Late Bloomers: Why Age Is No Obstacle To Taking Up A New Hobby
The old saying dictates that an old dog can’t learn new tricks. Not only is that insulting, but it is patently untrue. Because adult dogs aren’t as active as their younger canine pals, they are usually easier to train. Puppies are more easily distracted and can’t focus as long as older dogs. The older and wiser canine is better able to learn new routines due to their ability to concentrate. The same applies to humans. It is never too late to pick up a guitar, a basketball or even snorkelling equipment and start a new hobby. Here are some key reasons why age should never be a barrier: Science Has Shown That It…
Huawei hails Filipino students in annual ICT tilt
With the theme of “Connection, Glory, Future,” the national leg of Huawei ICT Competition Philippines 2021 concluded today with the teams from the University of the East and STI College bagging the top awards. Huawei Philippines named the UE team as the champion for the cloud category of the competition. The team is composed of instructor Mr. Alexis John Rubio and students Jio Vince Chua, Jerwin Samala and Mark Jayson Gutierrez. For the network track, STI College received the top prize with their instructor Ms. Beronika Peña and students Roy Molod Jr., Renante Burgos Jr. and Mharjon Abante. Taking home the first place accolades were Mapua University for the cloud track and the…
3 Relaxing Games You Can Play Online to Build Your Vocabulary
Games can either be a source of stress, excitement, adventure, relaxation, or a combination of any. Most of the time, I play video games online to take my mind off work and soothe it from anxiety. Relaxation. But most games, if not a lot, cause more stress and panic! You know what I mean. So that’s why I’m glad to play these games I discovered online, which helps me relax and help build my vocabulary. Even if you’re not a writer like I am, building your vocabulary is essential. A robust vocabulary helps with all aspects of communication, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. A strong vocabulary supports precise writing and helps you…
Ten Suggestions to Enjoy a Spooky and Satisfying New York Halloween
If you are a fan of Halloween and you happen to be looking to create unforgettable memories, there is no better city to visit than New York. Let us take a look at ten tips and tricks which will ensure that you make the most out of what the Big Apple has in store. Make Travel Reservations in Advance As with any holiday, be sure to confirm travel reservations at least ten weeks before you plan on visiting the city. This will save you a significant amount of money while providing you with a more flexible schedule. Appreciate the Most Popular Halloween-Related Events There are many events throughout the…
Help Save the Planet with Watsons Sustainable Choices
With the growing number of people who are aware of the ongoing environmental challenges that we face such as climate change, brands such as Watsons made it a point to listen, research, and adapt in their own way. Thus, the campaign SUSTAINABLE CHOICES by Watsons was created. Launched to promote products that will fit into customers’ sustainable lifestyle, Watsons hopes to create a ripple effect that would make people inspired to do the right thing for themselves, and for everyone to keep making sustainable choices in their daily lives. Sustainable Choices will help customers “Look Good. Do Good. Feel Great” and, in the process, reduce their environmental footprint as the retailer puts sustainability…
Huawei sees bright future for Thomasian scholars
Huawei Philippines organized a virtual event to warmly welcome its first batch of scholars from the University of Santo Tomas (UST), the oldest existing university in Asia. Thomasian students Hermil Gerard Calasang, Jia Anette Phi, Kryzha Lei Aguilar, Maricar Auditor and Matthew Gabriel Rabanes joined the Huawei family as scholars with a bright future ahead of them. In her speech, Dean Jerralyn Padua of the UST College of Information and Computing Sciences shared how the pandemic has affected all families in terms of their financial capabilities to support the education of their children. “This opportunity given by the Huawei team is really very helpful for them to be able to continue their education…
Jumpstarting growth: How ‘hacking’ your apps can be a solution for you
It seems almost every day we get bombarded with ads clamoring for us to download the hottest new app that will change our lives. Need something to track your sleep, or something that can convert images to text? There’s an app for that! How about the note-taking app that’s somehow better than all the others on the market? There are quite a few of that, too! But which app should we get? How can budding apps compete with already established titans in a market where recognition is everything? Enter: Growth hacking. It’s growing, growing, growing But what exactly is growth hacking? To put it simply, growth hacking…
Huawei donates $200,000 for PLDT’s CSR
Chinese tech giant Huawei has donated $200,000, or about P10.11 million, to PLDT Smart Foundation (PSF) to help fund the corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs of PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications Inc. The CSR initiatives for funding to be determined by both PSF and Huawei will include disaster response, rehabilitation and recovery, promotion and enhancement of education in the country, environmental conservation, and the use of technology in health services. “I would like to thank Huawei for the $200,000 donation to PSF, which will go a long way in supporting our CSR programs like education, disaster relief, environment, telehealth, and many more,” PSF chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan said. PLDT and Smart have been…
mWell to provide Free Doctor Consultation with National mWellness Day on August 28-29
The first nationwide medical mission in the Philippines is National mWellness Day on August 28- 29, 2021. mWell, the country’s first fully integrated health and wellness mobile app brings another radical move to provide healthcare access to millions of Filipinos especially with heightened restrictions throughout the country due to the spike of COVID-19 cases brought about by the Delta variant. In an unprecedented first in telehealth consultation, patients anywhere in the Philippines—Luzon’s outlying regions Ilocos, Cordillera Administrative Region, or Cagayan Valley, as well as distant and hard to reach islands in the Visayas, and Mindanao’s southernmost Soccsksargen—will have quality free doctor consultation. mWell, by Metro Pacific Health Tech, gives users the added…
3 Ideas for Enjoying Functional Mushrooms Throughout the Day
One of the hottest wellness trends of 2021 has been adaptogen mushrooms, or “functional mushrooms.” These mighty mycelia have been around for millennia, used in traditional Chinese medicine and other ancient herbalist practices. But they are seeing a sharp uptick in popularity now – as people increasingly turn to the natural world for health and wellness support. But how exactly do you drink a mushroom? It may sound strange at first, but don’t worry. In this post, let’s look at three ways to enjoy functional mushrooms throughout your day: in the morning, at mid-day and night! What Are Functional Mushrooms? First, a quick definition before diving in: Functional mushrooms are fungi used to…
