Xbox Series X: The fastest, most powerful Xbox ever
The Xbox Series X utilizes its powerful specs to significantly reduce load times and boost overall game performance and stunning visuals up to 120FPS. With Dolby Vision and Atmos support, it delivers true-to-life 4K. Comes with a powerful SSD storage, CPU support 120hz modes for smoother gameplay, designed for the huge library of games spanning multiple Xbox generations.
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Xbox Series S: Next Gen Performance in the smallest Xbox ever
Xbox Series S is the smallest Xbox ever made with sleek compact design but powerful specs. Games load significantly faster in the custom SSD of the Xbox Series S. Aimed at 1440p performance, it will provide gorgeous graphics.
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Go all digital with the Xbox Series S and build a library of digital games. Your games, saves, and backups are safe in the cloud.
Plus, enjoy the ability to pre-order and pre-install upcoming games so you’re ready to play the moment they launch.
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Nikki Gil opens up her home for the first time as she talks about how their life has changed during the pandemic. Not being able to go out to work and socialize, the celebrity-mom shares how she rediscovered her home by turning quarantine time into quality time for her family. Take a closer look and of her home in this exclusive video.
A Shared Social Space for Home Entertainment
Making the most of every opportunity to bond and connect, Nikki shows her favorite spot for the family to hang out – the living room couch. Doing different things and being entertained while still being together has become very special for her. “Someone would be binge-watching Netflix, I would be browsing Instagram, and my son would be on Youtube Kids. I like that while we are all doing our own thing, we are still together, we are still spending time together.”
Working and Learning Anytime, Anywhere
Showing her own corner of the house, Nikki shares that she has even enrolled in online art classes to rekindle her love for art. Along with hosting online events, checking important emails, and attending virtual social gatherings, she has really put her home office to good use with the internet playing a vital role for her daily activities. “I’ve realized that strong, stable internet connection has proven to be so important to me the past year. And I’m so grateful that PLDT Home has been so reliable and has been a partner in being productive and staying in touch.”
Equipped with the new PLDT Home WiFi Mesh System, the entire household benefits from strong connections anywhere in the home whether they are using it for entertainment, online classes, web-based meetings, or even preparing meals and deliveries through the internet.
Secure Parental Controls
Another aspect of the PLDT Home Wifi Mesh system that is important for Nikki is the Parental Controls. “One of my most favorite features is the Parental Controls. I can block any inappropriate content or website that I don’t want my son to have access to. And, I can limit how long my son can use the device.”
Whole Home Coverage
Nikki and her family now enjoy seamless connection anywhere in the house without deadspot issues. The PLDT Home Wifi Mesh system supports 2.4 and 5 GHz capable of providing up to 800 Mbps in a seamless and wide-covering network. This means having a connection all around the home without any delays or deadspots. “You know how you’re walking around the house and you’re streaming something or talking to someone and it just disappears. This solves just that. Wherever you are at home you will have the same WiFi signal,” Nikki shares.
Catch the full video here and discover how the new PLDT Home WiFi Mesh System can boost connections the way it has helped Nikki enjoy better productivity at home.
You can get your own PLDT Home Wifi Mesh system for as low as Php 298 per month for a starter kit which comes with two (2) mesh units. Visit www.pldthome.com/wifimesh to know more.
For most Filipinas, the phrase ‘Kababae mong tao…’ is a statement that they have probably heard at least once in their lives. It’s a seemingly harmless remark that aims to put them in their place, a reprimand that tells them what they should and should not do. And while society has over time become more progressive, we still have a long way to go in addressing this deeply-ingrained and unconscious discrimination – one that inhibits women from realizing their full potential.
Coca-Cola Philippines believes that the place of a woman is anywhere and anything she wants to be. And this Women’s Month in the Philippines, Coca-Cola is reappropriating ‘Kababae mong tao…’ by re-telling and re-casting the narrative in an inspiring way. Coca-Cola’s simple yet powerful online film advocates for uplifting women and fighting against gender biases. The film features women from different walks of life who choose to challenge societal norms by showing how their perceived ‘faults’ are actually their strengths. As such, the film celebrates the very traits that make them who they are whether it is a ‘brusko’ drummer, a ‘palaban’ photojournalist, and more.
One of the women in the story is the ‘loud’ carinderia cook, a woman who tirelessly calls to passersby as she sells her dishes to provide for her family. The carinderia owner represents many other women with untapped entrepreneurial potential whose ventures are sometimes seen as small and insignificant. Within their homes, they are also oftentimes relegated to the role of housekeeper and caretaker because of the outdated belief that it’s their duty as women.
Sari-sari store owners, one of the featured women in Coca-Cola Philippines’ Kababae Mong Tao film, represent the women micro-retailers whose efforts are seen as small and invalid. These women are supported by Coca-Cola Philippines through STAR program, as aligned in the 5by20 global initiative, that aims to economically empower more women through livelihood and financial assistance
Contrary to common assumptions, businesses like sari-sari stores and carinderias actually make up a whopping 88% of the total MSMEs in the country, with women contributing to 35%-40% to the Philippine economy.
Recognising the important role of women in society and in the economy, Coca-Cola set a decade ago its ambitious “5by20” global goal of economically empowering 5 million women entrepreneurs by 2020. Localizing this goal to the needs of Pinays, Coca-Cola Philippines partnered with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to create the Sari-Sari Store Training and Access to Resources (STAR) program – a comprehensive program designed to unleash the potential of women micro-entrepreneurs.
The STAR Program begins with a gender sensitivity module designed to help women understand that they are free to go beyond the roles placed upon them by society or by their families. This important module shows them who they can be beyond ‘mother’ or ‘wife’ and inspires them to pursue their ambitions and aspirations.
Once this seed of confidence has been sown, the trainees flourish further with modules that tackle simple yet effective practices that allow their businesses to grow.
The 5by20 initiative of Coca-Cola also goes beyond the STAR Program, with off-shoot programs like Women’s REACH, a program created to assist overseas Filipino worker (OFW) women in their economic reintegration upon returning to the country; and STAR Rebuild, an initiative that focuses on supporting the rehabilitation of micro-enterprises in disaster affected areas.
With the pandemic’s impact on businesses and livelihoods across all sectors, Coca-Cola also launched its OFW Re-Integration through Skills and Entrepreneurship Program or OFW RISE program which equips repatriated overseas Filipinos with entrepreneurial skills and capital necessary to start their own businesses, and its Rebuilding Sari-Sari Stores Through Access to Resources and Trade or ReSTART program which provides safety educational materials, products and much-needed capital to help them recover and restart their businesses in the new normal.
Coca-Cola’s commitment to gender parity also extends to its own associates. Since 2019, Coca-Cola Philippines achieved its goal of 50-50 gender parity across all levels of management, with 57% of the local senior leadership roles held by women. At the same time, an increasing number of women have been taking on previously male-dominated positions and departments in its manufacturing plants. This increase in female plant managers, engineers, logistics officers, and leaders is a testament to the commitment of Coca-Cola Philippines in enabling women empowerment, diversity and inclusivity in the Philippines. Recently, Coca-Cola was awarded with the Gender-inclusive Workplace and Community and Industry Engagement Award during the UN Women 2020 Asia-Pacific Women Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Awards. This award-giving body recognizes exemplary business practices for gender equality aligned to the UN Women, UN Global Compact’s WEPs, and the UN’s Sustainable Development goals.
To further its commitment to gender and diversity, Coca-Cola also recently signed the United Nations’ Women Empowerment Principles that offers guidance on how to empower women in the workplace, marketplace, and the community.
Since 2010, Coca-Cola Philippines has believed in the dreams of women and the company’s various 5by20 programs have helped to positively transform the lives of 244,207 Filipina entrepreneurs in 81 provinces. With Coca-Cola having now met and exceeded its 5by20 goals locally and globally Coca-Cola Philippines aims to go beyond and empower even more Filipinas in this new decade and beyond.
Join in the celebration of Women’s Month with Coca-Cola Philippines and see how these empowered women choose to challenge the #KababaeMongTao statements in society. Watch the film here and share your own story of how you broke away from unconscious gender bias.
Coca-Cola Philippines has always been a key mover of women empowerment, from providing more economic opportunities to micro-retailers to providing growth opportunities to its associates. Recently, Coca-Cola Philippines was awarded with the Gender-inclusive Workplace and Community and Industry Engagement Award during the UN Women 2020 Asia-Pacific Women Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Awards. This award giving body recognizes exemplary business practices for gender equality aligned to the UN Women, UN Global Compact’s WEPs, and the Sustainable Development goals.
Coca-Cola has been refreshing Filipinos and making a difference in the Philippines for 109 years. The Philippines was Coca-Cola’s first market in Asia to begin local bottling operations. Today, the Coca-Cola system in the Philippines has evolved into a total beverage company, offering a diverse portfolio of brands in its beverage portfolio and employing over 15,000 Filipinos in over 19 manufacturing facilities and more than 60 distribution centers nationwide. As part of its long-standing commitment to the country, Coca-Cola continues to #GOBEYONDGOOD as a business by continuously supporting safe water access programs in over 250 communities, empowering around 250,000 women entrepreneurs through training and peer mentoring, and accelerating packaging collection and recycling under its global World Without Waste initiative.
Siblings Billie and Ann Dumaliang call on more youth to care for the environment.
Women are changing the landscape. Some, more literal than others. Meet Billie & Ann Dumaliang, the two sisters behind the massively successful initiative to preserve and promote the Masungi Georeserve in Rizal Province. This Women’s Month, PLDT Home tells their empowering story through the #SheConnects video campaign.
Known to many as an ecotourism site, the real journey of the acclaimed Masungi Georeserve is a story to behold. Billie & Ann grew up loving and enjoying the scenery of their area since they were kids. Before it became a sanctuary, the assault of poachers and landgrabbers caused severe damage to its flora and fauna.
Inspired by their mutual love for the land, and by the example of their father, the sisters took up the call to act. Billie left a profitable brand manager position and locked arms with her sister Ann and expanded their family’s efforts to fight for the land they love. The two sisters then launched an expedition to reclaim and restore the forest and protect it, at all costs.
“There is a lot of opportunity to make a difference in the environment field. There is momentum, and while it is very difficult, it is also very rewarding and fulfilling.” Said the sisters in a recent interview. When asked about the dangers in the field that they operate in, they said, “Yes, there are indeed inherent risks to conservation work. We manage these risks through learning best practices from the experts and our mentors, and also by forming alliances. It is important to assess each situation differently and react appropriately, when the need arises.”
Dubbed as among the ‘women masters’ for PLDT Home’s Women’s Month Campaign, the two sisters share their excitement in telling their story to inspire and call on other women to become champions of the environment, as well. Billie shares, “I am proud that even despite our physical limitations, we can do as much as men can. We are honored to be recognized as champions and to be with other amazing women who, like us, are very passionate in empowering our generation through our collective advocacies.”
Asked about the importance of having connections and influencing one another, the sisters added, “We recognize that we cannot win these fights alone. We need the help of all sectors to be able to create long-lasting change for the landscape we are trying to conserve. It is important to come together with different people like women and mothers to be able to change mindsets and cultivate new behaviors.”
Be inspired, connect and learn how, like Billie and Ann, you can be a champion too. Watch their masterclass video on PLDT Home’s YouTube page here.
There is no better time than National Women’s Month to highlight the ever-increasing role of women in shaping Philippine society in general, and the business world in particular. In the Philippines’ male dominated corporate world, a woman named Rosemarie P. Rafael has been breaking stereotypes and challenging the big boys since the 1980s.
In 1985, Mrs. Rafael founded Airspeed, one of the leading logistics solutions and express courier companies in the country. Airspeed is a company that reflects Ms. Rafael’s values and beliefs as a woman, a mother, and a leader. Being Airspeed’s Chairman and President and a true advocate of women, Ms. Rafael chose to empower women at Airspeed because she believes women are naturally nurturing and she knows that when people are supported and enabled, they can do great and impossible things.
These three women executives of Airspeed – together with the management team, envisioned to help propel the company to greater heights and, in the process, make the company better and reach success. Anna Lyn Discaya is the new Chief Administrative Officer under Airspeed Group of Companies Holding Corp. In her new role, Ann will be in charge of managing and overseeing the company’s Administrative Group which comprises the Human Resources Team, Procurement Team, Security Group, Legal and Compliance Team, and Administrative Maintenance. Claudette ‘Claude’ Lucasan-Canta is the new Chief Supply Chain Officer, and will oversee the supply chain solutions design, warehouse operational processes, distribution, procedures, and work process flow of all companies under the holdings group.
She is tasked to align with different business unit heads on the requirements of prospects and accounts, as well as the review of onboarding processes of each account. Claude will also help define the goals and programs for each of the businesses operation units and review financial projections per cost modules for new and existing business. Liza Fallar-Marquez, the Chief Information Technology Officer, leads the Management Information System Department. Liza has been with Airspeed for 23 years, and has made sure to establish and direct strategic long-term goals, policies and procedures for their information technology department. She leads the implementation of new IT Systems by adapting new technology platforms to improve the client experience, as well as monitor changes in the technology sector to discover ways the company can improve and develop its IT Infrastructure.
In closing off National Women’s Month, Airspeed is committed to pay tribute to females by entrusting them extraordinary roles as trailblazers and forerunners of change. In shining the spotlight on women, Airspeed is confident it can attain greater success for many more years to come.
The Neo QLED TV, Samsung’s long-awaited flagship TV, is finally coming to the Philippines. If you’ve been waiting to get your hands on the Korean tech giant’s latest TV, or just looking for an upgrade, now is the time to pre-order yours. The Neo QLED 8K and 4K TV will come with a premium 2021 Soundbar (up to P54,999 in value) for free when you pre-order from March 29 to April 18, 2021.
What makes the Neo QLED so incredible is its Quantum Mini LED, which is 1/40the size of conventional LEDs. Not only does it allow the TV to be slimmer than ever, Quantum Mini LEDs allow for ultra-fine light control to prevent blooming. With deep blacks, bright lights, and upscaling technology smarter than any Samsung TV has ever offered, Samsung Neo QLED delivers ultra-realistic picture—whether you’re watching your favorite shows, or playing video games, every time! It’s #TVHowYouWantIt.
75” – SRP: P244,999; Net Cash: P220,499 Freebie: Soundbar A550 65” – SRP: P161,999; Net Cash: P144,999 Freebie: Soundbar A550
The premium Soundbar is the perfect freebie to complete your home entertainment system. Achieve the immersive surround sound with a deep rich bass you’ve been searching for when you pair the Soundbar with the Neo QLED TV.
Pre-order runs from March 29 to April 18, 2021, and is available only at Abenson, Anson Robinson, and SM Appliance’s retail and online stores.
As people continue to take extra precautions and strictly abide by health guidelines, the country’s number one fast-food chain strengthens its commitment to bring joy to its customers—not only through its great-tasting and well-loved offerings but also through its signature Alagang Jollibee service.
At Jollibee, food safety is a priority. Jollibee riders practice no-contract delivery and delivery bags have safety seals and customer seals to ensure safety.
The safety journey at Jollibee is made possible with the store’s Alagang Jollibee ambassador, crew and delivery riders who all make sure that everyone’s langhap-sarap favorites are safely handled and delivered. In the video, the store team is seen diligently preparing to serve joy safely, with complete PPE, disinfecting high-touch areas, and strictly following a safety checklist to ensure the team’s compliance.
These safety protocols such as proper physical distancing, cashless payments, and no touch transactions are observed in all its distribution channels – whether for take-out, delivery, drive-thru, as well as order and pick up.
Signed, sealed, for safety. Jollibee provides an extra dose of care to customers, with takeout orders in properly sealed packaging to ensure safety.
Food is prepared and handled with extra care, with store teams ensuring not just the quality and freshness, but also the completeness of orders. For Take-Out and Drive thru, speakers are installed, and lapel mics are used by the crew members to further minimize direct contact.
Contributing greatly to a more pleasant experience with every Jollibee visit is the unique and genuine way that the store teams attend to and interact with every customer whether behind the counter, drive-thru window or during delivery—serving them in an efficient manner and with a smile, even as their faces are covered in the requisite face mask and face shield.
SafeAtAlagaKa sa Jollibee! By wearing their face mask and face shield, and practicing physical distancing and no-touch transactions, every Filipino can drive thru safely and enjoy their Jollibee favorites.
“The pandemic has really brought about changes in our lives. While things are different, we remain committed to serving Joy to our customers by strengthening our safety protocols and providing extra care through our Alagang Jollibee,” says Jollibee Global Brand CMO and Jollibee Philippines Marketing Head Francis Flores. “Health and safety are our priority, and this is our promise not only to our customers, but to our hardworking and highly dedicated employees and store teams as well.”
The JFC Group has earlier announced that it is setting up a vaccination program to provide free vaccines for all its employees in the Philippines, and is also sourcing vaccines for their dependents, extended family, and household members. This is supported by communication efforts, including webinars on vaccine education, under efforts to enable employees to make informed decisions on their health.
Service with warmth, joy and a heightened focus on safety—this is what Alagang Jollibee is all about.
Watch Jollibee’s newest safety video here. For delivery, dial the #87000 hotline, or order online through JollibeeDelivery.com or via the Jollibee App. Customers may also opt to avail via Take Out or through the ‘Order & Pick Up’ service in select stores.
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For the Catholic community, Lent is a time to reflect and focus on our spiritual well-being. During this season, people abstain from certain types of food like sweets and alcoholic beverages, but the most common food that practitioners avoid eating are meats such as pork, chicken, and beef.
It may sound easier said than done, but skipping red and white meat during Holy Week is manageable. If you’re looking for meat-free meals that are delicious and healthy, Shopee and Unilever Foods has you covered. Below are some easy Lent-friendly meals you’ll want to make this Holy Week:
Salted Egg Prawns
Tickle your taste buds with this rich Singaporean dish that’s crispy on the outside, but soft and warm on the inside.
Prawn Preparation
Season the prawns with Knorr Rostip Chicken Seasoning Powder.
Add the egg white. Coat the prawns with rice flour.
Heat oil to 340F. Deep-fry the prawns until crisp and golden brown.
Set the cooked prawns aside over paper towels until ready to use.
Sauce Preparation
Heat oil in a small wok. Add margarine and stir until it melts.
Add the curry leaves and the finger chilies.
Add the fried prawns, gently tossing it with the sauce.
Presentation
Transfer to a serving plate and serve immediately.
Vego Rolls Indulge in a refreshing and healthy dish from Vietnam. Wrapped in rice paper, you can fold in different types of vegetables or chopped seafood like shrimp and fish.
Filling Preparation
Heat oil in a wok. Stir-fry the onion and garlic until fragrant.
Season shrimps with Knorr Chicken Powder and black pepper. Add to the pan and stir-fry for 1 minute.
Add in carrots, green beans, and tofu. Stir fry for 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with Knorr Chicken Powder.
Add the shredded cabbage.
Transfer to a strainer to remove excess liquid from the mixture.
Keep warm until ready to assemble.
Peanut Sauce Preparation
Place all the ingredients in a food processor. Puree until smooth.
Heat the mixture before serving. Add water if a thinner consistency is desired.
Taste and adjust seasoning.
Presentation
Fill a spray bottle with filtered water. Lightly spray rice paper with water. Place the wrapper on a chopping board or any sanitized surface.
Line one side of the rice paper with one whole lettuce leaf.
Place about 2 tablespoons of vegetable filling on top of the lettuce.
Top with minced garlic (optional).
Sprinkle with ground peanut sugar and finish with a sprig of coriander leaves.
Roll the rice paper, tucking the sides.
Cover the finished rolls with a damp clean towel to prevent it from drying up.
Once all rolls are done, slice each roll into two 1.5 inch segments (similar to sushi).
Arrange on a serving plate and sprinkle with additional peanut sugar.
Give your regular lumpia a twist with a hint of sweetness from ube strips. With the combination of sweet, nutty, and salty, flavors, you’ll surely be in for a surprise.
Lumpia Filling
Add oil to the wok and apply medium heat.
Add onions and garlic and saute until soft. Then, add ube to the wok and saute.
Pour water and Knorr Shrimp powder and bring to boil.
Add the rest of the ingredients and toss lightly. Cover for 1 min, then apply high heat and remove cover. Toss and mix well until it’s cooked.
Transfer to a colander to remove excess liquid. Set aside to cool.
Lumpia Sauce
Mix everything (except cornstarch and water) in a pot. Apply heat.
Bring to a boil and simmer for 1-3 minutes.
Add Slurry (cornstarch and water mixture) to thicken the sauce.
Ube Savory Crepe/Wrapper
In a bowl mix all ingredients until well incorporated. Rest the batter in the chiller for 30 minutes.
In a Teflon pan: add oil and cook 1/3 cup of the crepe batter.
Assembly
Add lettuce on top of the crepe, top the lettuce with filling, then fold.
Drizzle with Lumpia Sauce and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
Commit to your Lenten practice with these timeless meatless recipes for you and your whole family. Find all the Unilever Food Solutions ingredients you need for these recipes and more at https://shopee.ph/collections/706219
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