Rakuten Viber, the go-to messaging app for secure and private communication, is announcing a partnership with the world-renowned music streaming platform, Spotify. With this collaboration, Viber users in the Philippines can now groove to their favorite tunes, ad-free and offline, with Spotify Premium Mini with an exclusive discount of up to 90% off!
Viber boasts a massive international audience, particularly in the Central and Eastern Europe and Asia Pacific regions, where its market share reaches up to 98%, and one of its growth markets has been the Philippines. This makes it the perfect platform for Spotify to tap into new markets.
“We were looking for a partnership where we could introduce Spotify’s premium service to millions of users worldwide, making Viber a perfect fit,” says Marc Hazan, VP, Business Development and Partnerships at Spotify. “We want users all across the globe to be able to access uninterrupted music no matter where they are, especially when they are offline. We are excited to provide the best music to Viber’s users and see this partnership flourish.”
Ofir Eyal, CEO at Rakuten Viber, is equally enthusiastic about the collaboration, stating, “Music has always been a powerful form of communication between people, and as a communications app, Viber naturally aligns with this joyful aspect.”
“At Viber, we always want to provide our users with fun features that are effortless to use, and that is just what this activity offers. By joining forces with Spotify, Viber not only enriches its users’ lives with an outstanding music experience but it also continues to solidify its status as a top-tier super app,” adds Eyal. This offer is available for Viber users who are at least 18-years-old and are new or existing users of Spotify who have never previously redeemed Spotify offers or have never been subscribers to any Spotify Premium offering. To activate the exclusive deal, look for Viber in-app promotions delivered in chats, check out the ‘Explore Screen’ tab, and find posts regarding the partnership on select Viber channels. To access the offer, please ensure the latest version of the Viber app is installed: https://vb.me/purplepr
Got Viber family and friends abroad? They too can enjoy exclusive offers like a free one-month Spotify Premium trial for those in France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and many more. Meanwhile, those in Vietnam can also enjoy Spotify Premium Mini with an exclusive discount of up to 90%! Enjoy the world’s best music anytime, anywhere with Viberand Spotify!
Curves and displays have played major roles in recent smartphone developments but when it comes to design, most have chosen to be conservative, leaning more towards solid colors and minimalism.
The recent product launch of the HUAWEI P60 Pro has shown that the tech brand has no such fear of getting outside the industry’s comfort zone. As the first product in the smartphone industry to carry a pearl texture design, HUAWEI’s risk-taking move has so far been lauded for its innovative execution.
The Enduring Beauty of the Rococo Era
Rococo is a controversial yet major art movement from the 1700s. Rococo comes from the French word “Rocaille”, which denotes the shell-covered rock work that was used to decorate artificial grottos. The rocaille style utilized miniature objects such as garden pebbles, stones and seashells, forming an irregular visual play that energized the art world. It is characterized by elegance, lightness, and an exuberant use of curving natural forms in ornamentation. Rococo gradually developed and grew popular enough to be utilized in the fine arts, its asymmetry and overly elaborate style became its signature. Continuing in its tradition, the HUAWEI P60 Pro in Rococo Pearl adopts the timeless expressions of baroque masterpieces – its ornamental look, iridescent sheen, and intricate pastel swirls all pay homage to the Rococo spirit.
The HUAWEI CMF Mother of PearlProcess
The traditional pearlescent design has transcended fashion trends and has remained timeless. Mother of Pearl can be found in century-old palace architecture and even in the latest, most fashionable luxury watch releases.
The life of the mother-of-pearl mollusc itself embodies the very concept of timeless beauty, forming pearls and treasures throughout its long lifetime. With its continuous rebirth, oils accumulate in the shell over the years, growing a natural texture. These remarkable pieces of nature also condense with a unique lustre that illuminates with varying angles of light.
To replicate the accuracy of its textures and natural sheen, the material design and engineering process undertaken to achieve the material was not a straightforward one. Designers behind the HUAWEI P60 Pro knew the challenge wouldn’t be easy so they combined handcrafted artisanal methods with modern production techniques, constantly exploring and innovating to reach a breakthrough.
The design team discovered an Italian design manufacturer whose craftsmanship proved to replicate the pearl effect well. The manufacturer utilises manual methods to achieve a multi-layer structure similar to mother-of-pearl. Through the dispersion effect of countless finely layered structures, it brings mother-of-pearl through the rich and warm effects from changing light and shadows. This effect requires a rich internal structure and a certain material thickness to be reflected.
Initially, it was uncertain whether this material could be used in sophisticated electronic products such as mobile phones. Because the design space left for texture and texture on mobile phones is extremely thin (less than 0.1mm, only 1/5 or even 1/10 of the thickness of the thinnest patch of traditional crafts), the team set off to find solutions to achieve the design on an ultra-thin surface while preserving the natural pearl texture.
After many rounds of experimentation, the design team was able to source a natural mineral pearl powder and combine it with environmentally friendly acetate material extracted from natural plants. This made it possible to recreate the flashing iridescent layers in the Mother of Pearl texture. Through complex hand-made mosaics, block splicing patterns, and smooth changing lustre, the result was a natural texture with a unique patterning effect that has no repetition.
It was through this assiduous research and development journey that the brand finally patented Huawei’s very own CMF ( Color, Material, Finish) Pearl Texture Design process.
Every piece, unique
Natural beauty comes through order in disorder, regularity and irregularity, and certainty in uncertainty. The HUAWEI mother-of-pearl craftsmanship process aimed to restore this uniqueness found in nature’s beauty. This was not a simple manufacturing of artificial patterns, but rather, a creation of brand-new design technology that comes from nature itself.
HUAWEI’s mother of pearl process creates a P60 Pro in Rococo Pearl model that is unique and exclusive in beauty. Not only did the brand recreate the Mother of Pearl look visually, it has even taken things to another level by emulating its very essence of irregularity and uniqueness.
Each HUAWEI P60 Pro user will have their own one-of-a-kind rendition of the Rococo Pearl texture on their flagship smartphone, giving them personalised and exclusive experience, as they now own a smartphone that truly belongs to them and only them in every aspect.
Now available in HUAWEI Stores
You can now purchase the HUAWEI P60 Pro through offline and online HUAWEI Stores, authorized retail outlets, and leading e-commerce sites like Shopee and Lazada. Price starts at Php 58,999 and with the pre order promo from May 12-25, you can get the HUAWEI Watch GT3 worth Php 12,999 for free.
If you pre-order now, you can get a 1-year Extended Warranty valued at Php 3,999. Trade-in is also available for both Huawei and non-Huawei smartphones. Apart from enjoying a discount from the trade-in, you can also get a Php 8,000 add-on voucher when you trade-in a Huawei smartphone and a Php 7,000 add-on voucher for non-Huawei smartphones. This offer is available in selected stores nationwide.
Globe recently partnered with the local government of Malay, Aklan in its move to encourage sustainable tourism, through the highly-anticipated return of Love Boracay (formerly known as LaBoracay) held on April 28 to May 1, 2023.
Globe has been supportive of Boracay’s environmental conservation efforts through conducting offshore clean-up drives, coral reef rehabilitation, community support for prevention of untreated effluents from entering the sea, and raising awareness among the youth and the community on how they can contribute to environmental conservation.
“Globe fully supports the local government of Malay, Aklan in its efforts to advance responsible tourism in Boracay. At this year’s Love Boracay, we carried out activities to encourage customers to adopt sustainable practices. We hope that this event raises awareness for responsible tourism throughout our country,” said Pia Gonzalez-Colby, Globe Chief Marketing Officer.
To encourage Boracay visitors to “Go Lang Nang Go” and discover how they can responsibly enjoy the island’s beauty, Globe held various activities at the Globe Eco Station located at the picturesque beachfront in Boracay’s Station 1.
● Plastics for a prize. Here, tourists got the chance to spin and win prizes by turning over single-use plastic bottles, plastic cups, cans, or plastic bags and presenting their GlobeOne app and proof of SIM registration. They also got a shot for the prize by donating at least P10 to Save Philippine Seas via the GlobeOne app or GCash.
● GForest signup. There was a GCash booth for customers to sign up to GForest, where actual trees are planted through points collected via activities such as walks tracked on health apps or transactions within the e-wallet, from bills payment and bank transfers to buying load.
● Globe At Home cash giveaway. Globe At Home gave away P5,000 in GCash credits to customers who took a photo at the Globe At Home photo wall and shared it on social media. The photo with the most likes and shares got the prize. Customers also received P50 GCash credits for turning over plastic bottles at the Globe At Home booth.
● Globe and KonsultaMD essentials. Globe also had booths at D’Mall and Lake Town where customers got the chance to win beach kit essentials for downloading the GlobeOne app, registering their SIM, or registering to Go+99 via GCash. KonsultaMD also offered medicine vouchers, vitamin packs and other freebies to those who registered and downloaded the app. At the GCash booth, customers also got a kit with beach essentials for every proof of payment with GCash at partner establishments.
For sports fans, the Globe Boracay Sportsfest proved to be a treat. The event held tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball and soccer competitions at the beachfront from Estacio Uno to Ambassador in Station 1 on April 29 and 30. The awarding ceremony was held at the sunset session featuring a local DJ, with Globe and GCash providing cash prizes for the games. Globe also brought top DJs and bands at the Globe Love Boracay Musicfest in Lake Town.
“GCash has been powering the Globe Group’s goal of promoting a digital ecosystem in the country. For example in Boracay, you can now pay for your e-trike rides, food trip, activities, and other local shopping via the GCash app. This is our way of not only promoting local tourism but also making sure that businesses in Boracay benefit from the growing digital economy,” said Neil Trinidad, GCash Chief Marketing Officer.
Xiaomi has a special treat for fans who are looking for budget-friendly smartphones. You can now save P500 with the Redmi A1 and Redmi 12C price slash promo!
The Redmi A1 is an entry-level phone that’s both practical and powerful with the MediaTek Helio A22 processor with expandable storage, perfect for daily social media browsing, online classes and meetings, and so much more. From P3,799, the Redmi A1 received a permanent price slash of only P3,299.
Redmi 12C is also an affordable smartphone that boasts of a spacious storage, smooth performance thanks to its MediaTek Helio G85 processor, and large 6.71” HD+ display. It’s the ideal phone for hardworking professionals and side-hustlers who want to make it big. From today until June 30, you can get all three Redmi 12C variants at discounted prices:
3GB + 32GB: P4,999 (from P5,499)
4GB + 64GB: P5,999 (from P6,499)
4GB + 128GB: P6,999 (from P7,499)
Don’t miss out on Xiaomi’s price slash promo, available via Xiaomi’s Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok shops (@XiaomiPhilippines). For more information, visit Xiaomi’s official Facebook page and Xiaomi’s official website.
ASUS, globally recognized as the premier OLED laptop brand, made an exciting announcement on May 18, 2023: the launch of three ultra-thin, light-weight Zenbook laptops. The Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304), Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404), and Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404) were unveiled at the Zenbook OLED Series: Incredibly Slim and More event.
Leading the 2023 Zenbook series is the Zenbook S 13 OLED, showcasing ASUS’s commitment to creating technologically advanced products that strive to minimize environmental impact. The launch of these new laptops marks a momentous occasion, propelling Zenbook’s legacy into a new era of ultraportability.
Each model is uniquely designed with ultra-thin and light features, delivering powerful and uncompromised performance thanks to the industry-leading 13th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor with Intel® Evo™ verification. Coupled with the vibrant ASUS Lumina OLED display and Military Grade Standard durability, these laptops are engineered for optimal user experience.
“The new 2023 Zenbook series offers incredible and uncompromised performance designed to empower every Filipino individual to help them achieve their goals. We are confident that the 2023 Zenbook series can provide more with less harm to our environment, adhering to the Zenbook heritage and taking ASUS to a brand new milestone,” says ASUS Philippines Country Manager George Su.
Incredibly Slim and Vibrant Lumina OLED for all
The new 2023 Zenbook series features the new ASUS Lumina OLED Display. It promises a more accurate, adaptive, and reliable laptop experience while giving a visual marvel experience. In addition, users can activate the ASUS OLED Care screensaver to prevent OLED screen aging using the MyASUS app.
ASUS Lumina OLED technology is available and exclusive across the new ASUS Zenbook series. It lets you enjoy an incredible viewing experience with a high contrast ratio, deeper blacks, fast response time, and a 70% less blue light reduction that protects users from eye strain. To know more about the benefits of this technology, check it here Why ASUS Lumina OLED.
Incredibly Slim for every new gen of Filipino individual
Perfect for on-the-go professionals, the ultra-thin and light Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304) is the world’s slimmest OLED ultraportable laptop weighing only 1 kilogram with a 1-centimeter thin body.
With the growing trend for work and life balance, this new Zenbook was designed to have a sophisticated ceramic-coated look and feel, ideal for people needing a reliable, attractive, and timeless device anywhere and any time of the day. Slim as a pen, the new Zenbook S 13 OLED is 30% slimmer with more features to give the best user experience, using fewer materials as compared to the previous models.
Adhering to ASUS’ philosophy of responsible innovation, ASUS is also joining the movement and leaping to produce sustainable devices in the long run. The all-new Zenbook S 13 OLEDuses recycled materials in its design, including post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics, post-industrial recycled (PIR) aluminum, and PIR magnesium alloy.
This device is the most eco-friendly Zenbook ever made, reducing its carbon footprint by 50%. To complement its longer product life cycle, the packaging of this new Zenbook is 100% recyclable with reusable and compostable materials.
As a commitment to do more with less through the Zenbook series, ASUS is joining forces with CORA Philippines, a non-profit organization founded by celebrity and United Nations Goodwill Ambassador Antoinette Taus. CORA is dedicated to creating sustainable programs that help solve issues centered on poverty, hunger, inequality, and climate change that directly affects underprivileged Filipinos. With this partnership, ASUS and CORA aim to promote the importance of creating sustainable programs to conserve the environment and the lives of future Filipinos through a series of activities.
The Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304) comes in an eco-friendly Basalt Gray color with a starting price of PHP 79,995.00. It will be available with up to Intel® Core™ i7 processor,16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage.
Incredibly Slim for every multi-talented individual
Truly a unique laptop that could give a versatile performance, the new Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404) would suit you, whether you’re masculine or feminine, because of its convertible and stylish design.
This new Zenbook is the most versatile and incredibly slim with its thin and light form factor. It is capable of a 360° hinge that allows the device in four different modes: Laptop, Tent, Stand, or Tablet, which offers users a wide range of options to work or relax anytime.
Content sharing will now be easier and faster with the Tablet Mode, keeping up with the demands of the digital world can be faster using the Stand Mode, convenience is within your fingertips because of the Laptop Mode, and relaxing after a long day is now possible because of the Tent Mode.
The Zenbook 14 Flip OLED also features a touchscreen ASUS Lumina OLED display. making this device a truly reliable work partner. Upon purchase, the Zenbook 14 Flip OLED will also come with an ASUS Pen 2.0 to replicate the natural feeling of having a real-life pen.
The ASUS 2.0 produces the finest lines and the broadest brush strokes on sketches, and it will also be easier and faster to work or present anytime time of the day.
The Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404) comes in a premium Ponder Blue color, and it will be available with a starting price ofPHP 74,995.00. It will be available with up to an Intel® Core™ i7 processor,16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage.
Incredibly Slim and compact for every creative digital nomad
One of the winning products during the 2023 Red Dot Product design, the newZenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404) is a compact, thin and light creator laptop packed with features a creative professional needs.
This new creator Zenbook boasts the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 4060 GPU with NVIDIA Studio Drivers for content creators, making it a reliable tool for faster rendering, photo or video editing, and a more efficient multitasking experience.
For a seamless and precise editing experience for creative professionals, this new Zenbook Pro has the ASUS DialPad technology customized for Adobe Creative software, now also compatible with other applications. It also features ASUS IceCool Pro thermal technology to ensure the device stays cool and efficient during heavy-duty applications.
As an additional feature, this new Zenbook Pro Creator laptop will have a dedicated MUX Switch to reduce the latency and increase the response time for 3D applications, and perfect for casual gaming on the side.
The Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404)comes in a premium Tech Black color for PHP 139,995.00. It will be available with an Intel® Core™ i9 processor, 32 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of storage.
Incredibly Slim, powerful, and durable
For an ultimate and powerful laptop experience, these three new Incredibly Slim Zenbook laptops boast an industry-leading 13th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor and Intel® Evo™ Certification. With this Intel technology, users are assured that they will not experience any hiccups at any time of the day.
The 2023 Zenbook series is ultra-durable. For 2023, ASUS doubled the Military Grade Standard testing, which means these new Zenbook series have a longer lifespan as compared to the previous models. It underwent 26 rigorous and ultra-demanding procedures and 12 testing methods to ensure that the device will survive every environmental condition that you face every day.
Lastly, these new Zenbook laptops will have two years of ASUS Global Warranty, as well as an additional ASUS Platinum Protection warranty for one year starting from the date of purchase, making it perfect for users traveling abroad with their new Zenbooks. ASUS also has 69 service centers nationwide if you ever run into any problems with your new Zenbook.
Availability & Pricing in the Philippines
The all-new 2023 Zenbook series will have a starting price of PHP 74,995.00 and will be available through Home Credit with up to 18 months of flexible payment terms with 0% interest in-store for ASUS Fans. Learn more about these Incredible Slim laptops, you may check the official page of Where to buy: ASUS OLED Laptops, or you may follow the official social media pages of ASUS.
ASUS‘s vision goes beyond performance and user experience. The new Zenbook lineup also signifies a leap towards eco-friendly and sustainable technological advancements, truly redefining what it means to be an ultraportable laptop in the 21st century.
Under the agreement, GCash will further encourage and implement initiatives that provide opportunities for present and future tech leaders regardless of gender. Moreover, the agreement further establishes GCash’s long-standing commitment to the UN’s goal to promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
As a fintech company that values gender equality, diversity, and inclusion as a strong and integral part of its work culture, GCash’s workforce comprises 46% of women leaders including its CEO which is higher than the industry average of 28%.
This was the highlight of GCash’s GTalks, an event commemorating the UN Women International Girls in ICT Day, which put a spotlight on notable women leaders at the helm of the fintech industry.
The program opened with a talk by UN Women country coordinator Rosalyn “Lenlen” Mesina, and culminated with GCash president and CEO Martha Sazon, signing the company’s commitment to the UN Women Empowerment Principles.
With the theme “Empowering Women in Tech”, GTalks aims to inspire all women to make their mark in fintech by hearing different perspectives from various women leaders in the industry.
The event was graced by personalities from diverse tech businesses, namely Connected Women co-founder Gina Romero, For the Women Foundation co-founder Michelle Alarcon, GCash chief technology operations officer Pebbles Sy, and GCash chief people officer Robert Gonzales. The program was moderated by renowned journalist Karen Davila.
“We at GCash are committed to ensure we uphold diversity, equality, and inclusivity in our everyday culture. We are proud to have created a space where women, or any gender, can thrive, and their success is normal and always celebrated,” Sazon said.
GCash adheres to three UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), namely, Gender Equality (SDG 5), Reduced Inequality (SDG 10), and Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8). These help guide the e-wallet in creating a decent and productive employment that fosters both personal and economic growth while making sure no employee is discriminated against based on age, gender, race, disabilities, marital status, personal beliefs, religion and spiritual practices, political affiliation, gender identification, and sexual orientation.
More than just providing safe and convenient services to Filipinos wherever they may be, GCash remains steadfast in its initiatives to become a leading advocate of safe, diverse, and inclusive work culture in pursuit of its vision of achieving “Finance for all”.
PLDT Inc. (PLDT) has achieved a five-peat win at the Ookla® Speedtest Awards™ 2022 — a first for PLDT, and for the Philippines.
Global benchmarking company Ookla® announced that PLDT, the country’s largest digital services provider, achieved a top speed score of 86.52 in 2022, affirming the telco’s dominance and consistent performance in delivering the country’s fastest Internet speeds for the fifth consecutive year.
To celebrate this momentous achievement, PLDT hosted a star-studded party in Makati City. The event was attended by celebrities, brand ambassadors, content creators, influencers, as well as top executives from PLDT and Ookla®.
Among the celebrities present were Miss Universe Philippines beauty queens Gazini Ganados, Bea Gomez, Maureen Montagne, Billie Hakenson, and Kat Legado; model and entrepreneur Tweetie de Leon-Gonzalez; social media personality Eric “Eruption” Tai; actors and PLDT ambassadors Franco Laurel and Jairus Aquino; showbiz personalities Dianne Medina and Roxanne Montealegre; sports host Aiyana Perlas; VJ and host Samm Alvero; content creators Kayla Javier and Andrea Angeles; and gamer and streamer Een Mercado. Talented P-Pop singer FANA wowed guests with an impressive performance, and everyone danced the rest of the night away to a long set of music hits played by DJ Miaow. The event was hosted by Miss Grand International 2016 first runner-up Nicole Cordoves.
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PLDT executives, led by President and CEO Alfred S. Panlilio, received the official Fastest Internet 5 Years In A Row award from Ookla Chief Technology Officer Luke Deryckx.
“PLDT’s commitment is to help build and empower the nation by setting the bar high in providing world-class digital services for Filipinos,” said PLDT President and CEO Alfredo S. Panlilio. “For the past five years, PLDT has made big strides to elevate our customers’ experience by delivering the best fixed network services. We intend to keep this momentum and to go above and beyond in ensuring that our customers get the best digital experience wherever they need it – at home, school, or the office.”
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Ookla’s Chief Technology Officer, Luke Deryckx, affirms PLDT’s superior network performance for the past five years. He says, “With over 18 million consumer-initiated tests taken daily and billions of data points gathered, the Ookla data paints a clear picture of the performance, quality, and availability of virtually every network in the world. We are proud to recognize PLDT’s hard work in providing the fastest Internet experience in the Philippines and celebrate their achievements in superior network performance over the last 5 years.”
PLDT’s five-peat win at the Ookla Speedtest Awards is a testament to the company’s commitment to providing Filipinos with the best possible internet experience and supporting the country’s digitalization
For more information about PLDT’s Ookla Speedtest Awards, visit www.pldt.com.
Leading smart devices provider in the Philippines, HONOR, is going all out this 5.5 Sale on Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok including the crowd-favorite HONOR X Series. Up to Php 2,000 worth of discounts are up for grabs with exciting bundles and FREE shipping nationwide.
“Now is the best time to reward yourself as we are throwing away our biggest discount to date. With our wide range of choices for smartphones, laptops, tablets, and accessories, there’s surely an HONOR device for whichever requirement you have,” said Stephen Cheng, HONOR Philippines Vice President.
Treat yourself with hot-selling HONOR gadgets this 5.5 Sale. From HONOR X9a 5G, X7a, X8a, X6, MagicBook X laptops, to HONOR Pad 8, you can get up to Php 1,500 discount when you shop on Shopee and TikTok Shop from May 4 to 7, 2023! And exclusively on Lazada , avail the 20% or up to Php 2,000 off HONOR X7 and X8 from May 5 to 9, 2023.
And until supplies last, you can also get amazing freebies for every purchase of select HONOR gadgets. Receive a FREE Magic Keyboard worth Php 5,990 when you buy an HONOR Pad 8 while you can get a FREE Premium HONOR bag worth Php 2,000 for every purchase of HONOR MagicBook X 14 or MagicBook X 15.
Wait, there’s more! You can also get HONOR Accessories for up to 50% off! HONOR Choice Earbuds will go from Php 1,590 to just Php 795 and HONOR X3 Lite Earbuds will only be at Php 2,000 from its original price of Php 3,990. HONOR Band 6 gets a big slash too, from Php 1,799 to just Php 999 all throughout the 5.5 Sale.
Digital art continues to grow globally with the Philippines rising as an emerging market for artists and collectors. A study by Finder in 2022, showed that the Philippines ranked seventh in the world for NFT (non-fungible token) adoption.
Filipinos can now explore the world of NFTs, as GCash, the #1 Finance Super App, introduces the GCrypto NFT Hub. Users can now easily discover and purchase NFT art, and support their favorite homegrown artists.
GCash has partnered with homegrown NFT marketplace, Likha, and the popular art gallery, Vinyl on Vinyl, for the release of its first GCrypto NFT collection: The House of Ohlala, from Filipino contemporary artist, Reen Barrera.
“We are thrilled to partner with the esteemed artist, Reen Barrera, for his first ever NFT collection as we unveil the new GCrypto NFT Hub,” said Jong Layug, GCash Head of Wealth Management. “Through the GCrypto NFT Hub, we hope to provide Filipino artists a platform to bring their digital art to a wider audience, while also enabling more Filipinos access to buy their first NFT art.”
“I personally use GCash on a daily basis, and for sure, a lot of Filipinos also trust the app for their hard earned money. To acquire NFT, you need a digital currency. And what’s the most trusted e-wallet app? It’s GCash,” said Reen Barrera. “For someone like me who’s afraid to venture into something new like NFTs, I would be at ease knowing that I’m with a company I trust.”
During the House of Ohlala launch in The Astbury, Makati, hosted by NFT enthusiast Mikael Daez, members of the NFT and art community came together to celebrate, and get first dibs on Barrera’s first NFT collection.
Barrera’s NFT project features a collection of 1,000 NFTs built on the Polygon blockchain, with each NFT being sold for 80 MATIC. The House of Ohlala includes unique utility features. NFT holders have a chance to win one of the four Ohlala statues to be raffled every quarter, they can gain exclusive access to artwork and merchandise, and get to join a whitelist for future collections. Owners of the 10 editions of 1 of 1 NFTs will also receive free Giclee prints of their digital collectible.
The collection is based on Barrera’s most popular character, Ohlala, who is a soft commentary on socio-economic classes. Ohlala’s head is covered in canvas cloth to symbolize that each one of us, no matter our economic backgrounds, has the ability to design our own fates. Ohlala’s face is also decorated with symbols and patterns, based on the idiom “it is written all over your face.”
Get first dibs on legit NFT through the GCrypto NFT Hub
The GCrypto NFT Hub will feature digital art created by famous and up-and-coming local artists, such as National Artist Larry Alcala through a partnership with Scarletbox.io, Superordinary Friends x TRNZ, and Monster Mayhem by Distort Monsters. Upcoming collections include artworks by contemporary artist Bitto, and national artists Botong Francisco and Vicente Manansala.
Are you ready to own your first NFT artwork and discover more artists? Get first dibs on curated and legitimate NFTs through the GCrypto NFT Hub (https://www.gcash.com/services/gcrypto/nft)! Kaya Mo. I-GCash Mo.
Latest TravelMate laptops are optimized with Dust Defender technology to enhance performance, comply with military-grade durability standards, and are designed for sustainability with TCO certification onselected configurations in some countries and EPEAT registration
Acer TravelMate P6 14
The latest TravelMate P6 14 is the ultimate premium business laptop for mobile professionals and executives. Professionals can experience elevated viewing experiences on a large screen surface with a 2.8K OLED (2880×1800) display panel, a 16:10 aspect ratio, and support for 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space. Powered by Intel vPro, and an Intel® Evo™ design[1], the high-end business laptop is packed with power as it comes with 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processors[1], 32 GB LPDDR5 memory[1] and a 65 Wh[1] fast-charging battery. Online business meetings and video calls are further enhanced with the laptop’s FHD IR webcam[1], AI-powered noise-reduction technology through Acer PurifiedVoice, and upward-facing speakers with DTS® Audio. A PrivacyPanel feature helps obscure viewing angles beyond 90°to defend against prying eyes. The TravelMate P6 14 laptop also features 2×2 Wi-Fi 6E and 5G connectivity for faster and stronger wireless internet connection needed by mobile professionals.
Premium TravelMate P6 14 features 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7[1] processors with an Intel® Evo™ design and a 2.8K OLED display[1] in a thin and light chassis
Acer TravelMate P4 14 and Acer TravelMate P4 Spin 14
The TravelMate P4 14- and 16-inch versions, along with the TravelMate P4 Spin laptops come with next-gen performance powered by 13th Gen Intel Core i7 vPro processors[1] in addition to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2050 GPUs. The TravelMate P4 14 highlights a lightweight magnesium-alloy chassis and larger screen real estate on a 16:10 thin bezel display with up to 2.2K resolution, showcasing upgraded visuals in a new premium design. Additionally, the convertible TravelMate P4 Spin 14 comes with Corning® Gorilla® Glass, a touchscreen panel with up to WUXGA resolutions, and a dockable stylus for effortless handwritten note-taking.
Performance-enhanced TravelMate P4 14 features 2.2K resolution display, while the TravelMate P4 Spin 14 comes with a WUXGA display built with 13th Gen Intel® Core™ processors, NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2050 GPUs[[i]], and a 65Wh fast-charging, long-lasting battery
Acer TravelMate P2 14 and Acer TravelMate P2 16
The Acer TravelMate P2 series laptop showcases a 14- and 16-inch 16:10 WUGXA (1920 x 1200) screen and an IPS wide-angle view of up to 170 degrees. The compact business laptops powered by 13th Gen Intel Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 GPUs provide upgraded levels of usability with a larger OceanGlass™ touchpad, keys with a 1.55mm travel distance, and a 180-degree hinge that lets the laptop lay flat when needed. Connecting to the internet and peripherals have been made easier with support from Wi-Fi 6E[1] and 4G LTE[1] and the inclusion of a wide variety of ports such as a Thunderbolt 4 Type C port that supports 40 Gbps data transfer and dual 4K displays.
All the latest TravelMate business laptops run on Windows 11 and feature Acer Dust Defender technology to minimize the accumulation of dust and maintain consistent high-power performance. Acer Light Sensing technology intelligently detects ambient color and light to adjust the brightness and color temperature of the display, so the screen always looks natural and provides better viewing experiences overall. TravelMate business laptops’ commercial keyboard provides larger touchpads, quieter clicks, and keys with 1.55 mm travel distance for fast and smoother typing. The laptops also highlight the efforts to reduce their carbon footprint by incorporating PCR plastic and ocean-bound plastic in the device, using 100% plastic-free and recyclable packaging, and having been granted TCO certification[2] with selected configurations in some countries and an EPEAT[3] rating. The Windows secured-core PCs with TPM 2.0 provides out-of-the-box protection, paired with Acer’s User Sensing technology[5] on the TravelMate P6 14 and made optional on the TravelMate P4 Spin 14, TravelMate P4 14 and TravelMate P4 16 models, keeping data safe by locking the screen when users leave, and quickly waking up when they return.
A great value laptop for businesses, the TravelMate P2 comes with 14- or 16-inch displays and combines features such as a 16:10 WUXGA display, up to 64GB[1] DDR4 memory, and reliable internet connections with Wi-Fi 6E[1] and 4G LTE[1]
Pricing and Availability
Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com.
[1] Specifications may vary depending on the model and region. All models subject to availability.
[2] Model(s) with model numbers starting with TMP214-55-TCO, TMP216-51-TCO, TMP414-53-TCO, TMP416-52-TCO, TMP416-72-TCO, TMP414RN-53-TCO, TMP614-53-TCO, TMP614-53T-TCO, and TMP614P-53-TCO are TCO Certified. For more information on our TCO Certified devices, please contact your local sales representative.
[3] EPEAT registered where applicable. EPEAT registration varies by country. See www.epeat.net for registration status by country.
[4] Specifications may vary depending on the model and region. All models subject to availability. Fast charging means providing 4 hours video playback for 30 minutes charge.
[5] Acer User Sensing bundled software may vary depending on hardware configuration, OS, and regional availability. For TravelMate P6 14, Acer User Sensing is available on all SKUs. For TravelMate P4 14, TravelMate P4 Spin 14 and TravelMate P4 16, this is an optional feature.
