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New Generation Heroes, a World Teacher’s Day Presentation

by Penny Angeles-Tan | Sep 23, 2017 | Events

They say that teaching is the only profession that creates other professions. I believe this to be true. Without a teacher there wouldn’t be doctors, engineers, mechanics, artists, etc., and yes, more teachers.

Most, if not all of us would agree that our first teacher was our parent (mom). She taught the difference between right from wrong. Then at age 3 or 4 (sometimes older) we are sent off to school everyday to learn from another person … our school teacher. Our teachers change from subject to subject, quarter to quarter, term to term, year to year. And in all that time and all those teachers there is often one or two that we remember fondly — the teacher/s that made a great impact in our life.

In a recent presscon, Director Anthony Hernandez and the cast of the movie introduce New Generation Heroes, their new movie that will be available for viewing starting October 4. New Generation Heroes is a World Teacher’s Day presentation.

The New Generation Heroes

Director Anthony Hernandez honors teachers in his upcoming film, New Generation Heroes. In this film he features four (4) teachers starting with a retired, well-respected and well-loved teacher of 40 years played by Anita Linda,

In comes a pushcart educator named Gener played by Jao Mapa. His character is most likely inspired by the story of Efren Peñaflorida, the pushcart educator who was named CNN Hero of the Year in 2009.

Efren Peñaflorida, CNN Hero of the Year in 2009

Third is an enterprising teacher named Lolita played by Mrs. Universe 2017 Joyce Peñas Pilarsky. She is a widow and the sole provider for her children.

Her need to raise her family has led to her finding all sorts of ways to make enough to make ends meet besides teaching – networking, buy and sell, selling home-cooked meals, etc.

And last is Cora played by Aiko Melendez, an OFW who is an English teacher in Korea.

She decided to work overseas in an effort to give her family in the Philippines a better life — tuition for her 2 children and the construction of their home. Little did she know that her husband was using the money she sent home on alcohol and gambling and her eldest child, Tony, was a drug addict.

Her son, Tony, was killed by the police as part of the government’s operation “tokhang” and this became her motivation to leave her job in Korea and decide to come back home to the Philippines.

Four stories of dedication, strength of character, love of family … these four are the new generation heroes.

New Generation Heroes can be viewed at SM Cinemas starting Oct. 4, 2017. Watch this film and think about those beloved teachers from our past and present.

The many ways LG innovates IoT to future-proof your home

by Penny Angeles-Tan | Sep 22, 2017 | Technology

The Internet of Things (IoT) has gone beyond being a buzzword and established a new world order wherein technology works to make people’s lives easier and more manageable.

The Jetsons by Hanna-Barbera

Suddenly, all the contraptions that we saw in the animated series “The Jetsons” do not seem that far from reality.

The Internet of Things. Image taken from electronicsofthings.com

When you think of IoT, you may think of wearables that track how much exercise and sleep you get or watches that allow you to send text messages. Then, of course, there are the many, many things you can now take control with the use of your smartphone.

LG Smart Thinq app available on Google Play and the Appstore

LG’s SmartThinQ is user-centric. It helps consumers better manage their lives through intuitive technology that fills the need for more convenient and more efficient home care.

SmartThinQ allows you to control the temperature settings of your LG InstaView Door-in-Door Refrigerator even when you’re not at home. That means you can decrease energy usage when you don’t have too many items in there and you can even turn on the Express Freeze function so that you have enough ice cubes when you get home for entertaining guests.

Smart Diagnosis helps troubleshoot simple problems with your refrigerator, even suggesting ways you can conserve energy based on your usage history.

On the LG TWINWash, SmartThinQ lets your phone function as a smart remote control so you can start your laundry even when you’re already far from home. You can also monitor how your load is coming along and push alerts are sent to your phone when the cycle is complete or an error occurs in the machine.

Smart Diagnosis also allows you to fix minor problems without having to call the service center. Taking the guesswork out of doing the laundry, the Energy Monitoring feature provides helpful data and LG’s HomeChat™ service allows you to check the status of the washing machine using everyday natural language.

More Innovative Ways on the LG InstaView Door-in-Door Refrigerator

The LG InstaView Door-in-Door Refrigerator only requires you to knock twice and the sleek mirrored glass panel will illuminate, revealing the contents of the easy access compartment.

That means you don’t have to keep opening the refrigerator door and peeking inside — that equates to energy savings and up to 41% less cold air loss, keeping your food and drinks fresher for a longer period of time.

Meanwhile, the Moist Balance Crisper keeps the moisture level for your fresh produce at the optimal level. That means crunchier vegetables and fruits. It also features the SpacePlus Ice System with an ice storage space that is 20% bigger than the conventional. The Inverter Linear Compressor gives you 32% energy savings.

More Innovative Ways on theLG TWINWash

The LG TWINWash cuts down time you spend doing the laundry because you can do two separate loads at the same time: the bigger TWINWash for your regular load and the TWINWash Mini for delicates.

It also features LG’s unique TurboWash 2.0 technology: a nozzle inside the drum of the main washer sprays a concentrated solution of detergent directly onto the clothes and another high-pressure nozzle sprays tiny water particles through the clothes during high spin cycles for more effective rinsing.

Meanwhile, the revolutionary Inverter Direct Drive motor is attached directly to the drum. This improves wash efficiency and enhances the machine’s durability.

“We have greatly involved ourselves in the smart ecosystem with IoT Technology to deliver our promise of bringing a better life through innovation.” LG Philippines Home Appliance VP Wooyoung Jeon said. “Through the SmartThinQ technology, LG has increased connectivity to help you take control of important, everyday tasks on your washing machine and refrigerator remotely–not only in terms of easy functions but also troubleshooting–all with a few taps on your smartphones”.

About LG Electronics, Inc.

LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing 82,000 people working in 119 locations around the world.

With 2013 global sales of USD 53.10 billion (KRW 58.14 trillion), LG comprises four business units ― Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance & Air Solution, and Vehicle Components ― and is one of the world’s leading producers of flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air conditioners, washing machines and refrigerators. LG Electronics is a 2014 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year.

For more news and information on LG Electronics, please visit www.LGnewsroom.com.

Utility companies were among the top 10 on Jobstreet.com for 2017

by Penny Angeles-Tan | Sep 21, 2017 | Business

JobStreet.com, the no. 1 job site in the Philippines, has just released the results of its Top Companies 2017 survey. This year, there are new entrants in the top 10, changing the face of the annual list.

Utilities firms, for the first time, have broken into the list, with electric distribution company Meralco as the overall top preferred company of jobseekers and telecommunications company PLDT Inc. at number nine.

Food and beverage conglomerate San Miguel Corporation (SMC) takes second place while tech giant Google Philippines leapfrogs to third place from last year’s eighth. As for the rest of the previously unmovable top 3, wellness multinational Nestlé Philippines takes the fourth place while the foremost business process outsourcing in the country, Accenture, is in fifth.

The only Henry Sy-led company on the list this year and the lone financial institution in the top ten, BDO Unibank, is sixth this 2017. Consumer goods giant Procter and Gamble rises and is this year’s seventh and ABS-CBN Corporation, one of the Philippines’ leading media and entertainment company, is eighth this year.

Rounding up the top companies most of the Filipino workforce prefer to work is consumer goods multinational Unilever, which was last seen in the 2015 list now takes the tenth place this year.

Recognition expands to other strong employer brands

The Top Companies Report, now on its fourth edition, is expanding to give out special awards to category and regional winners. These companies, are bring recognized for their strong performance in their respective categories and areas.

Regional awardees this year include Bank of the Philippine Islands for Central Luzon, for Shell companies in the Philippines for CALABARZON, and Aboitiz for Central Visayas. For the corporate category, awardees include Shell companies in the Philippines, Coca-Cola FEMSA Philippines and SM Investments Corporation. In the BPO category, winners are JPMorgan Chase Bank, IBM Business Services, and Convergys Philippines.

Job security matters more this time

Part of Jobstreet.com’s survey on which companies they aspire to be a part of is the question why they want to work in these firms.

Last year’s survey showed that a competitive basic salary is the primary reason when choosing a firm to work for whereas the candidates asked this year indicated that job security is the foremost reason for their consideration.

These choices indicate that professional Filipinos are more interested in the long-term gains, as factors that directly affect their professional lives such as career growth offerings and promotion, and career-enhancing training and development opportunities.

A strong leadership team that can mentor them in their professional trajectory are now more preferred, making it in the top 5 attributes of an aspirational company.

A total of 3,658 respondents participated in this year’s series of surveys that were sent out in May 2017. The respondents came from different position levels (predominantly junior executives and fresh graduates) and represented various specializations.

About JobStreet.com

JobStreet.com is a leading online job board presently covering the employment markets in Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam. JobStreet.com currently services over 230,000 corporate hirers and over 15 million jobseekers in its database.

About SEEK Asia

JobStreet.com is part of SEEK Asia, which is the leading online employment market place in Asia. SEEK Asia covers 7 countries namely Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

SEEK Asia is the extension of the Australian Securities Exchange listed company called SEEK. The company’s purpose is to help improve people’s lives through a better career. SEEK Asia’s database consist of over 500,000 corporate hirers and over 24 million candidates.

For more information about this article, or to schedule an interview with JobStreet.com Philippines, please contact: Mark Nichol Turija, Content Marketing Specialist at ma********@*******et.com or give him a call at 286-6222.

Start counting down to the 12 Weeks of LG Christmas

by Penny Angeles-Tan | Sep 19, 2017 | Awards and Competitions, Discounts, Sales, and Giveaways

Get a chance to win a trip for 2 to Korea, a Front Load Combo Washing Machine, or even a Home Entertainment System this holiday season when you participate in LG’s 12 Weeks of Christmas.

How to join:

For every single-receipt purchase worth at least P 10,000 of any LG Home Entertainment or Appliance product from any of the participating authorized LG dealers qualifies you to join this raffle.

Promo is only from September 1 to December 28, 2017 so hurry and join now! See below for the full list of the prizes and participating dealers.

Participating products to avail of the promo:

LG Televisions/Monitors
LG Audio – Home Theaters / Mini Components / Sound Bars
LG Refrigerators
LG Washing Machines
LG Airconditioners

Fill out the raffle entry that can be found at www.LG.com/PH and bit.ly/LGChristmaspromo2017.

The weekly raffle draws are scheduled as follows:

	Cut-Off	Draw Date	Prize
1^st Draw	Oct. 12 – 11:59 PM	Oct. 13, 2017	5 Days, 4 Nights for 2 in South Korea
2^nd Draw	Oct. 19 – 11:59 PM	Oct. 20, 2017	LG SJ5 320W 4K Sound Soundbar
3^rd Draw	Oct. 26 – 11:59 PM	Oct. 27, 2017	LG Top Load Smart Inverter 8kg Washing Machine
4^th Draw	Nov. 2 – 11:59 PM	Nov. 3, 2017	LG 1-Door Direct Cool Refrigerator
5^th Draw	Nov. 9 – 11:59 PM	Nov. 10, 2017	LG 0.8HP Window-Type Airconditioner
6^th Draw	Nov. 16 – 11:59 PM	Nov. 17, 2017	LG 900W Hi-Fi Audio with Karaoke
7^th Draw	Nov. 23 – 11:59 PM	Nov. 24, 2017	LG Front Load 9kg Washing Machine
8^th Draw	Nov. 30 – 11:59 PM	Dec. 1, 2017	LG 43” LED Game TV
9^th Draw	Dec. 7 – 11:59 PM	Dec. 8, 2017	LG 2-Door Top Freezer Refrigerator
10^th Draw	Dec. 14 – 11:59 PM	Dec. 15, 2017	LG 1.5HP Window-Type Airconditioner
11^th Draw	Dec. 21 – 11:59 PM	Dec. 22, 2017	LG G6
12^th Draw	Dec. 28 – 11:59 PM	Dec. 29, 2017	LG Home Entertainment System

Participating stores:

Abenson, Addessa, All Home, AMB Ambassador, Anson’s, Asian Homes, Automatic, Avid, BHF, Des Appliance, Desmark, Du Ek Sam, Echo, Emcor, ESLA (ASDA), First Family, Imperial, J&R, K-Servico, Magic, Major Brands, Ocampos, Pricewise, Reverb, RJ Homes, Robinsons Appliances, Savers (SEWI), SM Appliance, GTC-Aldis, Solidmark, 1^stMegaSaver, Western, and Wrenleys.

Deadline for submission of entries is at 11:59 PM of December 28, 2017. Winners will be notified thru the registered mail and e-mail address. Names of all the winners will also be posted on the official LG Philippines Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LGPhilippines.

Check out posters for more information.

P100,000 cash prize at the PadamihAnne sa Citymall raffle

by Penny Angeles-Tan | Sep 18, 2017 | Awards and Competitions

You can win up to P 100,000.00 cash when you watch and take part in the exciting PadamihAnne sa CityMall raffle promo!

How to join

Joining is easy!

Watch the newest Citymall commercial featuring Anne Curtis.
Answer the question: “In this video, how many Anne Curtises can you see around the CityMall logo?”
Once you have the answer simply register HERE on this link to join.

Super easy right?

But wait! Maybe you missed the newest TVC of Anne Curtis where she’s joyfully, ecstatically, and energetically enjoying the many fun things to see and do at CityMall or can’t recall the answer. Worry not for here it is again for your viewing pleasure. 🙂

Share the love!

Share this with your friends and make sure to use the hashtag #PadamihAnneSaCityMall. Who knows, you just might be the next big winner courtesy of CityMall, your everyday mall.