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Second installment of products featuring the RF logo available from June 27
Global apparel retailer UNIQLO today announces the launch of the RF graphic T-shirt featuring the RF logo, created by its Global Brand Ambassador Roger Federer, a mark long beloved by fans. Items will be available at select UNIQLO stores and through the uniqlo.com online store from Monday, June 27. These T-shirts are made in high-quality materials with a simple, refined design and are available in white and black.
Children from the GK ICD Village in Bagac Bataan enjoy their new water source.
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world's largest express transportation companies recently awarded US$50,000 to Gawad Kalinga, a local non-profit, as part of its Priority Earth Global Grant Program. This fund will go toward installing safer water systems to help improve the quality of life of over 3,000 Filipinos from eight disadvantaged communities across the country.
Members of Gawad Kalinga Enchanted Farm community in Angat Bulacan joined the virtual launch of the Priority Earth Global Grant Program on June 14, 2022.
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“On top of our responsibility of being environmentally-friendly, I wanted our tenant partners to have a more competitive electrical cost than others,” he said. “We wanted to explore the use of solar energy, which is why we consulted Meralco Biz Partners.”
MR.DIY, your one-stop shop for home improvement, joins everyone in honoring our ever-loving dads this Father’s Day!
Looking for the perfect present to surprise your dad? MR.DIY has got you covered with a variety of items that can make every celebration more special.
Regardless of whether your dad is into fitness, driving, or always fixing every corner of your home, here are some great gift ideas that you can give this Father’s Day.
For the Car Enthusiasts
For all our car enthusiast dads out there, MR.DIY is thrilled to share some essentials that you can use to make driving more fun.
Worldwide sales of UTs expressing a desire for peace start June 17
Global apparel retailer UNIQLO today announces the launch of PEACE FOR ALL, an ongoing commitment to support peace efforts worldwide that uses UT (UNIQLO T-shirt) as the means for everyone to express their individuality. Conducted in collaboration with world-renowned leaders in the areas of art, design, literature, science and sport, PEACE FOR ALL aims to raise funds by selling T-shirts with designs that convey a desire for peace. UNIQLO parent company Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. will donate all profits from sales, no less than 20% of the sales price of each shirt, to organizations that provide humanitarian aid to those affected by poverty, discrimination, violence, conflict and natural disasters.
Unlimited free rides from June 15 to 30
Together with Global Electric Transport (GET) Philippines, LRT-1 private operator Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) announces the launch of the extended Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) – Makati shuttle service route for LRT-1 Riders Club members.
LRT-1 Riders Club is the organization of LRT-1 passengers entitled to different membership benefits, such as unlimited shuttle service rides through the GETPASS App. In March 2022, LRMC and GET officially teamed up for the shuttle service that features the Community Optimized Managed Electric Transport (COMET) – a world-class, air-conditioned, fully electric, and zero-emission minibus with a capacity of 30 passengers and travel range of over 100 kilometers on a single full charge. The pilot implementation saw the electric shuttle service running between LRT-1 EDSA Station and the Manila Bay ASEANA area with designated loading/unloading points along Macapagal Boulevard until PITX. During the free ride period of 30 March to 14 May 2022, the COMET shuttle service was able to serve over 6,000 passengers.
Taking sustainability to new heights, the global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, KONE pledges to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to reach carbon neutral operations by 2030.
In its latest Sustainability Report, KONE shares its commitment to a 50% cut in the emission from its operations and a 40% reduction in its products’ materials and lifetime energy use compared to 2018. This is in line with limiting global warming to 1.5°C, which is currently the most ambitious criterion for setting science-based targets.
To enable more Filipino students to benefit from digital mode of learning, the country’s leading consumer finance company Home Credit Philippines (HCPH) has partnered with ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation and the Department of Education - Capiz Division in equipping 14 national high schools with 100 computer units for their blended and distance learning set-ups.
“As the country further progresses towards its digital transformation journey, it has only become more crucial for educational institutions to closely collaborate with organizations for support in upgrading capacities and develop a digitally empowered workforce ready to excel in the emerging digital economy,” shared Susana Ong, HCPH Chief Information Officer.
LRT-1 private operator Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) has teamed up with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through its Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) for the Rapid Earthquake Damage Assessment System (REDAS) training among LRT-1 employees and partners. This is part of LRMC’s business continuity management to strengthen the disaster preparedness of LRT-1 operations and surrounding communities through resources, expertise, and facilities sharing.
The REDAS is a software developed by PHIVOLCS in 2002 under a DOST-GIA Project. The software can simulate earthquake hazards such as ground shaking, liquefaction, landslides, and tsunami. The software can also compute earthquake impact in terms of physical damage, casualties, and economic loss.
Looking for great shopping deals near you? Say no more as MR.DIY, your one-stop shop for home improvement, is set to open 11 new stores all over the country on its National Grand Opening on June 17 – 19, 2022.
MR.DIY, the largest home improvement retailer in the country, now has 244 branches nationwide, and shoppers across the country will definitely enjoy spotting low prices and great deals!
The 11 new MR.DIY stores are located in AB Fernandez Ave., Dagupan City, Pangasinan; NE Pacific Mall in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija; XRC Square Montana in Rodriguez, Rizal; Sunstar Mall in Sta. Cruz and Pavilion Mall in Binan, Laguna; Eton Centris in Quezon City; Sangandaan in Caloocan City; SM Hypermarket in Makati City, Paseo Arcenas Estate and Minganilla in Cebu City, and LG Garden Walk in Mactan City.
Mobile gaming continues to capture the hearts of Filipinos, young and old, new or pro, with their plot, characters, and graphics all meticulously thought of and designed to captivate.
Whether you are an aspiring gamer starting to build your gaming arsenal, a pro looking to upgrade your equipment, or someone who just wants to make the most of every game but does not want to make a huge dent in your budget, Home Credit Philippines (HCPH), the country’s leading buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider has got your back!
As the official partner of SIBOL, the Philippines’ national esports team, Home Credit hopes to encourage more Filipinos to appreciate the potential of esports. Until June 30, grab the gaming gadgets of your dream and take your gaming up a notch without hurting your pockets!
When it comes to making long-term investments, the past couple of years have made Filipinos more aware of the importance of upgrading one’s home and tech arsenal. Turning the home into the haven that the family has always dreamed of and switching to gadgets that can keep up with remote work and distant learning has indeed been a priority for many.
With more than two years in the pandemic, we see the world transitioning to a more controlled phase of COVID-19. With businesses being allowed to operate at full capacity for Alert Level 1 areas, for example, we see more people going back to work physically, students attending face-to-face classes, or people being allowed to travel without regard to age and even comorbidities.
But navigating new changes in our lifestyles has never been easy. The never-ending adjustments have impacted the way people live, and among them, the people who have been most affected by stress were the frontliners who have to face the virus head-on. Each day, they have to battle the risk of contracting the virus as they take care of others, enduring long hours and days apart from their families to ensure everyone's safety. These challenges have mostly taken a toll on their overall well-being, resulting in stress, frustration, and exhaustion. It is, after all their calling, and showing compassion, that they work hard and live through these sacrifices to support their family and to look after the health and well-being of the entire country.
In 2019, A.S. Watson released a GHG emissions reduction target to reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 40% by 2030, from a 2015 baseline. Racing ahead of schedule, it has already overshot this target and achieved 42% by the end of 2021. With such significant progress, now A.S. Watson announces new emissions reduction targets. These include:
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Bayad, a full service fintech company and the country’s authority in bills payment has established partnership with Glyph, one of the largest mobile and web service providers in the Philippines that enables loading, data analytics and delivery applications for various businesses.
Jean Henri Lhuillier, the President & CEO of micro financial services giant Cebuana Lhuillier, was recently named as a “Master Innovator for 2022” by the Mansmith Innovation Awards, an award-giving body organized by Mansmith & Fielders, the country’s leading training and consultancy company.
Lhuillier was cited for revolutionizing the face of micro insurance in the Philippines—thanks to his ground-breaking work in making micro insurance more relevant in the lives of Filipinos. Based on the latest statistics, only 53.7M out of 111M Filipinos are covered by insurance. To date, 31% of the insured Filipinos was contributed by Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Insurance, the biggest attributor to date as cited by the Insurance Commission.
Cebuana Lhuillier captured the interest of the market especially from low-income communities by offering affordable micro insurance products that can be easily purchased in any of Cebuana Lhuillier’s over 3,000 branches nationwide, while also putting systems in place for easier claims payout through the same branches. This was made possible by Lhuillier’s keen support and commitment in the application of tech innovations as a means to augment Cebuana Lhuillier’s wide network of branches and partners nationwide.
