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PHL creators top contributor to Klook affiliate program

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by Miguel Hanz L. Antivola, Reporter

Travel platform Klook said the Philippines has contributed 76% to the revenues of its affiliate program for nano and micro social media creators.
“Filipinos are such natural content creators – creative, informative, and entertaining – with a knack for genuinely engaging with their audiences,” Michelle Ho, general manager of Klook Philippines and Thailand, said in a statement on Wednesday.
“We are amazed at how they draw on their unique perspectives to connect with their followers locally and globally,” she added.
“They’ve become one of our strongest allies in advocating for finding joy in travel and exploring the Philippines and the rest of the world.”
Klook noted that nine out of 10 millennial and Generation Z travelers were dependent on social media recommendations for trip bookings, with its Asia Pacific market making up 80% of the company’s mobile bookings.
The Klook Kreator Program has grown to cater to a global community of 15,000 creators in 13 social media platforms with 1.5 billion impressions as of last year, it added.
The Philippines comprised about 12% of its base with over 1,800 creators participating in the affiliate program.
Klook reached its highest single-day sales last year, with $100 million and 200 million online impressions, which it noted to be driven by user-generated content in Asia Pacific.
Additionally, it revealed Manila Ocean Park and Enchanted Kingdom as the top attractions in the Philippines.
It also found Shinkansen, or bullet trains that operate at the highest rail speed, as the most availed Klook offering in the local market.

Registered births, marriages down from Jan. to Aug.

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by Bernadette Therese M. Gadon, Researcher
Registered births and marriages in the Philippines dropped from January to August last year, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Friday.
Preliminary data from the Vital Statistics report showed births during the first eight months of 2023 reached 775,762, lower than the 909,512 births logged during the same period in 2022.
Similarly, 263,752 marriages were logged during the first eight months of 2023, lower the 308,096 marriages recorded in the same period in 2022.
The number of deaths recorded from January to August in the same year also fell by 10.7% to 402,338 – down from 450,370 in 2022.
January logged the highest number of births (127,555) and deaths (60,640) last year, while February saw the most marriages (50,900).
Among regions, the biggest decline in births was recorded in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Mimaropa, and Eastern Visayas.
BARMM, the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), and Eastern Visayas had the least recorded number of marriages with a total of 770, 5,101, and 9,046 from January to August 2022.
BARMM, Central Visayas, and Davao Region logged the lowest deaths during the period.
In a separate report by the PSA, ischaemic heart disease remains the leading cause of death nationwide with 76,901 logged as of August 2023 (19.1% of deaths recorded). This number is 6.5% less than the 82,245 recorded during the same period in 2022.
Rounding the top five causes of death are neoplasms (10.5% share), cerebrovascular diseases (10.2%), diabetes mellitus (6.3%), and Pneumonia (5.9%).

Temporary visa-free entry, VAT refunds sought to boost tourism — PSAC

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by Miguel Hanz L. Antivola, Reporter
The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) – Tourism Sector has suggested providing 30-day visa-free entries and value-added tax refund schemes for tourists to boost the Philippines as a global destination.
Public-private partnerships for regional airports are also sought to drive demand and increase international airlines and routes operating, the group proposed in a meeting with President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Thursday.
It also motioned for improved incentives to expand the hotel industry for regional competition.
“Our recommendations are rooted in a collaborative effort to position the Philippines as a premier global tourism destination,” Sabin M. Aboitiz, PSAC lead convenor and Aboitiz Group president and chief executive officer, said in a statement on Friday.
“By showcasing our unique culture, cuisines, and natural beauty, we believe we can create a holistic and unforgettable experience for tourists,” he added.
The Tourism department said the industry generated P404.02 billion in revenue in the first 10 months of last year, after over 4.63 million foreign tourists visited the Philippines, a growth from 190% in the same period in 2022.
The international visitors are equivalent to “96% of our target,” Tourism Secretary Esperanza Christina G. Frasco said during a briefing in California in November, adding that projected revenue over the full year is $7 billion.
Tourism’s direct gross value added accounted for 6.2% of gross domestic product in 2022, higher than the 5.2% share in 2021, preliminary data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed.
Mr. Aboitiz noted the development of strategic campaigns from PSAC-Tourism, inspired by the region’s success stories, to showcase native cuisines and the country’s capacity to host major sporting events. – Reuters

2023: banner year for Torre Lorenzo; sets the tone for 2024

TLDC was named as the Best Boutique Developer in PropertyGuru’s 2023 Philippines Property Awards, as well as Best Integrated Work from Home Development for 3Torre Lorenzo, Best Co-living Space for lyf Malate Manila, and Best Alternative Accommodation Development for lyf Malate Manila.

The start of the new year is an opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments and lessons from the past year. For Torre Lorenzo Development Corp. (TLDC), 2023 was another banner year, highlighted with launches, openings, and turnovers.

As the company prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2024, here’s a lookback at last year’s noteworthy achievements of the pioneer in premium university residences in the country:

Elevating lifestyles

Torre Lorenzo has always been bullish in the Davao Region. One of its remarkable moves last year is the launch of Crown Residences, its first premium residential development in Davao City. It is part of Tierra Davao, Torre Lorenzo’s integrated-use development that is home to its hospitality developments, dusitD2 Davao and Dusit Thani Residence Davao.

In June 2023, as part of expanding its hospitality portfolio in Manila, the Company opened The Suites at Torre Lorenzo Malate and lyf Malate Manila — two hospitality developments in partnership with The Ascott Limited. Both properties are enjoying good reception from their respective markets.

In September 2023, it started to turn over units of Torre Lorenzo Loyola, a premium residential development in Quezon City, and launched a sequel West Tower right beside it two months after.

In Lipa, Batangas, construction commenced for Merano, the second residential tower in Tierra Lorenzo Lipa.

Powering sustainable luxury

In 2023, Torre Lorenzo also announced that Dusit Thani Lubi Plantation Resort, its flagship hospitality development in Davao de Oro, has started to use clean and renewable solar energy. It unveiled a 756-unit solar farm with an output of 415.8kWp, equivalent to 6,084 trees planted yearly. The energy generated would reduce carbon emissions by 251 metric tons annually.

Enabling more communities

As it continues to grow, Torre Lorenzo also strengthened its efforts to engage with the communities it does business with.  Last year, it turned over a child development center and educational materials to the children of Barangay Pindasan, Mabini, Davao de Oro. It also partnered with Montessori educators Corazon Aguinaldo-Lim and Karen Ann Vera for a teacher’s training session for Pindasan’s child development workers.

Education has always been important to TLDC. In its continuing support for the educational needs of its host communities, Torre Lorenzo donated 500 bags with school supplies to public school students in Mandug, Davao City, and Pindasan, Davao de Oro.

It also turned over the second tranche of its scholarship support to the Armed Forces of the Philippines Education Benefit System Office (AFPEBSO) amounting to P1 million. This is part of a partnership agreement to fund scholarships worth P10 million over a 10-year period for college-aged beneficiaries of military servicemen and women who were killed in action.

Forging meaningful partnerships

TLDC forged partnerships to enhance community experiences. Last year, it partnered with De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde Multimedia Art students to help highlight Manila City’s historic and dynamic character on the walls of its co-living residences, lyf Malate Manila.

TLDC also sealed a partnership with the National University Lipa (NU Lipa) in Lipa City, Batangas for the accommodation of the university’s faculty, staff, and incoming students for AY 2023-2024 (foreign and local). The partnership will support the growing demand for quality education and accommodation in emerging urban centers like Lipa City.

Earning industry recognitions

For the third time, TLDC was named as the Best Boutique Developer in PropertyGuru’s 2023 Philippines Property Awards. It also received the following awards during the event: Best Integrated Work from Home Development for 3Torre Lorenzo, Best Co-living Space for lyf Malate Manila, Best Alternative Accommodation Development for lyf Malate Manila.

For the second consecutive year, TLDC was also recognized as one of HR Asia’s Best Companies to Work For in Asia as well as one of the Most Caring Companies in Asia.

A milestone year

2024 is a big year for Torre Lorenzo. As it celebrates its 25th year, it also reaffirms its commitment to its vision of designing for tomorrow, and look forward to exciting things ahead.

It will continue to solidify its position as the pioneer in premium university residences as it diversifies its portfolio with other product categories.

Pipeline projects to watch out for from TLDC in its milestone year includes a residential development in the university belt in Manila that features young and hip spaces for the students in the area.

In Quezon City, plans for a more luxurious and exclusive residential tower within the neighborhood of Torre Lorenzo Loyola is under way.

In Davao, an enhanced sequel to Crown Residences will be introduced to supplement the other developments in Tierra Davao where dusitD2 Davao and Dusit Thani Residence Davao are also located.

The much-anticipated Dusit Princess, the first international-branded hotel in Batangas located at Tierra Lorenzo Lipa will start construction.

“2023 was a good year for Torre Lorenzo. With our pipeline projects in Manila, Lipa, and Davao, we are bullish and are looking to ride our growth momentum this 2024,” says Lorenzo.

 

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BOP position swings to $3.7B surplus in 2023

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By Keisha B. Ta-asan, Reporter

The country’s balance of payments (BoP) position swung to a surplus in 2023, exceeding the projection of the central bank, amid higher inflows of remittances, trade in services, and national government foreign loans.

Data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Friday showed the full-year BoP stood at a surplus of $3.67 billion in 2023, a turnaround from the $7.26 billion deficit in 2022.

Last year’s excess was also more than three times (233%) the $1.1-billion expectation of the BSP.

Philippines: Balance of Payments (BoP) position“This development reflected mainly the improvement in the balance of trade alongside the higher net inflows from personal remittances, trade in services, and foreign borrowings by the National Government (NG),” the BSP said.

The BoP shows a glimpse of the country’s transactions with the rest of the world. A surplus shows that more funds came into the country, while a deficit means more money fled.

In December alone, the BoP surplus rose by 4.9% to $642 million from the $612-million excess in the same month in 2022. It was also a turnaround from the $216-million shortfall in November 2023..

“The BOP surplus in December 2023 reflected inflows arising mainly from the NG’s net foreign currency deposits with the BSP, net income from the BSP’s investments abroad, and the BSP’s net foreign exchange operations,” the central bank said.

The BoP surplus in December was largely due to the maiden issuance of the government’s Sukuk bonds last month, Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. Chief Economist Michael L. Ricafort said in a note.

The Philippines raised $1 billion from the sale of 5.5-year Sukuk bonds in early December. The net proceeds from the Sukuk bonds completed the government’s external funding target that will be used for general purposes, including budgetary support.

Continued growth in dollar inflows to the country also supported the BoP, which mitigated the impact of a wider trade deficit in recent months, Mr. Ricafort said.

The Philippines’ trade-in-goods deficit jumped by 26.3% to $4.69 billion in November, from the $3.72-billion gap a year ago, latest data from the local statistics agency showed. It marked the widest trade deficit in seven months.

At its end-December position, the BoP reflects a gross international reserves (GIR) level of $103.8 billion, inching up by 1.07% from the $102.7 billion as of end-November.

The level of dollar reserves is enough to cover 7.8 months of imports of payments and services and primary income. It is also about six times the country’s short-term external debt based on original maturity and 3.8 times based on residual maturity.

“Going forward, any improvement in BoP data and in GIR data for the coming months could help provide greater cushion/support/buffer for the peso exchange rate versus the US dollar especially against any speculative attacks,” Mr. Ricafort said.

Better BoP data could also help strengthen the country’s external position, he added.

China Banking Corp. Chief Economist Domini S. Velasquez said anticipated rate cuts from central banks globally will help the country’s BoP position this year.

The BSP is widely expected to start cutting borrowing costs in the second half of the year amid easing inflation.

The Monetary Board hiked interest rates by 450 basis points (bps) from May 2022 to October 2023. This has brought the key policy rate to 6.5%, the highest in 16 years.

Inflation stood at 3.9% in December from 4.1% in November, settling within the 2-4% government target for the first time in nearly two years. Year-to-date, inflation averaged 6%.

The central bank projects a BoP surplus of $400 million this year, equivalent to 0.1% of the economy.

Philippines suspends onion imports

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MANILA — The Philippines’ agriculture ministry said on Friday it has ordered the suspension of onion imports until May to protect domestic farmers.

The ban can be extended up to July depending on domestic harvest of the high value crop, the ministry said in a statement.

A supply glut in the Philippines has significantly pushed down prices of onions over the past year, according to government data. — Reuters

Get ready for an AweSM Sinulog experience at SM City Cebu

Celebrate Sinulog, the country’s grandest festival, at your favorite SM City Cebu. Immerse yourself in the excitement of festive events at the core of the Sinulog Festival this month of January.

The Sinulog Festival in Cebu is a vibrant and deeply-rooted religious celebration that traces its origins to the Feast of the Sto. Nino.

SM City Cebu offers a vibrant and culturally rich experience for both locals and tourists this Sinulog 2024.

RELIGIOUS EXHIBITION

To start off the celebration, SM City Cebu and Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. present the Treasures of Devotion, a virtual exhibition of religious objects or objects of devotion. Through photo and video documentation, the religious objects found in diocesan and parish museums and private collections in Cebu were catalogued, unearthing layers of memories and experiences accrued by generations of believers and discovering stories of faith and devotion as shown, shaped, and sustained by these religious artifacts. The exhibition is located at the first level of the North Wing, and is ongoing until Jan. 31.

FUN & ENTERTAINMENT FOR FAMILIES & FRIENDS

Celebrate Sinulog in bold and vibrant hues! Islands Souvenirs’ Cut & Style at SM City Cebu invite you to explore their Sinulog Merch pop-up store for the best fusion of tradition and contemporary style this year. Check-out the Cut & Style booth at the lower ground level of SM City Cebu.

COLORFUL INSTALLATIONS

Take a picture at SM City Cebu’s AweSM Sinulog Square installation located at the North Wing Atrium, and experience a haven of festivity, where tradition meets modern splash of colors and rhythms.

MOUTHWATERING LOCAL DISHES

Food lovers check this out! Visit the StrEATs of Cebu booths where one can enjoy a gastronomic feast of Cebu’s lechon and other Cebu delicacies located at the lower ground level of the main mall.

HUGE DISCOUNTS & PROMOS

Shoppers will also enjoy huge discounts and exciting promos in the Sinulog Sale from Jan. 19 to 21. Get into the festive spirit with a great selection of sale items of up to 50% off mall wide.

And to complete the Sinulog experience, witness the AweSM Cebu Dance Parade around the mall from Jan. 19-21 beginning at 10A.M.

Dive into the festive feels this Sinulog 2024 and experience an ultimate #AweSMFestival.

For more updates, checkout SM City Cebu (Official) on Facebook or Instagram.

 

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Australian consumers increasingly spend only on bargains – Westpac data

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SYDNEY – Australian consumers are tending to spend only when there are bargains to be had, as punishing home loan payments and cost of living pressures weigh on overall outlays, data from Westpac showed on Friday.

The Westpac Card Tracker Index stood at 137.2 for the week ending Jan. 13, up 3 index points from mid-December, but on a quarterly basis, spending fell as shoppers forked out less on services such as travel and dining out.

The base of 100 reflects average activity in 2019.

“The Christmas-New Year period has been a sporadic one for consumer-related card activity with bursts around key sales weeks followed by sharp pull-backs,” said Matthew Hassan, a senior economist at Westpac.

“The picture is broadly consistent with consumers more actively seeking out discounts to deal with cost of living pressures.”

Separate data from ANZ on Friday showed a solid seasonal uplift in non-food retail spending in the last quarter of the year thanks to the increasing popularity of Black Friday sales, but the level of spending remained low.

The official retail sales figures, due on Jan. 30, are likely to show consumer spending turned soft again after a jump in November, which would reinforce wagers that the Reserve Bank of Australia will not have to raise rates further in February.

All of Australia’s major banks have called a peak in interest rates. Both Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Westpac expect the first rate cut in September, while NAB and ANZ predict it will come in November.

“As we move into the second half of the year, we think that the combination of fiscal easing, slower inflation and a rate cut in November will support spending,” ANZ analysts said in a note. – Reuters

Japan Airlines names former cabin attendant as first female president

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TOKYO – Japan Airlines named its first female president on Wednesday, a former cabin attendant who rose through the ranks to senior management, taking a deeply symbolic step in a country struggling to close a vast gender gap at work.

Mitsuko Tottori, a senior managing executive officer who joined JAL in 1985, the year it suffered one of the worst crashes in airline history, will become president from April 1, it said in a statement.

The appointment comes as Japanese companies face increasing pressure to boost gender diversity and tackle a gender pay gap that is the worst among the Group of Seven nations and almost double the average of the OECD grouping of advanced economies.

“There are female employees out there who are struggling with their career steps or going through big life events,” Ms. Tottori told a news conference.

“I hope my appointment as a president can encourage them, or give them the courage to take the next step.”

The change comes as the airline seeks to recover from the pandemic-era downturn and tourists flock back to Japan.

Airline safety is under a fresh spotlight after a collision between a JAL plane and a Japanese Coast Guard aircraft at Tokyo’s Haneda airport this month. All 379 people aboard the airliner escaped as it burst into flames.

JAL has said Tottori acquired a “high level of insight and field experience” in safety operations and service.

The current president, Yuji Akasaka, will become chairperson while continuing to hold a representative director title, the airline said in its statement.

Yoshiharu Ueki, the current chairman, will retire from his post in April and leave the director position upon shareholder approval in June.

JAL has set itself a target for women to make up 30% of managers across the group by the end of the fiscal year to March 2026.

By the end of March 2023, the corresponding figure was 22.8%. – Reuters

BSP: Rate hike transmission significant

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MANILA — The pass-through effect of the Philippine central bank’s series of rate hikes since 2022 has been “quite significant”, a senior central bank official said on Friday.

“In all the rates that we were monitoring, pass throughs are quite significant so transmission is intact,” Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Deputy Governor Francisco G. Dakila Jr. told reporters.

Since May 2022, the BSP has hiked its benchmark rate by a total of 450 basis points to rein in inflation. In December, it kept its policy rate steady at 6.5% for a second straight meeting.

Headline inflation last month returned to target to 3.9%, but average inflation for 2023 stood at 6.0%, well above the central bank’s 2%-4% target.

The rate-setting monetary board will meet on February 15 to review interest rates. — Reuters

North Korea says tests underwater nuclear drone, criticizes US-led joint drills

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SEOUL — North Korea has conducted a test of its underwater nuclear weapons system in a protest against this week’s joint military drills by South Korea, the United States and Japan, state media KCNA said on Friday.

The test of the “Haeil-5-23” system, a name North Korea has given to its nuclear-capable underwater attack drones, was carried out by the defence ministry’s think tank in the waters off its east coast, the report said, without specifying a date.

The ministry’s unnamed spokesman accused the United States, South Korea, and Japan of “getting frantic” with military exercises, warning of “catastrophic consequences.”

The three countries’ navies held their three-day regular drills until Wednesday, alongside the US aircraft carrier Carl Vinson, as part of efforts to improve their responses to Pyongyang’s evolving nuclear and missile threats.

“Our army’s underwater nuke-based countering posture is being further rounded off and its various maritime and underwater responsive actions will continue to deter the hostile military maneuvers of the navies of the US and its allies,” the North Korean ministry spokesman said in a statement, according to KCNA.

North Korean state television has aired previous atmospheric explosion tests, which have been monitored by US and South Korean authorities, but the reported underwater weapon has not been independently verified.

Dubbed “Haeil,” which means tsunami, the new drone system was first reportedly tested in March 2023, and state media said it was intended to make sneak attacks in enemy waters and destroy naval strike groups and major operational ports by creating a large radioactive wave through an underwater explosion.

The latest reported underwater test came days after North Korea fired a new intermediate-range, solid-fuel hypersonic missile, which Washington, Seoul, and Tokyo condemned as a serious violation of UN Security Council resolutions.

The three allies’ nuclear envoys gathered in Seoul on Thursday, also condemning Pyongyang’s arms trade with Russia and increasingly hostile rhetoric, just as North Korea’s foreign minister visited Moscow and met with President Vladimir Putin. — Reuters

Skyworth unveils brand ambassador, awards ten ‘Sky Heroes’

From L-R: Sparkle GMA Artist Center Talent Manager Jan Navarro, Sparkle GMA Artist Center Assistant Vice-President for Talent Imaging and Marketing Anne Puno-Ignacio, Sparkle GMA Artist Center Vice-President Joy Marcelo, Skyworth Brand Ambassador Gabbi Garcia, Skyworth General Manager James Sun, and Skyworth Marketing Director Frank Guo — All photos by Mong Pintolo/The Philippine Star

Skyworth Philippines announced the official launch of Gabbi Garcia as its first and newest brand endorser and recognized its awardees for the Sky Hero Awards in their event at Alta Guia in Taguig last Jan. 12.

Guests were encouraged to come wearing modern barong and Filipiniana, establishing the ambiance of celebration not just of technology and entertainment but also the rich cultural tapestry of the Philippines.

Beyond the role of an actress and global endorser, Ms. Garcia is also a visionary and empowered woman. Along with this, she advocated for positive change, evident in her life advocacies on body positivity, women empowerment, mental health awareness, gender inclusivity, and many more which was fitting for the role of an “EyeCon.”

Gabbi Garcia with Skyworth’s 86″ SUE7800 Google TV

Ms. Garcia’s role as the “EyeCon of EyeCare TV” extends beyond endorsing technology. It symbolizes a visionary trendsetter empowering women and inspiring a generation to see the world differently.

The program covered her introduction as Skyworth’s brand endorser, an interactive Q&A session with members of the press, an official contract signing, and the brand’s messaging to the public.

Gabbi Garcia elegantly graces the stage in her modern-styled Filipiniana alongside the event host, Jing Castaneda.

Furthermore, Skyworth announced the awardees for the Sky Hero Awards, a recognition program in partnership with Junior Chamber International (JCI) to honor unsung heroes contributing to community rebuilding after the COVID-19 pandemic.

This awarding sought to further highlight the goal of Skyworth Philippines as a brand deeply rooted in Filipino culture and committed to creating an authentic and meaningful connection for the Filipino community.

The Sky Hero Award was aligned with the JCI RISE initiative, which stands for Rebuild-Invest-Sustain-Evolve. Its main purpose was to lift up individuals and communities who suffered during the pandemic era.

The Sky Hero Award was categorized into three categories: Business Recovery, Workforce Empowerment, and Mental and Physical Health Awareness.

The first SkyHero Awardees, composed of a diverse group including teachers, government employees, volunteers, social workers, a physician, an entrepreneur, and a salt farmer coming from different parts of the Philippines

The awardees represented a diverse range of community heroes who, despite the challenges, have made significant impact. These inspiring individuals include:

  1. Agnes S. Begino, a dedicated community social worker contributing to economic development, workforce empowerment, and mental health preservation
  2. Alladin Cuevas, a barangay chairman from Tondo, Manila who demonstrated exceptional leadership and service during challenging times
  3. Dr. Dex Macalintal, a physician from Lipa City, Batangas, recognized for promoting physical and mental well-being through innovative strategies
  4. John Jeffrey M. Dela Rea, a public school teacher focusing on child education and reading comprehension, addressing the decline in education during the pandemic
  5. Juvien Galano, an advocate of sustainable waste management, promoting the circular economy and responsible consumption
  6. Marivic Abunales Baston, a pioneer teacher in digital blended education, implementing innovative learning methods for students in Quezon City
  7. Mary Val Antoinette Urian, a barangay councilor from Meycauayan, Bulacan, who demonstrated resilience and compassion in supporting various community needs
  8. Suzette A. Prieto, a women’s rights advocate and public school teacher who empowers women and promotes mental and physical health
  9. Trisha-Marie O. Albeus, an advocate of sustainable mushroom production, addressing economic challenges in their community; and
  10. Wilfredo Dayrit, a salt farmer from Noveleta, Cavite who preserves traditional salt-making practices and promoting workforce empowerment

These awardees were honored not only for their individual achievements but also for their collective impact on community development, reflecting Skyworth’s commitment to positive social change.

Skyworth Chinese and Filipino executives wearing the traditional Barong and Filipiniana attire

The awarding was presided over by James Sun, general manager of Skyworth Philippines, and was graced by the presence of Ms. Garcia, alongside representatives from JCI.

The awardees received Skyworth products, cash prizes for seed funding, starting capital or training scholarships, and trophies.

Moreover, the appreciation given to the awardees transcended material rewards by virtue of the inspiration they inculcated in each of their communities through their stories of hard work, perseverance, and hope.

 

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