Juan Big Idea: Ang Biyahe Ng Henyong Marketista

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The Juan Big Idea ride is all ready for you!

Take the right trip to thrilling insights and ideas through these steps and get your tickets now for only:

• P300 - Members
• P350 - Non-Members

Juan Big Idea: Ang Biyahe Ng Henyong Marketista happening this August 28, 2016 at the University of Saint Anthony Forum, Iriga, Camarines Sur!

For inquiries and other concerns, you may contact Carl Chuidian at 0927 453 0350 or email him at pjma.cmtchuidian@gmail.com.

Sakay Na, Marketista!

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Corporate-Startup Engagement, TechTalks.PH Venture in Digital Healthcare Space

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TechTalks.ph facilitates innovation in the tech space. One such proof is its venture into corporate-startup engagement. In recent months, TechTalks.ph assisted a global pharmaceutical company in its search for innovative digital healthcare solutions.

Takeda Pharmaceuticals International and Takeda Healthcare Philippines, Inc. - the pharmaceutical company behind this groundbreaking venture was more than pleased with the results. The result of the pitching competition speaks for itself. Thus, a bold invitation to the healthcare sector to involve themselves in patient-centric initiatives.

“It’s been happening in Europe and the US where big companies work with nonconventional startups. "This is the first time I’m seeing this in the Philippines,” said Jay Fajardo - one of the judges and Chief Technology Officer of Medifi, ProudCloud CEO and Co-Founder, and LaunchGarage CEO and Founder. Dr. Iris Thiele Isip-Tan of the University of the Philippines College of Medicine added, "the First World can also learn from these new innovative low-cost solutions that are being developed here." “We can solve the same problems in a cheaper and more innovative way,” she said.

The Takeda Digital Healthcare Innovation Challenge (DHIC) panel of judges was composed of Gabriel Georgy of Takeda Healthcare Philippines, Inc., Jay Fajardo, Dr. Gia Sison who is the Global Telehealth Inc. Chief Medical Officer; Dr. Iris Thiele Isip-Tan of UP; and mClinica CEO and Founder Farouk Meralli. The 10 finalists were chosen from dozens of applicants that submitted their entries last May 10 to June 27, 2016. The entries include mobile and web solutions: from electronic medical records, to early cancer detection and diagnosis, telemedicine, wellness platform, e-prescription, and blood donation platforms.

“The time we’re in is exciting, with the opportunity to make a great leap forward. Digital innovation in healthcare is a relatively new area. We have no legacy systems encumbering us so we can develop digital solutions fairly fast,” said Farouk Meralli.

The Finder was the cream of the crop of the DHIC. It is a cloud-based Electronic Medical Record solution that can catch cancer red flags in a basic patient examination and forward them to doctor specialists. “Our app seeks to address the lack of oncologists or cancer specialists in the Philippines and the limited access especially in the provinces. Usually, medical diagnoses are not seen at all by proper specialists even if they are available,” said Ascendant Technologies President Serge Arroyo. Ascendant took home the US$10,000 cash prize.

The nine other finalists were Blood Hero (PH) - a web and mobile app for blood donation; CarinMED (Malaysia) - an electronic medical records mobile app; docHERs (US) - a digital health platform; Handy Pharmacy Onco (Thailand) -a health consulting app; MedRx (PH) - an oncology ecosystem digital platform; Hybrid Fusion FISH™ (USA), - cancer diagnostics web app; KnowCo (PH) - a cancer information mobile app; TamangAlaga (PH) - a medical records and laboratory result management system; and Renal Tracker - a web-based cancer care platform.

“Filipino patients are becoming open to digital innovation. They are going beyond the typical uses of social media and technology towards maximizing it for healthcare. I hope someday these innovative solutions would become the Pokemon Go of the health industry,” said Dr. Sison.

So what does the future hold for the tech & innovation industry working with global corporate brands? And where does the TechTalks.ph brand of passion and ecosystem building fit in these?

If you are a corporate brand looking to tap into tech startups in impacting the world. Or if you are a tech startup looking for a platform to engage with these corporate brands. TechTalks.ph has the right platform for you.

Visit TechTalks.PH’s biggest conference of the year and start your corporate-startup engagement journey with them. Geeks On A Beach happens on the 25th & 26th of August in Panglao, Bohol. For more information, visitwww.GeeksOnABeach.com or email hello@GeeksOnABeach.com

Minnesota Timberwolves Dancers and L.A. Clippers Mascot Chuck the Condor Bring Fun and Excitement to NBA 3X Philippines Presented by Panasonic

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If you want to feel how an NBA game atmosphere is like, head on out to NBA 3X Philippines 2016 presented by Panasonic at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall from August 19-21, 2016.

This year, watch the Minnesota Timberwolves Dancers—Ariel, Ashley, Courtney, Demi, Dua and McKenna—bring their high energy, fierce routines and spirited numbers on the dance floor.  Beyond being eye-catching entertainers, they will show you that they are also certified athletes.  L.A. Clippers mascot Chuck the Condor will also spread good vibes to the MOA audience by dancing, dunking and spreading the enthusiasm all around.  

The Timberwolves Dancers and L.A. Clippers mascot Chuck will join Michael Carter-Williams of the Milwaukee Bucks and interact with basketball fans of all ages at the sixth consecutive staging of NBA 3X Philippines.  The event will showcase authentic NBA entertainment, and will be highlighted by a 3-on-3 tournament featuring 200 men’s and women’s teams from all over the country.

The competitive 3-on-3 tournament includes divisions for boys (under-13, under-16, under-18, and open category), girls (under-16 and open category) and the invitation only Celebrity Division.  The Celebrity Division in the 3-on-3 tournament will bring together well-known local screen and TV personalities who will bring their games to the court. 

#OneLove: A Catalyst to Solve HIV

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“The fight against HIV and AIDS requires #OneLove,” emphasized LoveYourself Executive Director Ronivin G. Pagtakhan.

LoveYourself, an HIV testing, counseling, and peer education advocacy group, urges everyone to unite amidst diversity by joining the #One-love photo shoot on 20-21 August at the DHQ Studios, Alphaland Makati Place, Makati City by registering at go.loveyourself.ph/onelove2016.

#OneLove refreshes the organization’s annual online advocacy campaign called “WearLove,” which is a photo shoot featuring the iconic black LoveYourself shirt and propagating the message of self-worth of people from different walks of life in the fight against HIV and AIDS.

Among other social personalities and advocates, #OneLove is supported by actress-blogger Saab Magalona-Bacarro, former Pinoy Big Brother housemate and LGBTQI rights advocate Rica Paras, and Starstruck finalist turned indie actor Prince Estefan.

This campaign became even bolder as LoveYourself aims to help in realizing Miss Universe 2016 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach’s core message of influencing the youth to raise certain causes like HIV awareness that are timely and relevant in the country today.

LA Tenorio Leads TM Basketball Para Sa Bayan Clinic in Davao

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Basketball star and national player LA Tenorio leads the TM Basketball Para sa Bayan clinic in Davao City today (August 15) where the best team of young sports enthusiasts gets to participate in the National Basketball Association’s 3-on-3 competition in Manila from August 19-21, 2016.

The winning team from Davao will join the NBA 3X male 10-12 category together with their counterpart from Cebu. They will be guided by Tenorio whose advocacy centers on developing young talents with the potential to lead the country on the international basketball stage.

“Basketball has always been my lifelong passion and it is an honor to be able to share this with the Filipino youth from different backgrounds through TM Basketball Para Sa Bayan,” said Tenorio. “By recognizing their potential and empowering them to focus and hone their skills, I hope they apply the lessons learned on the court into their daily lives and become better persons.”

TM BPSB was developed by Globe Telecom, in partnership with LA Tenorio´s Method Basketball Academy, to hone the basketball skills of underprivileged youth and impart to them the value of sportsmanship and having a healthy lifestyle. It is part of a larger sports program of Globe which includes TM Football Para sa Bayan. Both promotes grassroots sports development by establishing various sports communities across the country and creating opportunities for higher learning. This advocacy reinforces TM’s commitment in the creation of a #WonderfulPH by helping the Filipino youth through sports.

“TM Basketball Para Sa Bayan is a wonderful way to showcase the talents of up-and-coming basketball players,” said Globe Director for Corporate Social Responsibility Fernando Esguerra. “Working with underprivileged communities and discovering several sports-oriented and talented children give us encouragement that we are indeed on the right track in nation-building through sports.”

Ray Guinoo, Director for TM Portfolio and Brand Management added: “We want to help the youth by providing resources to this advocacy. By nurturing their talent, feeding their passion, instilling good values, and creating opportunities, TM may be able to bring out the potential in these kids and lead them towards a better life.” TM is Globe Telecom’s value brand offering. The service has gained popularity due to its very affordable text and call promo offers.

For this year, the TM BPSB program has lined up a series of basketball clinics and 3-on-3 tournaments in various parts of the country. It has already successfully completed the Cebu leg as well as the Cavite and Bulacan legs where three teams were selected to compete in the NBA 3X 2016 male 13-15 division.

NBA 3x 2016 is in its sixth year of competition in the Philippines and is expected to be participated in by over 200 teams from all over the country. The event, based on the FIBA 3-on-3 format and rules, is guaranteed to provide basketball enthusiasts and fans the total NBA experience with Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Carter-Williams as guest NBA star.

Globe Telecom Brings Cyberwellness Program to Visayan and Mindanao High Schools

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Concerned over the online health and safety of Visayan and Mindanao youth, Globe Telecom opens its Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP) cyberwellness advocacy to all interested high schools in the regions which want to teach their students how to avoid social media mistakes and prevent them from becoming victims of cyberbullying and cybercrimes.

At the same time, Globe encourages community members such as parents and teachers to join the advocacy by nominating any school which they want to benefit from DTP. This way, they can help young people learn about responsible use of technology, be it through gadgets, website browsing, or social media platforms.

Co-designed by the Karrikins Group, DTP is composed of a series of workshops patterned after the Optus DTP in-school program where it has already reached 81,000 high school students across Australia. Globe also aims to do the same by educating as many Filipino youth on digital citizenship in view of a recent Philippine National Police report that half of the internet users are adolescents aged 17 years old and below.

“With the increasing time the youth spends online to do schoolwork or partake in online gaming and social media platforms, these young digital natives are becoming more exposed to a myriad of issues such as identity-theft and cyberbullying. Thus, we decided to bring DTP to different parts of the Philippines such as the Visayas to help guide them in making safe and responsible choices in their online activities. DTP can equip them with the knowledge and tools to protect themselves online,” said Fernando Esguerra, Globe Director for Citizenship.

DTP offers three exciting modules for students. Each module is designed to increase students’ knowledge of digital citizenship and cyber safety by taking a critical look at their online behavior and helping them develop insights into the influences of the online world and the choices they are making.

The Digital Insight workshop provides activities to help students discern proper online behavior, Digital Impact tackles issues on technology's impact on students' social activities, while Digital Ambition equips them with skills on how to use technology to achieve life goals. While all public and private schools nationwide are eligible to receive the free DTO workshops for their teachers and students, the modules are recommended for students from grades 7-12.

To nominate a school for DTP, simply fill out this form http://bit.ly/GlobeDTPNomination with the necessary details or emailbridgecom@globe.com.ph. The Globe Citizenship team will use this information to contact the school directly to arrange a schedule with them for the DTP workshops. For additional questions on DTP, you may email bridgecom@globe.com.ph.

How Globe myBusiness is Making SMEs More Marketable

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Every SME is always on the lookout for the most effective, efficient and smartest way to market their own brand. May it be through passive or aggressive marketing, these companies are seeking the best medium to excite its consumers and eventually turning them into loyal customers.

Businesses nowadays need the proper tool or platform to market their products or services. In the Philippines, the online platform has already taken over the marketing industry by storm. It has now captured various netizens, demographics and is even geographic that it is able to reach out to the target audience depending on your business’ needs.

Globe myBusiness finally introduces its managed digital advertising service, DigiAds. It aims to handhold entrepreneurs on the appropriate online content and platform to maximize its returns. DigiAds is an avenue for SMEs to be able to take control over its marketing direction.

“We know the birthing pains of every startup company and we understand their needs to boost their business. Given this, we have created an exclusive digital advertising solution for our customers to maximize their returns. We continue to go beyond just offering the products. We ensure that we are with our customers every step of the way, providing actual consultations so that they learn how to use their chosen business solutions right.” said Globe myBusiness Vice President Barbie Dapul.

Through DigiAds, business owners will be able to consult on appropriate content and platforms for their specific requirements including guidance on the overall digital campaign execution and reporting to measure the performance. With a minimum campaign or subscription period of three (3) months, Globe myBusiness customers can avail of packages starting at P4,500/month.

DigiAds’ advertising platforms include Facebook, Instagram, and Google Search. These platforms can be mixed and match depending on the customer’s budget and preference.

For more information, you may check out http://mybusiness.globe.com.ph/Solutions

Hair Loss is Inevitable, But There’s a Permanent Solution

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Do you lose hair in the shower everyday? Does your hairbrush have more hair than your head does? Is your hairline receding? Does your hair grow in patches?

Thinning hair and balding can be truly upsetting. And here’s the bomb. There are many, many reasons why we lose our hair : from using bad hair products to hereditary factors.

The truth is, around 30% of the adult population suffers from some degree of hair loss. The problem intensifies as people grow older, and hear this: thinning hair and balding is more common among men than women.

Male baldness may be caused by genetic factors and hereditary reasons. The most common of which is Androgenic Alopecia or Male Pattern Baldness wherein the hair follicles become sensitive to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that produces testosterone, resulting in the falling out of hair follicles. Hair in frontal hairline and crown areas are most sensitive to DHT and are the first to go. Over time, a horse-shoe shaped pattern of hair loss results.

Balding may also be caused by stress, disease, injuries, hormonal change like menopause, cosmetic procedures and some hair products. Thus women are not exempted from experiencing hair loss at all.

Hospitals That Treat Indigent Emergency-Case Patients Will Get Tax Deductions

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Akbayan Senator Risa Hontiveros is pushing for tax deductions for hospitals compliant to Republic Act 8344 or more popularly known as the Anti-Hospital Deposit Law.

Under Hontiveros' proposed Senate Bill No. 216, the cost of the basic emergency care incurred shall be tax deductible in favor of the said hospital or medical clinic that has given basic emergency medical services to the poor and indigent patient.

“I am confident that majority of our hospitals are compliant with the law and contributing to address the public health care gap", addressed Hontiveros. "We will make sure that their efforts in partnership with government hospitals in addressing the health care needs of our people are duly recognized and rewarded," she added.

Hontiveros, who also chairs the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, is set to call for a committee hearing on the said bill to “determine the loopholes in implementation and take into consideration the best and worst practices of the law."

“We know that there are existing cases of erring hospitals violating the law”, Hontiveros said. “We want to shed light on this matter so similar incidents will not happen in the future”, she continued.

Aside providing tax deductions for compliant hospitals, the said Senate bill also hopes to create a Health Facilities Oversight Board, chaired by a Department of Health representative. “The Board will provide a clear channel for redress of grievances by patients and ensuring their rights and welfare”, Hontiveros said.

Get the Ultimate Instax Savings with the Instax Harajuku Combo

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Since the launch of the first instax camera in the late 1990s, FUJIFILM has continued to innovate instant cameras and make them accessible in today’s digital age. Through instax, people all over the world can still experience the joy of having physical mementos of their precious memories. In celebration of reaching sales of 20 million units of instax cameras worldwide, Fujifilm Philippines has released a special package called the instax Harajuku Combo.

The Harajuku Combo includes one (1) instax mini 8 camera, one (1) pack of instax mini film glossy (10 sheets), one (1) instax film box, one (1) instax album, one (1) instax photo frame, and two (2) instax gift cards in yellow, blue, or red with the colors packaged at random.

Valued at Php5,279, save Php 1,280 when you avail the Harajuku Combo at Php 3,999.The package will be offered as a complete set and must be ordered together with the instax mini 8 camera. Customers are free to choose which colors of the instax mini 8 they intend to purchase.

Cute and compact, the instax mini 8 camera is ideal for daily use. Its popularity has grown so huge that it revived the interest of today’s millennials with cameras that allow users to print their pictures instantly.

The instax Harajuku Combo is available in Fujifilm-accredited stores and distributors nationwide this August.