by Penny Angeles-Tan | Dec 2, 2017 | Technology
LG Electronics (LG) announced the appointment of new executives to lead the Mobile Communications Company, Chief Technology Office and Global Marketing Center as part of its sweeping realignment to better address the challenges ahead. It also named the establishment of the new B2B Company, to expand upon its successful commercial operations and to consolidate existing business-to-business functions across various LG Electronics divisions.
Hwang Jeong-Hwan
Hwang Jeong-Hwan has been named president and CEO of the LG Mobile Communications Company while current president Juno Cho takes on a new role within LG’s parent company.
Mr. Hwang, who has years of experience in R&D, was closely involved in developing one of LG’s first smartphones in 2009 as head of the CTO’s Multimedia R&D Lab.
Dr. Park Il-Pyung
Dr. Park Il-Pyung, head of LG’s Software Center, will take on the role of Chief Technology Officer with current CTO Dr. Skott Ahn taking on a new position in LG Corp.
Before joining LG, Dr. Park was Chief Technology Officer at Harman International and head of the Intelligent Computing Lab at Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology. Dr. Park received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Columbia University and holds a number of patents in the field of computing.
Han Chang-Hee, most recently vice president of appliance marketing communications, has been tapped to lead LG’s worldwide marketing efforts as head of the Global Marketing Center. Brian Na, who led LG’s global marketing efforts for the past two years, will assume the role of president of LG’s Western Europe operations.
To expand upon its success in the commercial sector, LG is establishing the B2B Company to oversee all aspects of business-to-business product sales including energy, information displays, vertical solutions. Kwon Soon-Hwang, formerly head of LG’s Business Solutions Company and head of LG’s India operations, has been named president of the newly-formed B2B Company
The Convergence Business Development Center will be established to identify and initiate corporate-wide initiatives related to artificial intelligence, IoT solutions and device-to-device connectivity.
All appointments are effective as of December 1, 2017 with promotions taking effect on January 1, 2018.
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 75,000 people working in 118 locations around the world.
With 2016 global sales of USD 47.9 billion (KRW 55.4 trillion), LG comprises four business units ― Home Appliance & Air Solutions, Mobile Communications, Home Entertainment and Vehicle Components ― and is one of the world’s leading producers of flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air conditioners, washing machines and refrigerators. For more news and information on LG Electronics, please visit www.LGnewsroom.com.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Dec 1, 2017 | Discounts, Sales, and Giveaways
This Christmas, MediCard, a leading health maintenance organization (HMO), gives the best value proposition for better health for you and a loved one for 2018!
From December 1 to 3, you can buy 2 Medicard RxER cards for the price of 1! With this offer, you can avail of RxER for only P1, 998 and get second RxER card for free!
RxER is a specialized healthcare maintenance plan that covers emergencies for trauma cases, and preventive and outpatient care. It’s the perfect gift of health that you can give to friends and loved ones this Christmas.
RxER cardholders enjoy unlimited free consultations with primary care physicians and specialists, such as general surgeon, obstetrician gynecologist, and pediatrician, among others. Another benefit is a flat rate of P350.00 for consultations with other specialists and 30% discounts on laboratory and dental procedures at MediCard free-standing clinics.
Trauma patients will have a limit of P20,000 in MediCard-accredited hospitals, and an inclusive of ER fee for emergency care; professional fees and emergency medications related to trauma cases within 6 hours from the time the of incident; burns; animal bites and accidental chemical poisoning. A P5,000 limit is set for CT scan and MRI procedures.
Tetanus toxoid, anti-tetanus serum and active immunization for anti-rabies are covered, as well as ordinary casting and splint. These benefits are subject to emergency care limit. Members can avail of emergency services more than once as long as the limit is not yet reached and the incident happened within 6 hours of admission to the hospital.
Members get financial assistance of up to P50,000 for accidental death or disability.
This membership is good for one year. There is no age limit, no medical check-up required, and no “hierarchy” to follow.
To avail to this offer, just fill out the application form available at any free-standing MediCard clinics, pay for the corresponding amount, and get your card.
Check out the list of MediCard free-standing clinics at medicardphils.com/officeclinics/medicard-clinics/. To know more about the RxER, call Customer Care Hotline at 884-9999 or email in*****@***********ls.com.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Nov 30, 2017 | Technology
‘Tis the season for gift giving! For those who are wishing for a new smartphone for Christmas, get your loved ones (or yourself) a special deal with LG Mobile Philippines’ (LG) “Holiday Specials” promo. It runs from November 17 to December 31, 2017.
For those who dream of owning LG’s line of big-screen smartphones that comfortably fit in one hand, the quartet from the flagship G and Q series – LG G6+, LG G6, LG Q6, and LG Q6+ – are included in the promo.
LG G6+
Get the latest LG G6+ at SRP Php32,990. The package comes not only with a free B&O earphones, but also with a free 64GB SD card and back case worth Php3,990. Its predecessor, LG G6, can be yours at SRP Php29,990 and it comes with a free 64 GB SD card and back case worth Php3,990.
LGQ6+
The recently launched LG Q6+ is available at SRP Php14,990, and it comes with a free back case worth Php1,500. Meanwhile, the LG Q6 is available at SRP Php12,990, and it comes with a free jelly case worth Php500.
LG K Series
If you’re looking for a smartphone that delivers powerful performance and stylish design at an affordable price, the LG K series is your best bet. Under the Holiday Specials promo, you can get the LG K10 2017 at a discounted price of Php7,990 (from Php8,990). And the LG K7 is available at SRP Php5,490 and comes with a free jelly case and 8GB SD card worth Php1,000.
LG Stylus 3
This year’s highest end budget smartphone, the LG Stylus 3 is available at SRP Php11,990. A free premium case and 16GB SD card worth Php2,500 is included in the package.
You can avail of the Holiday Specials promo at any LG dealer store.
For more information about LG mobile phones, please visit www.lg.com/ph/mobile-phones.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Nov 29, 2017 | Awards and Competitions
Explore your creative side, step into the new wave of glam by creating your own makeup tutorial video and get a chance to win P100,000 in this year’s “Ever Bilena’s Big Beauty Challenge”.
Now on its second year, Ever Bilena encourages vloggers, aspiring and professional makeup artists residing in the Philippines to produce a makeup video using Ever Bilena products and following the specified weekly theme.
The video must run from one to three minutes and must show participants applying makeup on themselves. NO MODELS ALLOWED!
The weekly theme will be posted every Friday on the Ever Bilena Cosmetics Facebook page. Participants have seven days to create their videos. All entries must be uploaded by Thursday 11:59 PM on the participant’s Facebook page with the hashtags #EBBigBeautyChallengeYear2 and #everbilena. Participants can submit as many videos as they wish.
One winner will be chosen every week and will receive P15,000 cash. All weekly winners will compete in the grand finals. The contest will run from December 15 until February 22, 2018. This year’s Big Beauty Challenge winner will receive P70,000 cash and P30,000 worth of Ever Bilena Products.
Criteria for judging are:
- Ever Bilena products used in the video, 20%
- creativity, 40%
- makeup executions and skills, 20%
- and most number of views and shares, 20%
To know more about Ever Bilena and “The BIG Beauty Challenge,” visit www.everbilena.com.ph and Facebook page, www.facebook.com/everbilenacosmetics.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Nov 28, 2017 | Business
Dr. Roberto Macasaet Sr., Maxicare Healthcare Corporation’s Founder and Chairman Emeritus, has been awarded with the Outstanding Achievement in Entrepreneurship (Large Scale) at the recently concluded Philippine Marketing Association’s 38th Agora Awards. The awards night was held at the Maynila Ballroom of the Manila Hotel last November 9, 2017.
(From L-R) Mr. Jay Bengzon (representing Dr. Alfredo Bengzon of Medical City) Past Agora Awardee for Large Entrepreneurship, Category Head for Entrepreneurship -Large Scale Faye Arellano- Martinez, 2017 PMA President Arlene Padua-Martinez, Dr. Roberto Macasaet Sr., together with his son and Maxicare Chairman of the Board, Mr. Roberto Macasaet Jr., and Philippine Marketing Association’s representatives, and Agora Director Amrei Dizon.
Now on its 38th year, the Agora Awards recognize individuals who have demonstrated excellence in the field of marketing in the Philippines. They have been running since 1979, and have been held by the Philippine Marketing Association, who aims to promote the science and ethics of the marketing profession, and uphold corporate social responsibility and corporate citizenship.
Dr. Macasaet has been instrumental in shaping the way the Philippine healthcare industry does business today, through his founding of one of the first Health Maintenance Organizations in the country. He is responsible for introducing healthcare services that have allowed for more flexible options for Filipinos of all income levels and employment. His achievement is truly worthy of recognition, not only showing exemplary business prowess but also a genuine love and concern for the Filipino people’s welfare.
He is also a medical professional by trade, having received his medical degree from the University of the Philippines, and having trained at Fordham University in General Surgery, Urology, and Pathology. He was head of Makati Medical Center’s Department of Urology for three decades, and is currently a member of that hospital’s Advisory Committee. He also serves as chairman of Associated Medical and Clinical Services, and was previously chairman of Fil Hispano Ceramics, Inc.
When Dr. Macasaet founded Maxicare in 1987, the HMO industry was practically nonexistent. Today, it has evolved into the leading HMO in the country, and has the widest network of providers with over 1,000 partner hospitals and clinics, and over 56,000 affiliated physicians nationwide.
Under his guidance and business acumen, Maxicare has introduced such innovative products and services such as: the Maxicare Multifunction Card, the only HMO membership card that also serves as a lifestyle privilege card and EMV-enabled cash card; the EReady and MyMaxicare Lite, the very first prepaid healthcards in the industry; and the 24/7 TeleConsult Service, allowing Maxicare members to contact a doctor anytime, anywhere, without incurring deductions on their benefit limits.
Dr. Macasaet joins prestigious names from different industries such as William Tiu-Lim, CEO of Mega Global Corp, and Dr. Alfredo Bengzon, President and CEO of The Medical City, both of whom previously won the award.
LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing 75,000 people working in 118 locations around the world.
From December 1 to 3, you can buy 2 Medicard RxER cards for the price of 1! With this offer, you can avail of RxER for only P1, 998 and get second RxER card for free!
This membership is good for one year. There is no age limit, no medical check-up required, and no “hierarchy” to follow.
Get the latest LG G6+ at SRP Php32,990. The package comes not only with a free B&O earphones, but also with a free 64GB SD card and back case worth Php3,990. Its predecessor, LG G6, can be yours at SRP Php29,990 and it comes with a free 64 GB SD card and back case worth Php3,990.
The recently launched LG Q6+ is available at SRP Php14,990, and it comes with a free back case worth Php1,500. Meanwhile, the LG Q6 is available at SRP Php12,990, and it comes with a free jelly case worth Php500.
If you’re looking for a smartphone that delivers powerful performance and stylish design at an affordable price, the LG K series is your best bet. Under the Holiday Specials promo, you can get the LG K10 2017 at a discounted price of Php7,990 (from Php8,990). And the LG K7 is available at SRP Php5,490 and comes with a free jelly case and 8GB SD card worth Php1,000.
This year’s highest end budget smartphone, the LG Stylus 3 is available at SRP Php11,990. A free premium case and 16GB SD card worth Php2,500 is included in the package.
Now on its second year, Ever Bilena encourages vloggers, aspiring and professional makeup artists residing in the Philippines to produce a makeup video using Ever Bilena products and following the specified weekly theme.
Now on its 38th year, the Agora Awards recognize individuals who have demonstrated excellence in the field of marketing in the Philippines. They have been running since 1979, and have been held by the Philippine Marketing Association, who aims to promote the science and ethics of the marketing profession, and uphold corporate social responsibility and corporate citizenship.
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