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  • Watch Fast X when you score a Philips Evnia gaming monitor

    Watch Fast X when you score a Philips Evnia gaming monitor

    Hold on to your seats, gaming and movie fans! Philips Evnia Gaming Monitors has announced a promotional partnership with Universal Pictures‘ upcoming action film, Fast-X.

    This means an adrenaline-filled summer awaits you all! Get ready to experience the thrill of the movie and the excitement of gaming with Philips Evnia Gaming Monitors.

    Are you excited for the theatrical release of this highly anticipated movie in Philippine cinemas on May 17, 2023? Well, Philips Evnia Gaming Monitors has got you covered!

    With their latest promo, you can get two movie tickets for free along with a limited-edition shirt, cap, bag, and/or a Philips Gaming head and neck support pillow for every single purchase of select models of Philips Evnia Gaming Monitors.

    But wait, there’s more! Through this collaboration with Universal Pictures, Philips Evnia aims to deliver gaming monitors that can turn up the heat to the maximum, featuring four immersive and innovative models from Philips Evnia brand.

    So not only will you get to watch the movie for free, but you’ll also get to experience an unforgettable gaming experience with Philips Evnia Gaming Monitors.

    Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to get your hands on some awesome freebies and experience the thrill of Fast X with Philips Evnia Gaming Monitors!

    The promo, which will run until June 15, 2023, will include the following models:

    Much like Dom’s crew in Fast-X, Philips Evnia is all about how to “Reinvent the rules” to stay ahead of the game, delivering a wave of freshness and elegance to the traditional display solution mixture.

    In fact, the models involved in the partnership promotion all include outstanding features to outperform the competition with style such as generous 4k resolutions for next-generation gaming and screen sizes to let gamers dive deeper into games.

    Similar to the Fast and Furious franchise, speed and performance are also huge components of the Evnia brand’s identity.

    The flagship model, the 27-inch 27M1N5500U boasts best-in-class gaming experience, with blisteringly fast 300Hz refresh rate that promises to deliver slick gaming and quick response times.

    In addition, gamers can expect even more with various models coming with immersive features including low input lag, Ambiglow, and enhanced DTS Sound.

    Philips Evnia is committed to providing the best of the best to customers, and aims to spread the joy and love of gaming alongside exceptional performance through their gaming monitors.

    For more information on claiming tickets and freebies, visit https://www.philipsmonitorspromo.com/, send a message to our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/evniaph, or send a message to participating partners nationwide:

  • Kearney opens Manila site for PH enterprises

    Kearney opens Manila site for PH enterprises

    Kearney, a global management consulting firm, has opened its Manila office in November 2022 to capture growth opportunities and strengthen its commitment to the market in the Philippines.

    Kearney’s exists in a vast and mature market that helps companies in various sectors solve problems by applying management theory and business expertise acquired from research through developing concepts, practices, and procedures for implementation across different sectors.

    Based on a recent report, the global management consulting services market is expected to grow from $891.88 billion in 2021 to $973.67 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%.

    The increase in adoption of management consulting services for reducing operational costs and optimizing operations is driving the growth of the management consulting services market.

    At home, the Philippine expansion is driven by strong client demand and growth opportunities in the country. Kearney has been serving clients in the Philippines since the 2010s from its other offices in Singapore (headquarters), Bangkok, Jakarta, and Kuala Lumpur.

    Kearney plans to grow its team in the next few quarters by hiring more local talent, who will be supported by a bench of experts in the region, particularly in the areas of procurement, operations, and supply chain.

    This expansion is built upon Kearney’s close working relationship with clients in the Philippines since the 2010s, as well as its heritage as the original strategic operations and transformation firm.

    Established in 1926, Kearney is a leading global management consultancy that works shoulder-to-shoulder with its clients in delivering actionable solutions to propel their continued growth.

    With its keen understanding of local market nuances and a strong team of industry experts, Kearney helps clients develop their capabilities and transform their business.

    Within Asia-Pacific (APAC), Kearney has been an ally to businesses that form the region’s growth engine. In the past decade, the firm also expanded its footprint across 10 countries in the region, garnered numerous industry awards, attracted new talent and remained profitable.

    Recently, Kearney has been recognized as one of the top three consulting firms in APAC by career intelligence platform Vault.

    Kearney provides high-quality service and advisory solutions in Strategic Operations, end-to-end Transformation, digital and analytics, and ESG, leveraging innovation and technology to cater to clients across a myriad of industries, including CMT, Consumer Industries & Retail, Health, Energy, Defense, Public Sector, Automotive, and Financial Services.

    Kearney strives to be different by embedding sustainability in everything that it does, driving positive and sustainable impact for clients, employees, societies, and the planet based on its principle of “essential rightness”.

  • foodpanda shows what’s behind the scenes of a pandamart

    foodpanda shows what’s behind the scenes of a pandamart

    Foodpanda, the online food delivery and grocery platform, has launched its first-ever physical pop-up store in the country. The store is designed to allow consumers to physically experience the items sold in their online grocery arm, pandamart.

    Offering a one-stop shop for all food and essential needs, pandamart is foodpanda’s online grocery store which offers a wide assortment of fresh, frozen, snacks, drinks, pantry essentials, pharmaceuticals, and other household items to be delivered to your doorsteps in less than an hour.

    However, pandamart does not have a physical store open to the public but only serves consumers who buy from the foodpanda app.

    To allow shoppers to fully immerse in the pandamart shopping experience, the new pandamart Pop-Up store, located in Trinoma Mall in Quezon City, will allow them to browse through the displayed products in the kiosk, order conveniently in the foodpanda app, and pick up the items on the same day.

    “The online grocery space is ever-growing and ever-changing, so to keep up with the current times, we are stepping up our game in offering a wide selection of quality groceries to customers,” said Danielle Eleazar, Head of Marketing (New Verticals) of foodpanda Philippines.

    Eleazer added that despite online grocery shopping becoming increasingly popular, grocery consumers, in general, still prefer to experience the quality of their items physically.

    pandamart addresses this limitation by launching our first local physical pop-up store where consumers can physically experience the items sold in pandamart.”

    Exciting activities and exclusive promos await our shoppers, including discount vouchers, item giveaways from brand partners and entertaining spin-the-wheel games with a chance to win prizes.

    Additional vouchers and prizes of up to Php 10,000 will be given away to audiences who will tune in to the special Facebook live stream online selling event on May 27. This will also feature the pandamart pop-up store look, available products, amazing deals, and how to order.

    As foodpanda offers a leveled-up experience to consumers with the first local pandamart pop-up store, the online food and grocery platform is also bridging the gap between the usage of online and offline channels when it comes to grocery shopping for its app users.

    This also underscores the objective of the company’s brand philosophy, which encourages people to live like a panda and allows for more time to do more important things in their daily routines.

    “By having the convenience of picking up the items after looking at the items first hand and checking out the order in the app, they can have more time to roam around the area or run other errands while waiting for their order.”

    “We want to bring even more awareness to our online grocery service so that new and existing foodpanda app users can try out the fast and convenient delivery of pandamart’s wide assortment of items and fresh quality products.”

    Available until the end of May, pandamart’s pop-up store provides impressive features to give shoppers and consumers a first-hand experience of what pandamart has to offer. So head to Trinoma Mall to enjoy groceries done right, with exclusive deals and exciting prizes.

    Want to try foodpanda’s pandamart for the first time? Use the voucher code NEWGROCER for Php 100 off on your first order and enjoy convenient online grocery shopping in the comfort of your home!

  • GoTyme asks users what they want to see in-app

    GoTyme asks users what they want to see in-app

    GoTyme Bank has recently taken the initiative to gather suggestions from its Facebook community on what features they would like to see on the GoTyme Bank app.

    Marking the bank’s recent milestone of reaching 500,000 GoTyme accounts, the question was raised by Nathaniel Clarke himself, none other than the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GoTyme Bank.

    This shows that the bank is committed to maximizing the personal accounts of its customers by listening to their needs and providing wise and helpful additions to the app.

    The bank’s CEO, Nathaniel Clarke, is leading the charge in engaging with the community and ensuring that the bank is in step with what its customers need.

    With its unique self-service kiosk and full banking services, GoTyme Bank is poised to be a leader in the digital banking space.

    Nate, as he’s fondly called by the GoTyme Bank team, recently posted on the GoTyme Bank community—a growing Facebook group of more than 13,000 clients—candidly sharing his scheduled leadership meeting with the GoTyme Team and expressed his enthusiasm to hear everyone’s suggestions on features they’d like to be prioritized.

    The post was well-received on the group, with over 700 likes and 300 comments within the span of 24 hours, and continues to be an active forum where participants get direct responses from Nate himself.

    It’s not at all a common practice for a financial service organization in the country to be so in touch with its clientele—so much so that becomes willing to hear their customers’ needs even before thinking of launching them.

    “That’s exactly what the market is looking for,” Nate says. “As the guardians of our clients’ well-earned savings, banking institutions and financial apps simply cannot afford to disappoint the people that entrust their money to them. And what better way for GoTyme Bank to make sure that we’re in step with what our customers need than to ask them directly what their needs are, and how we can make the GoTyme app even better.”

    That said, Nate promises that the roll out of GoTyme app’s Bills Payment feature and QR payment feature is something that clients won’t have to wait long for.

    “Now more than ever, people scan QR codes for everything, and they pay their bills and purchases from just about anywhere,” Nate explains. “At this crucial time where people are in the search for an efficient and trustworthy Bills Payment and QR payment app that will not fail them, GoTyme Bank is poised to be launching these very crucial features sooner rather than later.”

  • It’s official! Oppo’s foldable is first to get Android 14 Beta 1

    It’s official! Oppo’s foldable is first to get Android 14 Beta 1

    OPPO recently announced its very first clamshell foldable phone – the Find N2 Flip will be one of the first smartphones in the world to receive the new Google Android 14 Beta 1 update.

    Developers and early-adopters can get their hands on the developer’s version of ColorOS built around the first beta of Android 14, experimenting with new features and APIs on their OPPO flip phone.

    “OPPO Find N2 Flip sets a high bar for new flip smartphones. We have combined industry-leading engineering and innovation with intuitive design principles to create Find N2 Flip.” said Peter Dohyung Lee, head of the flagship product line at OPPO.

    “Cooperating with Google, OPPO recently brought the Speech-to-Text feature to the cover screen of Find N2 Flip. Further with Android 14, we will continue to take foldable phones to new heights by combining cutting-edge hardware with unparalleled software.”

    Android 14 includes several updates to enhance productivity, performance, privacy, security, and user customization. It offers more intuitive system user interfaces, such as the new mid-display back arrow and an improved system share sheet.

    To strengthen users’ privacy, the system allows apps to limit visibility of specified views only to accessibility services. These days, foldable devices provide an opportunity for innovative app development.

    Developers are also encouraged to use Android APIs, tools, and resources provided by Google to build apps designed for large and small screens.

    Android 14 Beta 1 update will be available for OPPO Find N2 Flip, which was launched globally in February 2023.

    OPPO Find N2 Flip comes with one of the largest cover screens of its kind, the most invisible crease with its New Generation Flexion Hinge, the day-long battery life with SUPERVOOC flash charging.

    Moreover, it also comes with the promise of four major ColorOS updates and five years of security updates for its global users.

    Developers can download the developer’s version of ColorOS built around Android 14 Beta 1 here right now. Later this year, Find N2 Flip global users can look forward to enjoying the public version of ColorOS based on Android 14.

  • This is Epson’s cheapest home projector yet

    This is Epson’s cheapest home projector yet

    Epson has introduced a new home projector, the EH-TW6250 Smart Gaming Projector, which is the most affordable in the 4K PRO-UHD entry range.

    The projector is designed to provide an immersive big screen entertainment experience for movie nights and casual gaming, with a screen size of up to 500 inches.

    The EH-TW6250 Smart Gaming Projector combines smart features such as Android TVTM and Chromecast built-inTM support with top-notch image presentation at a competitive price, allowing more home-users to enjoy a truly convenient and immersive gaming experience.

    The EH-TW6250 Smart Gaming Projector from Epson boasts a high brightness of up to 2,800 lumens and a short input lag of under 20ms, ensuring a smooth and seamless gaming experience.

    Additionally, the large projected screen size of up to 500 inches enhances users’ gaming experience by giving them the impression that they are right in the center of the action.

    The EH-TW6250 Smart Gaming Projector offers a comprehensive suite of advanced features for an all-in-one home entertainment projection solution.

    It features scene adaptive gamma correction, frame interpolation, HDR10/HLG support, as well as 3LCD technology providing equal white and color light output, allowing users to enjoy smooth, color-correct, and high-resolution images.

    Additionally, a new Vivid color mode incorporated in the projector enables users to focus on color and contrast settings, allowing them to fully enjoy a wide variety of content.

    Its eco mode in the light output setting also allows the user to save energy by reducing the lumens of the projector, effectively lessening power consumption and preserving the longevity of the light source.

    Leveraging on the widespread popularity of video streaming services today, Epson’s new EH-TW6250 Smart Gaming Projector comes integrated with Android TVTM function as well as a built-in 10W speaker, providing users the ability to meet their home entertainment needs through the projector, without adding any external audio device.

    To further improve the user experience, the projector also features video casting support, allowing users the option to cast their entertainment apps or project content directly from their device of choice with Chromecast built-inTM.

    The built-in front-facing 10-watt speaker also features a bottom-facing sound chamber, designed to improve audio spread, and is fully enveloped in a specially designed enclosure for exceptional audio clarity.

    Combined with its other smart features as well as bright and vivid image quality, the EH-TW6250 truly offers an all-in-one solution.

    The EH-TW6250 Smart Gaming Projector was created to provide an easy and seamless installation process. Through its proprietary sliding keystone function which enables users to change the size of its screen with a built-in sliding keystone bar, it can be mounted even in limited spaces.

    Further enhancing its ease of installation and use, the projector also features a wide +/- 60 percent vertical lens shift, allowing users the flexibility of installing the projectors on shelves or within any corner of the room.

    Users can further enhance their entertainment experience with the use of external speakers. Epson’s latest projector offering features HDMI ARC ports, as well as Bluetooth connectivity with the use of the Epson ELPAP12 Android TVTM Dongle, offering users a variety of options to elevate their home entertainment systems by providing an immersive visual and audio experience.

    Taking reference from motifs and themes in pottery, the EH-TW6250 Smart Gaming Projector features a simple and clean design, making use of neutral color tones and soft lines for a pleasant exterior.

    This enables users to fit the projector into any room seamlessly, without the need to redesign or colour-match the product and room.

    “Epson’s new EH-TW6250 Smart Gaming Projector allows more users to experience the bright and vivid images made possible with our 4K PRO-UHD technology at a more accessible price point,” said Ed Bonoan, head of Marketing Division at Epson Philippines.

    “We believe that users will truly be able to elevate their home entertainment experience with this flexible and easy-to-install all-in-one offering.”

    Visit the http://www.epson.com.ph or contact your nearest Epson Authorized Dealers for more information.

  • GoTo sees 30% rise in solutions uptake from PH customers

    GoTo sees 30% rise in solutions uptake from PH customers

    In the Philippines, GoTo, a top player in remote work technology, held its first-ever partner summit, which gave local partners a glimpse into GoTo’s channel expansion plans for 2022.

    Since entering Southeast Asia in early 2022, GoTo has achieved a major milestone by boosting its solutions adoption by 30%. At the partner summit, GoTo showcased its IT Management and Support, as well as Business Communications portfolio roadmaps.

    “It was great to be able to connect with our partners at the summit. They have been integral in extending GoTo’s market reach, expanding on our business offerings, and bolstering our channel presence with our IT management and support, and business communications solutions,” said Yvette McEnearney, Senior Director, Channel Sales APAC, GoTo.

    “Our channel growth in the Philippines and the wider region has been remarkable, as evidenced by the 65% increase in revenue in SEA over the past two years. With the continued support of our partners, we are confident that we will achieve even greater success in 2023 and beyond.”

    GoTo’s distributor VST ECS and many partners based in the Philippines attended the summit, gaining valuable insights on how to enhance their business growth across the complete range of GoTo solutions.

    “Over the past year, our partnership with GoTo has achieved tremendous success, with a rising adoption rate of their solutions and overwhelmingly positive customer feedback here in the Philippines,” said Jimmy Go, President & CEO at VST ECS. “It was great to understand the broader outlook of GoTo’s focus for 2023, and we look forward to continuing to support them.”

    “The successful take-up rate of our IT Management and Support solutions such as GoTo Resolve and Rescue in the Philippines, has been largely due to the insight and understanding of the local landscape by our channel partners. We are proud to share that over the last two years, our IT solutions portfolio in the Philippines has garnered 65% revenue growth, 30% customer growth and 40% channel growth for the company. Following the partner summit, we are confident that our channel focused approach across SEA will lead GoTo to even greater heights” said Andrew Kernebone, Director of Presales APAC, GoTo.

  • Protect your children this summer with Erceflora Kiddie

    Protect your children this summer with Erceflora Kiddie

    When school is out, kids have more free time to play and relax, but this can make it harder for parents to keep their kids’ health on track. It’s important for families to be in “Todo Tatag” shape to enjoy a worry-free summer, and it all starts in the gut.

    While there are many ways to achieve a healthy body, 70% of the body’s immunity comes from the gut. Scientific studies often refer to the gut as the body’s “second brain” because it uses the same chemical signals that alert the brain when something is wrong. Therefore, it is crucial to maintain a healthy gut to keep the body’s immunity strong.

    “Our gut is home to trillions of bacteria and microbes that not just digest food and absorb nutrients, but also are in direct contact with nerve and immune cells, greatly influencing one’s mood, behavior, and of course, overall health,” said J Ann Mirasol from the makers of Erceflora Kiddie.

    To make it easy for parents to protect their kids’ gut health, Erceflora Kiddie recently mounted the Todo Tatag Playground that taught three key concepts in strengthening one’s immunity:

    ONE – A healthy gut helps absorb the most nutrients. The food we eat greatly affects the diversity of bacteria in the gut, so it’s important to eat the right kinds of food to boost immunity.

    To help maximize what we get from our food, probiotics, like Erceflora Kiddie, help our gut’s digestion by converting the nutrients from our food into simpler forms that are easier to digest.

    This allows our bodies to better absorb the necessary proteins, vitamins, and nutrients needed to improve our gut health.

    TWO: A healthy gut helps protect the body from bad bacteria. Not all bacteria are bad bacteria, but bad bacteria cause many disorders in the body.

    This commonly comes in the form of belly aches and diarrhea, so it’s important to have a good balance of good and bad bacteria in the gut.

    An easy way to bring balance to the gut is through the active component of Erceflora Kiddie, bacillus clausii. This good bacteria multiplies when it reaches the gut which inhibits and replaces the bad bacteria in it, allowing your body to recover from the cause of the gut disorder.

    THREE: A healthy gut improves the overall health of the body. Our body is constantly exposed to possible causes of sickness and disorders, and building strong immunity can be a challenge.

    Handwashing is now known as the body’s first line of defense by lowering the risk of germs entering the body through our hands, but so many other things can affect our intestinal well-being – travel, stress, and even other medications.

    To protect the gut from these factors, probiotics enhance the immune system by replenishing any good bacteria that your body might have lost. The replenished good bacteria then supports the integrity of the wall of our gut preventing the spread of toxins throughout the body.

    According to Mirasol, “When it comes to health, gut health isn’t always the first thing that comes to mind for most parents. However, with the gut playing a large role in the whole body’s immune system, it is key to make sure that kids stay on track with their health no matter what season it is.”

    Protecting kids’ gut health may seem like a big task but Erceflora Kiddie is here to help parents on their journey to building a healthy household. Erceflora Kiddie is a probiotic drink that helps balance the gut by allowing it to better absorb nutrients while resisting harmful bacteria which helps prevent kids from getting an upset stomach.

    Since Erceflora Kiddie is tasteless and odorless, it’s easy for kids to take it on its own or mix it with any kind of food or drink without much fuss.

    This season, parents can also help more families and more children live a healthier life. When you buy Erceflora Kiddie, a portion of the sale will support Batang Matatag—a movement initiated by Save the Children Philippines and Erceflora Kiddie to improve the overall health and nutrition of children in school.

  • DICT, Coins PH host blockchain webinar for beginners

    DICT, Coins PH host blockchain webinar for beginners

    The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and Coins.ph, the leading digital wallet provider and crypto exchange platform in the Philippines, have organized their first-ever Blockchain 101: Blockchain for Beginners webinar.

    The webinar aims to educate beginners about blockchain technology and its potential applications. Coins.ph has over 16 million users and is the most established crypto brand in the Philippines.

    The company is fully regulated by the BSP and holds both EMI and Virtual Currency licenses. The webinar is part of Coins.ph’s efforts to promote digitalization and innovation in the Philippines.

    The webinar was graced by DICT Region 3 Regional Director, Engr. Reynaldo T. Sy who opened the event by sharing a few words on the significance of adopting cryptocurrency in our country.

    During the program, Coins.ph Social Media and Community Manager, Franco Araneta shared the basics of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, explaining how it compares to the traditional ways of banking and offers a better alternative that is secure, transparent, and cost efficient.

    Araneta also urged those who plan to engage in cryptocurrency, to use licensed exchanges by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, such as Coins.ph, to ensure that all your transactions are safe and legitimate.

    Coins.ph General Manager, Eprom Galang also shared NFT insights, real-world benefits such as IP ownership, provenance, and interoperability of these assets, encouraging Filipinos to start their NFT journey.

    DICT Region 3 Technical Operations Division Chief, Engr. Petronilo Villafuerte closed the event by thanking Coins.ph for their support and taking the time to share their expert knowledge on NFTs, crypto, and blockchain technology to attendees.

    With the success of the first Blockchain 101: Blockchain for Beginners webinar, Coins.ph and DICT hopes to create more sessions to allow more Filipinos to educate themselves on the benefits and trends of the crypto industry.

    Today, Coins.ph offers a wide range of products, from e-wallet, crypto trading and remittance services which millions of Filipinos already enjoy. Sign-up via Google Play, App Store or Huawei AppGallery today.

  • Grab’s secret in driving employee success? Zoom!

    Grab’s secret in driving employee success? Zoom!

    Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading superapp, is using the Zoom platform to enhance employee collaboration and engagement across its offices. The company is deploying Zoom Rooms to support its employees in succeeding in the flexible and hybrid work environment.

    Zoom is empowering Grab in employee engagement across its offices, and the company is leveraging the platform to improve collaboration and communication among its employees. These initiatives are part of Grab’s efforts to boost seamless collaboration and engagement among its employees.

    Grab operates across the deliveries, mobility and digital financial services sectors, serving over 500 cities across Southeast Asia. With its employees and teams spread across Southeast Asia, and beyond from Seattle, Bengaluru to Cluj Napoca, with Zoom, Grab ensures its workforce is provided with the right technology to work seamlessly and effectively.

    In addition to the use of Zoom Whiteboards, Grab’s deployment of Zoom Rooms across 400 meeting and conference rooms in its offices helps its employees to collaborate.

    Grab also utilises Zoom Events and Zoom Mesh for internal townhalls, leveraging the Zoom platform’s inherent reliability and security for large-scale company events. Grab also uses Zoom Meetings and Webinars to communicate virtually with hybrid teams, partners and customers.

    The company has also integrated Zoom for Workspace Reservation, in addition to having piloted the use of Zoom IQ for Sales, a conversational intelligence software, to upskill account managers of the Grab For Business platform.

    “At Grab, we recognize the importance of building a work culture of collaboration and continued growth and this is only possible if we set our teams up for success with the right technology and resources. With our teams spread across Southeast Asia and beyond, integrating with Zoom across a wide range of use cases enables us to collaborate and work effectively,” said Adam Seyer, Grab’s Head of Engineering for Grabber Technology Solutions.

    “Southeast Asia is a hotbed of innovation and creativity led by economic enablers like Grab,” added Ricky Kapur, Head of Asia Pacific, Zoom.

    “As a company that is focused on fostering and enabling innovation, we’re thrilled to be able to support Grab in their mission to drive Southeast Asia forward with our platform solutions. Zoom has always been committed to providing our customers with a reliable and secure platform designed for collaboration, which will underpin all other business priorities – from enhancing employee experience to transforming customer experience. This is an exciting region to operate in, and we look forward to enabling more companies here as they grow and innovate.”