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There are many things that make us feel at home - laughing and spending quality time with our favorite people, munching on our go-to comfort food along with a refreshing drink, or even listening to a song that brings back precious memories.

When we return to where we feel valued and accepted, when we’re reunited with the things and the people we love, when we look gratefully at our past experiences both good and bad, and when we remember the passions that inspire us, we come home.

These unique instances are our own moments of homecoming. When we recall a special moment, the memory comes with a tune that was playing in the background, a lyric that stood out, a beat that fit the mood, and sometimes even a Coke in hand.

With the perfect jam playing and a bottle of Coca-Cola, simple moments with our friends and family become more fun, more memorable and more uplifting.

Now, music and Coca-Cola come together once more to give young music lovers and Original Pinoy Music (OPM) artists a new home at Coke Studio Homecoming.

In line with the Company’s thrust to empower the youth, Coca-Cola tapped into young Filipinos’ love for music through Coke Studio PH in 2017. Coke Studio PH became a haven where the diversity of OPM was celebrated.

This year, Coca-Cola connects to Filipino teens once again as Coke Studio PH returns to make them feel at home with the familiar sounds of OPM, giving them an avenue to show their love and support for local music.

For its second season, Coke Studio PH also further establishes itself as a hub of Pinoy talent, as it introduces a stellar lineup of local and international Filipino artists across various genres.

While the previous season brought together veteran artists and budding musicians, Coke Studio Homecoming calls Filipino artists who have shared their talents to the world to return to their roots and bridges them with homegrown talents who have yet to stand on the international stage.

From this colorful mix of talented Filipino singers and bands, Coke Studio Homecoming will feature groundbreaking, new collaborations between artists, as well as unique renditions of their original songs.

Coke Ambassadors will also find their way back home this season, as Coke Studio Homecoming features familiar faces, including the brand’s most memorable endorsers and Coke Studio artists from the first season.

“We received such an overwhelming response during the first season of Coke Studio PH and this really inspired us to work harder this second season and explore ways to take it further. Last year, Coke Studio became a home for OPM and now we want to continue and strengthen that legacy, making sure that the younger generation and the new lineup of artists can feel that same sense of belonging,” said Stephan Czypionka, Coca-Cola Philippines Vice President for Marketing.

While uniting teens through music, Coca-Cola takes it a step further by enabling them to do their part for a greater cause. This year, Coca-Cola announced an industry-first goal to collect and recycle the equivalent of every bottle or can it sells globally by 2030—a goal in line with the Company’s vision of a World Without Waste. This is why during all Coke Studio events, Coca-Cola encourages teens to deposit their PET bottles in designated recycling bins. The Coke Studio TuneCycle, a stationary bicycle that also grinds PET bottles, will also be a staple in Coke Studio events. These ground PET bottles will later on be turned into eco-bricks.

Coca-Cola will reveal its exciting lineup of artists at the Coke Studio Homecoming Launch on September 1, 2018 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. There’s plenty more in store so stay tuned and let the sounds of OPM call you home! 09/03/2018 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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In the past few days, Vivo has been teasing its followers with visuals that give a nod to the cosmos. One of the clues emphasized the curved shape of the moon while another super-imposed the thumbprint to a spiral galaxy. Other posts show space rockets taking off, falling stars, nebulas, and galaxies.

The color of the cosmos can be in your hands with Vivo’s upcoming smartphone.

So far, Vivo has been consistent in featuring the beauty of the universe in its latest social media posts.

Today was no different. Vivo released another galactic content. The video showed stardust in blue and violet fusion, as if the two colors were mixed. It was released with the caption, “Experience an out of the world feat at the palm of your hands.”

Eagle-eyed tech fans would have not missed the new smartphone silhouette that the video showed—with a tiny curve on top.

Vivo has used various colors in its models for its previous releases. It introduced the Rose Gold and Champagne Gold in V5Plus, the Crown Gold in V5, the Matte Black in V7+ and V7, the Space Gray in Y53, and the Velvet Red in V9.

The global smartphone brand’s endorsers in the Philippines have been dropping hints about the next Vivo flagship. Blockbuster actor Daniel Padilla of “The Hows of Us”, for instance, posted a photo of himself with a gradient pink and blue background and the words “Go Beyond,” tagging Vivo Philippines’ account. Other Vivo endorsers also posted similar photos of the same background, while there were those who posted photos of colorful backgrounds and playful lighting. Some of the Vivo ladies, meanwhile, teased with their makeup with hints of ombre palette.

With these visuals, Vivo fans can only expect another colorful gem with the upcoming flagship. But will Vivo go beyond its usual offering this time? 09/03/2018 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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Users can look forward to a super series of non-stop deals over 11 consecutive super themed days, and massive giveaways worth over ₱15 million to be won.

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, kicks off its biggest annual regional shopping event, Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day. After last year’s successful 9.9 event which saw a three-fold uplift in orders and a five-time increase in traffic, Shopee is upping the ante this year with a 11-day mega shopping event from 30 August to 9 September. With over 500,000 sellers, around 800 brands and more than 60 partners onboard, users can expect up to 99% off from the largest collection of deals and massive giveaways worth over ₱15 Million.

“Shopee has grown tremendously in the past year. We now boast around 160 million users across the region, including over 16 million in the Philippines. At the same time, the number of sellers on Shopee has more than doubled to over 500,000 in less than a year, showing how we are quickly becoming the online shopping destination of choice for both shoppers and sellers in the region. To thank all our users for their continued support, we extended this year’s Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day to feature almost two weeks of non-stop promotions across all product categories. We have also continued to strengthen our ties with leading brands and partners to bring our users even more exclusive deals and promotions on Shopee,” said Terence Pang, Chief Operating Officer of Shopee.

Super savings on super themed days

Starting 30 August, users can participate in a 11-day shopping marathon, featuring different back-to-back themed days every 24 hours in the lead up to the peak of Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day on 9 September. Users can also look forward to free shipping with lowered minimum spend every day during this period. Key highlights include Super Flash Sale Day on August 30 featuring flash deals as low as ₱99 happening nine times over the course of the day; and Super Vouchers Day on 3 September with a total of over ₱900,000 worth of vouchers to be redeemed.

On 5 September, Shopee will also be teaming up with hundreds of leading brands including giants P&G, Maybelline, Samsung, Vivo, Colgate - Palmolive, Oppo, Asus, and more to launch the first-ever Super Brand Festival, comprising the largest collection of deals from major brands on Shopee Mall. Users will get first-hand access to thousands of products sold by their favourite brands across all product categories including Electronics, Mobile and Gadgets, and Health and Beauty.

Shopee Shake, the highly popular in-app game that has since clocked over 70 million plays by users across the region, is making a comeback, this time with a new group mode where users can invite others to play at the same time to earn bonus coins, and a supersized coins pool of over 9 million Shopee Coins up for grabs. On Super Shopee Shake Day and Super Shopping Day on 8 and 9 September respectively, users can play up to 18 times in 48 hours for a chance to win Shopee coins, vouchers and prizes.

Take part in the nationwide Shopee Dance competition to win super giveaways

In line with Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping day, Shopee will also be launching a nationwide Shopee Dance competition called Shopee Dance to Win with prizes including an Ace 50” TV and up to ₱100,000 in cash to be won. The dance is featured in Shopee’s second television commercial starring Shopee Philippines’ brand ambassador, Anne Curtis.

To qualify, users will need to post a video of themselves doing the Shopee Dance on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #ShopeeDancePH. The competition will run from 31 August till the end of Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day. Winners will be announced on Shopee’s social media pages on 9 September.

Join us for this year’s Shopee 9.9 Shopping Super Day

This year’s Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day is co-presented by more than 60 partners, including Grab, Cebu Pacific, BPI, SM Advantage, ABS-CBN Publishing, and ABS-CBN Store. Joining Shopee in its biggest sale of the year, Grab will be giving ₱9,000 worth of Grab rides each to 99 Shopee users; while Cebu Pacific will be giving round trip tickets to Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Kota Kinabalu, Bali and Siem Reap. In addition, the campaign is also supported by its official partners Black Arrow Express, Freenet, Citibank, Maybank, PNB and Robinsons Bank.

“We have packed Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day with a comprehensive suite of deals and promotions tailored to our users’ varying needs and preferences. With the strong support of our sellers, brands and partners, we are confident that shoppers will enjoy an unmatched online shopping experience at our largest annual regional shopping event,” Pang concluded.

Shop the biggest sale of the year, Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day. Visit https://shopee.ph/99 from August 30 to September 9.

For more information on Shopee Dance competition, check out Shopee’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ShopeePH/

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Vivo is constantly pushing the boundaries in smartphone advancements by merging functionality and modernity for its consumers’ convenience. One prime example of Vivo’s pledge to innovation is its emphasis on having expansive storage for its upcoming smartphones, which has become an essential tool for everyday responsibilities, wants, and needs.

Most smartphones nowadays no longer give importance to phone storage capacity. But this feature is, in fact, vital to keep travel photos, family videos, apps, songs, and games in a single device. With ample storage capacity, smartphone savvy users no longer have to stop everything just to delete a memorable photo or a favorite song to make space for new memories and adventures. Thus, a smartphone’s storage capacity has become an important feature that the always on-the-go millennials, selfie lovers, and gamers scrutinize when they are buying a new unit.

With these consumer habits in mind, Vivo is set to launch a more substantial and expansive storage to meet the growing demands of its users.

Continuous improvements have been introduced to further develop Vivo’s products such as the V7+ and the V9 with 64 GB ROM (supports microSD Card up to 256GB).

Vivo’s latest flagship smartphone in the Philippines, the X21, has superb storage capacity with 128 GB, which is expandable to 256 GB. Meanwhile, the Vivo NEX has 128 GB, proving that Vivo is pushing to offer more to its consumers.

Always evolving and keeping its fans on their toes, everyone’s excited for what else is more to come for Vivo. 09/07/2018 (The Lifestyle Portal)

About Vivo

A global smartphone brand focused on introducing perfect sound quality and ultimate photography with cutting-edge technology, Vivo develops innovative and stylish products for young people. We now have over two hundred million users and are one of the preferred brands of young people around the world. As an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™, Vivo believes in the importance of encouraging young people to embrace self-expression and an energetic lifestyle. In the Philippines, Vivo is the top 3 smartphone brand in terms of market share with 1.5 million users nationwide.

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at vivoglobal.ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/vivophil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivo_philippines/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts.

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Mark the date - September 23, 2018, register, train for a full marathon, and complete the trilogy!

The third and final leg of the Runrio Trilogy 2018 dubbed as the Philippine Marathon is scheduled on the last Sunday of September at the SM Mall of Asia running grounds. As expected, thousand of runners are anticipated to take part in this prestige race.

Well, if you haven't register yet, do it now before the racekits run out of stocks! Below are the registration details:

Meanwhile, the designs of thew race shirt, medals, and finisher shirts are as follow:

Finishers of all categories are also entitled for a sling bag and loots from the participating sponsors.

So are you ready to conquer and beat a new Personal Record?! Then let's go and race! See you on the event day! 09/15/2018 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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On its 30th anniversary, LG donates air conditioners, washers, TVs and a refrigerator to benefit Marawi soldier casualties and other injured soldiers at the Victoriano Luna Medical Center.

In the spirit of National Heroes Day, LG Electronics reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to providing assistance to the community with a donation-in-kind to the Victoriano Luna Medical Center (VLMC), a government hospital that provides sanctuary and support to injured soldiers, including those who suffered casualties in the Marawi siege.

In a simple ceremony held on August 29 at the AFP Health Service Command, Mr. Inkwun Heo, Managing Director of LG Philippines, handed over ten (10) 1.5 HP Dual Cool Inverter Split Type Air Purifying Deluxe Airconditioners, two (2) 13kg Inverter Top Load Washing Machines, one (1) 24 cu ft Side by Side Refrigerator and ten (10) 43" Smart TVs to Col. Jeffrey Jake Gallenero, Philippine Army MNSA, Chief of Staff, AFP Health Service Command (AFPHSC). Also present were the chiefs of each operating unit and staff of the AFP Health Service Command.

The project was initiated to ease the recovery of the valiant soldiers at the Orthopedic Heroes Ward who sustained injuries in Marawi and other military efforts. Each airconditioner features an independently working Air Purification mode, assuring that the air the patients breathe is clean even when the unit is switched off, and never stale. LG airconditioners also operate at low sound levels to provide better rest and uninterrupted sleep for these wounded soldiers. Along with the Smart TVs, these airconditioning units will bring comfort to patients and their families at the wards, Officers’ Room, and Isolation and Post-recovery rooms.

Aside from the patients at the Orthopedic Heroes Ward, the hospital staff will also benefit from LG’s donation of washing machines and a refrigerator, which will be placed at the ward comfort rooms and ward pantry, respectively. The Side by Side Refrigerator has multiple cooling air vents that distribute and circulate cool air to every corner of the refrigerator, ensuring that the staff’s and patients’ food are properly cooled and remain fresh, while the 13kg Inverter Top Load Washing Machines have a Turbo Drum feature that enables the most powerful wash and the removal of the toughest hospital stains.

The airconditioners, washing machines and refrigerator are all equipped with the latest inverter technology, ensuring that the medical center enjoys bigger energy savings but with more efficient appliances.

“LG, through its products, is committed to making an everyday difference in the lives of individuals,” says Mr. Heo. “On its 30th anniversary, LG Philippines is honored to support the injured soldiers of Marawi and the Victoriano Luna Medical Center, and we hope that our small gesture will go far in helping these soldiers on their road to recovery.”

BGen Augustus H De Villa, Acting Commander AFP Health Service Command (AFPHSC) expressed his fervent gratitude to LG Electronics. “I, together with the staff of the AFP Health Service Command, would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to LG Philippines. This deed of donation signing is a concrete realization that our soldiers’ efforts are greatly recognized by the people they are serving. May you continue supporting our troops as they protect and secure the sovereignty of our nation.”

Earlier this year, LG donated health kits, comprised of roughly 30,000 personal care products, and 200 computer monitors to 46 public schools in Marawi. These initiatives are part of the company’s goals of promoting products and services that serve the local community. Through its CSR projects, LG will continue to serve the Filipino people by developing—and sharing—technology that cares.

LG Philippines managing director Mr. Inkwun Heo offers praise and appreciation to Corporal Roy Aquino PA who suffered injuries in the Marawi siege. Looking on is LTC Domingo A Chua Jr (MC) PA, Head Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology at the V Luna Medical Center. 09/17/2018 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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Filipino tech enthusiasts nationwide can now enjoy a futuristic and functional beauty at the palm of their hands with the launch of the Vivo V11 retailed at Php19,999.

At this price point, the all-new Vivo V11 features an In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology—a first for the smartphone’s popular V series—on its Super AMOLED Halo FullView™ Display housed in a curved 3D body. With the V11, Vivo continues to prove that high-tech smartphones need not be unreachable in terms of pricing. This is true to Vivo’s desire to make high quality smartphones that most discerning would approve available to all.

The latest Vivo smartphone is available in two stylish colors of Starry Night and Nebula that show the beauty of the cosmos. The Vivo V11, moreover, already has an impressive 12MP + 5MP dual rear camera and a 25MP front camera. But these hardware specs are further enhanced with the Vivo V11’s AI photography that introduces AI Backlight HDR, AI Low Light Mode, AI Face Shaping technology, and AI Portrait. The Vivo V11 also strengthened its AI capabilities with AI assistant Jovi. Supporting these incredible AI features, V11 is powered by the Snapdragon 660AIE processor with 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM, ensuring ultra-smooth performance.

With these high-tech specs, Vivo V11 is surely the leading smartphone at its price point.

The Vivo V11 is now available for pre-order on ground and online beginning September 11 until 20. When pre-ordered at a participating Vivo concept store or a multi-brand store, every Vivo user will get a gift set that includes bluetooth speaker, bluetooth ear piece, and selfie stick plus additional six months warranty. For online pre-orders, each will get a 10,000 mAh Game Powerbank; a gift set of bluetooth speaker, bluetooth ear piece, and selfie stick; and additional six months warranty for Lazada, Shopee, Argomall, and Akulaku shops.

The Vivo V11 will be available for all starting September 21,2018.

Meanwhile, specs as follow:

Basics
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 AIE
RAM	6GB RAM
Storage	64GB ROM
Battery	3400mAh withDual-Engine Fast Charging
Operating System	Funtouch OS 4.5 (based on Android 8.1)
Body
Dimensions	157.91mm x 75.08mm x 7.9mm
Weight	156g
Display
Screen	6.41” FHD+
Type	Super AMOLED
Touch Screen	Capacitive multi-touch
Biometric recognition
In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology, Face Access
Camera
Camera	Front: 25MP (F2.0) Rear: 12MP (F1.8) (24 million photosensitive units) + 5MP (F2.4)
Photography Modes	Ultra HD, PPT, Professional, Slow, Time-Lapse Photography, Camera Filter, Live, Bokeh,AI Backlight HDR, AI Low Light Mode, Funmoji, AI Face Beauty, Panorama, Palm capture, Gender detection, Retina Flash, AR Stickers, AI Face Shaping, Time Watermark, AI Selfie Lighting, AI Scene Recognition, Google Lens, AI Portrait Framing,
Pre-Installed Apps
Google Services	Play Store, Google, Chrome, Gmail, Map, YouTube, Drive, Play Music, Play Movie & TV, Duo, Photos (all countries)
Connectivity
USB (USB2.0), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (Bluetooth 5.0), GPS, OTG
Sensors
Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-compass
Items in the box
V11, Earphone, Documentation, USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, SIM Ejector, Protective Case, Protective Film (applied)

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Global smartphone brand Vivo has taken its guests to the worlds beyond at the launch of the much-awaited V11 at the Shangri-La at The Fort.

Guests led by the brand’s pool of local endorsers arrive in their metallic and ethereal looks, taking cues from Vivo V11’s colors—Starry Night and Nebula—that highlight the show-stopping vivacity of the cosmos. Vivo goes beyond the usual hues of smartphones as it takes a big step to lead the world to the future.

The Vivo V11 also comes with a fresh look with its 6.41-inch Super AMOLED Halo FullView™ Display that provides a 19.5:9 aspect ratio with a 91.27% screen-to-body ratio. It also has an ultra-thin 1.76mm side bezels, paired with the 3D curved body design blends the edges of the phone into the display.

But the Vivo V11 is not only perfection on the outside. It is also packed with features that prove its worth. The Vivo V11 is the first V series smartphone with the In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology.

To further enjoy the Vivo V11, users will have a 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM that ensure ultra-smooth performance. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 660AIE processor to support its incredible AI capabilities.

The Vivo V11 already has an impressive 12MP + 5MP dual rear camera and a 25MP front camera. But these hardware specs are further enhanced with the Vivo V11’s AI photography. Vivo’s newest flagship smartphone has AI Backlight HDR and AI Low Light Mode using AI algorithms to capture multiple frames for greater detail in any kinds of lighting scenarios. It also has AI Scene Recognition that identifies different objects, elements and scenes, and applies specially customized enhancements to ensure photos stand out.

The new flagship smartphone introduces all-new AI Face Shaping technology, with an AI face-modelling algorithm that adds individual treatments to facial features for creating beautiful yet natural selfies. Even more, the Vivo V11 also has AI Portrait Framing that guides users on how to take the perfectly framed portrait shots.

The V11 also enhances every user’s mobile experience with Vivo’s AI assistant Jovi. This feature enables Jovi Smart Scene that can check the weather and provide real-time information, Google Lens that can allow users to search for what they see, and Google Assistant for map navigation, online shopping, and more. Vivo’s Jovi AI Engine also help allocate CPU and memory resources efficiently to handle multiple complex operations, working together with the latest Funtouch OS 4.5 (based on Android 8.1).

The Vivo V11 with In-display Fingerprint Scanning Technology in Starry Night and Nebula as well as the Vivo V11i will be available in the Philippines for pre-order on September 11, 2018 for Php19,999 and Php15,999 respectively. The Vivo V11 and the Vivo V11i will be available at all participating Vivo concept stores and multi-brand stores as well as Lazada, Shopee, Argomall, and Akulaku online shops. 09/21/2018 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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From September 19 to 25, score attractive deals from leading fashion brands like Bench, Silverworks, Banana Peel, and many more...

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, teams up with leading fashion brands including Bench, Silverworks, CLN, Watch Republic, Banana Peel, Avel Designs, and Unisilver to kick off Shopee Fashion Week. From 19 to 25 September, users can indulge themselves with up to 95% off men’s and women’s fashion categories including apparel, shoes, and accessories.

To cater to the diverse fashion tastes of all Filipino shoppers, Shopee Fashion Week will contain six themed collections namely Fresh Finds, Sneakerfest, Aegyo! Korean Fashion, Denim + Leather, Holiday Glam, and Accessorize. Featuring unbelievable deals starting from ₱1.00, shoppers can save even more when purchasing their fashion essentials on Shopee. Shoppers can also look forward to the Everything Must Go flash sale on September 25, where the most in-demand fashion items will be available at unbeatable prices.

Shopee Fashion Week will also mark the official launch of Bench, the top fashion brand in the Philippines, on Shopee Mall. To celebrate the opening, Bench will be offering 20% off storewide for fashion hunters to fill their wardrobes. Bench Apparel and Bench Body will also offer exclusive bundles for as low as ₱259.00 on a limited time only, so fans of the brand can usher in the festive year-end shopping period with Bench on Shopee. Lastly, the first 100 Bench shoppers will win a free cosmetics set and limited-edition postcards signed by celebrities Max Collins and Marco Gumabao.

Jane Lim, Director of Shopee Philippines, said, “Shopee is dedicated to bringing a customised shopping experience that caters to the unique tastes of our users. With dozens of the most beloved local fashion brands on board, Shopee Fashion Week aims to give users first-hand access to exclusive deals on a wide variety of clothes, shoes, and other fashion accessories. Together with themed collections and various other attractive promotions, we are confident shoppers can save even more on their favourite fashion products at Shopee Fashion Week.”

For more information about Shopee’s Fashion Week, visit: https://shopee.ph/m/fashion-week

For more information about Shopee, visit https://shopee.ph. Download the Shopee app for free on App Store or Google Play Store. 09/26/2018 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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Once-in-a-life time experiences like finding your true love; and exciting moments such as meeting your celebrity idols or visiting your dream travel destination; these special events make for unforgettable memories or ‘Cloud 9 moments’.

For Jack ‘n Jill Cloud 9, these winning moments are worth celebrating. The well-loved chocolate brand continues to encourage everyone to stay optimistic and revel on life’s winning experiences with its ‘Cloud 9 moments’ campaign. On its third year, Jack ‘n Jill Cloud 9 invites everyone to share their personal milestones with the “What’s Your Cloud 9 Moment?” online promo.

Just like the award-winning dance group which Cloud 9 featured on its online video, you can celebrate life’s winning moments with the all-time feel-good chocolate, Jack ‘n Jill Cloud 9.

Inspire others with your ‘Cloud 9 moment’ and you may win an iPhone X, Go Pro Hero, and other amazing prizes. To join the promo, simply upload a photo or video of your ‘Cloud 9 moment’ on your Facebook account. Include a caption that tells the story behind it, post it with the hashtag #Cloud9Moment, and tag Jack ‘n Jill’s Cloud 9’s Facebook page (@Cloud9Chocolate).

Celebrate every winning moment with the rich milk chocolate goodness of Cloud 9 Classic or enjoy the creamy white chocolate taste of Cloud 9 White. Savor your sweet success with the mouthwatering double chocolate treat of Cloud 9 Choco Fudge or bite into a bar of nutty goodness of Cloud 9 Overload.

Find out more about Jack ‘n Jill Cloud 9’s campaign and promo by visiting its Facebook page (@Cloud9Chocolate). Join the “What’s Your Cloud 9 Moment?” promo and start sharing your #Cloud9Moment. 09/27/2018 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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Mobile phone screen size matters more than we usually acknowledge. As time goes by, international smartphone producers have kept up and have developed advancements to make smartphones more cost-effective, yet functional at the same time.

The fad nowadays is constantly adapting to the users’ needs as easy access to everything through their portable smartphone, a useful version of their personal computer, is now a part of daily life. A mobile phone is no longer considered as just a mobile phone as we’re now quickly moving to the age of “AI Technology”, where everything is just a click away. With the V11, Vivo’s latest revolutionary breakthrough, smoother and more effortless access to emails, mobile banking, and bill payments can be easily accomplished anywhere at any time. The V11’s Halo FullView™ Display, its key design feature, al lows a continuous immersive experience for the user to keep up with modern times.

Having a bigger screen on your mobile phone has several advantages. Here are seven prime examples as to why the V11’s Super AMOLED Halo FullView™ Display is what everyone should need:

1. Visual Amusement – The Vivo V11 smartphones don’t only have big screens, but they also come with modern specifications and high pixel density. With 6.41-inch Super AMOLED Halo FullView™ Display and stunning clarity, it can deliver an instant visual joy. The massive display can fit more space for app icons and house widgets, and are suitable for the user to appreciate high-definition and live wallpapers.

2. Taking Photos – The immense screen is advantageous and comfortable for browsing the pictures that one has taken. Taking pictures using a tiny screen won’t allow you to manage all the controls right away. It can get confusing to use a tiny panel. A bigger screen can also enable more access and clearness for the functions on the screen. The Vivo V11’s incredibly slim bezels measuring at just 1.76mm on the sides and 3.8mm at the bottom permit the user to shoot photos like a professional photographer.

3. Watching Films – Any cinephile who loves watching movies on their smartphone will require a big screen to view better details such as clarity and colors. With a bigger screen and the Halo Fullview™ Display paired with the 3D curved body design that blends the edges of the phone into the display, it is now possible to have an uninterrupted viewing experience on a super-compact body of a Vivo V11.

4. Superior Gaming Experience – Big screen displays certainly make the excellent game graphics stand out more and also do justice to the magnitude of the game. The large game files also need huge storage space and processing speed. The 6GB RAM of the Vivo V11 delivers ultra-smooth performance, handling multiple large apps without breaking a sweat. The 128GB of storage saves users from the stress of running low on space. The all-new Auto Gaming Mode can also keep games running in the background - -turning the screen black while users attend to other things --so they never lose their progress.

5. Video Chatting Experience – Filipinos are all over the world, and we all know someone or have relatives abroad. Video chatting is the fastest and easiest way to keep in touch with our loved ones. Big screens will be your number one choice for higher quality views and screen experience. The main purpose of video chats is to make one feel that you’re actually there, as if the distance isn’t that far. With the V11’s practical 19.5:9 aspect ratio, exceptionally vibrant colors are within reach.

6. Browsing the Web – Having a big phone screen is vital when browsing or researching on the Internet, as more screen space and huge fonts to read the text are necessary for efficiency. You can even add two tabs at the same time on one screen through dividing the screen into two parts. Checking social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter on your smartphone are now considered normal, as it is like using your own personal computer at any given place and time. Reading updates, seeing posts by friends, and posting an update on social media on a larger screen is always a better user mobile experience. Vivo has vowed to design bigger screens without compromising on functionality.

7. Typing Quicker – If you love to write or chat with friends via several messaging apps, then a big mobile screen is essential, as it will definitely help you to get more speed and prevent mistakes, which are common in using smaller screens. Using the virtual keyboard is also trouble-free in huge screens, as compared to the small screens. The practical combination of big displays and storage space make it simple to access the data from any device even while on the road. Users can easily draft or edit files from their smartphone and save them to their storage space effortlessly.

With consumers’ needs in mind, Vivo introduced the V11 featuring a sleek and futuristic design development: 6.41-inch vibrant Super AMOLED Halo FullView™ Display with a massive 91.27% screen-to-body ratio. The ultra-thin 1.76mm side bezels, paired with the 3D curved body design with Starry Night and Nebula fusion colors, blend the edges of the phone into the display, creating an immersive and uninterrupted viewing experience that fits perfectly in your hand with maximum grip, luxury, and comfort.

Vivo has always been an industry-leader in always crafting groundbreaking smartphones that will suit the modern Filipinos’ needs. With all these tech advantages, the V11’s Super AMOLED Halo FullView™ Display is a convenience to the consumers who desire a combination of both comfort and functionality. 09/29/2018 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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Nothing beats the soothing and gentle care that nature-based products bring, along with the benefits they provide to the body. For centuries, coconut oil has been the beauty and skin secret— a true jewel of nature—used by Asians with its proven benefits and nourishing qualities. And now, the West has also discovered the outstanding benefits it brings—as restorative, healing, and anti-inflammatory oil.

Also, it has many uses too: as a hair conditioner, a face cleanser, a body scrub, a detox bath and an over-all moisturizer that can penetrate the skin better than synthetic products can!

At the Glow Spa of Club Paradise Palawan, an oasis of serenity in a tropical island, you can enjoy natural pampering while protecting the environment as only 100 percent natural coconut oil is used in its rejuvenating treatment selections, instead of synthetic scented oils that can harm the environment or even irritate the skin. You can choose from among different infusions - lemongrass, turmeric, ginger, or local herbs for an even more potent, invigorating and luxuriating experience.

Pure oil is extracted from the coconut by carefully cooking it for at least three hours. The coconut is sourced from women of Barangay Cheey in Coron, Palawan, who rely on coconut for their livelihood and additional income. The arrangement also helps their community.

Other spa treatments also use organic ingredients like yogurt, carrots, cucumber, papaya, oatmeal, fresh milk and honey. Some of the produce is grown at Club Paradise’s own Taranuman Farm and are completely pesticide and chemical-free!

Among the treatments available are Body Massage, Body Scrub and Natural Body Scrub, Natural Scrub, Luxurious Indulgence or Tropical Hot Pack with Holistic Massage.

So relax and savor the pampering you deserve at the Glow Spa while doing your share in protecting the environment and helping the local community.

For more information, visit https://www.clubparadisepalawan.com/recreation/coron-spa/. 10/11/2018 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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More than 200 travel agents and tour operators visited the Philippines to attend one of the biggest and most significant travel trade events in the country – the Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX) 2018. Organized by the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), the marketing arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), PHITEX 2018 served as a venue for the world’s top travel and tour buyers to meet over 220 local sellers and discuss how best to promote the Philippines as a premier travel destination in Asia.

Held at the Marriott Grand Ballroom, PHITEX 2018 is now in its 17th year and aims to contribute more to economic growth and provide more job opportunities for thousands of Filipinos nationwide.

Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said, “The tourism sector continues to be a key economic driver in the country. It has contributed 12.2% in the country’s GDP in 2017. This has exceeded our target of 10% in 2022 in the national development plan. At the same time, tourism has provided business employment for 5.3 million Filipinos.”

“Last year, PHITEX saw an increase in the number of buyers and first time sellers with business generation computed at Php 2.3 billion, a big leap from 2016 record of Php 1.7 billion,” said TPB Officer-in-Charge Arnold Gonzales.

PHITEX 2018 is slated on the theme, “Tourism is our business: Guarding our Environment, Reliving our Culture.” It kicked off with a pre-tour in Bataan, Laguna, Tagaytay, and Batangas, which featured unique and interesting Philippine culture and heritage.

Highlighting the event was the Travel Exchange (TRAVEX), an exclusive business-to-business appointment between Philippine sellers and international buyers. The foreign travel agents were introduced to the country’s best marketing trends and practices and were able to experience first-hand hand the diversity of the country’s best tourism products and services that they can promote in their home countries. On the other hand, sellers were able to offer globally competitive tour packages to the international market and learn other countries’ trade strategies to apply to their own practices.

More than 30 countries participated in this year’s event. Key buyers include Korea, China, Japan, USA, Canada, and Australia, with new participants from New Zealand. There were also participants from Germany, United Kingdom, Middle East, Russia, Singapore, and Canada, to name a few.

Aside from the pre-tour and the two-day TRAVEX, buyers were also treated to a five-day post tour to main attractions and destinations in the country namely Bicol, Davao, Palawan (Puerto Princesa-El Nido and Coron), Dumaguete-Siquijor-Sumilon and Ilocos. This allowed the buyers to experience first-hand the beauty and warmth of the Philippines.

Seminars on sustainable tourism and culture and tourism were also held for the local sellers. These were conducted by former Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) secretary and known Filipino environmentalist and philanthropist Gina Lopez and Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) president Arsenio “Nick” Lizaso.

Since its foundation in 2001, PHITEX has been continuously putting the Philippines at the forefront of the global tourism market. It has helped promote the country not only as a premier destination for travel but also for trade, lifestyle, entertainment and business opportunities.

For more information, visit www.phitex.ph. 10/24/2018 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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In today’s competitive landscape, HP helps micro- and small-scale entrepreneurs take advantage of opportunities by helping increase their resources, scale up operations, or expand their business.

From now until October 31, 2018, every single sales invoice/receipt purchase of a minimum of three HP Ink Tank 315 All-in-One (AIO) printers or HP Ink Tank Wireless 415 AIO printers gives buyers a P500 discount per unit.

Entrepreneurs can print virtually anywhere and enjoy high volume printing with the HP Ink Tank AIO printers as they can easily print up to 8,000 pages of sharp colored images and photos using a tri-color bottle set or 6,000 pages of dark and crisp text with an HP black ink bottle.

Print virtually anywhere up to 8,000 pages of sharp colored images or 6,000 pages of dark and crisp text with HP Ink Tank All-in-One printers.

The HP Ink Tank 315 AIO printer can even help multi-tasking-oriented business owners as it can take on scan or copy jobs even while printing. On-the-go entrepreneurs can also remotely print from any device by connecting their smart phone or tablet to the HP Ink Tank Wireless 415 AIO printer using the HP Smart app or HP ePrint.

So, what are you waiting for? Take advantage of business opportunities by getting a minimum of three HP Ink Tank 315 AIO printers or the HP Ink Tank Wireless 415 AIO printers at discounted prices. Get these AIO printers at any authorized HP resellers nationwide. Per DTI-FTEB permit number 14335 series of 2018. Visit www.8hp.com or see posters and print ads for more details. 10/30/2018 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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From October 26, shop the Shopee 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale featuring up to 99% off all categories, daily free shipping specials, and over 11 million Shopee Coins to be won from Shopee Shake

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, announces Jose Mari Chan as its new Christmas Ambassador in line with the return of the biggest Christmas sale of the year, Shopee 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale. Affectionately known as the Father of Philippine Christmas music, the singer-songwriter made his debut as the official Shopee 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale campaign ambassador at the kickoff event held at Glorietta 2 on October 25, where he made a special appearance and performed Christmas carols to hundreds of mall patrons. As the face of Shopee 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, Jose Mari Chan also stars in Shopee’s latest Christmas television commercial that will screen nationwide starting October 26.

Terence Pang, Chief Operating Officer at Shopee, said, “Christmas is the most celebrated holiday in the Philippines, and Filipino shoppers are known to start their holiday shopping earlier. In line with this, we are once again bringing back Shopee 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, this time with an even bigger lineup of promotions. We are also honored to have Jose Mari Chan, a household name in the Philippines, join us as our first official Christmas ambassador. Jose Mari Chan embodies the Christmas spirit, and his positive and cheery personality reflects Shopee’s commitment to bringing more joy to shoppers this year-end season.”

“Christmas is a time for us to come together and celebrate. I am thrilled to be joining the Shopee family to spread cheer to all Filipinos this festive season, and to be part of Shopee’s first ever Christmas television commercial. I welcome everyone to join Shopee and I in kickstarting the Christmas season with Shopee 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, and look forward to collaborating with Shopee to deliver a series of surprises this Christmas,” said Jose Mari Chan.

In line with the appointment of Jose Mari Chan as Shopee’s Christmas Ambassador is the launch of the Jose Mari Chan Road to Christmas campaign, which will take place from October 26 to December 12. With this, Jose Mari Chan fans can look forward to a series of exciting Shopee activations with him in the weeks ahead, including once-in-a-lifetime experiences such as the opportunity to sing a duet with him, receive a special dedicated song from him, or to meet and spend time with him on his Shopee Wish Bus tour.

The debut of Jose Mari Chan as Shopee’s Christmas ambassador marks the official start of Shopee 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale. The first wave of promotions will start from October 26 in the lead up to the 11.11 Big Christmas Sale happening on 11 November. Users can look forward to discounts of up to 99% off all categories, daily free shipping promotions, and an upsized coins pool of over 11 million Shopee Coins to be won from Shopee Shake.

16 themed days leading up to the big sale

Shopee 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale will see an expanded lineup of themed days, which were a hit among users during the recent Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day. This time, users can look forward to 16 back-to-back themed days leading up to 11 November, with not to be missed days including:

● 11.11 Flash Sale Day happening on October 26 and November 6 featuring 9 windows of upsized flash deals, and a bonus Free Shipping with no minimum spend for flash deals

● 11.11 Vouchers Day happening on October 29, where a wide variety of sitewide and category vouchers will be given away

● 11.11 Free Shipping Day happening on November 1 where users can enjoy free shipping for a lower minimum spend of only ₱299

11 Million Shopee Coins up for grabs for Shopee Shake

Shopee is bringing back its iconic in-app game, Shopee Shake, this time with an upsized pool of over 11 million Shopee Coins up for grabs. As a special treat this Christmas season, users will also stand a chance to win surprise Shopee Shake prizes, including roundtrip tickets to Australia, Malaysia, and Japan sponsored by Cebu Pacific. Shopee Shake will be happening twice daily, and nine times on 11.11 Shopee Shake Day on November 3 and 11.11 Big Christmas Sale on November 11.

Exclusive perks for Shopee users

On top of thousands of deals from leading local and international brands including Maybelline, P&G, Mossimo, Unilever, Wyeth, Platinum Karaoke, ASUS, and Unisilver Time, and many more; shoppers can also look forward to additional perks presented in collaboration with Shopee’s exclusive 11.11 partners, including:

● SMART customers who subscribe for or renew their SMART plan from October 26 to November 3 will receive Shopee vouchers worth up to ₱300, which can be used for purchases made until the 11.11 Big Christmas Sale on November 11.

● Viber users who download the special Shopee Christmas Stickers from October 25 to November 11 will receive Shopee discount vouchers.

“With tons of unbeatable promotions and exciting features launched in response to users’ feedback and demands, Shopee 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale is a showcase of Shopee’s continued commitment to delivering the best online shopping experience to consumers in the region, especially during this festive holiday season. We invite everyone to shop together on Shopee 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale,” closed Pang.

For more information on the Shopee 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, visit https://shopee.ph/11-11

For more information on the upcoming activations with Jose Mari Chan, visit https://shopee.ph/m/jmc-road-to-christmas

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FWD Life Philippines, one of the country’s fastest-growing life insurers, has introduced a series of new protection plans that can be tailored to meet individual customer needs.

“FWD’s Set for Tomorrow will provide protection for the people we love and care about. The coverage amount and period can be customized to any personal situation and budget. Our aim is to make real and substantial protection accessible to everyone,” said FWD Life Philippines President and Chief Executive Officer Peter Grimes.

The Praxis board gamifies real-life scenarios-- every turn allows players to test their financial decision-making skills and with a little bit of luck, and Set for Tomorrow plans thrown in the mix, the ebb and flow of Praxis cash decides the fate of their retirement and stability!

FWD Insurance HR Manager for People and Culture Ana Katrina Guarin (background, peach blazer) gives players the overview of game mechanics as Praxis Game Master

Dubbed Set for Tomorrow, the insurance product has three variants that address the different needs to take care of those left behind should the unexpected happen—Short Term Cover, Income Protector, and Estate Protector.

“Set for Tomorrow caters to Filipinos from 18 to 70 years of age, from young urban professionals to retirees,” Peter added. “With very basic social security, many professionals have an enormous protection gap.”

Taking responsibility to protect those you love

In today’s uncertain world, FWD’s latest insurance product is there to protect the ones you love.

Three common reasons that lead to financial problems for those left behind include:

People have loans and accountabilities that are transferred to their family if they are no longer around.

Raising a family requires time and money. Also, if the breadwinner falls away, the family will still need money to continue living a life with dignity.

People who build up wealth worry about what they leave behind and especially how to best avoid a family crisis in settling estate taxes and dividing assets. As part of any estate planning solution, long-term insurance coverage is essential to evenly share the assets and ensure those left behind feel equally treated.

Bloggers and media all smiles as they play their cards right for the goal of a secure retirement.

Change cycle: As in real life, players experienced financial upheavals like economic recession, or even caught windfalls like booming business!

Solutions that provide guaranteed protection and give you peace of mind

FWD’s Set for Tomorrow has three variants that meet the needs of the modern Filipino. Short Term Cover is an affordable term life plan that provides guaranteed life insurance coverage for five or 10 years.

Income Protector ensures that your family can continue their life even if you are no longer around. Lastly, Estate Protector is a whole-life plan that provides guaranteed life insurance coverage until 120 years of age.

From left: Lou Ventigan of LemonGreentTea.ph, Enzo Luna of JuanManilaExpress, and Jonel Uy of BloggerManila.com, are the high rollers, top 3 finishers with the most accumulated Praxis cash and receive FWD jackets from Head of Marketing Roche Vandenberghe (rightmost)

FWD wants to guide people in fitting the right variant, protection amount, coverage period, and payment terms to the customer’s preferences and abilities. With this in mind, FWD launched online calculator “Cali”. By answering just a few questions, Cali allows you to determine the best solution for you and your budget. To find out the Set for Tomorrow plan that’s perfect for your budget and insurance needs, simply visit cali.ph/SetForTomorrow.

FWD’s Set for Tomorrow plans are now available through FWD Life’s Financial Wealth Planners. Interested customers may call the 24/7 FWD Customer Connect Hotline at (02) 888-8388 or chat with a Customer Connect Executive via FWD’s 24/7 Live Chat (www.fwd.com.ph) to set an appointment. The plans will also soon be available at all branches of Security Bank, FWD’s bancassurance partner. 10/31/2018 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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Bacolod boy and celebrity chef JP Anglo has been a surfer for six years now. More than a way of keeping fit, he says, it was in the waves that he finds balance and inspiration.

Surfing enthusiasts say the sport is the art of gliding over the waves using the body as a planning surface. Likewise, it is a sport of riding waves in an upright or prone position, where the surfer’s goal is to glide across the surface of the water using a surfboard until the wave breaks and loses energy.

It was Cris Par, a local surfing instructor from La Union, who taught Chef JP how to surf. As he gets deeper into the sport, he also works out to prepare his body for the next best surfing experience.

“I try to be fit, because of surfing. Everything in my workout routine is related to surfing. It may look cool for a sport, but it’s hard. I am thankful for it made me grounded,” says Chef JP.

In fact, in a stroke of luck, what was seemed to be a hobby led him to a hosting gig for a travel show in CNN Philippines that features his love of surfing and his passion for local culinaria.

Just as a surfer glides freely along the waves, he explains, ideas flow overwhelmingly and naturally as he concocts new dishes for commissioned projects or his thriving restaurant businesses. It was, indeed, surfing that fuels his creative juices.

In all of his surfing adventures in different places in the country, he makes sure he brings his celebrity status to good use by uplifting home cooked Filipino flavors and the story of the local people enjoying them.

Such is the reason Tanduay Distillers took an interest on his work and eventually made Chef JP its newest brand ambassador. “I love cooking with alcohol. When I started surfing, I used Tanduay in the dishes I make. When we opened our restaurant Sarsa, we put Tanduay in our garlic rice or when we sautéed onions,” he reveals.

He even shares how in one of his trips to Siargao he prepared lugaw and sardinas with left over Tanduay rhum from a drinking session the night before. Together with friends and the local community where they stayed, they all shared the humble meal made special with Tanduay rhum.

“What makes Tanduay gather a strong following like me as a lifestyle influencer? First, we’re both local. Affordable, pero malakas ang dating. Flavor is complex, but it hits the spot. My cooking is rooted in familiarity and comfort, and at the same time, satisfaction. Lastly, when we drink Tanduay, it’s always a happy

Watch Chef JP creates specialty dishes that perfectly match Tanduay rhum in a new series of online videos posted on the Tanduay Rhum official Facebook page. 10/31/2018 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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Halloween is just around the creepy corner and with all the rage for the spooks, have a ball this All Souls’ season with Halloween-inspired mobile games. With just a smartphone in hand and a pair of earphones, thrill-seekers don’t have to get out of their comfort zones for action and adventure.

Here are some of the eerily fun mobile games you can play:

1. The Walking Dead series from Telltale Games

This game is based on the popular comic book and TV series, The Walking Dead. Just like Robert Kirkman’s well-loved franchise, gamers would encounter zombie hoards, gore, blood, and other challenges for survival. It is a five-part series where gamers can play as convicted criminal Lee Everett who is determined to protect a girl named Clementine as he tries to live in a world of the undead. You may view the gameplay here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_ej3t8jvhw

2. Five Nights at Freddy’s by Scott Cawthon

Five Nights at Freddy’s, first launched in 2014 by independent game designer Scott Hawthon with over 50 million downloads to date, centers around a fictional pizza place called Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza and is a series of six games. Each of the games involve three protagonists: a security guard in the first three games, a child in the fourth, a mechanic in the fifth, and in the sixth, the player acts as the owner of the pizza restaurant. All characters have to fight off nightmarish animatronic villains. You may check out the gameplay here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOztnsBPrAA

3. Eyes – The Horror Game by Paulina Pabis & Michał Pabis

For some people, there is nothing scarier than uncertainty. The Eyes gives gamers that thrill. To play the game, gamers must have their eyes glued to the screens to collect money around a dilapidated mansion and move on to the next level. The catch is that Eyes won’t let gamers do it without some jump scares. You may have a glimpse of the gameplay here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Bstx3JeU0s

The Walking Dead series, Five Nights at Freddy’s, and Eyes could be best played taking advantage of Vivo V11’s 64GB ROM + 6GB RAM providing an ultra-smooth performance. No choppy animation and hanging scenes; Vivo V11’s ample ROM and RAM will deliver the goods the way any eager gamer wants it.

Vivo V11 is any gamer’s dream smartphone. With its improved AI Game Mode feature and a powerful Snapdragon 660AIE processor, the V11 transforms from a mere phone to a portable gaming console, allowing any geek-by-heart to play his games anytime, anywhere at his convenience.

The Vivo V11 also features the latest Funtouch OS 4.5 (based on Android 8.1) and Vivo’s Jovi AI Engine which works together to allocate CPU and memory resources efficiently to handle multiple complex operations. V11 also features a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 6.41-inch Super AMOLED Halo FullView™ Display with a 91.27% screen-to-body ratio for a more immersive gaming experience. Its ultra-thin 1.76mm side bezels, paired with the 3D curved body design blends the edges of the phone into the display for easier hand grip.

With all the great specs packed in one smartphone, the Vivo V11 is an ideal gaming device. Tired of late-night scary movie marathons? Get your dose of scare by playing the best Halloween-inspired mobile games with the Vivo V11, yours at only P19,999.00 and available on hand at Vivo kiosks and concept stores and online via Lazada, Shopee, Argomall, and Akulaku. 10/31/2018 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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Claiming to be a fearless soul? We all instantaneously muster up the extensive valor to watch scary movies especially during the Halloween season. After all, it is real fun to spook your friends--including yourself, just admit it--to keep up with the chilling atmosphere. Armed with a resourceful (or otherwise) costume and a bag of mouthwatering goodies from your eventful trick or treat, let’s see if you can bare these frightening films alone or with peers during Halloween night!

Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 horror film, “The Shining” is highly regarded to be one the scariest horror films of all time.

1. The Shining is a 1980 adaptation of Stephen King’s 1977 illustrious horror novel of the same name. It focuses on a determined writer and recovering alcoholic who works as a custodian at a historic hotel during the off season. He settles in with his wife and son who is besieged by psychic visions. As his son’s premonitions become more difficult, he realizes the hotel's horrifying past and starts turning into a murderous maniac bound to torment his loved ones. The film epitomizes sublime fragments of jump scare: the captivating visuals and musical scoring, the improvisation of the memorable and startling quote: "Here's Johnny!", and the eerie young twin sisters on the corridor lingered in most people’s nightmares and significantly impressed them. The Shining is hailed by critics, and has become a core of today’s pop culture. Mathematicians at London's King's College utilized statistical figuring in a research mandated by Sky Movies to determine that The Shining was the "perfect scary movie" because of its precise harmony of different aspects such as impact, suspense, and gore. It stars the infamous method actor Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, and Danny Lloyd. The creepy movie trailer may be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S014oGZiSdI.

The Ring, a 1998 Japanese paranormal and mind-altering horror movie became the highest grossing horror film in Japan, was critically praised by reviewers, and garnered immense following in the West.

2. The Ring is a 1998 Japanese paranormal and mind-altering horror film. Adapted from the 1991 novel of the same name by Koji Suzuki, as well as the Japanese folk tale Banchō Sarayashiki, a Japanese myth of fragmented faith and vows resulting to a desolate fate, the movie centers on a reporter who probes the mystery behind a cursed videotape that kills the watcher 7 days after viewing it. The movie became the highest grossing horror film in Japan, was critically praised by reviewers, and garnered immense following in the West. The unanticipated twist in the story and the never-ending goosebumps caused by “Sadako”, the vengeful ghost with her long straight black hair covering her face and dirty long white dress while crawling out of the static television screen and that spooky phone call with the screeching sound after watching the videotape paved its status as one of the most petrifying films of all time. It generated several follow-ups and started a trend of Western reprises, beginning with the 2002 American version. The haunting movie trailer may be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcgCM2FyU8s.

Get Out is a 2017 American horror film often considered as one of the greatest horror thrillers of modern American cinema. It is a brilliant allegory on racism and is a political satire reflecting on post- Obama America.

3. Get Out is a 2017 American horror film written and directed by comedian Jordan Peele in his directorial debut. It revolves on an African-American photographer who unravels a troubling secret when he meets the “liberal” family of his Caucasian girlfriend. It stars the remarkable British actor Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, and Catherine Keener. The movie is often considered as one of the greatest horror thrillers of modern American cinema. It is a brilliant allegory on racism and is a political satire on post-Obama America. It successfully triggered the trend of smart horror films (cue John Krasinski’s “A Quiet Place”) with low-key but poignant and frightening narratives with a small budget that can still make you think. It instills dread on Hollywood that loves remakes and recycled superheroes. At the 2018 Academy Awards, Get Out won the celebrated Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. As Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian cleverly summarized: “[Get Out] is a mainstream feature film bold enough, tactless enough, irresponsible enough to invoke race outside the solemn confines of documentary…The point is that Get Out takes pessimism and converts it into defiance – and laughs.” The terrifying movie trailer may be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzfpyUB60YY&t=1s.

These scary movies are best viewed with Vivo’s futuristic flagship phone, the V11. Your viewing experience will never be interrupted because you will never run out of battery due to its dual engine fast charging battery, which safely refills the large 3400mAh capacity battery at rapid speeds. It is also powered by the Snapdragon 660AIE processor with 6GB RAM + 64 ROM, ensuring ultra-smooth performance and the capacity to continuously play heavy video graphics. Supported by the latest Funtouch OS 4.5 (based on Android 8.1) and the global brand’s Jovi (Artificial Intelligence) AI engine, which allocates Central Processing Unit (CPU) and memory resources to enable the smartphone to efficiently handle multiple complex operations. Thus, it is now possible to use other apps while simultaneously watching scary flicks on your smartphone. The V11 also features a Super AMOLED Halo FullView Display which makes films look clearer, richer, and more vivid. One can never escape the disturbing scenes of these movies as the V11’s specs are powerful, riveting, and engaging.

With the horror movies that we have suggested and a reliable premium smartphone, you are all set for a memorable and thrilling Halloween night at home. For an immersive and ultra-smooth viewing experience, own a V11 now at only P19,999.00. It is available at Vivo kiosks and concept stores nationwide, as well as online via Lazada, Shopee, Argomall, and Akulaku. #

Works Cited:

The Shining: Danko, Meredith. 2018. “25 Things You Might Not Know About The Shining”. http://mentalfloss.com/article/55893/25-things-you-might-not-know-about-shining. October 28, 2018.

The Ring: Shelton, Jacob. “15 Things You Didn’t Know About the Japanese Version of The Ring”. https://www.ranker.com/list/japan-the-ring-behind-the-scenes/jacob-shelton.

Get Out: Bradshaw, Peter. 2018. “Why Get Out Should Win the 2018 Best Picture Oscar”. https://www.theguardian.com/film/filmblog/2018/feb/19/get-out-win-2018-best-picture-oscar-jordan-peele. February 19, 2018.

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In coordination with Haribon Foundation, the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) pioneered the implementation of the Biodiversity on Wheels (BOW) Program in Surigao del Sur on 25-26 September 2018 as the final leg of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program for the year.

The TPB volunteers reinforced the importance of biodiversity conservation and preservation to the students of Purisima National High School and Tagbina Central Elementary School through a two-day interactive teaching session.

A total of 254 students participated in the sessions and also received educational materials from TPB.

The Biodiversity on Wheels Program aims to encourage the younger generation to take an active part in practicing simple, daily activities to address biodiversity threats, with focus in their community. 11/08/2018 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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