Goodest Cat gives your cat all the nutrition they need
Cats make excellent companions and are sure to bring joy and laughter to your home. That’s why it’s important to make sure they get that extra tender, love, and care so they stay healthy, strong, and enjoy the best furry life.
From giving them nutritious and tasty food that they love, to watching their health and lifestyle, here are easy and useful tips from Goodest, an a-fur-dable wet cat food brand, to make sure you win your cat’s love and keep them in top shape:
Help your cat exercise more. Cats need to work out too. Regular play time can help keep their weight on the right side of the scale and work off that extra energy. Exercise is also good for their mental well-being so they don’t get depressed and bored. Play with your cat for 10 to 15 minutes at a time and give them some new toys – perhaps a mouse-shaped toy or a pointer laser that can give your cat endless entertainment. Taking your kitty on a walk for a few minutes is also a great way to keep your feline friend active. Just make sure to put on a soft harness so your cat enjoys that exciting yet comfortable “catwalk”.
Play with your cats to help them exercise
Keep up with your cat’s hygiene. Despite being known for their independent, self-sufficient ways, cats need a bit of help, especially when it comes to cleaning and grooming. Give your cat the occasional bath when their fur gets dirty, sticky, or smelly. Make sure to use lukewarm water. Don’t forget to trim furbaby’s claws to prevent dirt from accumulating – and of course, for your and your kitty’s safety. It’s also important to monitor your cat’s ears on a regular basis for debris, discharge, swelling, excess wax, odors, or pests such as ear mites. Clean your kitty’s litter box regularly to avoid risks brought by parasites and allergens.
Give them balanced and proper nutrition. Along with taking care of your cat’s active lifestyle and proper hygiene, giving your beloved cat the proper nutrition that they need for every life stage is also the key to keeping them happy and healthy. Not only does giving your cat proper nutrition help lessen the risks of them getting sick and having illnesses, but it can also save you from a trip to the vet that may often put a dent in your pocket. Good thing, Goodest Cat provides your cat a balanced and proper nutrition that they need with its a-fur-dable and 100% nutritious cat food that comes in 3 flavors – Tender Tuna, Chicken Chomp, and Meaty Mackerel!
Keep up with your cat’s hygiene
This extra scrumptious and a-fur-dable meals-in-a-pouch is made with only the freshest ingredients that your cat will surely love – enriched with vitamins and minerals for complete nourishment. One pouch contains 85g of pure goodness that’s available for as low as PHP 26.15 with a shelf-life of up to 24 months. What’s more, Goodest Cat is also fit for kittens, pregnant cats, and even for adult and senior cats, ensuring that cats get all the nourishment they need as they mature!
Goodest Cat is also approved by experts and follows the standards of quality and safe pet food set by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) which establishes guidelines for ingredient definitions, product labels, feeding trials, and laboratory analyses of the nutrients that go into your cat’s food.
With the right care and love, your furbaby can stay healthy, happy, and totally cathletic for years to come!
Their rendition of a Jose Mari Chan hit is part of Pentatonix’s new album, Holidays Around The World
Filipina Broadway superstar Lea Salonga has recently joined American a cappella group Pentatonix for the music video of “Christmas In Our Hearts.”
Released last weekend, the visuals have garnered more than 640,000 views on its third day of release. It also currently sits inside the top 20 of YouTube’s Trending Music Charts, and continues to gain traction on streaming and airplay.
The soaring ballad, which is a cover of a Jose Mari Chan hit, is part of Pentatonix’s sixth holiday album, Holidays Around The World.
The acclaimed catalog brings their global vision back to life with collaborations featuring some of the most iconic pop artists and established idols from different parts of the world, including Chinese pianist Lang Lang, Congolese gospel singer Grace Lokwa, Lebanese singer Hiba Tawaji, Latin band La Santa Cecilia, Indian superstar Shreya Ghoshal, Japanese YouTubers HIKAKIN & SEIKIN, British a cappella ensemble The King’s Singers, and American superstar Meghan Trainor.
Apart from the music video release and a new album, the internationally renowned pop ensemble is set to embark on a global tour with multiple stops across North America and Asia.
Just recently, Pentatonix talked to People Magazine about breaking boundaries in terms of making music. According to the five-piece group, they want to experience the “cultural differences in music” and explore working with artists outside their comfort country.
To give Filipinos the most affordable rates when keeping in touch with family and friends anywhere in the world, DITO Telecommunity launched its international services promos for International Direct Dialing (IDD) and roaming services.
The new DITO IDD promo packs, available from October 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023, enable subscribers to avail more minutes for IDD calls to different parts of the world at more affordable rates.
With DITO IDD Promo Pack One, customers can make 25 minutes IDD outgoing calls to the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, China, Singapore, Malaysia, and South Korea for only P50 good for 15 days. They can also opt for DITO IDD Promo Pack Two worth P100 to make 60 minutes IDD outgoing calls to the same countries valid for 30 days.
Those who wish to call loved ones in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, India, Japan, and Thailand can avail the DITO IDD Promo Pack Three to make 20 minutes IDD outgoing calls for only P100. This promo pack is valid for 30 days.
DITO IDD Promo Pack Four, which costs P100, allows subscribers to make 5 minutes IDD outgoing calls to Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, France, Italy, Spain, Brunei, Indonesia, Macao, Taiwan, and Vietnam. This promo pack is valid for 30 days.
All DITO IDD promo packs include 1GB data for messaging apps such as Viber, FB Messenger, Whats App, Facetime, Telegram, WeChat, Line, Skype, Kakao Talk, and Zoom.
“Filipinos always have loved ones and friends living overseas whom they would want to keep in touch with, especially during the holiday season. Despite the distance, DITO wants its more than 13 million DITOzens to still feel the presence of their loved ones through long and meaningful calls and messages,” said DITO Telecommunity Chief Commercial Officer Evelyn Jimenez. “Through our DITO IDD promo packs, they won’t have to worry too much about the cost of making an international call, making it easier for them to always connect with family and friends,” she added.
DITO also launched a promo for its roaming service, which ensures subscribers’ continuous SIM activity while traveling abroad. Starting December 20, DITOzens staying in Hongkong, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Thailand can purchase DITO Roaming Promo Packs just for data use: P150 for 100MB + 100MB Bonus Data valid for 1 day, P250 for 200MB + 200MB Bonus Data valid for 3 Days, and P600 for 500MB + 500MB Bonus Data valid for 7 days.
Come January 13, they can also use their DITO SIM to make five minutes of incoming or outgoing calls and 5 SMS for only P150 (160 char/SMS) valid for three days.
Global technology brand OPPO recently launched Choose Joy campaign, vowing to bring the first joy in the Year 2023 to all consumers with plenty of products and promotions, ready to take them to a better future. With the short film ‘A Miracle in the Christmas Night’ headlining the campaign for the holiday season, OPPO aims to inspire positivity in its customers, reminding them to embrace new possibilities and choose OPPO as their partner to joy.
The inspiration for OPPO’s film came directly from the different ways Christmas is celebrated around the world, filled with colors, music, celebration, and happiness for everyone, especially children. In the Philippines, one such tradition is creating a Parol, which serves as the centerpiece for the short film.
The story follows two children who participate in a Parol Star competition, and are excitedly awaiting the announcement of results. But when the day finally arrived, something unexpected happened. Instead of letting the happiness end abruptly, the children decided to use OPPO to bring the joy back.
Watch ‘A Miracle in the Christmas Night’ on YouTube or Facebook.
This season, join OPPO in celebrating the occasion with ‘Choose Joy’ and make this holiday full of inspiration and happiness with OPPO products.
To know more about OPPO, visit its official website at https://www.oppo.com/ph/. You can also check OPPO Philippines’ official social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. To get the best care for your OPPO devices, visit your nearest OPPO Care Center or contact us on our website, or via Facebook.
Traveling or living in a different country can give individuals invaluable lessons – be it in learning new cultures, languages, skills, and values – all of which they can put to good use in making day-to-day decisions in life or at work.
That is why healthcare job applicants who are looking to further their careers while attaining personal growth, can gain all that and more by exploring great opportunities abroad. TrueProfile, a platform that provides Filipino healthcare professionals around the world with the tools they need to secure a lucrative career abroad, further emphasizes this as it lists the benefits of an international experience:
Great healthcare training opportunities. Healthcare facilities abroad are well-equipped with advanced equipment, which may be new to you. This can serve as a great training ground for you to develop professionally as you are exposed to different medical technologies and techniques that will be valuable as you continue to pursue your profession.
Great global network. Working abroad will help you gather useful insights and experience from fellow healthcare professionals you will meet along the way. You will also learn a lot by networking with fellow Filipinos in the healthcare profession. You can find connections by registering as a member at TrueProfile.io where you will get access to a community of health workers based in different countries who can share tips that can help you look for jobs abroad, first-hand experiences in your target country, and updates on the latest trends and developments within your industry.
Valuable employee traits. Living abroad puts you in various situations that will urge you to harness invaluable life skills such as decision-making, problem-solving, adaptability, and social interaction. By having an international exposure, you discover more about your strengths and weaknesses, and develop your versatility and readiness. In the work setting, these qualities will be very useful when trying to overcome challenges or when working with a team with different working styles and cultural backgrounds.
A host of better opportunities await you. If you’re a healthcare job applicant looking for better career opportunities, gaining overseas experience can greatly help you achieve just that. You can take the first step by checking out the host of job opportunities available on the TrueProfile.io website. Simply visit the ‘Jobs’ tab on TrueProfile.io page (https://www.trueprofile.io/member/jobs) and explore job openings that are suitable for your skills set and expertise.
Simultaneously, you can start creating your TrueProfile.io account. To register, visit https://sso.trueprofile.io/register. Once registered, click on “Career Toolkit” and “Verification” to see the different verification options. You can start building your digital resume and make it more visible to prospective employers by choosing the Profile Visibility Preferences on your TrueProfile.io account.
Leading global smart devices provider, HONOR, announced the launch of the HONOR Magic Vs. This all-new foldable flagship pushes industry benchmarks in design, display, performance and user experience – making it the perfect companion for business and entertainment. Empowering young budding creators to fulfill their creative potential.
“We are thrilled to introduce our next-generation foldable flagship, the HONOR Magic Vs, which packs groundbreaking innovations and exceptional user experience into an elegant and stylish design,” said Stephen Cheng, Vice President for Marketing. “The HONOR Magic Vs will be our very first foldable flagship to debut in overseas markets and we are confident that it will deliver huge advancements, transforming how people all around the world use their smartphones.”HONOR unfolds their next-generation foldable flagship HONOR Magic Vs which boasts state-of-the-art design, a revolutionary display, and unparalleled performance setting new benchmarks for foldable phones.
An Industry-leading Foldable crafted with a Groundbreaking Hinge Design and Large Dual Display
Exceptionally slim and lightweight, the HONOR Magic Vs is 12.9mm thin when folded and weighs just 261g, making it the industry’s lightest foldable smartphone currently, and a delight to carry around. It also packs with a super-light gearless hinge carefully crafted with a single-piece casting processing technology, which drastically reduces the number of components of supporting structure used in the hinge while maintaining its durability and sturdiness. The HONOR Magic Vs is able to withstand over 400,000 folds, equivalent to more than ten years of use with 100 folds per day, creating a new first in foldable smartphone design.
Outperforming existing foldables that often come with a long and narrow external screen, the HONOR Magic Vs boasts a 6.45-inch display when folded, with a user-friendly 21:9 aspect ratio and a 90% screen-to-body ratio, allowing users to view content and input text with remarkable ease. When unfolded, the HONOR Magic Vs delivers a tablet-like experience with an extra-wide 7.9-inch internal display, perfect for users who seek effortless multi-tasking and more screen real estate to enjoy all their favorite content.
Computational Photography and Unrivaled Day-long Performance
The HONOR Magic Vs features the proprietary AI-enabled HONOR Image Engine and triple-camera system comprising a 54MP IMX800 Main Camera, a 50MP Ultra-Wide & Macro Main Camera, and an 8MP 3X Optical Zoom Camera, allowing users to capture captivating images in stunning detail, delivering a superior photography and videography experience.
HONOR’s new foldable phone delivers flagship performance with Qualcomm® Snapdragon® 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform, and enhanced GPU and CPU performance that enables a faster and smoother user experience. It also supports the 66W Wired HONOR SuperCharge enabling the battery to be fully juiced up to 100 percent within just 46 minutes.
The HONOR Magic Vs comes in stunning colors: Orange, Cyan and Black and is set to be available in the Philippines very soon. For more information and announcements, you may visit HONOR’s website www.hihonor.com or social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorphilippines/) and TikTok: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines).
This Christmas, Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc., the exclusive manufacturer of PepsiCo beverages in the country, enjoins Filipinos to celebrate the Holidays with gusto with “Paskong Extra Sarap with Pepsi.” This fun, vibrant Holiday campaign highlights how Filipinos go above and beyond in making every moment special with loved ones and friends, especially during Christmas and New Year.
With over 13 million views on YouTube, The #PepsiExtraSarapXmas video is top-billed by celebrity love-teams Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, and Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano, as well as social media sensation Mimiyuuuh and volleyball phenom Alyssa Valdez. The #PepsiExtraSarapXmas campaign aims to empower young Filipinos to be themselves unapologetically. By making stand-out choices—in fashion, hobbies, and even their meal pairings, they can make their holiday celebrations all the more “extra” and memorable with Pepsi.
“This year’s Christmas celebration is extra special for many reasons. After two years of heightened restrictions, we have taken the necessary steps to allow for gatherings with family and close friends while still keeping each other safe,” said Frederick D. Ong, PCPPI president and chief executive officer. “We at PCPPI are excited to experience the Filipino spirit of community and thanksgiving during the ‘most wonderful time of the year,’ with our well-loved beverages as part of every celebration,” he added.
PCPPI enjoins merrymakers to embrace the season’s festive vibe by going “extra,” be it in their party attire, family games, and even the much-anticipated Noche Buena and Media Noche. “Let us remember there remains to be plenty of ‘extra’ for us to be thankful for this Christmas and in the coming New Year. May we cherish the bonds that bring us together not just during the Holidays but every day of the years ahead,” Ong said.
PCPPI is the exclusive bottler of PepsiCo beverages in the country. The group manufactures and sells well-known brands such as Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, 7-Up, Mirinda, Mug, Gatorade, Tropicana, Lipton, Milkis, Aquafina, and Premier.
NEW DISH ALERT! Panda Express®, the largest Asian dining concept in the world, is bringing a surf & turf limited-time offer entrée and one of its top sellers to the Philippines—the Wok-Seared Steak and Shrimp, which is savory with a little bit of spice, rich in flavors from top sirloin steak and succulent shrimp, and with textures from the fresh green beans, bell peppers, onions, and potatoes.
“Wok-Seared Steak and Shrimp is unlike any other item we offer at Panda Express®. Joining the Chinese wok with the American steakhouse experience resulted in a dish reminiscent of a classic steak dinner while still offering the bold flavors and fresh ingredients that make it uniquely Panda,” said Chef Jimmy Wang, Head of Culinary Innovation at Panda Express.
Starting in November, fans will be delighted to get a taste of the juicy steak and large succulent shrimp, wok-tossed with potatoes, seasonal hand-cut yellow and red bell peppers, yellow onions, and green beans. These fresh ingredients, finished with a savory Chinese-inspired steak sauce, are transformed into a searing wok that brings a hint of smokiness that only wok cooking over an open fire can create.
“The Wok Smart American Chinese dish is an indulgent experience of a quality steakhouse dinner without the guilt. Wok-Seared Steak and Shrimp is high in protein and light on calories,” Wang added.
Chinese American Classics
Panda Express® was founded by husband-and-wife tandem, co-CEO, and co-founders Andrew and Peggy Cherng in 1983. They popularized American Chinese cuisine by using authentic Chinese recipes adapted to global tastes, which successfully established the brand as the largest Asian dining concept in the US and the largest American-Chinese concept in the world.
This Holiday season, families and friends can enjoy a variety of delicious entrées with Chinese and Sichuan influences including its bestselling The Original Orange Chicken, a wok-tossed crispy chicken coated in sweet tangy sauce; and the award-winning Honey Walnut Shrimp, a mouth-watering entrée made with premium crispy shrimp wok-tossed in a honey sauce and topped with glazed walnuts. Celebrations will be extra special with these Panda Express favorites that are also available in family or party trays.
Operated by the Jollibee Group in the Philippines, Panda Express has thirteen stores in Metro Manila that are open for dine-in, take-out, and delivery through order.pandaexpress.com.ph, GrabFood, and foodpanda. Delivery locations include select areas in Manila, Pasay, Makati, and Quezon City.
These stores are in Don Antonio, Quezon City; SM Megamall; SM North EDSA; SM Grand Central; SM Southmall; Robinsons Place Manila; Shell SLT, SLEX (South Luzon Expressway) Southbound; Double Dragon Meridian Park; SM Mall of Asia; Molito, Alabang; Greenhills; Greenmeadows; and Betterliving, Parañaque.
To get more information on Panda Express, you may visit
One of the things we treat ourselves to over the holidays is a brand-new smartphone. Admit it or not, it is on top of our Christmas wishlist. We should treat ourselves to something nice, after all, unless you’ve been naughty this year. But seriously, it is arguably the most cutting-edge and practical device ever invented. If this prized gadget experiences latency or stops functioning altogether, our lives will figuratively and may literally be put on pause.
It comes as no surprise that Samsung offers some of the most bang-for-buck mobile phones since the said device was conceived. Is the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G worth your year-end bonus? Can it replace your beloved phone or serve as just a backup?
What You Need To Know About the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G Display and Design
For starters, it features a 1080 x 2408 PX 6.6-inch IPS display with a 90 hz refresh rate protected by Corning Gorilla glass 5. Awesome Black, Awesome Light Blue, and Awesome Orange are the available hues for the phone.
The Performance
Instead of using MediaTek, the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G has chosen Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor. It is available in two variants: a 64 GB mass storage / 4 GB RAM and a 128 GB mass storage / 4 GB RAM.
The device is powered by an Octa-core processor and 2×2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver with a GPU Adreno 619. Inside is the Adreno 610 GPU that deals with the graphical prerequisites.
Battery
It is loaded with a 5000mAh Li-polymer battery which is non-removable with a 25W Quick Charging system.
Connectivity
USB Type-C, 4G, and 5G connectivity options. An accelerometer, nearby light sensor, gyrator, proximity sensor, and fingerprint reader are just a few of the sensors on the phone.
Dimensions
It measures 167.20 x 76.40 x 9.00mm (level x width x thickness).
Camera
App
There is an option to rearrange or delete some of the modes from the viewfinder, and swiping left and right will cycle between all accessible settings. It takes pictures quickly. You can also interchange between the standard and wide-angle lenses quickly and smoothly with little to no lag at all. Switching The front and back cameras can be switched using vertical swipes.
Main
The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G sports a quad-camera setup. Its main shooter is 50 Megapixels with OIS (Optical Image Stabilization), an overhaul from its ancestor’s 48 Megapixels without OIS. If you wish to achieve 50MP, you should adjust the setting which is set by default to 12.48MP. This phone also has F/1.8, 5MP ultrawide angle, 2MP macro lens, 2MP depth sensor.
When it comes to picture quality in broad daylight, it’s safe to assume that the Galaxy A23 performs a little bit better than its class. When you shoot when the sun is out or the subject is extremely well-lit, the A23 performs above its price range. The images are bold and bright, the exposure is even, and the results are balanced shots with a lot of details. Colorful, vibrant, and for the most part well exposed.
The majority of users will find the colors to be appealing and immediately instagrammable, even though the trained eye may perceive them as being oversaturated.
Macro
Given its low resolution which is 2 MP, the detail is affected and due to its tiny sensor, lighting conditions should be at their optimum to achieve a good outcome. In addition, the lack of autofocus makes it challenging to snap photos.
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Ultrawide
The vibrant colors, contrast, and exposure are similar to those of the primary camera. However, the wide-angle lens does have a hit in quality due to resolution but is decent overall. The colors are impressive for its price.
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Bokeh effect and Focus
They are respectable but if I were to nitpick I would say that in some parts of the image, it does tend to overexpose. The dynamic range is pretty good for the most part. It does a good job of trying to balance the colors and the shadows throughout the image but sometimes it can be inconsistent.
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Indoor
The colors are not as good as you would expect from outdoor conditions, especially in good lighting. They are washed and there’s a fair amount of noise level. However, it definitely gets a pass for this price range.
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Night
It also takes a hit but that is to be expected and the pictures overall can be used somewhat.
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Selfie
The front-facing camera only offers a basic 8MP selfie capability. It can capture photos that have a fair amount of detail and the colors are somewhat accurate so it definitely gets a pass.
Video
If it’s a simple subject, it will focus quickly but if the subject has a lot of things going on, it’ll be more difficult to focus. The dynamic range of the video is kind of decent. As far as colors go, they seemed to be slightly washed but not so much. In my opinion, it’s missing a little bit more detail. It’s also possible to snap a picture while taking a video.
It is not possible to switch from ultrawide to normal mode and vice-versa like in the past Samsung phones. Using the rear camera, the stabilization in the ultrawide mode is more stable compared to the normal mode. Meanwhile, on the front camera, the stabilization is acceptable. The video is noisy at low light condition for both front and rear camera.
What’s good?
It could have fooled me but the plastic pastel matte exterior gives the impression of an expensive phone. The rounded edges paired with the smoothness of the surface make holding the phone comfortable and easy.
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The wide-angle lens captures more, making it simple to see every member of the family. Furthermore, the main camera performs well under good lighting and that includes the videos. Change the setting to Pro mode and you’re in for a surprise. The photos almost look like they came out from a professional camera if you adjust the settings correctly. Shutter speed isn’t included in the settings, though. That could have been great.
Level up your mobile gaming experience and watch video content in stunning clarity with the 120Hz refresh rate and vibrant colors reproduced by its screen. Gamers are in for a treat since most of them run well on this model. It’s almost impossible to find one that doesn’t, with the exception of graphically demanding and 60fps-requiring titles such as GTA San Andreas. PUBG, Need For Speed, and other modern games seem to work without a hassle. The Samsung A23 5G has a default 64GB memory, but it can be expanded to 1TB by adding a microSD card. Meanwhile, Gorilla Glass 5 offers an extra degree of protection. which in lab tests, typically survives drops onto hard, rough surfaces from up to 1.2 meters.
Here’s a feature that helped me a lot. Multitasking is going to be quicker as you select a higher RAM by accessing RAM plus under Device care> Memory. More apps can be loaded in the background. When it comes to reopening those apps, you won’t experience any reloads.
What’s not so good?
A side-mounted fingerprint sensor is standard in recent smartphone models, however, I consistently missed it because the button is hardly palpable. It makes up for its responsiveness, though.
For its price, it’s ridiculous to expect bezels similar to higher-end models. It has a practical design, apparently. Also, the lack of water resistance and bearing a single speaker might raise some concerns. The front part is protected by Gorilla glass, but the back is going to acquire some scratches without a case.
Blame it on the OCD, but a better position for the single bottom-firing speaker is needed as it tends to be covered when holding the phone sidewards when playing games. Somehow, it reduces the enjoyment of the game due to the cancellation of the auditory factor.
Why It Is Worth Buying this Christmas?
Whether you’re a movie aficionado or a gamer, you’ll enjoy the huge, bright, smooth screen that Samsung is known for and the good performance as well. Recharge fewer and shorter times thanks to a battery life of two days coupled with its 25W fast charging. Also, security updates for four years and three OS upgrades sound promising. Another one on the plus side is the headphone jack which is slowly disappearing in a few higher-end models of smartphones. Lastly, the NFC sensor for cashless transactions makes purchasing the Samsung A23 5G on the counter faster.
Alternergy Holdings Corporation, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Pililla AVPC Corporation, (“PACO is hereafter referred to as Alternergy”) and Shell Overseas Investment B.V. (“Shell”) formally announced the agreements that both parties have recently entered into a partnership to jointly explore the vast offshore wind potential in the Philippines.
The partnership of Alternergy and Shell has obtained a Wind Energy Service Contract (WESC) from the Department of Energy (DoE) to assess the feasibility of an offshore wind project in the wind-swept Calavite Passage near Mindoro.
Alternergy chairman and former Energy Secretary Vince Pérez said: “This is a partnership of combined competencies and experiences towards the goal of boosting the Philippines’ renewable energy target.”
“The Philippines’ offshore wind industry is promising and still at its nascent stage. The World Bank estimates that robust development of offshore wind could add 20 GW of installed capacity by 2040, accounting for 14 percent of the Philippines electricity needs and some USD 14 billion of value added to the economy. Shell, as our strategic partner with 50 years of deep water offshore and over 20 years of offshore wind development experience, will bring in its global track record, supply chain access, and technical expertise in developing large-scale bottom-fixed and floating offshore wind projects. Alternergy looks forward to working with Shell and jointly shaping with stakeholders the policies for a sustainable offshore wind industry in the Philippines,” Mr. Pérez added.
“The Philippines is moving towards a low-carbon future and offshore wind is well positioned to support this energy transition. As Shell has powered progress for the Philippines for over 100 years, we will continue to support the country by providing more and cleaner energy solutions to meet the needs of our consumers today and in the decades to come,” said Lorelie Q. Osial, Country Chair of the Shell companies in the Philippines.
“Alternergy is a pioneer in renewable energy and has successfully brought onstream the Philippines’ first onshore wind farm even before there was any enabling law. Shell looks forward to this new partnership to jointly explore the feasibility of one of the Philippines’ promising offshore wind projects,” said Sarah Rose Lim, Shell’s Head of Offshore Power for Philippines.
Aside from the Calavite Passage Wind Power Project, Alternergy and Shell are looking at other offshore wind sites for possible development.
This partnership is an opportunity to provide integrated value to customers through power generation as well as exploring synergies with retail electricity supplier Shell Energy Philippines, Inc. and Green Energy Supply Solutions, Inc.
