Mabel Amante-Villena and her husband, Papillon Villena – the Villena’s aspiring business entrepreneurs are first and foremost dutiful parents who strive to always nurture their son in the safest space possible.
Accustomed to a standard level of cleanliness, they became aware, while visiting their home in the Philippines, of the need to create a service lacking in Batangas. The incident happened when Mabel’s husband had an allergic reaction to dust and pollen in the surroundings. Concerned for her family, she suddenly realized that a cleaning service was needed which could provide the people with professional quality cleaning.
Thus, they created a service like no other before-one that fully gives importance to kid and pet safety and those with sensitivities and allergies all while being completely environment-friendly. They then discovered a plant-based cleaning solution that is made from neem, which is known for its antimicrobial, antiparasitic, and anti-viral benefits.
Their vision was materialized as what we now know as Cleen and Green, the eco-friendly cleaning service, and which we also love today. Cleen and Green has impressed everyone with their advanced use of plant-based, non-toxic, non-chemical cleaning solutions, modern cleaning technology and very efficient cleaners that can manage from the ceiling, wall to the floor. They are also known for doing high ceiling cleaning because of their professional cleaners with complete cleaning tools including scaffoldings and high ladders.
Cleen and Green cleaning solutions
Cleen and Green has brought great development to the community since its inception and has inspired all with their mission towards greatness. This company has now become a force of nature in the industry pushing beyond expectations and advancing to new territories.
Starting out with their home with only three cleaners, now they have grown to a good number of cleaners currently assigned to four different locations (Lipa, Cavite, Laguna, and Quezon City) in a span of just one year. Their advancement is clear, as well as their innovative franchise model, actively partnering with overseas Filipinos. By the looks of it, success is much bigger for C&G in the near future.
For more information, check their website and social media channel links below:
Panasonic, as part of its global campaign to spread advocacy for cleaner and fresher air for life, recently reached out to the local government of Makati City through a contribution in the form of nanoeTM air purifiers, and nanoeTM X generators, that have been verified to have inhibitory effects on the novel coronavirus*1. The equipment set-up and turnover were done at the main vaccination site of the city located at the Makati Coliseum.
Panasonic Air-Conditioning Philippines CEO Masaru Toyota, Life Solutions Group Country Head Yosuke Tanaka, Makati City Mayor Abigail Binay, and the Head of Makati Incident Command Post Dr. Roland Unson, were present during the site visit.
It has always been the intention of Panasonic to provide cleaner and fresher air to improve the quality of life for everyone with the introduction of the nanoeTM in 1997 and nanoeTM X in 2016.
In 2009, with the help of an independent testing organization, Panasonic verified the effect of hydroxyl radicals contained in the water against bird flu and new strains of influenza, and in 2012, in collaboration with an independent testing organization in Germany, again conducted virus clearance testing that showed effectiveness of the technology against highly resistant viruses and unknown viruses. *2
Just last year, again using an independent testing organization, Texcell*3 – France, further verified the inhibitory effect of Panasonic’s patented nanoeTM X technology on the novel coronavirus that causes Covid-19.
The Makati City partnership is part of a bigger program of Panasonic in the Philippines to provide air purifying and anti-covid technology of nanoeTM X in selected sites in the National Capital Region to protect medical front liners and Filipinos in vaccination areas and to make them and the public feel safer with the theme “Bring Back the Filipino Smile”.
Panasonic works hard to bring back the smiles of the unsung heroes of this pandemic, and the Filipino people, for them to feel safer, breathe easier and be more secure to smile once again.
*1: based on the Texcell, global contract research organization, verified the inhibitory effect of the nanoe™ X technology with the benefits of hydroxyl radicals on adhered novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) placed in 45L box. Over 99.99% of adhered novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) activity was inhibited within 2 hours.
Note: This verification was designed to generate basic research data on the effects of nanoe™ X on the novel coronavirus in laboratory conditions different from those found in living spaces. It was not designed to evaluate product performance.
*2: Main releases on verification cases
– May 12, 2009：Positive effects of charged water particles on viruses, bacteria, and agricultural chemicals have been verified.
– October 20, 2009： The new influenza virus inhibition effect of charged water particles has been verified.
– February 20, 2012：Suppression effect of charged water particles on pet-related allergens, bacteria, fungi, and viruses has been verified.
– January 16, 2014：Nano-sized electrostatic atomized water particles effectively break down PM2.5 components and inhibit the growth of fungi attached to Yellow Sand.
*3: Texcell is a global contract research organization that specializes in viral testings, viral clearance, immunoprofiling and R&D or GMP cell banking, for your R&D, GClP, GLP and GMP projects.
With more than 30 years of experience and roots within the Pasteur Institute in Paris, Texcell has a long-recognized expertise in viral testing with a broad range of protocols for the detection of adventitious agents.
Texcell is the first spin-off of the Pasteur institute of Paris created in 1997.
About Panasonic
Panasonic Corporation is a worldwide leader in the development of diverse electronics technologies and solutions for customers in the consumer electronics, housing, automotive, and B2B businesses.
The company, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2018, has expanded globally and now operates 528 subsidiaries and 72 associated companies worldwide, recording consolidated net sales of 7.49 trillion yen for the year ended March 31, 2020. Committed to pursuing new value through innovation across divisional lines, the company uses its technologies to create a better life and a better world for its customers. To learn more about Panasonic, visit http://www.panasonic.com/global.
Huawei Philippines held Tech Day 2021 on November 11, aiming to discover how pioneering enterprises are applying innovative ICT technologies to create digital infrastructures for the entry of the intelligent era.
Whilst the pandemic has pushed the pause button, performance varies from company to company, industry to industry, and country to country. One of the keys to thriving is by going digital. According to McKinsey, COVID-19 has caused digital transformation to jump ahead by 7 years globally and by a full 10 years in the Asia Pacific. In the face of an increasingly complex business environment, resilience has become an important development strategy for companies, and digital technology is the key to building this resilience.
Todd Liu, Director of Enterprise Business Department from Huawei Philippines, said during his speech, “ As digital transformation enters a new phase, we will tackle three big changes. First, digital transformation will become central to office work. Second, production will go fully digital. Third, digital technologies will benefit more enterprises. In line with DICT’s national digital transformation strategy, this new phase of digital transformation will create new requirements and challenges to the digital infrastructure, which includes sensing, connectivity, storage, and computing, as well as foundational technologies and software ecosystems. We hope to dive deep with our customers and partners, to explore the Digital Infrastructures that are Powering a Digital Philippines.”
Huawei released the Intelligent World 2030 report early this September, which provides insights into ICT technology and application trends in the next decade, and explains how ICT technologies can solve critical problems and challenges of human development, and what new opportunities can be brought to organizations and individuals. In the report, Huawei predicts that by 2030, global connections will reach 200 billion; and data generated annually will increase by 23 times, reaching one yottabyte for the first time.
In a world where everything is sensed, connected, and intelligent, Huawei will continue to innovate together with partners for the digital transformation journeys. To align with this, Many heavyweight guests were invited to speak at the event. Including Dennis Omila, CIO of UnionBank of the Philippines, he stated that “Union Bank of the Philippines has disrupted the traditional banking channels by re-imagining and re-engineering customer touchpoints. With the recent groundbreaking of the UnionBank Innovation Campus, we have chosen to partner with Huawei to build a new generation innovation campus network system based on the SDN technical architecture deploying Huawei CloudEngine data switches and Huawei iMaster NCE intelligent network management and control system to implement intelligent network deployment, elastic scaling, and agile service rollout.”
Dennis Omila, CIO of UnionBank of the Philippines
Dr. John Romagna, Executive Vice President for Systems and Information Technology from Luen Thai Holdings Limited, shared that “ Luen Thai is in the middle of a major industrial revolution 4.0 transformation of our information technology (IT) system – not only in digitalization and AI – but the complete transformation in the financial backbone of our multi-function, multi-location, and multi-business group. We are happy to have chosen HUAWEI to embark on this cloud journey with us.”
As the Philippines moves towards economic recovery, this sharing of mind will bring great value to social development, especially for digital transformation and digital economy, and make organizations more versatile for an age of uncertainty.
To date, 267 Fortune Global 500 companies accelerate digital transformation together with Huawei. With almost 20 years of collaboration in the Philippines, Huawei is committed to being the preferred partner for digital transformation for all industries in the country.
About Huawei
Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have more than 197,000 employees, and we operate in more than 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world. Our vision and mission is to bring digital to every person, home, and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world.
To this end, we will drive ubiquitous connectivity and promote equal access to networks; bring cloud and artificial intelligence to all four corners of the earth to provide superior computing power where you need it when you need it; build digital platforms to help all industries and organizations become more agile, efficient, and dynamic; redefine user experience with AI, making it more personalized for people in all aspects of their life, whether they’re at home, in the office, or on the go.
When you think about Christmas, traditional colors of red, green, and gold come to mind. But with most of us spending more time at home, it’s a good idea to be more creative when selecting holiday hues to add a contemporary touch to Christmas celebrations.
Frosty White, Classic Red, Blush Luxe, and Dusk are SM Home’s four main color themes to bring the holidays to our homes.
With probably the widest assortment of décor in town, and more than 500 ornaments to choose from, SM Home shares with us some imaginative ways- and colors – to celebrate all that is inspired, inventive, and innovative.
Frosty White. A white palette makes your fir or frosted-berry tree merry and magical. Deck your tree with sparkly silver and white ornaments, blended with luxurious ribbons to create a cozy, snowy, and wintry wonderland. Also, add some dazzle with some glittered snowmen and penguin plushies.
Have a Sparkling Frosty Christmas.
Classic Red. Create a cozy and casual holiday living room with classic reds that never go out of style. Add shades of white, and don’t forget a bit of sparkle for added flair. Nutcracker toy soldiers, potted berry trees, wreaths and Christmas trees, snow globes, and miniature vintage villages will help showcase a traditional holiday scene at home.
Whimsical and festive Nutcracker tabletop.
Blush Luxe. Metallic hues make an elegant and polished holiday look. This year, add a rosy palette update of white and blush pink into your Christmas design. Glam up your tabletop with Nordic Gonk plushies or Pink Angel dolls for your little girl’s dreamy Christmas.
Bring in the cozy cabin and rustic vibe with a twist by decking out your tree with copper, blues, and other jewel tones ornaments. Add some neutral-toned reindeers and burlap Christmas trees for more green and neutral vibes.
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Held last month from October 20 to 24, ManilART’21 continued to adapt to the exigencies of the changing times. Patrons and art lovers were able to visit the fair both onsite and online, as well as peek into several satellite sites around the country including those in Davao, Tarlac, Pampanga, Cavite, and Rizal. Its theme this year, “Continuing Legacies,” is in line with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)’s 2021 theme of “Showcasing the Nation, Shaping the Filipino ImagiNation.” The role of museums and galleries in both creative industry and cultural patrimony is part of an ongoing narrative necessitating constant dialogue and evolution.
Twenty-six galleries showcased the works of their artists, with standout shows that were well-received and many sold out. Onsite, fairgoers were able to safely and responsibly immerse themselves in art in its full dimensionality, as well as interact with artists, curators, and other enthusiasts. Timed entrances, contactless registration, and social distancing protocols were strictly observed with the help of partner Ticketbooth and as monitored by Safecity Taguig.
Legacies close to our hearts
In a year steeped in grief and loss, the fair offered reprieve through fairgoers immersing themselves in the arts even for just the moment. Within the fair, artists and gallerists have lost some of their dearest friends.
Memorials were held for Maestros Rene Robles and Carlito Ortega. During the customary artists’ night, reminiscing and merry-making abounded while celebrating the life and contribution of these trailblazers.
Rene Robles is known for pioneering the art of Assertionism in the Philippines, with his daring angles on commonplace subject matters that lend traditional media an abstracted quality.
Carlito Ortega is known for his metal sculptures in the figurative-expressionistic style. His works, often informed by folk art and the human form are stationery yet assume a dynamic soulfulness.
The late Carlito Ortega next to his work at ManilART 2018.
Going phygital
True to the tone of building legacies in ever-changing times, a new addition to ManilART 2021 is the “phygital experience.”
Alongside painting and sculpture originals, one could find Augmented-Reality multiples or copies, interactive digital galleries, and minted crypto art of the featured artworks. These phygital multiples are Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs) that were given transactional codes indelibly tied to the blockchain.
Examples of these phygital debuts include Ed Coronel’s Freedom gummy bears that would periodically blink as if imbued with life; Bell Sison’s Megabuster dog sculpture that could be digitally placed in any room; Ramon Orlina’s Delighted in Mother’s Arms in all the maestro’s iconic splendor, preserved through the digital.
NQC’s victories
On the opening day of ManilART 2021, the National Quincentennial Committee (NQC) unveiled its twelve winners for its open-style representational painting competition. NQC, in cooperation with the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), NCCA, and the National Museum of the Philippines, held this art competition in commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Victory at Mactan.
Titled “Victory and Humanity: The Quincentennial Art Competition Exhibit,” the competition’s twelve winners are Matthius Garcia, Joseph Luigi Almuena, Jesus Rona, Teody Boylie Perez, Darby Vincent Alcoseba, Romane Elmira Contawi, Herbert Pinpiño, Bernardo Maac, Wilfredo Cañete Jr., Ariel Caratao, and Katelyn Ann Miñoso.
This is in observance of 2021 being declared as the Year of Filipino Pre-Colonial Ancestors by virtue of Proclamation No. 1128, s. 2021. The Victory at Mactan also values scientific and humanistic achievements through this commemoration of the planet’s first circumnavigation.
A related exhibition is Nemesio Miranda, Jr.’s 500 Years of Patriotism which occupied a whole pavilion mounted with mural-sized works extolling heroes from Lapulapu to present day political and economic martyrs. Also on display were Willy Layug’s exquisite relief sculptures of the First Mass and the first Filipino hero Lapulapu.
Wrapping up its second year over the pandemic and thirteenth year from its inception, ManilART 2021 has persisted in legacy-building by continuing the cultural conversation, protecting the gains of the creative industry, securing the foothold of artists and other players in the support infrastructure for the visual arts, while catering to its audience’s need to be provided with nourishment for the spirit balanced with safeguarding public health and physical welfare.
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Marvin Agustin is one of the biggest stars of the 90s. His love team with Jolina Magdangal captured the hearts of many Filipinos during this period, including their iconic tandem singing ‘Chuba chuchu.”
Since his instantaneous catapult in showbiz, Marvin shows he can also succeed in the food industry. A passionate food lover, and chef-entrepreneur, this drove him to mount esteemed brands like Sumosam, Wolfgang Steakhouse, and Cochi (cochinillo) under his name. His passion for food also drove him to discover beyond what is served, and to look into how these foods are sourced. This quest led him to discover Oh Crop! and the super grain Adlai.
Launched this January 2021, Oh Crop! has become the no.1 Adlai brand in e-commerce. Rated 5/5 stars, it is fast becoming many celebrities’ staple essential – and now we know why…… it’s sprinkled with the Cochi King’s magic.
“Ang ganda ng vision ng Oh Crop! for the Philippine agri sector both for the farmers and for showcasing what the Philippines has to offer. They’re the only adlai brand I know na from seeds to planting, harvesting, all the way to milling, packing, marketing, and retail, sila talaga lahat,” Marvin shares.
“And with this kind of control, it is easier to maximize the supply chain and diversify into other sustainable products. And of course, ang sarap din talaga ka work-with ng mga partners ko – young, passionate, and very determined individuals,” he adds.
His partners, who are his childhood best friends turned business partners, are entrepreneurs Chari Trinidad-Mendoza and Rose Tolentino along with their CFO Magellan Fetalino. The Oh Crop! vision is simple, rooted in a desire to provide better income for Filipino farmers all over the country.
On average, a typical farmer earns Php15-17per kilogram from rice or corn crops relative to the season. The ‘Oh-Croppers’ (Oh Crop! farmers) earn significantly more than that.
It is not just their farmers who benefit from their Adlai, either; the consumers do, too. Considered a superfood and with COVID-19 hitting the globe, the importance of a robust immune system has never been more imminent. Sadly, eating white rice often has its downsides. According to studies, white rice has a high glucose index and glycemic load – two factors that are directly associated with type 2 diabetes and other health risks. Adlai, on the other hand, is 75% rich in protein and is an excellent source of dietary fibers and minerals that are helpful in controlling blood sugar levels, fighting cancer, and warding off inflammation.
While most of the country still prefers white rice, the increasing amount of Adlai lovers is quickly growing into a community that celebrates #MakingTheSwitch. From shared recipes of their fave Adlai sushi bakes to Filipino breakfast favorites adlai champurado and tapsilog, the growth of Adlai occupying a substantial market share in our country’s grocery shelves and house cookers is exponentially on the rise.
This is a vision Marvin perhaps may have felt and acted upon. “My long-term vision for the brand is to truly export. For Oh crop! to showcase what the rich Philippine soil has to offer. And how our country can produce true-world class products. With this kind of scope, we’ll be able to help uplift the lives of more Filipino farmers, too,” the actor shares with a smile.
In this season of merriment, let’s give ourselves and our loved ones the gift of good health. Coming soon to The Marketplace and Shopwise stores nationwide, you may also get yours online: Oh Crop!
Huawei Philippines joined the Conference of the Electricity Power Supply Industry (CEPSI) this November 4, 2021. This event aims to bring forth thought leadership and action to promote sustainability and social inclusiveness in the region’s electricity industry. Dr. Fang Liangzhou, the Vice President and CMO of Huawei Digital Power, shared his view about how to build a low-carbon smart society through digital power.
Carbon neutrality has become a global consensus and mission. 44 countries have identified carbon-neutral timings, such as European Union in 2050 and China in 2060. I believe it is one of the biggest trends in the coming 30 to 40 years. It is not only a revolution in power production and consumption, but also an unprecedented opportunity of upgrading all industries, and bringing a comprehensive and profound revolution to our economy and society.
According to International Energy Agency (IEA), global carbon emissions mainly come from 3 industries: Electricity power, manufacturing, and transportation. Electricity power accounts for 40% of carbon emissions. And transportation accounts for 21% of carbon emissions.
“To achieve carbon neutrality, Power production needs to be low carbonized and Power consumption needs to be electrified”, Dr. Fang said in the keynote, “Huawei has deeply integrated digital technologies and power electronics technologies to create all-scenario low-carbon energy solutions, covering the whole energy flow from green power generation to efficient power consumption.”
According to his speech, Huawei’s PV solution can reduce LCOE (Levelized Cost Of Energy) by 7% and improve O&M efficiency by 50%. In commercial & industrial scenarios, Huawei PV solutions can help users achieve higher power generation and better power storage. In a residential scenario, the Huawei PV solution can be installed in different directions and can increase the power generation by up to 30% with intelligent optimization. Huawei also launched an off-grid integrated energy solution to replace diesel generators with PV, which can reduce power generation costs by more than 50%, achieving zero carbon emissions.
New energy sources are intermittent and random. They generate electricity when there is sun or wind, which is unstable energy and often depends on the weather. Therefore, solar energy and wind energy must be combined with energy storage to provide stable energy.
Dr.Fang mentioned the World’s Largest Energy Storage Project, which Huawei signed in Dubai last month with SEPCOIII for the Red Sea Project. The project will help Saudi Arabia build global clean energy and green economy center.
A few examples of Huawei’s all-scenario zero-carbon power generation solution.
The vision of Huawei Digital Power Company is to digitalize traditional energy and develop green energy, by integrating digital technologies and power electronics technologies, to drive the energy revolution for a better, greener future.
“Huawei Digital Power is to use bits to manage watts, use digital technologies to manage power electronics and equipment, and provide simplified, green, smart, and secure solutions for clean power generation, green ICT infrastructure, transportation electrification, and integrated smart energy. We will keep openness and work closely with our customers and partners to build a zero-carbon intelligent society.” Dr. Fang said.
With more than 10 years of experience in researching and developing energy storage systems, Huawei highly valued technology research and development and has been investing at least 10 % of revenue in R&D every year, with a total of $90 billion spent in R&D over the past decade.
Targeting carbon neutrality and clean energy, Huawei Digital power has helped customers generate 403.4 billion kWh of green electricity and save 12.4 billion kWh of electricity, which is equivalent to reducing carbon emissions by more than 200 million tons and planting 270 million trees. In the Philippines, Huawei has worked together with big developers and local partners to build utility, Commercial &Industrial, and residential Solar Power plants in the country.
Dr. Fang ended his speech by saying, “We are facing unprecedented opportunities for low-carbon society, and I firmly believe if we embrace globalization, mutual trust, open collaboration, we can seize the opportunities, and create a green and bright future together!”
The CEPSI 2021 was organized by the Association of Electricity Supply Industry of East Asia and the Western Pacific (AESIEAP) – the largest organization of power and industry companies in the region. With the theme: Energized Countries. Empowered Communities.
The event gathered thought leaders, experts, and professionals in the power and energy industry, serving as a platform for exchanging ideas and strengthening ties among industry players. And focused on Creating the greatest value and impact to communities; and Promoting sustainability and social inclusiveness in the region’s electricity industry.
About Huawei
Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. With integrated solutions across four key domains – telecom networks, IT, smart devices, and cloud services – we are committed to bringing digital to every person, home, and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. Huawei’s end-to-end portfolio of products, solutions, and services are both competitive and secure. Through open collaboration with ecosystem partners, we create lasting value for our customers, working to empower people, enrich home life, and inspire innovation in organizations of all shapes and sizes.
At Huawei, innovation focuses on customer needs. We invest heavily in basic research, concentrating on technological breakthroughs that drive the world forward. We have more than 197,000 employees, and we operate in more than 170 countries and regions. Founded in 1987, Huawei is a private company wholly owned by its employees.
For more information, please visit Huawei online at www.huawei.com or follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/HuaweiTechPH
Globe is one in appreciating the work of educators and acknowledging the crucial role they play in developing globally-minded students and molding the nation’s future.
Spearheaded by Metrobank Foundation, Inc. and the Department of Education (DepEd), National Teachers’ Month (NTM) was celebrated from September 5 to October 5. With the unyielding support of Globe, NTM recognizes these modern-day classroom heroes and heroines across the country through the “My Teacher, My Hero” campaign.
Globe understands the challenges educators face during the pandemic and moved to help them by launching the GoLearn platform designed for everyone who aspires to enrich their education. GoLearn promotes continuous learning and bridges the digital gaps in the education landscape via access to connectivity, learning platforms, and solutions.
“It is our commitment in Globe to work with the whole education sector to bring forth everyone’s aspiration for better education, ensuring that learning never stops for all, wherever they are, regardless of their status. This is the heart of GoLearn—Globe’s unified initiative to bring together products, programs, services, and solutions that will empower the whole learning ecosystem,” said KD Dizon, Globe Head of Small, Medium Business Group.
GoLearn leverages support from different groups inside Globe, such as Globe Business, which provides students from low-income households with access to new normal education through the enhanced Phinma Education data plan.
Globe Business aids institutions with digital transformation to augment teachers’ teaching abilities and support the learning competencies of students. This is made possible through its E-Skwela Webinars and Online Training Program, which enlightens the education sector on digitalization’s benefits towards the continuous growth of quality education.
In connection with the month-long celebration, Globe also launched Forefront: The 2021 National Conference on Digital Learning. The event, aimed to reimagine education for a better tomorrow through transformative online pedagogies, featured tech leaders who gave their insights and knowledge on various topics and subjects to help educators and participants be informed with the latest on online learning. 20 papers, submitted by inspirational educators coming from all over the country, were likewise presented.
Globe is also leading efforts to create a safer online environment with programs that promote cybersecurity and safety, responsible digital citizenship, and mental wellness.
This includes the Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP), which features modules that seek to raise students’ knowledge of digital citizenship and cybersafety by taking a critical look at their online behavior and helping them develop insights into the influences of the online world and their choices.
There are over 1.9 million students that were given access to the program across 17 regions. 115,000 teachers nationwide have gone through the modules and 4,000 schools have implemented the program.
The Department of Education (DepEd) has also incorporated the Digital Thumbprint Program into the K to 12 curriculum. By integrating Digital Citizenship and Responsibility, the DTP modules will be further developed for inclusion in the values formation subject. This way, all students nationwide will benefit from the lessons on digital citizenship and learn about the responsibilities that come with being online.
Globe has also been a long-time partner of DepEd on numerous education initiatives such as the Global Filipino Teachers (GFT), a modified series of teacher training. Topics conveyed via GFT webinars include digital literacy, parental support on digital learning, responsible online behavior, effective 21st-century approaches to early language literacy, and mental wellness.
Globe strongly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly UN SDG No. 4 for Quality Education. Globe is committed to upholding the United Nations Global Compact principles and contributing to 10 UN SDGs.
In celebration of 50 years of creating grand moments in Singapore, and looking towards a bold future of more grand moments to be, Grand Hyatt Singapore will be embarking on a hotel renovation project that will be rolled out progressively in phases over an approximately two-year period, with infrastructural and design upgrades.
Remodeling of the hotel’s guestrooms, select restaurants, Damai Spa & Fitness Centre, and wellness areas are included as part of this project.
Commencing in October 2021, Phase 1 of the hotel’s upgrading project will kick off at The Terrace Wing (a complete separate wing from the main hotel) as well as the facilities and outlets that it houses such as Damai Spa and Fitness Centre and the swimming pool. The Terrace Wing will be re-launched as The Wellness Wing of Grand Hyatt Singapore with brand-new spaces designed by renowned designers NAO Taniyama Associates and Strickland, in addition to urban landscaping designed by Grant Associates.
Sketch of The Terrace Wing’s cascading garden and waterfall feature.
Experiences with wellness at the core
Wellness has always been a core foundation of travel, and wellness in this current climate takes on a different meaning, as consumers look to achieve fulfillment both mentally and physically. With its renovation project, Grand Hyatt Singapore will create physical spaces and experiences – for travelers and visitors alike – who are looking for a purpose-driven time of unwinding and relaxing. Some of these key touchpoints include a jaw-dropping, five-story cascading garden and waterfall feature, lounging day-beds designed into the guestrooms, plus additional outdoor options such as event venues to add diversity to the hotel’s current offerings of 16 event venues, and an outdoor fitness area extension to the new Damai Spa & Fitness Centre.
This phased renovation project is primed for an approximate period of 2 years, and The Terrace Wing will be re-launched as the Wellness Wing of Grand Hyatt Singapore in Q1 2023.
About Grand Hyatt Singapore
Grand Hyatt Singapore is a luxury hotel located on Scotts Road near the start of Orchard Road, the city’s commercial and entertainment district. It features warm timber-interior guestrooms and suites; four unique dining concepts and a bar; and dynamic residential-style event space spanning three extensive floors.
For more information, call +65 6732 1234 or visit singapore.grand.hyatt.com.
Featured photo: Rendering of The Terrace Wing waterfall feature
