Smart aids Visayan students
Smart has extended support to the University of the Visayas via the provision of connectivity devices with 6 months’ worth of load allocation which will be distributed to students who have been severely impacted by Super Typhoon Odette.
This initiative is part of Smart’s bigger program called “Smart Study Program” aiming to make distance learning possible for students while face-to-face classes are suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The donated devices will specifically help the students who were massively affected by the Super Typhoon.
Google to protect elections vs cyberattacks
Google has established Project Shield that will provide extra protection against online threats to at-risk organizations and individuals during the upcoming 2022 elections.
Created with Jigsaw, Project Shield provides free unlimited protection against DDoS (distributed denial of service) attacks, a type of digital attack used to censor information by taking websites offline.
Project Shield filters out malicious traffic using Google’s infrastructure and DDoS tools. If a website is targeted by a DDoS attack, Google’s servers will block attacking traffic to keep the website up and running.
Google’s Advanced Protection Program (APP) is designed to help protect policy makers, candidates, campaign teams, journalists, and activists from cyberattacks. Ahead of the elections, Google is offering to enroll these individuals into APP to be protected against a wide variety of online threats, including sophisticated phishing attacks, malware and other malicious downloads on Chrome and Android, and unauthorized access to their personal account data (such as Gmail, Drive or Photos). As new threats are discovered, APP evolves to provide the latest protections.
Elevating the home cinema experience
Epson has launched EH-LS12000B — its latest 4K resolution home theater laser projector.
Especially designed to deliver an immersive big-screen entertainment for movie nights and competitive gaming, the EH-LS12000B promises to impress with the delivery of ultra-rich detailing and vibrant colors to recreate the ultimate larger-than-life cinematic experience from home.
With state-of-the-art technology combined with Epson’s strong track record of visual excellence, the EH-LS12000B delivers phenomenal image quality and color brightness that will not fail to impress. Representing Epson’s premium range for home projectors, the EH-LS12000B achieves up to 8.3M pixels, allowing users to enjoy movies in high definition in a dedicated home theater set up in the comfort of their own homes.
Mapúa equips high school STEM educators
To help STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) teachers cope with the challenges of teaching STEM subjects, Mapúa University in partnership with the Department of Education, has launched STEM Teach Mapúa 2.0, a free online training program aims to strengthen the quality of STEM education in the country by advancing the skills of junior high school and senior high school STEM teachers.
It is the second time Mapúa has rolled out its online teaching innovation with the initial installment being in 2018. Open to private and public-school teachers in the Greater Manila Area, the four-week program will impart Mapúa’s homegrown knowledge and techniques. It will also discuss tried and tested teaching methods used by the University.
The emphasis on STEM has become more palpable as various think tanks worldwide predict that the demand for science and technology specialists will spike.
The online training program consists of seven courses: General Mathematics, Pre-Calculus, Basic Calculus, Physics, Statistics, Chemistry, and Biology. Teacher-participants can access the micro-video lectures and presentations asynchronously and 24/7 through Mapúa’s learning management system Cardinal EDGE (Education in a Digital and Global Environment). Modules also include online assessments.
Maynilad offers desludging services
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc. is offering septic tank cleaning services to its residential and semi-business customers this February in select parts of Caloocan, Las Piñas, Makati, Malabon, Manila, Muntinlupa, Navotas, Parañaque, Pasay, Quezon City, Valenzuela, and Cavite Province at no extra cost.
The company has adopted new and more stringent protocols in the conduct of desludging services to ensure the safety of its customers who will avail of the septic tank cleaning. Maynilad requires all of its desludging personnel and vacuum truck unit operators to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), practice physical distancing, and undertake extra disinfection procedures to protect against the spread of COVID-19.
Customers residing in Barangays 160, 161, 163 to 165, 170 and 177 in Caloocan; Brgy. Almanza Uno in Las Piñas; Brgy. Bangkal in Makati; Brgy. Acacia and Potrero in Malabon; barangays under Sampaloc in Manila; Brgy. Bayanan in Muntinlupa; Brgy. North Bay Boulevard (North and South) in Navotas; Brgy. BF Homes and Sun Valley in Parañaque; barangays under Baltao, Maricaban and Pildera 2 in Pasay City; Brgy. Baesa, Bagbag and Bahay Toro in Quezon City; and Brgy. Gen. T. De Leon and Ugong in Valenzuela City may avail of Maynilad’s desludging service.
Some Maynilad customers in Cavite Province, particularly in Brgy. Habay I and Ligas I in Bacoor City; Brgy. 10-A and B, 13, 16, 18, 19 and 23 in Cavite City; and Brgy. Bayan Luma I to III in Imus City may avail of the company’s septic tank cleaning services at no extra cost.
Camella welcomes 2022 with a Sellers’ kick-off event
The country’s most trusted real estate brand Camella, heralds the new year with a Seller’s Kick-off event billed “2022% Charged”.
The online gathering, geared towards rousing the company’s sales networks and partners who all play a vital role in Camella’s vision of housing the nation, was attended by over 1,600 brokers and property specialists, representing various realty companies across the country. During the event, generous incentive packages and commission schemes as well as training programs that ensure a rewarding career with Camella, were announced. Cash prizes were given away to lucky attendees.
Vista Land’s Chief Operating Officer, Jerylle Luz C. Quismundo revealed promising ventures and partnerships, nationwide expansion of house and lot developments, unveiling of new condominium projects, as well as the launch of commercial establishments in existing communities to better serve its homeowners’ needs.
This year’s milestones will generate unprecedented growth aimed at exceeding previous years’ successes. She says, “we are setting the trend for innovation as we build and expand in ways never seen before. Camella takes on 2022 unimpeded as we tirelessly fulfill our commitment to provide every Filipino family the opportunity of home ownership.” Rallying her sales force, Quismundo adds, “our homebuyers and unit owners have trusted our experience and expertise for 45 years. Let us continue delivering our promise.”
With the pipeline projects and community enhancements in the works, Camella looks forward to a year of milestones, committing to provide an enhanced lifestyle in their existing and future communities that Filipino families will come to love. Quismundo ends by saying, “we are facing exciting times. Let us all work together towards strengthening the synergies found in our communities”
Camella is the subsidiary catering to the mid-market segment of Vista Land, the country’s top property developer. It has long been a familiar name with Filipino families both in the country and overseas. Through the years, Camella has built an immense selection of mid-priced, quality homes and condominium units in prime settings and exquisitely themed communities across our islands. Each development carries with it Vista Land’s expertise in space planning, carefully thought out architecture, and an innate knack for selecting the most accessible and attractive locations — always conveniently close to schools, business centers, transport hubs; and places of worship, entertainment, and culture.
