Full time or gig? Asticom wants to offer Pinoys non-traditional job options

The Asticom Group of Companies is looking to offer employment beyond regular full-time jobs, mindful that Filipinos may want to see more work options adapted to their preferences.

The shared services group, a wholly-owned Globe subsidiary, is committed to providing new employment opportunities in the next five years as the country slowly recovers from the impact of the pandemic.

Mharicar Castillo-Reyes, Asticom President and CEO, said there are many opportunities present, especially in information technology.  It is only a matter of finding non-traditional approaches in acquiring, developing, and retaining talent, she said.

LG Share’s Laundry Love in Visayas

The Visayas region was one of the hardest hit areas of Typhoon Odette. A lot of people were displaced and whole families were uprooted from their homes. In true Filipino fashion and with the spirit of bayanihan, individuals, organizations, and businesses all stepped up to provide relief and help those affected by the typhoon. As the typhoon victims slowly came back to rebuild their homes, help was there.

LG Philippines, together with one of its key Commercial Laundry distributors, BigWash, lent assistance through its dealer in Cebu, Terrific Wash. Terrific Wash Owner, Minerva Bascon, said “This is my small way of helping my fellow kababayans here in Cebu and Butuan and I am thankful to LG Philippines for the support.” The partners provided free laundry services in numerous hard-hit areas in Cebu and Butuan to help give the residents access to clean clothing. The Laundry Love program was staged in six locations in Cebu and one in Butuan, which served over 365 customers in a span of two days.

Make the summer of ‘22 your most memorable yet with Airbnb’s most wishlisted stays in the Philippines

Cedera Thermal Pool

●     Tagaytay is the most popular destination for locals, while international guests are raring for a private island getaway

●     Unique stays such as villas, farm stays and earth houses are driving the summer fever 

Longer days, warmer weather and halo-halo stalls popping up here and there…… The summer months are officially here! With the easing of travel restrictions, travel just got a whole lot simpler. If you just started planning for summer and  exploring where to go next, take some inspiration from Airbnb’s top wishlisted Philippine stays below!

Tagaytay is the most popular destination amongst locals, with Airbnb Stays in this picturesque city comprising more than half of Filipinos’ top most wishlisted stays in the country*. From a luxurious vacation house with a huge thermal pool to a charming farm stay perfect for families, unique Stays in Tagaytay are dominating the Airbnb Wishlists of Filipino guests.

Landco Supports the Sailing Community of Punta Fuego

Apart from providing an exclusive beach respite for Manila’s affluent, Landco’s development in Punta Fuego in Nasugbu, Batangas has also been anchored on serving the sailing and yachting lifestyle of its residents.

Bouncing back after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the highly-anticipated 19th Club Punta Fuego (CPF) Regatta was recently held as one of the major sailing events in the Philippines. The CPF Regatta brought together not only the sailing enthusiasts and sailor members of Punta Fuego Yacht Club (PFYC) but also select members of the Philippine Inter-Island Sailing Foundation (PHINSAF) from all over the country.    

Participants joined the exuberant yet highly competitive yacht race and winners were recognized in three categories: IRC Racing Class, Cruising Class and Ocean Multihull.

Feel safer for longer with the new Nokia G21

Offering the most security updates at its affordable price point, the latest G-series phone also comes with unrivalled three-day battery life

Pair Nokia mobile with the newest additions to Nokia earbuds and headphones lineup

 

·        Love it: three-day battery life and improved performance

·        Trust it: twice as many security updates as competition[i]

·       Keep it: brand new design with legacy durability and freshness for years thanks to regular updates

 

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announces the newest member of the G-series family, the Nokia G21. Challenging affordable smartphones, it comes with an impressive three-day battery life and 50 percent[ii] better display refresh for an extra smooth experience.

Sancho Chak, general manager for Philippines, Hong Kong and Thailand, HMD Global:

“Our mission from day one has been to make quality mobile technology accessible to everyone around the world. Since we introduced the G-series globally and in the Philippines last year, we’ve enhanced each new addition that has followed in every way[iii] - the Nokia G21 encompasses all our hard work. And not only today, but for years to come thanks to our regular software updates and quality materials. We believe in connecting the world without costing the earth. We want to empower Filipinos to feel good about keeping their smartphone for longer and combat the upgrade culture so we can all reduce our carbon footprint.”

GFiber brings exciting premium content with Amazon Prime Video, HBO Go, Viu

Boasting a new level of internet connectivity, Globe At Home’s GFiber brings the most exciting premium content – Amazon Prime Video, HBO Go and Viu— to give the whole family non-stop entertainment.

With this package, dad and mom may unwind by streaming top crime thriller “Reacher” on Amazon Prime Video, while teens in the house can indulge in adult superhero animated series “The Boys Presents: Diabolical.” The entire family can relax together and relive “Game of Thrones’” most memorable moments on HBO Go, check out the Filipino miniseries “On the Job: The Missing 8,” or simply laugh with bunso at the antics of “Tom & Jerry.”

Those obsessed with KDrama will be satisfied by Viu, where they can binge-watch “Business Proposal,” “Twenty Five, Twenty One,” “Mr. Queen,” and “True Beauty,” among a host of other South Korean hits.

Score a limited-edition realme phone, the new Colgate electric toothbrush, 50% off on Unilever bundles, 45% off on Dreame vacuum cleaners, and more unbelievable deals from your favorite brands at the Shopee 5.5 Brands Festival!

From April 26 to May 7, Shopee users can get up to 50% off on selected brand bundles, free shipping capped at ₱50 with no minimum spend, and 10% off daily! 

Looking to upgrade to the latest smartphone, stock up on groceries, or try out highly-reviewed beauty products? You can do all that and more while enjoying greater savings when you shop at Shopee’s 5.5 Brands Festival! Until May 7, gear up for an exciting week full of awesome deals and discounts from your favorite brands, free shipping w/ 0 min. spend, 10% off vouchers daily, and 50% off brand bundles. If that’s not enough to get you excited, Shopee is offering users sitewide free shipping daily with ₱199 min. spend from May 1-5, so you can truly make the most of your shopping.

Exciting offers and exclusive launches from leading brands

The Shopee 5.5 Brands Festival is the perfect place for techies to upgrade their gadgets. Gamers can look forward to the new realme 9 Pro+ Free Fire Edition, which features a sleek design, powerful gaming performance, and freebies guaranteed to satisfy fans of the popular mobile game. Meanwhile, self-care enthusiasts can score the new Colgate Electric Toothbrush for a smart way to personalize their oral hygiene regimen.

Teleperformance partners with UNICEF in support of child education and global disaster relief

The US$6 million partnership will focus on improving education programs in India and the Philippines, and will provide disaster relief globally, including to Ukraine

Teleperformance, the global leader in outsourced customer and citizen experience management and advanced related services, today announced a US$6 million global partnership with UNICEF to help strengthen education programmes for children in India and the Philippines, and to provide disaster relief around the world. This includes a US$500K donation to support UNICEF delivering life-saving support to children and their families caught up in the war in Ukraine.

The partnership, which will run for three years, comes at a time when the world is dealing with this escalating war, emerging from a global pandemic, and suffering extreme weather events that have hit communities, schools, and families around the world.