EdVenture hosts Open House for affordable, high-quality K-to-10 tutorials

Traditional schools often organize annual Open House events for parents looking for the right environment for their children’s education. These activities also allow educators to highlight their accomplishments and plans to discerning parents.

Following this practice, online learning platform EdVenture recently hosted its first virtual Open House to give parents access to high-quality yet affordable education for their children.

EdVenture offered a 50% discount on its package subscriptions, including one-on-one, one-hour tutoring sessions to students in Kinder to Grade 10 in their subject of choice from the following: Reading, Math, Science, English, Filipino, and Araling Panlipunan.

Check out these wow-worthy products you can avail this summer at 0% interest!

First time seeing a white sand beach? Wow! Enjoyed the rush of adrenaline of your first bungee jump? Wow! Witnessed a breathtaking view from the mountain you hiked? Wow! Satisfied your craving for a warm strawberry taho? Wow!

Whatever fun and exciting activity we do during summer, we Filipinos like to celebrate these special moments with a big WOW. As such, Home Credit Philippines, the country’s leading buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider, celebrates the summer season the same way.

Experience more wow moments this summer as Home Credit Philippines offers Filipino customers the biggest 0% interest shopping deal yet so far at The Great 0% Festival. Shoppers may enjoy limitless deals and promos of Home Credit’s wide selection of products from home appliances and furniture, gadgets and smartphones, bicycles and motorcycle accessories to electronics and hardware, sports equipment and apparel, and many more—all at 0% interest installments!

LG Announces the Winners of the LG Ambassador Challenge

Over the past few months, LG Electronics Philippines (LGEPH) has been collecting entries for the first ever local iteration of the LG Ambassador Challenge. The initiative, which was started with Korea Friends of Hope International (KFHI), is a first in the Philippines and affirms LG’s commitment to help deliver sustainable growth to local communities in the country. After reviewing all the entries, LG selected ‘Ride for Hope’ by Bahay Aruga and ‘Roof for Siargao’ by Red Charity Gala.

MPL Philippines announces new rules for Season 9 awards Fans can now vote for their favorite casters!

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League - Philippines (MPL-PH) is set to announce the MPL-PH Season 9 Grand Final MVP, Team of the Season, Rookie of the Season, and Best Casters/Panelists after the playoffs.

On May 1st after the grand finals, the Grand Final MVP will be awarded to a player from the champion team, provided that he had an outstanding performance during the match.

The Team of the Season award will be presented on May 4th. The team of the season will consist of players from different teams who have exhibited an outstanding performance based on the roles they assumed such as jungler, roamer, mid laner, gold laner, and exp laner.

World Vision’s 2021 in review: More than 300,000 Filipino children directly assisted

Christian relief, development, and advocacy agency World Vision in the Philippines recently released its Year 2021 impact report highlighting milestones of directly assisting thousands of  children and reaching millions of children through its various child-focused and community-based programs and advocacies implemented in over 30 provinces across the country.

World Vision National Director Rommel V. Fuerte shared, “In seeking and bearing witness to God’s kingdom, the ministry that we have built with all of our partners directly served more than 300,000 children by end of our fiscal year 2021. This is while the five national policies on child well-being World Vision has influenced to benefit  more than 32 million children in the Philippines.”

“God has been faithful to each and every one of us for enabling us to do so much, despite the limitations and challenges in year 2021,” said Eduardo C. Jimenez , last year’s Chairman of the Board of Trustees for World Vision Development Foundation, Inc. “We praise Him for giving us the opportunity to work alongside thousands of partners and volunteers across the country to make this happen.”

Shopee extends aid towards Typhoon Agaton Victims together with brand partners and Shopee Xpress

Last April 24, Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, together with its logistics arm Shopee Xpress, teamed up with NORVIC Drugs Corporation and NutriAsia to collect and deliver sanitation kits and refreshments to Visayans affected by Typhoon Agaton. These donations were repacked and distributed by Shopee Xpress volunteers in the area.

Teleperformance Philippines receives ISO 45001: 2018 certification for excellent occupational health and safety programs

Teleperformance Philippines gets ISO 45001: 2018 certification. Present during the ceremonies were (L-R) Rachel Cacabelos, TP Philippines VP for Human Resources and Communications & Marketing, SGS Sales Head Rose Mangubat, SGS Account Manager Nina Alejandro, TP Philippines Chief Operations Officer Joey Marquez, TP Philippines SVP for Human Capital Resource Management Jeffrey Johnson, and TP Philippines VP for Facilites & Administration Ed Punzalan

In line with their commitment to creating a safe workplace for all, Teleperformance (TP) Philippines, the global leader in outsourced omnichannel customer experience management, has been awarded the ISO 45001: 2018 certification.

ISO 45001 or the Occupational Health and Safety Management System Certification is the world’s first International Standard for occupational health and safety (OHS). It promotes a safe and healthy working environment by providing a framework that allows organizations to identify and reduce their OHS risks, reduce potential for workplace accidents and illnesses and improve legislative compliance.

TP Philippines worked together with Standard Global Services (SGS), testing, inspection and certification company, who helped audit the company. To achieve the certification, TP Philippines underwent intensive training and design, and put in place several health and safety precautions in their business sites such as training of personnel, including doctors, nurses, safety officers, and first aiders; auditing of welfare facilities such as clinic, gym, washing, and sleeping areas; and an emergency management plan development which includes an emergency response team, site emergency response kit and first aid station. Moreover, TP Philippines initiated Policies and Program for the prevention and control of HIV-AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Hepatitis B in the workplace.

Power All Day With Summerific Payday Offers From TECNO Mobile

You won’t believe all the awesome deals awaiting shoppers at TECNO Mobile’s Official Stores in Lazada and Shopee!

TECNO Mobile, knows exactly how to make payday weekend even more spectacular, with huge, hotter-than-summer deals on its best-selling mobile phones and accessories at the TECNO Mobile Flagship Store in Lazada and the TECNO Mobile PH Official Store in Shopee Mall. Staying true to its commitment to deliver innovative, high-performing smartphones to emerging markets, these offerings meet both the needs and budgets of TECNO Mobile’s consumers. The brand strives to enable every Filipino to experience advanced mobile technologies that enable them to stop at nothing in their pursuit of excellence, truly making TECNO Mobile the premium smartphone brand for all.

You can now receive e-sukli at SM, powered by PayMaya

Say goodbye to bulky coins and bills!

Receiving a handful of coins and bills as change can be pretty inconvenient, especially if you need to carry them around as you go about your day. Sure, you can stuff them neatly in your wallet or coin purse, but as they pile up, there should be another solution to hold your endless barya. 

And who hasn't encountered the perennial "meron po ba kayong exact amount" question when paying at the cashier? 

The good news now is there is e-sukli! Digital financial services leader PayMaya and the Philippines' largest department store, The SM Store, launched this innovative solution to make receiving change more convenient for shoppers. e-sukli allows customers to receive a change of up to P50 directly to their PayMaya accounts instead of taking bulky coins and bills from the cashier. 

Beyond Earth Day: 0917 Lifestyle, Revolve advocate sustainable fashion

 

Globe, along with many other companies, joined the world in the 52nd anniversary celebration of Earth Day on April 22, 2022. In line with its theme of “Investing in Our Planet,” Globe is rallying its customers to incorporate sustainable practices in their daily lives and actively care for the environment.

Their progressive urban wear brand 0917 Lifestyle recently collaborated with social enterprise Revolve for a special Sustainable Fashion Line. Using recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) bottles, they turned recycled plastics into t-shirts and tote bags.

The sustainable line includes a stylish unisex shirt made from 60% cotton and 40% recycled plastic bottles, with roughly 4 to 6 one-liter plastic bottles each.

Sam&Steff, Janine Danielle, and EJ De Perio lead WATERWALK RECORDS’ new releases for first quarter of 2022

WATERWALK RECORDS, a label under Sony Music, focused on bringing fresh Christian music to a new, streaming generation, features faith-based entertainment acts from the Philippines and across the Asian region. Crossing genre and denominational lines with songs that promote spiritual maturity and journey, the Christian record label announces its new music releases for the first quarter of the year.

Sam&Steff, a pop duo composed of Sam and Steff Evangelista, kicks off the trilogy of contemporary worship tunes. The newly formed music act recently wrote the praise anthem ‘Oh, Your Goodness!,’ which expresses “how overwhelmingly sweet it can be to experience what God’s goodness really means.”

According to the 19-year-old twins, the track serves as a “battle cry for people who are facing life’s uncertainty, chaos, and confusion, but still managed to hold on to the truth that God is here to stay and won’t ever let us go.”

Filipino hip-hop group PLAN B delivers a spellbinding crossover jam on “Love”

The 10-piece ensemble taps SB19’s PABLO as producer for their debut R&B/rap single

10-member hip-hop group PLAN B marks their highly anticipated debut with “Love,” their first official single under Sony Music Philippines.

The smooth, soulful track was arranged by SB19’s PABLO, who delivers his producer stamp with no-skips-required hook and signature swagger. In return, the newly formed mega-group breathes new life to the genre with a star-turning performance that serves as testament to their craft.

With an inescapable groove that seems built for vibing, PLAN B’s “Love” chronicles multiple failed attempts in pursuing someone on a romantic level.

K-Pop rock girl group Dreamcatcher drops sophomore album, [Apocalypse : Save us]

 

Watch the music video of their new single “Maison”

After much anticipation, Dreamcatcher finally drops their second album, ‘[Apocalypse : Save us]’ today via Sony Music Entertainment Korea. This is their second full-length album following the release of their first album ‘[Dystopia : The Tree of Language]’ two years ago, and approximately nine months since their EP ‘[Summer Holiday]’.

Dreamcatcher presents a 14-track filled album as they embark on a new journey, making way for their ‘Apocalypse’ trilogy.

Following Dreamcatcher’s ‘Dystopia’ series, the K-Pop rock group introduces their new ‘Apocalypse’ era. Their new album ‘Apocalypse : Save us’ is a desperate plea and cry to save the planet from ecological damage and global warming. The title track “MAISON” (translating to “home” in French) stays true to Dreamcatcher’s sonic identity and style based on rock genre and distortion bass. The track serves as a warning to the deafened ears and those who are turning a blind eye to the environmental concerns surrounding everyone’s home, the Earth. In addition, the album presents solo tracks of each member, which marks their first album involving all seven members’ songwriting.

UE Jam Sessions advocate for responsible voting on “PINTO” music video

 

The visuals send a strong message to all the voters of the upcoming 2022 elections 

The UE Jam Sessions are taking a stand for responsible voting.

The inspiring anthem “PINTO,” which encourages the youth to support candidates who are advocating for progress and genuine reform, is re-released with a music video directed by Vivian Tricia Rabano, a 16-year-old UE student.

The MV stars UE Teatro Silangan actors and actresses, and artists from UE Himig Silangan and Music Aficionados.

Filipino rapper Flict-G links up with PUBG MOBILE for “Bawal Sumuko Dito” music video

Smugglaz, Skant Vee, Hakob, and A$tro joins the patriotic rapper in the empowering music video for the youth.

Flict-G teams up with fellow rappers Smugglaz, Skant Vee, Hakob, and A$tro for the star-studded track “Bawal Sumuko,” considered to be PUBG MOBILE’s biggest collaboration of the year. Watch the full music video here.

Familiar PUBG MOBILE characters are brought to life in the music video, interspersed with Battle Royale scenes in-game. The artistic direction also features vibrant blues, pinks, and yellows hinting at the game’s 4th-anniversary celebration.

Flict-G is a Filipino rapper known in hip-hop circles for his patriotic rap and lyrics of resistance and inspiration. He encourages everyone, especially the youth to become the best version of themselves in the PUBG MOBILE story-inspired music video. The Microphone Mechanics and Cursebox production connect real-life adversities to in-game competition faced by gamers.

The BEST Case Scenario for Waste

●      Mondelēz International partners with Basic Environmental Systems and Technologies (BEST) to collect waste in Metro Manila

●      Bring your waste at select collection sites for points and treats

The journey of waste from your home can sometimes be a treacherous one. Ideally, waste from your home is brought to a Materials Recovery Facilities (MRF) where they are segregated according to type and diverted accordingly. However, according to Department of Environment and Natural Resources, in the Philippines only 35% of barangays have established and operational MRFs. This scenario can lead to waste being dumped illegally or even ending up in the oceans. Thankfully there is something we can all do to provide the best case scenario for waste.

Starting April 2022, Mondelēz International and Basic Environmental Systems and Technologies (BEST) are partnering to provide you more ways to properly manage your waste. Here’s how you can join:

‘Dare to Booya!’ realme 9 Pro+ Free Fire Limited Edition variant to launch in the PH at P2,000 OFF on April 25

realme is set to launch the world’s first Free Fire-themed smartphone on April 25, starting at only P18,990!

realme, the PH’s no. 1 smartphone brand for 2021^[1], is set to bring the limited edition realme 9 Pro+ in collaboration with Free Fire to the Philippines on April 25. Following the launch of the realme 9 Pro Series in March, this edition offers the flagship-level features of the realme 9 Pro+, along with exciting customizations inspired by the battle royale mobile game.

With the realme 9 Pro+ Free Fire Limited Edition, realme elevated its latest Number Series offering with design elements related to the Free Fire universe. In terms of product design, the back panel of the device was customized to reflect the game’s adventurous spirit with details reminiscent of the FF Knife, along with other iconic Free Fire branding elements. 

Aside from an upgraded exterior, each product comes with a customized box packaging that unfolds into a Free Fire universe map. In addition, Free Fire players can look forward to other freebies such as stickers, a Free Fire Magic Cube reward card, and a SIM-ejector pin in the form of the FF Knife.

SM Supermalls partners with MPL-PH for Season 9 playoffs

 

Leading shopping mall operator SM Supermalls has joined the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League - Philippines as one of its esports partners to provide fans an immersive viewing experience through select SM cinemas nationwide. This is the first-ever mobile esports event streamed through SM Cinema.

The retail giant will broadcast the Season 9 Playoffs in its SM cinemas from April 28th until the finals (May 1st). Ticket sells for only Php 170.00 per day, including free popcorn and MLBB freebies. Fans can purchase tickets from SM Cinema's official website, SM Cinema app, or the SM Cinema ticket booths.

See participating SM Cinemas below:

l  SM City San Lazaro

l  SM City Manila

l  SM City Sta. Mesa

l  SM City Taytay

l  SM City Masinag

l  SM City BF Parañaque

l  SM City Sucat

l  SM City Bicutan

"We are thrilled to join MOONTON Games to provide our customers and fans a viewing experience like no other. This is our way to help bring together MPL-PH fans and gamers alike as we further witness the strength of the Philippines in mobile gaming," said Joaquin L. San Agustin, Senior Vice President for Marketing, SM Supermalls

"MOONTON Games is honored to welcome SM Supermalls as one of our partners in bringing the best viewing experience for our fans. We hope our fans can enjoy watching the action-packed MPL-PH Season 9 playoffs and championship on a much bigger screen with friends and fellow gamers, as we slowly but surely and safely transition our online tournaments to offline events," said Lee Viloria, Esports Business Development Head, MPL Philippines.

Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), the official telco partner of the MPL-PH Season 9, will also be the internet provider for the screening of the playoffs to championships. It is a wholly-owned wireless communications and digital services subsidiary of PLDT, Inc., the Philippines’ largest and only integrated telco company.

Smart serves 96% of the country’s population with its combined 2G, 3G, 4G LTE and 5G network, providing mobile communications services, high-speed internet connectivity, and access to digital services and content to over 71.2 million Filipinos (as of Dec. 2021), through its commercial brands Smart and TNT. Smart also offers satellite communication services under the brand Smart World.

This year, official tech partner Samsung has also joined Paymaya as official sponsors. Meanwhile, Secretlab, Gilette, Everest Appliances, and J&T joined the roster of the official esports partners.

Get to know more about Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League - Philippines. Visit the following official social media platforms:

l  Website: https://ph-mpl.com/

l  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mplph.official

l  Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/552408582749930

l  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/MPLPhilippines

l  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mplph_official?lang=en

About MOONTON 

Established in 2014, MOONTON is a global video game company dedicated to gaming development, publication and esports. With more than 900 employees worldwide, the company operates offices in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong and mainland China. It has successfully launched a number of high-profile mobile games globally and has built long-term relationships with governments and esports organizations in more than 30 countries around the world. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is its current star game and the leading mobile multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game worldwide. 

About Mobile Legends: Bang Bang 

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is the most popular mobile Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game worldwide that brings communities together through teamwork and strategy. With over one billion installations and 100 million active monthly users, the award-winning game is among the top 10 most played in over 80 countries. With an extensive reach across the Asia Pacific region, the multiplayer is available in 139 countries with an expansive global esports presence. 

About Mobile Legends Esports 

Established in 2017, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Esports serves as a platform for players to pursue their dreams of becoming esports athletes and illuminate opportunities within the international esports ecosystem. MLBB Esports has since expanded to multiple leagues, including the MPL series hosted in Southeast Asia. 

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Upgrade your gadgets at Shopee’s Tech Showroom and win up to ₱135,000 worth of vouchers from realme, Philips, GameXtreme, and more!

 

Don't miss out on exciting rewards and huge discounts when you shop from your favorite tech brands at Shopee's Tech Showroom sale this April 20-23, 2022!

Upgrading your home with the latest appliances and gadgets can come with a hefty price tag. Luckily, Shopee is giving Pinoy techies a treat with its first Tech Showroom sale from April 20-23, where huge discounts from a wide assortment of electronics brands await. 

Even bigger rewards are in store for shoppers, with exciting vouchers to be given away by bestselling brands such as realme, Philips, GameXtreme, DJI, Deerma, and many more!

COMCO Southeast Asia, the only Philippine PR agency finalist in PRCA APAC Awards 2022, wins the highly coveted Purpose Award

Global award winning communications agency COMCO Southeast Asia, the only Philippine communications agency finalist in the prestigious Public Relations & Communications Association Asia Pacific (PRCA APAC) Awards 2022 wins the top award for the Purpose Category.

The Agency won the Purpose Award for Dear Survivor: COMCO Southeast Asia's Write to Ignite Blogging Project Season 2 which was co-presented by Eastern Communications and Jobstreet, sponsored by AirAsia, Xiaomi Philippines and supported by Teleperformance. The campaign was designed to motivate and spark hope to those who are strongly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic through the stories of bloggers and content creators across the Philippines.

The Public Relations and Communications Association Asia-Pacific (PRCA APAC) Awards 2022 is organized by the Public Relations and Communications Association Asia-Pacific (PRCA APAC), the world's largest professional PR body representing more than 35,000 PR professionals in 70 countries worldwide and a global advocate for public relations excellence. One of the major divisions of the esteemed awarding body is the Purpose Category which highlights a campaign's overall impact to its audience while also proving a strong link to company objectives.

BRAD logistics announces nationwide expansion to support SMEs

On-demand logistics solutions provider BRAD has unveiled plans to go nationwide this year to support the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), mainly homegrown businesses. 

BRAD spent the first quarter of the year covering Metro Manila and nearby provinces.  By the second quarter, it plans to expand to the rest of Luzon and then to Visayas and Mindanao in the second half of 2022. 

Currently, the company has more than 30 merchants in its portfolio and over 150 riders based in different localities. It expects to grow the number significantly with its ongoing expansion.

FedEx Express introduces a new suite of ancillary services to enhance customer experience

 

This new suite of ancillary services from FedEx is uniquely designed to provide customers with end-to-end shipping support which can be personalized based on specific business needs. 

FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE:FDX) and one of the world's largest express transportation companies, has recently introduced a new suite of ancillary services aimed at providing customers with complete, end-to-end shipping support – from palletizing, crating, and fumigation to transport services such as private truck use, dangerous goods handling, Sunday delivery, and special documents processing for bulk shipments.

AXA supports Save the Children Philippines for IWD

 

AXA Philippines marketing communications director Laura Del Rosario (left) turning over check donation to Save the Children senior manager for corporate partnerships Natalia Tabal.

In celebration of International Women’s Day, AXA donated USD5,000 to Save the Children Philippines as part of its pledge in a recent social media promotion that encouraged people to show their support and take part in the worldwide Break the Bias campaign. Save the Children, the world’s leading independent children’s organization, has been working in the Philippines for over four decades and is dedicated to helping children.

The promo also highlights AXA‘s partnership with Filipino-Japanese professional golfer and 2021 US Women’s Open champion Yuka Saso, who resonates with the brand’s “Know You Can” message, which underscores the brand’s continuing support for women in sports. This is rooted in the understanding that confidence is essential for people to achieve their goals.

Be future-ready and get the latest Nokia G50 5G thru Globe’s GPlan

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, made the new Nokia G50 even more accessible to Filipino fans through Globe Telecom, Inc.’s exclusive GPlan 1499. Better for the pocket and better for the planet, the Nokia G50 has a superior build quality, modern features and timeless design that lasts at an accessible price point. Its software security updates that keep the phone fresh for years let fans enjoy their phone for much longer.

GPlan with Nokia G50

Exclusively, the Globe plan 1499 with Nokia G50 5G offers customers unlimited calls and texts to all networks and landline, 10GB all access to data and 3GB GoWifi access monthly within the 24-month contract. The plan also includes three months subscription for standard VIP access to IQIYI.

Coco Domingo, Vice President of Globe Mobile Postpaid & International Business says “We are thrilled to have the Nokia G50 5G available across all the postpaid plans at very accessible cash outs. Powered by Globe’s pioneering mobile 5G network, this amazing handset will allow customers to experience mobile data connectivity in new and more exciting ways. Truly, a partnership made for greater.”

Score the best deals this summer at Home Credit’s Great 0% Festival

Over 1,000 items are available at 0% interest installments at all participating stores nationwide until May 31

Just when we thought summer couldn’t get any more exciting this year, the country’s leading buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider Home Credit Philippines offers Filipino shoppers 0% interest installments from its wide selection of over 1,000 items at its first-ever Great 0% Festival.

Starting April 11 until May 31, customers who wish to purchase their summer budol may get to avail of their chosen items through an affordable installment plan with Home Credit. For up to 3 different items in one loan contract, customers may choose a flexible payment term of 6, 12, 15, or 18 months at 0% interest at all participating stores nationwide. 

Make Your Summer Budol Worth It

Filipinos spend the summer season in all different ways. Some like to travel to places with their loved ones, while some spend most of their time at home just doing the things they love. But either way, there's one thing Filipinos love to do during summer-- shopping!

You can now pay your SSS and Pag-IBIG fees with ShopeePay

With ShopeePay, enjoy up to 25% cashback when you pay government billers.

Many of us need to pay fees to government agencies for employment, travel, and business requirements. At times, we spend almost half a day or more finishing our transactions—from physically going to the offices, banks or payment centers to filling out forms and lining up. The good news is that ShopeePay, Shopee’s integrated mobile wallet, has made paying government bills more convenient and rewarding .

If you’re a member of SSS and Pag-IBIG, chances are you contribute and pay dues to these agencies on a regular basis. With ShopeePay, you can now conveniently pay your government bills, including SSS and Pag-IBIG, from the comfort of your homes and avoid the long lines at government offices or payment centers. On top of the convenience and security that digital payments provide, you also get up to 25% cashback when you pay government billers with ShopeePay. With this cashback offer, you can reduce the cost associated with your bills and add the amount to your savings.

realme Pad Mini 3GB+32GB WiFi variant to launch at P1,500 OFF starting April 20

Coming off of the successful launch of the realme Pad Mini earlier this month, the brand continues to prove that #MiniIsPowerful with the arrival of the tablet’s 3GB+32GB WiFi variant, starting at only P7,490 this Wednesday.

Coming off of the successful launch of its latest tablet earlier this month, realme, the PH’s no. 1 smartphone brand for 2021^[1] announced the arrival of the 3GB+32GB WiFi variant of the realme Pad Mini.

Designed to provide excellent entertainment and productivity at the palm of your hands, the realme Pad Mini is the ideal multimedia companion for your digital needs. In addition to being one of the slimmest and lightest tablets in its price segment with its 7.6mm Ultra Slim Design and 8.7’’ Large Display, it comes with other dynamic features such as the powerful Unisoc T616 Processor for effortless multitasking, an 8MP Ultra Wide-Angle Rear Camera and Dual Stereo Speakers for optimal video streaming, and a 6400mAh Mega Battery with 18W Quick Charge for longer use.

Home Buddies ‘Mayora’ signs up with KROMA Entertainment’s NYMA as exclusive talent

Home Buddies Facebook community and Nobi Home founder Frances Cabatuando is now an exclusive talent of Kroma Entertainment’s NYMA.

This diligent digital creative is “Mayora” to the 3-million strong Home Buddies Facebook community, which became a hit among kapitbahays looking for ways to make their living quarters better while staying at home. 

The community was borne out of Frances’ Instagram account, Nobi Home, where she shares home improvement stories, solo living tips, and home finds. It was created two years ago at the height of the pandemic.

This isKwela online community, EdVenture to give away free 500 single tutorial sessions for parents

To catalyze educational transformation through technology, Globe’s online education community This isKwela and online learning platform EdVenture are giving away free 500 single tutorial sessions for parents on April 21, 2022.

“With most schools deploying online learning due to the pandemic, we want to elevate learning by equipping parents with an additional learning tool to ensure that their children do well in school while at the same time providing additional income to hundreds of Filipino educators who either lost their jobs or experienced reduced salaries due to the pandemic,” said Sarah Cortes, Head of EdVenture Learn Group.

KD Dizon, Head of Globe Business, MSME Group, said the initiative can show students and parents how technology can be a tool to boost learning, instead of a hindrance to education.

Global superstar Camila Cabello’s new album, Familia out now!

Cabello also shares video for new video “Psychofreak,” featuring Willow via MTV global premiere

After building anticipation around the world, three-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated, multi-platinum, and chart-topping singer/songwriter Camila Cabello presents her anxiously awaited third full-length album, Familia, via Epic Records today. Listen to FAMILIA—HERE.

To celebrate the record’s arrival, the music video for Camila’s “psychofreak” [feat. Willow] made its global broadcast premiere on MTV Live, MTVU and across MTV’s global network of channels, as well as on the Paramount Times Square billboards. Watch the music video for “psychofreak”—HERE. The visual pops off as a cinematic event in its own right and opens up the world of Familia. Following its premiere, YouTube will host a YouTube Afterparty at 10:05am ET. YouTube Premium afterparties are Premium-exclusive live streams with artists. They’re an opportunity for YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Premium members to engage in real time with their favorite artists who host a video feed and live chat.

Any Name’s Okay drops summer-themed music video of “Yugto”

 

The MV also stars acclaimed indie actress Elora Españo

Filipino alternative pop outfit Any Name’s Okay has finally released the music video of “Yugto,” their first official single under Sony Music Philippines.

Shot from the perspective of an anonymous lover, the visuals take viewers to the coastal scenery of Sambal Beach Farm in Botolan, Zambales—the backdrop to a cute, romantic story helmed by Ria Red.

“Our co-manager and beloved director, Ria Red, was the one who came up with the idea of making the music video take a different point of view as compared to other videos,” the five-piece band shares in an official statement. “Since the song is very much a love song sung in a first person POV, the video followed Ria’s vision of making it a story but told through the eyes of someone in a long-term relationship, who took the time and effort to get to know their partner, and is now wholly committed to them.”