Xiaomi launches premium AIoT devices in the Philippines

Xiaomi recently launched its latest smart tech line at a global product launch in Barcelona, Spain. The lineup includes Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro, Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro, Xiaomi Electric Scooter 4 Ultra, and Redmi Smart Band 2, all guaranteed to deliver unparalleled entertainment and a smart living experience for Xiaomi fans worldwide. The devices will also be offered with freebies from March 4 to 12, 2023, by Xiaomi Philippines.

Stay connected Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro seamlessly blends classic watch design with modern smartwatch technology. The watch features a 1.47” AMOLED display, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal glass, and a rotatable crown, making it a stylish and durable accessory for any occasion. The watch tracks real-time information on over 100 sports activities and offers a range of workout data and health-tracking functions, including heart rate, SpO tracking, and sleep monitoring. With a battery life of up to 14 days, the watch charges quickly and comes with a wireless charging dock for added convenience.

Available for a promo price of only Php 16,999, it comes with a free Xiaomi Buds 3.

Fitness with Redmi Smart Band 2

The Redmi Smart Band 2 is the perfect accessory for anyone looking to take their fitness journey to the next level. With its sleek and stylish design, this smart band fits comfortably on your wrist and precisely tracks your daily activity. From step counts and distance traveled to heart rate monitoring and sleep tracking, this device offers a comprehensive overview of your health and fitness progress. The large color display makes it easy to view your stats, while the long battery life ensures you can wear it all day and night without worrying about recharging.

The Redmi Smart Band 2 retails at only Php 1,499. Efficient robot vacuum cleaners

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Home Credit, SM Store award brand new Toyota Raize to lucky winner of Holiday Shopping cRAIZE!

Last holiday season, the lifestyle partner of every Filipino Home Credit teamed up with the country’s largest retailer SM Store to make the shopping experience of Filipinos more rewarding with the Holiday Shopping cRAIZE!

The raffle promo, which ran for three months from October 14, 2022 to January 15, 2023, allowed SM Store shoppers who paid via Home Credit to be automatically qualified for the holiday raffle. And last February 23, the grand winner of the Holiday Shopping cRAIZE was announced!

Among all the eligible participants, Jane Rosete, a BPO employee from Paranaque City, received the key to her brand new Toyota Raize. Rosete shopped at SM Store during the holidays and applied for Basket Financing, Home Credit’s bundle financing product, which made her qualified for the raffle promo.

“I’ve been a Home Credit user for quite some time now, and it has become my go-to partner when I purchase big-ticket items that are usually out of pocket. With my third installment plan with Home Credit, I never expected to win the raffle and have my own brand new car. I am thankful to Home Credit and SM Store for this opportunity, I wish them more power! I hope that more Filipinos will have a meaningful shopping experience at SM Store with Home Credit,” shared Rosete.

The awarding program was attended by Home Credit and SM Store executives who turned over the brand new Toyota Raize to Rosete. Social media influencers Baninay Bautista (@baninaybautista) and Bont Bryan Oropel (@bontbryan) were also there to witness the awarding and congratulate the lucky winner of the raffle promo.

“As the lifestyle partner of every Filipino, we at Home Credit want to be with our customers in the most special moments of their lives. One of our goals is to broaden our reach and serve more Filipinos across the country. Our partnership with SM Store is a testament to our strong commitment in providing Filipinos with a more meaningful shopping experience by making their purchases more affordable and accessible through Home Credit,” said Richard Sarinas, Home Credit’s partner marketing leader.

Don’t miss out on updates from Home Credit by visiting its official website www.homecredit.ph. You may also follow them on their Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. Customers are encouraged to download the My Home Credit App on Google Play to catch the latest promos and see what’s new in the Marketplace.

Home Credit Philippines is a financing company duly licensed and supervised by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

job of cleaning efficiently. Four new models are out now, each with different features and prices. Grab the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum E10 for Php 9,599 or the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S10 for Php 13,999 – both come with a free Xiaomi Handheld Vacuum Cleaner Mini. For heavy-duty cleaning, choose the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X10 at Php 23,999 with a free Xiaomi Air Purifier 4 Compact. Or go for the top-of-the-line Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X10+ with premium features for Php 43,990, including a free Xiaomi Air Purifier 4 Lite. For more information, visit Xiaomi’s official page.

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Also classified as acts of violence against the elderly are material exploitation through illegal or improper use of funds or resources of the senior citizen, and economic or financial abuse through acts that make the senior citizen financially dependent.

Another act of violence under the bill is abandonment or desertion by a person who has custody or has assumed responsibility for caring for a senior citizen.

“Through this, we continue to provide them a sense of community who is willing to protect them,” the authors stated.

The bill also directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to set up special prosecution units to exclusively handle cases of violence against senior citizens.

It also sought the establishment of senior citizen help desks in every barangay to provide immediate assistance to victim-survivors of elder abuse.

According to the bill acts of violence against the elderly constituting attempted, frustrated, or consummated parricide, murder, or homicide, and those resulting in mutilation “shall be punished by the provisions of the Revised Penal Code.”

The minimum punishment under the bill is “arresto mayor” or one month and one day to six months for acts of violence against the elderly resulting in slight physical injuries.

Under the bill, persons found guilty of serious physical injuries against the elderly are punished with the penalty of “prison mayor” or six years and one day to six years). Less physical injuries are punishable by prison correctional (6 months and 1 day to 6 years).

All other acts of violence against the elderly are punishable by prison correctional and a fine of not less than P100,000 but not more than P300,000.

The bill also mandates mandatory psychological counseling or mental treatment for anyone found guilty of any act of aggression against the elderly, and it requires them to report their compliance to the court.

According to the measure, a respondent to a complaint against elder abuse will also be placed under a hold departure order to be issued by the courts and law enforcers, barangay officials, and persons who fail to report acts of violence against the elderly will be penalized.

The bill also mandates the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to provide senior citizens who are victims of abuse safe shelter; counseling, healing and recovery and rehabilitation services; and other programs to ensure their security and safety as well as the Department of Health (DOH) to provide medical aid to the victims.

Victims of elder abuse can also file protective orders against their perpetrators under the bill.

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ages (31.1%), other non-metallic mineral products (22.6%), and other manufacturing and repair and installation of machinery and equipment (30.5%).

After the contractions in December, rebounds were seen in the manufacture of electrical equipment (53.5%), transport equipment (24.3%), wearing apparel (13.7%), recorded media (13.0%), pharmaceutical products (11.2%), textiles (11.1%), tobacco products (1.6%), and basic metals (0.8%).

were handed over by Atty. Layog, and Atty. Jonah Margaret Presto, Assistant Chief of Staff of the City Government of Davao.

On the other hand, awards were also given to individuals and organizations who contributed to Business Development, Cooperative Development, Public Safety Disaster and Crisis Response, Social Services, Health, Urban Infrastructure and Housing Resettlement, Education, Animal Health Welfare and Productivity, Tourism, Arts and Economic Development.

“To celebrate Araw ng Dabaw is to honor every responsible hardworking, selfless Dabawenyo and the awardees know that we are grateful for all your support for all that you have done and you continue to do. You have shown your Dabawenyo spirit, kamo ang tinuod na Garbo sa atong dakbayan (you are the true pride of the city) and we hope that we can continue to count on you in the future. Sa makausa pa Happy 86th Araw ng Dabaw kaninyong tanan ug Daghang salamat. (Once and for all, Happy 86th Araw ng Davao and Thank you very much),” Mayor Duterte said.

Davao City Vice Mayor Jay Melchor Quitain in his speech said that the city will not be able to succeed without the help of the private sector and urged the guests and stakeholders to continue to work hand in hand with the city government for projects and activities, especially for the tourism industry to be fully back to its feet.

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1-3 notches above the minimum investment grade, a sign of resilience despite the Covid-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic that caused downgrades in other countries around the world,” he said.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Tuesday reported that the country’s foreign reserves declined to USD99.31 billion in February from the USD100.7 billion as of end-January 2023.

This, after the withdrawal by the national government of its deposits with the central bank to pay its foreign currency-denominated debt, as well as lower valuations of the central bank’s gold holdings due to its decline in the international market.

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businesses owned or operated by women through its Pondo sa Pagbabago at Pag-asenso (P3) program and Bayanihan CARES, an interest-free and collateral-free financing program that aims to assist MSMEs (micro, small and medium enterprises),” Pascual said.

He also cited capacity-building programs that can help women entrepreneurs grow their businesses.

These DTI programs include the Rural Agro-industrial Partnership for Inclusive Development (RAPID) Growth Project, She Trades Philippines and Investing in Women Asia.

would be a central fixture in the community and would contribute to growth and development.

Last year, Rigo also led the turnover of similar facilities to barangays Talomo and 39-D as well as a gymnasium and a funeral home (Lamayan ng Bayan) at the Talomo’s Barangay Hall Satellite Office at Royal Valley in Bangkal, Davao City.

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igin that hit the municipality of New Bataan in Davao de Oro .

On Tuesday morning, March 7, a 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit the said municipality anew, which was reported to have been felt in the neighboring municipalities and provinces.

Another 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit the same municipality Tuesday afternoon, which was also felt at various intensities within the neighboring municipalities and provinces.

Meanwhile, Regional Director Liza Mazo of the Civil Defense -Davao Region (OCD-Davao Region) and Daniel Buhay of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS-DOST) visited the town of New Bataan on Wednesday and discussed to the residents the series of earthquakes that rocked Davao de Oro since last month.

It can be recalled that New Bataan was also the epicenter of the 6.0 magnitude earthquake that occurred on February 1, 2023. By Maya

M. Padillo