Friday, September 1, 2023
Tell us if this situation sounds familiar: you wake up to your alarm and realize that you have just enough time to get prepped for all the things you need to do for the day ahead. You are on schedule, but there’s one problem: you cannot really accommodate a few extra minutes to make your own coffee. Now this is an absolute emergency because what kind of coffee lover can survive without having a cup (or two) of caffeine to fuel them for the rest of the day, right? Not you.
If you find yourself facing this kind of dilemma often, then you’re probably one of those who always fall back to their favorite commercial coffee chain for their daily fuel. It’s quick and uncomplicated, after all. The taste and quality though? Well, that’s something that might be a hit-and-miss.
Any coffee lover who is serious about their love for the drink often finds themselves torn between their need for a quality cup of joe and the time and knowledge that they have to make one. But what if we tell you that you can now enjoy both? Even better, you can easily experience the best of both worlds in just one premium espresso machine.
Meet the Breville Barista Pro, a new product joining the lineup of the top premium home lifestyle brand Breville Philippines. The espresso machine is a model right out of the dreams of coffee enthusiasts who want to enjoy third-wave coffee without fuss by marrying precision with speed. The Barista Pro delivers quality specialty coffee using its four keys formula that combines the ideal dosage, the right temperature, optimal pressure, and sufficient steam for every cup that you make.
The product DNA of this new model was specially made for those who want their coffee good and fast. It is equipped with the Thermojet Heating System that provides optimum extraction temperature in three seconds so you don’t have to wait. With a single touch of a button, this espresso machine also delivers the perfect amount of coffee that is packed with maximum flavor.
Quality-wise, the Barista Pro delivers cups that can rival any cafe. You can expect to enjoy full-bodied sips laced with rich and complex flavors that can only be achieved by having a perfect dose of 18g freshly ground beans from a professional 54mm stainless steel portafilter. Be ready to experience opulent, creamy, and caramel-colored shots of espresso delivered from low-pressure pre-infusions and a high-pressure 9-bar extraction process from a 15-bar Italian pump. Silky, velvety microfoam milk is created by its powerful steam wand, too.
Quality, convenience, and expertise. These are three things you can expect from the Breville Barista Pro which was made for the no-fuss coffee enthusiast. If you’re ready to experience a new era of coffee enjoyment—one that is on your terms and own timing—then this is the perfect product for you to bring home. The model retails for P79,999 but you can also trade up if you have other Breville models of espresso machines.
To know more about the product, you can visit the official website of Breville here. You can also follow their Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok channels.
To help such individuals in the Philippines achieve their financial goals, Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc. (Sun Life Grepa), a major life insurer in the country, is proud to announce the much-awaited comeback of Sun Grepa Peso Asset Builder now backed with new assets to address the evolving needs of their clients.
Sun Grepa Peso Asset Builder (Hybrid Income) is a peso-denominated, investment-linked life insurance product that provides protection for seven years and allows policyholders to potentially grow their money through global investment opportunities.
With a minimum one-time payment of P500,000, clients can enjoy fixed annual income payouts for six years and get back at least the full single premium at the end of the seven-year holding period. The product also offers a hassle-free application through the company’s guaranteed insurability offer, subject to the limits of Sun Life Grepa. This means that clients will not be required to undergo medical exam.
One can further look forward to the product’s earning potential as it invests in credit and equity-linked Note that taps into the performance of a basket of equity indices from the US, Japan, and Europe, offering exposure to the growth opportunities of the developed global markets.
“At Sun Life Grepa, we're committed to delivering tailored solutions that address our clients' unique financial goals,” says Sun Life Grepa President Richard S. Lim. “Sun Grepa Peso Asset Builder (Hybrid Income) exemplifies our deep understanding of the market, dedication to innovation and excellence in serving the specialized needs of niche clientele in the Philippines.”
Sun Grepa Peso Asset Builder (Hybrid Income) will be available for a limited period only. For more information and to explore this exceptional offering, talk to a Sun Life Grepa Financial Advisor, or visit your RCBC Branch of Account, or go to www.sunlifegrepa.com for details.
Building the nation by honing world-class healthcare talents. Left to right: Dr, Alvin Cabral, COO of HMC, Inc.; Dr. Dodjie S. Maestrecampo, Mapúa University President; Mr. Jaime Ysmael, President and CEO of Healthway Philippines Inc.; and Mr. Sean Zantua, Chief HR Officer of Healthway Philippines Inc.
Manila, Philippines – New technologies lead healthcare workers to give medical care a more progressive approach. From teleconsultation, digital record-keeping, and utilization of artificial intelligence and augmented reality, the current healthcare infrastructure compels medical workers to be equipped with modern skills and know-how.
Two of the country’s most esteemed organizations, MAPÚA University and Healthway Medical Network (HMN), join forces to hone globally competent Filipino healthcare workers. A formal partnership was signed enabling Mapúan Health Sciences students to take advantage of Healthway’s wide network by training in its clinics and outpatient centers as part of their nursing and medical technology curriculum.
“What MAPÚA University espouses is experiential learning,” said Dr. Dodjie S. Maestrecampo, MAPÚA University’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Part of the school’s strategy for student success is exposing them to advanced and immersive learning facilities. We give our students access to simulation rooms where they can practice in a safer environment so that when they get to the workplace, there’s more patient safety and interpersonal skills,” Maestrecampo continued.
The MAPÚA University School of Health Sciences is also in collaboration with Arizona State University (ASU), the no. 1 “most innovative school” in the U.S. by the U.S. News & World Report. This collaboration opens the doors of students to world-class learning resources and prepares them for a career in healthcare at par with the rest of the world. The students’ learnings and digital literacy will then be applied as they undergo training in Healthway clinics and outpatient centres.
For HMN, partnering with MAPÚA is another step further in their nation-building efforts. Following its various efforts to bolster worker retention in the medical field, HMN is pleased to tap the youth and offer them training initiatives, scholarship programs, and job opportunities within its network.
“Healthcare workers are in demand now more than ever,” said HMN Chief HR Officer Sean O. Zantua. “What we aim to do is to help address the human capital challenge in the healthcare sector by streamlining the career path of our students, so that we can raise the industry standard and offer them equal opportunities at home,” Zantua shared.
The MAPÚA University and Healthway Medical Network partnership allow students to master the most important lessons including innovative techniques and human skills that will equip them to meet the challenges of the future.
“We are thrilled for this partnership to come to fruition because at Healthway, our brand promise is ‘Care Beyond Cure’,” said Jaime Ysmael, Healthway Philippines Inc.’s President and CEO. “We make sure that we treat our patients as human beings with families and with stories to tell. That human-centric approach is what we want to leave our MAPÚA students and interns as they deliver care to our Healthway patients,” Ysmael continued.
Meanwhile, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. also addressed the need to refocus on health priorities in his latest State of the Nation Address (SONA). With the current demand for healthcare professionals, the government is making efforts to expand its medical and nursing education programs. It is projected that more public-private partnerships will rise to achieve the goal of universal healthcare.
The MAPÚA University and Healthway Medical Network partnership marks a significant milestone for both institutions to improve healthcare for all Filipinos. With MAPÚA’s world-class talent and “practice-ready” approach, innovative healthcare solutions, and integration of clinics and HMN’s network and ecosystem, both companies position themselves to deliver high-quality care to Filipinos across the country.
For more information, visit www.healthsciences.mapua.edu.ph.
Elderly woman lost 1.7 million pesos to LPG scam
Two suspects behind a scam involving safety devices for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) have been arrested in an entrapment operation led by the Philippine National Police-Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) with the aid of GCash, the country’s leading mobile wallet. Along with the sale of LPG gas safety devices the scam also involved alleged processing fees for a refund which the victim availed of, amounting to Php 1.7 million.
The suspects were identified as Mary Joy Cubilla, 24, and Jommel Cubilla, 21, both residents of Longos, Malabon.
The complainant narrated that the suspects introduced themselves as housing census officers who presented a complete package of LPG safety devices. Convinced that the package is a necessity, the complainant availed of the offer. The complainant was later informed she can avail of a refund, provided she would pay processing fees to various agencies. After paying the processing fees, the victim received a call from a certain Joseph Reyes who claimed to be the Vice President of Resource Fund Incorporated (RFI), informing the complainant that the refund was already available in their office if the complainant would send another payment.
By this time, the complainant had already realized that it is a scam and reported the incident to the PNP-ACG, which then conducted an entrapment operation.By agreeing to pay the suspects an additional P10,000, police operatives were able to track down Mary Joy Cubilla and waited for her to withdraw the money. Later on, Jommel Cubilla was also tracked down and arrested and charged for being an accomplice.
By closely cooperating with the PNP-ACG, GCash is able to have a deeper knowledge of the workings of scammers and fraudsters. Having a user base of 81 million with the end goal of financial inclusion, GCash considers the online safety of its users as a top priority. Alongside collaboration with law enforcement authorities against scammers and fraudsters, GCash also works hard in promoting public awareness of these cybercriminal activities so that users can anticipate and avoid them. Aside from the PNP, GCash is currently in close coordination with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC).
GCash also urges its users to be extra vigilant and to never disclose their MPIN or OTP. With the rise in phishing incidents, users are strongly advised never to click links, especially from unknown senders.
For help and assistance, contact the PNP-ACG via their hotlines at (02) 8414-1560, 0998-598-8116, or via email at acg@pnp.gov.ph
To report scams and fraudulent activities, visit the official GCash Help Center at help.gcash.com/hc/en-us or message Gigi on the website and type, “I want to report a scam.” GCash will never send private messages to ask for personal information, especially the MPIN and One-Time Pin (OTP). Customers can also reach out to the official GCash hotline 2882 for queries and other concerns.
The
Italian rock band will be performing the song at the MTV VMA this
month!
Måneskin has dropped their electrifying new single “Honey (are u coming?).” Erupting with new offerings shortly after the release of the latest, chart-topping album RUSH!, the song is tight with musical vibrancy, showcasing a mighty guitar riff and roaringly persuasive chorus. The band held a livestreamed event at Gazometro, Rome, where they performed three tracks live, including “Honey (are u coming?).”
Fans can hear the single live as Måneskin kick off their highly anticipated RUSH! World Tour this weekend, and will be performing it live at the MTV VMA’s later this month where they are also nominated in the ‘Best Rock’ category for their single “The Loneliest.”
Bassist Victoria De Angelis explained, “We wrote the song right after the tour, we still had a lot of energy from the touring and the travelling. We wrote it in between London and LA. We're really happy with the result and we think it’s something quite new for us.”
Frontman Damiano David adds, “It’s the story of someone who has no gender or anything, you decide whoever it is. Find someone else and they can see in their eyes that there’s some sadness that they feel out of place and it’s an invitation from one person to another to join them into this new adventure without knowing what they’re actually going to find, but just enjoy the adventure.”
Måneskin’s “Honey (are u coming?)” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.
OPPO Reno10 Series 5G new owners and first time app users can avail of exciting treats to further unleash Pro Power, In Portrait
They say the best things in life are free, especially if you're signed up on the My OPPO App.
OPPO offers Reno10 Series 5G new users and new app users a chance to redeem rewards and exclusive member benefits on the My OPPO App:
- The first 200 users can redeem Php 500 movie pass in Ayala Cinemas
- The first 500 users can redeem
- 100 PICKUP Points they can use to purchase any drink from the PICKUP COFFEE mobile app
- The first 65 users can redeem a special gift from self/home essentials brand, Sacred Being
Those who want to upgrade to Reno10 Series 5G, can enjoy up to Php 2,000 discount for transactions done via Shopee and Lazada, which they can redeem on the M yOPPO App.
My OPPO app is a loyalty mobile app designed for OPPO users where they can get quick service solutions for their OPPO devices, access live chat, and learn tips and tricks to help make the most of their smartphone experience. Users can also sign into their account to activate membership, earn points to unlock more benefits, enjoy the points mall redemption, and participate in member events. You may download and register to the My OPPO App here.
The OPPO Reno10 5G retails for Php 23,999, OPPO Reno10 Pro 5G retails for Php 29,999 and flagship-level OPPO Reno10 Pro+ 5G is priced at Php 39,999 are available in all OPPO authorized stores nationwide including Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.
For more information on the new OPPO Reno10 Series 5G, visit OPPO Philippines’ official website at www.oppo.com.ph/ or OPPO Philippines’ official social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.
Ballet is a beautiful art form that should be shared and appreciated by many. It is with this thought that the country’s premiere classical ballet company Ballet Manila, and ARETÉ, the hub of creativity and innovation within Ateneo De Manila University’s (ADMU), have partnered to make classical ballet more accessible to audiences in northern and eastern Manila.
The partnership, recently unveiled at the Hyundai Hall, ARETÉ inside ADMU, will allow the two institutions to co-produce a series of shows that will take place in the said venue. With this, more Filipinos, especially those from Quezon City and nearby areas, will have an alternative venue to watch Ballet Manila shows, apart from its home in Aliw Theater.
ARETÉ is a generative space that features theaters, art galleries, studios, laboratories, a makerspace, teaching and meeting rooms, and several open areas. The space allows groups from different fields and disciplines to create, collaborate and share knowledge, skills and practices.
“Ballet Manila’s partnership with Ateneo’s ARETÉ came at a very opportune time,” shared Lisa Macuja Elizalde, Ballet Manila’s artistic director and chief executive officer. “Fresh from concluding our 25th performance season, we’re looking to sustain the momentum by co-producing more shows that will reach a broader audience base. Bringing ballet to the people and more people to the ballet has always been Ballet Manila’s mission and vision.”
For ARETE’s artistic director Dr. Ricardo Abad, the partnership with Ballet Manila is one that he hopes will help create interest in the performance arts among more Filipinos. “I’ve been dreaming of a partnership like this for Areté and I was thrilled to know that Lisa had a similar vision for Ballet Manila. This partnership will strengthen our creative and social missions as we strive to reach out to diverse publics and communities. Join us in this effort.”
To kick-off the partnership will be the re-staging of Martin Lawrance’s modern and Filipinized iteration of “Romeo & Juliet”; which was part of Ballet Manila’s recently concluded 25th performance season, “Of Hope & Homecoming”. Show dates are on September 16, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and September 17, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at the Hyundai Hall, ARETÉ in Ateneo de Manila University. Tickets to the shows are available through Ticketworld at www.ticketworld.com.ph
Areté and Ballet Manila have also hinted at its plans for 2024, which include a collaboration with the Lisa Macuja School of Ballet and providing various immersive learning opportunities in dance, among others.
To know more about Ballet Manila, visit https://balletmanila.com.ph/ and ARETE https://arete.ateneo.edu/
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