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  • PDRF gets latest technological support from SAP Customer Experience Solutions and SGV & Co. for COVID-19 Logistical Operations and Response

    PDRF gets latest technological support from SAP Customer Experience Solutions and SGV & Co. for COVID-19 Logistical Operations and Response

    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.”

    About SAP

    SAP’s strategy is to help every business run as an intelligent enterprise. As a market leader in enterprise application software, we help companies of all sizes and in all industries run at their best: 77% of the world’s transaction revenue touches an SAP® system. Our machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced analytics technologies help turn customers’ businesses into intelligent enterprises. SAP helps give people and organizations deep business insight and fosters collaboration that helps them stay ahead of their competition. We simplify technology for companies so they can consume our software the way they want – without disruption. Our end-to-end suite of applications and services enables business and public customers across 25 industries globally to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and make a difference. With a global network of customers, partners, employees, and thought leaders, SAP helps the world run better and improve people’s lives. For more information, visit www.sap.com.

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    About SGV & Co.

    SGV is the largest professional services firm in the Philippines. We provide assurance, tax, strategy and transaction, and consulting services. In everything we do, we nurture leaders and enable businesses for a better Philippines. This Purpose is our aspirational reason for being that ignites positive change and inclusive growth.

    Our insights and quality services help empower businesses and the economy, while simultaneously nurturing our people and strengthening our communities. All this leads to building a better Philippines, and a better working world. SGV & Co. is a member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited.

    About EY

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy, transaction and consulting services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

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  • Filipino startup recognized in addressing SDG’s using space tech

    Filipino startup recognized in addressing SDG’s using space tech

    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/

    The Group on Earth Observations (GEO) is a partnership of more than 100 national governments and in excess of 100 participating organizations that envisions a future where decisions and actions for the benefit of humankind are informed by coordinated, comprehensive and sustained Earth observations.

    About 2020 GEO SDG Awards

    The 2020 Group on Earth Observations Sustainable Development Goals (GEO SDG) awards program, in its second year, is led by the international Earth Observations for the Sustainable Development Goals (EO4SDG) initiative and recognizes excellence in sustainable development practices, analysis and reporting through the use of Earth observations. The awards honour productivity, ingenuity, proficiency, novelty, and exemplary communications of results and experiences in the use of Earth observations for the Sustainable Development Goals.

    About Group on Earth Observations

    The Group on Earth Observations (GEO) is a partnership of more than 100 national governments and in excess of 100 participating organizations that envisions a future where decisions and actions for the benefit of humankind are informed by coordinated, comprehensive and sustained Earth observations.

    About Space Apps

    Now in its 9th year, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) International Space Apps Challenge is an international hackathon for coders, scientists, designers, storytellers, makers, builders, technologists, and others around the world, where teams engage with NASA’s free and open data to address real-world problems on Earth and in space. Space Apps 2019 included over 29,000 participants in 71 countries. In May 2020, the virtual-only Space Apps COVID-19 Challenge concluded with over 15,000 participants from 150 countries. Space Apps is a NASA-led initiative organized in collaboration with Booz Allen Hamilton, Mindgrub, SecondMuse, and the NASA Open Innovation Applied Sciences Program.

    About CirroLytix

    CirroLytix Research Services is a social impact data analytics company. Their mission is to help governments, non-profits, researchers, international and local organizations succeed at addressing collective social problems around the world by harnessing the full power of their data. The ultimate contribution to society is in enabling social impact professionals and entities make positive data-driven change on the lives they seek to uplift.

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    Lead organizer NASA’s International Space Apps ChallengeManila, Philippinescatch2t8@yahoo.com.ph
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  • Shopee Accelerates the Region’s Digital Economy at the 11.11 Big Sale, with 200 million Items Sold on November 11

    Shopee Accelerates the Region’s Digital Economy at the 11.11 Big Sale, with 200 million Items Sold on November 11

    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.”

    Download Shopee for free on the App Store or Google Play Store.

    REFERENCE:

    Catherine Llanes

    Media Relations Manager

    T. +63 2-332-10-31 loc. 103

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  • URC-Thailand cited as among the best companies to work for in Asia

    URC-Thailand cited as among the best companies to work for in Asia

    Universal Robina Corporation’s (URC) subsidiary in Thailand has been named as among the “Best Companies to Work for in Asia”, for a work culture that values its employees as key resources.

    The award was given by HR Asia, regarded as an authoritative regional publisher on human resources.

    URC (Thailand) Co. Ltd. was among 38 companies to be recognized out of a field of 138 firms.

    Matthew Dy, HR Director of URC (Thailand) Co., Ltd. receives the award from Virote Sirichanthanont, VP of Government and International Relations of the Personnel Management Association of Thailand (PMAT).

    The companies were selected through a survey that measured different aspects of employee engagement.  These covered culture and ethics, leadership and organization, active initiatives, emotional engagement, employee intention and motivation, behavior and advocacy, collective consciousness, workplace sentiment and team dynamics.

    “One of the reasons for our company’s sustainable momentum is the high priority we place on all our employees as key resources,” said Matthew Dy, URC-Thailand’s HR director, who received the award.

    “We promote a culture of openness and collaboration where all employees are always given the opportunity to develop their individual performance and contribute to the business objectives,” he said.

    Dy said this is done via a “robust performance management system, career planning and individual development plans” aimed at creating a “future-ready organization”.

    “We cultivate a sense of belongingness through relevant workplace initiatives, advocating social responsibility and consistently instilling our core values. This ensures that our employees continue to deliver high-quality products and services that genuinely bring delight and joy for our consumers,” he said.

    Established over 20 years ago, URC Thailand manufactures and exports brands such as Jack ‘n Jill Fun-O, Tivoli, Roller Coaster, Lausanne, Dewberry, Dynamite and Lush.

    It has a factory, research and development center and warehouses at the Samutsakorn Industrial Estate, and a head office in Bangkok.

    The URC Thailand team. In photo (L-R): URC Talent Management & Organization Development Manager Thinathip Sukpluem; Marketing Director Jane Bernardo; General Manager Tanant Suwanraks; HR Director Matthew Dy; Senior Advisor Premchai Navarasuchitr; QA and QMS Manager Boonyarat Chunet; and Media and PR Marketing Manager Pornsulee Piboonsatsanasakul

    URC is one of the Philippines’ largest food and beverage companies, producing popular brands such as C2, Great Taste, Piattos, Cream-O, Maxx, Nova and Nissin. URC is also a major player in agro-industrial and commodities.

    REFERENCE:

    JEAN RICELLE A. AQUINO

    Sr. Media Relations Officer

    StratWorks, Inc.

    0999 625 6319

  • Ring in the holidays with a Samsung TV

    Ring in the holidays with a Samsung TV

    With Christmas right around the corner, delight your family with a Samsung Crystal UHD TV now offered at up to 40% off with some selected models bundled with a Samsung soundbar, for a truly immersive viewing experience. The Home for the Holidays sale runs from November 1 to December 31, 2020.

    The Samsung Crystal UHD TV offers a stunning 4K UHD screen resolution, giving the family a more vivid and pristine picture quality. The TV also comes equipped with top-of-the-line features including Bixby Voice Assistant, Tap View, Multi-view, and Ambient Mode, giving the Samsung Crystal UHD TV one of the best TV deals this holiday season.

    The Bixby Voice Assistant*, in particular, is a true game-changer that lets users easily navigate their TV. Let Bixby look for the movie or series that the family can watch on the most wonderful time of the year. Bixby makes Samsung Smart TVs even smarter as its artificial intelligence adapts to the viewers’ favorite viewing preferences and apps.

    Binge-watching your favorite movies this Christmas is more convenient with the Samsung Crystal UHD TV thanks to the Tap View and Multi-View features. Your family can browse through photos or videos taken during the holidays with the Tap View, which is available for Samsung Galaxy devices running on Android OS 8.1. A simple tap of your phone on the TV is all it takes to enlarge photos or videos.

    With Multi-view, it’s now possible for the family to share the TV to watch their favorite movies and flash their mobile game on the TV and view them simultaneously.

    Apart from these modern features, the Samsung Crystal UHD TV comes in a sleek stylish design, that easily becomes part and parcel of one’s home décor theme through its Ambient Mode.

    Don’t miss out on Samsung’s Home for the Holidays Sale – ongoing till December 31, 2020, and available in Samsung Authorized Dealer Stores nationwide. Additional premium freebies come with select TV purchase. For more information on the Samsung Home for the Holidays Sale, visit www.samsung.com/ph.

    REFERENCE:

    JEAN RICELLE A. AQUINO

    Sr. Media Relations Officer

    StratWorks, Inc.

    0999 625 6319

  • 31-Year-Old Farmer wins P1M Jackpot Prize in Shopee Milyonaryo

    31-Year-Old Farmer wins P1M Jackpot Prize in Shopee Milyonaryo

    Reyman Bantad is an unemployed father of one from Negros Occidental

    Reyman Bantad is a simple 31-year-old man from Negros Occidental. He lives with his partner of ten years and their eight-year-old child. Reyman wants the best things in life for his small family but lost his job as a sugarcane (tubo) farmer two years ago. He has been unemployed ever since.

    The Bantad family survives on Reyman’s partner’s meager earnings as a hacienda worker planting tubo. But work opportunities don’t come by often, and money is tight.

    Reyman and his partner do what they can to keep their child from going hungry, even borrowing money so they can buy rice. Though he occasionally asks for help from his siblings, they can’t always help out since they also have mouths to feed.

    He copes with these struggles by tuning in to Wowowin every day so he could live vicariously through the winners on the show. He dreams of winning himself and securing a better future for his family.

    Those dreams became a reality when he won P1M in Shopee Milyonaryo last November 9.

    Reyman learned about Shopee Milyonaryo on Wowowin, and though he fantasized about the possibilities, the thought of winning had never seriously crossed his mind. When he learned that he had won the opportunity to be on the show, he invited his family to watch it with him.

    Reyman’s family was so overwhelmed when he won the P1M jackpot that one of his siblings even ended up fainting. “Nung nalaman namin na nanalo ako, lahat kami naiyak. Kasi kailangan na kailangan namin ‘yung pera,” he shared.

    As for his cash prize, Reyman has practical ideas in mind. He plans to invest the money by starting a business so that his family can finally enjoy a better future.

    He also plans to give part of his winnings to his loved ones, especially now that the holidays are approaching. “Kasi binigay ‘yan sakin, dapat mamigay rin ako,” he said.

    Want to be the next millionaire?

    Shopee Milyonaryo is an interactive lucky draw contest on GMA’s Wowowin, where users can win up to ₱1,000,000 in cash every weekday until November 11. Users can participate by logging on to the Shopee app and claiming the raffle code. Winners will be announced every weekday during Wowowin. During the show, the winners will pick one out of six boxes, one of which contains ₱1,000,000 in cash.

    For more information about Shopee Milyonaryo, visit https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-milyonaryo.

    Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

    REFERENCE:

    Catherine Llanes

    Media Relations Manager

    T. +63 2-332-10-31 loc. 103

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  • Enjoy free Family Size Palabok for every takeout/delivery of Chicken Inasal Family Size Large meal

    Enjoy free Family Size Palabok for every takeout/delivery of Chicken Inasal Family Size Large meal

    Not even the pandemic can stop Filipinos from celebrating the Holiday season and being grateful for the blessings despite Covid-19. In keeping with this festive spirit, Mang Inasal is treating its customers to a Take-out and Delivery Blowout from November 15 to 30, 2020.

    For every purchase of Chicken Inasal Family Size Large Paa or Pecho, Mang Inasal customers will enjoy a complimentary serving of Mang Inasal’s popular Palabok Family Size. This is the favorite merienda staple of noodles in thick rich sauce, seasoned with chopped spring onions, slices of hard-boiled egg, chicharron bits, meaty pork and tinapa. Serving is good for 4-5 people.

    For every order of Chicken Inasal Family Size Large meal, save as much as Php 199!

    To give more customers the chance to enjoy this Takeout and Delivery Blowout, Mang Inasal customers can buy only up to a maximum of three orders of Chicken Inasal Family Size Large meals per transaction.

    Mang Inasal is treating its customers to a Take-out and Delivery Blowout from November 15 to 30, 2020. For every purchase of Chicken Inasal Family Size Large Paa or Pecho, Mang Inasal customers will enjoy a complimentary serving of Mang Inasal’s popular Palabok Family Size, good for 4-5 people. Meanwhile, for every order of Chicken Inasal Family Size Large meal, save as much as Php 199! Mang Inasal customers can buy only up to a maximum of three orders of Chicken Inasal Family Size Large meals per transaction.

    Have your orders delivered via GrabFood, LALAFOOD, or foodpanda. For takeout, go to Mang Inasal’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MangInasalPhilippines for the list of Mang Inasal stores you can visit. Or join Mang Inasal’s Viber community for more interesting deals.

    REFERENCE:

    John Paulo Ondra Caparros

    Public Relations Department

    Strategic works, Inc.

    +638937472 | +639173068591

    john.caparros@stratworks.ph

    2nd Floor Zaragoza Building, 102 Gamboa Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City PH

  • Alaska Yoghurt Blueberry Drink

    Alaska Yoghurt Blueberry Drink

    A proper digestion of food and drink of every person’s body is important to work properly with energy and stay healthy to fully satisfy the necessary daily activities related to personal or business matters. We need good food and drink to help in proper digestion and refreshment, too.

    Alaska Yoghurt Blueberry Drink is naturally fermented with good bacteria to help in proper digestion. It is made with milk, yoghurt and real fruit juice.

    Alaska Yoghurt Drink is available in two refreshing flavors: Strawberry and Blueberry. Drinking Alaska Yoghurt Drink not only help in proper digestion but also refresh your mind and provide energy to your body for a healthy lifestyle.

    I recommend Alaska Yoghurt Drink for a energetic and healthy living this day and beyond. Get yours now at Alaska Shopee Store.