“Ngayon, Ako Naman Ma” video brings us all the feels this Mother’s Day

This Mother’s Day, let us spread forth the spirit of gratitude, of love and affection, towards the most extraordinary woman in our life—our mothers. And these days, as we find ourselves in extraordinarily difficult times brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, this gesture has become all the more relevant and timely. These days, families and …

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Telco’s homegrown talents come together for heartwarming tribute

Distance caused by the ongoing Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) did not stop talented employees to come together for a heartwarming tribute to today’s frontliners.   Through stitched videos, Globe’s corporate choir, Globe Voices@Work (GV@W) performed their rendition of “Isang Dugo, Isang Lahi, Isang Musika”, dedicated to the company’s very own #CovidHeroes -- network engineers, installers, …

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vivo provides free smartphone warranty extension

In line with the coronavirus lockdown extension, smartphone manufacturer vivo is providing a free warranty extension for smartphones purchased in official stores nationwide. This will automatically be applied to handsets with warranties expiring from March 16 to 30, 2020. With utmost customer safety as its priority, especially in light of the enhanced community quarantine, the …

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Child rights organizations call for the prevention of physical and humiliating punishment against children during the COVID-19 pandemic

MANILA, Philippines — Physical and psychological violence, particularly at home, are among the most pervasive types of abuse experienced by Filipino children. Both can be worsened by the COVID-19 enhanced community quarantine. In fact, 3 in 5 children have experienced some form of physical violence, the 2016 National Baseline Study on Violence Against Children revealed. …

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Nikki Co Apologizes and Clarifies Wearing PPEs in Social Media Posts

  GMA Network artist Nikki Co is being bashed for his sexy post on his social media accounts for wearing PPEs in a time when frontliners of the current pandemic need it the most. But the actor/performer clarifies his post with an apology: https://twitter.com/nikkico_/status/1252136918189408256?s=20 The GMA talent apologized for the insensitive post and explains that …

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Child rights organizations call for the protection of all Filipino children during the COVID-19 pandemic

We are facing an unprecedented global public health crisis. While children’s health appears to be less directly affected by COVID-19, it must be recognized that the outbreak will deeply affect the environment where children grow and develop. “Sadly, what is often overlooked is the impact this situation will have on children, especially those who are …

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Vivo Donates Surgical Masks, Letters of Appreciation to Hospitals, Front Liners

In an effort to boost the morale of frontliners and further ensure their protection, vivo Philippines has given out appreciation letters and thousands of surgical masks to select hospitals through the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and other local government offices. The handwritten letters of gratitude and encouragement, and masks were turned over to …

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Food & Beverage Company URC Donates BOPP Packaging Films to Hospitals

With the depletion of supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE) amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Universal Robina Corporation (URC) has donated Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) films to hospitals, to serve as barriers between patients and healthcare workers. Primarily used for packaging consumer products, the BOPP films are manufactured through a stringent process, facilitated by URC’s packaging …

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5 Easy Steps to Combat Fake News While on Your Mobile Phones!

Right now, people around the globe, are stuck at home in a bid to fight the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic—glued to their mobile phones, consuming the rapid spread of news and information that has multiplied even more in the already fast-paced online platform. With the need for credible real-time updates, the call for social …

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Dethroning the “Corona”: Here’s What You Can Do

MANILA, MARCH 23, 2020 -- With the enhanced community quarantine in effect, social platforms, like TikTok, provide a great avenue to stay connected with the rest of the world. Here are digital ways you can do to fight the new coronavirus: Get Informed Access to accurate and timely information is our first line of defense. TikTok created …

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