ECOVACS ROBOTICS Reimagines Household Cleaning in the Philippines With 9-in-1 DEEBOT T9 and DEEBOT N8 Launch

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ECOVACS ROBOTICS, the world's leading home service robotics maker, is bringing its world-renowned smarter cleaning experience to the Philippines with the launch of a brand new campaign, "The Best DEEBOT Lands in the Philippines." It will introduce the DEEBOT T9 Family, the company's flagship product family, and the DEEBOT N8 Family, ECOVACS' advanced robotic vacuum cleaner, to help Filipino families enjoy hands-free and effectively superior cleaning with robotic vacuum cleaners that are more powerful and intelligent than ever before.

The new launch answers what Filipino consumers wanted: smart products to make homecare simpler and multi-tasking easier. With the DEEBOT T9 and DEEBOT N8 Families, ECOVACS answers their needs by offering the latest innovative and efficient cleaning experience.

The DEEBOT T9 Family is ECOVACS' flagship robotic vacuum cleaner. It integrates cutting-edge features from other industries and the company's industry-leading innovation to go beyond the conventional robotic vacuum cleaning experience. They include:

Upgraded ECOVACS HOME App Improves Obstacle Avoidance and Navigation: o    The upgraded TrueDetect 3D 2.0 technology, with a range of 70-350 millimeters, quickly detects different obstacles at a distance. It allows the DEEBOT T9 to detect objects ten times more accurately than traditional infra-red technology. o    The combination of TrueDetect 3D 2.0 and TrueMapping 2.0 with 3D Maps allows users to quickly locate the robotic vacuum cleaner and manage various cleaning tasks on the fly. Built-in Air Freshener Provides Luxurious Cleaning Experience o    The DEEBOT T9 is the first in the industry to clean floors and freshen the air simultaneously. The built-in air freshener eliminates musty and pet odors, while a fan at the bottom spreads the fragrance evenly. Users can operate the air freshener, which uses replaceable capsules that can last up to 60 days, via the ECOVACS HOME App. OZMO™ Pro 2.0 and Auto-Empty Station Expands Cleaning Performance o    The latest OZMO™ Pro 2.0 Electric Oscillating Mopping System has a newly designed motor and movement structure that minimizes noise while its 3,000 Pa suction power enhances cleaning performance. With a high-frequency vibration of up to 480 times per minute, the Mopping System is comparable to electric mops. o    The DEEBOT T9 uses disposable mopping pads with specially-designed microfibers to absorb water evenly, efficiently capture dust, and reduce residual water stains. The composite structure removes stubborn stains on the floor.    The DEEBOT N8 Family combines premium-grade features that continue ECOVACS's commitment to superior cleaning but are more affordable. They include: TrueDetect 3D Technology Adds Precision To Object Detection o    DEEBOT N8 Family uses the ECOVACS's TrueDetect 3D technology to avoid collisions and getting entangled with millimeter-level precision. It recognizes dark surfaces better and detects the smallest obstacles, including shoes, wire cords, and small toys. It is ten times more accurate than traditional infrared technology.   Maps With 2x Coverage and 4x Accuracy o    The TrueMapping laser-based mapping and navigation technology creates floor maps in seconds, allowing the DEEBOT N8 Family to intelligently navigate and find the optimal cleaning paths for each home. o    The DEEBOT N8 Family dToF laser detection doubles the distance recognition capabilities and improves object recognition by four-fold. It can detect objects as small as two millimeters 10 meters away. Using industry-leading algorithms, the N8 Family can scan, map, and plan an efficient cleaning path faster and with more precision — a welcome benefit for larger homes. The Virtual Boundary™ function via the ECOVACS Home App restricts robot movements for privacy. More Powerful Cleaning With Upgraded Suction Power o    The Revolutionary Pressure-Retention System delivers energy-efficient high vacuum pressure at a surprisingly low noise level. The Max+ mode increases the suction power of the DEEBOT N8 and N8+ to 2300 Pa for higher performance.   OZMO™ Vacuuming and Mopping all at Once o    The ECOVACS signature OZMO™️ Mopping System can efficiently clean the whole house without repeatedly stopping to top up the water tank. Sensors on the DEEBOT N8 Family improve cleaning efficiency, and users can manually manage the water yield using the ECOVACS HOME App. o    OZMO™️ Mopping technology uses upgraded disposable mopping pads to remove over 99% of bacteria. Intelligent Control for Remote Cleaning Management o    The ECOVACS HOME App allows users to set the optimal cleaning schedules using smartphones or smart home devices such as the Amazon Echo/Dot and Google Home. The upgraded advanced mapping function allows users to customize the cleaning plan for each room.   Enjoy Hands-free Cleaning With Auto-Empty Station The Auto-Empty Station eliminates the need for users to manually empty the robot dustbins by storing the contents in its large-volume 2.5L disposable dust bag, which users all-natural paper materials and has space for up to 30 days of dust. Users can manage the Auto-Empty Station via their ECOVACS HOME App. It is compatible with all the DEEBOT T9 and N8 Family models.   Pricing and Availability The DEEBOT T9 and DEEBOT N8 Families are available today on Lazada (https://www.lazada.com.ph/ecovacs-official-store). The suggested retail prices of DEEBOT T9: PHP49,990, T9 with Auto-Empty Station: PHP69,990, N8 PHP36,990, N8 with Auto-Empty Station: PHP56,990, and standalone Auto Empty Station: PHP19,990.   As part of the 12.12 Mega promotion on Lazada, the above models are available at up to 58% discounts from December 1, 2021. The promotion also includes DEEBOT OZMO 950 at discounted with PHP13,490.   For more information, please visit ecovacs.com or connect with us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ecovacs.ph) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ecovacs_philippines).

Duterte Legacy Caravan continue s to roll out

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The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO), along with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Philippine National Police (PNP), recently launched the “Duterte Legacy: Barangayanihan Caravan Towards National Recovery” bringing the services of the government to the Filipino people, and until now it continues to roll out to different places in the country.

The latest of which will be:

 

WHAT:  * Duterte Legacy: Barangayanihan Caravan Towards National Recovery    

* Voluntary Renunciation from CTGFO and Oath of Allegiance of 100 Urban Poor Leaders/Members

 

WHEN:  November 30, 2021, Tuesday, 8:00AM

 

WHERE: Hinirang Multi-Purpose Hall, Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig City

 

EXPECTED GUESTS:      

HON. EDWIN L. OLIVARES                

RPOC Chair/City Mayor of Parañaque

USEC LORRAINE MARIE T. BADOY

PBGEN ANTONIO C. YARRA  

BGEN MARCELIANO V. TEOFILO, JR. PA

                                        

According to Communications Secretary Martin M. Andanar, since President Rodrigo Roa Duterte assumed office in 2016, his agenda of Tapang at Malasakit" resulted in a chain of positive changes in the Philippines, from the reduction of crime incidents, corruption, and other societal ills to the clearing of barangays from drugs and even from local communist armed conflict. 

Through the "Tapang and Malasakit" agenda, President Duterte institutionalize good governance in our government to which all agencies of adhere to, and this is seen with the launching of the ‘Duterte Legacy: Barangayanihan Caravan, a collaboration of government agencies, as well as volunteers from the Global Coalition of Lingkod Bayan Advocacy Support Groups and Force Multipliers. 

This campaign aims to inform the public about the government's programs, policies, accomplishments, and efforts to bring about real change to the lives of the Filipino people by showcasing real stories from the beneficiaries in their respective localities of the administration's landmark policies and programs -- a legacy and embodiment of our President's Whole-of Nation Approach. 

Further, the caravan intends to bring the basic services of the government to the grassroots level and offers on-ground activities for the participants.                          

Film prof’s first try at animation goes places

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A first attempt at directing an animated film by the founder and former chairperson of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Digital Filmmaking Department has been selected to compete in three different film festivals this December.

Jag Garcia’s “I, Labyrinth” is part of the official selection of the Paradise and Valencia Indie Film Festivals based in Hungary and Spain, respectively, as well as the Oroquieta Film Festival 2021 in Misamis Occidental. Paradise and Valencia IFF are both monthly film competitions while the Oroquieta filmfest runs from November 28 to December 4.

In “I, Labyrinth,” The Pilgrim finds himself lost amid the chaos of modern life. He comes upon a labyrinth where its center calls to him. As he journeys through the labyrinth, he faces the obstacles that keep him from reaching the center: himself.

“This project was born when I was teaching an elective in basic video production for non-film students. Evonne Limsui, an architecture student enrolled in the class, reached out to me. She was entering a silent book competition and did not have anyone around her to consult with regarding the story, its structure, or how to communicate the narrative visually and without words,” Garcia recalled.

“She presented me with a simple story, but one rich in meaning and metaphor. She showed me her concept art as well, and from that point I was hooked – aside from helping her with the book competition, I asked if we could collaborate to turn the story into an animated film. She agreed,” the writer-director and film educator, who has been teaching at Benilde for 20 years now, added.

Apart from Limsui, Garcia also collaborated with assistant directors Trixie Vertera and Justine Garcia, editor Anya Fajardo, sound designers Xyron Parapara and Tyrone Luanzon, and musical scorer Tala Gil.

Garcia, who began professional media work during his sophomore year in college and has since spent 30 years in various fields of the media industry, gained “a greater degree of respect” for people who work in animation after working on the project.

This is also reflected in his latest work. “If we consider that a labyrinth is an ancient spiritual exercise for meditation, prayer, and contemplation, this film project was that for me. It was a chance to focus, to consider, to get – and stay – on a path towards a center. It was a journey of discovery, introspection, and realization,” he stressed in his director's note.

Garcia is a recipient of the Senior Artist for Asia Fellowship at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia where he earned his Masters in Cross Disciplinary Art and Design. He is also a co-author of “The Media Kit: A Frame-by-Frame Guide to Visual Production,” a contributor to “The Encyclopedia of Philippine Art” of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, a developer of Department of Education modules and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority curricula for Media Arts, a corporate trainer, and an avid underwater photographer.

The animation is part of “Puzzles of the Self” in the Oroquieta filmfest’s Amihanan Shorts Competition (Luzon Short Films). Under this set are “films that evoke our process of self-discovery, preservation, determination, identity, and acceptance.” The films may now be viewed online for free in their Virtual Theater at Cinema Archipelago: https://vimeopro.com/cinemarchipelago/oroquieta-film-festival-2021.

“I, Labyrinth” is also available at the DLS-CSB Center for Campus Art website as part of the online art exhibition “To Differ Digitally 2: Love and Dissent in the Time of Pandemic” (https://www.benildecampusart.com/exhibit/to-differ-digitally) co-curated by CCA director Gerry Torres and Karen Ocampo-Flores.

Joining Garcia in the exhibit are his fellow film educator and filmmaker Seymour Barros Sanchez, motion graphics artist and designer Yolec Homecillo, multimedia designer Hannah Sison, 3D artist Volty Garcia, graphic designer and writer Katrina Juane, visual communicator Vanessa Puente, visual artist Emily Mones, designer, writer and artist Brian Bringas and graphic designers Dino Brucelas and Rafael Liao, writer and designer Ericka Garalde, multidisciplinary artist Teta Tulay, event consultant Mito Tubilleja, writer and content developer Penny Angeles-Tan, photographer Jay Javier, and animator Benjie Marasigan. The artist-educators are part of the DLS-CSB New Media Cluster faculty under Associate Dean Maria Sharon Mapa Arriola. This is the second time in four years NMC collaborated with CCA.

For more information about the exhibit and other projects, visit CCA’s social media accounts on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BenildeCampusArt), Twitter (https://twitter.com/csbcampusart), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/benilde.campusart/) and YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/BenildeCampusArt).