Category: Tech

Seize Every Second of the Holidays with the Convenience and Power of vivo Y02 for only PHP 4,999!

Christmas is truly the season of joy. With all the parties, family get-togethers and gift giving, the holidays just give us so many reasons to smile, laugh and stay hopeful. And now that we can finally spend Christmas with our loved ones by our side and less restrictions to follow, the holidays will once again be full of heartfelt moments shared with our family, friends and significant others.

One cannot let these joyful moments go undocumented! With the vivo Y02, you are accompanied by a handy and reliable device with powerful specs and a modern camera that will capture all the beautiful moments you spend with your loved ones this Christmas.

Make every moment last
Happy tears fall from Lola’s eyes as she opens a thoughtful gift from you. Your friend, who recently received her Christmas bonus, decides to treat the squad out to a samgyupsal dinner. Grab your vivo Y02 and immortalize these precious moments like these.

Boasting a big and distinctive camera design, this new vivo smartphone takes capturing holiday pictures to a whole new level. The vivo Y02’s camera supports a range of well-loved features such as Face Beauty and bokeh effects, which is now made even better with the phone’s built-in bokeh algorithm, made to bring out the best details of your photos’ subject. But of course, pictures aren’t enough. The vivo Y02 also includes a time lapse feature that is great for taking beautiful videos and recording all the fun and silly moments during Christmas parties and get-togethers.

Take as many photos as you want, whenever you want

Christmas eve, while magical, is also a busy day. The whole family is busy preparing for the big evening feast. With the vivo Y02, you are equipped with a smartphone that packs a strong 5000mAh battery, which supports 10W fast charge, that will allow you to take snaps and IG stories from the preparation time to the very last second of the night before Christmas. Take as many photos, whether family, couple, or solo pics as well as videos and worry not about your storage running out. This smartphone boasts a storage capacity of 2GB + 32GB, expandable up to 1TB through the phone’s triple card slot.

With its 6.51-inch FullView™ Display that also comes with an eye protection filter, you and your loved ones can watch and laugh at all your videos and marvel at your Instagrammable shots in high-definition. Armed with a MediaTek octa-core processor, which helps your phone run quickly and smoothly, you can scroll through your album and meticulously edit your snaps without stressing over lags or app crashes.

Present at any moment

Christmas parties are made more exciting because of the unique party theme you and your friends or co-workers have to follow. With the vivo Y02’s strikingly trendy appearance, your new smartphone will definitely match any outfit for any Christmas party theme. The vivo Y02 comes in two hues, Orchid Blue, inspired by a field of orchids, and Cosmic Grey, which takes after the grace of the vast universe. Alongside these standout colors, the vivo Y02 also boasts a slim body with a thickness of only 8.49mm and a 2.5D unibody with flat frame. This slim smartphone can fit snuggly in your hand and perfectly in any pocket, so you can easily whip it out when the best photogenic moments occur.

Not only is the vivo Y02 trendy but it is also reliable, durable and remarkable. Its body is designed to be scratch-resistant to protect your phone during exciting moments while the screen is fingerprint-resistant so you can get busy tapping and chatting on your phone without your screen blurring from prints.

Make any special moments this season last with this new smartphone from vivo. The vivo Y02 is now available in vivo’s official Lazada, Shopee and TikTok shops. You can also test your holiday luck at the Paskong La vivo Loca Giveaway Festival and get a chance to win exciting prizes when you buy avVivo Y02 for only PHP 4,999 in-store nationwide. Promo will run until January 31, 2023. For more information about the vivo Y02, vivo’s holiday promo, giveaways and more, visit vivo’s website and follow their social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

December 16, 2022
Make Christmas Even More Meaningful With the New HUAWEI Mate 50 Pro

With Christmas just around the corner, people are so busy planning surprises for family and loved ones. Coming out of the pandemic gave everyone a lot to be thankful for and gift-giving is one of the things we do to express gratitude.

Tech gadgets, like smartphones, remain to be a popular choice — as people need to stay connected on the daily. Investing in a flagship phone, for example, is always a good idea in order to gain access to the latest innovations and features for an incredible user experience.

If you are still on the lookout for a Christmas present to show just how much you care for someone, the HUAWEI Mate 50 Pro is an excellent choice.

In the tradition of the Mate Series, this flagship phone offers generational leaps in terms of technology and innovation as seen in its key features. Not only will you be awed by its stylish design, but you will also be amazed at what it offers in its innovative functions.

Your perfect Christmas Mate

Let’s get this straight: Christmas is all about giving. So whether you give a gift to others or to yourself, they all count. And we’re here to help you decide the perfect Christmas present.

The HUAWEI Mate 50 Pro will change the way you see smartphones. With the amazing innovations in this flagship phone, you are assured of making quite a sound investment.

Let us count the ways.

Fond memories of Christmas gatherings and meet-ups with friends you haven’t seen since the pandemic deserve the most beautiful pictures! Create photos that speak to you and remind you of the happiness from these special moments the way only the HUAWEI Mate 50 Pro can.

Awarded by DxOMark as having the best smartphone camera, this flagship model will ensure that you will have stunning pictures even with night shots! Whether dimly-lit dinners or Christmas lights at the park are your thing, the Mate 50 Pro is sure to provide you with sharper and brighter photos to look back to.

Multiple people against a strong backlight? We got you, fam! This is a common struggle coming off gatherings: when you check the photos you took and no amount of editing will make the pictures come out better, you end up arguing with yourself if it’s fit enough to post. With the HUAWEI Mate 50 Pro, the foreground remains well-lit while the background’s details remain preserved with no effort on your part. Isn’t technology amazing?

With its physical variable aperture system, the Mate 50 Pro can vary its aperture opening from F/1.4 to F/4.0 which means that you (yes, you!) can create natural-looking bokeh that genuinely looks like it was taken from a DSLR when shooting in portrait mode. And we say natural because it’s quite different from the artificial bokeh produced by software and even AI features that are used by other smartphones.

A Perfect Mate for your Future Plans

Coming out of the pandemic, you must be itching to travel and to create memories that you missed out on. Visiting your usual haunts abroad or exploring yet another destination, photos and videos remain our best form of documentation. Whether taking couple goal shots or bonding moments with family, it’s always a good thing to have a trustworthy Mate that can deliver impressive shots that will make you relive those precious moments in the future. And if you’re very particular with the photos you take on vacation, good news! You no longer need a chunky DSLR with you. The HUAWEI Mate 50 Pro can help you take breathtaking photos of sceneries with great detail. Natural colors just the way your eyes saw them are translated perfectly in all the photos you take.

Scared for your phone in case you drop it while taking pictures? Here’s another groundbreaking innovation for you.

HUAWEI Mate 50 Pro phones come with two different types of rear cover: glass and vegan leather. The Orange Vegan Leather version has the industry’s first Kunlun Glass, consisting of 10 quadrillion-level nanocrystals, making the HUAWEI Mate 50 Pro more resilient and 10 times more drop resistant. This is verified by the five-star glass drop resistance certification from Switzerland’s SGS. The HUAWEI Mate 50 Pro also supports IP68-rated water resistance of up to 6 meters underwater, allowing them to easily handle wet and dusty environments.

It’s All About the User Experience

The HUAWEI Mate 50 Pro is among the first to run on EMUI 13 which include the SuperStorage which removes duplicate files and compresses rarely used apps for you. This gives you up to 20 GB of space, leaving more room for more photos and videos from your trips. More memories preserved, check!

Because of excitement, we often overshare photos and videos with our friends. The HUAWEI Mate 50 Pro supports Image Privacy Protection, which means that when you share an image, the phone automatically erases sensitive information, such as the location and time.

But that’s not all. The HUAWEI Mate 50 Pro also helps in dire situations, even when the battery is about to quit on you. The Low-Battery Emergency mode activates SuperEnergy Boosting when EMUI 13 detects that the battery level drop to 1%. In Low-Battery Emergency mode, the phone is able to support 3-hour standby or 12-minute phone calling. This buys you time and allows for transactions and important calls to be completed to ensure that you cover necessities before your battery gets thoroughly depleted.

At Huawei, innovation never ceases for our users.

Grab your own HUAWEI Mate 50 Pro Now!

The Mate 50 Pro will not disappoint!

The special First Sale offer runs from November 25 to December 31, 2022, with Globe’s Postpaid Plans. Users can choose between the HUAWEI Mate 50 Pro’s two variants: the 256G Regular Version in silver and black glass is free with Globe’s GPLAN 2499. The HUAWEI Mate 50 Pro 516G Orange Vegan Leather version, on the other hand, is available on a discounted P16,800 cashout for the same plan.

Beyond the First Sale period, the HUAWEI Mate 50 Pro Regular Version will already have a P22,800 cashout while the Orange Vegan Leather will have a cash-out of P33,600.

In case you just want the phone, the much-coveted HUAWEI Mate 50 Pro is available now at offline and online HUAWEI Stores, authorized retail outlets, and leading e-commerce sites Shopee and Lazada with an SRP starting at PHP 58,999 for the Black and Silver versions and PHP 68,999 for the Orange Vegan Leather version.

December 13, 2022
Joshua Garcia celebrates Christmas Magic as the new face of GCash for the holidays

While the last few years may have been a little less jolly, GCash, the country’s leading e-wallet app, is bringing back the magic to the holidays with a little help from Philippine entertainment’s new leading man.

Joshua Garcia has been heating up televisions across the country with his starring role as Brian Robles in “Mars Ravelo’s Darna” and an upcoming landmark deal for Dreamscape production’s “Unbreak My Heart”. Adding to his already impressive list of milestones is his new role as the face of GCash to celebrate a Merry G Christmas and uphold what truly warms his heart – traditions with his family and friends.

“The family tradition I look forward to every Christmas is our family reunion wherein my family spends Christmas together,” he said. “We take advantage of the time we can have our bonding during this season when we are not too busy with work with some games and a simple feast for the whole family.”

Christmas Magic Lives On

Just like many Filipinos, Christmas for Joshua becomes truly magical when spent with the right people.

“My most magical Christmas experience was when I was living in the province and I went caroling in our neighborhood with my friends. Afterwards, we attended the Simbang Gabi with our family. I’m really glad that I got to experience Christmas that way,” he said.

Of course, part of any Christmas celebration is hunting for the perfect gifts for your loved ones. But despite his high-profile stature, Joshua stays humble and opts for meaningful gifts and thoughtful spending.

“To find the most meaningful Christmas gifts for my loved ones, I always think about what they really need at that time so the gifts are useful and that, through those gifts, they will also remember me somehow,” Joshua said. “I don’t really give very expensive gifts. As long as they make them happy, then I am, too.”

Gift-giving, the Joshua way

With the long list of celebrations lined up for Joshua this Christmas, looking for these useful items will be a big task. His secret? He does his shopping with GCash.

According to the actor: “One of my favorite GCash services is GLife because there are lots of merchants to choose from. It is a one-stop shop for a quick purchase of my favorite products and services. It is very timely since Christmas season is almost here, I can definitely use it for my Christmas shopping to buy gifts for my loved ones.”

Thanks to GCash, Christmas shopping can be a magical experience in itself, especially when you get cashbacks and discounts from the GCash Online Bazaar from Nov. 28 to January 5, 2023. You can conveniently pay through your GCash wallet, pay later through GCredit, or pay in installment with GGives.

Though many Filipinos will celebrate with their families this year, there are still some who wouldn’t be able to enjoy family reunions like Joshua and might spend time apart during the holidays. Despite the distance, GCash makes sure that everyone can send Christmas cheer wherever your loved ones may be.

You can send pamasko to anyone anywhere through Send Money for other GCash users, Bank Transfer or GCash Padala for non-GCash users, or Send with a Clip to attach a special message to your Aguinaldo. If actual presents are your thing, you can also shop online with GLife and pay for your gifts on GCash.

And because GCash wants everyone’s Christmas to be truly magical, every gift given through GCash becomes a gift for yourself, too.

For every PHP 100 spent using GCash services or when using GLoan, GGives, and GCredit, users can earn parols and enter the Merry GCash raffle. Raffle draws will be done on December 5 and December 19 where GCash will be giving away five iPhone 14 phones, five Macbook Air M1 laptops and five Sony PS5 Playstations. Sixty-five lucky winners will also take home P10,000 worth of e-fuel cards from Petron, P10,000 worth of Mercury Drugstore gift certificates, P20,000 worth of IKEA gift cards and P30,000 worth of SM Appliances gift cards.

With so many ways to hunt and shop for gifts, Joshua leaves his fans with just one piece of advice: “To be honest, I think for me what’s more important is that every time I give my loved ones gifts, they are pleased with what they received, whether they may be simple or otherwise.”

 Whether you opt for grand gifts or small tokens, make every spend count when you use your GCash for every transaction. No GCash yet? Download the GCash App on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Huawei App Gallery! Register and get verified today, and discover how you can have a Merry GCash celebration!

December 5, 2022
Enjoy amazingly lower prices at Xiaomi Christmas Sale 2022

Xiaomi is offering exclusive deals and discounts on some of the best smartphones, wearables, and smart home devices until January 1, 2023.

From the tech-savvy to the trendsetter, Xiaomi has the perfect gifts at amazing prices to make everyone on your shopping list happy this Christmas.

Xiaomi has a variety of smartphones that are sure to please beginning with the Redmi A1. Just launched recently, the smartphone sports a large 6.52’’ HD+ display, 8MP dual cameras, and a long-lasting 5000mAh battery that has got you covered all day. Available for an amazingly low promo price of only Php 4,499, you even get a free Mi Portable Bluetooth Speaker when you buy a Redmi A1 from now until Jan 1, 2023.

Buffed-up camera setup

If you are looking to gift a phone with a more buffed-up camera setup, you can’t go wrong with the Xiaomi 12 series. During the promo period, the Xiaomi 12 5G variant is available for only Php 39,999 and it comes with a Redmi 9A as a freebie, valued at Php 4,999. Two variants of the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G model are also included in the promo. The one with 8+12GB memory at Php 21,999, and the 6GB+ 128GB at Php 20,999. Get a free Xiaomi Vacuum Flask when you buy either variant.

For those who love making and sharing videos online, they would appreciate any of the Xiaomi 11T phones. The Xiaomi 11T Pro 5G (8+256GB) is only at Php 25,999 this time of the year, while its 12+256GB variant is pegged at Php 27,999.Buy either variant and get a free Phone Case, Tripod Selfie Stick, and Xiaomi Medal.

Boasting of One-click AI cinema feature, the Xiaomi 11T 5G (8+256GB) is now available at just Php 17,999, while its 12+256 version is also marked down at only Php 20,999. For a lightweight option, there’s the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (8+ 128GB) pegged at Php 16,999 and its 8+256GB variant at Php 18,999.

All-around smartphone

Also perfect for anyone on your gifts list who needs an all-around smartphone is a Redmi Note. Sporting a powerful chipset and great cameras, the Redmi Note 11S (6+128GB) is now available for just Php 11,999, while its 8+128GB version is at Php 12,999. On the more affordable side, the Redmi Note 11 (8+128GB) is only Php 9,999.

Other great phones at great discounts to choose from include, the Redmi Note 10 Pro, the Redmi 10, the Redmi 9A, and the Redmi Pad.

Xiaomi also has a selection of gift items ideal for music lovers, fitness enthusiasts, and home buddies.

For the music lover on your list, choose between the Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro (Php 6,999), the Xiaomi Buds 3 (Php 4,999), the Redmi Buds 4 Pro (Php 3,999), or the Redmi Buds 4 (Php 2,499).

For fitness-conscious loved ones, there’s the Xiaomi Watch S1 (Php 10,999), the Xiaomi Watch S1 Active (Php 8,999), the Xiaomi Smart Band 7 Pro (Php 4,599), and the Xiaomi Smart Band 7 (Php 2,499).

Xiaomi also has a selection of home goods to put a smile on homemakers and practically anyone. This includes the Mi Robot Vacuum (Mop 2 Series) which is now available for only Php 9,599.

These are just a few of the great deals Xiaomi has on offer this holiday season.

To start shopping for the perfect Christmas gift, please check out Xiaomi’s Christmas Sale 2022 and Xiaomi’s FB page.

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December 2, 2022
ASUS Launches Laptop with a Foldable Screen: Introducing the Zenbook 17 Fold OLED

ASUS announced its groundbreaking Zenbook 17 Fold OLED (UX9702), the world’s first 17.3-inch foldable OLED laptop. This ultra-compact and light 12.5-inch Foldable OLED laptop unfolds into a versatile 17.3-inch device with six modes, pushing the boundaries of innovation today. Redefining work and entertainment user experiences, this futuristic device packs a 12^th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, Intel Iris Xe graphics, 16 GB RAM, and a 1 TB PCIe SSD. Breaking many technological glass ceilings, Zenbook 17 Fold OLED has received multiple accolades, including the prestigious iF Design, Red Dot Design Awards, and TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2022.

Unfold the incredible

This groundbreaking foldable laptop offers users two sizes of OLED display in one device: a large 4:3 17.3-inch 2.5K NanoEdge touchscreen that folds in the middle to create two seamless 3:2 12.5-inch 1920 by 1280 displays. When folded fully closed along the precision-engineered 180-degree hinge, it’s an ultra-compact and portable 12.5-inch device. Users can choose from Zenbook 17 Fold OLED’s multiple versatile usage modes, namely the Desktop, Laptop (with Bluetooth keyboard), Laptop (with virtual keyboard), Tablet, Reader, and Extended.

In Desktop mode, the unfolded 17.3-inch screen — propped up in landscape orientation using the built-in faux leather kickstand — can be used with the ASUS ErgoSense Bluetooth keyboard and touchpad attached wirelessly to create a powerful large-screen PC. This allows for all-day, non-stop productivity in the office or at home.

For Laptop mode (with Bluetooth keyboard), the keyboard attaches magnetically when placed on the lower half of the folded display. Alternatively, in Laptop mode (with virtual keyboard), the lower display can be turned into a virtual on-screen keyboard. These modes are perfect for on-the-go users who want a device they can easily clutch from one meeting to the next.

Tablet mode allows users to exploit the full touch capabilities of the fully opened 17.3-inch touchscreen, ideal for team collaboration and presenting big ideas. Reader mode — with the hinge aligned vertically — turns Zenbook 17 Fold OLED into the perfect reading device for that much-needed alone time studying or reading e-books.

Finally, in Extended mode, propped up in portrait orientation, the folded two 12.5-inch screens are perfect for users to scroll seamlessly on the upper and lower displays. Thus, Zenbook 17 Fold OLED can be connected to an external monitor via one of the two USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports.

In each mode, the easy-to-use window management tools — such as Mode Switcher — in the ScreenXpert 3 app allow multiple split-display configurations and flexible app layouts for enhanced productivity. Users can seamlessly transition to each mode as its innovative hinge is engineered with ultimate durability. It is tested to withstand over 30,000 open-and-close cycles for total peace of mind.

Zenbook 17 Fold OLED also comes with a full-size ASUS ErgoSense Bluetooth keyboard and touchpad to support multiple user modes, providing a brand-new typing experience. The Bluetooth keyboard has a desktop-grade 19.05 mm key pitch and a long 1.4 mm travel on the dished mechanical keys, ensuring comfortable and accurate typing. The ErgoSense touchpad has a new silky-smooth surface for easy navigation, protected by a durable anti-fingerprint coating.

Despite its versatility and large screen size, the device weighs just 1.5 kg without the keyboard or 1.8 kg with it.

Performance that matters

The Intel Evo-certified Zenbook 17 Fold OLED is powered for effortless multitasking by high-performance components, including a 12^th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, Intel Iris Xe graphics, 16 GB RAM, and a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. The long-lasting 75-watt-hour battery features USB-C Easy Charge, so it can be charged quickly with most USB-C chargers, power banks, or any Power Delivery-certified charger, including the bundled 65 W fast-charge adapter.

It’s easy to connect Zenbook 17 Fold OLED to peripherals too. There are two USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports, which are up to eight times faster than USB 3.2 Gen 1, and feature support for fast charging or connecting external displays. A USB-C to USB Type-A adapter is also supplied.

Entertainment like no other

Experience immersive entertainment like no other with the foldable OLED touchscreen in Zenbook 17 Fold OLED. It has a stunning Dolby Vision-certified display with 100% DCI-P3 and PANTONE validated for color accuracy. It is TÜV Rheinland-certified for reducing harmful blue light and is accompanied by a powerful quad-speaker Harman Kardon-certified Dolby Atmos sound system.

Zenbook 17 Fold OLED includes several smart AI-powered features for added privacy and security and a superb online video calling experience. These include user-presence detection using an HD IR camera, which locks the laptop when the user is away, and unlocks it upon return, an integrated color sensor for automatic adjustment of screen brightness and color temperature, and a 5 MP AI webcam with ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) technology.

ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED (UX9702) comes in a premium Tech Black color with a free lifetime license to Office Home & Student 2021. With a limited quantity of only 100 pieces in the Philippines, get it today for only PHP 219,995.00. Check out this laptop in ASUS Concept Stores and authorized resellers today. Here is the complete list of where to buy https://ph.asus.click/PRWTB. Users can also score Zenbook 17 Fold OLED with up to 12 months of 0% installment via Home Credit.

November 25, 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo Launches First NFT Collection with Binance

Cristiano Ronaldo’s first NFT collection is now available as part of an exclusive, multi-year partnership with Binance, the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider. The launch is supported by a global marketing campaign featuring Ronaldo, aiming to give his fans an introduction to Web3 through the world of NFTs.

“We believe the metaverse and blockchain are the future of the internet,” said Binance Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer He Yi. “We are honored to collaborate with Cristiano to help more people understand blockchain and showcase how we are building Web3 infrastructure for the sports and entertainment industry.”

“It was important to me that we created something memorable and unique for my fans as they are such a big part of my success,” said Ronaldo. “With Binance, I was able to make something that not only captures the passion of the game but rewards fans for all the years of support.”

The inaugural Cristiano Ronaldo NFT collection last November 18 (9 a.m. UTC) and featured seven animated statues with four rarity levels: Super Super Rare (SSR), Super Rare (SR), Rare (R), and Normal (N). Each NFT statue depicts Ronaldo in an iconic moment from his life, from career-defining bicycle kicks to his childhood in Portugal.

○      The 45 highest value CR7 NFTs (5 SSR and 40 SR) will be held for auction on the Binance NFT marketplace. The auction will remain open for 24 hours, with NFTs awarded to the highest bidder. Bidding prices will start at 10,000 BUSD for SSR and 1,700 BUSD for SR.

○      The remaining 6,600 NFTs (600 R and 6,000 N) will be offered on Binance Launchpad, starting at 77 BUSD for the Normal rarity.

○      Each rarity level will come with its own set of exclusive perks, ranging from:

●      Personal message from Cristiano Ronaldo

●      Autographed CR7 & Binance merchandise

●      Guaranteed access for all future CR7 NFT drops

●      Complimentary CR7 Mystery Boxes

●      Entry into giveaways with signed merchandise and prizes

Additionally, new users who register with Binance.com (and complete KYC) will receive a Cristiano Ronaldo Mystery Box. These boxes may include limited-edition Ronaldo NFTs. The CR7 Mystery Boxes are available for the first 1.5M new Binance users who sign up with referral ID RONALDO.

For US-based users, Binance.US – the US partner to Binance.com – is providing a free souvenir NFT for thresholds of USD deposits made on the platform within the promotion period. Users who receive the souvenir NFT will gain whitelist access to purchase future CR7 NFTs. To participate in the promotion, new and existing US users must register here.

Future sets of the Cristiano Ronaldo NFT collection will be available in early 2023. All collections will be available exclusively on Binance.com; follow Binance on Twitter for the latest updates.

November 22, 2022
HONOR continues to expand its presence in SM Malls!

HONOR has recently announced that starting November 15, HONOR fans can already experience its latest products up close as it officially opens its new kiosks in select SM malls in the country.

After its HONOR 70 5G, HONOR Pad 8, and HONOR X6 Grand Launch last October and its first exhibit kiosk in SM Megamall last Oct. 28 to Nov. 2, the leading global provider of smart devices, is now ready to serve more customers who have been waiting for the latest products to arrive in the stores near them.

HONOR will now be finally present at SM Rosales, Pampanga; SM Baliuag, Bulacan; SM Center Dagupan, Pangasinan; and, SM Butuan, Agusan del Norte.

“Since we started reestablishing the brand again last September, we are very happy to share that we’ve already reached 80% of our target in opening stores nationwide for Q4. This expansion will continue in 2023 as we also grow the brand and business,” Stephen Cheng, VP of HONOR Philippines, said.

In the next coming months, HONOR will be visible to more SM stores in Metro Manila, other parts of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Purchase HONOR via Online Stores

Don’t miss the chance because HONOR has great deals and offers this 11.11 Mega Sale of Shopee and Lazada. Avid HONOR fans can purchase the #BestVloggingPhone HONOR 70 5G, HONOR Magic4 Pro, HONOR X6, HONOR X7, HONOR X8, and HONOR X9 through HONOR’s physical stores, Lazada, and Shopee apps.

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HONOR fans can snag selected products at its retail price and get exclusive deals such as free shipping, free shop voucher, flash sale, and JBL Flip 5 Bluetooth speaker worth PHP 6,999 for FREE during Lazada’s Biggest Sale and Shopee’s Mega Pamasko Sale!

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About HONOR

HONOR is a leading global provider of smart devices. It is dedicated to becoming a global iconic technology brand and creating a new intelligent world for everyone through its powerful products and services. With an unwavering focus on R&D, it is committed to developing technology that empowers people around the globe to go beyond, giving them the freedom to achieve and do more. Offering a range of high-quality smartphones, tablets, laptops and wearables to suit every budget, HONOR’s portfolio of innovative, premium and reliable products enable people to become a better version of themselves. For more information, please visit the HONOR official social media pages:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HonorPhilippines
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November 14, 2022
Mobile Photography Tips and Tricks from vivo Y22s’ Superb Camera Features

It is undeniable that almost everyone now carries a camera with them via their smartphone all the time. What’s more noteworthy is that these gadgets keep on improving with better specs and functionalities. Case in point: the vivo Y22s. It unapologetically flaunts supreme photography with its 50MP Super Night main camera, 2MP Macro camera, 8MP Front camera, and relevant features.

You’ve got the tool, but how about your skills? Are they at par with the ever-upgrading camera phone capabilities? If not, maybe this list can help. If you want to take more stunning snapshots with your mobile phone, here are a few tips and tricks to guide you.

1. Start with a clean lens

This may sound mundane and trivial, but most people don’t remember to do it. It is so easy to ignore the dust, dirt, and smudges that accumulate on your camera phone. So make it a habit to clean your lens before a shoot. You’ll be amazed how a quick wipe could produce crystal clear images.

2. Let there be natural light

Light is one of the most vital factors for any picture to look good, but it might be best to avoid using flash as it is still better shooting with natural light. It makes the images look great, pure, and clean. Photos taken during the golden hour look divine because of the hues and the soft, flattering effect.

And if you shoot in low-light conditions or at night, this is where vivo Y22S’ Super Night camera comes in handy. It utilizes a large sensor that gathers light like a professional camera, delivering industry-leading 50MP high-definition images every time. You can most certainly relive the most significant and remarkable moments captured in photos with full vivid details. Meanwhile, the 2MP Macro camera highlights tiny and exciting gems hidden from your naked eyes, with a focus that draws as close as 4cm.

On the flip side of the smartphone, the 8MP Front camera shows your vibrant self no matter how bright or dim your surroundings are. The Super Night Selfie uses noise reduction technology and a selfie softlight band to generate a gentle light giving you a fresh looking selfie photo even after a long day at work.

3. Keep the focus

Because of technological advancements, mobile phone cameras can now take a hint at what you want to photograph. They smartly recognize faces and other main subjects in clear scenes. However, in more complex or less-than-ideal situations, a simple tap on the screen, on the point where you want the camera to focus, can be done to avoid blurry shots and get a sharp result. Making smartphone photography easier and more professional looking, the vivo Y22s is also equipped with Bokeh camera feature to capture the subject’s depth. When mastered, this trick can bring more life to photos and deliver a realistic image as seen by the naked eyes.

4. Get creative with your composition

Follow the rule of thirds and try to steer clear of placing your subject right in the center. Imagine breaking an image down into thirds (both horizontally and vertically—basically 9 even squares). Place the subjects in the intersections or along the lines of your photo to create a more balanced and fascinating composition.

Also, symmetry often does wonders and makes pictures more interesting. Using a natural frame, like a window, a doorway, or an arch, around your subject is also aesthetically pleasing. And especially for panoramic shots, straighten the horizon by turning on your camera grid to display a set of lines across the screen.

5. Experiment and edit your images

Getting good pictures from your phone doesn’t start and end with your camera. You can also utilize photo-editing apps to tweak your shots as you please. Thankfully, the vivo Y22S features Multi-Style Portrait mode for both the rear and front cameras. This is specifically designed to include face beauty, bokeh, among many styles.

For the rear camera, you may choose among natural, vintage, northern lands, fashion, summer party, Japanese style, monochrome, silver salt, and wet settings. On the other hand, the front camera, fresh, texture, 1980s, rococo, gray, film, holiday, Kyoto cherry, and Tokyo style are available for you to use.

Take unlimited shots and pick the best later

Some of these guidelines are unbelievably basic, while some techniques may need more time for you to get used to. The key to making all this work perfectly is to practice. Take as many photos as you can. Study the results and take notes on how they can be improved. Fortunately, the vivo Y22s won’t let you down with the amount of files you can save as it boasts up to 16GB Dynamic RAM and 128GB memory that supports 1TB expansion. There’s no need to worry anymore about great pics going to waste.

Allow some time to practice these tricks and find yourself mastering smartphone photography in no time. The vivo Y22s got your back should you want to spend the day refining your photography skills, thanks to its 5000 mAh battery plus an 18W FastCharge support to quickly get back on track to learn more and find your style. Of course, it helps greatly to master what your own camera phone can do, too. After which, you’ll be delighted to see significant improvements in your pictures you never imagined possible.

Officially available nationwide, the vivo Y22s comes in two variants: vivo Y22s 8+128GB sells for only Php 12,999 while the vivo Y22s 4+128GB variant retails at Php 10,999. vivo fans can also avail for installment plans via Home Credit and credit card options. A purchase of the vivo Y22s 8+128GB variant comes with an exclusive limited edition bluetooth neckband earphones until supplies last.

Be the first to find out more about the vivo Y22s by following vivo’s official channels on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok.

November 11, 2022
mWell sets new standards in digital health apps with the Philippines’ first fully integrated platform

In an event dubbed as PH1 hosted by no less than beauty queen, TV personality and youth advocate Catriona Gray, mWell celebrated the many firsts in a little over a year of its pilot launch and announced other pioneering efforts that help redefine not only telemedicine but the entire healthcare landscape.

Beauty queen, TV personality and youth advocate Catriona Gray joined MPIC leaders (L-R) Jose Ma. K. Lim – Director of MPIC, Marisa V. Conde – Vice President for Technical Finance and Data Privacy Officer, Atty Ricardo M. Pilares III – Vice President – Legal, Corporate Governance Officer, Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary, MPIC, Stanley H. Yang – Executive Vice President, Group Corporate Development, First Pacific, Gary Dujali – Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer, mWell PH, Augusto P. Palisoc, Jr. – Vice Chairman & President, MPHTC,Michael Muin – Chief Technical Officer, mWell PH, Ms. Chaye Cabal – MPIC Chief Finance, Risk and Sustainability Officer, MPIC and Mr. Manny V. Pangilian – MPIC President, Chairman and CEO in celebrating mWell’s groundbreaking firsts in digital healthcare as the Philippines’ first fully integrated health app.

PH1 witnessed the full display of mWell app features that showcase its holistic approach to telemedicine—from doctor consultation, e-pharmacy, emergency services and home care— to fitness and nutrition programs. Beyond patient care, it has also designed a cutting edge Electronic Medical Records and clinic management system for partner-doctors.

MPIC President, Chairman and CEO, Manny V. Pangilinan says, “Metro Pacific Group’s mWell is the Philippines’ first fully integrated health app which brings together experts in technology, medicine, wellness, and healthcare in one sustainable living ecosystem. This high- performing platform gives access to quality healthcare and empowers our countrymen to be in control of their health as they rebuild their lives coming out of the pandemic. We shall continue to set the standards in digital healthcare as we build a healthier nation and be recognized as the flag carrier for innovative digital healthcare in the Philippines.”

mWell’s many firsts include:

·       First health app available globally to migrant workers/OFWs

·      First to offer the most affordable telemedicine with free accident insurance package via the Healthsavers Plan

·      First to launch the biggest nationwide digital medical mission with hundreds of volunteer doctors simultaneously providing free consultation all over the country through the National mWellness Day

·      First to offer a wellness score developed by data scientists–the mWellness Score which measures physical activity, steps, and sleep

·      First to provide a cutting-edge, full suite clinic management system designed by doctors for doctors—mWellMD

·      First to provide a portable mobile digital clinic to remote communities in the country—mWell OnTheGo

“We are celebrating so many firsts through sheer dedication, passion and purpose. We were able to come up with these firsts in terms of product features, innovations not only for patients but also for doctors. We believe that uplifting the lives of Filipinos is a prerequisite to national

progress. That’s why mWell helps uplift lives by providing access to better health, which after all is a basic right. It is both a digital health service and an advocacy because at the heart of mWell firsts is our mission to bring healthcare closer to more Filipinos as we make health and wellness available and accessible to anyone, anytime, anywhere,” says MPIC Chief Finance, Risk and Sustainability Officer Chaye Cabal-Revilla.

The culture of innovation continues for mWell—not just as a super app but as a fully integrated healthcare ecosystem that truly responds to the needs of Filipinos. Another first to be launched soon is the mWell Wellness Wearable. This is designed to democratize and empower more Filipinos by making wellness wearables more affordable especially in regional areas. Using the mWell Wellness Wearable, anyone can easily and more accurately track steps, physical activity, and sleep time through the mWellness Score on their watch. Soon they can even monitor temperature, oxygen level, heart rate and other vital signs that will make teleconsultation easier on the app. Another telemedicine innovation in the pipeline is the mWell kiosk to be used by local government units for their medical missions.

mWell is supported by top names in technology, wellness and healthcare including Microsoft, Highly Succeed, Telus, Maya, Bayad, Aktivo, Active8me, Smart, PLDT Home, PLDT Enterprise, PLDT SME, PLDT Global, PSG Global Solutions, The Solution, Department of Migrant Workers Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, Metro Pacific Health, Cardinal Santos Medical Center, Gabay Guro, Gabay Kalusugan, Department of Migrant Workers, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, PCCSC, MedExpress, Healthlink, Lifeline 16-911, PhilCare and Generali.

Download the mWell PH app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Follow mWell on Facebook and mwellph on Instagram for more updates

November 3, 2022
Alipay+ to offer special packages on GCash featuring Disney+ in the Philippines on November 17

Ahead of the official launch of Disney+ in the Philippines on November 17, Alipay+ together with its e-wallet partner GCash today announced that it will offer Disney+ as part of a special package to users of the Philippines’ No.1 e-wallet, GCash.

As part of an early bird deal from November 4 until November 16, GCash users in the Philippines with Alipay+ Rewards can sign up for the special package that includes Disney+ annual subscriptions, when they pay with their GCash e-wallet via Alipay+ Rewards on the GCash app.

Subscribers will be able to start streaming Disney+ from November 17, to watch exciting general entertainment content from iconic brands including Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, National Geographic and Star.

“We’re delighted that consumers in the Philippines will very soon be able to access our vast library of entertainment content on Disney+ and connect with their favorite characters and stories anytime they want,” said David Shin, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong, The Walt Disney Company. “Consumers will be able to stream exclusive originals, blockbuster films, series, documentaries, and incredible content from Disney’s iconic suite of brands and franchises.”

Disney+ is the exclusive streaming home of an ever-growing library of global, regional and Asian language content such as blockbuster films from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to award-winning Pixar animation, to Korean content featuring BTS and other top Asian stars, under the Star brand.

Star also offers renowned movies and shows such as Emmy-award winning Grey’s Anatomy, Only Murders in The Building, The Bear, The Simpsons and The Kardashians. In addition, Star delivers exclusive originals produced in collaboration with producers and directors in the Asia Pacific region.

“As a company committed to delivering more value and choice to our customers, we are thrilled to be bringing Disney+ to consumers to offer access to a great selection of global, regional and Asian language entertainment to consumers across the Philippines,” said Jing Yin, General Manager of Global Strategic Accounts of International Business Group at Ant Group. “With innovative payment and marketing solutions, Alipay+ serves as a cross-border economic connector enabling consumers to make payments on global platforms to enjoy more rewards including world-class entertainment experiences through their preferred digital wallets.”

“Through GCash and Alipay+, Disney fans can enjoy their favorite movies and shows in just a few taps. We recognize this significant opportunity in the entertainment and streaming space and have high hopes for Disney+ in the Philippines market,” said Winsley Bangit, Chief Customer Officer of Mynt – operator of GCash.

After the debut of Disney+ on November 17, consumers in the Philippines can continue to use their GCash e-wallets via Alipay+ to subscribe for the popular global streaming service.

November 2, 2022