As part of NOVUHAIR’s 10th year of success and fervent commitment to consumer health awareness on hair loss prevention and maintenance, plus a decade of partnership with Mercury Drug Corporation, ADP Pharma Corporation has launched the NOVUHAIR® 3-in-1 VIP PROMO KIT.
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The NOVUHAIR® 3-in-1 VIP PROMO KIT serves as a token of the company’s appreciation and gratitude to the affirmative support of its loyal users and new trialists.
The continued consumer support, committed distributors and agency partners, dedicated brand ambassadors, passionate and hardworking marketing and sales teams spearheaded by Managing Director Mr. Bob Segovia, and the full support of ADP Pharma CEO Mr. Martin Pascual and executives.
NOVUHAIR® has retained dominance in 2019 as the leading hair loss treatment in the Philippines. (Source: Passport Euromonitor International October 2019 Research).
Shopee aims to provide a super ecosystem, supercharge recovery for sellers and brands, and deliver a super collection of entertainment and deals at its largest annual 9.9 shopping event
Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, announces the return of its signature annual shopping event, 9.9 Super Shopping Day. Shopee’s fifth 9.9 shopping event will feature four weeks of entertainment and shopping deals in all seven Shopee markets.
The 9.9 Super Shopping Day this year takes on greater significance as communities step up their recovery efforts and adapt to the new normal. Shopee outlines three commitments: provide a super ecosystem, supercharge recovery for sellers and brands, and deliver a super collection of entertainment and deals.
Terence Pang, Chief Operating Officer at Shopee, said,“9.9 Super Shopping Day has a special meaning for all of us at Shopee. We created 9.9 in 2016 to unlock the potential of e-commerce for our region, and it has become an annual celebration that brings millions of people together. It also holds greater importance than before, as consumers increasingly depend on e-commerce for their shopping needs, and more businesses go online to uncover growth opportunities amid the global pandemic. 9.9 Super Shopping Day reflects our commitment to support our communities. It will deliver the best shopping experience for users and provide a springboard for sellers and brands to increase their online sales.”
Shopee outlines three commitments for 9.9 Super Shopping Day:
1. Provide a super ecosystem
Ensuring quality and reliability with secure payments and logistics offerings
Consumers expect quality and reliability in e-commerce, as online shopping becomes the new normal. To meet these evolving needs, Shopee continues to enhance its logistics and payment infrastructure to make buying and selling online much more seamless.
In 2020, Shopee ramped up offerings for its integrated mobile wallet ShopeePay and partnered with leading payment providers for smooth and secure transactions. These have generated robust growth in the use of digital payments among users, brands, and sellers on Shopee.
Shopee also improved its logistics capabilities to support the increasing scale and frequency of online shopping. In preparation for 9.9 Super Shopping Day, Shopee is tightening integration with logistics partners and optimizing its warehouse operations in the region. These enable sellers and brands to fulfill orders more efficiently, allowing them to maximize sales and boost customer satisfaction even as shopping activity peaks.
2. Supercharge recovery for sellers and brands
Helping brands and sellers maximize sales growth with e-commerce
9.9 Super Shopping Day kicks off the year-end peak shopping season in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. It is the highlight of Shopee’s efforts to help businesses of all sizes to digitalize, recover, and succeed in the long run with e-commerce.
Last April, Shopee introduced its Seller Support Package for sellers and SMEs, to cushion the pandemic’s impact by lowering costs, offering capital support, and boosting sales. Shopee also simplified e-commerce for SMEs and sellers by upgrading its Seller Center, including a new Marketing Center that lets sellers customize store campaigns and product promotions more conveniently.
Local and international brands are turning to Shopee to grow their online businesses, with 70% more new brands opening Official Stores on Shopee Mall in 2020. Shopee has stepped up its efforts to help brands grow their online presence, highlighted by the launch of Google Ads with Shopee in partnership with Google. It is a first-of-its-kind marketing solution for brands to seamlessly create, manage, and monitor Google ads campaigns for their Official Stores on Shopee Mall.
9.9 Super Shopping Day is a major milestone for sellers and brands, as they will receive increased customer traffic and visibility on Shopee. They can build on this momentum by tapping on exclusive engagement tools such as Shopee Live and Shopee Feed to further attract users and boost sales, creating a springboard for continued growth.
3. Deliver a super collection of entertainment and deals
Curating a wide variety of in-app games, live streams, and promotions
Shopee will continue to surprise and delight shoppers at 9.9 Super Shopping Day. On September 9, users can shop countless deals from 10 million sellers and 15,000 brand partners across the region, while enjoying exclusive content and rewards on Shopee Live and Shopee’s in-app games. In the Philippines, 9.9 Super Shopping Day will run from August 19 to September 9.
9.9 Super Shopping Day will feature all-day content on Shopee Live that entertains, inspires, and connects users with their favorite sellers, brands, and celebrities. In the Philippines, users can enjoy their favorite Shopee Livestreamers showcase their talents on Shopee Live’s Got Super Talent series during the peak of 9.9 Super Shopping Day.
Users can also win endless rewards from a massive array of in-app games on Shopee, including popular game Shopee Farm, which is played 7 billion times across the region. A major highlight is Shopee Games Day, which offers 24 hours of upsized Shopee coins and exclusive prizes.
Pang closed, “9.9 Super Shopping Day has come a long way since it first started. Shopee’s spirit to grow together with our communities remains unchanged, even as we adapt to a global pandemic. As we kick off the year-end shopping season, we will continue to work hard for all our users, and we look forward to another unforgettable 9.9 Super Shopping Day.”
Do you consider a modernized with innovative technology co-working space suitable to your business needs for meetings and other related work or personal activities as part of growth and success of your business or career in the community?
021 Maker Space Dream Incubator, a new coworking space and business incubator will open this September 2020 at the heart of Binondo, a busy commercial district in Manila City. It would be located on the 8th floor of Co Ban Kiat II building along Juan Luna Street, Binondo. The new coworking space, owned by 021 Group OPC, will be the company’s first and largest coworking space in Manila’s Chinatown district.
The Co Ban Kiat II building is one of the historical structures in Binondo. It was built during the Pre-War period and was previously called S.J. Wilson building, named after American Navy expatriate Samuel J. Wilson. The building, in the pre-war era, used to be the headquarters of the Manila Stock Exchange and many other prominent companies and firms, including the Standard and Chartered Bank, the Japanese Consulate General’s office, Bank of America, Sunlife of Canada, Phil Am Life Insurance, France Consulate, Switzerland Consulate, and many others.
The 021 Maker Space co-working and incubator would occupy over 836 square meters of office space. It would have 170 rentable private workstations, coworking desks, meeting rooms, nursery room, phone booths, and ample area for sitting and events venue. Noting the exceptional demand of a coworking space in the country, the 021 Maker Space Dream Incubator would offer competitive rates and would cater not only to startup companies but to companies of all sizes, freelancers, entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, influencers, and even students.
What sets 021 Maker Space different from other coworking spaces? Venture Capital is a term often thrown around when it comes to startups and new businesses. An entrepreneur’s genius business idea often will need business funding in order to grow and Investors may offer to make a venture capital investment in exchange for a percentage return. The 021 Maker Space will be serving as a bridge between the Entrepreneurs and Capital Investors and will help with the incubation of promising companies, countless startup businesses, and turning them into multinational giants. Therefore, with the creation of the incubator named 021 Maker Space, it will turn ventures from “zero to one”.
“Opening a coworking space during a pandemic?” It is indeed very challenging to open a coworking space in the current situation, but the owners of 021 Maker Space Dream Incubator believe that despite this pandemic, coworking is still the future on how people will work and that capital venture can have a huge contribution to the country’s economic growth. There are many companies that have asked their employees to work remotely and this kind of office space setup is expected to grow. At the same time, there are a lot of entrepreneurs and startups with amazing business plans who are not afraid to commence their venture and take risks even during this challenging situation. The 021 Maker Space has the potential to provide vital business services to startup businesses and support the remote workforce closer to where they are now.
What Services and Facilities will 021 Maker Space Offer its Customers? Aside from a modern and elegantly furnished coworking space, 021 Maker Space will be offering the following services to its clients:
Private Offices
Coworking Dedicated Desk and Hot Desk
Virtual Office Space
Meeting Rooms and Event Space
Wi-Fi 6 Connectivity with Up to 1 Gbps high internet speed
Cozy Lounges and Sitting Area
Phone Booths
Wellness Room
Professional/Business Events
Community Events
Round the Clock Cleaning Team
Complimentary Refreshments
Reserve your 021 Maker Space Dream Incubator coworking space now while there are still spaces to choose from.
While everyone is still advised to stay at home, working out can be a challenge especially for fitness enthusiasts, (and couch potatoes), who need to stretch those muscles but has no equipment.
For others, buying online can be a great option but, honestly, having these tools can be heavy on the budget. So, why not try these easy, no equipment workouts to get you moving and sweating?
Sante Fitness Lab (SFL), a premier one-stop fitness center that offers holistic training programs, lists five clever ways you can turn your home space into a homemade gym that you can do every day and squeeze in your tight schedule.
Stair Cardio
This is an obvious one. When you’re at home, some house chores end being procrastinated since walking up and down the stairs can be bothersome, but it is the chance for people at home to get back on track with their cardio workouts. So, get your heart pumping and walk or run up and down the stairs, and get your cardio back on track.
Work With Space You Have
People tend to overcomplicate getting fit and think that the only to workout is with treadmills, workout benches, and other gym equipment. Sometimes, however, all you need is enough space to do simple workouts.
Bodyweight workouts are some of the best routines you can do at home since it only needs your bodyweight. Push-ups, sit-ups, squats, and plenty more workouts are available for you to do with only enough space.
Weights In Disguise
Don’t single out barbells and dumbbells as the only weights to help you get buff, because there are plenty of other perfect alternatives for it.
For instance, a 2-gallon water bottle is equivalent to a 17-pound dumbbell making it perfect for an arm workout. So, don’t pass up the chance to lift heavy sacks of rice or packs of groceries and get the strength workouts you need.
Find Your Balance in the Bedroom
Did you know that you can also use your bed for yoga? Your bed has enough space and good cushioning, just like your mat, making it perfect for yoga. The springs in the mattress can make it harder to balance but, that adds a little challenge to the routine.
The Workout Chair
Your chair can also help you in working out at home. You can do lower body moves like step-ups, Bulgarian split squats, and, if you’re feeling brave, box jumps. These workouts are best executed using a bench or a simple chair at home.
For the upper body, you can do core moves like v-sits, chair dips, or seated shoulder press using your bench. Don’t forget to grab your two-gallon water bottle as your weights.
Take It to the Next Level
If you want to have an even better approach for your home workout, try SFL’s “Live More, Do More 30-Day Program,” a total wellness solution that features an expertly designed athletic training-inspired fitness program plus the immune-system boosting benefits of Sante Pure Barley.
The program lives up to SFL’s mission to help everyone become Champions In Life starting with adopting the right fitness regimen and proper nutrition. SFL Coaches believe that you’ll be sure to have better results, whether its for weight loss or exercising for your specific health condition and at the same time protect yourself from diseases with proper nutrition and fitness combined. Designed to be quick and easy-to-follow, you’ll also be able to easily adopt it into your busy lifestyle.
Personal training, Physical Therapy and Nutrition Consultation services are also available if you have specific needs. Through SFL’s distinct programming system where baseline assessment and progress monitoring are critical and scientific principles and methods are applied by coaches, you can be assured that you can achieve your goals safely and effectively as everything is well thought of and planned for, whether it’s for jumpstarting your fitness, weight loss, recovering from an injury or training for your sports.
Everyone’s still adjusting to the new normal. Being at home constantly—working long hours or idling away the afternoons—can sometimes leave us feeling restless and overworked.
It’s okay to take a breather from everything—to just pause and relax. Go watch a movie, read a book, or grab a quick snack. Indulge in that sweet moment with the new Jack ‘n Jill Cloud 9 Peanut Butter!
This new variant of Jack ‘n Jill Cloud 9 lets you enjoy moments even further as each bite delivers an exciting chocolate bar experience with its unique combination of ingredients and textures – a rich peanut butter cream, combined with luscious chocolate, chewy caramel, crunchy crushed pretzels, and peanuts. Truly, this new chocolate bar experience can make snack time at home even more enjoyable!
Indulge in the new Cloud 9 Peanut Butter, and enjoy its rich peanut butter goodness! No matter what the new normal brings, you can enjoy moments even more with this delectable pick-me-up treat.
Whether you’re working from home or relaxing with the family on a weekend, you can make your days more enjoyable with the new Jack ‘n Jill Cloud 9 Peanut Butter.
Jack ‘n Jill Cloud 9 Peanut Butter is now available in all leading groceries, supermarkets, and convenience stores nationwide. This well-loved chocolate bar is also available in Classic, Overload, White and Choco Fudge variants. For more information, visitCloud 9 Philippines’ official Facebook page.
Enjoy the new standard of home broadband with upgraded speeds, whole home WiFi, and entertainment content
PLDT Home, the Philippines’ fastest fixed network as certified by Ookla, has advanced the standard of Filipinos for home broadband with its all-new Fibr Plus Plans that offer new postpaid variants with higher speeds and stronger connectivity through an intelligent wifi system bundled with entertainment content from Cignal TV.
The new PLDT Home Fibr Plus plans come with unlimited internet, whole home WiFi TP-Link pucks, and Cignal TV channels. The Fibr Plus Plans’ whole home WiFi system replaces a collection of routers and range extenders with a smart mesh technology that eliminates deadspots anywhere at home for a seamless and uninterrupted connectivity. Designed for every type of house, the whole home WiFi system maintains a single unified network that lets the whole family conveniently connect to the internet whenever and wherever at home. It also comes with a mobile app for easy installation and network management for a secured connection.
Families can also conveniently enjoy a variety of entertainment content because the new Fibr Plus Plans come bundled with 55 SD and 8 HD Cignal TV channels such as Fox Movies, Fox Sports, HBO, Discovery Channel, Cartoon Network and more. With this bundle, subscribers get to stay up-to-date on current news and events while staying at home and also enjoy the convenience of settling the monthly fees of their home essentials, such as cable and internet subscriptions, in one billing.
More families are now rediscovering ways to fulfill their work, studies, and enjoyment as they stay more time at home in the new normal. Families can enjoy the strongest and most reliable internet connection that will give them the best of home online experiences with the new Fibr Plus plans.
Subscribers can now get everything they need at home with the new Fibr Plus Plans that come with at least 50 Mbps for only P2499. They may also opt for Fibr Plus Plans 3099 with speeds of up to 100 Mbps, Plan 4099 with speeds of up to 150 Mbps, or Plan 6099 with speeds of up to 300 Mbps. All plans come with 3 mesh WiFi units and 63 Cignal TV channels.
To further give subscribers a stronger and more reliable internet connectivity at home, PLDT Home Fibr also modifies its existing broadband-only plans. Now subscribers have the option to upgrade their PLDT Home plans to Unli Fibr 1299 with speeds of up to 10 Mbps, Unli Fibr 1699 with speeds of up to 25 Mbps, Unli Fibr 2399 with speeds of up to 50 Mbps, and Unli Fibr 2999 with speeds of up to 100 Mbps.
To know more about the new PLDT Home Fibr Plans, visit www.pldthome.com.
Sanitation concerns in the ongoing pandemic calls for ‘contactless’ procedures—that is, human touch at barest minimum during transactions whenever possible. This prevents the potential spread of the virus through human hands.
It makes sense that this same norm should also be applied in the production of packaged goods we buy, especially in something as essential as bottled water. When you wonder about your cleanest, safest choice for your everyday drinking water, it’s worth asking: which among the countless water brands available are bottled with the least hand contact? Is zero human intervention even possible in the bottling process?
It’s reassuring to know that Coca-Cola Philippines has Wilkins Pure which is guaranteed to be ‘untouched by human hands.’ A state-of-the-art and fully-automated production line helps ensure that every bottle is safe and free from harmful contaminants unseen to the naked eye, and is at peak quality for your daily hydration needs.
It doesn’t stop there. Every bottle of Wilkins Pure undergoes all of the 7 stages of purification — micro-filtration, multi-media filtration, carbon filtration, polishing filtration, reverse osmosis, UV treatment and ozonization. Such a thorough process ensures high quality water that is pure to the last drop.
This certainty of purity is authoritatively vouched for by international global safety standards. Wilkins Pure has qualified for: Food Safety System Certification version 5 as recognized by the Global Safety Initiative; NSF Certification; Certification of Good Manufacturing Practices, Certification for Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Codex Alimentarius and ABWA Certification under the International Bottled Water Association; among other certifications for Occupational Health and Safety Management and Environmental Management. That’s all on top of the exacting the exacting global audit standards of the Coca Cola Company, acknowledged for its longstanding quality reputation worldwide.
“We know how important water is for our daily health and hydration. But in these times of uncertainty, we also know that the last thing consumers need to worry about is what bottled water to buy,” says Teejae Sonza, Marketing Director of Coca-Cola Philippines. “With Wilkins Pure, they can be assured that what they’re buying is internationally certified safe and free from unseen contaminants, giving them peace of mind knowing what they are drinking is indeed pure and good for every day consumption.”
At a time where each day is faced with the threat of unseen enemies, don’t leave one’s health and safety to chance. Go with guaranteed safe drinking water, and ‘para sure’ choose Wilkins Pure. Order Wilkins Pure via cokebeverages.ph or call the hotline at (02) 8813-2653 for deliveries within Metro Manila and 1800-1-888-2653 for orders outside Metro Manila.
About Coca-Cola in the Philippines
Coca-Cola has been refreshing Filipinos and making a difference in the Philippines for 108 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 19 brands in its beverage portfolio and employing over 10,000 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 200 communities, empowering over 200,000 women entrepreneurs through training and peer mentoring, and accelerating packaging collection and recycling under its global World Without Waste initiative.
REFERENCES:
Coca-Cola Philippines (TCCC) SAMANTHA SANCHEZ samsanchez@coca-cola.com | +63 917 587 7226 Public Affairs and Strategic Communications Manager
Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc. (CCBPI) ROMMIN DIAZ rommin.diaz@coca-cola.com.ph | +63 917 564 7367 External Communications and Sustainability Manager
Strategic Works Inc (Stratworks) JOYCE PLACINO joyce.placino@stratworks.ph | +63 917 518 7766 Media and PR Manager
An integrated public policy information portal measuring the impact of the coronavirus pandemic developed by Filipinos won the Space Apps COVID-19 Challenge in the best use of data, the solution that best makes space data accessible, or leverages it to a unique application. Using Earth observation, in-country economic and human mobility data, and global infection case counts, data analysts Nick Tobia, Helen Mary Barrameda, Kristel Joyce Zapata, Theresa Rosario Tan, and Miguel Oscar Castelo from CirroLytix created a dashboard for policy makers and economic planners to show the impact of COVID-19 on various countries and effects on the economy and environment.
Named G.I.D.E.O.N. (Global Impact Detection from Emitted Light, Onset of Covid-19, and Nitrogen Dioxide), the portal uses news feeds, Google mobility data, and coronavirus cases revealing the multi-dimensional impact of lockdown and other interventions. Night lights from the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) and nitrogen dioxide levels from Sentinel-5P show current impacts and forecast effects of lockdown. Google’s community mobility reports, global infection data from Johns Hopkins University, and nitrogen dioxide data reveal pollution levels produced by human activity, and monitor which countries keep air quality under control as they bounce back from lockdown and pave the way for the “new normal.”
Data analysts Nick Tobia, Kristel Joyce Zapata, Theresa Rosario Tan, Miguel Oscar Castelo, and Helen Mary Barrameda from CirroLytix won the Space Apps COVID-19 Challenge.
Aside from having a global winner, two Pinoy teams made it as global finalists too.
Inspired by social isolation experienced by astronauts in space, Snail Space (A wordplay for snail’s pace) is an app giving a “safe space” by providing mental care and comfort during times of social isolation brought by COVID-19 pandemic. It was developed by Celestial Snails team comprised of Arturo Caronongan III, Kevin Olanday, In Yong Lee, Mary Anne Dominique Casacop, and Gabriel Santiago from De La Salle University.
With public health in mind, Sentinellium leverages user data sent through SMS and chat, and space assets like population density, urbanization, and aerosol to provide a more accurate prediction of developing epidemics. This was done by Harlee Quizzagan, James Andrew C. Cornes, Angela Chua, Alaica Mariño, Joal Rose Lin, and Mohammad Ashraful Mobin, in which their group was formed during the hackathon period.
“The use of these modern and advanced technologies will be crucial, especially as the world navigates the fourth industrial revolution. Using big data, cloud, and AI applications for instance, could help us understand the severity of the disease and aid in delivering measures to mitigate its impact,” according to the Undersecretary for Competitiveness and Innovation of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Dr. Rafaelita “Fita” M. Aldaba. “This really fills me with great optimism that our young and talented startups and Filipinos have so much to offer and contribute to our efforts to provide solutions to address health and economic crisis,” she said.
Last May 30-31, 2020, coders, entrepreneurs, scientists, designers, storytellers, makers, builders, artists, and technologists have been invited in an all-virtual, global hackathon by the United States space agency National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA), along with the European Space Agency (ESA), Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), the National Centre for Space Studies (CNES) of France, and Canadian Space Agency (CSA). During a period of 48 hours, more than 15,000 participants from 150 countries created more than 2,000 virtual teams. Participants used Earth observation and other open data to propose solutions to one of twelve challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pinoy mentors during the hackathon. Top: Michael Lance M. Domagas, Elymar Apao, and Janyl Tamayo. Middle: Chi Señires, Aldrich Tan, and Andresito de Guzman. Bottom: Dominic Vincent Ligot.
During the virtual bootcamp one week prior to the hackathon, Ellison Castro, Cara Patricia Canlas, and Arlo Jayson Sabuito from STAMINA4Space discussed the capabilities of microsatellites in determining the height of clouds and forest fire mapping using support vector machine. During the hackathon, Aldrich Tan, Elymar Apao, Chi Señires, and Janyl Tamayo from UXPH helped participants in designing and bringing user experience to their projects. Andresito de Guzman of PWA Pilipinas taught participants on developing progressive web applications. 2019 global winner in the best use of data Dominic Vincent Ligot from the Analytics Association of the Philippines and Data Ethics PH brought inspiration by emphasizing the importance of data analytics for social good.
G.I.D.E.O.N. is one of the six global winners selected by NASA, ESA, JAXA, CSA, and CNES, and one of the three teams shall have special access to the Euro Data Cube environment. If travel is deemed safe, winners shall also be invited to visit a NASA site to view a spacecraft launch. However, travel, accommodation, and food costs are not included. Lead organizer Michael Lance M. Domagas appeals support for the current and past winners, finalists, and especially to the four-year community who worked so hard in bringing honor for the country. “After being recognized by five leading space agencies of the planet, its time for our own country to show appreciation and give support for those who are stepping forward in combating the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects in our society today to defeat our common enemy,” he said.
Top: 2019 winner Dominic Vincent Ligot, Nick Tobia from G.I.D.E.O.N., and Harlee Quizzagan from Sentinellium. Bottom: Lead organizer Michael Lance M. Domagas, and Arturo Caronongan III from Celestial Snails.
Previous Pinoy hackathon winners are Project AEDES (2019), using satellite and climate data to pinpoint possible dengue hotspots, and ISDApp (2018), which uses citizen science data to inform fishermen the right time to catch fish.
The Space Apps COVID-19 Challenge is a special edition of NASA’s annual Space Apps Challenge, an international hackathon that takes place around the world and online every October. Since 2012, teams have engaged with NASA’s free and open data to address real-world problems on Earth and in space. Space Apps 2019 included more than 29,000 participants in 71 countries, developing more than 2,000 hackathon solutions over one weekend. This NASA-led initiative is organized in collaboration with Booz Allen Hamilton, Mindgrub, and SecondMuse. The next annual Space Apps Challenge is scheduled for October 2-4, 2020 in a virtual format. Registration opens August 15: https://2020.spaceappschallenge.org/locations/manila
About Space Apps
Now in its 9th year, Space Apps is an international hackathon for coders, scientists, designers, storytellers, makers, builders, technologists, and others in cities around the world, where teams engage with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’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.