /Rodelsa Hall,Liceo De Cagayan, Cagayan De Oro City) JOSELEO LOGDAT( “Manila Pianos Artist Series/Manila Pianos/Ronac Lifestyle Center Paseo De Magallanes) ABDUL CANDAO (“Traume/Dreams”/Manila Pianos /Ronac Lifestyle Center Paseo De Magallanes)
BEST COLLABORATION IN A CONCERT
LOUIE OCAMPO & Fr. MANOLING FRANCISCO ( ”All About Love”/ ABS-CBN and Tanging Yaman Foundation/Meralco Theater)
JET PANGAN, DONG ABAY, BASTI ARTADI & WENCY CORNEJO ( “‘90s Frontmen:Acousticized”/Advantage International Marketing (AIM) Productions/Music Museum
MARTIN NIEVERA & POPS FERNANDEZ (“Two-gether Again”/StarMedia, DSL Events and Production House &Solaire/ The Theater @ Solaire/Solaire Resorts & Casino
BASIL VALDEZ, LANI MISALUCHA AND RYAN CAYABYAB ( “And The Story Begins”/Resorts World Manila/ Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila)
REGINE VELASQUEZ & SARAH GERONIMO ( “Unified” Regine Velasquez + Sarah Geronimo/VIVA Live, Inc./Araneta Coliseum)
CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA, AICELLE SANTOS & MARK BAUTISTA ( “1 FOR 3”/ Solaire Productions/The Theater @ Solaire, Solaire Resort & Casino)
REY VALERA & JOEY G. (“The Acoustic Playlist”/Palacio De Manila &StarMedia/Palacio De Manila, Intramuros)
BEST STAGE DIRECTOR FOR A PLAY
GUELAN VARELA LUARCA(“BatangMujahideen”/ Tanghalang Pilipino) JOSE ESTRELLA( “Nana Rosa” /UP Playwrights Theater) MELVIN LEE( “Under My Skin”/ Philippine Educational Theater Association) JAMES VINCENT CARREON (“Mapurol”/UE Drama Company)
BEST LEAD ACTOR IN A PLAY
EDSEL FUSIO( “Mag-Kaupod”/Teatro De Letran/ Parc Foundation, San Juan City) SEAN BINEGAS (“Akap”/CAST-UMAK/ Parc Foundation, San Juan City) DYLAN TALON (“Under My Skin”/Philippine Educational Theater Association) MIKE LIWAG(“Under My Skin”/Philippine Educational Theater Association)
BEST LEAD ACTRESS IN A PLAY
CHERRY PIE PECACHE( “Under My Skin”/Philippine Educational Theater Association) ROSELYN PEREZ (“Under My Skin”/Philippine Educational Theater Association) PEEWEE O’HARA( “Nana Rosa” /UP Playwrights Theater)
BEST PLAY
“BATANG MUJAHIDEEN” (Tanghalang Pilipino/Little Theater, CCP) “UNDER MY SKIN” (Philippine Educational Theater Association /PETA Center, Q.C.) “MAPUROL” (UE Drama Company/Parc Foundation, San Juan City) “HIBLANG ABO” (Philippine Stagers Foundation)
BEST STAGE DIRECTOR FOR A MUSICAL
PAOLO VALENCIANO (“ Joseph The Dreamer”/Trumpets/Maybank Performing Arts Theater, BGC) FITZ EDWARD TORRES BITANA & MARCO VIANA ( ‘Lam-Ang’ An Ethno EpicMusical/Tanghalang Pilipino) FLOY QUINTOS ( ‘LaTraviata’ /Daejeon Opera Company& Cultural Center of the Philippines) PAT VALERA ( ‘Dekada ‘70’ /Black Box Productions/ Doreen Black Box, Arete, AteneDe Manila University) MISSY MARAMARA ( “Next To Normal”/Ateneo Blue Repertory/Gonzaga Fine Arts Theater, Ateneo De Manila University)
BEST LEAD ACTOR IN A MUSICAL
ARTHUR ESPIRITU ( ‘LaTraviata’/Daejeon Opera Company & Cultural Center of the Philippines) JC SANTOS( ‘Lam-Ang’ An Ethno Epic Musical/Tanghalang Pilipino) JEF FLORES ( ‘Next To Normal’/Ateneo Blue Repertory) SAM CONCEPCION( “Joseph The Dreamer”/ Trumpets) JULIENNE MENDOZA( “Dekada ‘70”/Black Box Productions) TIM PAVINO ( Next to Normal/ Ateneo Blue Repertory)
BEST LEAD ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL
CRIS VILLONCO( “Next To Normal”/Ateneo Blue Repertory) RACHEL GERODIAS( ‘LaTraviata’/Daejeon Opera Company & Cultural Center of the Philippines) ANNA LUNA (‘Lam-Ang’ An Ethno Epic Musical/Tanghalang Pilipino) STELLA CANETE-MENDOZA( “Dekada ‘70”/Black Box Productions)
BEST MUSICAL
‘LAM-ANG’ An Ethno Epic Musical/Tanghalan Pilipino/Little Theater, CCP ‘LA TRAVIATA’/Daejeon Opera Company & Cultural Center of the Philippines/ Main Theater, CCP
BEST MAJOR CONCERT (GROUP)
MUSIC & MAGIC (“Music & Magic 2020/ Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila) SILENT SANCTUARY (“Iloilo OPM Music Festival”/39 Events Couture Group/University of San Agustin Gymnasium, Iloilo City
BEST MAJOR CONCERT (MALE)
GERALD SANTOS (“Unlimited Concert”/Le’ Posh Entertainment Productions/Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila)
BEST MAJOR CONCERT (FEMALE)
LEA SALONGA (“The Gift A Christmas Special”/ Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila)
BEST LIVE ONLINE PRODUCTION
“The Great Shift”
BEST LIVE ONLINE PERFORMER
GERALD SANTOS (“The Great Shift”)
BEST VENUE FOR CONCERTS AND PLAYS:
THE THEATER OF SOLAIRE CULTURAL CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES RESORTS WORLD MANILA (NPAT) MUSIC MUSEUM SMART ARANETA COLISEUM GRAND BAR AND LOUNGE, RESORTS WORLD MANILA
The Nominations of 2020 Aliw Awards 2020 has revealed last October 31, 2020 via Zoom and was live in their FB Page feauting Jon Santos, Cris Villongco, Dondi Ong & Lloyd Mara.
The 33rd Annual Aliw Awards is co-presented by Aliw Awards Foundation, Inc., and Novuhair, with media partners Manila Times, Philippine United News, The Journal Group of Companies, ATC Channel 31 Online TV, ATC Best TV, WIZ 31 and BEAM 31 Free TV, and Chinatown TV on Channel 13. Sponsors include Greenfield Development Corporation and Unilever, with Ms. Alma Lim as donor.
The Screening Committee for this year is chaired by seasoned theater practitioner Joey Nombres. You can visit the Aaliwin Kita Facebook page for official updates.
Why customers prefer to buy goods and services such as meals, groceries, snack foods, coffee, soft drinks and other over the counter products in a convenience store which is open from 7:00am – 11:00pm or 24 hours, seven days per week located nearby in their houses, offices or nearest location within the community?
For me, I always consider buying of quality goods and services for every budget with convenience or ease and safety in a convenience store which is nearby in my location to save money, energy and time of my daily necessary activities related to personal or business matters.
In relation with, the Vision, Mission and Core Values of 7 Eleven will suffice the needs of its loyal and prospective customers of the purpose(s), relevance and importance of a convenience store.
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Give yourself a moment to close your eyes, relax and imagine all the positive things around you wherever you are right now. Then, slowly open your eyes and in your mind consider to speak Life, Health & Wealth because health is more than wealth, a precious one which makes our beautiful body, face and mind shines bright and life.
Do you believe in life shine bright? Yeah, it’s not hard to speak life and believe the importance of nourishing the beautiful body, face and mind of every person of every family in the community no matter what the differences of status & backgrounds in life as part of achieving a positive, lively and healthy lifestyle.
In fact, nowadays, there are ways and factors to consider on how to achieve a balance healthy lifestyle to prevent against viruses and diseases. For me, a balance healthy lifestyle means to consider the applications of both traditional and modern ideas and products available in the community this day such as balance diet; basic exercise; communication with family; friends and God Almighty; enough rest; vitamins; supplements; medicines and others that will boost our immune system of our body and mind to win against viruses and diseases.
Are you familiar with the brand name “Immuno Boost”? Immuno Boost contains Beta Glucan (β-Glucan) which has been shown to protect against infection by bacteria, viruses, and pathogenic microorganisms. It also prevents cancer promotion and progression and has synergistic anti-tumor effects with monoclonal antibodies and cancer chemotherapeutics.
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The Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF), one of the country’s major private sector vehicles and coordinators for disaster response improvement, has received technological support on COVID-19 logistics and response. SGV & Co., the Philippine member firm of EY Global, developed the specific application in collaboration with SAP, which was donated to PDRF as support.
The SAP Customer Experience solutions, which include SAP Sales & Service Cloud (aka C4C) aim to provide optimum logistical support and responses to organizations assisting the PDRF in supplying personal protective equipment (PPE) and medicines to partner hospitals and other health-related organizations.
The application will also be instrumental in channelling donations from private institutions and individuals to continue providing these much-needed supplies to hospitals via an integrated platform.
PDRF Chief Resilience Officer Bill Luz expressed appreciation for the technological assistance given by SAP and SGV & Co. “Our COVID response has required us to send a wide of variety of items such as PPEs, ventilators, as well as providing meals to a large number of healthcare institutions all over the country. This technology enables us to manage our supply and deploy the resources in a timely manner to different organizations.”
Meanwhile, SGV & Co. Chairman and Managing Partner Wilson Tan asserts the firm’s commitment to the development and implementation of the much-needed application.
COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the Philippines which drive the continuing need for hospital supplies, medicine and PPE. Due to this, the PDRF continues to manage donations to address this need via its website.
SAP Philippines Managing Director, Edler Panlilio expressed the importance of technology’s role in assisting in the country’s COVID-19 relief efforts. “SAP Customer Experience solutions go beyond the back-end to support NGOs such as the PDRF with intelligent technologies that can drive efficiency in facilitating the donations and providing access to necessary supplies,” Panlilio said. “This is an example of how we remain true to our purpose of helping Filipino enterprises including NGOs to run better and, thus, improve the lives of Filipinos.”
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The Undersecretary for Competitiveness and Innovation of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Dr. Rafaelita “Fita” M. Aldaba heartfeltly congratulates CirroLytix. “It’s indeed a blessing amid this pandemic and economic crisis that we are currently faced with,” she said.
The award-winning startup continues to update the AEDES framework to include socio-economic risk mapping to turn it into a health and environmental policy tool. Aside from dengue, the company also supports COVID-19 modeling and response initiatives with the public health sector. CirroLytix’s current involvements include public health, human rights, fighting disinformation, education and food security.
The Space Apps lead organizer in the Philippines Michael Lance M. Domagas appeals support for these Filipino winners. “How many times should these Filipino innovators and achievers need to win before being recognized and appreciated by our own country? To be recognized by not just one, but five space agencies is something has not yet been achieved by Filipinos, how much more of a multitude of countries and nations supporting the sustainable development goals of the United Nations?” He added that “The dengue epidemic and the COVID-19 is a real threat to the Philippine society right now, endangering health, well-being, livelihood, and most especially businesses and the national economy. If we could only learn how to give value to science, technology, mathematics, and engineering (STEM), the possibilities are endless. Our Filipino winners of Space Apps and GEO SDG Awards have taught us on how these space technologies greatly help in addressing epidemics and economic impact of COVID-19, its time to give them recognition and respect because they are Filipinos like us.” Winners shall be invited to visit NASA once travel is deemed safe, but unfortunately, travel, meals and incidental expenses, and accommodation expenses are not provided.
On the other hand, Cirrolytix encourages the use of data in addressing social problems and issues surrounding the Bangsamoro region. Together with the Asia Foundation and Data Ethics PH, the online Bangsamoro Data Challenge invites ages 15 years old and above to develop data-driven solutions in helping the region. Deadline for registration is on Saturday 11:59pm, November 21, 2020 at https://barmm.opendata.org.ph/
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Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale connects businesses and shoppers across the Philippines, creating 20 times increase in orders for top brands on Shopee Mall.
Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, successfully creates a big impact at 11.11 Big Sale, building its vision to make e-commerce for everyone. Across the region, 200 million items were sold in 24 hours on November 11.
Martin Yu, Associate Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “The success of the 11.11 Big Sale reflects the continued growth of e-commerce in the region and the many opportunities it presents for businesses and shoppers. When the business landscape is transforming, we are committed to helping sellers and brands capture new growth opportunities while making online shopping more engaging and rewarding for consumers. We are humbled by the strong support this 11.11, and we will continue building on our vision of making e-commerce for everyone.”
Shopee creates new milestones for businesses, excites consumers at the 11.11 Big Sale
Shopee set new records on November 11, powered by tremendous support from consumers and businesses in each of its seven markets. It saw robust sales momentum throughout the whole of the day, uplifting businesses in the region. Sellers participating in the 11.11 Big Sale for the first time saw ten times more orders than an average day, as Shopee unlocked new opportunities for entrepreneurs and SMEs.
Consumers gathered at Shopee across the 11.11 Big Sale period to shop, play, and forge meaningful interactions. More than 20 million hours of live streams were watched on Shopee Live, while Shopee’s in-app games were played more than 2.5 billion times.
11.11 Big Christmas Sale is a huge success in the Philippines
In the Philippines, the 11.11 Big Christmas Sale created a spike in shopping activity as people turned to Shopee for the best deals from their favorite brands and sellers, while enjoying greater convenience through Shopee’s ecosystem.
Key shopping trends include:
A surge in demand for skin care products: Over 800,000 skincare products such as Korean face masks, jade rollers, moisturizers, and serums were sold as people upgraded their skincare routine at the 11.11 Big Christmas Sale.
Filipinos turn to Shopee for household needs: Home & Living continued to be the best selling category at the 11.11 Big Christmas Sale. In particular, Filipino shoppers went to Shopee to spruce up their homes, with over 1.4 million home decoration items such as 3D wallpapers and window curtains sold on November 11.
Strong demand in major cities: 1.6 millionitems were sold in an hour in Metro Manila at the peak of November 11.
The surge in shopping activity on November 11 created tangible growth for brands, with orders for leading brands on Shopee Mall increasing 20 times. Top brands include Xiaomi, realme, Pampers, Abbott, and Samsung.
Yu closed, “We are thankful for the continuous support shown by our users, sellers, and brand partners. We look forward to wrapping up the year on a high note at the finale of 11.11 – 12.12 Big Christmas Sale in the month ahead.”
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