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In the digital age, speed is everything. It gets work done efficiently and getting more load accomplished means increased income for the majority. However, when it comes to internet connection, there are other important details to check from the Internet Service Provider. BASS PH, or Project Bass which means “Bandwidth and Signal Statistics”, is an accurate and credible independent Internet measurement provider. Its mobile app will provide Internet users the ability to measure Internet bandwidth and other statistics. The app offers far-reaching benefits for a variety of users, allowing them to use a virtual map to help them see which telecommunications provider have the fastest Internet connection where they live or work.

Telecommunications companies benefit from the collected data since they can now make data-driven decisions as to expansion areas to target. They can reallocate resources such as bandwidth and frequency to areas that need it most. 

For phone manufacturers, they can also access information on the performance of their phone units during actual usage and compare these with competitors. This can result in the production of more-efficient and better-performing smartphones in the future.

As for the companies in the digital world, BASS PH map can help them identify specific target areas with high Internet activity and concentrate on their digital product offerings there. Finally, BASS PH also helps the government guard and protect the public against any possible fraud using BASS PH’s free supplemental, third-party data.

More importatnly, BASS PH is free to download, and the generated data will likewise be free to the public and other interested users. This makes the data even more valuable since it was generated by an app developed by an independent, third-party organization. Heavy users of data like the telco companies will benefit tremendously from this since they do not have to pay for the data, unlike those that come from companies like Akamai, OpenSignal, and Ookla, where access to data and other Internet measurements and statistics are paid via subscription.

 And no worries because BASS PH is easy to use. Just go to Google Play or App Store and download.You can begin the test by opening the app and press “Begin Test” to measure the connection speed. Then by viewing the map, users will be able to see the results of BASS users in a particular area. BASS PH apps just consumes 30MB of the mobile phone storage and will consume minimal time and data for every test.

Bass PH also called for a stronger cooperation and collaboration between the government and the telco companies, where they can join hands to achieve the ultimate goal: Improve the state of internet in the Philippines. He/She also advised the public  to share or contribute their measurements in order to help improve speed and overall internet experience in the Philippines. He/She also expressed the willingness of BASS PH to help support other government initiated efforts and investments that will help achieve the goal of providing Filipinos with better internet.

More information can be found on their website. Visit : http://projectbass.org/.

Being able to work from home has become a necessity for a lot of Filipinos. It allows them to spend more time with their family, save money on food and clothes, and escape the mind-numbing traffic. Meanwhile, more companies are hiring remote workers to get the best possible candidates for a role while also saving on space and money.

JobStreet.com, the no. 1 job site in the Philippines, responds to this growing need by offering job seekers a dedicated page for work-from-home opportunities, making the job search easy and more efficient. The page recently went live on the last week of October.

“With this new feature, we hope to make the search hassle-free for both the candidate and the employer,” said Philip Gioca, Country Manager, Jobstreet.com Philippines.

Some of the companies that advertise home-based jobs on the site include RemoteStaff, SPN, Teleperformance, 51Talk, and goFLUENT.

Is a work-from-home job for you?

The benefits of remote working are can sometimes far outweigh office-based jobs. According to a study by PGi, a leading provider of collaboration software and services, improved productivity isn’t the only benefit of working from home: 82% reported lower stress levels, 80% experienced higher morale, and 69% reported lower absenteeism.

However, Gioca cautions that not everyone is cut out for a home-based job. “Although most of us would want to work at home, there are still some points to consider before taking the final leap, such as your ability to hold yourself accountable to finish your work on time and your general temperament,” he said.

To determine if a home-based job is the right fit, JobStreet.com lists seven things to consider:

1. Can your job be done easily from home? 
2. Do you have a dedicated workspace at home to work from? 
3. Do you prefer a flexible working environment or a fixed structure? 
4. Do you work better alone or with your team members? 
5. Does your job require a high degree of face-to-face collaboration? 
6. Are you self-organized and comfortable working independently? 
7. What is your key motivation to work from home? 

If it turns out that a home-based job is not for you, there is still hope. “There are a lot of companies that offer telecommuting or working away from the office as a work option, and a number of them advertise on Jobstreet.com,” Gioca said.

To search for home-based jobs, just visit https://www.jobstreet.com.ph/homebasedjobs/candidate/index.htm

Following the huge success of the recent 9.9 Mobile Shopping Day, Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, will be kicking off the year-end season with launch the Shopee Super Christmas Sale from 1 November to 25 December. Users can gear up for a series of super-sized deals including Buy 1 Take 1 offers, discounts of up to 99% off, 11 peso deals, and many more. With the support of leading brands such as Silka, Physiogel, Knorr, Ladys Choice, and Mustela, and official partners including Coca Cola, Smart, and Zenrooms,
Shopee Super Christmas Sale is slated to be this year-end’s most sensational mega shopping event.

“9.9 Mobile Shopping Day was a big hit, where we had a more than three-fold increase in orders and five times increase in site traffic within 24 hours. The tremendous support from all our users has been very encouraging, and we are extremely excited to launch Shopee Super Christmas Sale; which will feature a fresh wave of super-sized discounts and promotions for users to enjoy during this year-end festive season,” said Terence Pang, Chief Operating Officer of Shopee.

Based on a recent study by eCommerceIQ 1 , it was reflected that nearly 40% of online sales are generated in the last three months of the year, as shoppers flock to purchase gifts and decorations for the year-end celebrations. Interestingly, beauty products and consumer electronics are observed to experience the highest spikes in sales during this peak period. This trend is mirrored on Shopee Philippines, which saw Health & Beauty and Electronics as the top product categories during the last three months of 2016.

Tim Chuonco, Vice President of Sales at Silka, said, “We are delighted to participate in this year’s Shopee Super Christmas Sale as one of Shopee Philippines’ official partners. The end of the year usually marks a peak period for shopping activity, as people start purchasing new items in preparation for the new year, or for gifting purposes. It is heartening that Shopee is taking the lead to bring this trend online, and to initiate a campaign which provides a cost-saving, yet convenient and fuss-free way for shoppers to fulfill their festive shopping needs.”

Starting from 1 November, Shopee users can look forward to a series of discounts across a wide product assortment from popular categories such as Health & Beauty, Home & Living, and Mobile & Gadgets. The excitement will be taken up a few notches on 11 November, which will feature 24 hours of non-stop deals including discounts off popular brands, daily giveaways, numerous flash deals, and many more.

“Shopee Super Christmas Sale is the perfect time to take advantage of the massive discounts to complete your festive shopping. We hope to have everyone join us in this year-end’s most sensational mega shopping event,” Pang added.

Join Shopee in celebrating Shopee Super Christmas Sale. For more information, visit shopee.ph/christmas-sale.
Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

Every milestone deserves to be celebrated in grand fashion. On the occasion of the 13th anniversary of Wedding Essentials—the ultimate guide for the modern Filipina bride and the country’s fastest selling bridal magazine—and The Manila Hotel, the country’s premier five star hotel, brings to you another year of Tadhana.

The Grand Dame has been one of Manila’s go-to venues for luxe celebrations. From its opulent lobby to its festive ballrooms, and now Tadhana’s venue, The Manila Hotel’s Tent City – The perfect place for large events of up to 2,500 guests, from fashion shows to conventions and exhibits.

The 2-day event, featured wonderfully arranged tablescapes by The Manila Hotel, Natural Art, Scenta Creations, Joyce Aguilar, Gideon Hermosa, Michael Ruiz, Badang Rueda, Creasperson and Co., Spruce by Patricia Pastellero, Gina Galang, Teddy Manuel, and Zenas Pineda; along with creative booth setups by Nelwin Uy, Niceprint Photography, The Write Impression, Christine Ong-Te Events, Metrophoto, and Bethany Dream Cakes

One of the event’s highlight is the 35 cover reveals of 35 real couples featured in the latest issue of Wedding Essentials Magazine. The show ended with an array of bridal gowns from young designers—Khai Villanueva, Kat Corpus, Catherine Cavilte, Yeye Pantaleon, Raphael Louis Gonzalez, and Nat Manilag. While seasoned designer Pat Santos, made sure she ended the affair with sheer elegance.

“Tadhana is an event wherein we showcase exquisite Filipino talent and craftsmanship, from gowns, to table setups and food, Wedding Essentials and The Manila Hotel will always make sure to be here with you on your big day”, shares Kitten Zapata, Editor-in-Chief of Wedding Essentials Magazine.

The annual event was full of success with the help of its partners, The Manila Hotel, Manila Bulletin Online, Christine Ong-Te Events, Sensitivity Lights and Sound, 4th Wall Productions, The Write Impression, Pixel Image, Bernie Pasamba Orchestra, Teddy Manuel, Michael Ruiz, Gideon Hermosa, Vivere Salon, Randy Sta. Ana, Event Shaker, Audio Dream, Dragon Fireworks, Zbar, Panasonic, Delsey, Skyjet, Air21, Crate and Barrel, La Jeunesse, Limtuaco, Zen Institute, and Emperador.

To know more about the event and get easy wedding reads please visit www.weddingessentials.ph and follow @WeddingEssentialsMagazine on Facebook and @weddingessentialsph on Instagram.

Moms are superheroes. They take care of you from the moment you were born until you can be independent. The first few years of life is the most crucial and keeping you free of sickness is on her checklist.

With the many roles moms have to play, keeping the family happy and healthy is always top priority. This becomes even more challenging when the rainy season ushers in even more diseases, but with the unpredictability of the weather nowadays, how can moms keep their families safe from illnesses all year round?

Mommy Mundo and the Philippine Foundation for Vaccination (PFV) has banded together to help address these concerns and educate mothers on proactive family prevention through “Mom Protect.”

Recent health news on mosquito-borne diseases like Dengue and Japanese encephalitis, as well as highly-communicable ones like flu sound scary if they aren’t very familiar with ways to prevent them. But with the right knowledge and partners with the same goal, moms can rise shoulder to shoulder in protecting families against these vaccine-preventable illnesses.

“Mom Protect” highlights the importance of awareness of and access to new and better health prevention methods as family health and wellbeing is any mom’s top priority.

“We’ve seen the effect misinformation can have on mothers like in the recent Japanese encephalitis outbreak scare,” said Dr. Cecilia Montalban, President of the Philippine Foundation for Vaccination. “By leading moms to helpful, effective, and efficient solutions against vaccine-preventable diseases, we’ll be empowering them to live worry-free through proactive protection and prevention.”

A proactive approach against unpredictable foes

The government has consistently emphasized the importance of vector control to stay vigilant and be prepared against diseases, especially those that are mosquito-borne this rainy season. Though the practice has helped communities prevent outbreaks, Dr. Montalban urges moms to take a more proactive approach when it comes to family.

“Prevention is always better than cure, especially if cure is not always available,” Dr. Montalban said. “Advances in medical science have given us highly effective ways to avoid the pain and costs of diseases through vaccination.”

Proactive prevention constitutes a three-pronged strategy: Awareness, Diligent practice, and Sharing.

First, moms are encouraged to become actively aware and alert by reaching out to their doctors to know more about prevention methods they can do or apply at home. This is also to ensure that they are thoroughly updated on new medical developments that might be of help in the future.

After, diligent practice of learnings received—even when children are past toddler-age—is recommended as consistency is key in building and fortifying family health and resiliency.

Finally, passing accurate information forward to other mothers is important. Dr. Montalban encourages moms to join communities online to connect with people who share the same experience and those who have successfully combatted these illnesses.

Standing together

Through the Mom Protect discussion, Mommy Mundo and the PFV aspire to give Filipino families peace of mind amid public health concerns by thorough preparation together.

“We are hopeful that with our unified and strengthened resolve as mothers to quell worries with this forum, our families can live healthy and confidently no matter what the season.”

“With the information and resources already available to us moms, we know casualties of any of these diseases will lessen and lessen until there are none at all,” Dr. Montalban added.