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Allan Pineda Lindo, known professionally as Apl de Ap visited Davao City together with Thames International Business School President Joel Santos to share the recently launched Creative Innovators Programme.

Creative Innovators Programme is a scholarship program that drives the synergy between creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship for social impact. It aims to contribute to more sustainable and impact-led creative hubs that can better support the Philippines' creative industries.,thereby creating more inclusive cities and communities.

Jaime Noel J. Santos
Thames International Business School President

The British Council also want to provide support to Creative Hubs thru various programs. Creative hubs are organizations that provides space and support for product and professional development, networking, business sustainability and community engagement within the creative and cultural sectors.

John Batten
Thames International Business School Chancellor

In this, they are inviting creatives and artists to apply for the Innovations and Creative Enterprise scholarships of Thames International and Apl de Ap Foundation for both incoming college students and working professionals.

Scholarship on both undergraduate courses and post graduate courses are also being given by Thames International Business School to help transform Artist to Creative Entrepreneurs.

An open call for application of CREATIVE HUB FELLOWS will run NATIONALLY from June 8 to July 8, 2018. Fifteen (15) creative hub managers will be selected to be part of the Fellowship. A Scholarship for 40 creative entrepreneurs funded by Apl de Ap Foundation and Thames International will also be offered through the programme.

The Filipinos are naturally creative and super innovative. It only makes sense that we embrace the creative industries. These raw potentials can be maximized by training & education supported by creative hubs and investments. Through the Thames Scholarships, we hope to transform our artists into creative entrepreneurs. Together with the British Council, DTI, Design Center and PTTC, we aim to the catalyst through the Creative Industry in the Philippines.~ Apl de Ap

For more details, visit www.britishcouncil.ph to download application forms and email scholarships@thames.edu.ph for questions on the scholarships.

You are not safe in the Digital World.

Today, we are extremely dependent on electronic gadgets and we are completely slaves to modern technologies. Though it's a wonderful experience that there is an increasing rate of technology development, and we are all enjoying the latest and most sophisticated gadgets, it is extremely important to understand and be aware of the fact that we must be careful to protect our digital identities and accounts. There has to be awareness regarding protecting our personal data at all times.

As part of Globe Telecom advocacy in helping promote responsible digital citizenship and how to be safe using internet, #makeITsafePH campaign was born under its CyberPinoy wellness program. The campaign covers all stakeholders such as big corporations, small and medium-scale enterprises, government agencies, colleges and universities, and the general public.

Cybercrime is a criminal activity carried out using computers or the internet. They uses tools like phishing, viruses, spyware, ransomware, and social engineering to break the law.

Prevention will always be our best line of defense against cyber criminals. Who are these Cyber Criminals? These are what we called the fastest rising form of modern crime and two of the common and famous types of cyber criminals are the HACKERS and the SPAMMERS. Let us first define the two:

Hackers are thieves! They first targeted the most vulnerable.

Do you use the same password in all your websites? Do you overshare using your social media accounts? If so, you're a target for cybercriminals.

Hackers usually enter to our account by gaining unauthorized access to our computer system/network. They crack out code in order to steal or destroy something using our account.

SPAMMERS are clowns! They are the annoying comments we usually receive via email, text/SMS messages, Blog Post comment, Social media spamming.

They tend to send us messages thru link that they want us to click on their stuff. But still we must be careful because once you click it this is the way HACKERS can get into your account and steal your identity and take your bank account and everything you've owned.

Though some says, spammers are safe. For me, both Spamming and Hacking are types of Cyber Criminals that must be STOP! #makeITsafePH

Personal Experience with a Hacker

My email was hacked 10 years ago. The hacker access my account for one week before I found out. The hacker read my email messages and corresponded to my list of friends.

I don't know what to do that time, because I am not a techie person and it is my first time to encounter such scenario. I don't know what message the hacker forwarded to my acquaintances, the hacker was deleting the emails from the inbox and sent folder.

My close friends who received one of the messages texted and call me up through phone and ask me if I am the one asking for money for my chemotherapy. When I opened my email, I discovered that the person had forwarded messages not only to my friends but also family, including my aunt. I was devastated and ashamed because I am not sick, I don't need chemotherapy and I am not asking for money.

My techie friend help me and advice me to change and use a strong password. I am still lucky, that the hacker doesn't harm me. It's like that he/she spammed and hacked my email just to ask for money and seek attention.

Since then, I stop using my first email address and got a new one. I'm also done using email account for personal business. Even though I do use two-step verification, I keep my email limited to professional messages and the occasional message to friends or family. Right now, I have two email accounts: one from Yahoo and the other one is Gmail.

Staying safe in a Digital World can be difficult.

Globe #makeITsafePH Campaign reminds us to stay alert and protect our data effectively. We need to think about our privacy regularly. Especially to industry and government to concentrate on policies, procedures and their enforcement, and for the rest of us to focus on our personal privacy.

Think before you share, to own your online presence, and always be aware of what you're posting. ~ Mr. Russell Schrader , Alliance Executive Director

SOURCES:
Difference between Spammers & Hackers

Celebrating their 10th Anniversary of its Davao hub, Cebu Pacific continue with their commitment to help promote the Davao region as an attractive destination for leisure and meetings, incentives,conferences and exhibitions (MICE) tourists markets. In line with this, the Philippine's leading carrier renews its partnership with the Davao Fun Sales Execom, Inc for the fifth installments of the Visit Davao Summer Festival 2018 (VDSF).

Official signing of MOA between Visit Davao Summer Festival Execom Chairman Benjamin Lizada and Cebu Pacific Corporate Communications Director Charo Logarta Lagamon.

Today, April 18, 2018, a MOA signing happened at REKADO.

The partnership continues to promote Davao and peripheral areas in Southern Mindanao as safe, enjoyable and exhilarating travel and adventure destinations for both local and foreign tourists.

Cebu Pacific has been a partner of the VDSF since the program was launched five years ago as Visit Davao Fun Sale. And as part of the ten-week for the VDSF, Cebu Pacific is flying-in top adventure travel bloggers and digital influencers from Singapore and the United Arab Emirates to experience the culture, sights and sounds of Davao City and neighboring areas of Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur, the Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte, Mati City, Davao Oriental and Compostela Valley.

Last year, Cebu Pacific flew media groups, content creators and digital influencers from Shanghai, China, South Korea and Singapore, in partnership with several tourism establishments.

Traditional Gong Banging to start the CebPac and VDSF Kick-Off

Cebu Pacific has a fleet of 62 aircraft with an average age 5.03 years -- one of the youngest in the world. The CEB fleet is compromised of one (1) Airbus A321CEO, 36 Airbus A320, 8 Airbus A330, eight (8) ATR 72-500, and nine (9) ATR 72-600 aircraft. In the coming weeks, CebPac will take delivery of an additional three (3) Airbus A321CEO aircraft, with another three A321CEOs arriving in the next several months. From late-2018 until 2022, CebPac expects delivery of 32 Airbus A321NEO (New Engine Option).

The new aircraft, which amounts to a total investment of over US$5 Billion, supports Cebu Pacific's expansion plans across the Philippines and the broader Asia-Pacific region, further boosting a network that now spans over 106 routes on 37 domestic and 26 destinations.

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About Cebu Air Inc. (PSE: CEB)

Cebu Air Inc. is the largest carrier in the Philippine air transportation industry, offering its low-cost services to more destinations and routes with higher flight frequency within the Philippines than any other airline

For bookings and inquiries, guests can visit www.cebupacificair.com or call the reservation hotlines (+632)7020-888 or (+6332)230-8888. The latest seat sales can be found on CEB’s official Twitter (@CebuPacificAir) and Facebook pages. Guests may also download the Cebu Pacific mobile app on the App Store and Google Play.

After the MOA signing and Media launching of Visit Davao Summer Festival held at Seda Hotel last Tuesday, April 10, chosen members from the Davao Digital Influencers, Inc (@TeamDDI) and Davao media where given an opportunity to have a day tour of the on-going developments of Lubi Plantation located at the Kopiat Island in Mabini, Compostela Valley (ComVal).

During the media launch, LGU from different region of Davao and private partners working hand-and-hand for a great summer experience in Davao Region and ComVal is one new addition to the Visit Davao Summer Festival.

Together with ComVal Tourism Officer Christine Dompor and VDSF Coordinator Tessa Piansay, we headed to Pindasan, Mabini, ComVal.

A 2hr drive or a bus ride from Davao City and a 5-minute speedboat ride going to Lubi Plantation, Kopiat Island.

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There are many challenging things to explore and experience at #WhenInComVal, aside from the hot and live Mairut Hot Spring, glamping at Lake Leonard, chasing waterfall at Malumagpak Falls, mountain of fire in Amakan Crater there is a place for a great escapade found in Mabini, Compostela Valley, the site is a terrestrial and marine protected area established in 2000 to protect ecologically significant habitats in Davao Gulf.

A multibillion-peso private resort -- LUBI PLANTATION -- is currently being developed on Kopiat Island. A portion of the island encircles a seven-hectare lagoon.

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HOW TO GET HERE: 🚗 🚌
The MPLS is approximately a 2hr drive or bus ride from Davao City, 93.5 Kms away.

WHAT TO DO: 🏊‍ 🚣🏻‍ 🛶 🐦
(1) Island Tour
(2) Scuba Diving/Snorkeling
(3) Bird Watching
(4) Swimming
(5) And try their Fusion food and their special cheesy ensaymada at Tarictic Grill

WHAT TO SEE:
*Summer Beach Sports Festival (Weekends of May)
*Turtle Hatching Sites
*Mangrove Forest
*Coral Reefs

For inquiry about Lubi Plantation, visit and message their website for a DAY TRIP.

Or visit VDSF Facebook Page

Here's a summary video on our Lubi Plantation Island Tour

GMA Network together with GMA Regional TV held a Blogcon last March 16 in celebration of the 81st Araw ng Dabaw to introduce one of their on-going TV series "THE STEPDAUGHTERS" and upcoming TV series "THE CURE" held at New Asia Restaurant, Davao City.

GMA Network broadcasts "The Stepdaughters" last February 12, 2018, as TV drama Afternoon Primetime. Which is directed by Paul Sta.Ana, stars by Megan Young and Katrina Halili as the lead role and supported by Mikael Daez, Glydel Mercado, Gary Estrada, Sef Cadayona and many others.

"The Stepdaughters" is a story of a two woman Mayumi (Megan Young) and Isabelle (Katrina Halili) who hate each other from the start. Eventually, they become stepsisters as Mayumi mother marry Isabelle father.

If you want to know more about the characters of the story, visit GMA ENTERTAINMENT or watch GMA Afternoon Prime around 3:25PM.

The most awaited GMA Telebabad, "The Cure" is set to premier this coming April 2018. This is directed by Mark A. Reyes, stars by Jennylyn Mercado and Tom Rodriguez.

The Cure is about a family and a group of people fighting against an epidemic. Jennylyn Mercado as Charity and Tom Rodriguez as Greg, a couple strive to save their family trying to find solution after zombies infested their town.

I cut the video because I want you to watch the premiere of "The Cure" this coming April 2018. For me, this is very interesting TV series since most of the series we've watch today is more of a ROMCOM and a DRAMA.

This time GMA Network wants to give their Kapuso another set of a story that will make television history with exhilarating line-up that you will never miss to watch!

Thank you so much GMA Network for inviting Davao Digital Influencers, Inc.

#Repost @gmanetwork • • • Davao Digital Influencers and the Kapuso Brigade spent their afternoon with the stars of #TheStepDaughters @meganbata @katrina_halili @mikaeldaez and #TheCure @akosimangtomas @mercadojenny

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Our world is once again seemingly flux. Mostly traditional statuses of the people who are accordingly predicting what will happen to the future foretell and send signs on how to be financially stable by building a career in this worldwide transition amidst the globalization full of competition. There are so many developments regarding economy, investors and advisers who guide their clients, lots of cognitive factors that emerge especially in Insurance Industry likewise promises to upend industries, creating sustainable opportunities and change the way the world works.

It's so hard to decide in choosing the right insurance company, it can be easy to get confused. That's why you have to be careful because INSURANCE is a PROMISE. A promise to protect you and your love ones. Put this in mind "nothing calls for trust more than the purchase of insurance policy", trust your insurance company and keep that promised to you and your family!

Last March 17 a SUN LIFE FINANCIAL ADVISOR FORUM held at the Pinnacle Hotel Davao, organized in partnership with different aspiring Advisors, Social Media Bloggers & Influencers, bringing together an elite group of successful advisers to discuss ways to better understanding on how to become a Sun Life Financial Advisor.

To summarize all the financial advisors testimony and experiences, it goes to TRUST and CONFIDENCE.

Check link here: WHAT DOES SUN LIFE FINANCIAL ADVISOR DO

Selling services is very different than selling a product. Selling products like appliances and gadgets are very tangible that you can evaluate on the spot. While financial services are difficult to evaluate because you need to wait, you cannot look what to evaluate it's a long term investment, that in the near future you can use it or your family can use it.

The TRUST of the client is very important in financial services. Be sure to weigh all the possibilities to figure out the best choice for your consumers, look for the right solution that is "good enough" to address their needs. BE TRANSPARENT. Clients has this fear of losing their financial savings. If you gain that trust, positively you have the best chance of converting more products.

Be CONFIDENT with what your selling. As I said selling insurance is different from selling everything! This is the most expensive things people buy, but they can't see, touch or hold on.

In Filipino dialect, "puhunan mo dito laway mo at kaalaman mo" , meaning you're selling yourself -- you're selling trust -- and PROMISES ------------so BE CONFIDENT! See yourself as confident. Ground yourself in your beliefs and your personal integrity. Just like one of the speaker advisor said, that going around comparing your level of confidence with other people will only lead you to arrogance and/or frustration.

Don't delay in building trust and confidence, BE A SUN LIFE FINANCIAL ADVISOR, this will positively give a good impact not only your sales career, but more importantly, your life overall --- #LIVEBRIGHTER @sunlifeph

BECOME AN ADVISOR

For more information, you can visit SUN LIFE FINANCIAL PHILIPPINES

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