Thursday, September 3, 2020
Robinsons Bank, one of the fastest growing commercial banks in the country, continues to gain global recognition this 2020 for its innovative products and services.
RBank has won the title for the “Best Commercial Bank - Philippines 2020” and the “Fastest Growing Commercial Bank - Philippines 2020” from the International Business Magazine (IBM) and the Global Business Outlook (GBO), respectively.
In 2019, RBank’s revenue grew by 28 percent from its 2018 performance, registering a total of P8.1
billion, driven by a 17-percent expansion in its gross loan portfolio. RBank’s total net income in 2019 roseto P719.4 million, marking a 127-percent increase.
During the first half of 2020, RBank’s profit grew to P 628.32 million, almost four times the P 158.36
million it earned in the same period last year. This is strongly driven by the gains in trading and securities which offset the higher provision for credit losses.
Both IBM and GBO seek to recognize companies that show great potential in “innovation and creativity, and a drive to create value”.
Furthermore, Robinsons Bank’s GO!Salary Loan Online and the Mobile Credit Investigation Application (MoCA) for GO!Motorsiklo Loans both earned the title “Most Innovative Digital Transformation Initiative -- Philippines 2020” in the recently concluded The Global Economics Awards 2020. MoCA was also awarded as the “Best Automated Loan Process -- Philippines 2020” by the International Business Magazine.
In addition to this, RBank Sign Up, one of RBank’s newest products, was named as the “Most Innovative Retail Bank Product - Philippines 2020” by the International Business Magazine.
In these changing times, digital transformation and innovation is now more timely than ever. RBank
continues to focus on these strategies to ensure that it meets the customers’ needs and to be able to
provide them with an easy and convenient banking experience.
Creating Innovative Solutions in a Digital World
RBank is one of the few banks in the Philippines that offers loans specifically for motorcycles. Through the GO!Motorsiklo Loan, RBank aims to bridge the gap between financing opportunities for Filipinos in the lower-income bracket. Partnering with accredited motorcycle dealers, the Bank is hopeful that it can provide easy-to-pay financing options to the underserved market.
However, the challenge that comes along with loan applications is the credit investigation. Both clients and the Bank see that the credit investigation process is lengthy. That is why RBank’s GO!Motorsiklo Loan has implemented its Mobile Credit Investigation Application (MoCA) so that it can process loan applications faster.
With the implementation of MoCA, manpower scheduling improved, client information was made secure, credit reports were generated faster, credit checks were completed immediately, and more importantly, customers were better satisfied, further saving thousands of pesos in man hours under previous manual processing.
Improving customer experience through innovation
Robinsons Bank’s GO!Salary Loan online is the quickest and most effective way to get a much needed financial boost. Offered to employees of companies under the salary loan program, the GO!Salary Loan is a multipurpose loan facility that’s collateral-free and paid through salary deduction, allowing financial flexibility for clients.
The GO!Salary Loan online addressed the pain points of corporate clients and its employees. It
eliminated the rigorous paperwork, the burden of filling out forms and preparing physical documents for the clients, and even the submission of the loan application.
Additionally, since the innovation makes use of an end-to-end digital process, loan applicants can skip the visit to a physical RBank branch to sign loan documents since it can be completed electronically through ePN. As an added security feature, clients are also provided a One-Time-Password (OTP) so they can access and accept forms and initiate the process of their loan release online.
As every step of the loan application process was embedded into the digitalization of the GO!Salary Loan, RBank achieved a reduction in the approval processing time from 1 to 2 weeks down to 1 to 2 working days after the online endorsement of the HR Group, thus remarkably reinventing the landscape of the GO! Salary Loan product.
Furthermore, the innovation reduced man-hours, and maximized productivity. It also reduced risk factors and increased efficiency in the loan approval process. This also allowed for new business opportunities for RBank, since with this new digital application, even companies with branches in far areas of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, may now be served through this digital innovation.
Reshaping banking for the ‘new normal’
The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the banking industry, making digital banking no longer an option but a necessity. With this challenge, RBank sought to push digitalization further, and with urgency, to address these rapidly changing needs of the Filipino people and continue to provide them with their needed financial services during the critical time.
RBank launched the RBank Sign Up, an online application platform that promises an all-digital process of opening an account with Robinson Bank, last April. RBank Sign Up allows anyone to open a Simple Savings Deposit Account, Regular ATM Savings Account, and a Payroll Account.
With RBank Sign Up, clients who wish to open an account with RBank can do so with just a mobile
phone, internet connection, and one (1) valid Identification Card. The application enables a real-time ID detection and a facial recognition feature that allows the instant completion of the application process. Clients will be able to receive their account details within a few minutes of opening the account.
Robinsons Bank continues to chart its path towards digitization with the goal of creating products and
services that will enhance the customer experience to provide easier and more convenient banking
services to clients.
From bishop to baker: Bishop Jose Alan V. Dialogo started baking 1,500 pcs. of bread per day in order to help feed the hungry when the lockdown was implemented in Sorsogon.
Bishop Jose Alan V. Dialogo was just about to celebrate his third month at the Diocese of Sorsogon when the community quarantine was imposed due to the spread of COVID-19.
About one in every five families in Sorsogon lived below the poverty line, according to a report from the Philippine Statistics Authority. But Bishop Alan already knew this even before transferring to the diocese, as he too, was a native Bicolano, hailing from Camarines Norte. He felt compelled to help his parishioners and their communities because the pandemic and the lockdowns were not only a threat to the health of these communities, but also their livelihoods and food sources.
Using the equipment he brought with him, Bishop Alan decided to start baking bread to be distributed to those who needed it in community. From about 6 in the morning to past 6 at night, he started baking about 1,500 pieces of bread everyday with the help of some church personnel, nuns, and other volunteers.
“Nagkainteres ako sa pagbe-bake dahil sa Foundation—dati, nagbe-bake kami para sa fundraising (I got interested in baking because of the Foundation—we used to bake to help raise funds),” explains Bishop Alan, referring to the Manto Nin Pagkamoot (Mantle of Love) Children’s Foundation, Inc., a foundation he helped establish for underprivileged children. But this time, instead of feeding only orphan children, Bishop Alan’s initiative would help feed the entire province of Sorsogon.
Multiplication of bread
The Jollibee Group sent 484 sacks of floor, as well as other ingredients, to the Diocese of Sorsogon—which kick-started the Bread of Life Program.
When Fr. Rowan, also from the diocese, heard about the bishop's initiative, he reached out to his friends and family for support. Soon enough, someone from his network was able to connect Fr. Rowan to the Jollibee Group.
The Jollibee Group sent 484 sacks of flour, eggs, and margarine to the diocese. This was part of its FoodAID Program wherein the group commited to donate a total of P220 million-worth of food to frontliners and communities in need all over the Philippines.
“Noong nakita ng obispo ko na ang ide-deliver ng Jollibee Group Foundation ay nasa 484 sacks of flour, parang kinabahan s’ya. Sabi n’ya, ‘Paano ko ibe-bake lahat ito—hindi ko kaya!’ (When my bishop saw that the Jollibee Group was willing to deliver 484 sacks of flour, he seemed nervous. He said, “How could I possibly use up all of these?’,” recalls Fr. Rowan.
The Diocese enlisted the help of 44 bakeries and 14 parishes around Sorsogon to help them make use of the Jollibee Group’s donations, as well as in distributing them directly to the communities.
Under the Bread of Life Program, the Diocese and Caritas Sorsogon delivered the flour to partner bakeshops and parishes, with the bakeries supplying the rest of the ingredients, aside from the labor and other expenses. “For every 10 sacks of flour given to the participating bakeries, three sacks were used to produce breads that will be distributed by the parish stations to the poor and the frontliners. Most of the bakeries, however, were generous enough to offer 60-40 and 50-50 sharing for the flour,” explained Fr. Rowan.
“Once they see something good, the generosity in others is also spurred” said Fr. Rowan. “I think that’s also the idea behind the multiplication of loaves and fish by Jesus Christ. It’s actually a multiplication of generosity, more than just a miracle.”
Through Bread of Life, the Diocese of Sorsogon, local parishes and bakeries were able to distribute bread to 16,000 frontliners and households all over the Sorsogon Province.
From March to April 2020, the Bread of Life Program was able to provide bread to almost 16,000 households using the Jollibee Group’s flour donation.
“Dahil nga sa pandemya, iyong tinapay na ginagawa natin bilang tulong sa mga frontliners at komunidad, nagbibigay ng buhay sa kanila—inspirasyon din habang sila nasa panganib at napapagod. Binibigyan din natin sila ng buhay para alam nila na andyan tayo, nagsusuporta sa kanila (Because of the pandemic, the bread that we made for the frontliners and families not only nourished them physically, but also provided inspiration especially while they are at risk and weary. We helped nourish them so that they would know that they have people who are ready to support them),” said Bishop Alan.
“Organized efforts—such as those undertaken through the Bread of Life Program in Sorsogon—help us ensure that we would be able to bring food safely and directly to the areas where they are most needed,” said Jollibee Group Foundation Executive Director Gisela Tiongson.
Now that restrictions have been eased in Sorsogon, Bishop Alan and the Diocese will continue baking every Saturday for the children in the area. He hopes that this feeding program would be coupled with catechism when face-to-face gatherings would be allowed. For now, the Diocese shares lessons and reflections through their programs through Spirit FM Sorsogon’s radio station and social media pages.
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Set
to Tap Future Opportunities with Solid Position in Premium Markets
Embraces
the Next Decade with Upgraded Core Strategy of “Smartphone X AIoT”
Xiaomi
Corporation, an internet company with smartphone and smart hardware
connected by an Internet of Things (“IoT”) platform at its core,
today announced its unaudited consolidated results
for the three and six months ended 30 June 2020 ("1H2020”
or “the Period”).
1H
2020 Financial Highlights
- Total revenue amounted to RMB103.24 billion, representing an increase of 7.9% year-over-year (“YoY”), beating market consensus;
- Gross profit was approximately RMB15.26 billion, up 22.3 YoY;
- Profit for the period was approximately RMB6.65 billion, up 29.3% YoY, beating market consensus;
- Non-IFRS adjusted net profit was approximately RMB5.67 billion, down 0.7% YoY, beating market consensus;
- Earnings per share was RMB0.279.
Q2
2020 Financial Highlights
- Total revenue was approximately RMB53.54 billion, up 3.1% YoY and 7.7% quarter-on-quarter (“QoQ”);
- Gross profit was approximately RMB7.70 billion, up 6.1% YoY and 1.9% QoQ;
- Profit for the period was approximately RMB4.49 billion, up 129.8% YoY and 108% QoQ;
- Non-IFRS adjusted net profit was approximately RMB3.37 billion, down 7.2% YoY, but increased by 46.6% QoQ;
- Earnings per share was RMB0.189.
Xiaomi
Corporation said, “In the first half of 2020, despite the impact of
COVID-19 and great global uncertainties, Xiaomi’s diversified
business ecosystem has demonstrated its resilience, as both revenue
and adjusted profits beat market consensus, while our operations
continued to expand. We made the Fortune Global 500 list for the
second time, ranking 422nd,
up 46 places from last year. With 2020 being Xiaomi’s 10th
anniversary, we have upgraded our core strategy to ‘Smartphone X
AIoT’, with AIoT revolving around our core smartphone business,
enabling us to lead the future way of smart living. Looking forward
to the next decade, we will firmly adhere to our ‘three guiding
principles’ - never cease to explore and innovate, continue to
offer products with strong price-to-performance ratio, and seek to
make the coolest products, so as to let everyone in the world enjoy a
better life.”
Firmly
Adhere to the “Three Guiding Principles” and Maintain Xiaomi’s
Position in Premium Smartphone Market
Amid
the challenges brought by COVID-19 on the global
smartphone market,
Xiaomi adhered to three
guiding principles –
“never cease to explore and innovate, continue to offer products
with the price-to-performance ratio”.
Revenue from the smartphones segment was RMB61.952 billion and
RMB31.628 billion in the first half and second quarter of 2020
respectively, and the smartphone shipments reached 28.3 million
units.
According
to Canalys, in the second quarter of 2020, Xiaomi ranked 4th
globally in terms of smartphone shipments, and its market share stood
at 10.1%. In overseas markets, shipments of its premium smartphones,
with retail price of €300 or more, went up by 99.2% YoY in the
second quarter of 2020. Driven by the higher proportion of sales from
mid- to high-end smartphones, the average selling price (“ASP”)
of the Group’s smartphones increased by 11.8% YoY and 7.5% QoQ.
The
Group insisted on implementing the dual-brand strategy and yielded
significant results. Xiaomi’s 5G flagship smartphones, Mi
10 and
Mi 10 Pro,
were launched in February 2020, the shipments have exceeded one
million units within only two months. In August 2020, Xiaomi launched
the Mi
10 Ultra,
which achieved a DXOMARK score of 130 for overall camera performance,
once again ranking 1st
globally at the time of launch. The sales have exceeded RMB400
million after 10 minutes of its debut.
The
Redmi brand continued to make 5G technology accessible to the mass
market. In June 2020, the Group launched the Redmi
9A
series which priced from only RMB499. It then launched the Redmi
K30 Ultra in
August, sporting all-around premium features with
prices starting from only RMB1,999.
It
is worth mentioning that Xiaomi
also launched its smart factory recently with a total investment
amount of RMB600 million, opening up an era of smart and
manufacturing at Xiaomi’s factories. The Mi
10 Ultra is
the first mass-produced ultra-high-end model of the Xiaomi Smart
Factory.
Upgraded
Core Strategy of “Smartphone X AIoT” to Build a Smart Life
Revenue
from the IoT and lifestyle products segment was RMB28.237 billion and
RMB15.253 billion in the first half and second quarter of 2020,
respectively. Xiaomi’s global TV
shipments still amounted to 2.8
million units, achieving YoY
growth despite a decline in the
overall TV market. According to All
View Cloud (“AVC”),
in the second quarter of 2020, the Group’s TV shipments in mainland
China ranked 1st
for the 6th
consecutive quarter and ranked among the top five globally.
In
the second quarter, Xiaomi introduced
two flagship products under the new
Mi TV Master Series, further
expanding its footprint in the
premium market. In July 2020, the Group introduced its first OLED TV,
Mi TV Lux 65”
OLED.
In August 2020, it launched
the second ultra high-end TV within the Mi
TV Master Series-Mi
TV LUX Transparent Edition, which
is the world’s first mass-produced
transparent TV.
To
fulfill the various demands of the consumer worldwide, Xiaomi’s
smart TVs entered more markets,
including Poland, France and Italy during the second quarter. In July
2020, Xiaomi held its first global Xiaomi Ecosystem Product Launch
and released a series of new products, including the Mi
Smart Band 5 and Mi
True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic.
Recently,
Xiaomi Founder, Chairman and CEO Mr. Lei Jun distributed a letter to
employee, announcing that Xiaomi’s core strategy will be upgraded
to “Smartphone
x
AIoT” in the next decade to drive synergistic benefits,
with smartphone remains as the cornerstone to the Group’s business,
while AIoT will build a smart life around smartphones to let Xiaomi
truly lead the future way of smart living
As
of June 30, 2020, the number of connected IoT devices (excluding
smartphones and laptops) on Xiaomi’s IoT platform reached
approximately 271.0 million units, representing a YoY
increase of 38.3%.
The
number of users who have five or more devices connected to Xiaomi’s
IoT platform (excluding smartphones and laptops) increased to over
5.1 million, representing a YoY growth of 63.9%. Meanwhile, the Mi
Home
App had 40.8
million MAU, representing a YoY increase of 34.1%,
in which non-Xiaomi smartphone users accounted for 67.9%. In June
2020, our AI Assistant (“小愛同學”)
had 78.4 million MAU, an increase of 57.1%
YoY.
Xiaomi
continued to strengthen the interconnectivity across products with
the “Xiaomi Share” initiative. “Xiaomi Share” supports
always-on access to music, video and voice calls when switching
across multiple devices. In addition, the Group developed the
multi-screen collaboration function, which support cross-device
photographing and document editing. Going forward, the Group will
continue to enhance the connectivity between smart devices, and offer
more intelligent user experiences and application scenarios, thereby
bringing global Xiaomi users to the forefront of future smart living.
Increasing
Contribution of Diversified Internet Services to the Group’s
Revenue
Revenue
of the internet services segment amounted to RMB11.808 billion and
RMB5.908 billion in the first half and second quarter of 2020
respectively. In
the second quarter of
2020, the MAU of
MIUI increased by 23.3% year-over-year to 343.5 million, while the
mainland China MAU of MIUI was 109.7
million.
In the second quarter of 2020,
advertising revenue increased by 23.2% YoY to RMB3.1
billion, driven by the rapid growth in overseas advertising revenue,
as well as the gradual recovery in advertising budgets in mainland
China. Internet services revenue outside of advertising and gaming
from mainland China smartphones, including those generated from the
Youpin e-commerce platform, fintech business, TV internet services
and overseas internet services, increased by 39.5%
YoY, accounting for 39%
of its total internet services revenue.
In
June 2020, MAU of Xiaomi smart TVs and Mi
Box reached
32.0 million, an increase of 41.8% YoY. As of June 30, 2020, the
number of paid subscribers increased by 33.1% YoY
to 4.0 million.
Business
in Overseas Markets Grows Steadily Despite Headwinds
Remains
the 1st
in Western Europe among major players by Smartphone Shipments Growth
Rate
Revenue
from overseas markets was RMB48.861 billion and RMB24.029 billion in
the first half and second quarter of 2020 respectively. According to
Canalys, in the second quarter of 2020, Xiaomi’s market shares in
terms of smartphone shipments ranked among the top five in 50
countries and regions and reached the top three in 25 of these
markets.
In
the second quarter of 2020, according to Canalys, Xiaomi’s
smartphone shipments grew by 64.9% YoY in Europe, achieving a total
market share of 16.8%, ranking it in the top three for the first
time. In Western Europe, the Group’s smartphone shipments grew
115.9% YoY, accounting for a 12.4% market share. The Group’s
smartphone shipments in Spain grew by 150.6% YoY, ranking 1st
for two consecutive quarters with a 36.8% market share. During the
quarter, Xiaomi ranked 2nd
in France and 4th
in Germany and Italy, in terms of smartphone shipments.
In
Eastern Europe, Xiaomi became the No.1 smartphone company in Ukraine
and Poland in terms of smartphone shipments, with respective market
shares of 37.1% and 27.5%. In addition, in the second quarter of
2020, the Group captured a market share of 30.7% by shipments in the
Indian smartphone market. According to IDC, it retained the No.1
position in the Indian smartphone market for the 12th
consecutive quarter.
Impact
of the COVID-19 outbreak
In
the second quarter of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic affected Xiaomi’s
global operations to varying degrees. In April and May 2020, several
of the Group’s key markets implemented strict lockdown measures and
the sales were greatly impacted. As business restrictions were
gradually lifted, sales have recovered tangibly.
In
India, strict lockdown measures were imposed starting in late March
and our sales were significantly impacted during the lockdown period.
As India gradually lifted the restrictions during the second quarter
of 2020, consumer demand started to rebound. In July 2020, the
average daily number of smartphone activations in India returned to
72% of the pre-pandemic level recorded in January. In July 2020,
excluding India, the average daily number of overseas smartphone
activations had reached 120% of the pre-pandemic level recorded in
January.
SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) has become a topic of increased industry discussion and interest for enterprises and partners alike. That is because today’s organizations require immediate, uninterrupted, and secure access to network and cloud-based resources and data – especially business-critical applications – no matter where their users are located.
Digital innovation creates new challenges for organizations, including dynamically changing network configurations and the rapid expansion of the attack surface. This has resulted in new and incremental opportunities to provide additional levels of protection and access control that these organizations and users require. These are challenges that a SASE solution is designed to address.
However, there are two critical things to remember about the selection and implementation of any SASE solution. The first is that it must be easily integrated into your larger security strategy. If not, you are simply creating yet another set of stand-alone security solution that require additional attention and resources. The second is that any SASE solution must not only meet current access and flexibility needs, but it must also support a Security-driven Networking strategy so it can quickly and automatically adapt to new network changes and evolving business requirements as they occur while providing robust, continuously-improved security and performance.
Fortinet Delivers the Most Complete SASE Platform on the Market
Because of the broad range of technologies, it encompasses, and the variety of environments it needs to support, SASE is not a one-size-fits all secure access solution. Organizations have unique needs, and they need to be able to select and deploy those security offerings that are best suited to their unique network environments and business requirements.
And yet, for SASE to work well, all of its components still need to interoperate as a single integrated system – connectivity, networking, and security elements alike. Part of the reason that sounds so familiar to us at Fortinet is that we have been delivering the core SASE requirements—plus much more—for years as part of our integrated Security Platform and Security Fabric architecture. A number of our customers looking to understand SASE have found that, with minor adjustments, they already had a SASE solution in place thanks to the power of the Security Fabric.
And now, to expand on the SASE flexibility and functionality already provided to customers and partners, Fortinet today announced the acquisition of OPAQ Networks, a SASE cloud provider. OPAQ’s Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) cloud solution protects organizations’ distributed networks – from data centers to branch offices, remote users, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
By combining Fortinet’s Security Fabric with OPAQ’s patented ZTNA solution, Fortinet further enhances its existing SASE offering to offer the best-in-class SASE cloud security platform with the industry’s only true Zero Trust access and security solution. It does this by integrating industry-leading next-generation firewall and SD-WAN capabilities, web security, sandboxing, advanced endpoint, identity / multi factor authentication, multi-cloud workload protection, cloud application security broker (CASB), browser isolation, and web application firewalling capabilities with a patented zero-trust cloud architecture to offer a flexible and dynamic SASE solution that can be managed and controlled through a single interface.
And Fortinet has the R&D scale and focus to deliver continuous innovation, with the best and broadest security “under the hood.” Unlike other cloud providers, who are missing a strong security backbone or a scalable, high performance cloud architecture—or, in some cases, both—Fortinet delivers cloud security, with the security.
“The acquisition of OPAQ further enhances our existing SASE offering. Now, we will deliver the most complete SASE platform on the market with the broadest security offering, industry-leading SD-WAN, and advanced networking solutions to customers and partners through a flexible, cost efficient, and patented zero-trust cloud architecture,” shared Ken Xie, Founder, Chairman of the Board, and CEO of Fortinet.
Moreover, OPAQ’s platform is purpose-built to be partner friendly, empowering MSSPs, carriers, and high value-add partners to easily integrate its multi-tenant SASE platform into their own offering. This enables these service providers to add critical value to their business and government customers through their Network Operations Center and Security Operations Center expertise and advanced professional services.
Given remote workforce trends, with exponentially more users, devices, applications, services, and data now operating outside of the traditional enterprise edge than inside, the integration of Fortinet’s broad Security Fabric with OPAQ’s cloud platform offers customers and partners even more choices as to how they can consume best-of-breed security. And it is yet another unique and differentiated way that Fortinet is empowering customers with the best, and truly integrated security and networking innovation designed to respond to evolving business needs in real-time.
Fortinet Enhances SASE and ZTNA Offerings with Cloud Delivery Enhanced Capabilities
- With the OPAQ acquisition, unlike other cloud security providers, Fortinet delivers:
- The best of scalability, performance, and security compared to any cloud security vendor.
- A broad and integrated suite of cloud security solutions providing true Zero-Trust security, unlike other ZTNA providers who leave many unprotected gaps in the attack surface.
- A one-of-a-kind ZTNA solution that includes continuous security innovation at scale, leveraging Fortinet’s market-leading R&D talent to deliver security substance “under the hood.”
- The most partner-friendly ZTNA offering in the market that remains true to Fortinet’s ongoing commitment to its value-add services partners.
- Fully integrated security and networking, including Fortinet’s industry-leading SD-WAN, furthering the company’s Security-driven Networking approach.
To that last point, Xie added, “The recent SASE market momentum further validates our Security-driven Networking approach and underscores what we’ve been saying for years. In the current era of hyper connectivity and expanding networks, with the network edge stretching across the entire digital infrastructure, networking and security must converge.”
Today’s announcement of the integration of Fortinet’s broad and integrated security offerings with OPAQ’s SASE cloud platform delivers the most complete SASE platform on the market, enabling organizations to more rapidly and securely embrace digital innovation and compete more effectively in today’s digital marketplace.
POC Board of Directors and General Body approve powerhouse esports organization’s NSA application
Sept. 1, 2020 - The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) has accredited the Philippine Esports Organization (PESO) as an associate member, making it the official Nationals Sports Association (NSA) for esports in the Philippines.
In a landmark decision by the POC, the mother organization of all NSAs, PESO’s recognition as an associate member makes it the official governing body for Philippine esports. Among its tasks would include organizing events, promulgation of rules of the sport, promotion and growth of the sport via grassroots programs and other activities, and the recruitment of National players and coaches.
Aside from having fulfilled all the requirements of the POC for applicant NSAs, PESO’s approval was built on its long-standing experience in esports, having conducted National Qualifiers to the World Championships since 2012. PESO also has WADA approved Anti-Doping protocols, as mandated by the International Esports Federation (IESF). PESO has been a member in good standing under the IESF since 2012.
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| PESO has been at the forefront of Philippine esports since 2012, having produced numerous medalists in the IESF World Championships |
The IESF is the only esports organization in the world that fulfills all criteria set by the Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF). Founded in 2008, IESF is the oldest and largest esports organization in the world, counting 75 members from all continents. The IESF has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Asian Esports Federation (AESF), World Esports Consortium (WESCO), and the International University Sports Federation (FISU). Of IESF’s 75 members, 36 are already accepted by their respective National Olympic Committees.
“I entrust PESO on their endeavors of uplifting the Philippines through Esports globally,” said POC Chairman Stephen Hontiveros in a statement. “And I congratulate them on being an associate member of the Philippine Olympic Committee!”
Brian Lim, PESO President, said: “We are grateful to the POC in their recognition of PESO and Esports. This would help us bring in more support to our fellow Filipinos who are competing globally and bringing glory to the Philippines.”
Jane Jimenez Basas, SVP and Head of Consumer Wireless Business at Smart, had this to say about PESO’s accreditation by the POC: “We thank the POC for recognizing PESO as an Associate Member. Our goal is to continue leading the way to bring glory to Philippine esports. After supporting Team Sibol in the 2019 SEA Games, Smart reaffirms its commitment to the esports industry by looking for the next members of Team Sibol who will represent the Philippines in the IESF World Championships. “
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| PeSO President Mr. Brian Lim (standing, center, light blue jacket) with other member countries of the IESF in the 2019 IESF General Meeting |
PESO’s first major event for 2020 is the Philippine Qualifiers for the IESF World Championships to be held in Israel this December. The search for the newest members of Team Sibol starts this September 2020. Details on the Philippine Qualifiers for the 12th IESF World Championship will be announced through the PESO Facebook Page. TV5 and Cignal, who have been strong advocates of esports on Philippine airwaves, will air the Philippines Qualifiers on One Sports and One Sports Plus. Smart Communications is a proud sponsor of Team Sibol, the Philippine National Esports Team.
For more info on the Philippine Esports Organization (PESO), visit the following links:
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/philesports/
Website (under construction): https://www.esports.com.ph
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filled with limited deals and promotions until September 9.
MANILA, SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 - Shopee, the leading e-commerce
platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, starts their countdown to
their annual signature shopping event, the 9.9 Super Shopping Day,
with the return of Brand Ambassador Jose Mari Chan.
Jose Mari Chan’s return is part of Shopee’s hyper-localized
approach to strengthen its engagement with Filipinos . Chan’s
capability to connect with the people resonates closely with Shopee’s
vision in bridging and uniting the community especially during this
pandemic. As Shopee’s brand ambassador, Jose Mari Chan will work on
a wide range of initiatives for the 9.9 Super Shopping Day, aimed at
providing users an engaging, uplifting, and high-quality shopping
experience as e-commerce continues to gain greater significance in
people's lives.
Martin Yu, Associate Director, Shopee Philippines, said, “Jose
Mari Chan has remained a beloved icon and face of the Philippines’
Christmas holiday throughout the years, and is a well-loved figure
who brings out togetherness amongst the Filipino community. We hope
that the 9.9 Super Shopping Day will foster a deeper sense of
community with our sellers, brands, and users as we provide them the
best shopping experience.”
Jose Mari Chan will appear on various Shopee initiatives which
includes the TikTok-inspired 9.9 Super Shopping Day TV commercial and
other numerous 9.9 engagements across social media. Users can watch
out for:
- Exclusive Shopee and Jose Mari Chan themed Zoom backgrounds available for download on Shopee’s Facebook.
- JMC Mini games on Facebook and Instagram for the chance to win Shopee vouchers
- Highly engaging and entertaining JMC tweets on Shopee’s Twitter.
- JMC’s official TikTok account (@MrJoseMariChan) where users can get an exclusive look at his mini vlogs, dance videos of him doing the “Whoa,” and many more!
Show Off Your Dance Moves With JMC for the
#Shopee99SuperDanceChallenge
From September 1 to 15, Shopee will hold the Shopee 9.9 Super Dance
Challenge where participants must submit a video of them recreating
the 9.9 Jose Mari Chan’s TV commercial to get a chance to win
₱99,000.
Users can upload their submissions to this link:
shopee.ph/shopee99superdancechallenge.
Things to Look Forward on 9.9 Super Shopping Day:
Shopee users can countdown to 9.9
Super Shopping Day from September 1 to September 8. Here are some
super themed days with 24 hours of limited deals to look forward to:
- Super Free Shipping Day happening today, September 1, with free shipping on special shops with up to 20% cashback with no minimum spend.
- Super Flash Sale Day happening on September 2 with free shipping on flash deals as low as P99 happening 12 times that day.
- Super Games Day happening on September 7 with an upgraded coin pool worth P1,000,000 for all Shopee Games!
- Super Vouchers Day happening on September 8 with over P9,900 worth of vouchers to be given away.
On September 9, users can look
forward to a star-studded 9.9 TV special featuring leading
celebrities like Shopee Brand Ambassador Jose Mari Chan, Catriona
Grey, Ai-Ai delas Alas and a
massive 24 hours of super shopping deals. Here are some key
highlights:
- Join in the fun with Shopee’s 9.9 Super Shopping Day TV Special: Shopee users can tune in to GMA News TV and Shopee Live on September 9 at 8:30pm and get the chance to win up to Php4.7 million pesos worth of prizes, including a brand new Lumina house and lot. Viewers can also anticipate numerous performances from top celebrities like Rhian Ramos, Gabbi Garcia, Lani Misalucha, Christian Bautista, Marcelito Pomoy, Rayver Cruz, and many more.
- Exciting 9.9 Shopee Games
- Shopee Shake: Users can tune in at 8:45 PM and 10:00 PM for the Shopee Shake session and win exciting prizes such as a ₱250,000 cash prize, and a ₱1M cash prize and a house and lot from Lumina Homes.
- Shopee Catch: Lucky players can grab up to ₱500,000 worth of prizes.
- Shopee Quiz: The winners can win up to ₱350,000 worth of prizes.
- Flash Deals 23x A Day: Shoppers can grab amazing deals and discounts on leading brands such as Unilever and L’Oreal.
- ₱9 Deals: Thousands of products will be up for grabs for ₱9.
Find out more about Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day Sale at
https://shopee.ph/m/99.
Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.
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