LGEPH and Pasig City Government Collaborate for a Greener Future on World Environment Day

Turnover of plants / Commencement of tree planting activity
MD, CFO and PDs with the representatives of City Environment and Natural Resources Office of Pasig City

LG Electronics Philippines (LGEPH), in collaboration with the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) of Pasig City, celebrated World Environment Day by organizing a tree planting activity. The event, held on June 5, 2023, aimed to promote environmental conservation and sustainability in the community.

World Environment Day, established by the United Nations in 1972, serves as a global platform to raise awareness about the importance of protecting the environment and natural resources. Recognizing this crucial initiative, LGEPH Managing Director, Mr. Sungjae Kim, expressed gratitude to the volunteers for their participation in the tree planting activity.

"Our goal is to create a more nature-friendly environment, ensuring a sustainable community in the long run," stated Mr. Sungjae Kim during his opening remarks. "LG has always been committed to making the world a better place, and this event reflects our dedication to environmental stewardship."

The tree planting activity saw the active involvement of 51 LGEPH employees, including the Managing Director, CFO, and Product Directors. They were joined by 10 volunteers from the CENRO of the Pasig City government, forming a collaborative effort to make a positive impact on the local environment.

51 LGEPH employees including the Managing Director, CFO and PDS volunteered to the tree planting activity. They were joined by 10 volunteers from the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) of Pasig City

A total of 350 saplings were planted, comprising various tree species. The selection of trees included 50 Salingogon Trees, 50 Bougainvillea, 10 African Talisay, and 240 Pintabebua. These saplings will contribute to the beautification and enhancement of the local ecosystem.

LGEPH Managing Director Mr. Sungjae Kim planting a sapling during the Tree Planting Activity on World Environment Day.

LGEPH remains committed to corporate social responsibility and environmental sustainability. Through initiatives like the tree planting activity, the company aims to inspire others to take an active role in preserving the environment and fostering a greener future.

"We would like to express our sincerest appreciation to all the volunteers who participated in this meaningful event," concluded Mr. Sungjae Kim. "Together, we can make a significant difference and create a more sustainable world for future generations."

For more information about LG Electronics Philippines and its environmental initiatives, follow LG Philippines on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube and Tiktok. LG products are available in all authorized dealers nationwide both in-store and online. Visit lg.com/ph for a complete list of our retail partners. You can also visit LG's Official Flagship Stores in Lazada and Shopee.

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Making the switch: Janine Gutierrez shares how switching to Galaxy enabled her multi-faceted lifestyle

When it comes to pursuing passions, today’s multi-hyphenates sure know a thing or two about balancing one’s interests and living an epic lifestyle. Just ask Janine Gutierrez, one of the country’s it girls who splits her time as a dynamic actress, content creator and entrepreneur.

For someone who has a variety of epic passions, it’s no surprise that she’s loving being a part of #TeamGalaxy, which she shared during the Samsung Epic After Hours event. With her multi-faceted lifestyle, she shared how the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra had become an essential tool that helps stay ultra-productive and helps her pursue her diverse galaxy of interests!

Empowering Productivity and Seamlessly Switching Roles

As Janine passionately pursues her various interests, she relies on the Galaxy S23 Ultra to keep up with her demanding schedule. As she juggles simultaneous projects, Janine draws a parallel between transitioning from one role to another in her teleserye stints and switching to the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. She praises the Smart Switch feature, which allows her to transfer all her important files, notes, and memories without any concerns.

Janine has always confidently embraced change and she knows her new phone will seamlessly adapt to her needs -- just like she does when playing different characters. The simplicity and convenience of Smart Switch left her impressed. ”All your photos, videos, lahat ng files niyo, apps…you can transfer easily through a wireless connection or through a USB cable and it’s all in your new phone,” she said.

Janine's love for organization and productivity also finds a perfect match in the Galaxy S23 Ultra's features. The S-Pen, seamlessly integrated into the phone, also allows her to effortlessly jot down notes, highlight scripts, and create shot lists for her content. As a self-proclaimed lover of making lists, Janine shared how in the past she typically reached for scratch paper which would inevitably be lost but with the S-Pen's instant accessibility, she never misses a brilliant idea or important detail, empowering her to multitask effectively.

She explains, “I love the S-Pen because aside from it already being embedded in the phone, it doesn’t add extra bulk or anything. The S-Pen really helps me to balance my different passions, to be on top of my schedule. When you pop it out, the note feature comes out instantly, so you can scribble, you won’t forget what you were planning to write down.”

Uninterrupted Performance and Long-Lasting Battery

Janine's hectic lifestyle demands a phone that can keep up. With the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra’s exceptional battery life, it eliminates the need to carry a power bank. The reliable and long-lasting battery ensures uninterrupted connectivity, enabling the actress to stay connected throughout the day, no matter how packed her schedule may be.

Fueling Creativity and Content Creation Janine's role as a content creator on her YouTube channel is a testament to her creativity. With the phone’s remarkable camera capabilities, she captures stunning photos and videos that resonate with her audience. The Nightography and Zoom features elevate her content creation game, allowing her to capture memorable moments, especially during concerts and in low-light situations. Janine is delighted by the exceptional quality of the photos and videos, enhancing her ability to share her experiences authentically.

Janine Gutierrez on Embracing #TeamGalaxy

 Janine sums up her experience. "I got my Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra in March, a few months ago, so I have really gotten to know the phone well and I can say that it has really changed my life. It’s been my ‘all-around’ [device] with the different aspects in my life, it has helped me fuel my passions.”

Janine Gutierrez's love for the Galaxy S23 Ultra is evident as she finds a perfect companion in her pursuit of diverse passions. “I would consider myself as someone who likes to do many things,” Janine explains, “I’m acting but at the same time I’m trying to create content, make vlogs and also have a small business. So with a phone [like the Galaxy S23] I'm able to combine all my different passions into one epic, smooth experience.”

The phone's productivity features, effortless switching experience, exceptional battery life, and impressive camera capabilities fuel her ambitions and empower her to excel in every role she plays.

As Janine confidently embraces the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, she invites others to experience the same seamless integration and unmatched performance that has transformed her own journey. And getting a Galaxy S23 Ultra or S23 series phone is easier than ever at The Great Samsung Sale happening now until June 25. Enjoy a free Galaxy Buds2 Pro when you buy any of the Galaxy S23 Series or a free Galaxy Watch5 4mm if you buy a Galaxy S23 Series phone via trade-in.

For more information on the Galaxy S23 series, visit: www.samsung.com/ph/smartphones/galaxy-s23/, www.samsung.com/ph/smartphones/galaxy-s23-ultra/, www.news.samsung.com/global or www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/.

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Pascual Laboratories shares the #PascualLove with the children of World Vision

Three years since their partnership with WorldVision started, PascualLab sponsors led by Vice President for Corporate HROD and Design Services & Corporate Affairs Mia Pascual Cenzon, finally met their sponsored children face to face, at a bonding activity during PascualLab's anniversary month at the WorldVision grounds in Quezon City.

To spread the #PascualLove as part of its CSR program Sowing to Empower, Educate, and Develop (SEED), Pascual Laboratories, Inc. (PascualLab) sponsor-employees spent a weekend of bonding over an art activity, talent showcase, group games, and basic health checks with children from World-Vision assisted communities in Malabon last May 6, 2023 at the World Vision grounds in Quezon City.

PascualLab, a partner of international charitable institution World Vision since 2020, has been sponsoring children in less-fortunate communities in Malabon via the CHOSEN program. Through the program, these children were given the chance to pick their sponsors, essentially choosing people who can help them realize their wishes for education towards better lives amidst challenges including the current health crisis.

Three years into the pandemic and during PascualLab’s anniversary month, the sponsors were finally able to be with the children who have CHOSEN them. Malabon plays a significant place in PascualLab’s history as the Pascual family traces its roots to this Northern part of Manila.

PascualLab VP and CHOSEN sponsor Mia Pascual Cenzon shared: “PascualLab has always had a passion for CSR and a heart for family so we take every chance to help others through our health products and in more ways such as the CHOSEN program”.  

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LG Joins RE100 Initiative, Committing to Transition to Renewable Energy

Accelerating Journey toward Carbon Neutrality, Company

Continues Efforts to Realize ESG Vision of ‘Better Life for All’

LG Electronics (LG) has joined RE100 (Renewable Energy 100), a global initiative advocating for businesses to convert to 100 percent renewable energy for all their electricity requirements. The decision to become an RE100 member is yet another example of its strong commitment to sustainability and to fulfilling its responsibilities as a global corporate citizen.

The company has finalized plans to convert all its business sites to 100 percent renewable energy by 2050. To reach this goal, LG will gradually increase its usage of electricity from renewable sources, such as solar and wind power, to 60 percent by 2030 and 90 percent by 2040, arriving at its target of 100 percent by 2050.

Along with expanding the generation and usage of renewable energy via the installation of high-efficiency solar panels at LG offices and manufacturing facilities, the company will be implementing a variety of additional measures, such as acquiring renewable energy certificates (RECs), signing renewable energy power purchase agreements (PPAs) and, in South Korea, paying Korea Electric Power Corporation’s (KEPCO) green premium.

As part of its ongoing efforts in this area, last year, LG signed a direct PPA with GS EPS, a Korean power generation company, to build a solar power station equivalent to the size of three soccer fields on the roof of the existing integrated production building at LG Smart Park in Changwon, South Korea by 2025. Some solar panels have already been installed and have generated power for select buildings since last December. Around the world, the company has installed solar panels on rooftops of several of its offices, including the LG Sciencepark R&D complex in Seoul, South Korea; the North American Headquarters campus in New Jersey, USA; LG India’s office building in greater Noida, India; and the Rayong home appliance factory in Thailand.

LG had already established plans to speed up its transition to renewable energy and accelerate its journey toward carbon neutrality. By converting to renewable energy, the company is also reducing indirect carbon (scope 2) emissions generated while using power. In 2019, LG announced its Zero Carbon 2030 pledge to reach net-zero (direct and indirect) carbon dioxide emissions (scope 1 and 2) by the year 2030.

“Through ongoing efforts and innovation, LG is well on its way to achieving its goals of converting to 100 percent renewable energy and becoming a carbon neutral business,” said Lee Sam-soo, chief strategy officer at LG Electronics. “LG remains fully committed to realizing its ESG vision of creating a Better Life for All.

Life's about more than having the latest technology, rather, it's about the experiences technology creates that impact our lives. LG Electronics Philippines delivers consumer electronics through top-of-the-line home entertainment, home appliances, and air solution products that prepare Filipinos for their greatest moments. LG promises to bring "Innovation for a Better Life" nationwide - from Luzon, to Visayas, and Mindanao.

For more information about LG products in the Philippines, visit the official website at lg.com/ph. You may also follow the official social media accounts @LGPhilippines on Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok.

LG Electronics is a global innovator in technology and consumer electronics with a presence in almost every country and an international workforce of more than 74,000. LG’s four companies – Home Appliance & Air Solution, Home Entertainment, Vehicle component Solutions and Business Solutions – combined for global revenue of over KRW 80 trillion in 2022. LG is a leading manufacturer of consumer and commercial products ranging from TVs, home appliances, air solutions, monitors, service robots, automotive components and its premium LG SIGNATURE and intelligent LG ThinQ brands are familiar names world over. Visit www.LGnewsroom.com for the latest news.

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KLASICAL concert set on June 10

Ephesus Teatron Group Inc., after an absence of more than three years, is proud to present its first major live musical concert “Klasical”, which will be performed on the 10th of June (Saturday), 2023, at the OnStage Theatre, Greenbelt 1, Makati at 7:30 pm.

"KLASICAL is a musical of Philippine history featuring “Tribu” and is produced to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of Philippine Independence.

Featured artists are Sweet Samaniego (also the director of show), Marga Roco, Terence Guillermo, Onyl Torres and Nazer Salcedo.

 

Special guests are Pinky Marquez, Miguel Braganza and Gala Dance Company.

KLASICAL is a repertoire of traditional classical Filipino music with improvements on instruments, symphony, melody, harmony, orchestra, and vocal that make up a combination of traditional local and Western music. The inspiration of this collection is to preserve national culture in these traditional Filipino songs and to achieve renewed vigor by means of upgrading sound to be appreciated across generations.

Filipino music has grown from its grassroots origin of a highly emotional and romantic love song into a highly developed piece of art with a universal appeal. Even if you don't understand a single word, you'll likely find classical Philippine music to be a great way to relax and enjoy this unique style of Filipino culture.

“Klasical” is a repertoire of unforgettable kundiman songs such as Ako’y Kampupot, Mutya ng Pasig, Nasaan Ka Irog, Bituing Marikit, Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal, Folksong Medley, Kalesa , Ay, Ay, Ay, O Pag ibig , Katakataka.

It is a musical show about love, heartbreak, Filipino culture of courtship and serenade, passion, and poetic expression of love for country and history. Included in this rich collection are a few arias and opera pieces like O Mio Babbino Caro, Canto Patriotico De Maria Clara, and others.

All these songs and themes that transcend time and place will be carried out by Tribu’s immense talent and their unwavering commitment to musical excellence. Listeners can expect an updated and well-arranged musical score by one of the most sought-after musical directors, Pifo Cifra.

Be inspired by this collection of classical Filipino music, which is reflective of our country’s rich history and culture.

Be entertained by the repertoire of unforgettable patriotic dances and songs of freedom, love and inspiration, to be performed by Tribu and a cast of world-class artists from the world of musical theatre.

Indeed, an evening to remember.

Tickets are available via Ticket2Me.

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Jon Santos Back on Stage in a Filipino Staging of Every Brilliant Thing

Multimedia artist, comedy icon, and master impersonator Jon Santos joins The Sandbox Collective’s SANDBOX FEST 2023 to bring a Filipino-translated performance of Duncan Macmillan and Johnny Donahoe’s Every Brilliant Thing to the local stage.

Santos has made his mark on the Philippine theater scene, recently playing roles in Ang Huling El Bimbo and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Santos is best known for writing and producing comedy shows, and for impersonating pop culture and political personalities such as Vilma Santos and the late Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago.

More recently, Santos made waves in the Philippine drag scene after being one of the alternating judges on the hit reality show Drag Race Philippines, a local franchise of RuPaul’s Drag Race.

Every Brilliant Thing is a one-act, interactive play that follows the story of a young child growing up with a parent suffering from mental illness. The show has been staged in multiple countries and has also been translated into different languages such as Mandarin, Arabic, Spanish, and Hebrew. Tasked with Every Brilliant Thing’s Filipino translation is award-winning playwright, translator, actor, and director Guelan Luarca.

Luarca was the recipient of the 2022 Gawad Rolando Tinio Translator’s Prize by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts.

With its Filipino version ready to take the stage, Every Brilliant Thing expands its reach and potential by giving Filipino audiences the opportunity to discuss mental health in a safe space and through their native language. What The Sandbox Collective hopes to achieve through this original translation is to continue to normalize the conversation on mental health and to encourage healthy discourse in the Philippines where depression and grief continue to be taboo topics among more traditional households.

Santos is thrilled to be taking the reins and starring in the Filipino staging of Every Brilliant Thing as the project also marks his return to Philippine theater. He shares, “In my experience, the takeaways in shows are much more intense when the setup is an actor-to-live audience. You look at the eye of an actor and the message is shot right through your heart. It’s exciting and overwhelming, but also heartwarming to realize that an actor can help change perspectives or spark conversations about mental health.”

Joining Santos and reprising their roles in the solo-actor show are model, actress, and TV host Teresa Herrera and theater actress, multimedia host, and entrepreneur Kakki Teodoro. Both Herrera and Teodoro received Gawad Buhay Award nominations for their previous Every Brilliant Thing runs, with Teodoro bagging the prize for Female Lead in 2020.

Teresa Herrera, Jon Santos and Kakki Teodoro for Every Brilliant Thing

Jenny Jamora returns to the director’s chair for both the English and Filipino versions of Every Brilliant Thing. Jamora directed the 2019 run of Every Brilliant Thing and received the Gawad Buhay Award for Outstanding Stage Direction for a Play in 2020.

Every Brilliant Thing will run alongside Duncan Macmillan’s Lungs in a twinbill (two shows, one ticket) experience in this season’s SANDBOX FEST 2023.

SANDBOX FEST 2023 will run at the Zobel de Ayala Recital Hall, 2/F Maybank Performing Arts Theater, 9th Avenue cor. 26th Street, BGC, Taguig City from June 17-July 15, 2023. Tickets are now available through Ticketworld or through The Sandbox Collective at +63917 152 5560. 

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SM wins ICSC MAXI Awards 2023

Multi-mall Vaxx Program gets recognized in the global shopping center arena

SM Supermalls received a Silver Award at the prestigious International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) MAXI Awards 2023 for its multi-mall COVID-19 vaccination efforts under the Marketing Excellence Community category. The award was conferred at the recently concluded awarding ceremony held at the Wynn Las Vegas, Nevada last May 21, 2023.

“Winning another award from the ICSC reaffirms our commitment to creating fun, safe, and convenient malling experiences for our shoppers. This award recognizes the hard work of our government partners, local government units, even the healthcare workers, and of course, the Filipinos who got themselves vaccinated in our malls,” said Steven T. Tan, president of SM Supermalls.

Aside from the Silver award, SM China was also one of the finalists for the Community Category for SM Xiamen 1864 Panda Tour Exhibition, and the Experiential Category for SM Chengdu Bamboo Wish.

This is not the first time the company received recognition from the prestigious international group. SM is a three-time Albert Sussman International Community Support awardee and has also earned two Gold and one Silver awards since 2011. Meanwhile, SM China has also received two Gold and six Silver awards since 2016.

ICSC is an association of the global shopping- center industry, with over 70,000 members from more 100 countries worldwide. Its members comprise shopping center owners, retailers, developers, investors, managers, brokers, public officials, and academics. Through the ICSC Global Awards, the organization promotes professional excellence in the shopping center industry, including the MAXI Awards which recognizes innovative events, programs, and technology that add value to the marketplaces industry.

SM Supermalls’ award was accepted by Ms. Liza Silerio, Vice President of the SM Corporate 
Compliance Group.

To know more about SM Supermalls, visit www.smsupermalls.com or follow @SMSupermalls on social media.

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