‘Puso in Paris 2024’ champions Filipino athletes’ grit, glory at the Olympic Games Paris 2024
The best Filipino athletes head to Paris hungrier for Olympic gold more than ever. Following Hidilyn Diaz’s feat in breaking the Philippines’ gold medal drought, the next-generation Filipino Olympians are raring to add a few more golden wares to the country’s Olympic vault.
Smart Communications Inc. goes behind the scenes looking into the preparations of the Philippines’ elite Olympians in the mini-documentary series — ‘Puso in Paris 2024’. The series features stories of hopes and dreams, struggles and determination, victories and defeat, and, more importantly, of hearts that bear these challenges to make an archipelagic nation of more than 100 million Filipinos proud. ‘Puso in Paris 2024’ will be streamed on the Smart Livestream App for free and will be made available to all networks.
The four-part series opens with the Philippines’ Golden boy of gymnastics — Carlos Edriel ‘Caloy’ Yulo. This will be followed by the stories of Filipino boxers Eumir Marcial, Nesthy Petecio, Aira Villegas, who brave through blood, sweat and tears to punch their way to the top of the podium. Rounding up the second episode are Tokyo silver medalist Carlo Paalam and first-time Olympian Hergie Bacyadan. The third episode looks into the preparations of first-time Olympians Vanessa Sarno, Elreen Ando and John Ceniza and how they’re upholding the legacy set by Hidilyn Diaz for Filipino weightlifters. The series wraps up with world-class pole vaulter Ernest John ‘EJ’ Obiena and his pre-Paris competition schedule where he continuously sets the bar higher to rewrite his Olympic experience.
Yulo, the 24-year-old prodigy from Malate, Manila, is gunning for redemption in Paris 2024. This is his second shot at Olympic glory following his breakout stint at the Tokyo games.
In the upcoming Paris games, 22 warriors will bear the Philippine flag as they battle for supremacy among the world’s best.
‘Puso in Paris 2024’ and the Olympic Games Paris 2024 can be viewed on the Smart LiveStream App. Filipinos can also watch the ‘Puso in Paris 2024’ series on Smart Sports and Puso Pilipinas official YouTube and Facebook pages.
mWell Ventures into partnerships for healthcare of OFWs
The mWell Team headed by President and CEO Chaye Cabal-Revilla visited OFWs in Dubai to provide online consultation with Filipino doctors using the mWell app.
Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) intensifies the global expansion of mWell, the Philippines’ premier health and wellness mega app, aimed at providing healthcare services for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families across the globe.
The expansion of mWell is designed to cater to the unique healthcare needs of OFWs, ensuring they have access to quality healthcare services regardless of their location.
As the only Philippine health and wellness app available globally, mWell is being used in 140 countries worldwide with over 84,000 app users from South America, Africa, Asia, North America, Oceania and Europe.
“In keeping with our commitment to make health and wellness accessible, affordable, and available to anyone, anytime, anywhere, mWell continues to find ways to bring world-class healthcare closer to our fellow Filipinos abroad. We are here to help our OFWs conveniently consult online with Pinoy doctors who understand their needs and can provide the medical advice that they need right away. Filipino migrant workers can also share the gift of health to their families back home through affordable health passes which they may send as a gift, said Chaye Cabal-Revilla, mWell CEO and president, and MPIC chief finance, risk and sustainability officer.
mWell’s platform extends beyond telemedicine, offering a holistic approach to health and wellness. This fully integrated digital platform enables OFWs to consult with family doctors, specialists, and mental health experts 24/7. Services include consultations with internal medicine specialists, cardiologists, endocrinologists, ophthalmologists, and more.
Paying of mWell Pins thru Ding, an international mobile recharge service provider is now available. Thanks to the partnership of PLDT Global, it is now possible to access mWell passes globally with Ding. OFWs can also book video consultations, see doctors immediately, and pay for services within the app.
Filipinos working in the UAE can have access to affordable healthcare through mWell and PLDT Global’s partnership with SandBox Middle East. mWell health passes will be available for purchase at SandBox’s sari-sari convenience stores in Al Karama and Port Saeed, Dubai, with a flagship store opening in Burjman this August, featuring an mWell Kiosk for teleconsultations.
MVP firms invest in child rights advocacy
Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) conducted a four-day training to strengthen its commitment to embed Child Rights and Business Principles (CRBP) in its core operations, organized in partnership with UNICEF, the Ateneo Human Rights Center (AHRC) and with participation of PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications Inc.
This initiative is part of a broader call to promote sustainable and inclusive growth across all its tollway concessions – NLEX, SCTEX, NLEX Connector, CAVITEX, CALAX, and CCLEX – which have been at the forefront of integrating child rights and road safety into its operations.
AHRC facilitated the training sessions that included comprehensive modules on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), child labor, safe working environments for parents, and community impact assessments.
GCash, Manila Water partner to streamline payment
Manila Water has entered into a direct bills payment partnership with GCash.
The direct integration in GCash is expected to improve further and streamline the payment experience for millions of Manila Water customers.
GCash users also have the option to pay their Manila Water bills on credit or installment using the GCredit or GGives payment features, helping them meet payment deadlines in case they do not have the funds yet.
“GCash and Manila Water will work closer together to make the lives of Filipinos more convenient by giving them access to a secure bill payment platform with financing options suited according to their needs,” said Ren-Ren Reyes president and CEO of GCash mobile wallet operator G-Xchange, Inc.
With the Manila Water agreement now in place, GCash hopes to encourage more utilities and other essential service providers in the country to join the cashless ecosystem.
Newport World Resorts celebrates pride, passion, and progress
With a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), Newport World Resorts joined the world in celebrating and supporting the LGBTQIA+ community on Pride Month.
Under the theme “Bahagi Ka, Bahagi Ako, Bahaghari Natin Ito,” the country’s most multifaceted integrated resort launched a series of events and initiatives throughout June.
Employees graced Newport World Resorts’ first Pride Ball as their authentic selves. The event featured showstopping performances from Philippine’s drag stars.
Newport World Resorts also welcomed the colorful celebration with the official launch of the Thrillmakers Bahaghari Community.
Among this year’s biggest events was the livestream of Newport World Resorts’ Pride Month talk “Bongga Ka D.E.I.” which attracted over 5,200 views on social media.
Newport World Resorts culminated the month-long celebration with the launch of its Inclusion Survey to gather employees’ valuable feedback on their experiences in the workplace.
GAC Motor Santa Rosa opens
Astara-led GAC Motor Philippines launched the GAC Motor Santa Rosa outlet through a partnership with Bermaz Auto Asia.
The new and well-appointed 2,300-square meter facility is situated at Auto Asia Building on Santa Rosa-Tagaytay road, in Pulong Santa Cruz in Santa Rosa, Laguna.
GAC Motor Santa Rosa is outfitted to meet GAC’s international showroom standards, ensuring a world-class, premium experience for everyone. It is a fully equipped 3S facility (sales, spare parts, and service) ready to provide a seamless experience for all its customers.
“GAC Motor Philippines aims to maintain our strong momentum for growth with consecutive dealer openings this year, expanding our reach to Santa Rosa, Laguna. Through our new partnership with Bermaz Auto Asia, we are confident that we can bring the cutting-edge mobility solutions of GAC MOTOR to even more Filipinos this 2024,” said Franz Decloedt, brand head, GAC Motor Philippines, Astara Philippines.
