Realme to Double Global Smartphone Shipments to 50 Million in 2020

Fastest-growing smartphone brand realme is setting its sights on doubling its 25+ million global smartphone shipments in 2019, entering the 5G space and introducing new realme devices with unprecedented features and performance to hit 50 million units this year.

Realme founder and CEO Sky Li announced during the launch of the first realme 5G smartphone, realme X50, that the brand is gearing up to grow its global shipments by more than 100 percent this year after it recorded 500 percent year-on-year (YOY) growth in 2019.

“The smartphone industry is a very competitive market where brands come and go, and it is fiercely growing as we speak. As a young brand, realme is optimistic it will surpass all the challenges in the industry and continue broadening our market footprint with the youth as our number one motivation. We at realme will only keep moving forward and offer real value products to all,” Li added.

Get lucky this Chinese New Year with PayMaya’s amazing cashback deals!

Use PayMaya to shop and send digital Ang Pao to ring in the Year of the Metal Rat!

Gong xi fa cai! It’s time to usher in prosperity and good luck this Year of the Metal Rat. Whether you’re shopping or giving Ang Pao to your loved ones, PayMaya is making your Chinese New Year celebration more rewarding.

Sharing best wishes to celebrate Chinese New Year with Ang Paos? Make it digital!

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Make the Year of The Rat extra sweet with a Mickey Mouse themed Goldilocks cake!

Many Filipinos welcome the Chinese New Year with many practices that are said to bring good luck for the coming year. Traditions such as Dragon and Lion Dances, AngPao, fireworks, and delicious tikoy cakes are staples during this celebration.

Goldilocks, the country’s number one bakeshop, is happy to release their limited-edition Chinese New Year Theme Cake made especially for the year of the Metal Rat. There is no better way to celebrate than with the world’s most famous mouse, Mickey Mouse!

Goldilocks is the authorized licensee of Disney theme cakes in the country.

Araneta City tops off the country’s first ever ibis Styles Hotel

Araneta City, the City of Firsts, officially welcomes the first ibis Hotel brand in the country with a ceremonial topping-off of the ibis Styles Hotel last Monday, January 20, 2020.

The ibis Hotel brand was developed by the international hospitality company Accor, based in France, as an affordable yet creative brand for both leisure and business travelers. The Araneta Group brings the brand to the Philippines via a 15-storey hotel along General Roxas Avenue, one of the latest additions to Araneta City’s growing offerings.

MOMOLAND kicks off 2020 as MYX Celebrity VJs for January

Filipino “Merries” are welcoming the new year with delightful hearts as their favorite South Korean girl group MOMOLAND graces MYX for the whole month of January as Celebrity VJs.

Nancy, JooE, Ahin, Jane, Nayun, and Hyebin—who have notable hits of their own such as “BBoom BBoom” and “BAAM”—will bring in the freshest tunes and music videos on the number one music channel. The group recently released their newest song “Thumbs Up” and the ladies are set to star on a travel show that will see them going around the country and immersing themselves in the Filipino culture.

EastWest Signs Strategic Partnership with Nissan to Increase Financing Options for Customers

(L-R): Edgardo Obias, Nissan Philippines Inc. General manager for Marketing; Atsushi Najima, Nissan Philippines Inc. President and Managing Director; Jacqueline S. Fernandez, EastWest Senior Executive Vice President & Consumer Lending Head; Jocelyn C. Legaspi, EastWest First Vice President & Auto Loan Sales Head

In line with EastWest’s commitment of providing exceptional financial services to customers, EastWest has signed a strategic partnership with Nissan Philippines, to offer superior wholesale and retail customer financing options. Through special auto loan offers, EastWest customers can now conveniently realize their dreams of owning their favorite Nissan vehicles.

The signing and launch of Nissan Finance was done during the last quarter of 2019 and was graced by Jacqueline S. Fernandez, EastWest Senior Executive Vice President & Consumer Lending Head; Jocelyn C. Legaspi, EastWest First Vice President & Auto Loan Sales Head; Atsushi Najima, Nissan Philippines Inc. President and Managing Director; and Edgardo Obias, Nissan Philippines Inc. General Manager for Marketing.

SURPLUS re-opens at SM City Sta. Mesa

Go beyond stylish shopping as Surplus unveils its exciting new look at its SM City Sta. Mesa.

Illuminating the stores entrance is a bright Surplus signage that welcomes every shopper into a treasure trove of great fashion finds. Surplus stores latest look, which signals a brand new identity, invigorates the shopping vibe with curved walls and walk path that creates a seamless transition from one area to another. On the other hand, dark gray floor tiles form a circular spot at the mid-part of the store to emphasize the merchandise mix.

Experience a Mega Festival Vibe!

Join Mega Global’s fun activities during the Sinulog and Dinagyang festivals

Two grand and iconic festivals – the Sinulog and Dinagyang – are celebrated in the Philippines every January, and Mega Global is adding to the fiesta atmosphere with its festive line-up of activities.

The recently concluded Sinulog Festival, the world-famous Cebu celebration in honor of the Sto. Nino, is known for its colorful dance rituals and giant street parades that attracts people from all over the world.  Mega Global joined the festivities last weekend with its colorfully decorated Grand Float Entry with marine creatures called, “Pasasalamat sa Masaganang Huli” – which won first prize in the Sinulog Grand Float Parade.