Garmin launches the Forerunner 55, encouraging Filipinos to pursue good health by running

 

Garmin invites all Filipino amateur and experienced runners to take their workout to the next level with the new Forerunner 55, an easy-to-use GPS smartwatch designed for people of all skill levels to track their stats and achieve their fitness goals.

With the simple press of a button, users can start their run or walk and track their time, distance, speed, pace and heart rate right on their wrist. The Forerunner 55 also offers detailed running data, daily suggested workouts and additional built-in sports apps.

“We know there are runners of all skill levels who prefer a simplified running watch,” said Garmin Asia Director Scoppen Lin. “With this in mind, the Forerunner 55 presents informative and digestible data that can help people reach their running goals and live a healthy lifestyle.”

Experience the spirit of Tokyo 2020 with Airbnb Online Experiences hosted by Olympians, Paralympians and Japanese volunteers

 

Blake Leeper

Filipino sports enthusiasts and Olympics fans alike now have the chance to experience the thrill and excitement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games from the comfort of home thanks to a new series of Airbnb Online Experiences hosted by athletes and local Games volunteers.

Airbnb, the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) are bringing people closer than ever to the magic of Tokyo 2020 with a special program taking place during the Games of more than 200 Olympian and Paralympian Online Experiences, only on Airbnb. Hosted by both competing and retired sporting heroes, these one-of-a-kind experiences allow athletes to share their passion with guests who can connect with them directly during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu to businesses: keep pivoting and predict new habits

Successful companies can be born in the toughest of times when they learn to pivot, predict new customer habits, and adapt to emerging opportunities.

This comes from the man who successfully steered Globe Telecom to become the Philippines’ leading mobile operator and the purveyor of digital innovation. Businesses and start-ups struggling to stay afloat and navigate the pandemic should take this nugget of wisdom to heart.

In a recent interview for Globe Business’ newest online talkshow, Clockwork, Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu cautioned that 2021 would still be a tough year for all businesses as long as herd immunity through vaccination remains to be seen. But these are also critical times for companies and entrepreneurs to retune their businesses and understand how consumer habits have permanently shifted during the pandemic.

Lenovo Introduces New Family of ThinkStation P350 Desktop Workstations for the Entry-Level Space

 

Lenovo, on 12 July, announced the next generation of its family of entry-level desktop workstations – the ThinkStation P350 Tower, Small Form Factor (SFF) and Tiny. This trio of workstations hosts a technology upgrade – each one is equipped with support for PCIe Gen 4 for faster access to cutting-edge storage technologies, as well as enhanced professional graphics support. 

This latest generation of desktop workstations becomes Lenovo’s most powerful entry-level offering and delivers a complete package of size options that can scale across a variety of industries and their respective workflows. From engineering and architecture, to finance, STEM/higher education and medical, these new desktop workstations offer versatile, flexible and ISV-certified performance at whatever size is best suited for users’ needs and working environment.

Converge provides food, connectivity to Taal evacuees

Civilian volunteer (leftmost) and Converge Corporate Communications and PR Director Jay-Anne Encarnado (rightmost) hand over Converge’s food aid of 800 5-kg rice packs and 5-liter water containers to Batangas provincial administrator Levi Dimaunahan and Batangas Vice Governor Mark Leviste, to be distributed to the province’s evacuation centers.

Leading fiber broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions has partnered with the local governments in Batangas to provide food and internet connection for the families affected by the continued Taal Volcano unrest.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) maintains an Alert Level 3 over the restive Taal volcano as it continues to emit- high levels of volcanic sulfur dioxide with steam-rich plumes reaching as high as 1,800 meters. Recently, PHIVOLCS said the Taal Volcano recorded 17 volcanic earthquakes within the past 24 hours.

Within the first week of Taal’s activity, Converge turned over 800 each of 5-kilogram packs of rice and 5-liter purified water in slim containers to the Batangas Provincial Government led by Gov. Hermilando Mandanas for distribution to the evacuation centers. The donation was personally received by Batangas Vice Governor Mark Leviste and Provincial Administrator Levi Dimaunahan.

alwaysREDy: anytime, anywhere AirAsia activates disaster response program and sustainability initiatives

 

AirAsia has officially activated its disaster response program alwaysREDy to bring the much-needed help to Filipinos affected by typhoons and other calamities in the country.

alwaysREDy: anytime, anywhere is AirAsia Philippines’ quick response program under its Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability initiative which is backed by long-time partners Philippine Air Force, Christ’s Commission Foundation Ministries, Inc. (CCF) and New Life Community Care Foundation (NLCOM).  It aims to widen the reach of the disaster relief efforts to more communities regardless of time and location.

AirAsia Philippines CEO Ricky Isla said, “It is timely that we are activating this program especially now that the rainy season has already started and we are still facing different calamities such as the eruption of Mt. Taal and sporadic earthquakes. alwaysREDy: anytime, anywhere breaks the norm of providing help when needed only.”

Cebu Pacific gifts Philippine Olympic delegation with free flights

 

Cebu Pacific, the country’s leading carrier, honors the heroic feats of the Philippine delegation to the Tokyo Olympics after they reaped multiple medals for the first time since the Los Angeles 1932 Games.

CEB, along with the whole Filipino population, is beyond proud of all 19 athletes who represented the country, and recognizes their efforts by awarding them with free flights.

Every Juan of them deserves to fly:  Eireen Ando, Kurt Barbosa, Hidilyn Diaz, Margielyn Didal, Luke Gebbie, Kris Knott, Eumir Marcial, Irish Magno, Cris Nievarez, EJ Obiena, Carlo Paalam, Bianca Pagdanganan, Juvic Pagunsan, Nesthy Petecio, Remedy Rule, Yuka Saso, Jason Valdez, Kiyomi Watanabe, and Carlos Yulo.

Shopee Rises Up the Ranks in YouGov’s Most Recommended Brands for 2021

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, ranks 5th on market research firm YouGov’s Most Recommended Brands 2021 List in the Philippines. The rankings are based on YouGov BrandIndex’s positive recommendation score, which measures the percentage of a brand’s customers who recommend it to a friend or colleague. The latest rankings show the brands with the highest average recommended score from June 2020 to May 2021. Shopee also takes the top spot in the YouGov Recommend Top Improvers 2021 in the Philippines, going up from 71.9 in the previous year to 79.5. 

Germaine Reyes, President, and CEO of Synergy Market Research + Strategic Consultancy, YouGov’s affiliate partner in the Philippines, said, “Retail and fast-moving brands are showing their domination in this year’s YouGov Recommend Rankings in the Philippines. Notably, three out of the top ten are e-commerce platforms, most likely due to the current pandemic. Online shopping habits continue to surge during the restrictions and lockdowns all over the world, and Filipinos are right on the trend.”