Level up your stories with the seamless features and powerful vlog cam of the Infinix ZERO 30 5G

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Vlog Masters Rhian Ramos, Benedict Cua, and Kianna Dy for Infinix ZERO 30 5G

There are so many stories that need to be told to inspire, motivate, or simply help others have a happy break from a busy day, and these are best told with visuals that capture the interest of your audience. Content creation on social media has become a powerful tool to inform, entertain, or even to uplift lives, which was what Vlog Masters Rhian Ramos, Benedict Cua, and Kianna Dy do regularly. These days, one needs an equally powerful gadget that can help them capture and share those important moments.
The Infinix ZERO 30 5G lets you direct your narrative with the 4K 60FPS Ultra Clear Front Vlog Camera. Best known for its vlogging capabilities, it offers clear videos and crisp images to help you express your thoughts and ideas, or capture your moments of creativity with superior, high-definition clarity. The phone also comes with a 108MP OIS Ultra-Clear Triple Rear Camera, dual-view camera feature, and other pro-level features that ensure you won’t miss important details in any adventure.

Kianna Dy for Infinix ZERO 30 5G

Experience a seamless content creation experience with its 5G Powerful MediaTek Dimensity 8020 and up to 21GB Massive Extended RAM. Lagging is a thing of the past. Because it has 5G capabilities, live movements and moments captured on the Infinix ZERO 30 5G are smoother to upload, and you get real-time reactions delivered to you instantly.

Sleek, ergonomic, and energized
The Infinix ZERO 30 5G’s sleek ergonomic design is matched by long-lasting performance, with a 68W Long-lasting Health Super Charge + 5000mAh All Day Battery, so you can reach out to your audience anywhere and anytime without worrying about your next battery charge. The 144Hz with 3D Curved AMOLED Display with a fast refresh rate lets you review your photos and videos clearly before uploading on your feed, or you can simply watch and enjoy the work of your favorite creators for your next inspo.

Benedict Cua for Infinix ZERO 30 5G

It also comes in diverse colorways: the sunset-inspired Golden Hour, elegant Rome Green, and the magical Fantasy Purple. The Vlog Masters, consisting of creative personalities Rhian Ramos, Benedict Cua, and Kianna Dy, flaunted their colorful Infinix ZERO 30 5G phones in an equally stylish digital commercial.

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Post your thoughts and experiences, and Create Your Own Story easily with the HD clarity and seamless performance of the Infinix ZERO 30 5G. The power to share is in your hands for only P14,999, which provides you with value-for-money features and accessibility that can support your content creation journey and to grow your online community.

Rhian Ramos for Infinix ZERO 30 5G

You can cop the Infinix ZERO 30 5G for a discounted price at the following e-commerce stores:

First sale WinMe Price (Online Flash Sale) starts at P13,999 via Lazada and TikTok Shop on September 27
WinMe Price of P11,999 via Shopee (claim both shop and platform vouchers to avail of discount)

The Infinix ZERO 30 5G will be available at Infinix kiosks and concept stores nationwide starting September 30.

For more updates and information, visit Infinix Philippines’ official website, Facebook page, and TikTok Shop.

XTREME Appliances opens 4th Concept Store in Visayas located in the Queen City of the South, Cebu!

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After a series of store openings in different parts of Luzon for the last two quarters, XTREME, the country’s one-stop-shop appliances brand, is now able to serve Cebuanos. Locals can now access a wide range of appliances to meet their household needs. In pursuit of catering the needs of customers, XTREME Appliances is also set to open stores in Mindanao to serve a wider audience in the Philippines.

The newest branch of XTREME Appliances, located in the largest shopping mall in Cebu, SM Seaside, carries a complete range of appliances from Audio, Video, Cooling, Kitchen, Cleaning, and Small Appliances. Cebuanos can now check out the full range of high-quality appliances without straining their budget.

The Grand Opening ceremony was led by the Vice President for Business Development of XTREME Appliances Mark Del Mundo, Celebrity Influencer Beauty Gonzales-Crisologo, Brand Marketing Manager Paula Dizon, SM Seaside City Mall Representatives Assistant Mall Manager Eric Mar Valenzuela, Tenant Relations Kristina Jane Gil and Jhonna Mee Omaña.

To make the event even more fun and entertaining, XTREME Appliances also threw a Zumba Party where one (1) lucky participant won a XTREME Portable Speaker.

We are thrilled to announce that XTREME Appliances is now here in the Queen City of the South, Cebu. As of today, this is the 4th store in Visayas after Tacloban, Calbayog, and Tagbilaran. We aim to provide top-quality appliances at affordable prices to Filipinos nationwide. ‘After a series of openings in Luzon,’ Mark Del Mundo said, ‘we are very excited to open our additional line-up of branches in Visayas.

To celebrate this milestone, XTREME Appliances is giving customers ppl the concept store from September 23, 2023 to October 23, 2023, huge discounts and freebies on their favorite appliances:

Exclusive deals for as low as ₱99 on items such as XTREME Home Dry Iron, 1.7L XTREME Home Electric Kettle, and 1L XTREME Home Rice Cooker with minimum purchase receipt of P3,000 and above!

Participating XTREME products are offered with freebies worth up to ₱28,990!

To know more about next store openings, promos, and new products visit XTREME Appliances’ Facebook, Instagram,Twitter, and Tiktok pages.

HONOR wins 36 Media Awards at IFA 2023 following the launch of revolutionary HONOR Magic V2 and V Purse

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Leading smartphone brand debuts striking new ‘Phone-to-Purse’ concept with HONOR V Purse, showcases the slimmest and lightest foldable HONOR Magic V2

Global technology brand HONOR has officially unveiled its strategic vision for the future of smartphones at IFA 2023. During its keynote session entitled “Unfold Tomorrow” HONOR CEO George Zhao outlined the brand’s commitment to making foldable smartphones mainstream, with its latest human-centric innovations including the lightest and slimmest inward foldable smartphone of HONOR, the Magic V2. The brand also unveiled the HONOR V Purse, a new concept that reimagines a foldable smartphone as a wearable, fashion-forward purse, offering endless possibilities for style and self-expression.

“HONOR’s foldable smartphones have come a long way, with each iteration showcasing remarkable advancements in design, functionality, and durability,” said George Zhao, CEO of HONOR. “Not only that, but with our phone to purse concept brought to life through the HONOR V Purse, we are exploring sustainable solutions that leverage emerging foldable technology to empower creativity and shape tomorrow’s lifestyle.”

Unfolding the Next Frontier of Fashion Forward Technology
HONOR embraces its role in shaping future lifestyles and unveils the HONOR V Purse, a new “Phone-to-purse” concept that heralds the beginning of electronic devices being seen as an entirely new category of fashionable consumer goods that offer unlimited opportunities for self-expression.

Engineered with sustainability in mind, the HONOR V Purse epitomizes HONOR’s commitment to the environment. In addition to featuring sustainably sourced materials such as vegan leather for its straps, the concept’s endlessly customizable AODs can be paired with any outfit. As the fashion industry transcends the physical world into a more digital space, technology is enabling unlimited possibilities for style and self-expression.

Echoing its open-collaboration brand spirit, HONOR has teamed up with top cultural tastemakers from across its HONOR Talents Global Design Awards platform, including creative director from BURBERRY menswear Bram Van Diepen, contemporary artist Yunuene Esparza, professor of the China Academy of Art Yuan Youmin and crossover artist Xiao Hui Wang, to design a series of custom AODs for the device, offering endless fashion possibilities.

Initial Global Showcase of HONOR Magic V2
During IFA 2023, HONOR also showcased its new flagship foldable smartphone, the HONOR Magic V2, for the first time ever at a global event, which is perfectly illustrating HONOR’s vision for foldable smartphones, redefining industry benchmarks with significant improvements across form factor, battery, display and user experience aspects.

The HONOR Magic V2 is the lightest and thinnest inward foldable smartphone that HONOR has introduced to date, weighing only 231g and measuring just 9.9mm thick when folded. It features a new generation of Silicon-Carbon-Dual-Battery with an average thickness of just 2.72mm, which achieves a high capacity of up to 5,000mAh in the space of a thin and light foldable flagship body.

In addition to the thin and lightweight, the HONOR Magic V2 features a first-of-its-kind Super-light Titanium Hinge and a new HONOR’s proprietary steel, providing added robustness and durability to the hinge mechanism. The HONOR Magic V2 also earns the coveted durability certification from SGS, by enabling the hinge to withstand more than 400,000 folds, ensuring a lifespan of up to ten years for folding 100 times a day. The HONOR Magic V2 features a triple rear camera setup that includes 50MP Main Camera (f/1.9), a 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera (f/2.0), and a 20MP Telephoto Camera (f/2.4). The front-facing dual camera setup features two 16MP Cameras (f/2.2).

Incorporating human-centric innovation, the HONOR Magic V2 also supports industry-leading 3840Hz PWM Dimming technology minimizes eye strain, ensuring comfortable viewing even during extended use.

HONOR takes home 36 Media Awards

This year, HONOR received a total of 36 awards from media at IFA 2023. Android Headlines awarded the HONOR V Purse “Best of IFA 2023” and commented that “The HONOR V Purse is not only a phone, it’s also a fashion statement, and a conversation starter. It was easily one of the more interesting announcements we’ve seen at IFA 2023.” GSMArena also said about the design concept of the HONOR V Purse that “this is actually a very advanced device…we always appreciate when a company thinks outside the box.”

For more information and announcements, you may visit HONOR’s website www.hihonor.com or social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok Shop: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines). To check out HONOR’s complete list of retail stores, go to https://www.hihonor.com/ph/retailers/.

About HONOR
HONOR is a leading global provider of smart devices. It is dedicated to becoming a global iconic technology brand and creating a new intelligent world for everyone through its powerful products and services. With an unwavering focus on R&D, it is committed to developing technology that empowers people around the globe to go beyond, giving them the freedom to achieve and do more. Offering a range of high-quality smartphones, tablets, laptops and wearables to suit every budget, HONOR’s portfolio of innovative, premium and reliable products enable people to become a better version of themselves.

The battle is on at Infinix’s Mobile Legends: Bang Bang tournament finals at Market! Market!

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Watch three of the best Filipino Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) teams battle it out at Infinix’s “Guard Your Goddess Miya” Tournament Grand Finals at Market! Market! on June 25, 2023.

In partnership with Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, the Guard Your Goddess Miya tournament finals will feature a regular 5v5 MLBB game. The twist is that each team is required to protect and guard their goddess, or Miya player, and ensure that they don’t die while attacking the enemy base.

From 12 teams during the semi-finals last June 18, it’s now down to three finalists, along with Infinix’s Chief Gaming Officers (CGOs): Cherizawa x Pampamilya, Kristine x Nover Esports, and Yskaela x Undr4fted. They stand the chance to win the following:

3rd Place
Infinix backpack and Infinix sunglasses
5x MLBB Hero Skin
5x P1,500 worth of MLBB Diamonds
5x TWS Air 1 Pro

2nd Place
Infinix backpack and Infinix sunglasses
5x MLBB Hero Skin
5x P2,000 worth of MLBB Diamonds
5x TWS Air 1 Pro

1st Place
Infinix backpack + Infinix sunglasses
5x Elite MLBB Hero Skin
Infinix NOTE 30 5G units
P50,000 cash

Apart from cheering on their favorite MLBB teams, attendees can participate in fun activities for a chance to win Infinix merchandise and gadgets, and take photos with MLBB cosplayers. They can also avail up to P1,800 off on various Infinix phones, which will be the largest one-day Infinix sale to date.

Infinix’s Guard Your Goddess Miya Tournament Grand Finals will start at 2pm on June 25, 2023 at Market! Market! at Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. The tournament will also be streamed on Infinix’s official Facebook page.

For more information, visit Infinix’s official website.

Ortigas Malls celebrates Independence Day in full color through Filipino games, dances

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In celebration of the Philippines’ 125th Independence Day, Ortigas Malls will be hosting a series of activities at Greenhills Mall in San Juan City, Estancia and Tiendesitas in Pasig City on June 12.

Independence Day is an occasion where Filipinos honor our national heroes and the sacrifices they made to fight for the country’s freedom. It’s also a celebration of culture and heritage, which are usually underlined with lively parades, cultural activities, and many others to show one’s love for the country.

This year, Filipinos can spend their Independence Day at Ortigas Malls’ “Colors of Freedom” events at Padilla Pasilio in Greenhills Mall, G/F East Wing of Estancia, and Level 1 Building 1 in Tiendesitas.

All three locations will have a Marching Band Performance from 11 am to 12 noon to kick off the celebration. The PNP Band will specifically be performing at Greenhills.

For the kids and kids-at-heart, there will be Pambansang Laro, which will feature arnis, piko, dama, and sungka. Visitors can catch this fun activity from 2pm to 3pm.

Lastly, visitors will be able to witness beautiful performances of traditional Filipino dances in Mga Katutubong Sayaw from 4pm to 5pm. Performers will be dancing Itik-itik and Maglalatik.

“Colors of Freedom” is exclusive to Ortigas Malls Community Card holders. Don’t miss out on the Independence Day celebration that will make one proud to be Filipino.

Download the Ortigas Mall app to register for the Community Card.

Century Tuna makes history with the biggest beach clean-up in Anilao for the Saving Our Seas campaign

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Century Tuna Superbods, executives, and volunteers posing for a photo after their shore clean-up at Anilao in Mabini, Batangas

The Philippines is now taking more steps to achieve cleaner and livelier seas as Century Tuna kicked off its Saving Our Seas Campaign, becoming the biggest beach clean-up in the history of Mabini, Batangas. In partnership with the impact organization HOPE, and Aling Tindera’s Waste-to-Cash program which encourages the public to become responsible in plastic waste management — the country’s leading canned tuna brand aims to continue their Saving Our Seas program not just this year, but also in the years to come.

Being in the canned tuna industry for more than 40 years, Century Tuna wants to stay and provide nourishment to Filipinos for hundreds of years and beyond. In order to do that, the brand aims to fish sustainably by removing anything that makes the seas unhealthy.

Carlo Endaya, VP & GM of Branded Tuna Business together with Mabini Mayor Nilo M. Villanueva, and Greg Banzon, EVP & COO of Century Pacific Food, Inc. during the clean-up weekend

“We should see it as a historic moment because Century Tuna has moved forward in terms of taking an initiative on sustainability, by putting together the right elements that will make it sustainable. I think it’s a start, and given the response, it’s inspiring to continue this campaign,” said Century Pacific Food, Inc. EVP & COO Mr. Greg Banzon.

Century Tuna Superbods Selena Reyes & Michelle Arceo, together with Yannick Tuason picking up trash on the shores of Anilao, Batangas

The commencement of the campaign which started in Anilao, Batangas saw a successful turnout, as the first day of the shore and reef clean-up gathered a total of 156 trash bags with 805.4 kilograms of trash collected by a total of 212 clean-up volunteers, joined by Century Tuna Ambassador Alden Richards and the Century Tuna Superbods. This makes the event the biggest beach clean-up ever in Mabini, Batangas.

HOPE Managing Director Ilusion Farias & Founder Nanette Medved-Po carrying bags filled with trash collected under the sea

Mr. Carlo Endaya, Century Pacific Food, Inc.’s VP & GM for Branded Tuna Business emphasized that even if the clean-up started in Anilao, the program will happen nationwide.

“We still want everybody in the Philippines to join even if they’re not at the beach, because plastic pollution prevention starts in our home. Our usage of plastic has to make its way into the right material and recovering facility, and the Aling Tindera sites are also nationwide. That’s what we want to communicate to people,” said Mr. Endaya.

SOS Volunteers picking up waste from the shores and reef of Anilao, Batangas

More than just a clean-up activity, Century Tuna aims to inspire Filipinos through the Saving Our Seas campaign to take part in lessening the plastic pollution in the seas, and taking action to clear away existing plastic waste. With the help of the public in joining the advocacy, the brand’s goal is to collect 10 metric tons of plastic away from the seas this year.

“We want to create more awareness for sustainability and more awareness towards taking plastic out of the system so that microplastics don’t leak into our ocean and eventually go into our food. We want to inspire more people to join the initiative as any effort, whether big or small, is important for our future,” said Mr. Leonardo Po, Director & Treasurer of Century Pacific Food, Inc.

Century Tuna Superbods Samantha Lo, Kathleen Paton, and Kirk Bondad together with Tim Yap and Century Tuna Ambassador Alden Richards during the community visit in Anilao, Batangas

Prior to the campaign, Century Tuna has been plastic-neutral in their operations for 3 years now. The brand recognizes Aling Tindera and HOPE Foundation as the gamechangers in completing the plastic circular economy, as they allow communities to earn money from collecting plastic, and makes sure that the plastic collected goes to the right facilities to be properly recycled or disposed of.

Marine Conservationist Robert Suntay, Anilao Dive Instructor Avic Maramot, and Mabini Tourism Representative Ian Bueno during the program primer

Alongside the Saving Our Seas campaign launch, Century Tuna also introduced their newest product Ventresca, the brand’s most premium tuna full of indulgence. The brand also commemorated this year’s Earth Hour movement during the event as a symbol of commitment to saving the planet.

Century Tuna’s “Saving Our Seas” campaign is just a start of their many initiatives to help our planet. The campaign is not just a one-time, big-time event, as the brand still continues to track the plastic recovered in Anilao sites monthly. It also aims to stay aware of other clean-up efforts done by different organizations and find ways to support/help them—and ultimately save the planet.

For more information, feel free to visit the newest Saving our Seas microsite at centurytuna.ph/SavingOurSeas/ or visit Century Tuna Saving Our Seas on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CenturyTunaSavingOurSeas/ or @centurytunasuperbods on Instagram for more updates.

Get Big savings up to 60% on XTREME Appliances this Lazada and Shopee 6.6 Mid-Year Sale

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The much-awaited mid-year sale is near, and XTREME Appliances is here to give you its best deals yet! XTREME is offering significant discounts of up to 60% on their wide-range of appliances, allowing you to make substantial savings on your purchases.

Whether you’re looking for a new television, air conditioner, refrigerator, washing machine, oven, or any other home appliance, this 6.6 Mid-year Sale is a great opportunity to get the appliances you need at a discounted price.

Take advantage of these amazing deals on June 6 – June 8. Before checking out, make sure you don’t miss out on these vouchers: free shipping vouchers, coins cashback, and additional discount vouchers to maximize your savings!

Here are some of our recommended items for you to check out on this year’s 6.6 Mid-Year Sale:

Lazada 6.6 Mid-year sale

MODEL NAME
SRP
SALE PRICE
SAVING
43-inch X-SERIES ANDROID TV
₱20,495.00
₱11,200.00
₱9,295.00
24L X-Series Digital Air Fryer
₱6,995.00
₱4,890.00
₱2,105.00
X-Series 7.0CU.FT 2-Door Inverter Refrigerator
₱21,995.00
₱14,907.00
₱7,088.00
1.0HP X-Series Split type Aircon
₱21,195.00
₱14,190.00
₱7,005.00
X-SERIES Front Load Combo Washer & Dryer
₱48,195.00
₱28,525.00
₱19,670.00

Shopee 6.6 Mid-year sale

MODEL NAME
SRP
SALE PRICE
SAVING
0.5HP X-SERIES Non-inverter Window Type Aircon
₱9,995.00
₱6,945.00
₱3,050.00
10L XTREME HOME Portable Air Cooler
₱6,795.00
₱5,250.00
₱1,545.00
90cm X-Series Rangehood
₱6,995.00
₱3,965.00
₱3,030.00
20L X-Series Digital Microwave
₱4,215.00
₱3,525.00
₱690.00
32-inch X-Series ANDROID TV
₱13,995.00
₱7,400.00
₱6,595.00

XTREME Appliances also added several new products on their assortment, take home these new appliances at a special introductory sale price:

MODEL NAME
SRP
SALE PRICE
SAVING
XTREME Home 24L Digital Air Fryer Oven
₱6,995.00
₱4,890.00
₱2,105.00
XTREME 250Wx2 Portable Speaker
₱4,895.00
₱4,130.00
₱765.00
XTREME 450Wx2 Amplified Speaker
₱9,995.00
₱8,530.00
₱1,465.00
XTREME 550Wx2 Amplified Speaker
₱14,195.00
₱12,130.00
₱2,065.00
XTREME 650Wx2 Amplified Speaker
₱18,395.00
₱15,730.00
₱2,665.00
XTREME 450Wx2 Amplified Speaker
₱10,695.00
₱8,995.00
₱1,700.00
XTREME 550Wx2 Amplified Speaker
₱14,995.00
₱12,580.00
₱2,415.00
XTREME 650Wx2 Amplified Speaker
₱18,895.00
₱16,180.00
₱2,715.00
1.8L X-SERIES Blender (Blue)
₱1,995.00

1.8L X-SERIES Blender (Green)
₱1,995.00
1.8L X-SERIES Blender (Pink)
₱1,995.00

To know more about the complete line-up of discounts and other deals, be sure to check out XTREME Appliances’ official store on Lazada and Shopee, follow the official XTREME Appliances on Facebook, or visit the official XTREME Website.

Cebu Pacific Honors Top Corporate, Gov’t Accounts in 10th CEBBIZ Awards

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Cebu Pacific officials with the awardees in the 10th CEBBIZ Awards during the awarding ceremony at Dusit Thani Manila.

Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, recognized its top performing corporate and government accounts at the 10th edition of the CEBBIZ Awards.

A total of 24 accounts from the country’s top 1,000 companies, government agencies, small and medium enterprises, and labor and shipping sectors were conferred with the CEBBIZ Award in a ceremony held at Dusit Thani Manila in Makati City.

A special award was also given to the Department of Budget and Management – Procurement Service as CEB’s invaluable partner for 2022.

The CEBBIZ Awards is an annual event that aims to recognize CEB’s top corporate account producers. The 2023 ceremony, which recognized the previous year’s top producers, was the first since 2019 after the awards were suspended for three years due to the pandemic.

“Through these awards, we hope you will all accept our gratitude for keeping Cebu Pacific strong despite the challenging times, and for helping the airline soar high again,” Arlene Tena, CEB Director for Passenger Sales and Distribution, told the awardees during the awarding ceremony.

To further show appreciation for their efforts, CEB took the awardees on a tour around Albay to explore the province’s stunning landscapes, delicious cuisine, and vibrant culture. The tour was in partnership with the Provincial Government of Albay, Albay Provincial Tourism, Culture, and the Arts Office and Misibis Bay Resort Philippines.

CEB is firmly in place for full recovery this year as it restores its pre-COVID network and capacity, aided by its unbeatable seat sales, widest domestic network, and reinstatement of its international destinations.

The airline currently flies to 35 domestic and 23 international destinations across Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

SM Prime, UPLB team up for sustainability scholarship

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SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime) has partnered with the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) to further promote the country’s pursuit of sustainable development.

Through a scholarship grant, SM Prime aims to assist select students pursue undergraduate degrees in Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology (BSHE) and Bachelor of Science in Forestry (BSF) – courses geared towards sustainability.

The scholarship will be awarded to students from low-income households in Pasay City intended to provide better employment prospects and help reduce poverty and inequality, which are major obstacles to sustainable development.

Members of the University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB) and SM Prime Holdings Inc ink partnership to create scholarships geared towards sustainable development. Present during the signing are (From left) UPLB College of Forestry and Natural Resources Dean Marlo Mendoza, UPLB College of Human Ecology Dean Dr. Ricardo Sandalo, SM Prime AVP and Head of Marketing, PR, and Communications Rida Reyes Castillo, UPLB Chancellor Dr. Jose Camacho Jr., and Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Dr. Janette Malata-Silva.

Collaboration for innovation and sustainability
In an interview, UPLB Chancellor Dr. Jose Camacho, Jr. shared his optimism about the partnership, citing the impact of education, especially sustainability-related fields of studies, in social and economic mobility.

“The scholarship will enable more students to pursue their studies in areas related to sustainability such as environmental science, renewable energy, and sustainable agriculture. By investing in education in these areas, we are preparing a new generation of leaders who will have the knowledge and skills to address the complex environmental and social challenges facing our world today,” Dr. Camacho said.

“It will encourage research and development in areas related to sustainability. By providing support for students to pursue advanced studies, we are creating a pipeline of future researchers and innovators who can develop solutions to pressing environmental and social problems,” he added.

Aside from enabling students to pursue their education without financial burden, the UPLB chancellor believes that the scholarship can produce competent leaders capable of solving complex environmental and social challenges, and create a pipeline of innovative researchers.

He further stressed how fostering collaborations and innovation in sustainability between the academic
community and the private sector can lead to new environmentally and socially responsible products, technologies, and services that contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals.

SM Prime AVP and Head of Marketing, PR, and Communications Rida Reyes Castillo signed the memorandum of agreement alongside UPLB Chancellor Dr. Jose Camacho Jr. The scholarship formed under the partnership continues SM Prime’s pursuit of sustainable development.

Ripples of social good
SM Prime AVP and Head of Marketing, PR, and Communications Rida Reyes Castillo shared that the partnership between SM Prime and UPLB is a testament to the shared commitment of both institutions towards promoting sustainability and creating a better future for the next generation.

By supporting the education of would-be scholars, SM Prime hopes to create ripples of social good within families and communities, ultimately contributing to the development of a more sustainable and equitable society.

“Improving the well-being of its partner communities and investing in people’s growth have long been among SM Prime’s sustainability pillars woven at the core of its business strategies and operations. As such, SM Prime deems it important to create programs that would provide access to quality education for all, and in the long term, create a pool of proactive human resources who can responsibly carry out and balance the economic, social and environmental aspects of a society’s sustainable development aspirations,” Castillo said.

“SM Prime believes UPLB would be the best partner to support its sustainability initiatives in promoting a conducive learning environment while honing new Iskolars ng Bayan leaders committed to knowledge creation and public service,” she also said.

The SM Prime Sustainability Scholarship is open to students from Pasay City, under UPLB’s BSHE and BSF programs with an annual gross family income of not more than PhP150,000.00

For more information, interested applicants may contact the UPLB OSG +63 49 536 3209 or email at osg.uplb@up.edu.ph..

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Medical care brought closer to low-income families in Cagayan

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While access to quality healthcare continues to be hampered by challenges, medical missions have become an increasingly vital source of support for low-income communities. Through time, they have gone beyond providing medical care and have taken up a new role: transforming the lives of individuals and communities.
The SM Foundation, Inc. (SMFI) recognizes just this, so it has made its mission to travel from Luzon to Mindanao to provide free medical care and services to thousands of patients from various hard-pressed communities.
Just recently, the medical mission team headed to the cities of Tuguegarao and Cauayan in Northern Luzon and provided services to thousands of low-income families. Two of them are Roland Bariuan and Angeline Cacanindin.
Strength to do more

Roland Bariuan takes home free medicines after his medical check-up.
Roland has been a tricycle driver in Tuguegarao City since 1994. But, two years ago, he suddenly felt weak and had to spend money on medical consultations and examinations.
“Napansin ko na kahit malakas ako kumain, namamayat ako at nanghihina. Nalaman ko na may diabetes na po ako. Pero hindi pwedeng pabayaan ko ang sarili ko. Hindi pwedeng maging tamad ako dahil may sakit ako. Kung tamad po ako mamasada, wala kaming pangaraw-araw at gagastushin pambili ng gamot,” he shared.
Determined to care for his health, he goes to the city health office for his routine checkups. The same drive to boost his health is also what led him to SM group’s medical mission, led by SMFI: “Dahil magastos po magpagamot, kadalasan po akong pumunta sa city health office para sa lahat ng aking checkups. Ngayon, nataon pong nalaman kong mayroon medical mission dito sa SM City Tuguegarao.”
Through the medical mission, he received free consultation, blood tests, x-ray, and medicines–services that would break the bank if he had it done elsewhere. With the assistance extended to him, he had his scheduled checkup without worrying about the finances and even managed to put aside money originally allotted for medicine and laboratory tests.

“Ang kinikita ko sa pamamasada ang ginagamit ko at ng pamilya ko para sa aming pangangailangan. Kaya mahalaga sa akin ang aking kalusugan. Ang magandang pangangatawan ang nagbibigay sa akin ng lakas para mas lalo pang pagsumikapan ang pamamasada,” he said.

“Pero bilang tricycle driver, hindi namin maiiwasang magkasakit dahil usok ang kasabayan namin sa pamamasada. Kaya malaking tulong ang libreng check-up sa ang libreng gamot mula sa SM Foundation. Malaking tulong ito dahil kahit papaano, hindi ko muna iisipin ang pang gamot ko,” he added.

Making quality healthcare attainable

Roland’s fellow resident from Cagayan Valley, Angeline Cacanindin, knows full well the need to maintain a healthy body, for this is her tool to fulfill her duty as a house helper. She also believes that this is what her children can rely on as they strive in school.

However, her youngest daughter has been complaining about a toothache, which was already interfering with her nutrition and attendance in school.

“Butas na po ang mga ngipin niya. Kaya tuwing kumakain po siya, pumapasok ang kanin at nasasaktan siya. Hindi na rin po siya makapag focus sa school dahil sa sakit,” she shared.

“Nito lang po, tumawag po ang teacher niya at sinabing umiiyak po ang anak ko per hindi umiimik. Nung kinausap ko po siya, nalaman kong sobrang sakit na po ng ngipin niya. Umiyak din po ako dahil ramdam ko ‘yung sakit. Hindi ko siya agad madala sa dental clinic dahil nasa trabaho po ako at mahal din po ang magpabunot,” she said.

When she heard about SMFI’s medical mission in SM City Cauayan, she immediately brought her daughter for a checkup. Here, her daughter’s tooth was extracted. She also received free paracetamol, antibiotics, vitamins apt for her child’s age, and dental hygiene tips from volunteer dentists.

“Ang medical mission na ito ay malaking tulong kasi libre po serbisyo pati ang mga gamot. Ngayon po, makakapagsimula muli kaming subaybayan ang kalusugan ng aming anak para maganda po ang kinabukasan niya.” she said.

Through the ongoing medical missions of SMFI, many economically disadvantaged individuals like Roland and Angeline get lifelines–an intervention that provides immediate relief to those in need and a chance to access medical care and resources that are often unavailable or unattainable.

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