Sunday, November 24, 2024

Reshaping Industry 4.0: Schneider Electric Launches Safety-Focused, Circular-Ready MasterPacT MTZ Active Circuit Breakers

Schneider Electric officially launches the MasterPacT MTZ Active in the Philippines, setting new benchmarks for energy safety, efficiency, and sustainability in local commercial industries such as buildings, healthcare, data centers, manufacturing, and infrastructure.

The MasterPacT MTZ Active is Schneider Electric’s latest flagship Air Circuit Breaker (ACB), designed to address daily operational challenges such as 24/7 uptime demands and rising energy costs.

It is a certified Green Premium™ product with over 30% circularity, designed for refurbishment and reduced waste.

Saturday, November 23, 2024

Lalamove Addresses Fraud Concerns with Driver Facial Recognition and Government Support

Lalamove Philippines has taken decisive action to tackle fraudulent activities amid reports of driver accounts being sold or shared. To assure customers of safe and reliable deliveries, the leading on-demand delivery platform is reinforcing security protocols while working closely with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).

Facial Recognition Feature for Enhanced Security 

As part of its anti-fraud measures, Lalamove has introduced facial recognition verification feature within its Driver App to ensure that only authorized drivers can access the platform.

The Greatest Gift: Nurturing Filipino Families’ Health and Happiness This Holiday Season

With the holiday season approaching, it's the perfect time to reflect on the greatest gift we can give our loved ones: the gift of health. In the Philippines, where family is deeply valued and health challenges persist, prioritizing family wellness is more important than ever. This year, let’s embrace wellness as a family affair, ensuring we can enjoy many more holidays together.

Gift of Health: A Thoughtful Approach to Gifting

While undernutrition remains a significant issue in the Philippines, as reported by the World Bank Group, the outlook is brighter. Projections from the World Health Organization suggest that between 2018 and 2025, the number of Filipinos enjoying improved health and well-being could increase by as many as 13.7 million. As the year draws to a close, this holiday season presents an ideal opportunity to extend care to all family members, not just to be part of that 13.7 million but to also inspire more Filipinos to pursue healthier lives.

Monday, November 18, 2024

Cultivating Change: How a Home-grown Dragon Fruit Producer is Gaining International Success

The team behind Bulacan Dragon Fruit Depot, led by Kevin Eliscupides (3rd from right), stands proudly in front of their farm's main entrance.

In the rolling farmlands of Pulong Yantok, Bulacan, a quiet revolution in farming is taking root, literally. What started as a small backyard hobby born from a family's search for healing has blossomed into Bulacan Dragon Fruit Depot, now the world’s largest source of hybrid dragon fruit varieties. With its remarkable collection of over 200 unique dragon fruit cultivars, this family-run enterprise is spearheading the movement toward sustainable, innovative farming in the Philippines.

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Building Tomorrow: Toyota Carcar Service Center Breaks Ground

The new facility aims to enhance customer service and support for Toyota owners in Cebu, further expanding Toyota’s presence in the region 

(L – R) Toyota Mabolo, Cebu (TML) Director Cliffson Yau, TML Executive Vice President Joseph Lo, Parish Priest of Archdiocesan Shrine of Sta. Teresa de Avila Msgr. Robert Alesna, TML Chairman Philip Lo, Barangay Captain of Barangay Ocaña Hon. Dario Ramos, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) First Vice President of Customer Service Operations Bernardino Arevalo, TMP Vice President for Network Sales & Systems Cluster Elijah Sue Marcial, and TMP Vice President for Service Network Management Cluster Jeff Matsuo 

Chevron leads Batangas shoreline cleanup, collecting 12 tons of trash in time for sea turtles’ nesting season

206 Volunteers participated in this year’s Coastal Cleanup hosted by Chevron Philippines

Chevron Philippines Inc, marketer of Caltex fuels and lubricants, Chevron Holdings Incorporated (CHI), Chevron’s global shared services organization based in the country,  joined forces again with several partner organizations and volunteers to collect 239 sacks of trash, equivalent to 12 tons,  along the coastline of San Pascual, Batangas for the annual Chevron Coastal Cleanup.

Elevate Your Holiday Feasts with Midea’s XpressFlame Rotary Burner

As the holiday season approaches, the kitchen becomes the heart of celebration. For many, delightful meals have always been the center of family gatherings, festive parties, and get-togethers, as food has this magical way of bringing people together. That said, having kitchen appliances that you can rely on can be a game changer in making your holiday unforgettable.

To ensure that your holiday feasts will be nothing but a joyful experience, Midea is happy to present its latest kitchen innovation, the 50cm XpressFlame Rotary Burner gas range that offers stability, durability, and safety.