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Shopee Apprentice Program Upskills Young Emergent Leaders

  MANILA, JUNE 30, 2022 - By 2030, the digital economy is projected to generate up to PHP 5 trillion (USD 101.3 billion) in economic value in the Philippines . With e-commerce set to become a key pillar of the economy in the near future, there lies an opportunity to develop emerging tech talents to support this rapid growth. Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, recognizes the need to upskill young Filipino talents and mold them to become tech leaders of tomorrow through its Shopee Apprentice Program. Open to top university students, the Shopee Apprentice Program aims to develop future leaders in the tech industry by equipping them with critical skills such as problem solving, effective communication, and adapting to a fast-paced working environment. Throughout the duration of the internship, Apprentices are immersed in Shopee’s collaborative work culture. They are given the chance to gain firsthand experience working on impactful large-scale projects i

Reward yourself this mid-year by checking out these 7 bagsak-presyo tech items at the Shopee 7.7 Mid-Year Sale

  Be sure to fill your carts with a variety of ₱49 deals and below, free shipping, and 10% off vouchers at Shopee during the 7.7 Mid-year Sale! MANILA, JULY 5, 2022 - We’ve officially crossed the first half 2022, but there’s still a lot to look forward to as we welcome the last few months of the year. And what better way to celebrate the mid-year madness than catching the best deals on Shopee at the 7.7 Mid-Year Sale? Now’s the perfect time to check out those tech items you’ve been eyeing, as you can get these at bagsak-presyo prices this 7.7! You can also enjoy a wide array of ₱49 deals and below, shipping discount vouchers, and 10% off vouchers when you add-to-cart and check out your must-haves at the 7.7 Mid-Year Sale. And for lucky number 7, we’ve handpicked 7 of the hottest tech deals to kickstart the 7.7 Mid-Year Sale: Get a grip on your busy days with this Haylou Waterproof Smart Watch, equipped with health and sleep monitoring, 12 sports modes, weather notifications and music

LG Takes Flight With Its New Line of Monitors

 LG Philippines unveiled its new lineup of monitors and showcased its newest, powerful and most technologically advanced monitors yet, in a Top Gun-themed event hosted by Andrei “Dreister” Felix.  According to Sungjae “Airboss” Kim, managing director for LG Philippines, the company remains committed to innovating and enhancing its monitor line-up to adapt to the needs of its consumers. He added, “We’ve made great strides to elevate the user-experience of our monitors–from adapting to flexible workstations and upgrading our systems with new generation gaming standards.” Meanwhile, the country’s most influential gamers, creatives and content creators attest to the power, image quality and versatility of LG’s latest monitor line-up.  Actor, TV host and #FitGamer, Eric “Eruption” Tai enjoyed the immersive race car gaming set-up during the event featuring the 32GQ950 OLED Monitor. He said, “The contrast is just amazing with the bright whites and the deep, dark blacks. It provides a truly i

6 Essentials To Pack in Your Child's Summer Camp Bag

  Summer camp is a right of passage for many children. It is a time for them to spread their wings and develop interpersonal skills away from their parents and siblings. In many ways, summer camp is the first real experience of independence for little ones, which can be terrifying for parents. They worry about whether their child will make the best decisions for themselves. Sometimes, parents wanting to protect their children will go a little overboard with purchases of a multivitamin pack, first aid kits, and a number of other items their child will likely never touch over the course of a week or two away from home. Still, while you do not want to go overboard with your purchases, you do want to ensure your little one has everything they need, including the top six essentials. 1. Medicines To Pack Your Child When you send your little one off to camp, you need to consider the different medicines they will need, and not just prescriptions. For example, it is a good idea to send them wi

Joy is affordable thanks to Jollibee’s sulit-sarap JolliSavers

  When you’re craving something affordable yet delicious, go for JolliSavers! Times may be tough right now with the prices of commodities feeling like they’re always going up, but even with these challenges, there’s absolutely no reason to spare yourself the treats you deserve. When you’re craving something affordable yet delicious and satisfying, you can always turn to the sulit-sarap joy that Jollibee’s JolliSavers never fails to bring! It doesn’t take a lot of money to enjoy your Jollibee favorites that make up the JolliSavers. Treat yourself to the beefy, langhap-sarap Yumburger; the meatiest, cheesiest, sweet-sarap Jolly Spaghetti; the beefy, saucy, linamnam-ulam Burger Steak; or the goodness of the creamy tuna filling inside that beloved golden pie crust of the original Tuna Pie. They’re all so satisfying for an affordable price! “Rising prices for goods certainly doesn’t don’t have to mean that we have to deal with settle for sad food choices. With the JolliSavers, Jollibee is d

Things get slicey in GIGIL Agency’s latest ad for Danes Cheese

  Our favorite local cheese brand, Danes Cheese , is back with yet another hilarious film from GIGIL Philippines for us to enjoy. If before they showcased their various flavors of cheese blocks in a teleserye-like ad, their mascots have taken more mature roles in this slasher (in this case, slicer?) film!  The film starts off with a guy wearing a cheese-block costume taking a shower.  However, his bath time gets interrupted by a looming shadowy figure…who has something sinister in mind. Inspired by classic thrillers such as ‘Psycho’ and ‘The Shining,’ Danes Cheese wants to communicate the benefits of using Danes Cheese Slices–their new and improved formulation makes it perfect for burgers and sandwiches!  Since its release, the film has amassed over 3.1M views and counting. Click here to watch the video. Social media users praised the ad for its humor and uniqueness. Every pack of Danes Cheese Slices contains 22 slices, so it’s actually cheaper per gram than cheese blocks – making i

Shopee kicks off the 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale with “Mas Mura Sa Shopee” deals for Filipino shoppers

  Get ready to check out discounted items and avail thrilling ₱66 and ₱77 deals, shipping discount vouchers, and 10% off daily at the 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale! The mid-year is the perfect time to reward ourselves and recharge for what's to come in the second half of 2022. Shopee treats more Filipinos to a memorable mid-year shopping experience at the 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale. To kick-off the mid-year sale, shoppers can look forward to “Mas Mura sa Shopee”* deals and enjoy ₱66 deals all day, shipping discount vouchers, and 10% off daily when they add-to-cart and checkout from May 27 to June 8. Score “mas mura sa Shopee”* deals as low as ₱66 at the 6.6 - 7.7 Mid-Year Sale As shoppers fill up their Shopee carts with their favorite finds, they can also discover “Mas Mura Sa Shopee”* [It’s cheaper on Shopee] deals with low-priced items that are guaranteed to make their haul worth every peso.  With 6.6 just around the corner, take your pick from the following items at only ₱66 that fit your ev

From A to Z, Mas Mura Sa Shopee! Check out these ₱66 deals at the 6.6 Mid-Year Sale

  Shoppers can enjoy a wide array of ₱66 deals, shipping discount vouchers, and 10% off vouchers at the 6.6 Mid-Year Sale!  Discover a variety of items from A to Z on marked down deals as low as ₱66 in time for the 6.6 Mid-Year Sale. Aside from shopping for these Mas Mura Sa Shopee* ₱66 deals, you can also avail of shipping discount vouchers, 10% off vouchers, and so much more on 6.6.  With products to help upgrade your home and living experience, spruce up your wardrobe, and even inspire you to pick up new hobbies, here’s a list of exciting ₱66 deals from A to Z that you should add to cart now and checkout on 6.6: A is for the Aux USB Adapter that lets you charge your phone while enjoying your favorite tunes. B is for the Baseus Hanging LED Table Lamp that can illuminate your workspace at home.  C is for the Cartoon Animal Door Stopper that comes in adorable animal designs such as a wide-eyed cat or a lazy bear.  D is for the pink Dried Flower Jelly Lipstick that provides long-las

LG’s New Refrigerator Lineup Blends Smarts and Style

  With the goal of offering a smarter experience for consumers, LG recently unveiled its new generation of refrigerators. The new lineup plays into LG’s vision of a smart, interconnected home. The new lineup boasts of smart features that retain fan-favorite innovations and improve on existing technologies. Even with all the features and new technology, the units are also elegantly designed to be sleek and compact to ensure a seamless integration for any home. One of the major features for the new lineup is the LG ThinQ with wifi connectivity. LG's Smart Learning technology learns your patterns over a 3-week period to optimize everything from energy and cooling performance to energy consumption. With this technology, your fridge just got a lot smarter. A feature that uses this is Smart Fresh Air, which applies optimal food storage algorithms with usage pattern analysis. It minimizes inner temperature fluctuations with the intensive cooling logic two hours before frequent door openin

Puerto Princesa: Paradise Regained

With safety protocols firmly enforced, Puerto Princesa is poised to again welcome tourists with open arms. In recent years, the highly urbanized city and tourist haven has been paralyzed by the Covid-19 pandemic, then pummeled by Typhoon Odette. But it is now on the road to recovery---as spectacularly as its scenic, romantic and gastronomic attractions. “The tourism industry is the lifeblood of Puerto Princesa, along with agriculture. Almost 15,000 people directly or indirectly benefit from tourism. In varying degrees, most of the recent construction and development projects are related to tourism: hotel-building, parks, cruise-ship ports, street lights, roads and many more. Unfortunately, some of these have been on hold since the onset of the pandemic,” discloses Demetrio “Toto” Alvior Jr., the city tourism officer. The Royal Connection Puerto Princesa, the capital of postcard-perfect Palawan, sprawls across 253,982 hectares of captivating coastlines stretched over 106 kilometers. Due

Fall in love with the NEW Nips Strawberry Delight

  What do you remember most about your childhood? As you grow older, the fun and exciting memories are usually the ones you can easily look back to. Reminiscing the days spent playing games with your childhood friends while enjoying goodies can instantly put a smile on your face. And with Jack ‘n Jill Nips’ NEWEST flavor, Strawberry Delight, you can reawaken that inner child in you and fall in love again with one of your favorite childhood treats.    The NEW Nips Strawberry Delight is a yummy and affordable treat that is made with creamy Ruby Cocoa, balanced with a luscious strawberry flavor—all lovingly embraced by a crunchy candy coating that we all grew to love.  There’s no doubt that Nips played a huge role in our childhood. Its irresistible, creamy, and delicious chocolate flavor makes reminiscing about the good old days the best. But the good days don’t have to stay in the past. You can relive and experience these moments with your friends – both old and new. Nips will surely giv

SM PRIME leads with Green Buildings for Sustainable Cityscapes

Cities continue to shape the way we live our lives – from shifting to greener lifestyles choices to reducing overall carbon emissions to help save the planet. The successful shift to greener cityscapes begin with the construction of green buildings, providing smart innovations that work with the environment and promote the well-being of the people who use these spaces on a daily basis.  According to a study made by the US Green Building Council, green buildings can reduce carbon emissions by around 40% on average, water consumption by around 30% and waste generation by around 70%. Beyond the environmental benefits, green buildings also help meet social needs by enhancing spaces, protecting human health, empowering differently-abled members of the community to take active participation and ensuring access to basic services at reasonable rates. Economic benefits can be felt as well with green buildings commanding higher rent potentials, encouraging ‘greenovation’ and promoting cultural a

Rex Education and PPCRV call for voters to discern well, vote according to our values, and be Maka-Pilipinas

  With the National Elections just within reach, Rex Education and the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) are working together to help educate voters about the values we should be looking for in the leaders we will elect. “How the Philippines will come out of this pandemic and handle the impending global economic recession will rely on the next 6 years. This is why it is crucial that the leaders we will elect in the upcoming May 9 elections share the heart of the Filipino people and possess the values to stand for and serve our country. We have to choose well and vote for someone who is truly Maka-Pilipinas,” said Rex Education CEO, Don Timothy Buhain. The leader we deserve is Maka-Pilipinas Varying standards, opinions, and principles come into play in the bid for national and local positions. What matters in the end when electing a leader is that it’s not enough to choose someone wise and experienced; we must also choose a leader who embodies the virtues of a true