Globe pilots HopeChat, 24/7 mental health consultation for employees

When faced with stress, anxiety and fear, many either lose focus on day to day chores or keep to themselves their worries. This mental stress could test a person's stability. Counseling and genuine listening often offer a solution to troubled individuals.

Globe saw an opportunity to extend hope and help to people who have difficulty 'opening up' to counseling by introducing HopeChat, a platform co-developed with its partner, Australia-based Virtual Psychologist (VP).

A first in the country, Globe piloted the service to its over 8,000 employees in July 2020 to help them cope with the psychological impact caused by COVID-19.

“Many people, our employees included, who are suffering from emotional and mental stress are sometimes too shy or afraid to talk.  With HopeChat, our employees are able to get improved access to counseling and support that strongly resonates with their needs,” said Renato Jiao, Globe Chief Human Resource Officer. 

Stranger Danger: Unhealthy Treats for Pets

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The Pet Food Institute shares a list of uncommon toxic treats for pets

Nowadays, pet owners are more conscious of their pet’s diet and overall wellbeing. Many are aware that chocolates, caffeine, and grapes are highly toxic to their pets and must never be given out as treats. However there are several common food around the house that pose a danger to a pet’s overall health that pet owners are unaware of. These toxic treats can cause gastrointestinal issues such as diarrhea, vomiting, problems, and other serious health issues like liver disease and death. 

Committed to educating the Filipino pet community on proper pet nutrition, the Pet Food Institute (PFI) shares a list of treats that are unhealthy or toxic to pets. 

Pru Life UK receives four Golden Arrows for solid corporate governance

Leading life insurer Pru Life UK was bestowed four Golden Arrows by the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD), marking another milestone in the company’s history of good performance on the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS).

“In a step-up from the three Golden Arrows we were presented in 2018, we are very honored to receive these four prestigious awards. These distinctions serve as testimony to our unwavering effort and deep commitment to tirelessly keep elevating and strengthening our standards for all our stakeholders as we endeavor to help Filipinos get the most out of their lives,” shared Pru Life UK President and CEO Antonio De Rosas.

For four consecutive years, Pru Life UK has consistently ranked first among Insurance Commission (IC)-regulated companies based on the overall governance scores determined by the ICD.

PLDT Enterprise enables nationwide operations of Don Benito’s

 

PLDT Enterprise announced its partnership with Don Benito’s, a Filipino delicacy store,to ensure the company’s business continuity in its branch operations nationwide with Smart LTE connectivity plans.

Amidst the disruptions during the past year, PLDT Enterprise has been making a positive impact by enabling businesses with its end-to-end technologies to ensure more efficient and simplified operations. As many companies have been struggling to survive, Don Benito’s is one that has adapted to the changes in the business landscape and is continuously innovating through the solutions of PLDT Enterprise.

Caltex, PayMaya announce winners of P700k worth of prizes in #ScanToPay promo

Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), and digital financial services leader PayMaya gave away P700,000 worth of prizes to raffle winners paid using PayMaya QR for their transactions at Caltex stations nationwide.

A total of 151 customers were deemed winners through an electronic raffle draw and were officially announced at PayMaya’s Facebook page. Josephine Sy Gortega of Quezon City took home the grand prize amounting to P100,000, while 150 winners received prizes worth P1,000 or P10,000 which were credited to the winners’ registered PayMaya accounts.

The #ScanToPay promo, which ran from December 1, 2020 to February 28, 2021, is Caltex and PayMaya’s initiative to reward loyal customers who utilized safe and rewarding contactless payment with PayMaya QR. To earn one raffle entry, customers needed to #ScanToPay at least P100 via PayMaya QR at selected Caltex stations nationwide.

BRIA Homes continues to expand digital capabilities to serve homebuyers’ needs

 

Filipinos make up for a significant percentage of the world’s online population, with millions of tech-savvy users flooding social media sites and gaming lounges every second of every day. While this might be considered an addiction, what it really is, is the Filipino spirit—in this case, the ability to adapt to new technologies brought about by the changing times.

As the pandemic continues to surge unabated, with the need to shelter in place becoming more urgent, doing business digitally has not only become more convenient—it has become imperative. For this reason, BRIA Homes remains resolute in containing the spread of COVID by adopting digital measures that serve customers while keeping them safe and socially distanced.

To date, BRIA Homes offers a wide array of digital options through its partnership with local banks like Maybank, BDO, Unionbank, PNB, Security Bank, RCBC, and Metrobank. For contactless and cashless orders and payments, trusted e-wallets GCash, Paymaya, and All Easy may be utilized. These also provide BRIA homeowners the means for hassle-free digital transactions such as remittances and amortization payments.

GameXtreme Xbox Pre-Order Only on Shopee

Available for Pre-Order!!!  You may pre-order your XBox Series S, the smallest Xbox with sleek compact design but powerful specs, at GameXtreme on Shopee until April 4.

The Xbox Series X utilizes powerful specs to significantly reduce load times and boost overall game performance and stunning visuals up to 12 FPS. With Dolby and Atmos support, it delivers true-to-life 4k. 

Comes with a powerful SSD storage, CPU supports 120hz modes for smoother gameplay.

Xiaomi Celebrates Mi Fan Festival 2021

Google and Qualcomm join the celebration with co-created posters

Xiaomi launches special offers more than USD 147 millions* worldwide to thank Mi Fans

Global technology leader Xiaomi has announced the start of its annual Mi Fan Festival (MFF). The 2021 festival will center on the theme “Explore the Possibilities”, and to cultivate the spirit of this message, Xiaomi will launch a wide array of online campaigns and invite Mi Fans to discuss and share their experiences of how Xiaomi's products have benefited their lives with their friends and families. The global shopping extravaganza will kick off on April 6 with special offers more than USD 147 millions* on official authorized channels. Xiaomi is collaborating with more than 70 online platforms and 300 offline partners** in 59 markets to bring the most innovative products at incredible prices to Mi Fans across the world. 

Google and Qualcomm Technologies are also celebrating Xiaomi's founding day together through MFF 2021. The co-creation of posters for MFF 2021 use the unified visual symbol "&" as the key creative idea of the picture, symbolizing the close cooperation between Xiaomi and Google also between Xiaomi and Qualcomm Technologies. The posters also combine the "infinite" concept of the "Möbius ring" to convey that with Xiaomi, the companies strive to bring infinite possibilities to users' lives.