Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid will share her talent in a free online concert—“Regine: Joy From Home”—to support the Jollibee Group’s FoodAID Coin Bank that will raise funds to provide food for low-income communities who are affected during this COVID-19 pandemic. For the first time, the coin banks that used to be found only on the counters of Jollibee Group stores are now available online to give the public a convenient way to help feed even more affected families. People can watch the concert from the Jollibee Facebook Page and on the Jollibee Studios YouTube Channel on June 7, Sunday, at 8 in the evening, and donate to the coin bank during and after the show.

The Jollibee Group coin banks may be found online via the www.jollibeefoundation.org website so customers can donate via PayMaya and do bank account transfers from anywhere around the country and the world.

Donations through the digital coin bank will be used to prepare food packs that will be distributed directly to the doorsteps of families in need through the help of partner non-governmental organizations.

“Moving our coin banks online will make it easier for people to donate money that we can add to the fund to provide food packs to those affected by the pandemic,” said Jollibee Group Foundation Executive Director Gisela Tiongson. “We remain committed to continue extending a helping hand, and this time, the public can actively take part in this initiative.”

The concert will treat viewers and their families to a night of beautiful music and inspiring stories of hope, courage, and bayanihan. This musical event will seek to offer Filipino families with an opportunity to bond together over songs and stories that can help them cope through these times, as well as give them a safe and convenient platform to extend help to families in need by donating to the Jollibee Group FoodAID Coin Bank.

For interested donors, they may donate through online bank transfer to the Foundation’s Metrobank (Acct. No: 473-7-473-01406-4; Swift Code: MBTCPHMM) and RCBC (Acct. No: 1253-10519-0) accounts, or via PayMaya (http://pymy.co/Jollibee).

The fast-phased environment before has disrupted the norms and now the pandemic created a new normal. What's important is that everyone is adapting, innovating and evolving just like the Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC), all togehter with its food and restaurant brands in the country has begun piloting an interactive mobile ordering system via chatbot, with a seamless payment experience powered by PayMaya.

Customers in select areas can now use their credit, debit, or prepaid cards as well as their PayMaya e-wallet accounts to pay for their favorite food items and meals via the Facebook Messenger channels of Jollibee, Burger King, Chowking, Mang Inasal, and Red Ribbon -- which are all currently running on beta version. This will soon be available in the Facebook messenger of Greenwich as well.

All they need to do is type “#order” and send this to the Facebook chatbot of their favorite JFC restaurant, select the meal they’d like to order, pay by selecting their preferred cashless payment option, and wait for their food to be delivered in their homes.

As an added treat, customers can get up to 100% cashback when they pay using their PayMaya registered mobile number upon ordering via chatbot with a minimum spend of P500.

“As we implement more stringent safety measures in this 'new normal', the availability of PayMaya’s cashless payments solutions helps ensure that both our customers and frontliner workers are protected, while at the same time giving them a more joyful experience when they order their favorite food from any of our brands," said Jollibee Global Brand CMO, JFC Philippines Country Business Group and concurrent Jollibee PH Marketing Head Francis Flores.

Offering cashless payment options via the Facebook chatbot is just the next step in the partnership between PayMaya and JFC. In 2019, this partnership also helped pave the way for the launch of digital payments through self-ordering kiosks in Jollibee, Burger King and Chowking stores via the One by PayMaya Point-Of-Sale Device, and now has expanded its cashless payment option in 300 Jollibee stores.

“Over the past months we've seen an acceleration in the evolution of 'conversational commerce', with businesses and entrepreneurs harnessing their networks through chat apps to continue selling their products. During this time, businesses like JFC's brands need to be present where their customers are, and today most of the customers are online–so offering a wide variety of digital payment options ensures a safe and seamless ability for them to meet their business and customer needs," PayMaya President Shailesh Baidwan said.

Soon, JFC will also be rolling out PayMaya’s Digital Invoice solution when ordering online via its various brand's delivery websites or through their respective hotlines, allowing customers to receive an invoice with a payment link via SMS or email so that they can also pay using any card or using their PayMaya account.

Aside from enabling the cashless payments acceptance of various JFC brands, PayMaya has also partnered with Jollibee Group Foundation to allow them to receive donations from anywhere around the world via the #OneAgainstCOVID19 campaign website (pymy.co/jollibee) or through the Pay Bills function of the PayMaya app.

PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines with platforms and services that cuts across consumers, merchants, and government. Aside from providing the payments acceptance for the largest e-Commerce, food, retail and gas merchants in the Philippines, PayMaya is enabling national and social services agencies as well as local government units with digital payments and disbursement services.

Through its PayMaya app and wallet, it is providing millions of Filipinos with the fastest way to own a financial account with over 40,000 Add Money touchpoints nationwide, more than double the total number of traditional bank branches in the Philippines combined. Its Smart Padala by PayMaya network of over 30,000 partner agents nationwide serves as last mile digital financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved with access to services.

To know more about PayMaya's products and services for businesses and merchants, visit http://enterprise.paymaya.com.

Level up your home and office organization skills by getting a handy new Brother P-Touch Labeler—bundled with two rolls of 12mm TZe tape to get you started!

Make your own exquisitely-crafted labels for both your home or office with the enhanced and easy-to-use design and printing capabilities of Brother’s P-Touch label printer line.

The budget-friendly Brother PT-D210 standalone label maker (P3,840), which can print on up to 12mm TZe tape, is a great place to start making your own labels. It comes with a wide variety of symbols and frames to decorate your labels with, and makes high-quality labels with auto-lamination for an affordable price.

The high-quality Brother PT-D400 label printer (P4,740) gets you more memory, with up to 50 slots for your most used labels, and more flexibility by being able to print up to three lines.

When you want the best performance, you can go for the Brother PT-D600 label printer (P7,240) with a full-color LCD screen, printing on up to 24mm TZe tape, faster print speed, and USB connection feature, letting you upload designs from your PC for more creative labels.

All P-Touch labelers are easily portable, running on both battery power and a charger, and pack a flexible QWERTY keyboard plus preview screen that can help you quickly create your designs.

It’s never too late to up your label game! Get your own P-Touch Labeler with free TZe tape and start changing the way you organize things at home or in the office. Visit your nearest Brother Authorized Dealers nationwide (National Bookstore, Octagon, and Office Warehouse). Operating stores depend per city based on Enhanced Community Quarantine or General Community Quarantine guidelines.

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Birthday Celebrations has been our tradition, it may not be very important to some but for us and the others it's as important as any other family occasions. The kids really love having birthday parties, unfortunately, we couldn't celebrate birthdays due to the pandemic crisis.


Our youngest son, Gelo, celebrated his birthday last May 11, 2020. We had a little plan for his birthday just to celebrate the occasion. I have already written the names of our relatives who have kids with them. Since we can't do an actual birthday party we decided to just give out foods for our relatives. There was an unfortunate event happened on the day of his birthday, there were rumors at first that there were a family afflicted with the virus that later on was confirmed positive. So when the news spread we were forced to stay inside the house. The plan was cancelled. We were sad that we couldn't go out and share some food but of course safety is always the priority.
 




It is also a good thing, that we have stocked a lot of food that I can cooked for Gelo's birthday. We're thankful to those who have sent us groceries for our family. That's why I cooked some of Gelo's favorite.

Here are the foods that we prepared : Spaghetti, the ultimate favorite of my boys. I usually cooked spaghetti every week for them. They usually finish it in one sitting. They really love it.


Next, is the hotdog on stick with marshmallow, imagine I made 50 sticks all in all, I was under the impression that we will be giving out some of these to our relatives. I cooked it very early to prepare it. Unfortunately, we're the one to eat all of them.


Next is the fried chicken I cooked 6 pieces just enough for us, they love fried chicken very much.


Next is the Leche Flan, recently I got interested in doing the leche flan, that's why I included it Gelo's birthday celebration.


Next is the Mango shake, my boys love it, specially  now that we are experiencing extreme summer, we love Mango Shake very much.

Lastly the home made French Fries Tower Cake of Gelo. Last year we did the Burger Cake. Gelo don't like cakes that much. So we made his favorite food into cake. Here's the video on how our dear daddy made a tower of french fries for our birthday boy.


Gelo love his cake, actually he's the only one who ate the half of it. The other half, well, me, my eldest son, and daddy shared with it.  We used big potatos and cut it big size so it can become the building blocks of the tower. It's like doing the jengga game and it turned out successfull!

Of course we still gave food to some of our relatives, especially to Gelo's Grand Mothers. And afterwards, we have a swimming party in our garden.
It's a simple celebration yet a memorable one. Even though that we are staying at home because of the virus, still, we all need to celebrate. It's only once a years so better not miss that simple celebration it is important for them, especially now that we are facing a pandemic situation. It is very important that we make them smile throughout the day, with hug and kiss. It is one of the greatest achievement of moms like me, knowing that our kids are healthy and safe.

Happy birthday my dearest Playfull Gelo. I am always here for you. We will always love you forever and ever!

It's sad but there are Moms that are on the frontlines as we face today's pandemic crisis. One trait that best defines moms is their being selfless -- always ready to make sacrifices for her family and her kids. This is particularly seen during these difficult times where mothers, particularly those in the frontlines, have stepped up to be the first line of defense of both their household and the community.

Honoring their heart for service, Lactum 3+6+ released a campaign tribute that pays gratitude to real-life moms who are at the frontlines, sharing their healing care to their fellow countrymen. Each of these women have their own motivations that keep them strong amid the crisis, but what they share in common is that they are true models of panalo parenting in these hard times.

Duty calls
Healthcare and medical workers like mommies Milinda Albario, Patricia Vasay, and Tessa Eusebio have an important role to fulfill in this health crisis. They are among the first responders in the hospitals and emergency rooms, tending to people confined with symptoms of COVID-19.

“When the COVID-19 outbreak hit the country, my ward was converted to an isolation ward receiving patients with the symptoms. As a nurse, I was assigned to closely administer the patients and was encouraged not to go home to avoid spreading the disease to our family,” says Milinda Albario. “I was very scared and worried, and I was always thinking about my children at home.”

Meanwhile, Patricia Vasay was appointed to the pediatric care ward in their emergency room. “During the first few weeks of the quarantine, I felt proud to be at the pediatric care. But as time went on, I felt frustrated because a lot of my co-workers were getting sick too and I was scared for myself and my son.”


“We feel scared because you never really know if you’re going to get the virus while at work,” adds Eusebio. “But one thing that motivates me as a doctor is love for my family and my countrymen. I believe that it is a blessing to be able to do what you love most and be of service to others.”


Keeping up with family in the pandemic
Being at the frontlines has lessened the amount of time spent by these moms with their precious kids at home. However, uniforms and duties aside, these strong women recognize that motherhood still comes first and that the safety of their children is their priority.

Policewoman Fatima Lanuza reflects on what being a mother means to her, sharing, “Being a mother has given me a sense of direction and purpose in life. It also taught me to be selfless and consider that every decision I make will affect my children’s future.”


Currently, she is assigned at the Minalabac Municipal Police Station and is in charge of ensuring that people stay at home during the quarantine. She expresses gratitude for her kids for being her source of energy at the frontlines, “My little ones have been refueling me with their love and appreciation. They would send videos of them clapping as a way to thank frontliners. Just seeing them happy and safe at home makes me feel energized.”

Motherhood has also changed the outlook of volunteer worker and mom of 3, Chexcy Lorayna, who shares that her kids helped her become a better person. Despite the risks of working in the pandemic, she never fails to give her children some valuable lessons, “I always remind my kids that when we are serving other people, we are also serving God. I help them understand that other people need my help and seeing them behave and try to understand our situation gives me courage and comfort.”

Looking ahead to the future
“There are so many things that I miss about my kids, especially their hugs and kisses. But what I miss the most is time spent with them,” expresses Lorayna. “I believe that love is synonymous with time and I cannot wait to shower them with my affection and attention soon.”


When things go back to normal, these moms want nothing more than to be by their children’s side. Whether it’s play dates, movie nights, or weekend trips, they are looking forward to new bonding moments and enjoying fun activities with their kids again.

And as these selfless moms continue to be strong and caring for their family and the country, they only have one request for the Filipinos. Lanuza says, “We appeal to everyone to pray for us, the frontliners, the nation, and our families. This pandemic will soon be over. Please do not leave your homes, so we may live for the future.”

To help Filipino families affected by the pandemic, a P50 donation will be made for every Lactum 3+6+ purchased online. For the list of online partners, visit Lactum 3+6+ official Facebook page. Watch these moms in Lactum 3+’s touching Mother’s Day video on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/LactumPhilippines/videos/265270744855878/) and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQDstC8BO90). Per DOH-FDA-CFRR Permit No. 0584 s. 2020.

TikTok got great news for its users and enthusiasts. It's something that will help people affected of this pandemic. As part of its coordinated COVID-19 relief efforts around the world, TikTok, the leading destination for short-form mobile video, is launching for the first time, two live vertical-format K-POP concerts - “TikTok Stage Live From Seoul” on 25 May, 4PM PHT, and “TikTok Stage With HIPHOPPLAYA” on 27 May, 7PM PHT.

The star-studded concert series is open to viewers in the Philippines and around the world. Fans will get the chance to enjoy their favourite K-POP acts from the comfort and safety of their homes, while doing their part to aid COVID-19 relief efforts. For every live viewer who tunes in, TikTok will donate US$0.50, and all funds raised will go towards supporting charity efforts for those most affected by COVID-19.

The full-fledged concerts will go live on the TikTok Stage in-app channel, featuring purely live performances and no pre-recordings. The glitzy line-up for “TikTok Stage Live From Seoul” on 25 May includes 9 popular K-POP idol groups, such as Monsta X, iKon, Kang Daniel, AKMU, Apink and more. On 27 May, the excitement continues with “TikTok Stage With HIPHOPPLAYA”, where eager fans can look forward to another jaw-dropping concert with the breakout roster of Jay Park, Zico, Epik High, Crush and Dean, and more superstars.


These massively talented groups have not only risen quickly to popularity in the Philippines, but are also dedicated to engaging fans and helping raise funds through their music. In the spirit of spreading positivity through good tunes and great entertainment, local viewers and fans will also get to interact with the performers live, and be asked to participate in fundraising via fun TikTok in-app challenges.




“We're grateful for all the artists and entertainers who use TikTok to connect with their fans, and can’t wait until we can see them live on stage again. Till then, we’re committed to connecting our community and fans with these massively talented acts from home - all while doing our part to aid COVID-19 relief efforts,” said John Castro, User and Content Operations Manager, TikTok Philippines.

As a platform created to inspire joy and creativity, TikTok will continue to actively seek more ways to contribute to global COVID-19 relief efforts, including identifying the most effective ways to allocate resources to support ongoing needs. Alongside the community, artistes, organisations and ordinary people across the globe stepping up in this critical moment, TikTok is committed to playing its part in this global outpouring of mutual support and giving.

It's indeed that today's health crisis has changed our daily routines at home and at work. But one thing is certain – a changed lifestyle. Now that our communities are slowly re-opening and businesses are resuming, we move forward with “the new normal.” This could mean strict implementation of social distancing in public places and for some people – a longer “work-from-home” period.

In the span of few months while adapting into the community quarantine, we have altered our ways of living and homes have become a multi-functional space for personal, family and work responsibilities. And it goes without saying that in the face of unprecedented times, we must take extra preventive measures to help keep our families safe and healthy at home.

Now, as we embrace the new normal, what does this mean for your family at home? Here are some ways to maintain a healthy and safe environment for your loved ones:

Boost your immune system.

The immune system is our body’s first line of defense against disease-causing microorganisms. It’s inevitable especially for parents nowadays to juggle more functions simultaneously at home. Thus, the body’s immunity needs to take up a notch by maintaining a healthy balance of good nutrition and lifestyle. According to Pediatrician Dra. Gelline Suderio, “The body cannot naturally produce all the necessary vitamins and minerals. It’s essential to maintain a healthy lifestyle to boost the immune system.”

Dra. Suderio gives the following healthy-living strategies to boost the immune system especially for families with children at home: “Remember the go, grow, and glow concept. It’s important to keep a balanced diet and avoid foods rich in preservatives, additives and sugar. Always keep yourself hydrated. And most importantly, get enough rest time and sleep at night.”

Take vitamins and supplements wisely.

According to Pediatrician Dra. Andrea Carag, “Think of your vitamin and minerals like the active ingredients in a recipe. Without these micronutrients, the immune system simply does not function properly.”

Choosing the right vitamins and supplements are important to help the body strengthen its general immune system. Dra. Suderio recommends consulting a doctor or healthcare practitioner before taking any multivitamins or food supplements. She says, “Your best source of vitamins is the food you eat, so get as many nutrients as you can from fresh and whole foods. Multivitamins will complement your diet and lifestyle.” For parents with young children at home, she says, “Nutrients that help build bones and promote brain development are especially significant in childhood.”

Keep a clean environment and maintain proper hygiene.

With the rainy season comes a lot of illnesses such as dengue, amebiasis, and respiratory diseases. Dra. Carag reminds us that to prevent these illnesses from penetrating the home, it’s important to keep our environment clean. She shares, “The rainy season is known to bring in a variety of infections because the cooler and denser air helps pathogens linger around longer. Make sure that the drinking water is clean through filtration and/or boiling and maintain a clean environment especially for children with play area at home. If children play on the floor, make sure to disinfect and their area is not stepped on by outside shoes. Have your kids avoid others who are sick and teach them proper hygiene such as washing of hands with clean soap and water.”

Dra. Suderio adds for parents with toddlers at home, “Keep the baby’s things and surroundings clean. Minimize their exposure to potential risks. Some tips may include keeping household cleaning materials out of their reach, hide small pieces of objects that they may accidentally ingest, keep sockets covered, and baby gates closed. Always keep an eye on the child if possible and be in touch with your doctor if the medical need arises.”

Be active and exercise regularly.

A single session or 30 minutes per day of moderate exercise such as yoga, brisk walking or steady cycling can give the immune system a boost. For parents with school-age children at home, Dra. Carag recommends, “Give kids a role to play in the household. For older children and teenagers, give them responsibilities that make the household safer, like disinfecting groceries, keeping stock of face masks and soap. Have teenagers look after the younger ones by participating in their hand hygiene.”

Maintain a positive mindset.

Dra. Suderio stresses the importance of making the children feel safe at home, managing their behavior by teaching them resilience, and keeping healthy routines in check. These behaviors are handy not just now but even after the quarantine. She says, “Maximize your time with them by doing interactive and fun activities where they can learn. Do fitness activities in the morning, baking in the afternoon, cooking healthy meals for dinner. Let the kids be involved and make every moment spent with them a learning experience.”

Dra. Carag advises keeping a stress-free environment at home despite the uncertainties of the times. She shares, “Make sure that kids are not exposed to stressors. This can mean emotional stressors like anxiety or fear. Making sure that you and your children have proper emotional and mental state is helpful in boosting the body’s immunity.”

Get more tips from Dra. Carag and Dra. Suderio as they share more insights in keeping a healthy and safe home post-quarantine at PLDT Home and MommyMundo’s Facebook Live #StayHomeSeries. Tune in every 11AM on May 26 and 29 at MommyMundo’s Facebook page as Dra. Carag, Dra. Suderio, and guest moms Mikaela Lagdameo and Riki Flo discuss the pressing topics on parenting and family health concerns.

Visit PLDT Home’s social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram to know more.

It all started with a craving for Filipino food. While living in Germany, Bebs Manaloto-Lott found herself with a little extra time, and a hungry husband to feed. “I started cooking Filipino food for me and Armin. And at the same time I was writing it down. I started Foxy Folksy as a hobby. It wasn’t really all about food. It began as a lifestyle blog, more about giving facts, giving practical tips. Foxy kasi nga savvy at the same time practical,” she shares. “But right now mas nagli-lean sya sa food. You know, Kapampangan. Mahilig kumain!”

Armin Lott, who manages Foxy Folksy together with his wife, loves Pinoy cuisine. He even remembers the first time Bebs made him try Filipino food. When asked what the dish was, he answered, “Bagoong!” Bebs shares that her German hubby also enjoys the Kapampangan buro with mustasa, but the most requested dish in their home is chicken curry.

Now, the husband and wife team is back in the Philippines, and focusing on Foxy Folksy as their full time job. On TikTok, their account already has 51.7K followers and 567.5K likes. The delicious dishes that they feature, and the easy to follow instructions that come with them, are largely what makes Bebs and Armin a success online.

Based on her content, you would think that Bebs was a graduate of Culinary Arts, but she’s actually self-taught in the kitchen. “I’m not a chef. I’m not a learned cook. I learned everything from experience,” she says. “Actually, here in the Philippines, I took Accountancy. My last job was a Financial Analyst,” she adds. “Although, my parents, we had a canteen in front of the school. So, yun din siguro. Kaya malaki ang influence ng food sa akin kasi I grew up si Mama mahilig magluto. Mga tita ko, lola ko mahilig talaga maluto.”

On their experience with TikTok, the couple says that it has been a good way to reach younger audiences. They’ve even received messages from students who plan on using their recipes for school projects.

The Foxy Folksy creators need not look far to find inspiration to produce good quality content. The appreciation they receive from their audience is more than enough. “One time meron pa kong nareceive na email. It was so long. She’s undergoing depression. I didn’t see myself as a funny person pero pag binabasa raw nya yung blog ko natatawa sya. Yun lang, yung ganoong bagay. Parang…Wow! It gives sense to what we’re doing,” Bebs shares. “Kahit sa pagse-share ng recipes. We receive a lot of comments from people who don't know how to cook or bake but are able to do it on their first try. It motivates us to do more.”

For budding content creators who also wish to make it big on TikTok, this is what Bebs and Armin have to say. “Best advice is consistency. You have to have a schedule. If you want it as a job then you have to treat it as a job.” But beyond this, heart matters, too. Bebs adds, “Hindi lang you just do it for the money. You have to show that you love what you’re doing.”

Follow @foxyfolksy and other amazing food creators on TikTok today. Simply download the app on iOS and Android devices to get started.

Great news for all TikTokers, TikTok will officially launch its learning-centric campaign to empower users with knowledge through short-form videos on May 25. The #TikTokU Program aims to bring learning straight to everyone’s smartphones for users to gain access to practical tips and up-to-date knowledge, all from talented creators in the Philippines.

With the platform’s diversified content, users are provided with a library of educational videos ready for consumption within a minute or less. This creates the perfect opportunity to convert those idle time of in-betweens into productive learning moments. Learning a new language, a quick art and crafts tutorial, or trivial things has never been this fun and easy.



Learning a new language: https://www.tiktok.com/@showsuzuki/video/6820648029171830018 ;
Arts and crafts: https://www.tiktok.com/@krisydays/video/6799515644334296321;
Trivial things https://www.tiktok.com/@alamnyobato/video/6825815806400646401

“These days, education is no longer confined to classrooms, and the ways of learning are changing, too. TikTok is giving alternative and accessible ways for the thirsty creative minds of Filipinos open to discovering new ideas. We believe that everybody deserves access to various forms of education. That is why we launch #TikTokU. We hope users will join us in celebrating knowledge and sharing their creativity for the benefits of the wider community,” said John Castro, TikTok User, Community and Operations Manager.

As a leading digital platform, TikTok believes in taking an active role in supporting the community, and being able to provide another channel for educational content is one vital way of doing so. With the app’s user-centric design, anyone can effortlessly produce educational content that is creative, inspiring and effective. Powered by top-notch machine-learning technologies, the app’s easy-to-use video capturing and editing tools instantly transform smartphones into powerful tools for teaching and sharing knowledge.

The first round of #TikTokU will be kicked off on May 25, with a search for creators to add to its elite roster of teachers and instructors. This first phase will focus on creators of Science and Education, DIY and Life Hacks, and Advice and Motivational content.

Entries will be categorized into four tracks, based on the user’s number of followers, to create fair and equal opportunities for all participants. The four tracks are:

• Senior Scholarship: Open to those whose followers are 500k and above on TikTok
• Junior Scholarship: Open to those with 100k to 500k followers on TikTok
• Sophomore Scholarship: Open to those with 10k to 100k followers on on TikTok
• Freshman Scholarship: Open to those with under 10k followers on TikTok

Those who are interested to join the #TikTokU Program may submit entries following these simple rules and guidelines:

• Entrants must create at least 3 entries for the campaign.
• Content must be educational and useful, and must fall under the Science and Education, DIY and Life Hacks, or Advice and Motivational themes, with the assigned hashtag/s incorporated.
• The ideal duration and format of videos are 30 seconds and above, shot on a 9:16 vertical screen.
• The campaign is open to all creators aged 18 and above from the Philippines.
• Videos must adhere to the TikTok community guidelines.
• Winners will be selected based on the total video views of all eligible videos they post during 
the campaign. A candidate-ranking dashboard will be updated regularly to reflect the most viewed creators in each track. 

Creators who are selected for the #TikTokU Program stand to win cash rewards, and will be invited to the #TikTokU Creator Group, where they will receive development and growth support from TikTok as follows:

• Senior Scholarship (5 winners) – PHP40,000 cash, and 1-to-1 support for 3 months
• Junior Scholarship (15 winners) – PHP30,000 cash, and 1-to-1 support for 3 months
• Sophomore Scholarship (30 winners) – PHP20,000 cash, and 3-month upskilling
• Freshman Scholarship (75 winners) – PHP10,000 cash, and 3-month upskilling

The first round of the the #TikTokU Program will run from May 25 to June 15, 2020. Winners will be announced on June 19.

Support the pioneers of the #TikTokU Program by downloading TikTok on your iOS and Android devices and start learning today!

Here's an interesting news from today's leading phone application.

ByteDance Ltd. announced today it has named Kevin Mayer Chief Operating Officer (COO) of ByteDance and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TikTok, effective June 1.

In his role as CEO of TikTok, Kevin will lead the rapidly growing platform as it continues to build its global community of creators, users, and brands. Kevin will report directly to ByteDance Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Yiming Zhang.

Commenting on the hire, Yiming said, "Kevin's wealth of experience building successful global businesses makes him an outstanding fit for our mission of inspiring creativity for users globally. As one of the world's most accomplished entertainment executives, Kevin is incredibly well placed to take ByteDance's portfolio of products to the next level. I look forward to working very closely with Kevin on our global development and the next chapter of the ByteDance story."

Kevin joins the company following a long and successful career at Disney (NYSE: DIS), most recently as Chairman of Direct-to-Consumer & International. As a key part of his role there, he oversaw the development and successful rollout of Disney+, the company's flagship streaming service. Additionally, Kevin led the company's other direct-to-consumer businesses, including Hulu, ESPN+, and Hotstar, as well as overseeing Disney's international operations, global ad sales, and global content sales.

Kevin said, "I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to join the amazing team at ByteDance. Like everyone else, I've been impressed watching the company build something incredibly rare in TikTok – a creative, positive online global community – and I'm excited to help lead the next phase of ByteDance's journey as the company continues to expand its breadth of products across every region of the world. On a personal note, I'm thankful to the entire Disney team for the tremendous accomplishments we achieved together. I'm especially grateful to Bob Iger for his visionary leadership and mentorship over many years, and to Bob Chapek whom I greatly admire. As I begin a new chapter, I'm humbled by the trust Yiming and the Board have placed in me as we move forward with a shared vision of how to scale ByteDance's growth."

Alex Zhu, the current President of TikTok, will transition to ByteDance VP of Product & Strategy, where he will focus on his primary passion overseeing strategy and product design.

As part of its commitment to rooting its operations in the local markets it serves, TikTok's national and regional leaders will remain in their roles with their current responsibilities, reporting in to Kevin, who will be responsible for the global business.

Looking for a more convenient way to add money to your PayMaya account? Your neighborhood Smart Padala agent can help you! With the largest network of over 30,000 Smart Padala agents all across the country, you can add money to your PayMaya account at the Smart Padala agent in your neighborhood -- making cashless payments more accessible as the country transitions to the "new normal."

In these critical times, using PayMaya is the easiest and safest way to pay for your daily essentials – whether you need to send money to a loved one, pay for online deliveries, settle your bills, or buy discounted load. Doing all these is more convenient than ever, since adding money to your account is as simple as visiting the trusted Smart Padala agent in your community. With this, there's no more need to risk traveling to convenience stores or endure lines at payment centers.

Adding money to your PayMaya account is easy. All you have to do is follow these simple steps:

1. Go to any Smart Padala agent and tell the agent that you’re adding money to your PayMaya account.
2. To Add Money via code, simply tap ‘Add-Money’ in your PayMaya app and choose ‘Smart Padala via code.’
To Add Money via mobile number, just fill out the transaction slip, include the amount you want to add and your mobile number linked to your PayMaya account.
3. Give your Add Money code or transaction slip to the Smart Padala agent.
4. Present a valid ID (student IDs are accepted) as you make your payment.*
5. Wait for an SMS confirmation before leaving the branch.

Going to your trusted Smart Padala agent is just one of the many ways you can add money to your PayMaya account. Aside from Smart Padala, you can also add money via partner convenience stores and payment kiosks, as well as through your online banking account via Instapay or through your credit or debit card – allowing you to add money to your account, wherever you are in the country.

“During these times, being able to utilize cashless options for our everyday needs is more crucial than ever. With apps like PayMaya, Filipinos are able to send much needed funds to their loved ones or even order their basic needs online without having the need to travel far. By having Smart Padala as an Add Money touchpoint, we can ensure that our users are able to put enough funds to their accounts and continue using PayMaya for their daily necessities,” says Shailesh Baidwan, President at PayMaya Philippines.

If you don’t have your own PayMaya account yet, it’s easy to switch to a better and more hassle-free way of paying! Just download the PayMaya app for Android or iOS, create and register your own account, and start shopping with the fastest, safest, most rewarding, and hassle-free way to pay for anything both online and in stores! To make the most our of your PayMaya account, check out https://www.paymaya.com/quick-guide.

Don’t forget to follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more news and updates!

PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines with platforms and services that cuts across consumers, merchants, and government. Aside from providing the payments acceptance for the largest e-Commerce, food, retail and gas merchants in the Philippines, PayMaya is enabling national and social services agencies as well as local government units with digital payments and disbursement services.

Through its PayMaya app and wallet, it is providing millions of Filipinos with the fastest way to own a financial account with over 40,000 Add Money touchpoints nationwide, more than double the total number of traditional bank branches in the Philippines combined. Its Smart Padala by PayMaya network of over 30,000 partner agents nationwide serves as last mile digital financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved with access to services. To know more about PayMaya's products and services, visit www.PayMaya.com or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. [END]

*(The minimum amount you can Add Money is P100. You will be charged with a P15 service fee for adding up to P1,000 in your account, and another P7.50 for every additional P500 beyond the initial P1,000. For upgraded accounts, you can add up to P100,000 per month in your PayMaya. For accounts that are not yet upgraded, the monthly limit for add money is P50,000.)

Access to information has become our way of  knowing things about the COVID-19 pandemic, and it has become more crucial than ever. As the coronavirus situation evolves, Google continues to strive to organize relevant and authoritative information and make it accessible to Filipinos. Among the company’s efforts to help people stay informed at this critical time include:

An enhanced Google News experience focused on COVID-19 Many people go on online to search for valuable information related to coronavirus including updates on confirmed cases and recoveries, economic coverage, healthcare tips, and travel advisories. Google News has simplified this experience by collating the latest COVID-19 news from authoritative sources and news publications in one specific tab. By clicking on this section, users are directed to a page showing all related local and international news about COVID-19. This new feature is available on Android, iOS, and web.








A dedicated COVID-19 website
Google has developed an all-in-one website where users can access health information and safety tips gathered from sources like the Department of Health (DOH), as well as additional helpful content such as those for distance learning and for small businesses. It features compiled videos from local content creators so people can find a new hobby or activity to adopt during the quarantine. Some of the videos include how to manage your energy for your daily tasks with Bianca Gonzalez and Amy Perez, learning from home with Team Lyqa, home workout routines from Erich Gonzales, and Dorm Room Friendly Recipes from Erwan Heussaff.


SOS Alerts on Search
Google launched SOS Alerts in the Philippines to give users immediate access to the latest developments about the virus when they type in on Search. With this feature, people will see a top stories carousel, links to helpful information, and safety and prevention tips from sources like the DOH.


YouTube News Shelf
YouTube users will see a news shelf that houses breaking and top news on the homepage about COVID-19 so they can quickly see the latest trusted information and updates about the pandemic.


YouTube Information Panel
People searching for COVID-19 on YouTube will immediately see an information panel as part of the search results. This links to the websites of local sources such as the DOH. To constantly remind viewers of the need to consult credible sites, information panel is also shown when people are watching a video related to coronavirus.



As the situation progresses, it is important to stay vigilant and play a role in helping suppress the curve. Get the latest news and credible information about COVID-19 on Google and YouTube.