Wednesday, August 10, 2022
SEOUL, Korea – August 10, 2022 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro –shaping health and wellness habits with intuitive insights, advanced features, and even more powerful capabilities. The Galaxy Watch5 enhances the features that consumers rely on every day, while the Galaxy Watch5 Pro – the newest addition to the Galaxy Watch lineup – is Samsung’s most durable and feature-packed watch yet. These new devices are a commitment to users that their goals and milestones can be met, and Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro are there to help.
“We’re dedicated to giving our Galaxy Watch community the tools, data and resources needed to not only understand their overall health and wellness better, but to coach them on their journey,” said Dr. TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “With Samsung’s groundbreaking BioActive Sensor, we’re empowering users with the most complete picture of their health-related insights yet.”
Cutting-edge Sensor Technology to Better Understand You
With a growing desire to better understand and act on individual health goals, Samsung has set out to provide in-depth monitoring and practical data offering users the information they need to help them along their health and wellness journey. Galaxy Watch5 is equipped with Samsung’s unique BioActive Sensor that drives the next era of digital health monitoring. First introduced on the Galaxy Watch4 series, the BioActive Sensor uses a single unique chip that combines three powerful health sensors – Optical Heart Rate, Electrical Heart Signal and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis – to deliver extensive readings that include heart rate, blood oxygen level, and even stress level.
With an increased surface area and more direct contact with your wrist, Galaxy Watch5 tracks health metrics now with even greater accuracy than Galaxy Watch4. Plus, its powerful 3-in-1 BioActive Sensor works in combination with the other sensors of Galaxy Watch5 series, including the newly introduced temperature sensor, to provide users with an in-depth understanding of their wellness. The temperature sensor uses infrared technology for more accurate readings, even if the temperature of your surroundings changes. This opens new possibilities for developers to expand their health and wellness options and for users to take advantage of all-new experiences.
Holistic Health Insights to Enhance Everyone’s Wellness Journey
Designed for everyday wins, Galaxy Watch5 offers a comprehensive end-to-end experience that goes beyond fitness activities and into the post-workout, rest, and recovery process. The Body Composition measurement tool provides a complete snapshot of the user’s overall health, providing them with a tailored approach to set goals, guide them through personalized workouts, and track progress. And when it’s time to rest, the Galaxy Watch5 series empowers users with recovery data, including post-cardio heart rate after an intense workout, and customized recommendations on water consumption based on sweat loss.
A good night’s rest is important in wellness, and that’s why we’re helping users have a better night’s sleep. Understand sleep patterns through Sleep Scores that monitor stages of sleep, along with snore detection and blood oxygen levels. Achieve improved sleep habits with advanced Sleep Coaching that gives a tailored month-long guided program. Through SmartThings integration, Galaxy Watch5 automatically sets connected lights, AC units, and TVs to predetermined settings that make for an ideal sleep environment. Users can sleep safe and sound knowing that the enhanced fall detection ensures an emergency contact is notified if you or your loved one stumbles at home or falls out of bed.
No need to worry that your watch may run out of power or get damaged in rough terrain; Galaxy Watch5 comes with 13% larger battery and provides eight hours of sleep tracking with just eight minutes of charging, which is 30% faster than Galaxy Watch4. An extra layer of durability protects the Galaxy Watch5. This year, we’ve included our first smartwatch display featuring a Sapphire Crystal display, which offers a 60% harder outer layer, so your watch remains reliable in day-to-day use. Cue up your favorite song on Spotify with just your voice using Google Assistant. And coming soon, find your way using Google Maps from your wrist without a smartphone connection. Additionally, One UI Watch4.5 offers a fuller typing experience, an easier way to make calls, and a host of new accessibility features that make the Galaxy Watch more intuitive.
Galaxy Watch5 Pro, More Features and Greater Durability for the Outdoor Enthusiast
Created for those that love the great outdoors, the Galaxy Watch5 Pro is the newest addition to the Galaxy Watch portfolio. From hiking to cycling and beyond, Watch5 Pro is ready for the challenge thanks to its premium materials. It features enhanced Sapphire Crystal that better resists any wear and tear and a durable titanium casing that protects the display with a protruded bezel design. Galaxy Watch5 Pro also comes with an all-new D-Buckle Sport Band that offers rugged durability with a sleek and clean fit.
Built strong, and built to last, Galaxy Watch5 Pro has the largest battery in a Galaxy Watch. It’s 60% larger than Galaxy Watch4, which is key to keeping up with you while you conquer a new route. Take advantage of GPX, that’s available for the first time on a Galaxy Watch. Head out on a hike and record and share it with fellow trail-lovers on the Samsung Health app with Route Workout. You can also download hiking and cycling routes as you practice for your next race or look to mix up your routine. As you hike or cycle, keep your eyes on the path and away from the map with intuitive Turn-by-turn directions. When you’re ready to head home, Galaxy Watch5 Pro will get you there easily with the Track back feature that takes you back the way you came.
Pricing and Availability
The Galaxy Watch5 offers a modern and minimalist design, and features that help you achieve more every day. It comes with all-new neutral color options that will turn heads, with the Large 44mm option available in Graphite, Sapphire, and Silver and the Small 40mm option available in Graphite, Pink Gold, and Silver which features a Bora Purple strap that pairs perfectly with the Galaxy Z Flip4. The Galaxy Watch5 40mm will start at PHP 16,990 for the Bluetooth version and PHP 19,990 for the LTE version. Meanwhile, the 44mm option will retail for P18,990 for the Bluetooth version, and PHP 21,990 for the LTE version.
For adventure seekers looking for durability, performance and style, the Galaxy Watch5 Pro is for you. It will be available in Black Titanium and Gray Titanium, with a 45mm display, starting at PHP 26,990 for the Bluetooth version and PHP29,990 for the LTE version.
The Galaxy Watch5 and Watch5 Pro are available for pre-order starting August 10, 10:00 PM via samsung.com, and August 11 through Samsung Experience Stores, Authorized Samsung Stores, Lazada, Shopee, Abenson.com and MemoXpress Online. Customers who pre-order until September 1 can enjoy freebies and discounts worth up to PHP 14,500.
During the pre-order period, customers will enjoy a FREE Galaxy Buds Live worth PHP 7,990 and 50% off on the new Galaxy Buds2 Pro with every purchase of the Galaxy Watch5 or the Watch5 Pro. When purchased with the new Galaxy Z Fold4 or Z Flip4, they can enjoy a discount of 30% off on the Galaxy Watch5 Series, and 50% off on the new Galaxy Buds2 Pro.
The Galaxy Watch5 Series will be available on samsung.com, Samsung Experience Stores, select Authorized Samsung Stores, Lazada, Shopee, Abenson.com and MemoXpress Online starting September 2, 2022,
To learn more about the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro, please visit:
Galaxy Watch5: www.samsung.com/ph/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch5-40mm-silver-bluetooth-sm-r900nzsaasa/
Galaxy Watch5 Pro: www.samsung.com/ph/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch5-pro-black-titanium-bluetooth-sm-r920nzkaasa/
Galaxy Watch5 & Galaxy Watch5 Pro Product Specifications
SEOUL, Korea – August 10, 2022 -Samsung Electronics announces today that it has made progress towards achieving the 2025 sustainability goals for the MX(Mobile eXperience) Business. Key initiatives include developing and incorporating recycled materials into products, designing more eco-conscious packaging and giving new life to older Samsung Galaxy devices to reduce e-waste.
Since announcing the Galaxy for the Planet vision at Unpacked in August 2021, Samsung has worked diligently to create new ways to recycle and repurpose resources that would otherwise become harmful waste, minimize its environmental footprint and inspire innovation that helps preserve the planet. Today, Samsung is sharing the progress so far on its sustainability journey.
“Samsung is taking consistent and impactful actions that help protect people and the planet. We marry sustainability and innovation in everything we do,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “I am proud of our progress to date. At the same time, it’s been a humbling experience that enables us to continue on our journey towards achieving our sustainability vision with even more conviction and rigor than before.”
Expanding the Use of Recycled Materials to the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4
Developing new, recycled materials is a key focus area for Galaxy for the Planet. The more Samsung recycles, the more resources it preserves. While repurposing materials into Galaxy devices presents many challenges, the benefits for the planet make it well worth the effort.
Samsung designed the new Galaxy Z series and Galaxy Buds2 Pro with repurposed fishing nets, or ghost nets, that could otherwise end up in the ocean.
First integrated into the Galaxy S22 series in February 2022, today there are eleven Galaxy devices that use repurposed fishing nets including Galaxy Book2 Pro series and Galaxy Tab S8 series as well. By repurposing abandoned fishing nets into a high-performance material for Galaxy technology, Samsung helps to minimize the effects of plastic pollution — 640,000 tons of fishing nets are abandoned and pollute the world’s oceans every year.1
Repurposing discarded fishing nets is only one example of Samsung’s advancements in increasing its use of recycled materials in its products.
Samsung has incorporated eco-conscious materials including repurposed fishing nets, post-consumer materials (PCM) or bio-based resin into 90% of Galaxy devices launched in the past year.2 For the Galaxy Buds2 Pro, more than 90% of the product is made with recycled materials.3
This process requires complex engineering and technical skills to ensure the overall quality, safety and reliability of all new materials for Samsung’s innovative technologies. Samsung plans to make further investments in research and development to source and transform other, new materials for use in Galaxy products and to increase the presence of recycled materials in each device.
Changing the Way Galaxy Products Are Packaged
Samsung set a goal to eliminate all single-use plastics in mobile product packaging by 2025, and the company has already reduced a sizeable amount of single-use plastics in its current packaging for Galaxy smartphones including the new Galaxy foldables. Samsung will explore more ways to eliminate single-use plastics in packaging by assessing every aspect of its packaging designs, down to the smallest of details.
Starting with the launch of the Galaxy S22 series, Samsung now uses 100% recycled paper for flagship product packaging.
By doing so, Samsung will be able to save the equivalent of nearly 51,000 trees4 with the Galaxy S22 series and the new Galaxy Z series this year.
Samsung has also reduced the volume of packaging for Galaxy Z Flip4 by 52.8% and for Galaxy Z Fold4 by 58.2% respectively compared to the first-generation Galaxy foldables. By reducing each device package’s volume, Samsung ultimately reduces its environmental footprint in transporting these units using trucks, planes and ships. The company estimates that this reduction in packaging volume equates to a reduction in carbon emissions from transportation of approximately 10,000 tons by the end of 2022.5 In addition to continually evolving packaging for flagship smartphones, Samsung will expand eco-conscious packaging to other product categories.
Scaling Solutions That Reduce E-waste
More than ever, reducing e-waste is crucial to advancing a circular economy that preserves and repurposes the planet’s finite resources. According to the World Economic Forum, 57 million tons of e-waste was generated in 2021, and it is expected to grow by 2 million tons per year.6
To address this, Samsung has been expanding the Galaxy Upcycling program, which gives new life to older Galaxy smartphones. Through Galaxy Upcycling at Home,7 Samsung repurposes smartphones with a simple software update that turns them into smart home devices that support everyday needs, such as childcare and pet care.
An important part of Galaxy Upcycling is ensuring that these sustainable practices not only support the environment but also improve people’s lives. The company also upcycles secondhand Galaxy devices into medical diagnosis equipment called EYELIKE™ fundus cameras that provide necessary eye care services in underserved communities. This program has already upcycled hundreds of Galaxy devices and provided basic eye care for over 13,000 patients in Vietnam, Morocco, India and Papua New Guinea.
The Path Forward
Samsung has set clear sustainability goals by scaling solutions across its business. Whether it is repurposing discarded fishing nets for Galaxy devices, striving to achieve plastic-free packaging or moving us forward to achieve zero waste to landfill and zero standby power of smartphone chargers, Samsung is realizing its Galaxy for the Planet vision one step at a time.
There will be more challenges along the way, but Samsung will hold itself accountable and continue to report progress on its mission to effect positive change and inspire others to protect the planet for generations to come.
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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SM malls in Marilao, Baliwag and Pulilan develop an exciting collaboration with local universities and colleges in Bulacan for future job placements and internship programs. To seal the partnership, a MOA signing was held in the presence of St. Mary’s College of Baliuag President Sr. Ma. Violeta S. Juanico, RVM (2nd from left), SM Supermalls Assistant Vice President for Human Resources Atty. Roderick J. Reyes (center) together with SM City Baliwag Human Resources Manager-OIC Veriza Faye D. De Dios (2nd from right). Joining them are St. Mary’s College of Baliuag Head of Administration Cecilia S. Alcantara (left) and SM City Marilao Human Resources Manager Prescila Salamat (right). Jun David |
SM malls in Marilao, Baliwag, and Pulilan sealed its partnership today with Centro Escolar University and St. Mary’s College in Baliuag to help students in internship programs and future job placements.
With the Academic Partnership Program, SM Supermalls may also provide students the opportunity to take part in the company’s many internship programs. The learning sessions in the internship program will help students be equipped with knowledge and skills as each learning session will be facilitated and delivered by subject matter expert.
“Through SM Supermalls Academic Partnership Program with different schools, universities, and colleges, we aim to help the community through learning session and career opportunities that we hope will bring higher talent development and employment rate” shares SM Supermalls Assistant Vice President for Human Resources Atty. Roderick J. Reyes.
Centro Escolar University Vice President Dr. Maria Flordeliza Anastacio during MOA signing ceremony shares that the recent partnership will apply across CEU campuses in Malolos, Mendiola, and Makati. “We look forward to more enrollment, more CEU graduates rising to the ranks in the different branches of SM Supermalls” Dr. Anastacio added.
Aside from Centro Escolar University in Malolos and St. Mary’s College in Baliuag, SM Bulacan malls is set to seal their partnership with Bulacan State University and Baliuag University on the coming months.
Being a top employment generator nationwide, SM in Grand Central collaborates with Caloocan City Public Employment Service Office (PESO), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) CAMANAVA Field Office and Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) to hold a MEGA JOB FAIR on August 16. Numerous job vacancies for local and overseas, including SM Supermalls job opportunities await Caloocan jobseekers. MEGA JOB FAIR will be held at the 3rd level of SM City Grand Central from 8 to 4 pm.
In line with SM Supermalls collaboration with local universities and colleges, SM malls in Marilao, Baliwag and Pulilan sealed its partnership with Centro Escolar University, to help students in internship programs and future job placements. Present during the MOA signing were CEU Malolos Vice President Dr. Maria Flordeliza Anastacio (center) and SM City Marilao Human Resources Manager Prescila Salamat (2nd from right). Joining them are CEU Head of Education Department Penelope Ann Sampana (2nd from left), SM City Baliwag Human Resources Manager-OIC Veriza Faye De Dios (right), and CEU Malolos Coordinator, Marketing and Placement Frances Trinidad (left). Jun DavidSM’s school partnership and job fair are the many ways SM gives back to its community. With the recent partnership, SM Supermalls hopes to contribute to the community development in the province of Bulacan through academic linkages.
Monday, August 8, 2022
Ever thought of exploring other cultures but never had the chance to? Now, Shopee makes it easier for you to get the best of what other countries have to offer, right from the comfort of your home. Starting August 8, discover what Southeast Asia can offer and get up to 90% off at the ASEAN Online Sale.
Shopee partners with the Department of Trade and Industry for the third straight year to once again bring you the best treats and local delights from neighboring countries such as Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and more.
From August 8-10, you can visit the ASEAN Online Sale on Shopee and get up to 90% off on fashion staples, delicious drinks, must-try food, and essentials popular in Southeast Asian countries such as:
Singapore
Singapore may be a small country, but they are home to world-class tourist spots, people and products. One famous product from Singapore is the Tiger Balm White Ointment, a soothing cream that has been used to treat headaches and muscle pains for generations. The city-state is also known for being a foodie’s haven with multicultural influences in their cuisine. Enjoy their national dish at home with this Hainanese Chicken Rice Paste, a convenient way to replicate your hawker center experience. For a heartier meal to enjoy during the rainy season, consider whipping up a bowl of Bak Kut Teh. With the simple addition of this sachet to a pot of pork ribs, garlic, and water, you’ll get a deeply flavorful dish that brings you warmth and comfort.
Indonesia
Indonesia is a country known for its good food and exquisite handicrafts made by the people. An example is the Indomie Mi Goreng, an instant noodle brand that has taken the world by storm with its sweet and savory taste. Another is the Boncabe Chili Sachet, a dry sambal mix that adds a flavorful kick to any dish and comes in a variety of heat levels to cater every type of palate. Finally, Indonesians are also known for their craftsmanship. In the island of Bali, you’ll find an abundance of beautiful home and fashion pieces like this Rattan Sling Bag, which will definitely add flair to your weekend style.
Thailand
Thailand is home to products that have made waves across different countries and now you can get them all at Shopee! For your beauty needs, look no further than A Bonne, a fan-favorite local beauty brand known for its milk-based skincare products like this Collagen Whitening Lotion For the warm days, quench your thirst with a creamy, sweet glass of this Thai Wintermelon Milk Tea, a popular drink among Thai locals and tourists alike. Finally, grab quality Thai-made products at a bargain like this pair of Nanyang Slippers. These slippers are made from 100% rubber, making them durable and comfy.
Vietnam
Vietnam is a hotspot for hip cafes, street food and affordable fashion markets. Now, you can feel like you’re in Saigon or Hanoi when you score deals on these products. Sip a fresh brew of strong Vietnamese coffee at home with this Ground Coffee Blend to make your mornings better. Re-create recipes with a bottle of authentic Vietnamese Fish Sauce, a staple for almost every dish in their cuisine. Like Indonesia, the Vietnamese are also known for their craft and artistry, especially when it comes to fashion. Luckily, Shopee houses a wide assortment of affordable fashion finds from Vietnam, like these cute and comfy Sandals that would make a perfect addition to your wardrobe.
Philippines
Filipinos have been honing their talents in creating quality, timeless products. Rock a pair of these sleek CLN Floris Slides, a proudly Pinoy brand dedicated to providing fashionable items for women from all walks of life. Complete your IG-worthy attire when you wear this local Button Down which gives an extra oomph to your style. The emergence of FIlipino beauty brands in recent years have helped elevate the local industry, while giving shoppers affordable yet high-quality options. Look and feel fabulous in a shade that complements morena skin tones with the Colourette Colourtint in Maddie, a long-lasting multi-use tint that’s easy to reapply when you’re on the go.
With the ASEAN Online Sale, discover and buy Southeast Asia’s must-have finds now at great deals. Visit here to learn more.
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