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AMDABiDSS-Health launched to enhance disease surveillance in Mindanao

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In an effort to support local government units and their corresponding health systems and agencies in Mindanao, Malayan Colleges Mindanao, in cooperation with the University of the Philippines – Mindanao, have launched the Center for Applied Modeling, Data Analytics and Bioinformatics for Decision Support Systems in Health (AMDABiDSS-Health). The virtual launch, which representatives from various universities, organizations, and the DOH attended, promoted a deeper collaboration between the academe and public policymakers and leaders.  AMDABiDSS-Health is the first-ever niche research center in Mindanao that utilizes interdisciplinary quantitative approaches to improve the disease surveillance and mitigation techniques of COVID-19 in the area.  Scientific research focused on health care has been vital in addressing the effects of the pandemic worldwide. With the establishment of AMDABiDSS-Health, local communities have a better chance to battle the waves of infections that the virus has brought. Malayan Colleges of Mindanao president and CEO Dr. Dodjie Maestrocampo emphasized […]

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World Health Day 2022

Cleene CLIO makes clean teeth possible for families this World Oral Health Day 2022

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On World Oral Health Day, Cleene CLIO invites everyone to celebrate by practicing proper oral healthcare with their families. A product of proudly Filipino company PHILUSA Corporation, Cleene CLIO has been an ardent supporter of this global oral health initiative, especially with oral care given less priority during the pandemic when accessibility to dentists and visits to oral health facilities were challenging at the height of the lockdowns. To emphasize the importance of good oral health practices at home, Cleene CLIO has partnered with Manila Water Foundation and Philippine Dental Association to provide oral health kits to various barangays and schools as part of this year’s World Oral Health Day activities. Over 2,000 health kits containing Cleene CLIO toothbrushes and Dental Floss Premium from Cleene CLIO and PHILUSA were distributed to 12 barangays and to the chosen hygiene facility in Dinalaonan Elementary School in Pangasinan. And as a special treat […]

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GCash and TNG Wallet partnership offers faster remittance for OFWs in HK

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To provide a more accessible and convenient digital financial solution for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families, GCash, the Philippines’ popular mobile wallet, has teamed up with TNG Wallet, a P2P mobile remittance app in Hong Kong. With just a few taps on their mobile phone, Filipino migrants in Hong Kong can now send money directly to their loved one’s GCash Wallet via the TNG Wallet app, both of which they can download for free on Google Play or the App Store. “Together with TNG Wallet, we are very excited to introduce this digital remittance solution for OFWs in Hong Kong as we share the same goal of providing safe, fast, and seamless digital financial solutions for our customers. GCash strives to continue its efforts to make OFWs’ lives easier and better wherever they are,” said GCash President and CEO Martha Sazon. With this partnership, OFWs in Hong Kong […]

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TikTok sensations Davao Conyo & Yumi share how SKY Fiber helps them achieve online success

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Discover the ‘swak’ internet plan for you Internet TikTok content creators Phillip Hernandez, a.k.a. Davao Conyo who is known for his funny skits, and Yumi, one of TikTok’s biggest bird moms, unpacked their journey to fame and factors that affect their success during SKY Fiber’s “Swak Na Swak” Media Launch event.   For online personalities Yumi and Phillip, who have been creating content for about four years already, the internet definitely has a major impact in their life as they earn from the branded videos they post on social media platforms, Facebook and TikTok.   Phillip, who currently has 3.8 million collective followers on Facebook and TikTok for his ‘smooth promotion’ comedy skits as Davao Conyo, has a knack for performing ever since he was young.  Around late 2017, he posted a funny ‘conyo’ Bisaya dub of the popular Filipino movie, “Four Sisters And A Wedding,” on a whim.  After […]

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