IATF officials at SM Aura vaccine site
In line with the SM Malls’ support for the vaccination programs of local government units, the Samsung Hall at SM Aura Premier was converted into a long term vaccination site for Taguig, and the first vaccination center in BGC. IATF officials and local government officials visited at the site during the first round (from left) Senator Pia Cayetano, Chief Implementer and Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez, Taguig City Mayor Lino Cayetano, SM Aura Premier Operations Head Bernice Baculi and covid-19 testing czar Vince Dizon. The City of Taguig continues its vaccination rollout to all health workers, senior citizens, and persons with comorbidities, and assures that the process is guided by strict compliance and protocols especially to the vulnerable sectors.
Cebu Pacific delivers more COVID-19 vaccines to Tuguegarao and Palawan
Cebu Pacific flew another batch of COVID-19 vaccines to Tuguegarao and Puerto Princesa on April 16. This shipment of 35,080 doses is the fourth for the province of Tuguegarao, while Puerto Princesa’s shipment with 6,400 doses, is the second one flown by CEB.
“We are happy to be able to carry more of these life-saving vaccines to ensure timely distribution across the archipelago is unhampered. Trust that Cebu Pacific will continue to guarantee these are handled well so they arrive safely and in great condition,” said Alex Reyes, president and CEO of Cebgo.
Upon arrival at the CEB Cargo Warehouse in Manila on Friday, April 16, the vaccines were immediately kept in refrigerated containers to ensure they maintain their optimum conditions until arrival at their intended destinations.
The airline remains steadfast in supplementing local and national government initiatives to curb COVID-19 cases in the country. To date, Cebu Pacific has delivered approximately 264,000 doses across VisMin and some parts of Luzon. On April 14, CEB also flew 91,200 doses of COVID-19 vaccines to Tacloban, Cotabato, and Zamboanga.
Isuzu PH supports GMA Kapuso Foundation in fight vs COVID-19
Isuzu Philippines Corp. (IPC) turned over an Isuzu D-MAX LS A/T to GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF) last April 16.
The donation will primarily be utilized in the foundation’s ongoing Labanan Natin ang COVID-19 nationwide campaign wherein the foundation provides personal protective equipment (PPE) to public hospital health workers and border frontliners as well as grocery packs to indigent quarantined families.
IPC first forged a partnership with GMAKF back in 2018 with the commitment of providing transportation aid to the television network’s socio civic arm’s relief and emergency operations.”
Free COVID-19 insurance for essential workers
Insular Life (InLife) is strongly driving the push to offer free COVID-19 insurance to help essential workers cope with the disease.
The free insurance cover is under a program called “Chain of Protection” (CHoP), to provide financial protection to 110,000 people who work in vital, non-medical industries.
Launched in celebration of InLife’s 110th anniversary in 2020, the offer runs until Nov. 24 this year or until the 110,000 free insurance shall have been taken, whichever comes first.
The free insurance provides coverage of P50,000 for deaths due to accidents or the COVID-19 disease. CHoP also covers an allowance of P500/day for a maximum of 10 days if the patient is admitted due to COVID-19 or if the hospitalization is due to an accident. The free life insurance and hospitalization allowance is limited to 45 days upon signing up.
Sky Fiber upgrade super speed plans
Remote workers and online entrepreneurs will be able to heighten their productivity and efficiency as they achieve their daily goals with SKY Fiber’s leveled-up super speed plans.
SKY Fiber offers various plans suited to different remote work needs, which includes its best value plan 40Mbps at only P1,499/month, which is perfect for emails, some video conferencing, and browsing.
It also offers a highspeed plan of 200Mbps at only P3,499/month, which can be used for heavy and multiple online activities such as regular and prolonged video conferences, maintaining a website and social media, and more.
The leveled-up SKY Fiber Super Speed plans up to 200mbps are now available in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Cebu, Dumaguete, Bacolod, Iloilo, and Davao. While Baguio, Gensan, and Zamboanga can experience fiber-fast speeds of up to 80Mbps.
Globe extends free data access
Globe Telecom is extending free data access to the Globe eLibrary and essential learning platforms of the national government until 2022. The extension will cover school year 2021-2022.
The free access was first offered by Globe to its customers last year to make it easier for everyone to learn and get resource materials from the Department of Education and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority without incurring data charges on their Globe or TM-powered smartphones.
DepEd Commons contains online review materials and Open Educational Resources (OER) authored by public school teachers who are subject matter experts.
It also integrates the Globe eLibrary, an online platform which features eLearning videos and age-appropriate and engaging e-books ranging from storybooks for children and young adults to textbooks on core subjects such as Math, Science, English, Filipino, Music, Arts, among others.
PHL CHED Connect was developed by CHED and contains higher education course materials in text, media, and other digital assets that are useful for teaching, learning, and research purposes.
PLDT Enterprise inspires businesses to defy limits
PLDT Enterprise enjoins businesses to defy the limits of remote and hybrid work setup with its more flexible and strengthened wireless solutions.
The Wireless business pillar of PLDT Enterprise — powered by its wireless arm Smart – gives businesses a wide array of digital solutions that can improve operational efficiency and optimize work capabilities.
Smart has recently rolled out Smart 5G, setting the groundwork for new technologies and innovations in the workplace — with blinding speeds and ultra-low latency. To add to this, corporate customers can work with PLDT Enterprise in building use cases on 5G that will definitely help bridge companies in their goals of transforming operations and productivity in order to engage more seamlessly with their own customers in this new normal.
The Smart IoT Platform is now being developed, meant to provide next generation Internet of Things (IoT) for its customers, the first of its kind platform for enterprises in the Philippines.
Another offering is Smart Enterprise Postpaid, which allows businesses to access voice, SMS, and data services, powering their mobile with choice plans that fit one’s business needs and budget.
Biz LTE is Smart Bro’s Fixed Wireless Broadband service which is perfect for small offices or establishments and in vehicles and a great alternative for Fixed Broadband in areas where there are no fiber facilities such as provincial and regional areas.
PLDT Enterprise Smart Tracker is a GPS tracking system that enables users to monitor company-owned vehicles and field employees in near real time to optimize operational efficiency and security.
Another popular wireless solution brought about by the new normal in education, Bizload is a secure, convenient and web-based portal that allows companies and the academe connectivity for employees, faculty and students.
Smart Messaging Suite is an Application-to-Peer (A2P) messaging platform that enables sending high-volume SMS through an easy-to-use online account or via API or SFTP integration. Users may send scheduled or ad-hoc advisories, marketing campaigns, one-time passwords, reminders and transactional notifications.
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