XTREME Appliances Joins Lazada’s 6.6 Bounce Back Sale, Summer Promo Extended!

Manila, Philippines - XTREME Appliances announced their participation in Lazada's 6.6 Bounce Back Sale that will start from June 4 to June 6, 2020, through their social media accounts. 

LAZADA 6.6 Bounce Back Sale

Customers can now enjoy 50% off and get the XTREME 32-inch LED TV for only Php 5,995 from its original SRP of Php 11,995 from June 6, 12midnight until 11:59 PM.

The XTREME 32-inch LED TV sports the following features: High Definition Picture Quality (1366x768), Dynamic Sound Quality, HDR Premium, Slim Bezel, comes with a Remote Control and 2 years warranty.

“XTREME Appliances was established with Filipinos in mind especially now that everyone is gearing towards recovery from the pandemic. Staying in our homes for months made us realize the importance of each appliance and we want to start it with the TV. Every home need at least a basic TV to be updated with the latest news and even for entertainment.” says Adrian Lim, General Manager of XTREME Appliances.

XTREME Summer Xtravaganza Promo - Extended!

 

Making room for customers to be able to purchase their summer bundle promo, XTREME Appliances also extended the promo duration from May 31, 2020 to June 30, 2020. Customers can get the bundled items and save up to Php 3,995 on XTREME’s website, Lazada and Shopee pages.

 

“...we’re also extending the duration of our summer promo. This way, Filipino customers are given enough time to prepare and purchase two appliances at the price of one.” Mr. Lim added.

 

For more information please visit XTREME Appliances Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts. For the list of products, please visit XTREME website, Lazada and Shopee pages

IATF Approves Health Protocols for Dine-In Operations

QUEZON CITY—The Inter-Agency Task Force against Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) approved the health protocols for dine-in operations in restaurants, following the findings of Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez and National Task Force (NTF) against COVID-19 Chief Implementer Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on the dine-in demonstrations last Sunday, 31 May 2020.

The two officials, joined by Congressman Wes Gatchalian, visited McDonald’s, Shakey’s, and Tim Ho Wan in SM North EDSA to check their compliance with the Guidelines on Minimum Health Protocol for Dine-in Restaurants and Fastfood Establishments. The guidelines were provided to the three restaurants prior to the visit so that they could prepare accordingly.

“We were very satisfied with the dine-in demonstrations of the three restaurants since they showed that the safety protocols are being implemented and proved that they are indeed doable. A lot of them exerted effort to demonstrate that the transmission can be minimized, if not totally prevented, while still having dine-in operations,” Sec. Lopez said.

He added, “Together with the IATF, through NTF Chief Implementer Secretary Galvez, as well as with the coordination of Congress, through Congressman Wes Gatchalian, the government stresses the balancing of reopening of the economy with health concerns. Once approved, these will be disseminated to all restaurants and food service with Dine-in operations.”

For Rep. Gatchalian, chairman of the House Committee on Trade and Industry, the visit was a great opportunity to hear out the concerns of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as they have been the ones heavily hit by the pandemic.

“As we resume the sessions in Congress tomorrow, June 1, we will continue to discuss the Philippine Economic Stimulus Act (PESA), in order to help MSMEs by providing them financial loans,” he explained.

The congressman added, “It has been saddening to hear that in our discussion with the President of SM Supermalls, Mr. Steven Tan, only 20% of the stores are open. However, with the shift to General Community Quarantine (GCQ) tomorrow, their projection is that around 60% of stores will open. Once we enter the Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ), it is possible that this number will further increase.”

On the other hand, Sec. Galvez was pleased that the level of protocols even surpassed the minimum protocols provided, and these can prevent transmission. He noted specific best practices in these establishments, such as having designated safety officers, regular alarm systems indicating the time for sanitizing, as well as infomercials showing health reminders.

Data Says Pinoy Love Can Still Last Forever in the Quarantine Age, this Charity Show Tells You How

In the recent Havas Ortega Group report “Love in the Quarantine Age,” Filipinos said they still believe love can last forever. But do Pinoy millennials feel the same way, too?

Top improv group, Third World Improv (TWI) transformed market research into a comedy show entitled “Powerpoint PartTWI: Love in the Quarantine Age” to raise funds for OPEN HOUSE, an online fundraising project that supports Filipino artists and creative workers who lost their jobs and income to the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on Havas’ “Love in the Quarantine Age” Prosumer Report, 10 members of TWI and pioneering Filipino improv group Silly People's Improv Theater (SPIT) performed live on the TWI Facebook Page about what PInoy love looks like in the middle of a crisis when the only remaining medium of connection between people is digital.

Jos Ortega, CEO of Havas Ortega, says “We have put a lot of time and effort in trying to understand our audience’s motivations and beliefs but this pandemic has shaken things up! Even the most romantic Filipinos are in limbo and are asking what the new dating rules are, what a loving relationship feels like, and what commitment means when you’re not even allowed to see or hold your partner. We have studied love in the digital age globally and locally. But what does this same love look like in the quarantine age?”

Among key “hugots” in the report that the show tackled are: 62% believe It’s easier to break up with someone through text or social media; 51% believe sex has nothing to do with falling in love; 45% believe artificial intelligence will be able to tell us if we are really in love and in a sustainable relationship; and, 98% believe having children is one of life's ultimate achievements with or without a partner.

“As our industry unexpectedly moved to the digital space, we theater and improv artists were challenged to engage an audience that is anxious yet yearning for human connection. We wanted to use the Powerpoint presentation format to remind them of a time when everything had a clear definition, structure and schedule—and to show them that it just might be the most stubborn, funniest way to discuss love and all its possibilities amid a very chaotic period,” said Gabe Mercado, President of TWI, the first school in the Philippines dedicated to teaching the art and craft of improvisational theater.

OPEN HOUSE was created by TWI together with Philstage, Theater Actor’s Guild and SPIT Mnl, in cooperation with Ticket2Me, for the benefit of Artists Welfare Project, Inc.

“TWI witnessed thousands of Filipinos from the entertainment and live events industry struggle as the prolonged lockdown took away their livelihood. With data provided by Havas, we are grateful that we were able to develop a show that raised awareness about the plight of our colleagues and generated funds for them. We are hoping for more innovative collaborations like this in the future," Mercado added.

“Powerpoint PartTWI: Love in the Quarantine Age” is still available for viewing here: Facebook Link Page

Open House donation channel Ticket2Me through the link
https://ticket2me.net/e/5778 also remains open.


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