6 Exciting Reasons to Celebrate Women’s Month at SM Supermalls

March 4, 2019, 11:01 am

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Calling women of all shapes, sizes, age, and from all walks of life! This March, celebrate everything you love and represent as SM Supermalls whips up new and exciting activities such as beauty parties, sale events, wellness deals, and a digital promo on self-love – in 73 SM malls nationwide.

“We will make every woman feel special with fun and Instagrammable experiences that promote body love, positivity, and diversity in our malls,” invites Jonjon San Agustin, SM Supermalls senior vice president for marketing.

Catch celebrity sisters Alex Gonzaga and Toni Gonzaga-Soriano on the cover of SM Shopmag this March as SM Supermalls celebrates Women’s Month with new and delightful activities and deals in 73 malls nationwide! (Photo courtesy of SM Shopmag)

Here’s what to expect at SM this Women’s Month:

1. Style-savvy women are sure to love the SM Women’s Wednesday Sale, the much-awaited Wednesday exclusive for every woman’s guilty pleasures – fashion, bags, accessories, make-up, and skin care products – all at up to70% off!

2. Ladies can expect amazing deals from The SM Store Women’s Sale with up to 50% off on selected items, plus you can enjoy a 10% rebate when you shop with your BDO ShopMore Mastercard. SMAC cardholders get an additional 10% off on ladies’ wear, shoes, bag, and accessories every Wednesday (6-8pm) of March and on International Women’s Day, March 8.

3. Beauty aficionados can indulge in the Women’s Special beauty spas and salon dates with the barkada and loved ones and avail of delightful deals.

4. Celebrate womanhood at SM’s Beauty Soiree, a beauty fair every weekend this March with special discounts and bundles on beauty products, skincare, and style products.

5. Be no one but yourself at the Beauty Party where all women are celebrated – happening on all weekends of March. There will be make-overs, styling sessions, and a dance party with a surprise guest DJ!

6. All women deserve love. Take it from psycho-neurologist and happiness doctor, Dr. Lia Bernardo, as she walks us through the 30-day #JustForToday snackable-video series, for easy tips to embrace self-love, empowerment, and authenticity. Find out more on the SM Supermalls Facebook page for a chance to win giveaways!

So ladies, don’t forget to love yourself more this Women’s Month. For more information, visit www.smsupermalls.com. 03/05/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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AXA PH Expects Digital Innovations to Drive Growth

March 5, 2019, 5:47 am

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Keeping up with the digital age and adapting to the latest technologies is a major part of the growth strategy of AXA Philippines, one of the leading insurance companies in the country.

This was revealed by Denis Duverne, AXA Group chairman, during his recent visit to the Philippines. “We do use new technologies in all parts of our businesses,” Duverne says. He adds that the Philippine entity is in fact quite advanced in the use of digital tools, accelerating its strategy to move from being a payer to becoming an encouraging partner.

AXA Group chairman Denis Duverne (center) with AXA Asia CEO Gordon Watson (right) and AXA Philippines president and CEO Rahul Hora

“We are also constantly forging digital partnerships with new economy companies to help keep us up to date,” Duverne says.

AXA Asia CEO Gordon Watson who was also in town stressed the importance of data in their business. “Insurance is about data, so we use data analysis for better underwriting and to better respond to our customers,” Watson says.

“Our aim is to innovate our business model,” says AXA Philippines president and CEO Rahul Hora, “This is to enable our distributors to be better, by providing them tools, such as calculators for their tablets or laptops, which results in better quality transactions with their prospects.”

AXA is proud to have its e-Financial Needs Analysis platform that helps customers learn about their insurance protection gaps in relation to their financial goals so they can act accordingly. A ‘light’ version through the chat bot “Coach Finn” can also be accessed on the AXA website.

Other innovative solutions that AXA has rolled out in country include MyAmbition, an affordable investment and life insurance plan that was the first in the country to be made available online, powered by their proprietary e-commerce platform AXA Ion. Its travel insurance Smart Traveller is also available for purchase online.

For health plan holders, a medical teleconsultation service is made available to them. It enables customers to schedule and have a virtual medical checkup with a doctor over the phone for simple health concerns.

Auto security policyholders also benefit from the AXA Assist app’s red button emergency feature, which at one tap can respond to the caller’s roadside needs.

With further convenience in mind for its customers, AXA has also developed the e-policy. E-policy is an electronic copy of their customers’ insurance policy that they can print, save on their personal storage, and even e-mail to their beneficiaries.

MyAXA app for desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile gives customers the power to check their account value, remember due dates, pay for their premiums, or contact their adviser right from their device.

For more information, visit www.axa.com.ph. 03/05/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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Let Kids Shine at SM Little Stars 2019

March 7, 2019, 6:57 am

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For over 12 years of celebrating talented Filipino kids, SM Supermalls unboxes a bigger and more exciting SM Little Stars as the kiddie-talent search gives away over P9.5 million worth of prizes, including 2 brand new Chevrolet Sail, trips for 2 to China, National University college scholarships, an exclusive contract with Regal Artist Management, and P100,000 worth of cash and SM GCs.

“Through SM Little Stars, we celebrate our commitment to making mall-going experiences fun, nurturing, and rewarding for the whole family, and to spark moments that kids will treasure today and in the coming years,” said Jonjon San Agustin, SM Supermalls SVP for marketing.

The kids will get the chance to be trained by celebrity mentors and entertainment gurus in a series of workshops to develop their talent, boost their confidence, and encourage them to make new friends with other participants.

SM Little Stars achievers who are now making waves in showbiz include 2016 Boy Grand Winner Marcus Cabais, who exhibits talent as a movie and theater actor, playing the role of the Young Simba at The Lion King The Musical. While 2014 Girl Grand Winner Chun Sa Jung wins fans with her acting prowess as a mainstay of a kiddie comedy show on TV.

Joining the celebrated kids is 2013 Boy Grand Winner Nhikzy Calma who was awarded as WCOPA Junior Grand Champion Performer of the World in 2017 and has now become part of primetime variety shows. Not to be missed is 2016 Girl Grand Winner turned commercial model Sheena Kirtsten Bentoy who plays as the Young Nala in Disney’s The Lion King The Musical Asian Tour.

Let your kids shine at this year’s SM Little Stars! Auditions start on April 6 in select SM malls nationwide. For more information, visit www.smlittlestars.com.ph.

For exclusive news about SM Supermalls, visit www.smsupermalls.com or follow SM’s official social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 03/07/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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Creative Skills Bootcamp at Thames International

March 7, 2019, 7:21 am

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Thames International Business School, the country’s first international college offering UK-based programs, organized with the British Council a two-day creative skills bootcamp under the Creative Innovators Programme (CIP).

Participants are given fresh and exciting workshops with topics running across the different creative industries – from design, craft, film, animation and technology. Sessions are co-created and facilitated by Thames International lecturers and Creative Innovators Programme Fellows, and offered a unique opportunity to learn about the technical, management, and business skills needed by artists and creative entrepreneurs to thrive.

Workshops were developed with the support and guidance of Nesta, the UK’s innovation foundation. Thames continues to support CIP with Post Graduate scholarships for artists and creatives called ICE or Innovation and Creative Enterprise.

Opening the bootcamp were the CIP partners organizations (L-R) Design Center of the Philippines executive director Rhea Matute, Apl.de.Ap Foundation founder Apl.de.Ap, British Council country director Pilar Aramayo-Prudencio, head of arts and creative industries Malaya del Rosario, and Thames International president Joel Santos. 03/07/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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Catriona Gray's Open Letter to All Women

March 8, 2019, 8:25 am

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In line with the celebration of the International Women's Day, our very own Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray shared her open letter to all the women in the face of HIV. It reads:

“8 March 2019
To all the women of the universe, Happy International Women’s Day.

Although today, messages of community, reflection and empowerment will fill your feeds and timelines, I want to add a message that, as a woman you may have thought doesn’t really apply to you. But it does. HIV/AIDS knows no gender, sexual preference or lifestyle. It can affect anyone and it does. But, the message I want to share today is not one of fear. In writing this, I want to create a safe space of learning, acceptance and empowerment - for all women on the front of HIV/AIDS.

This subject is one that strikes a personal cord for me as I have lost a friend due to AIDS-related health complications who was only 26 years young. Now writing this, age 25 myself, I can’t imagine having my life, or a life of someone close to me taken by this health condition. It’s heart breaking. To the women reading this, I do not want your life to be taken or defined by HIV/AIDS. To change and uplift the world for women and all people, we need to be around to make change happen. So say that we’re in this together. Let’s protect and love ourselves.

The first step is to get tested. I know it can be daunting. I’ve been there too - so I recorded the whole experience to show that if I could do it - so can you (the video is on my youtube channel). Take my lead as you brave your first HIV test, and the succeeding ones, until it becomes a normal part of your health routine. Whatever the outcome may be, I want to emphasize that HIV is just a status: it doesn’t define you as a woman, more so as a person.

Apart from the fact that you can protect yourself from contracting HIV with the available methods, you should know that HIV is a manageable condition. If you are HIV negative, keep that status by practicing a safe and healthy lifestyle and by continuing with your HIV testing; and if you are diagnosed HIV positive, you can avail of free counselling and HIV treatment given by your government and/or even non-government organizations who are active in this cause, and of course, further take care of yourself. You have to remember that there is life after HIV if you regularly take the appropriate medicines. You can still live a normal, happy and active life.

’ve often been asked what’s the best part of being a woman in 2019, and my answer is that we (women) are beginning to come together in communities and build each other up - because it’s really when we combine our voices together that we begin to break barriers. But it doesn’t just end at looking after ourselves, we need to gain further support from well-off countries to help our generation fight off this epidemic. Let’s do our part. I’m optimistic that if we raise our voices together, we can create change, because every one of us is affected by HIV. Let the power of women create the ripples of positive change in our larger community and transpire all over the universe.

As I end this letter, let me share you the words of one of the most inspiring ladies on this advocacy – Elizabeth Taylor once said, “It is bad enough that people are dying of AIDS, but no one should die of ignorance.” Let’s continue to educate ourselves, our communities and one another, as we move forward to champion this cause.

As we endeavor a new beginning together this Women’s Month, I hope that my fellow Filipinos, Catrionians and supporters from all corners of the universe could help me spread more awareness, not just about HIV, but to all the causes that concern all women. Together, let’s uplift their spirits – for whatever journey they choose to pursue.

Much love and light,

Catriona”

Great one Queen Cat! Regards to all the women in the world! 03/09/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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Nurturing the gift of Worth Lodriga

March 11, 2019, 8:50 am

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When people talk about kids’ art, they often picture basic drawings composed of shapes and curves, with colors outside the lines. But from the beginning, young artist Worth Lodriga's work has been anything but basic.

When he was two years old, Worth’s motor skills were way advanced for his age that his art could be mistaken for a 5-year old’s. His mother noticed this innate gift when she was teaching him to read and write. She took a quick break and left him to play on his own, and when she returned, she saw her son doodling on the whiteboard. “I was amazed because I hadn’t seen a 2-year old boy who could draw a human being in 3D,” she said. That was the moment she thought of enrolling Worth in Promil Four’s i-Shine Talent Camp.

Worth joined Promil Four’s i-Shine Talent Camp 4, formerly known as Promil Pre-School’s i-Shine Talent Camp, when he was just four years old. There he explored drawing details, painting, and other crafty activities. “I enjoyed the experience a lot because I learned how to widen my imagination and make better art,” he said.

This exposure helped pave the way for his professional career as an artist. After joining the talent camp, Worth participated in and won several international competitions, including the Frogs Are Green International Art Contest 2016 in New Jersey, where he was pitted against 1,441 entries globally; the 2017 Airtime Watertime International Flotation Suit Design Contest in Santa Barbara, California; the 7-Star Artist Award at the Junior Picasso International Art Contest in India; and the 2017 Student Mars Art (SMArt) Contest in Colorado, U.S.A., where his piece “Where No Man Has Gone Before” won first place.

His latest recognition was the 10th Ani ng Dangal Awards for the Visual Arts category in 2018 where he was honored for garnering international awards from the previous year.

Ani ng Dangal was launched in 2009 to give honor and recognition to artists whose works and achievements have placed the Philippines among the best in the world.

Worth is a shining example of how parents play an important role in nurturing their kids' talents and making sure they are exposed to learning experiences that will hone and nurture these gifts. As such, Worth is further helping moms and dads nurture their children's gifts as he appears in the newest Promil Four TVC.

Just like Worth, parents can nurture the gift by allowing their children to explore their talents, and shine bright through experiences that will help further develop their skills. To know more about Promil Four’s i-Shine Talent Camp 7, visit www.promilnurturethegift.com.ph for more details. 03/11/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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The Best Time to Buy or Sell Used Smartphones, According to OLX Data

March 11, 2019, 9:11 am

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The forthcoming release of the Samsung Galaxy S10 means it’s decision-making time: Loyal fans are thinking about selling their previous generation unit and upgrading to the latest one. Meanwhile, those who simply need to replace their phones that conked out are mulling over buying the older model.

Whether you intend to sell or buy a used smartphone, it’s worth knowing the price trends of the previous generation phones when their latest iterations are about to be launched. It can give you an idea of the best time to buy or sell a secondhand mobile phone.

To give you a clear view of the best time to buy or sell, online classifieds giant OLX studied its data on the most sold phone brand in the world, Samsung. OLX examined the prices of used Galaxy S8 units when the S9 was revealed. The biggest online buy and sell platform also looked at the classifieds community’s interest (measured in views and inquiries) in secondhand S8 phone ads when its successor was about to be launched.

“Intuitively, prices for older generation phones swiftly lose value after the release of a newer model. Our data support the claim. Through our in-depth analysis, we get precise insights on timing. As you know, timing is everything,” said OLX's Head of Goods & Services Rambo Joinani.

The best time to sell

To get the best value out of your pre-loved phone, put it up for sale on OLX 30 days before the release of the latest model. Can’t let go of it that soon? Sell it on the date of the newest model’s release to spare yourself from a P700 price decrease when you vend it a week later.

Inquiries on and views of used smartphones on OLX usually peak 20 days before the release of a new model. The interest starts to slow down 7 days before the latest generation phone’s launch.

The best time to purchase

In general, the best time to buy a previous generation phone is 7 days after the launch date of the newest model. You can save as much as P2,000 by just delaying your purchase.

If you’re upgrading to the 10th generation Samsung Galaxy S phone, consider selling your old phone on OLX, where you can reach thousands of potential buyers. In the market for a pre-loved phone? Search for a secondhand unit on OLX, where you can select from a wide selection of mobile phone listings. Visit https://www.olx.ph/. 03/12/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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A Bigger, Better, and Crazier Super Crazy Sale at Landers Superstore

March 11, 2019, 9:25 am

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The biggest, most anticipated exclusive sale event is just around the corner as Landers Superstore, the fastest growing membership shopping establishment in the country, brings back its Super Crazy Sale for 2019!

This year’s first Super Crazy Sale is happening from March 13 to 17, 2019, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., in all Landers Superstore branches. The upcoming Super Crazy Sale will offer more exciting discounts and surprises exclusively for its members.

The Dove Hand-waschlotion, Johnson's Baby Soap (Honey), and Colgate Extra Clean Toothbrush are only Php1 each at the Landers Superstore’s Super Crazy Sale below:

During the five-day sale, members can once again enjoy huge discounts of up to 50 percent, massive buy-one-get-one deals, and amazing surPrices, such as the Php1 sale which features items that basically cost only Php1 per piece!

What’s more is that Landers Superstore’s very own coffee shop, Doppio; New York-style diner, Landers Central; and bakery, Dough & Co. will also be offering exclusive promos and discounts on its delectable food and beverages, so that members can indulge in a good treat after shopping.

Aside from the crazy sale, Landers Superstore has more surprises. For every single-receipt purchase of Php 3,000, members get coupons for additional fuel discounts whenever they gas up at Landers-Caltex stations. This is on top of the regular, all-year-round mark down on fuel prices exclusively for its members.

Landers Superstore’s Super Crazy Sale offers 50 percent off on the Pioneer Woman Non-stick Skillet, now only Php899.75, and Surf, now at Php249.75 below:

Still not a member? Worry no more, as Landers Superstore is currently offering 25 percent discount on new membership application.

Don’t miss out on the fun and the crazy. Rush to the nearest Landers Superstore starting March 13 to 17, 2019 for exclusive discounts, amazing finds and plenty of surprises!

Visit Landers Superstore at Landers Alabang West – Daang Hari Road, Almanza Dos, Las Piñas City; Landers ArcoVia City - 99 Eulogio Rodriguez Jr. Ave, Pasig; Landers Balintawak - 1240 EDSA Balintawak, Apolonio Samson, Quezon City; Landers Otis - 1890 Paz Guazon St., Paco, Manila; or Landers Cebu – 23 Minore Park, Cardinal Rosales Ave. cor. Pope John Paul II Ave., Cebu.

For more information about the upcoming Super Crazy Sale, visit http://landers.ph/. 03/12/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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Vivo V15 Pro Amps Up the Wonder at Wanderland

March 13, 2019, 8:14 am

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It was a weekend filled with music and magic for festival goers at the Wanderland Music and Arts Fest last March 9 and 10 at the Filinvest Open Grounds.

The annual music and arts festival brought an eclectic mix of international indie acts and homegrown indie talents like Two Door Cinema Club, The Kooks, Honne, Masego, Reese Lansangan and Clara Benin. Wanderers also experienced wonder and amazement at the festival’s immersive booths that were perfect for this year’s theme, “Wanderland Magic”.

Darren Espanto gets the perfect groufie with wanderbuddies with the Vivo V15 Pro’s 32mp Elevating Front Camera

The Vivo V15 Pro elevates festival experience of wanderers

For celebrity wanderers, Darren Espanto, Chie Filomeno, Verniece Enciso, and Klea Pineda, the wonder was heightened with their Vivo V15 Pro smartphones.

As great acts perform live on stage, recording it in dazzling quality is made easier with Vivo V15 pro’s triple rear camera which captures more of the moment with its AI Super Wide Angle feature. Attendees can also rewatch the video with a boundless view through the True FullView Display which transports festival goers back to the moment.

The Vivo V15 Pro is the trusty festival companion of celebrity wanderers like Klea Pineda, Verniece Enciso, and Chie Filomeno:

Every dreamy corner of the Wanderland Festival was Instagram-worthy and the Vivo V15 Pro is the phone for the job with its enhanced cameras that are sure to perform. Snapping selfies with friends is also extra fun with its unique elevating front camera.

In the festival scene, attendees may not always be left looking fresh for photos after dancing to their favorite bands and exploring the grounds. Luckily, the Vivo V15 pro features an AI Face Beauty setting that helps everyone look picture perfect.

The Vivo V15 Pro photographs dusk until dawn experiences with Super Night Mode Feature

Verniece Enciso takes luminous selfies no matter what with the Vivo V15 Pro’s AI Face Beauty Setting

With Wanderland running from day to night, shooting under low light conditions can also be difficult but the Vivo V15 pro also brings the best solutions with its AI Super Night Mode that delivers brilliant photos each time.

By the end of Wanderland Weekend, Vivo elevated the countless experiences of these wanderers. Get ready for the wonders of Vivo V15 pro with its launch happening soon! Visit Vivo’s Facebook and Instagram page for more updates. 03/13/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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Plan and Meet your Financial Goals for 2019—Here’s How

March 14, 2019, 7:06 am

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Welcoming the new year means a fresh start on all your goals and resolutions—including the financial ones. But how many times have you told yourself that you’re going to save up, but then lose your way midyear?

This is why it’s important to have a proper financial game plan. AXA, one of the country’s leading insurance companies, shares some tips:

List them down. Before creating a financial plan, know what your goals are. From the most practical and urgent to the seemingly unattainable, it’s important to list them all down so you can visualize them and study them later.

Prioritize. Reflect on what you really want to have. Is it a house or car, further studies, or travelling? Do you plan to save up for retirement or investment? It’s important to know your short-term and long-term goals. This will help you get a head start and prepare your game plan to achieve your aspirations in life.

Establish a budget. A simple formula to follow is your income minus expenses equals savings. Subtract a portion of your salary for monthly payments (utility bills, car, house, etc.) and a portion for your lifestyle (shopping, travel, a night out, etc.) and what’s left should be set aside for your savings on a monthly basis.

Build a fund. Investing should be part of your financial agenda, but be discriminating about what tools to use. When your savings have amounted to an amount you can invest, AXA’s Asset Master can help in building a solid foundation for your financial legacy. Designed as a single-pay, investment-linked insurance plan, Asset Master allows you to build a diversified investment portfolio of local and global investments. For more information, visit www.axa.com.ph.

Keep track of your progress. Make sure to monitor your progress so that you can stay on track. 03/14/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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Vivo Keeps Excitement Up for V15 and V15 Pro: Pre-order for Exclusive Freebies

March 22, 2019, 3:43 pm

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Vivo is upping the excitement for those who are eager to get hold of the V15 and V15 Pro. For a limited time only, the innovative mobile phone developer is offering a set of exclusive offers for those who make advance orders of its latest flagship midrange smartphones.

Customers who pre-order V15 smartphones from March 21 to 29 can get an NBA Premium Gift Set of a Bluetooth speaker and premium NBA Case while those who pre-order V15 Pro units online from March 21 to April 11 can score a JBL Clip 3 portable Bluetooth speaker. Those who place an advance order on either the V15 or V15 Pro will get an extended 6 months phone warranty and a 6-month screen protection warranty for only P500.

The V15 and V15 Pro levels up Vivo’s midrange smartphones to extraordinary heights with their revolutionary 32MP elevating front camera which makes for a unique and better way to capture selfies, and Super AMOLED Ultra FullView™ Display that greatly improves viewing movies and videos, or playing games with a notch-less screen.

Visit https://vivoglobal.ph/v15preorder/ to pre-order the Vivo V15 and V15 Pro today. 03/23/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal)

About Vivo

Vivo is a leading global technology company committed to creating trendsetting smart mobile innovations and services. Vivo is devoted to forming a vibrant mobile internet ecosystem, and currently owns and operates an extensive network of research operations, with R&D centers focusing on the development of cutting-edge consumer technologies including 5G, AI, mobile photography and next-generation smartphone design.

In recent years, Vivo has taken frequent efforts in the sports field and is committed to promoting the mutual penetration of the brand’s diverse fields and diversifying its brand image. Vivo Philippines announced its partnership with the NBA by the end of 2018.

Currently, Vivo has over two hundred million users enjoying its mobile products and services around the world. Vivo is present in 18 markets globally and features offline retail stores in over 1,000 cities worldwide. In the Philippines, Vivo is the top3 smartphone brand in terms of market share with 1.5 million users nationwide.

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Friendship Made Sweeter with Villa Del Conte

March 22, 2019, 4:34 pm

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Creating happy moments with friends need not be a grand production.

Often, little things count. Make your friendship stronger by sharing life’s simple pleasures, like a bar of rich Italian chocolates by Villa del Conte.

You can choose between the decadent dark chocolate with crunchy toffee and sea salt or the comfortingly delicious milk chocolate with hazelnut chips. Every bar of Villa del Conte chocolate is masterfully handcrafted in Padova, Italy and is guaranteed to have only the highest quality ingredients.

Available in 100g bars, the luscious concoctions will definitely make bonding moments so much sweeter. Villa del Conte stores are located at Greenbelt 5, SM Megamall, and Robinsons Magnolia.

For bulk orders and to know more about Villa Del Conte’s indulgent creations, contact 893-2575, visit www.villadelcontecioccolato.com, or follow them on Facebook and Instagram: @VillaDelContePh and on Twitter: @villadelconte. 03/23/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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A Level Up Experience with the Vivo V15 Grand Launch

March 25, 2019, 3:54 pm

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Innovative mobile phone developer Vivo has finally unveiled the V15 Pro through an event that truly leveled up to expectations by showcasing the cutting-edge features of its flagship smartphone.

Vivo vice president Cyrus Wu and vice president for channel sales Hazel Bascon welcomed the guests, including Vivo’s trade partners, to the grand launch which encouraged everyone to “Level Up with V15 Pro”.

"We must continue to elevate our product and we exhausted all possibilities in smartphone technology to bring the best user experience to consumers," said Bascon in her welcome remarks.

Capture the perfect shot. Aside from the elevating front camera, the V15 Pro also sports the latest AI triple camera setup—48MP main camera, 8MP wide-angle camera, and 5MP depth sensor.

Some of the country’s most sought-after young celebrities, as well as mobile phone and photography enthusiasts, gathered to witness the unveiling at the Grand Ballroom of Shangri-La at The Fort in Bonifacio Global City.

Singer Julie Ann San Jose opened the event with Ciara’s “Level Up” which brought up the energy at the venue while the audience awaited the V15 Pro’s big reveal. Filipino-Canadian singer Darren Espanto, Elisse Joson and Klea Pineda added more star power to the evening.

The highlight of the event was the unveiling of the Vivo V15 Pro whose main feature, the 32MP elevating front camera, was dramatically showcased when a podium elevated from underneath the stage to reveal the flagship smartphone.

Vivo Ambassador Julie Ann San Jose amps up the energy the Vivo V15 launch with a booming opening number

Guests excitedly try the 32MP elevating front camera at the demo area of the Vivo V15 Pro launch event.

After a brief product talk which shared the unique and leveled up features of the V15 Pro, Vivo officials and the young celebrities gathered on stage for a groufie picture using the elevating front camera.

Just before the event started, Vivo already teased some of the guests about the V15 Pro’s exciting features by welcoming them to the elevating front camera photo booth and the ultra-wide angle booth. However, everyone was still surprised with what Vivo revealed next.

As if taking a cue from the thrilling performance of Darren Espanto who closed the event with his version of “Lift Off”, the stage backdrop suddenly split and opened up to reveal a grand demo area of more than 40 Vivo V15 Pro handsets, inviting everyone to discover and experience for themselves the levelled up features of the flagship mid-range smartphone.

The V15 Pro features the much-applauded 32MP Elevating Front Camera intended to take great-looking selfies. Vivo's NEX was the first model to carry this industry pioneering feature that was first showcased at the 2018 Mobile World Congress.

Darren Espanto closes the Vivo V15 launch on a high note with top level performance.

Level up for groufie. Darren Espanto uses the Vivo V15 Pro’s 32MP elevating front camera to snap a groufie with fellow singer Julie Ann San Jose, celebrities Elisse Joson and Klea Pineda, and Vivo executives.

From selfie to mobile photography, the V15 Pro now comes with an impressive 48MP AI Triple Camera. The buzz of artificial intelligence has been ongoing and Vivo decided to bring this emerging technology to its flagship products. The AI Triple Camera allows users to take professional-grade photographs that are clear, crisp, and natural-looking.

Landscape or group photography is no longer an issue with the 8MP AI Super Wide-Angle Camera and 5MP Depth Camera. AI will determine if people on the side are perfectly captured or not. If not, it will send a prompt to switch to a wide angle so everyone in the group shares that special moment. The Super Wide-Angle Camera can expand to 120 degrees.

V15 Pro also upgraded Game Mode 5.0 that now comes with the new Competition Mode that allocates system resources for better gaming performance and experience.

A smartphone with all these new features needs a powerful processor. Good thing the V15Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 675AIE Octa-core processor with 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM.

The Vivo V15 carries a suggested retail price of P17,999 while the V15 Pro is at P23,999. 03/26/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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Score Millions of Deals and a Sponsored Trip to El Nido at Shopee 4.4 Summer Bazaar

March 26, 2019, 7:27 am

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Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, kicks off the Summer season with Shopee 4.4 Summer Bazaar from March 21 to April 4. Shopee will fuel the Summer excitement with special contests and activities lined up across Shopee platforms, offering huge prizes including four free round-trip tickets to El Nido and ₱100,000 in cash. In addition, users can enjoy over 1 million deals, flash deals from ₱44 from top brands and retailers, and ₱4 million in Shopee coins on Shopee Quiz.

Martin Yu, Associate Director, Shopee Philippines, said, “Summer is one of the most awaited times of the year in the Philippines, and we are thrilled to kick it off with the Shopee 4.4 Summer Bazaar. Summer is a time for fun and adventure for Filipinos and in line with this, we have introduced challenges and activities across all Shopee platforms to engage and entertain users at Shopee 4.4 Summer Bazaar. In addition, users can enjoy over 1 million deals on Shopee from leading brands and sellers to enjoy greater cost-savings. We look forward to a fun Summer at Shopee and we invite all Filipinos to join us at Shopee 4.4 Summer Bazaar.”

Score Huge Prizes for Summer at Shopee

From March 25 to April 5, Filipinos can fuel their Summer hype with the brand-new in-app game, Shopee Summer Quest. Users can accumulate points by completing various activities daily on the Shopee app, including checking in, playing Shopee Shake, and purchasing selected products. The top-ranking users on the live in-app leaderboard will receive a grand prize of ₱100,000 cash, as well as prizes worth ₱4,000 from top brands, namely Anker, MET Tathione, Maybelline, The Playbook Store, Silverworks, Huawei, Honor, A&S, Unilever, Mossimo, Mass, Snail White, Black + Decker, Stanley, and Meizu.

From March 22 to April 4, Shopee will also launch the nationwide Shopee Human Flatlay social media contest. Users stand a chance to get four round-trip tickets to El Nido by posting creative photos of them and their friends featuring Summer products from Shopee on Facebook and Instagram, with the hashtag #ShopeeHumanFlatlay.

15 Days of Sizzling Promotions with over a Million Deals

The Shopee 4.4 Summer Bazaar promises offers 15 days of promotions and games from March 21 leading up to the highly-anticipated big sale day on April 4. Users can look forward to over 1 million deals from leading brands and sellers across all categories. Key highlights include:

● Up to 90% off leading brands from all categories, including Maybelline, Dove, Surf, Realme, Huawei, Pedigree, Hanford, and Seaoil.

● Flash deals starting at ₱44 across all categories from the hottest brands and sellers. Up to 10 rounds of flash sales will be available daily to give users greater cost-savings on their favorite items.

● ₱4M worth of Shopee coins to be given away on Shopee Quiz. Users can participate to earn coins daily with upsized sessions on Shopee 4.4 Games Day on March 26; Shopee 4.4 Quiz Tuesday on April 2; and the peak on April 4.

Win an iPhone XS Max by buying load and data on Shopee

Finally, users can also score a brand-new iPhone XS Max at Shopee 4.4 Summer Bazaar. Users stand a chance to win by spending at least ₱50 on prepaid mobile load and data on Shopee from March 21 to April 4.

For more information about Shopee 4.4 Summer Bazaar, visit http://shopee.ph/4-4 starting March 21.

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play. 03/26/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal)

About Shopee

Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. It is a platform tailored for the region, providing customers with an easy, secure and fast online shopping experience through strong payment and logistical support. Shopee aims to continually enhance its platform and become the region’s e-commerce destination of choice.

Shopee has a wide selection of product categories ranging from consumer electronics to home & living, health & beauty, baby & toys, fashion and fitness equipment.

Shopee, a Sea company, was first launched in Singapore in 2015, and has since expanded its reach to Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. Sea is a leader in digital entertainment, e-commerce and digital financial services across Greater Southeast Asia. Sea's mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology, and is listed on the NYSE under the symbol SE.

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Sarah Geronimo Finds New Love in the Kitchen

March 26, 2019, 7:39 am

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Just when you thought Sarah Geronimo can do it all, she reveals that she has also learned how to cook. Speaking at the launch of Phoenix SUPER LPG, the Popstar Royalty shared that although it took her a while, she really wanted to learn how to whip up culinary hits in the kitchen.

“Ginusto ko po talagang matutong magluto. Parang ang sarap kasi sa pakiramdam na kaya mong ipagluto ‘yung pamilya mo and mga friends mo (I really wanted to learn how to cook. It feels good to be able to cook for your family and friends),” shared Sarah.

Having discovered the joys of cooking, Sarah took culinary classes to further her newfound passion. She started with little experiments--from whipping eggs correctly, to cooking simple dishes. Eventually, Sarah learned to make Filipino favorites such as adobo and sinigang.

“Marunong na rin po akong gumawa ng iba’t ibang sauces (I also know now how to make different sauces),” Sarah quipped in between laughter.

HER SECRET RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

For Sarah, nothing beats preparation and hard work when it comes to pursuing any interest. This has always been her magic formula to succeed in whatever she chooses to do. She also emphasized the importance of having help or assistance available whenever needed. For this, she counts on her mentors who help bring out her best, whether she’s performing on-stage or acting on-screen.

Even when it comes to cooking, Sarah admits to getting some assistance. She admitted, “Syempre kailangan natin ng safe and simple tool to help me, ‘di ba? Especially when I was just starting, medyo kabado po ako magluto (I need a safe and simple tool to help me, right? Especially when I was just starting, I was really nervous).”

THE TASTE OF DISCOVERING MORE JOYS

Sarah swears by Phoenix SUPER LPG, which promises a safe, sigurado, and simple cooking experience. It uses a German-made SRG regulator with an inlet safety valve, a reserve indicator, and snap-on mechanism.

“Using Phoenix SUPER LPG makes me feel more at ease kasi ang dali n’yang gamitin, making cooking even more enjoyable and hassle-free. Sarap pala magluto! (Using Phoenix SUPER LPG makes me feel more at ease because it’s so easy to use, making cooking even more enjoyable and hassle-free. I realized how much it feels great to cook),” she said.

With features that highlight safety, certainty, and simplicity, Phoenix SUPER LPG helps Sarah pursue her new passion and discover the joys of cooking.

“We are happy to be partners with Sarah as she expands her passion from the stage to the kitchen. Just like anyone who cooks, she needs a reliable partner to make this experience more enjoyable. With Phoenix SUPER LPG, she’s sure to find more joy in cooking,” Phoenix Petroleum Assistant Vice President for Brand & Marketing Celina Matias said.

During the event, attendees were taught by Chef JM Sunglao simple, five-minute, easy-to-make meals so they, too, can make their own dishes using the all-new Phoenix SUPER LPG.

To order your own Phoenix SUPER LPG, please call #SUPER (#78737) for nationwide delivery. 03/26/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal)

About Phoenix Super LPG

Phoenix Super LPG uses German-made SRG regulator that makes cooking experience safe, sigurado, and simple.

•    Safe - It has an Inlet safety valve that automatically stops LPG flow in case of leakage.
•    Sigurado - It offers a Reserve indicator which indicates cylinder content
•    Simple - It has a Snap-on mechanism that makes it easy to install

Cylinder information:
●    Design Working Pressure: 250 psi
●    Testing Pressure: 480 psi
●    LPG Pressure: 70 psi
●    Start of Relief Pressure Relief Valve: 370 psi
●    Close of Relief Pressure Relief Valve: 300 psi
●    Hydrostatic Test as Safety Requirement: 5 years

Phoenix Super LPG comes in various sizes; 11kg POL valve, 50kg POL valve, 22kg POL valve, and 11kg compact valve.

For deliveries and inquiries, dial #SUPER (#78737). Phoenix Super LPG is available in all Phoenix Superhubs and LPG dealers nationwide. For a complete list of dealers, visit phoenixfuels.ph/LPG.

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#LGLaundryLove: LG Washing Machine Empowers Alpha-Males to do the Family Laundry On National Women’s Month

March 26, 2019, 7:52 am

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Even with more women joining the workforce, studies have shown that a bulk of the housework is still relegated to the women. This is known as “the second shift”, where the family structures are still holding on to traditional roles in gender equality with regard to the chores that the women are still expected to do. One of them is the laundry. This takes up so much time and energy that women often feel that they no longer have time to take care of themselves. Aside from the stereotypes that many Filipinos grew up with, where it was the norm to leave all the homecare duties to the women, another reason that men give as to why they don’t help out is that they don’t know how to do the household tasks properly.

The innovative technologies designed for LG Home Appliances make chores, such as doing the laundry, easier to accomplish - and surprisingly pleasant – especially for men who are trying to do it right for the first time. LG’s line of smart appliances with features that offer powerful solutions for tasks often perceived as complicated, such as efficiently doing the laundry for clothes that are clean and even allergy-free.

This Women’s Month, LG reinforces its commitment to women empowerment by ensuring that its smart home technologies are attuned to the constantly changing and dynamic needs of both women and men who use them. LG’s Laundry Love is an advocacy that wants to give them the opportunity to show that they can and should get the job done, with washing machines that are powerful and packed with innovative features.

To demonstrate that alpha-males, and even working dads can do it, motoring expert James Deakin, actor/model Eric ‘Eruption’ Tai, and PBA’s ‘Ironman’ LA Tenorio went onstage at the LG Laundry Love campaign launch to wash their family’s clothes. James, who is used to running at high speeds, used the LG Front Load washer with Turbo Wash technology, with a unique jet spray for excellent washing performance in less than an hour. Eric, who just had a baby with wife Rona, used the LG Top Load washer with its Baby Steam Care function that offers deep clean for baby clothes, along with Allergy Care that removes 99% of allergens to care for his newborn’s sensitive skin. For LA, who values his time off from his games, the LG Twin Wash was a perfect match because it let him wash his just-used basketball jersey at the same time his children’s clothes. With all these convenient cleaning features and more that are available on the LG smart technology washing machines, it is easier to get the men of the family involved in doing the laundry.

Racer James Deakin

Philippine Volcanoes' Eric Tai

PBA Player LA Tenorio

During the Love Laundry campaign launch, LG Philippines’ managing director Inkwon Heo shared, “At LG, we believe in using technology to simplify life and to save time. Our washing machines are top-of-the-line products that are designed to make doing the laundry less complicated and more energy efficient. It is with our hope that the men of the household will see doing the family laundry less as a chore, but more as a way of showing support for their loved ones.” LG’s Laundry Love campaign also wants men to be able to feel that they can contribute to running the household. Through this, the traditional gender roles in the household will become a thing of the past, and with the children, the next generation growing up to see that their fathers are able to take on more responsibilities at home, it will be the norm, rather than the exception.

LG also opened its doors on the same day to the residents of Barangay Maybunga in Pasig to do their laundry at the LG office using the powerful washers. It is the company’s way of giving back to communities, with the aim of making clean laundry accessible, LG will be rolling out the mobile laundry van soon in the different barangays of Metro Manila.

For more information about the #LGLoveLaundry campaign and to see the lineup of LG’s washing machines, log on to lg.com/ph, like @LGPhilippines on Facebook and follow @LGPhilippines on Instagram. 03/26/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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#HeySAM: SM Supermalls Bring the First Customer Service Robot

March 29, 2019, 2:45 pm

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As part of a series of innovations designed to improve customer malling experience, SM Supermalls raises the bar in customer service with the introduction of SAM, the country’s first-ever in-mall smart robot – launched at SM Megamall last March 28.

SAM is an artificial intelligent (AI) humanoid robot programmed to deliver a smoother, more personalized and efficient interaction with customers.

“Innovation is what SM strives for in providing better customer service to all and we are proud to introduce our latest innovation yet,” said Steven Tan, SM Supermalls COO. “SAM is easy to approach and has answers to almost everything SM mall related, making shopping more seamless and fun for our customers.”

Now at SM Megamall and coming soon to other SM malls, SAM is designed to help with directions and provide mall information about the latest deals, promos and events. Equipped with an advanced face recognition technology, it can also make personalized greetings to customers once they enter the mall. Customers can also chat with SAM through the SM Supermalls Facebook page. It serves as a 24/7 online concierge that can provide information like branch locations, mall schedules and promos, to name a few.

SAM was created in partnership with the Cal-Comp Technology (Philippines), which is a leading provider of electronic and original design manufacturing services.

Next time you visit SM Megamall, drop by Mega Atrium, Mega Fashion Hall, or Bank Drive and say hi to SAM for a more fun, convenient, and exciting malling experience!

For more information, visit SM Supermalls’ official website at https://www.smsupermalls.com/, or its Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts: @smsupermalls. 03/30/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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OPPO Philippines Launches OPPO F11 Pro, Elevates Photography and User Experience

April 2, 2019, 3:45 pm

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In a gathering filled with brilliance and breakthroughs, OPPO officially launched the new F11 and F11 Pro on March 27 in a star-studded event at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.

Successfully establishing the F series as the Selfie Expert, the F11 series showcases the upgrade from selfies to brilliant portraits by featuring a 48MP image sensor. This innovation will provide users with an unprecedented night photography experience. Software and hardware upgrades combine to improve battery life, gaming performance, and user experience. In addition, the F11 Pro boasts an uninterrupted full screen display made possible by a hidden front camera module.

Shining alongside the F11 Pro are the official ambassadors of the F11 Series: Issa Pressman, Laureen Uy, Marga Bermudez, Rosenthal Tee, Luke Landrigan, and Magic Liwanag. Selected with utmost criteria, these individuals’ unique stories embody what the F11 Series stands for: the ability to shine in the dark, no matter the circumstance.

“With every launch, OPPO ensures that we put to heart the needs of our Filipino market. Every innovation is made to uplift the consumer experience and that is what we have made with the F11 Series. Through the shift in focus from selfie expert to brilliant portraits, we provide our users the opportunity to shine in the dark, to tell their untold stories through stunning portraits, and ultimately inspire others. That is what OPPO is all about,” shared Jane Wan, Vice President of Marketing for OPPO Philippines.

From Selfie Expert to Brilliant Portrait

OPPO has worked for years to advance the field of selfie photography, and through the F11 series has taken the next step to propel users to capturing brilliant portraits. The F11 series is equipped with a 48 MP image sensor and F1.79 large aperture together with a 6P lens, the camera can sense more light when shooting in low light conditions, ensuring more details are captured. When capturing a night portrait, the included Tetracell technology analyzes and combines data from four adjacent pixels to achieve the equivalent of a single 1.6μm pixel. Twice the number of photosensitive pixels improves light sensitivity and allows users to capture clearer night portraits.

The F11 series also employs Ultra Night Mode and Dazzle Color Mode technologies. These technologies leverage AI and multi-frame noise reduction to achieve less noise, handheld stabilization, highlight suppression, and enhanced dynamic range. These all combine to enable users to capture levels of brightness and detail that normally exceed the limits of the human eye. When capturing a night portrait, the F11 series automatically distinguishes between a human face and the background, ensuring the human is the focus of the scene.

The F11 series not only captures excellent portraits with its rear camera, but also continues the “Selfie Expert” tradition of the F-series. Selfies taken with the F11 series are as natural and beautiful as ever.

A New Design Experience: From Trend to Art

OPPO advocates an aesthetic of "natural creation" and has captured the beauty of nature in the F11 Pro via breakthroughs in both materials and workmanship. OPPO is also the first smartphone manufacturer to create the first triple-color gradient design, Thunder Black. This unique design blends red and blue into classic black, akin to a meteor streaking across the night sky. OPPO also created a unique double-color gradient design, Aurora Green, which draws inspiration from vibrant blue oceans interwoven with lush green continents.

The F11 Pro comes equipped with a 6.5-inch full HD+ screen, featuring an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and a screen-to-body ratio of 90.9%. In particular, the F11 Pro features a hidden front camera module to free up space for its full screen display. The motor on the front camera modules has been thoroughly tested to ensure it can operate 100 times usage per day for 6 years without fail, thus ensuring a positive user experience.

The F11 series features a much more elaborate design, retaining the experience-optimized crescent design from the previous generation, but also adding a transparent, amber-colored hidden camera module. When the camera rises up, users are treated to a stunning visual experience.

All around Powerhouse with VOOC 3.0 and Hyper Boost Technology

The F11 series also succeeds in upgrading the overall user experience.

First, the F11 series comes equipped with a 4,000mAh battery which is 500 mAh higher than the previous F series smartphone. The brand new VOOC 3.0 flash charging technology is further improved to shorten charging time by 20 minutes. This means the F11 series can be charged within 80 minutes. Now, VOOC has over 90,000,000 users around the world.

The F11 series also reduces power consumption through optimized hardware and software technology. The F11 series contains a low-power MTK P70 CPU and ram-equipped display. Through this, the F11 series achieves a longer battery life via faster charging technology, a larger-capacity battery, and lower power consumption.

With regards to gaming, OPPO has independently developed its own performance acceleration engine called Hyper Boost, optimized for 11 popular mobile games, including PUBG and AOV. By optimizing the system resource mobilization plan, hardware resources can be utilized more effectively, resulting in faster game response, no disconnections, and no dropped frames. Meanwhile, OPPO has introduced two useful tools — Game Space and Game Assistant, providing gamers with a more immersive gaming experience.

The OPPO F11 Pro is also equipped with the new ColorOS 6 system, specially designed for full-screen smartphones. The innovative borderless design further increases ease of use. In addition, ColorOS 6 has multiple functions, including OPPO Cloud Service, Smart Assistant, and Gesture Navigation, allowing users to experience a smarter lifestyle.

Pre-order your own OPPO F11 Pro!

With the OPPO F11 Pro’s features, it surely is irresistible given its great price of P18,990. Pre-orders starts on March 28 with a free rock space MUSE Bluetooth speaker which is worth P2,499 It will be available for claiming at all OPPO stores and authorized dealers nationwide starting April 6, and it comes with a free screen warranty if claimed within the day.

We’re making it even more accessible through Home Credit, where customers can pre-order the F11 Pro at 0% interest, with 9 months and 12 months to pay. Customers can also avail the product at 0% interest and 12 months to pay with BDO and Metrobank credit cards as well.

The OPPO F11 Pro will also be available under Globe via Plan 1499 with no cash out, and Smart exclusive Plan 1099.

Head on to the nearest OPPO store and be one of the first to take brilliant portraits with the F11 Pro! For more information, please visit https://www.oppo.com/ph/. (The Lifestyle Portal)

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8 Reasons To Buy The New Honor 8C

April 3, 2019, 8:10 am

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Special camera effects, an App Twin feature, WiFi bridge and hassle-free online shopping exclusively on Shopee until April 6.

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, and global smartphone e-brand Honor Philippines have teamed up to bring the Honor 8C exclusively to Shopee for convenient online purchase from now until April 6.

The Honor 8C comes with a powerful Snapdragon 632 Chipset Processor, long-lasting 4000 mAh battery, a mesmerizing ‘Cat’s Eye’ design, and a ‘DND’ or do not disturb Mode for maximum gameplay experience. But that’s not all that the Honor 8C has to offer.

Here are eight more reasons to buy the Honor 8C:

1. Camera Augmented Reality (AR) effects

The Honor 8C has built-in 13MP + 2MP dual rear cameras and an 8MP front camera. These don’t just upgrade the quality of the photos, but also allows users to add playful AR stickers to their pictures. Users also have the option to use animated backgrounds for their selfies.

2. Powerful fingerprint scanner

Nowadays, fingerprint scanners can be found on almost all smartphones. The fingerprint scanner on the Honor 8C is conveniently located at the back for easy access. But it doesn’t just unlock the phone. It can also be used to answer calls, stop an alarm, pull down the notification bar, swipe through photos, and even take photos and videos.

3. Dual-sim functionality including an App Twin feature

Most dual sim phones in the mid-range category only allow for one sim to be connected to 4G data. Not with the Honor 8C as both sims can be on 4G. The phone also allows users to have two accounts for an application via the App Twin feature. Users can have two numbers and accounts for apps like Whatsapp and Facebook on one phone.

4. Single key navigation

Users can maximize the beautiful 6.26 inch FullView display by turning on the single key navigation in the settings. This takes out the navigation bar at the bottom allowing for a more unobstructed view of the display and easier single-handed use.

5. Blue light filter

Smartphones allow users to be ‘on’ all the time. However, prolonged exposure to screens have a negative effect on users’ health. The Honor 8C features a blue light filter, which reduces the strain on users’ eyes from continued screen exposure.

6. Smart resolution

Although the Honor 8C has a long-lasting 4000 mAh battery, it still has features that allow users to maximize the battery life further, like the smart resolution. Turning this on reduces the resolution from HD or HD+, allowing users to choose how to get the most out of their remaining juice.

7. WiFi bridge

Using a smartphone as a hotspot is not new, but the WiFi Bridge of Honor 8C allows users to turn their phones into hotspots, not by using up their data, but by sharing an existing WiFi network signal to others.

8. Enjoy convenient online shopping exclusively on Shopee

The best reason for buying the Honor 8C is that it is available online exclusively on Shopee for hassle-free shopping until April 6. It also offers a lot of practical and advanced features for the affordable price of ₱7,999.

Visit the Honor official store at https://shopee.ph/honorph.officialstore. Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play. 04/03/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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Ballet Manila: A Fun Mishmash of Modern and Classical Ballet

April 3, 2019, 8:21 am

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Ballet Manila recently closed its 23rd performance season with double header Deux—a fun mix of modern classical ballet set to the tunes of The Beatles and Chopin, held at the Aliw Theater, CCP Complex.

The first chapter of the show opened with classical vignettes featuring “Les Sylphides” also known as “Chopiniana” in Russia, a romantic white ballet that depicts a lone danseur (The Poet) surrounded by his muses—white-clad sylphs or air spirits dancing in the moonlight. While there is no plot, its lingering music by Frederic Chopin and lyrical choreography by Michael Fokine evoke the illusion of ethereal weightlessness which characterized the romantic era of ballet where technique is the focal point, especially the intricate pointe work of ballerinas. Other classical vignettes included Pas De Action and Diane et Acteon.

The first chapter of the show opened with classical vignettes featuring “Les Sylphides”, a romantic white ballet with the lingering music by Frederic Chopin and lyrical choreography by Michael Fokine which evoke the illusion of ethereal weightlessness which characterized the romantic era of ballet where technique is the focal point, especially the intricate pointe work of ballerinas

L-R: Costume designer for The Winding Road Jeffrey Rogador, Ballet Manila CEO and artistic director Lisa Macuja and Winding Road choreographer Martin Lawrance.

The second chapter opened with the thrilling contemporary number of The Winding Road set to the tune of The Beatles.

From this trance-like ambience, the second chapter of the show highlights the thrilling contemporary number of The Winding Road set to the tune of The Beatles. Choreographed by Martin Lawrance, both young and old surely enjoyed The Beatles hits such as as I Saw Her Standing There, Here, There and Everywhere, Something, The Long and Winding Road, She Loves You, and many more!

“Our 23rd performance season has been a series of highs, kicking off with Tour de Force and ending with our newest double header Deux,” said Ballet Manila CEO and artistic director Lisa Macuja-Elizalde. “We are very thankful for everyone’s continuous support for Ballet Manila and we are very thrilled to see everyone again on our 24th performance season.”

Ballet Manila is The Philippines’ Premiere Classical Dance Company. Under the leadership of Lisa Macuja-Elizalde, Ballet Manila has brought the magic of classical ballet to the farthest-flung regions of the country, as well as the important ballet capitals of the world. Ballet Manila also continuously innovates to provide its audience, clients, and business partners with a myriad of shows and performance options. 04/03/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal)

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