Whether you have to get in the zone to finish various tasks, create new content on the go or get in your me-time through exercise or a wellness break - accomplishing all of these is possible with a versatile set of devices that are compatible and can be easily synced - like the Samsung ecosystem! 

Samsung opens a connected experience of productivity, entertainment, creativity, and wellness through its newest Galaxy foldable phones, smart watch and tablet. Here are all the reasons to #JoinTheFlipSide and score the complete Galaxy ecosystem:

Get things done and express yourself with the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5

Accomplish your tasks from anywhere with the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, the Galaxy’s multitasking powerhouse. With a massive  7.6-inch Main Screen screen,  the Galaxy Z Fold helps users optimize productivity with features like the Taskbar which allows users to switch quickly between tasks and the slimmer S Pen Fold Edition makes real-time annotating and ideation easy. It also offers an immersive viewing and gaming experience with the Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy, graphics are enhanced  and the use of AI enables multi-game functionality. 

Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Flip5 is all about self-expression as you can take photos with its new 3.4-inch Flex Window while folded. With the stunning hands-free FlexCam, taking photos solo is easy. Reviewing, adjusting, and deleting images is more convenient with the Flex Window. Not only that, checking notifications is simpler. 

Maximize your activities by syncing them with the rest of your  Galaxy devices. Each device is powerful on its own, but together, they work in sync to make tasks easier such as answering messages and calls, sharing and editing files, taking photos, and listening to music!

Create your Ultimate Productivity Ecosystem 

Enjoy limitless entertainment and creativity with the Galaxy Tab S9, S9+ and S9 Ultra with its Qualcomm Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy - the lightning-fast mobile processor also found in Samsung smartphones. It also has an AKG speaker system and Dolby Atmos immersive sound that enhances the audio experience and the Tab S9’s innovative Vision Booster technology which adapts to lighting conditions outdoors. 

Explore more with Samsung’s Multi Control feature that makes copying, pasting, and dragging texts and images directly between your tablet and smartphone seamless – copy using your smartphone and paste with your Galaxy Tab S9. 

You can also take video calls or virtual family catch ups anywhere through the Call & Message Continuity feature through your Galaxy Tab S9. This way, you can always be notified with messages and calls even when your phone is at a distance. 

Don’t fret about not having to finish items on Samsung Notes on your smartphone as all memos are synced across your different devices as long as there is an internet connection. In case of connection problems, share files, images and even music from smartphone to your tablet offline with the Quick Share feature. Just tap the screen to select files and then select the chosen device to transfer. 

Track your health and take control of apps from your wrist

The Samsung Galaxy Watch6 series has evolved from being your fitness tracker to becoming your daily wellness partner. Among the many updates of the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 is its many sleep monitoring features. Get to know your previous night’s sleep quality with the innovative Sleep Coaching feature that gives you data on your sleep activity and insights for maintenance and improvement. Samsung also added a personalized heart rate zone feature that analyzes individual physical capabilities.

Your Galaxy Watch6 is also the perfect fitness companion, with more features that allow you to customize your fitness journey. The new Personalized Heart Rate Zone feature analyzes individual physical capabilities and defines five optimal running intensity levels to help users set their own goals based on their ability. In addition to over 100 existing workout trackers, the newly added Track Run records the user’s runs on a track, while Custom Workout allows users to build and track their personalized workout routine.

Once you have chosen your preferred sport or workouts, get in the zone during your workouts by syncing your Galaxy smartphone to the Watch6 to put on your workout playlist. Finish your daily fitness goal while enjoying your favorite tunes, hands-free. 

To stay connected while working out, you can access WhatsApp, Google Calendar, and Gmail on your Watch6 even when you are away from your smartphone or other Galaxy devices. You can also track your fitness progress through your Galaxy Watch6 and see updates in real time with a guided fitness or mindfulness program on your Galaxy Tab S9.

Aside from guiding your fitness journey, the Galaxy Watch6 series even takes your photography experience to the next level with the Camera Controller feature. View the image from your smartphone and snap the shutter on the Watch6 to take the photo. 

All the latest Galaxy devices are now available for pre-order until August 17, 2023. Check the amazing offers and bundles and experience the Galaxy ecosystem through these links below! 

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5: https://www.samsung.com/ph/smartphones/galaxy-z-flip5/buy/

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5: https://www.samsung.com/ph/smartphones/galaxy-z-fold5/buy/

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9: https://www.samsung.com/ph/tablets/galaxy-tab-s9/buy/

Samsung Galaxy Watch6: https://www.samsung.com/ph/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch6-40mm-gold-bluetooth-sm-r930nzeaasa/buy/

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MEETING OF THE MINDS Willment Leong, WORLDCHEFS continental director for Asia, speaks in a closed-door meeting on Aug. 1 with WORLDCHEFS presidents

The Philippines hosted the recently concluded WORLDCHEFS Asian Presidents Forum (WAPF) 2023, welcoming delegates and presidents from sixteen (16) member societies, two (2) associate member groups, as well as organizational heads of the World Association of Chef Societies (WORLDCHEFS). This was the first time the event was held in the country, with the last occurring in Bangkok in 2019.

Co-organized by the Tourism Promotions Board Philippines (TPB) and LTB Philippines Chefs Association, the WAPF kicked off with an opening ceremony on July 31 at Conrad Manila. Forum events ran until August 5 and aimed to bring together culinary experts from all over Asia to share culinary heritage, industry best practices, and sustainability goals through knowledge-sharing sessions, competitions, and outreach programs scheduled throughout the weeklong conference.

Philippine Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco shared that the event was a good showcase of the country, saying that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. “envisions the Philippines to have a more primary role in Asia in terms of being able to reintroduce itself to the world, not only on the aspect of fun and adventure, but most importantly, to allow you to get to know the heart and soul of the Filipinos that lies in our history, our heritage, our identity, and our living cultural traditions, including and especially, our culinary traditions.”

“We are given a unique opportunity to listen and learn from experts about developments in the culinary field. The world is more connected, now more than ever, and this has vastly influenced and changed the way we look at food, especially in recent years. People from all over the world are constantly seeking new gastronomic experiences,” said TPB Chief Operating Officer Margarita Montemayor Nograles.

Attending member societies include LTB Philippines, Association of Culinary Professionals Indonesia, Cambodia Chefs’ Association, Chefs Association of Pakistan, Chefs Guild of Lanka, Chefs Guild of Maldives, China Cuisine Association, Hong Kong Chefs Association, Indian Federation of Culinary Associations, Korea Chefs Association, Mongolian Chefs Association, Professional Culinaire Association of Malaysia, Singapore Chefs’ Association, Taiwan Chefs Association, Thailand Chefs Association, and The Saigon Professional Chefs’ Guild.

The associate member groups of Penang Chef Association and Karachi Chefs Association were also present.

“So many presidents and so many representatives from WORLDCHEFS member countries, [who] are here in the room, shows that Asia is one of the powerful forces in WORLDCHEFS,” said Chef Thomas Gugler, WORLDCHEFS president.

Also in attendance to give talks on Filipino food heritage and food sustainability in hospitality establishments were Felice Prudente Sta. Maria and Chef Meik Brammer, respectively. LTB Philippines’ Chef Fernando Aracama hosted a panel discussion with

Chefs Stephan Duhesme, Carlos Villaflor, and Jordy Navarra about the Philippine culinary scene.

Chef KK Yau, WORLDCHEFS assistant vice president, gave an update on WORLDCHEFS Without Borders’ Chef Social Responsibility efforts in Syria. While Chef Alan Orreal, WORLDCHEFS Young Chefs chairman, spoke about the necessity of bridging the gap between young chefs and the old guard of the culinary world.

In anticipation of the week’s events, Chef Rick Stephen, WORLDCHEFS Culinary Competition Committee chairman, gave a rundown of culinary safety and competition standards.

Chef Carlo Miguel, LTB Philippines president, said, “We’ve always wanted to be able to showcase Philippine hospitality to our Asian neighbors ... We can show them how advanced we are in our culinary skill through the Philippine Culinary Cup as well.”

Organized by PEPTarsus Corp., the World Food Expo (WOFEX), a long-running Philippine food trade show, was held from August 2 to 5 at SMX Convention Center and World Trade Center. WOFEX hosts the only WORLDCHEFS-accredited culinary competition in the country, the Philippine Culinary Cup, which ran on August 5 along with the semifinals of the WORLDCHEFS’ Global Chef Challenge.

According to Chef Willment Leong, WORLDCHEFS continental director for Asia, the Global Chef Challenge itself had amassed a record number of participants for the association, with 51 chefs from 11 different member countries engaging in this Philippine leg.

Leong also facilitated the launch of the WORLDCHEFS e-book “Food of Asia, Soul of Asia.” Available on the WORLDCHEFS website, the e-book features authentic recipes across the continent crafted by member association chefs.

Joel Pascual, PEPTarsus president, spoke about the benefits of MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) events such as the WAPF in boosting local trade and travel. “We are indicating that the Philippines is open for business,” he said.

Chef Leong said, “Hospitality from the Philippines is unbelievable … This [has been a] tip- top, world-standard forum .. We look forward to [coming] back to this beautiful home we call the Philippines.”

A FIRST Philippine Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco (center) poses with delegates and member association presidents of the World Association of Chefs Societies (WORLDCHEFS) at the organization's first Asian Presidents Forum to be held in the Philippines.

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 Did you know that we breathe in and out an average of 22,000 times daily? The lungs work hard every day to endure the flight of stairs, run after our dog when we forget its leash, catch the next scheduled train, and even chase someone who won’t stop and listen to what we have to say. 

Breathing also helps us laugh our heart out at someone else’s “corny” jokes, talk non-stop with a friend and cry over someone who doesn’t deserve our tears.

According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), our lungs are the heart of the respiratory system. The respiratory system comprises the trachea (windpipe), chest wall, diaphragm muscles, and other tissues. These parts work together to make the gas exchange and breathing possible. Your brain senses when your body needs to take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide, and it regulates your breathing rate.

Thus, we need to take good care of our precious lungs.

Lung cancer and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, are primarily caused by cigarette smoking. Breathing can become more challenging due to cigarette smoke's ability to narrow airways. It results in persistent lung edema or inflammation, which can cause chronic bronchitis. Cigarette smoke damages lung tissue over time and might lead to cancer.

Exercise keeps your lungs in good condition, just as it does for your body. The lungs work harder when your heart beats faster while exercising. Extra oxygen is needed by the body to fuel the muscles. Your lungs work harder to provide that oxygen while releasing more carbon dioxide.

Your lungs can readily resist these pollutants when they are healthy. But as it gets older, they lose part of their resilience and become more susceptible to illnesses. 

When working in industries like construction, mining, or waste management, take all necessary safety steps to reduce exposure to airborne pollutants, avoid secondhand smoke, and avoid leaving the house during rush hour. 

Breathing deeply helps cleanse the lungs. Sit peacefully and take deep, slow breaths just through your nose. Then exhale through your lips for at least twice as long. Counting your breaths could be beneficial. Deeper breaths come from the stomach, where your diaphragm is located, whereas shallow breaths originate from the chest. As you practice, be mindful of how the stomach rises and falls. You get less anxious and more calm after performing these breathing exercises.

Every August of each year, the Philippines observes National Lung Month. It is an ideal time to take good care of your precious lungs and assess the possibility of contracting one of the several lung-related disorders. As your lungs work hard 24/7, you should also work hard to keep this vital organ healthy. (PIA-NCR)

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Book Author Ian Christopher B. Alfonso narrates his journey of completing his book "Dogs in Philippine History" during the book launch held at the Presidential Car Museum at the Quezon City Circle, August 5, 2023.

QUEZON CITY, (PIA) — A book that discusses the nearly 4,000-year relationship of dogs and humans in the Philippines was recently launched at the NHCP Presidential Car Museum, Quezon Memorial Circle, Quezon City.

Dog lovers and history lovers gathered together to support the launch of the book Dogs in Philippine History by Ian Chistopher B. Alfonso published by Alaya Publishing, Project Saysay, and the Philippine Historical Association (PHA).

Scholars and popular figures who delivered their reviews during the book launch receive their printed copies at the event.

Author Ian Christopher B. Alfonso shared in an interview that he started gathering photos, paintings and illustrations back in 2013 while writing a narrative resulting in a book with 600 plus pages. 

“Hindi ko in-expect na kakapal ng ganyan ng 10 years kasi nga unti-unti dumarating ‘yung mga datos na dati talagang wala pang nagsusulat, ang hirap hanapin ng mga sources,” Alfonso stated. 

[I didn't expect it to be so thick in 10 years because the data is slowly coming that no one has written before, it's hard to find the sources.]

Alfonso added that the book also features some monuments of dogs in the Philippines such as “Kabang,” the hero dog of Zamboanga, who lost her snout for saving two children from a motorcycle crash.

He explained, dogs are also part of history and he envisioned that stories about dogs will also spark conversations about the Filipino culture and society in order to provide some solutions to the faults in our culture. 

“Lalo na meron tayong problema sa rabis hanggang ngayon. Baka may problema na ‘yung kultura natin? o problema ba talaga ‘yung kultura? Baka puwedeng mag-adjust ‘yung kultura? [Gaya ng] ginawa ng mga Hapon, pinilit nilang maka-diskubre ng bakuna para sa mga aso para lang maligtas ‘yung aso nila dahil ganon nila kamahal ‘yung mga aso nila,” Alfonso shared in an interview during the book launch. 

[Especially, we have a problem with rabies until now. Maybe our culture has a problem? or is culture really a problem? Maybe the culture can adjust? [As] the Japanese did, they tried to discover a vaccine for dogs just to save their dogs because they love their dogs that much.] 

Historian and Professor Xiao Chua delivers his testimonial during the book launch.

Historian and Professor Xiao Chua said during the book launch that the book “Dogs in Philippine History” is a public history that showed what the people and society did to dogs through the years.

One of the accounts shared during the event was about the Spanish Government's declaration of the existence of rabies in the Philippines during the 1800s. Every household is only allowed to have one dog, excess should be killed in order to prevent rabies since the anti-rabies vaccines were not yet available at the time. Those killed are ordered to be buried at Luneta until the arrival of vaccines in the country in the 1930s.

Alfonso said he hopes his book would enlighten society to learn from the faults of the past and develop a better culture away from a mediocre society. 

“Sana may ganun din tayong kultura na kaya niyang baguhin yung lipunan hindi lang yung kulturang lilipas lang na parang bahala na, nandyan na yan, parang yung mediocre na society. Sana gamitin natin yung mga faults ng kultura natin para makapagbahagi ng solusyon,” Alfonso stated.

[I hope we also have a culture that can change society, not just the culture that will just pass away as if it's okay, that's already there, like the mediocre society. I hope we use the faults of our culture to share a solution.]

In addition to the author, the following scholars and popular figures will speak at the launch: Dr. Emmanuel Franco Calairo, NHCP Chairperson; Dr. Ma. Luisa Camagay, President of PHA; Prof. Michael Charleston Chua, public historian and assistant professor of De La Salle University Manila; Ms. Mona Magno-Veluz, genealogist known on social media as Mighty Magulang; Mr. Taj Vitales, archaeologist from the National Museum of the Philippines; Dr. Vicente Villan, historian and anthropologist from the University of the Philippines Diliman; Dr. Jose Diaz, veterinarian and historian from the Cavite Historical Society; Dr. Nicolo Ludovice, animal historian and lecturer from the University of Hong Kong; and, Dr. Jose Victor Torres, historian and professor from the De La Salle University Manila.

Pet lovers were also allowed to bring their dogs and cats at the venue. 

Those who would like to avail of the book Dogs in Philippine History may order through the book's official Facebook page (fb.com/DogsPHI).

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Cinemalaya Film Festival Director Chris Millado announces the opening of the 19th year of Cinemalaya Film FestivalCinemalaya Film Festival Director Chris Millado announces the opening of the 19th year of Cinemalaya Film Festival

The cast and crew of animation film Iti Mapukpukaw starring Dolly de Leon (center).

Online influencers pose on the red carpet during the opening night of Cinemalaya 19 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC).

The Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival has pushed the boundaries for creative expression in the last 19 years by avidly propping up artistic integrity and illuminating the Filipino filmamakers’ visions of nationhood.

Since 2005, Cinemalaya has continued to discover, encourage and support the cinematic works of upcoming and veteran Filipino filmmakers who boldly articulate and freely interpret the Philippine experience with fresh insight and artistic integrity.

“Ang Cinemalaya ay hindi lamang panonood ng pelikula kundi rin ito’y pakikisalamuha dun sa mga tinatawag nating mga pangkulturang manggagawa, cultural workers or creative workers ng cinema, tulad ng filmmakers, directors, cinematographers, actors,” Cinemalaya Festival Director Chris Millado shared in an interview during the Cinemalaya 19 opening night held at the PICC. 

[Cinemalaya is not just watching a movie but also engaging with what we call cultural workers or creative workers of cinema, such as filmmakers, directors, cinematographers, actors.]

Director Millado shared that unlike normal film viewing in a cinema where people will just enter the moviehouse and leave afterward, in Cinemalaya, the audience will be able to interact with the present filmmakers of the film, those who worked in front and behind the camera, and ask them about their insights of the film and things about filmmaking.

To date, Cinemalaya has supported and promoted the production of Filipino full feature independent films and short films. Many of these films have won awards in local and international competitions and festivals. Through the annual festival, Cinemalaya has showcased over 1,000 works by independent filmmakers including full feature films, shorts, documentaries, Filipino film classics, and art films.

Regional filmmakers dominate this year’s festival

According to Cinemalaya Festival Director Chris Millado, regional filmmakers outnumbered the filmmakers from Manila joining this year. 

“Meron tayong mga gawa at hindi lamang maririnig din natin ‘yung mga wika galing sa Cebu, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Bacolod, Bicol. Kaya talagang napakaraming kwento ‘yung nailahad at talagang ibang-iba ang lasa ng bawat pelikulang inihain sa atin ng ating filmmakers.” Festival Director Chris Millado shared during an interview at the opening night held at PICC. 

[We will also hear the languages from Cebu, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Bacolod, Bicol. That's why there are so many stories that have been presented and the taste of each movie served to us by our filmmakers is really very different.]

Following the theme “ilumiNasyon,” the country’s pioneering independent film festival returns with 10 full-lengths and 10 short films in competition, as well as other components that will secure a space for independent filmmakers to tell their stories and share their perspectives on the issues that shape our times, while capturing the audience’s imagination.

The 10 competing full-length films are: ANG DUYAN NG MAGITING (THE CRADLE OF THE BRAVE) by Dustin Celestino; AS IF IT’S TRUE by John Rogers; BULAWAN NGA USA (GOLDEN DEER) by Kenneth De la Cruz; GITLING by Jopy Arnaldo; HULING PALABAS (FIN) by Ryan Espinosa Machado; ITI MAPUKPUKAW (THE MISSING) by Carl Joseph E. Papa; MARIA by She Andes; ROOKIE by Samantha Lee and Natts Jadaone; TETHER by Gian Arre; and WHEN THIS IS ALL OVER by Kevin Mayuga.

Short films in competition include: ANG KINING BINALAYBAY KAG AMBAHANON KO PARA SA IMO (THESE RHYMES AND RHYTHMS MEANT FOR YOU) By Kent John D. Desamparado; GOLDEN BELLS By Kurt Soberano; HINAKDAL (CONDEMNED) By Arvin Belarmino; HM HM MHM By Sam Villa-Real And Kim Timan; KOKURYO: THE UNTOLD STORY OF BB. UNDAS 2019 By Diokko Manuel Dionisio; MAKOKO SA BAYBAY (I AM GOING TO THE BEACH) By Mike Cabarles; MAUDI NGA ARAPAAP (LAST DREAM) By Daniel Magayon; SIBUYAS NI PERFECTO (PERFECTO’S ONION) By Januar Yap; SOTA (HORSE CARETAKER) by Mae Tanagon; and TONG ADLAW NGA NAG-SNOW SA PINAS (THE DAY IT SNOWED IN THE PHILIPPINES) by Joshua Caesar Medroso.

Additional genre participate in the competition category

Cinemalaya Film Festival Director Chris Millado shared that there will be a 90-minute animation film entitled Iti Mapukpukaw (The Missing), and a 75-minute documentary film entitled Maria joining the competition category for the first time.

Iti Mapukpukaw is a Filipino-Ilocano rotoscope animated film that follows Eric’s life as it twists and turns after the arrival of the familiar alien and his uncle's death; both trigger Eric to remember his past and untangle his memories.

Maria documentary follows three women named Maria after the bloodbath of Former President Duterte’s drug war. A staunch supporter turned victim, a wife & mother fighting for their rights, and a woman who became a beacon of hope.

Cinemalaya 19 takes place at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) this year

This year’s Cinemalaya 19 brought its brand of cinematic experience to the Philippine International Convention Center amidst the ongoing rehabilitation of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Main Building where the usual Cinemalaya Film Festival is usually held.

“We hope to retain the unique community spirit of the festival, which was one of the main considerations when we were deciding on the venue. If we look at the history of the convention center, PICC is quite conducive for film screenings, having hosted the Manila International Film Festival in the 1980s,” CCP President Margie Moran-Floirendo stated. 

For its 10-day run, the Cinemalaya films will be screened at three meeting rooms, Cinema Rizal (Meeting Room 1), Cinema Bonifacio (Meeting Room 2 and 3), and Cinema Felipe (Meeting Room 4). Fringe events and talkbacks will be held at Cinema Palma (Meeting Room 5). The exhibitions and filmmakers’ profiles will be on display at the Executive Lounge.

Film enthusiasts and festival fans will continue to enjoy the festival’s mainstays: Retrospective, lookback to winning films of past Cinemalaya editions; Best of the Festivals, which showcases the best films from local festivals; Visions of Asia, featuring award-winning Asian and Netpac films; Premieres, featuring never-before-screen films; and Dokyu, which screens award-winning documentaries.

The Gawad CCP Para sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Video, considered the longest-running independent film competition of its kind in the ASEAN region, will once again harvest the best of the best, with films competing in various categories such as Short Feature/Narrative, Experimental, Documentary and Animation. Pre-selected entries will be screened on August 5 to 7, at the CCP Tanghalang Ignacio B. Gimenez (CCP Blackbox Theater). Awarding will be on August 12.

For more information, visit CCP website (www.culturalcenter.gov.ph) and Cinemalaya website (www.cinemalaya.org). Follow the official CCP and Cinemalaya Facebook pages and other social media accounts in Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok.

The cast and crew of the Cinemalaya opening film dark comedy thriller “Marupok AF (Where Is The Lie?)” directed by Quark Henares, starring Maris Racal and Royce Cabrera.

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Do more and be more with a phone that lets you discover more of the awesome life: the Galaxy A24 LTE. From using multiple apps to watching videos or making content to capture your style, it is hitting all levels of awesomeness with every click. Whether you are finding new hobbies, living your main character era, or catching the latest trending video on social media, this phone is here to help you display and capture your most awesome self! 

Be on track with every click and snap

Get the best out of your long list of activities as the Galaxy A24 LTE offers the powerful Mediatek 6789 processor. This awesome phone can absolutely keep up with all your apps, from accomplishing assignments, attending meetings, beating deadlines, giving time to learning new hobbies, or even observing hours spent on social media platforms. On top of that, the MT6789 is super energy efficient so low battery worries are a thing of the past.

It is always a time to learn more while utilizing the Galaxy A24 LTE to unlock your skills. Whether you want to explore content creation and editing or take a couple of masterclasses, the Galaxy A24 LTE provides excellent performance and an awesome super AMOLED display for brighter screens and more brilliant colors— all while consuming less power so you stay online for longer.

Always awesomely on point in every take

The Galaxy A24 LTE definitely captures every bit of awesomeness when it comes to content creation. Whether you take photos from the front or 0.5x selfies, do fit checks, record vlogs for the gram, live-stream, you can be sure your content will always be on point! With the 50-megapixel main camera, a 5-megapixel ultra-wide, and a 2-megapixel macro lens of the Galaxy A24 LTE, you will be able see how you slayed at every angle.

Revamp your presence, upgrade the awesomeness 

With effortless shifting from one app to another with the Galaxy A24 LTE, you can be sure to swiftly launch your social media glow-up. Scrolling is quick and easy, so revamping your social media presence and sharing memes is super smooth. You also don’t need to worry about the memory space it may take up as the Galaxy A24 offers 128GB storage so you have room to spare to capture all the awesome events - you even have up to 1TB of Micro SD slot for core memories you want to keep.

An awesome smartphone at an awesome price 

Showcase your awesome vibe as Samsung offers this in two captivating colors: – the funky trendsetting Awesome Lime and the mysterious baddie Awesome Graphite - and get the Samsung Galaxy A24 LTE now at the pocket-friendly price of only PHP 14,990! When you purchase the Galaxy A24 LTE from May 15 to August 6, you'll also receive a free 25W travel adapter and 128GB SD card worth P1,749 from authorized Samsung Stores. You can also take advantage of 0% installment via credit card and affordable installment plans with Home Credit. 

Get these exclusive deals so you can do more and be more awesome! 

For more information, check out: https://www.samsung.com/ph/

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Philippine Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and Tourism Promotions Board COO Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles during the Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX) 2022

The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), the marketing and promotions arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), was recently honored with the National Tourism Initiative of the Year-Philippines award in recognition of its conduct of the 2022 Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX), the country's largest government-organized travel trade event. The Gov Media Awards, presented by Gov Media Magazine and held in Singapore, recognizes the most outstanding government projects and initiatives in the Asia Pacific region. This year’s entries were evaluated by an elite panel of experts, including leaders from World Bank and ADB.

"We are one with the TPB in appreciation of this international recognition for PHITEX, which reflects the successful collaboration of government and the private sector under the shared tourism governance envisioned by the Marcos Administration," Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, who is also Chairman of the TPB Board said on the  award received by the DOT's marketing arm.

“This recognition is an honor for us at the Tourism Promotions Board Philippines and is a triumph that we dedicate to all tourism stakeholders who continually work hard to contribute to the growth of the tourism industry and economy. This will only spur us in our commitment to making the Philippines a tourism powerhouse in Asia,” said TPB Chief Operating Officer Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles. 

Gov Media stated that TPB’s remarkable organization of PHITEX was lauded for its role in promoting responsible tourism and driving growth in the Philippine tourism industry. The projects awarded serve as catalysts for transformative change and have significant implications for the well-being of billions of people living in Asia and beyond. 

Since its establishment in 1996, PHITEX has played a vital role in fostering business partnerships and showcasing the diverse array of Philippine tourism destinations.  In 2022, PHITEX adopted the theme "Embracing Responsible Tourism" to emphasize the significance of safe, smart, and sustainable travel practices. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, PHITEX successfully hosted over 116 foreign buyers, comprised of 53 physical attendees and 63 virtual participants from 32 countries that actively participated with 206 Philippine sellers composed of 96 physical attendees and 110 virtual participants during the Travel Exchange (TRAVEX). 

Said participants represented travel agencies, tour operators, hotels and resorts, MICE operators, and airlines. Key markets such as Korea, Malaysia, and China were well-represented, with 77% of buyers coming from source markets and 39% from opportunity markets. 

The fruitful discussions in TRAVEX generated an estimated revenue of Php 190,143,651.00 (US$3.496m) based on the sales lead forms submitted by the Philippine sellers.

TPB has announced that the next PHITEX will be held in September this year in Cebu. This year's event will feature a two-day Face-to-Face Travel Exchange (TRAVEX), PHITEX Educational Program (PEP), and Pre and Post-Event Tours for Buyers, targeting quality buyers and sellers.

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