Wednesday, August 28, 2024

realme 13 Pro Series 5G now available in PH along with other realme AIoT devices

Enjoy Ultra Clear AI with realme 13 Pro Series 5G and elevate the experience with the realme Buds T310 and realme Watch S2

The long-awaited realme 13 Pro Series 5G has officially been unveiled  in the Philippines on Wednesday, August 28. Alongside the all-new realme 13 Pro 5G and realme 13 Pro+ 5G are the newest realme AIoT products to keep the Squad company: the realme Buds T310 and realme Watch S2.

The product launch commenced at the annual FanFest 2024 that was open to the public, held in Gateway Mall II, and was also live-streamed via realme’s Facebook page. Aside from witnessing the product unveiling, the Squad who attended the on-ground event got the chance to check out the new realme devices first-hand at the experiential booths. On top of this, fans enjoyed freebies and prizes upon completing the activities at the venue.

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

SB19's PAGTATAG! THE DOCUMENTARY, out in Philippine cinemas today!

 

The P-Pop kings open up about tour setbacks and career challenges on new documentary film

SB19’s highly anticipated film, PAGTATAG! THE DOCUMENTARY marks its nationwide theatrical debut today!

The much-buzzed documentary provides an inside look into the group's collective and individual experiences on tour, while trying to navigate their ascension to global pop stardom with crippling fear of anxiety and pressure.

Aside from chronicling the P-Pop powerhouse’s journey as they “move forward to a new era of music, career, and emancipation,” the concert documentary also unravels never-before-seen moments that put their resilience and commitment to the test.

Watch the trailer here

“Part of what makes the film even more special is that it doesn’t sugar-coat the learnings and experiences that we’ve endured during the entire era of the PAGTATAG! tour and album release,” SB19 shares in a press statement. “The year-long run was filled with multiple setbacks that added mental and emotional distress. But as the title explains it best, the documentary will show how we bounced back from the adversities in life and career, and how we managed to mount a series of shows despite going through a lot of internal and collective struggles. We hope that through this movie, we will be able to inspire our A’TIN to become stronger and more resilient when they face a similar ordeal in a not-so-distant future.”

SB19’s PABLO, who currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of 1Z Entertainment, emphasized that they’ve always thought about producing a documentary that captures the story behind the stage and the little moments that define the human aspects of mounting a tour of this scale and ambition.

“We’re grateful to First Light Studios and Jed Regala for helping us turn our vision into a reality,” PABLO reveals. “We’re lucky to have a team that understands the power of collaboration.”

The exclusive screenings will take place from August 28 to September 1 in cinemas nationwide.

Just recently, SB19 emerged triumphant in Billboard’s Fan Army Face-off, winning for the second consecutive year against some of the biggest and most iconic international music stars. The chart-topping five-piece act garnered 56.3 percent of the votes during the final round, beating Barbadian mega-star Rihanna. The GENTO hitmakers also represented the Philippines in Billboard Korea’s “Billboard K POWER 100” in Seoul yesterday (August 27), receiving the Voices of Asia Award for their groundbreaking contribution in putting Filipino music to the global stage.

Get your PAGTATAG! THE DOCUMENTARY tickets here.

ABOUT SB19

SB19 is a multi-awarded five-member boy group from the Philippines. The group is composed of Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin and debuted in October 2018 with their single ‘Tilaluha.’ They gained popularity with their second single ‘Go Up’. Since their debut, SB19 has amassed fans (A’TIN) across the globe and was recognized by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts as the Philippine’s Youth Ambassadors. The “SB” in SB19 stands for “Sound Break,” which represents their aspirations of disrupting the music scene and bringing Filipino music and culture into the international spotlight. SB19 broke into the global spotlight as the first Southeast Asian and Filipino act to be nominated in the Billboard Music Awards as Top Social Artist in 2021. They are also the first Filipino act to land on the international Billboard Social 50 and Next Big Sound Charts. Their latest release, "GENTO", debuted at #8 on the Billboard World Digital Sales Charts.

SB19 is self-managed by 1Z Entertainment, a company built and managed by the members of SB19.

Website: https://www.sonymusic.co.jp/artist/SB19

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm4v7afBTnJKRm4SlfHJzyg

X: https://twitter.com/SB19Official

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialsb19

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialsb19

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Thursday, August 15, 2024

Orange Magazine celebrates 14 years of bringing fresh, engaging stories

Orange Magazine, a trailblazing online publication that seamlessly blends the best of traditional media, recently celebrated its successful 14th anniversary at the Rooftop of Joy Nostalg Hotel & Suits Manila, with good people, good food, and many exciting prizes. 

Celebrating the momentous milestone were 24 bloggers and influencers. The night became possible through the support of 95 sponsors.

Orange Magazine is the brainchild of Jessie Bunyi Villanueva, fondly known as Jeman, an avid magazine collector who previously worked as a tabloid correspondent and as an Events, Media, and Promotions Coordinator for a couple of musicians and for an international print magazine publication. The publication chose Orange as its name since it boasts content that is always fresh, relevant, and authentic. Orange is also the color of dawn, which means a new day, a fresh start. It has been consistently on the Top 100 Best Philippine Blogs and Websites list.

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Philippines Nominated For Three Categories At The International Travel Awards 2024

Wedding photo credits to Santa Fe Beach Club

The Philippines has been nominated in three categories in the 2024 International Travel Awards – an annual program recognizing top-performing institutions in the Tourism and Hospitality industry, including tourism boards and tourism attractions.

“We welcome the good news of the Philippines’ nominations as Best Beach Destination, Best Island Destination, and Best Wedding Destination at the prestigious 2024 International Travel Awards. We are grateful for the global recognition of the quality and performance of the Philippine tourism industry resulting from the collective hard work, dedication, and innovative approach of our tourism stakeholders and workers,” said Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco.

HONOR 200 Pro is Sold Out, to restock soon

Due to extreme demand, the AI Portrait Master HONOR 200 Pro sold out not long after its launch

With a guarantee of restocking soon, leading global smartphone devices provider HONOR announced that the flagship killer smartphone HONOR 200 Pro is officially sold out. The AI Portrait Master has been capturing the hearts of Filipinos since its launch and the wild first day sale last July 27, 2024.

“This is a good problem for us, to be honest. Filipinos are getting more and more meticulous now in choosing their smartphones and it’s such a delight to see that they trust us. We are very confident with the performance of HONOR 200 Series and we will for sure replenish our stocks nationwide,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng.

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Stories of the Road explores possible origin stories behind the Banaue Rice Terraces

When and how did the early Ifugaos make the Banaue Rice Terraces? A new documentary from Stories of the Road aims to answer this question by asking some locals in the Ifugao Province about the history of this agricultural landmark ingrained in Philippine history and culture. 

The documentary features impressive drone shots of the rice terraces and its surrounding area. Moreover, the team behind Stories of the Road, composed of its director, Eric Gamorot, producer, Rhett Paul Bolivar, production assistant, John Paul Bolivar, and writer, Marky Ramone Go, immersed themselves in the vibrant culture of the locals as they tried to uncover the truth behind the origins of the rice terraces.

Monday, August 12, 2024

Three Filipino Talents take center stage in By Request: Your Playlist Live Onstage at the Music Musuem

Three Filipino talents – Dessa, Troy Laureta and DK Tijam – will share the stage for the first time in a one-night concert, “By Request: Your Playlist Live Onstage,” August 16, 8PM at the Music Museum.

The concert will be mounted by DK Talents and Orange Magazine in cooperation with Backstage Entertainment.

This is not the first time for Dessa to perform with DK. Aside from doing online shows with him in Kumu, she was able to invite him to Las Vegas (Nevada) when she had a show in one of the Filipino bars there. She again performed with DK in her recent show in Los Angeles (California).

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Gear Up for Productivity and Entertainment: Logitech's Big 8.8 ‘Ang Dali Dali’ Sale on Shopee Offers Up to 55% off, vouchers, free shipping and more!

Get ready to upgrade your tech game with Logitech's amazing deals on Shopee's 8.8 Double-Digit Sale!

From August 8 to 9, enjoy up to 55% OFF on a wide selection of Logitech's top products, plus exclusive vouchers and free shipping. Whether you're setting up a home office, enhancing your gaming experience, or simply looking for the best tech accessories, Logitech has something for everyone.

Here are the must-have products you can't miss during this sale:

First Ever Modified Eco-Friendly Tourist Rest Area to rise in Bicol Region


From left to right: TIEZA OIC Assistant Chief Operating Officer Jeoffrey Macalalad, Tabaco City Mayor Cielo Krisel Lagman, DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, Vice Governor Glenda Ong Bongao, and DOT Regional Office V Director Herbie Aguas sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the sustainable Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in Tabaco City.

The Department of Tourism (DOT) marked a significant advancement for Bicol's tourism sector with the groundbreaking and signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the region's inaugural Tourist Rest Area (TRA), led by Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and Tabaco City Mayor Cielo Krisel Lagman.

This was the first TRA in the Philippines to receive the modifications of the flagship tourist facility being constructed by the DOT, through the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) across strategic locations, with features of solar panel roofing, a rainwater harvesting system, among other eco-friendly features.

The ceremonies took place on Wednesday (July 31) at the picturesque Hiraya Manawari Nature Park, which boasts stunning views of the iconic Mayon Volcano.

Filipino artists Maki, Munimuni, crwn, bird. and Muri to join AXEAN Festival 2024 in Bali, Indonesia

The inaugural event unveils its initial round of programming, which includes the addition of a songwriting camp

After mounting successful in-person events in Singapore for two consecutive years (2022-2023), AXEAN announces its return in a new tropical destination thousand miles away from its former homebase.

Filipino artists such as chart-topping R&B artist Maki, indie-folk collective Munimuni, electronic producer crwn, dream-pop band bird. and soul-jazz chanteuse Muri lead the first wave of acts performing at the international music festival which will take place in Bali, Indonesia, from September 28-29, 2024.

The first intra-regional music showcase event in Southeast Asia gears up for another meaningful convergence at the Jimbaran Hub, located on the southern tip of the island, and surrounded by breathtaking greenery and sunset views.

Monday, August 5, 2024

Visa expands consumer choice with e-wallet partnerships in the Philippines and Southeast Asia

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, is actively supporting Southeast Asia's journey into becoming a cashless society. As mobile wallet usage grows in the region, Visa enhances consumer options by enabling cardholders to use their cards directly with merchants or e-wallets such as Maya and GrabPay in the Philippines.

Jeff Navarro, Visa Country Manager for the Philippines, said: “Visa’s research found that in the Philippines, 87% of surveyed respondents have used their mobile wallets in the last 12 months[1]. Our partnerships with e-wallets in the Philippines enable Visa cardholders to cash in their wallets using their cards issued in the Philippines, which is in alignment with the growing preference for cashless transactions in the Philippines. These partnerships provide consumers with more choices and support small businesses by enhancing their ability to accept payments, keeping pace with the expanding use of digital payment methods like cards and mobile wallets. At Visa, we're committed to broadening access to diverse digital payment options that are seamless and secure, to promote financial and digital inclusion."

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