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PLDT, Smart power Team Pilipinas in FIBA NBA 2K journey

Members of the NBA 2K Team Pilipinas were recently given recognition by top executives from PLDT and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) in celebration of their topnotch performance at the just-concluded FIBA Esports Open 2020, where they scored a 5-0 win against Indonesia. This was the first international esports tournament sanctioned by FIBA. PLDT provided the Philippine team the fiber connectivity that they used in the competition. PLDT Chairman and CEO Manny V. Pangilinan and Smart President and CEO Al S. Panlilio met with PlayBook CEO and NBA 2K Team Pilipinas Manager Richard Brojan, along with some players of the NBA 2K Team Pilipinas. “First of all, I am very proud of our team for winning all five games against Indonesia. Also, it’s a collaboration between sports and technology. We are grateful to FIBA for allowing us to be a part of this historic event,” said Panlilio, who also heads the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP). Just like Gilas Pilipinas, the NBA 2K Team Pilipin

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Abbott’s Revolutionary FreeStyle Libre System Liberates Filipinos Living with Diabetes from Pain of Fingersticks

Abbott, a global healthcare leader, announced today that the FreeStyle Libre system, the world’s leading5 continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology, is now available for adults and children (ages four and up) living with diabetes in the Philippines, offering them more choice, and ultimately improving glucose control6. Simple and discreet for those living with diabetes, the FreeStyle Libre system monitors glucose levels continuously, every minute through a small, coin-sized sensor worn on the back of the upper arm for up to 14 days – making it the longest-lasting CGM available globally. Since its introduction in 2014, the FreeStyle Libre portfolio has revolutionized the way diabetes is managed globally by over 2 million users across 50 countries7.  Of these, 36 countries have full or partial reimbursed access to FreeStyle Libre, including Australia, Canada, Greece, Japan, the United Kingdom and United States. FreeStyle Libre provides breakthrough technology that is accessible and

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The Frame: Samsung brings together the complete TV experience and art appreciation

Critically-acclaimed films and programs are now widely considered as art, which deserve to be seen through an exceptional TV.  Visual masterpieces by some of the world’s greatest artists are also now easily accessible at home, as part of your interior design, with Samsung’s The Frame. Samsung hopes to inspire art enthusiasts, interior designers, and other tastemakers as it re-introduces The Frame, a lifestyle TV that features QLED picture quality and functions as your living room’s piece of art at the same time, to the Philippines. With this latest innovation, Samsung, the Global No. 1 TV brand for 14 years, has created a TV that is truly top-of-the-line functionally and aesthetically, one that brings video and colorful images to life as it reflects the contemporary taste of urban homeowners. TV when it’s on, art when it’s off The Frame functions as a TV when it’s turned on and projects itself as art when it’s turned off. More than integrating QLED technology and other smart featur

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Mekeni's Home2Home, e-partner reselling program aid micropreneurs

As quarantine protocols begin to ease, most of the areas in the country have started moving on to life in the new normal. However, countless Filipinos are still reeling from the impact of the pandemic—and the lockdown that was implemented to contain it—on their livelihood. Many have suffered heavy losses in terms of income; some had no choice but to permanently close up shop. Knowing this, Mekeni Food Corporation came up with a number of solutions to help provide additional sources of income to those whose means of earning may have been affected by the pandemic. Among these solutions are the Mekeni Home2Home delivery service, reseller programs for distributors and employees, and the Bayani product line. To enable customers to purchase quality food from the safety of their homes, Mekeni launched its own online delivery service in April called Home2Home. The company was one of the first to offer this service among food manufacturers at the start of the lockdown period, in a bid to imme

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HALLYU AND ROM-COM SERIES DELIGHT VIU SUBSCRIBERS ON SKY FIBER THIS JUNE

“A World of Married Couple” is sure to exhilarate avid viewers of Viu as it streams this month, along with other captivating shows. One of the highest-rated K-dramas in 2020, “A World of Married Couple” delves deep into marital problems, small-town culture, and complex family relationships. The story focuses on an accomplished doctor, Dr. Ji Sun-woo, whose picture-perfect life is shattered by her husband’s infidelity. But through this experience, she finds the strength to fight for what is hers and to plot revenge to those who have hurt her.   Sure to charm audiences is the supernatural rom-com set in Thailand, “My Bubble Tea.” The story revolves around a woman who falls head-over-heels over her boss. To satiate her desperate yearning for his affection, she concocts a love brew in the form of a special bubble tea. Unfortunately, another man accidentally drinks the brew, spurring a series of hilarious events. Based on the premise, “My Bubble Tea” is surely a sumptuous treat to old and

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The best stores to go to for your daily essentials

One of the biggest priorities during this pandemic is ensuring that our families stay safe and healthy. Apart from following standard health measures like social distancing, online shopping has also been the go-to of most consumers when it comes to purchasing essentials to limit their contact. But if you can't avoid going out to buy your day-to-day needs, make sure that you stay safe by using contactless payments like PayMaya QR.  Paying via PayMaya QR lessens the risk of transmitting the virus through cash-handling. By simply scanning the QR code at the counter, you can already pay for your purchases within minutes - no need to exchange cash and coins with the cashier.   On top of giving you a safe and convenient payment option, PayMaya also gives you the most value out of your hard-earned money. #ScanToPay with PayMaya QR for your purchases to get 1%, 10%, or 100% Balik Bayad or a maximum of P500 Balik Bayad for your transaction until September 30, 2020!* You can enjoy up to P500 w

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HALLYU AND ROM-COM SERIES DELIGHT VIU SUBSCRIBERS ON SKY FIBER THIS JUNE

“A World of Married Couple” is sure to exhilarate avid viewers of Viu as it streams this month, along with other captivating shows. One of the highest-rated K-dramas in 2020, “A World of Married Couple” delves deep into marital problems, small-town culture, and complex family relationships. The story focuses on an accomplished doctor, Dr. Ji Sun-woo, whose picture-perfect life is shattered by her husband’s infidelity. But through this experience, she finds the strength to fight for what is hers and to plot revenge to those who have hurt her.   Sure to charm audiences is the supernatural rom-com set in Thailand, “My Bubble Tea.” The story revolves around a woman who falls head-over-heels over her boss. To satiate her desperate yearning for his affection, she concocts a love brew in the form of a special bubble tea. Unfortunately, another man accidentally drinks the brew, spurring a series of hilarious events. Based on the premise, “My Bubble Tea” is surely a sumptuous treat to old and

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MISSING THE FOOD IN ONLINE MEETINGS AND CELEBRATIONS? MAKE IT HAPPEN WITH MAX’S E-PARTY

No meeting is complete without a sumptuous meal. That is why Max’s Restaurant, the go-to destination for every kind of celebration, is now giving customers every chance to still enjoy their Max’s favorites as meetings and celebrations turned virtual. Introducing Max’s E-Party, a first-of-its-kind ordering platform in the Philippines that allows customers to complete their their online meetings and celebrations with food delivered to each of the participants’ locations. The food element has been sorely missing from our virtual gatherings, and the lack of it can make any online meet-up feel like a drag. With Max’s E-Party, customers can make their virtual gatherings more fun and exciting. Max’s E-Party certainly gives us another reason to love The House That Fried Chicken built even more as relatives, friends, and colleagues can now come together to enjoy their favorite dishes and each other’s company – virtually! Through a simple order form (bit.ly/MaxsEParty), customers can easily pl

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Digital habits on the rise in Southeast Asia as the new normal approaches – Mastercard Study

COVID-19 has driven momentum towards the digital economy in Southeast Asia by necessitating rapid adoption of ecommerce, home deliveries, and digital and contactless payments, according to the latest Mastercard Impact Studies. Even as countries in the region start to ease restrictions and prepare for a “new normal”, the report indicates that some of these trends and habits formed in response to the pandemic are expected to remain for the long-term. Gathering input from consumers across 10 markets in the Asia Pacific region, the report examines the effects of extraordinary events on attitudes and behaviors among consumers and/or business professionals. The recent results indicate a rise in online shopping in the region, with 40 percent or more of surveyed consumers in Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand reporting they relied more on home delivery services in April than in March. Meanwhile, nearly half of the consumers surveyed in Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand reporte

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Sweet & Strong Red Ribbon Dads: Paul, Doug, and Drew talk about fatherhood during quarantine

It doesn’t come as a surprise that many people rely on the strength of their fathers as the heads of the family.  Some fathers may be goofy, and some may be quiet, but one thing is for sure – dads have that natural ability to bring out the warmest smiles and unyielding courage in everybody within the family. And as we navigate through this trying time, we see our dads carrying on and exhibiting incomparable strength. While their guidance has allowed everyone to remain safe, their sweetness and lighthearted humor have kept the family hopeful and optimistic. This situation is no different for our Red Ribbon dad ambassadors, Doug Kramer, Paul Soriano and Drew Arellano, who by their time spent indoors allowed them to cement their position as the steadfast pillars of their families, all while keeping a cheerful and cared-for household. Doug Kramer has been spending much of his time as a parent recently, with him retiring from PBA November 2019, and his kids home-schooling for the past th

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