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Friday, December 16, 2016

Smart TechnoCart Wins in London


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Smart TechnoCart – a mobile digital laboratory donated to public schools to help develop literacy among kindergarten students – won the Social Contribution Award at the prestigious World Communication Awards (WCA) ceremony held last Nov. 29 in London.

Organized annually by London-based industry publication Total Telecom, the WCA recognizes outstanding performance by carriers, multimedia content providers, vendors, and other communication service providers all over the world.

In winning the WCA award, the Smart TechnoCart program beat shortlisted entries from Orange, Telin, and Turk Telkom. Judges commended the TechnoCart for “extending literacy in an engaging fashion.”

The TechnoCart, developed by Smart Communications, is a 2ft x 2ft cart containing 20 student tablets and a laptop, projector, and mobile WiFi for the teacher. The tablets are preloaded with the Batibot mobile application, the first educational app for kids in Filipino which is aligned with the kindergarten curriculum of the Department of Education.

Through the Batibot app, kids learn how to write letters correctly by tracing. The app also features children’s stories that highlight values; songs that kids can sing along to; and games teaching students how to spot the different object among a group of items, as well as how to match and sort objects consecutively.

Since it launched the program in June 2015, Smart has distributed TechnoCarts to 30 public schools from as far as Pangasinan in the North and Tawi-Tawi in the South. Seventeen of these units were donated by Smart, while the rest were sponsored by its employees, other individuals, and organizations wanting to help spread the benefits of digital learning to more public schools.

Enjoy #ChristmasFeels at the Evia Lifestyle Center in Vista Alabang


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Holiday shopping is much more fun in a place where you do not just see the happiness of Christmas, but feel it as well. At Evia Lifestyle Center, Vista Alabang, you can experience the warm, velvety feel of the Holidays as you go from store to store.

Get an instant Holiday fix from the giant Christmas tree in the middle of the Atrium that brings to life the merriness of the season. Fill your heart with hope as you gaze upwards to the tip of the tree that almost skims the glass dome ceiling.

Look around and enjoy the rich colors of Christmas on lamp posts and lintels -- the Red, Green and Gold ablaze at every corner, with each store adding its own brand of holiday cheer to the halls of the mall.

Red, Green and Gold signify a traditional Christmas because Christmas celebrations originated in western and northern Europe where Christmas comes in the cold, dark winter. Ancient Christmas revelers used colors from nature to bring happiness to the winter feast.

Green stands for the plants in season: holly, ivy and mistletoe. Red comes from the Holly berries that abound during the white, wintry period. Gold symbolizes the Sun which sometimes shines during the cold winter season. 

How to Keep Yourself Alive and Alert Throughout the Party


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When you work 5 times a week, you feel so exhausted every night after work that you just want to rest. But this holiday season, there are a lot of parties, gatherings and reunions that you really want to be part of except that you’re always tired from you everyday schedule which makes it impossible for you to be able to handle parties after work? How do you stay alive and alert throughout the party especially this holiday season? It’s easy! You just need to take Robust Energy and you’re going to be alive and alert all throughout the party!

Robust Energy Capsule contains the ENERBOOST formula that gives extra energy needed to cope with everyday living of different individuals with various lifestyles. The ENERBOOST formula contains properties which help boost energy, enhance endurance, improve alertness and alleviate stress without caffeine. This gives you energy boost without the “crashing effect” of caffeine namely palpitations, anxiety and lack of focus.

Ilabas ang lakas! No caffeine, more energy with Robust Energy Capsule!


Robust Energy Capsule is high content 100% Pure content of Taurine, Ginseng, Sodium Ascorbate, Vitamin B1, B6 and B12 that is made more effective than powdered ingredients. It is a product of extensive research and development that guarantees top quality and excellent promising health results which makes it absolutely different from other energy preparation.

Robust Energy Capsule is developed by ATC Healthcare International Corporation known for their supplements such as Robust, Robust Extreme, FatOut, Vita-E, BitterGo, LiverMarin and a lot more that provide care to all Filipinos.


Note that, Robust Energy Capsule is not a medicinal drug and should not be used to treat the symptoms of any disease. Robust Energy Capsule is SRP P15.00 per piece, available at all Mercury Drug and other leading drugstores and supermarkets nationwide!

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CI Premieres True Story of Kidnap Survivor in Documentary Special


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This December, Crime + Investigation Network (CI) brings the disturbing true story of Colleen Stan, the Oregon native who was abducted in 1977 and was held captive and imprisoned for up to 23 hours a day in a coffin-sized box for seven years in a documentary special.

Colleen Stan’s survival story is documented in the two-part special, Colleen Stan: The Girl In The Box, where she relates the actual events behind her harrowing experience and how she manages to overcome the worst nightmare of her life. Featuring news footages, interviews, and first-hand accounts from Colleen and police officials, the docu-special takes viewers through Colleen’s journey as she starts a new life and reveals how her faith and fortitude kept her alive.

Colleen Stan: The Girl In The Box premieres December 17, Saturday at 9pm.

CI is available on Skycable Ch 98 , Dream Satellite Ch 35, Cablelink Ch 41 and Destiny Cable Ch 98.


LBC Express and Ramco HCM Ink Software Deal


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LBC Express, Inc., Philippines’ leading logistics and remittance brand has signed Ramco Systems’ HR & Payroll solution to streamline the entire life cycle of its approximately 8,000 roster of employees, from hire to retire, on a unified solution.

As a part of the agreement, LBC Express will implement Ramco HCM integrated with Global Payroll across its global enterprise covering associates in more than 30 countries. This will include modules for Core HR, Time & Attendance, Leave Management, Employee Self Service, and Recruitment. The move to a unified webbased application will enable LBC Express’ HR team to focus on more strategic HR initiatives while aspects related to employee self-service, which were hitherto manual will now be completely automated. Employees on the other hand will be able to get real-time access to data via SMS chat, Mail transactions, CHATBOT among others. This is expected to reduce employee support cost, time and effort, substantially.

Commenting on the association, Jhayner V. Bhufi, Chief People Officer, LBC Express Inc., said, “In a service-centric atmosphere, our associates (employees) play a pivotal role in ensuring we deliver on our commitment to customers. We wanted a simplified but operationally rich HR software that can address our complete HR needs. Ramco HCM with its innovative features fit the bill with its Innovative offerings around HUB, Mail it, Chatbots and Mobility. We look forward to leveraging the application in creating a highly engaged and empowered workforce.”

Virender Aggarwal, CEO, Ramco Systems, said, “Our recent entry into the Philippines market has started yielding significant results. With rapid economic growth, the Philippines has been showing greater adoption for innovative technology. Some of our next-gen, intuitive features like Chatbots and Mobility have been garnering great interest. The addition of LBC Express to our growing Filipino clientele further strengthens our footprint in the region paving way for major inroads into the market.” 

Navigating the Filipino Work Culture


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Work culture is an idea in the cloud. It cannot be seen by the naked eye but it is a dominant factor whether an applicant decides to work for your company.

Nowadays, work is not just about work anymore. It has extended itself to an all-around experience for the many.

Officemates build more genuine relationships, care more about each other’s personal lives, and actually hang out beyond the confines of their cubicles and white-painted office walls.

At the same time, one must also adjust to a company’s work culture in order to quickly fit in and work well with colleagues especially when dealing with things that are either professional or personal.

A company’s work culture can either motivate or distract you. The work culture matters because an employee’s talent or skill will only grow and be nurtured in a place that aims for the positive improvement of everyone.

Furthermore, a happy employee means better performance and output, which would then translate to a more productive company that meets its goals and standards. It is a foundation to your company’s success and the business longevity you are aiming for. Who would’ve thought that an intangible factor would dictate so much in the business industry?

Globe to PCCI: Be with us in Building One Digital Nation


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Globe Business, the enterprise information and communications arm of Globe Telecom, led the discussion on connectivity- the various challenges it faces and the telco’s initiatives to improve service at a panel session alongside dignitaries from numerous Philippine chapters of chambers of commerce at the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industries’ (PCCI) CEO Breakfast Forum.

Globe Chief Commercial Officer Albert de Larrazabal discussed “Building One Digital Nation”, further expounding on the telco’s challenges on Philippine internet, the rollout of investments to improve mobile and broadband services, and how all of Globe Telecom’s efforts are now directed to delivering wonderful experiences and nation building.

“Access to connectivity is currently one of the most important drivers of economic competitiveness and growth. For the Philippines to fully take advantage of new digital opportunities, we need to create an Internet superhighway and provide ultra-fast Internet connection that will enable growth in every corner of our country,” said de Larrazabal.

In addition, de Larrazabal urged the luminaries who were present to enjoin in Globe Telecom’s initiatives to improve service, “A lot of the infrastructure backlogs in the telecommunications industry could be attributed to challenges in bureaucratic red tape. This is why we call on you to provide policy support and recommendations for initiatives to improve Internet infrastructure in the country.”

Serving as reactors and panelists to de Larrazabal’s presentation were MIS Maritime Corporation President Edgardo Lacson, GMA-7 Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe Gozon, and NOW Corporation Chairman Thomas Aquino.

Power Mac Center Surprises Customers with ‘Heaven Sent’ Gifts


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Who doesn’t like surprises? Especially when all you have to do is be at the right place at the right time. Now that sounds exciting! This holiday season, Power Mac Center is giving wonderful surprises to everyone who happens to be in their store when the clock strikes 7PM.

As a form of thanksgiving to shoppers, the activity dubbed as “Heaven Sent” will happen every day in select Power Mac Center Metro Manila stores until January 1, 2017. The venue of the surprise is, of course, undisclosed.

Last week, unsuspecting customers of Power Mac Center Greenbelt 3 were treated to a cup of premium hot chocolate to chase the holiday stress away and warm the rather chilly December night. Prior to that, Christmas cookies were given away to spread holiday cheer.

“It was a small gesture but it felt extremely good to see their smiles when they received the surprise. This season is all about giving, so while they are in our store to find gifts to give their loved ones, we, in turn, will make them feel extra special and give them a little token of appreciation for supporting Power Mac Center for the past 22 years,” said Joey Alvarez, Marketing Director of Power Mac Center.

Does Isagenix IsaLean Shake Work; Isagenix IsaLean Shake Review


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What is Isagenix IsaLean Shake?

Isagenix Isalean is a brand of meal replacement shakes that are reported to be clinically proven to support the growth of lean muscle and fat/weight loss. There are 24 grams of protein included with 23 vitamins and minerals in this shake.

IsaLean claims to be better than the competition because it contains a lot of nutrients and low amounts of fat, sodium, and cholesterol. This shake can be blended with water or milk. IsaLean is also said to be free of hormones and antibiotics. But can this product really help you lose weight? What are the benefits to drinking this shake? We’ll tell you everything you need to know to decide if IsaLean is the right weight loss shake for you in this IsaLean review.


IsaLean Ingredients and Side Effects


There are a lot of ingredients in Isagenix IsaLean. The key ingredients are milk protein concentrate, fructose, xathene gum, and whey protein concentrate.

Milk protein concentrate is a fairly potent processed protein. It’s a common ingredient in processed foods because it’s such a cheap protein source. However there are safety concerns about the ingredient put forward by the Food and Water Watch Group. They are also concerned about the chances of toxic effects given how the ingredient is commonly imported from countries that have their own safety standards.

Fructose is a kind of fruit sugar. It’s added to foods such as this to sweeten the flavor but there is no nutritional value of the ingredient. It’s thought to be perhaps the worst sweetener there is because of how it contributes to health conditions. Studies have shown that it increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and reduced insulin and leptin levels.

Xantha gum is a thickener that is included in many kinds of processed foods. It’s created by mixing bacteria with fermented sugar and it is known to cause bloating, flatulence, and stomach problems including diarrhea.


Price and Quality

If you were to purchase a 14 serving canister of Isagenix it would cost you $51.95, which means that a 28 day supply of 2 shakes a day would cost you over $200. This is much higher than the average meal replacement shake. While it does have a lot of protein, it isn’t of a much higher quality than other meal replacement shakes. We’re also concerned about how much sugar the shake has. It contains 11 grams of sugar per serving, or 22 grams of sugar per day, which is just under the recommended daily intake of 25 grams of sugar for women. We feel that this shake is overpriced and contains a lot of unnecessary ingredients. So the price isn’t very justified.


Customer Opinions


There are a number of Isagenix reviews online. Many of these reviews include people complaining about how artificial the shake tastes, and that it doesn’t blend properly, forming an odd and chalky texture.

Many customers also reported they failed to lose weight or suffered from side effects including diarrhea, headaches, and nausea. Some of these people reported that even after dieting and exercise they still failed to lose weight; likely to the high 240 calories the shake contains.

Many customers also expressed their dissatisfaction at being unable to claim a refund on the product. People who called the customer service department at Isagenix were told there was no return policy.


Conclusion

If you were to ask us “does Isagenix work?” then we would have to tell you that it contains far too much sugar and calories. There may be lots of protein included in the shake but the protein sources are not good enough to make this a good replacement for a meal. The protein they add is cheap. You can find it cheaper than this yourself if you look. There are also many complaints about the taste of the shake, the texture of the mixture, and their inability to lose weight while drinking it.

There are plenty of better options out there, including meal replacement shakes with no fructose, better protein with whey protein, and just one gram of sugar that can really help you lose weight. Our favorite weight loss shake is called 18Shake and it comes with a host of positive customer testimonials from people who managed to lose weight and the great flavor. 18Shake also comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, so there’s no risk on your part.

DOTr Offices Nationwide Simultaneously Sign INTEGRITY PLEDGE


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Department of Transportation (DOTr) and its attached agencies personnel led by Secretary Art Tugade simultaneously signed INTEGRITY PLEDGE nationwide. Vowing to serve with integrity and NO CORRUPTION.



So far since the new administration took over, a total of 115 officials and personnel from the attached agencies of the DOTR have resigned or retired, have been dismissed or relieved, or are undergoing investigation due to corruption-related allegations.



DOTr has 23 offices (agencies, sectoral offices, corporations, etc) with 35,445 personnel nationwide.



Below are several photos from different DOTr offices nationwide:

Department of Transportation (DOTr) Central Office Officials signing the Integrity Pledge.

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