The Sweetest Success for Estela Belen

When faced with challenging circumstances or seemingly impossible choices, there are only two categorical responses: fight or flight. Almost every person in the world has experienced being at such a decisive moment. For Estela Belen, it was when her husband of 25 years suddenly died. She was 44 years old then, and was suddenly faced with the responsibility of maintaining a household and raising 13 children… by herself. Difficult as things may seem, she chose to fight.

All throughout her married life, Estela has always been a housewife. While she managed most of their domestic affairs, she had no job experience whatsoever, and was relying on her husband for their household’s financial resources. When her husband suddenly passed away, she knew she had to provide the financial support that was now lacking. She needed a source of income, especially since 11 of her kids were still going to school then.

In her search for employment, a good friend led her to become a financial advisor for Philam Life, the largest insurance company in the Philippines. She went through the motions and found that her natural management aptitude, with running her 13-plus-one household, was helpful to the job.

It was, of course, a rough start because she had no background on the insurance industry, but she trudged on and learned what she could as quickly as possible. She also had to make the transition from being a housewife to a career woman, which was no small feat. She struggled to balance her new working life with her family life, but she persevered -- selling insurance policies and providing very good service to her clients for her clients. Eventually, through hard work and pure grit, Estella was able to work her way up to become a bona fide top earner, an achiever in her industry.

Fast forward to the present -- twenty one years after taking on the job, Estella was awarded with one of the company’s highest and most elusive honors: Top Associate of the Year. This accolade is given to the financial advisor with the highest premiums in one year

Her exceptional work ethic and her positive outlook contributed a lot to her success. Through her earnings and performance bonuses, she was able to financially support her children, all of whom are grown up and some of whom chose to work with her at Philam Life. Thanks to the schedule flexibility of being a financial advisor, she did not have to take too much time away from her family.

Estella is proud of how far she has come in the company, but remains humble, choosing instead to focus on the good that her work brings to her clients. “More than anything, it feels fulfilling,” Estella said. “I get to help my clients with their financial planning, to give them peace of mind and security about their financial future, at the same time, I also get to help my family. It’s a happy, win-win situation for all,” she concluded.

Estella has proven to be the personification of perseverance, tenacity, and determination and she is eager to continue her work with Philam Life for years to come.

ARP 2016 with my manager Rick Jared Belen, VIP client Susana M. Ipapo, and my secretary James Y. Sunico

(L-R standing)) Ma. Katrina B. Licudine (1), Enrico C. Belen, Jr. (2), Ria B. Trillo(3), Rachel B. Salapa (6) Eve Stella B. Valdez(grand daughter 8), Susana M. Ipapo (VIP client), Eric C. Belen(5), Estela C. Belen, Kris C. Belen (7), Kristal C. Belen (11), Ma. Estela B. Valdez(12), Maura Luz c. Belen (13).
(Kneeling center) Francis C. Belen (9),
(Kneeling L-R) Dan Louie O. Salapa(son in-law to #6), Rick Jared C. Belen (8), Charles C. Belen (10), James Y. Sunico (Personal Secretary).

(L-R) Ma. Katrina Belen-Licudine, Enrico Belen, Jr., Ria belen-Trillo,Richard Belen,Eric Belen,Rachel Belen-Salapa,Kris Belen,Rick Jared Belen,Francis Belen,Charles Belen,Kristal Belen,Ma. Estela Belen-Valdez,and Maura Luz Belen.

Casa Italia’s HEARTy Treat This Valentine’s Day!

If you haven’t eaten your way across Italy yet, and you’re on a quest for a romantic place to awaken your senses this Valentine’s Day, find your way to Casa Italia and take pleasure in their premium Italian pizzas, now served with a twist!

Make way for Casa Italia’s “V-Day” special- as it serves up authentic heart-shaped pizzas! Using only the finest and freshest ingredients, the house’s variety of uniquely styled treats perfectly complements the season of love.

Heart-cut Quattro Formaggi Pizza

Your taste of Italian cuisine starts off with the heart-cut Quattro Formaggi Pizza – blended layers of four of the world’s most famous cheeses: Cheddar, Formaggio Bianco, Emmental, and Mozzarella.

Sure to fancy the palate with every bite is Casa Italia’s version of Mexicano Pizza. Made with ground beef, lettuce and chips arranged delicately atop a bloody red sauce, this heart-molded creation makes for a crunchy surprise.

Love is in the air for those who want a mix of sweet and salty with the Parma Peach Premium Pizza- flattened heart dough oozing with mushroom garlic cream sauce and graced by a combo of prosciutto parma ham and sliced sweet peaches.

A panoply of sumptuous Italian pizza selection at Casa Italia wouldn’t be complete without the heart-shaped Uovo and Mushroom Pizza – equally-salty eggs and fresh Shiitake and White Button mushrooms layered on top of white cream sauce, championing one’s ultimate Valentine’s Day food list.

And when your plates are all cleared, take your authentic Italian experience further with Casa Italia’s signature comfort food this month– the Valentine gelato concoctions.

Red Velvet gelato

A “love at first bite” promise can be had in every scoop of Red Velvet gelato – a sweet mix of already luscious Cream Cheese gelato and tidbits of all-time favorite Red Velvet cake.

White Chocolate Raspberry gelato

Another flavor sure to grip your hearts is the White Chocolate Raspberry gelato- a medley of smooth White Chocolate gelato with raspberry coulis topped with almond shavings.

Have a taste of Italy and romance this Heart’s Day and find your way to this must-see hotspot located at Forbes Town Road, Burgos Park at Bonifacio Global City and at The Block in SM North EDSA, Quezon City.

HOOQ, welcomes the arrival of the Year of the Fire Rooster with a free screening of MANO PO 7: CHINOY at the Globe Iconic Store

HOOQ Hangouts presents the block screening of Mano Po 7: Chinoy at the BGC Globe Ampitheatre last February 4.  Mano Po leading stars Richard Yap and Jean Garcia together with HOOQ and Globe executives graced the event.

MANO PO 7: Chinoy features a star-studded ensemble cast led by Richard Yap, Jessy Mendiola, Enchong Dee and Jake Cuenca. It also stars Jean Garcia, Eric Quizon, Kean Cipriano, Janella Salvador and Marlo Mortel. Mano Po 7 is fresh from it’s theatrical release last December.

HOOQ Hangouts, presented by Globe Live in cooperation with Samsung, is a series of outdoorscreening events that showcases HOOQ’s vast library of carefully curated content.

“We chose Mano Po 7 for this month’s HOOQ Hangouts not only to celebrate the Chinese New Year but also to emphasize that HOOQ will be the first to have the newest local movies after their theatrical run,” says  Jane Cruz-Walker, Country Manager of HOOQ Philippines.

“Now movie fans don’t have to wait as long since we will try to make it available on HOOQ as soon as possible.Mano Po 7 whichwas released in cinemas last month will be on HOOQ by this summer.” adds Walker.

HOOQ subscribers can now enjoy over1,200 Filipino movies spanning almost five decades of film making, and over 4,000 hours of local television leaving other video-in-demand services way behind in terms of Filipino content.

Among the most anticipated movies that will soon be available only to HOOQ subscribers include; CampSawi, I Love You To Death, That Thing Called Tanga Na, My Rebound Girl, The Escort, Bakit Lahat ng Guwapo May Boyfriend?, Working Beks and Mano Po 7: Chinoy.

In addition, viewers can also watch catch up episodes of the latest GMA 7 TV series including Alyas Robinhood; Someone To Watch Over Me; Meant To Be; Ika-Anim na Utos and more in the coming months.

“As the exclusive presenter of the Metro Manila Film Festival, we will soon have the 2016 MMFF top grosser Die Beautiful and the Nora Aunor starrer Kabiseraavailable on HOOQ. The rest of the entries will also soon find its way onto HOOQ!” Says Jeffrey Remigio, HOOQ Philippines 

THE HUB OF HOMEGROWN CONTENT

Besides having thousands of foreign movies and TV series, HOOQ is the prime destination for Filipino entertainment on demand with the largest library of local movies amongst any video-on-demand service in the country.

“Pinoy films and TV shows are closest to our hearts because it tells the stories of our lives and we can all relate to them.  That’s why it’s so importantly for us to continuously enrich our growing library with more quality local content from the top Philippine production studios,” Cruz-Walker added. “One of which is Erik Matti’s On The Job:The Series, co-produced with Globe Studios, which will be the very first local production to be exclusively shown on a video on demand service.” 

From romantic flicks such as JaDine’s Diary ng Panget and This Time, John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo One More Chance, Close To You and The Mistress; Pinoy action blockbusters such as On The Job, Muro Ami, FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano; thrillers Feng Shui, Sukob, Shake Rattle and Roll series and The Healing; to comedies like Sisterakas, Kimmy Dora, Wang Fam, My Amnesia Girl and Girl,Boy,Bakla, Tomboyare all on HOOQ.

HOOQ is also home to a rich collection of independent titles such as Metro Manila, Sonata, Six Degrees Of Separation From Lilia Cuntapay, Zombadings, Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros; and the works of top Filipino directors such as Erik Matti, Peque Gallaga, Aureus Solito, Jade Castro, Real Florido and award-winning writers Moira Lang, Antoinette Jadaone and Michiko Yamamoto.

HOOQ has over 10,000 movies and TV shows available for streaming or download. Globe At Home customers can get up to 6 months access to HOOQ with plans P1,299 and up, while Globe mobile customers can also get up to 6 months trial on selected prepaid and postpaid plans.   You may also visit www.hooq.tv to sign up for a 7-day free trial. 

HOOQ, starts the New Year with a bang with the #HOOQTimeAnytime Hong Kong Getaway Promo

All you have to do is show us where you HOOQ!

Do you do it in bed or while you’re exercising on the treadmill? Do you HOOQ in the morning while having breakfast or when you’re stuck in traffic on the way home?

Wherever or whenever you spend your HOOQ time, those special moments can win you and your friends a trip to Hong Kong Disneyland!

Take a photo of your best and most creative HOOQ moments and post them on Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram. Tag HOOQ’s official accounts and use the #HOOQTimeAnytime hashtag. Just make sure your account is set to public!

Every Monday, HOOQ will choose the most deserving entries to win some awesome prizes and for the grand raffle draw the lucky winner will win a trip for 4 to Hong Kong Disneyland inclusive of a two-day pass to HK Disneyland including airfare, pocket money and accommodations! The Grand Prize will be picked via draw lots.

This promo is open to all active HOOQ subscribers (free and paid) who have availed of the service direct from the website or the app.

For complete details of the promo mechanics check out https://www.facebook.com/notes/hooq/hooqtimeanytime-promo-mechanics

So what are you waiting for? Download HOOQ now and enjoy the latest episodes of your favorite Superhero TV Series, binge watch on thousands of movies, and enjoy the largest collection of Filipino content available on any video on demand service.

M&M’s treat a lucky couple with a breath-taking helicopter ride to the scenic city of Tagaytay

- Love is literally in the air as M&M’s treat a lucky couple with a breath-taking helicopter ride to the scenic city of Tagaytay to enjoy the most romantic date this Valentine’s.

Traditionally, men are the ones who shower women with flowers and chocolates but this year with the help of #MMsFunFirstMove project, Jessa Bernales was the one who surprised her husband with a bouquet of flowers and an epic helicopter ride to an unforgettable date in Tagaytay.

This romantic surprise will surely take them, and their love to different heights, just ask the chopper pilot!

A moment of confusion followed by the euphoria of realizing his wife’s surprise

Aside from our grand winner, nineteen other romantics surprise their loved ones with the help of M&M’s Red, Green and Yellow.

M&M’s Red and his boy band make the winners’ significant others swoon and blush with their ‘kilig’-infused songs and charming demeanor. M&M’s Yellow, on the other hand delivers a big surprise, with the perfect cuddle buddy that will always remind them of the feeling of being in love - a giant teddy bear! And to take it up a notch, M&M’s Green brings along a hot real-life cupid!  The hottie with the arrows shower the winning couples with gifts and affection.

Congratulations to all the lucky winners of M&M’s Fun First Move Project. And don’t fret, you can still spoil your loved ones this Valentine’s day, show how sweet you are and gift them with M&M’sand your undying adoration.

The Promo ran from January 9 to February 5 2017. For more updates, visit www.facebook.com/MMsPhilippines.

Chinese Marriage and Broken Mirror

When a marriage is falling apart, should you stay or should you go?

Will life be better alone, even if that means single motherhood? Or is every marriage still worth sticking with, however troubled when you have kids to compromise.

These were the questions I had years ago. It was a tough decision for me and my kids,  however tough decision I made. It made me a better person that I am today.

I had the privilege of attending Coylee Gamboa's Broken Mirror book launch on Jan 27, (Chinese New Year) at Manila Opera Hotel. The book launch was attended by the author and bloggers.

The author told us that Broken Mirror is a true story of her classmate friend "Aurora".  She turned it into a book with her friend's permission. She changed the names of the characters depicted in the book. It was a story of Aurora from her childhood up to her marriage life, being a battered Chinese wife and how she took courage and fight for what was right for her and her children.

Aurora shows us the secret world of Filipino-Chinese marriages. In a culture where a woman's silence in the face of abuse and maltreatment is viewed as a virtue because of self-sacrifice and submission. Aurora defies tradition as she breaks the code of silence and divulges secrets of a Chinese marriage.

In the preface of the book, I wanted to share this with you from Aurora Teo Mei Ling

"What can bring back that light? Only hope. But what is there to hope for when you have lost everything? I cannot answer that because the answer would differ from person to person. But I can tell you this ---you find something to hope for. When you do, it will sustain you and, one day, the light will dance in your eyes again".

I have read the first part of the Broken Mirror. It was interesting, this book could save you and your marriage. If its not worth saving for, the book will help you cope up and according to the author " ..there is hope and light at the end of the tunnel, this exercise of baring my heart would have been worth it all"...


Broken Mirror is available at National Bookstore and Fully Booked branches.

Starbucks invites you to its “Meet Me At Starbucks for a Date Night” event on February 14

It often starts with “What do you do?”, “Kamusta weekend mo?” or “Kamusta traffic sa area mo?” Then, eventually, this small talk turns into conversations revolving around families, hobbies and passions. And, in those moments where two people do nothing but simply talk about their lives and open up their souls to one another, good things happen.


This is true for the two couples who started their relationship with a good conversation over Starbucks coffee. Alvin and Deborah first met at Starbucks, while study buddies Luis and Jet got to know each other better after a Starbucks coffee seminar.


In 2013, Alvin invited Deborah to meet up at Starbucks i2 Point in Cebu after being introduced to each other through Facebook by a common friend. They talked for the first time over Java Chip Frappuccino, Caramel Frappuccino and a Cinnamon Roll. In less than a month, they made their relationship official.

After three years, Alvin, a self-proclaimed poet, proposed to her through a 14-stanza poem. “I gave her one stanza of the poem every month during our coffee dates at Starbucks. It started on September 25, 2013, and went on for a year. After that, I never wrote her a poem again.  I decided to fulfill my plan to propose to her last March 25, 2015 and created photo slides of us with each stanza of the poem in it, but now with the culminating stanza asking her to be my wife,” Alvin shared.

Last year, they had their prenuptial photoshoot at the Starbucks store where they first met. They are now married for eight months and expecting their first born very soon.

Meanwhile, Luis and Jet’s story is a bit different. They were part of a study group that regularly met at Starbucks to review for the board exams. One Sunday after the exams, the two met again at Starbucks just to read books and spend alone time together, until a barista invited them to join a coffee seminar.

They obliged and had a wonderful coffee experience by discovering the different growing regions and types of coffee. After the seminar, they got to know each other on a more personal level as they were able to talk more comfortably. “That same day, I came to know that he loves to go to the movies and dreams about being Batman. He also allowed me to share a laugh with him about his funny childhood antics, which I still laugh about to this very moment. The coffee experience loosens up people and makes them more comfortable, and I think this is why the term ‘COCOL’ (Coffee-Coffee Lang) also became popular,” Jet shared. They agreed to attend the  following week’s coffee seminar, and the rest, as they say, is history.


Now about to get married, they still remember that first time they had a good conversation and the friendly faces of the baristas who invited them to the coffee seminar.

These, and more, happened at a place where people meet to bond and enjoy each other’s company. Starbucks, from the very start, has strived to be the third place between home and work – where one can form and keep meaningful relationships.

And, in the spirit of encouraging meaningful connections over good coffee, Starbucks invites everyone to its “Meet Me At Starbucks for a Date Night” event  on February 14, 6-8PM at EVIA Daang Hari in Las Piñas and The Venice Grand Canal in Taguig, and 7-9PM at Axis Entertainment Center in Cebu and E- Lopez in Quezon City. Live musical performances, food and beverage samples, and special treats await you during the event.

Celebrate love over a cup of your favorite handcrafted beverages and share your photos and stories at www.meetmeatstarbucks.ph – because good things happen when you get together.

Philam Asset Management, Inc partners with The Asset Magazine for their first Economic Outlook

(Left to right) Philam Asset Management (PAMI) CEO and President- Eric S. Lustre, AIA  Head of Investment Strategyand Investment Advisory- Kevin Ng, Philam Life Head of Fixed Income and Corporate Finance Vincent Daffon, Writer and Economist- Bernardo Villegas, Secretary of Budget and Management- Benjamin Diokno, PAMI Head of Investments Eduardo “Junie” Banaag Jr., and The Asset Magazine Editor-in-chief Daniel Yu. 



Philam Asset Management, Inc. (PAMI) in partnership with The Asset Magazine, recently held their first Economic Outlook for the year, entitled “2017 Unboxed: Unleash the Market’s Potential” at the Blue Leaf Events Pavilion in Taguig City on January 18.

With over 200 PAMI distributors and clients in attendance, the event brought together Secretary of Budget and Management Mr. Benjamin Diokno, famed writer and economist Bernardo Villegas, AIA Head of Investment Strategy and Investment Advisory Kevin Ng, PAMI Head of Investments Eduardo Banaag, and Philam LifeHead of Fixed Income and Corporate Finance Vincent Daffonto share their economic outlook for the year.

Experts Exchange

Kevin Ng covered Global Macroeconomy with key points on global economic growth specifically the US, China, and Europe while Secretary Diokno spoke about infrastructure development, human capital development, competitive tax regime, and plans to lower the cost of doing business. He presented Php 8 trillion to Php9 trillion spending on public infrastructure from 2017 to 2022 which is projected to generate 700,000 jobs annually in the medium term. Sec. Diokno also presented the goal to achieve high-middle income status by 2022 and initiatives to reduce red tape with Project Repeal.

Dr. Bernardo Villegas, on the other hand, shared his insights on the growth of emerging markets andthe Asian economic and consumer trends. He enumerated engines that will drive the Philippine economic growth such as young population, BPO industry, Infrastructure, Domestic Tourism, Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), Public-Private Partnerships, Agriculture, and Manufacturing. He foresees a maximum economic growth rate of 8% for the Philippines.

For the local equity market, PAMI Head of Investments Eduardo Banaag, addressed questions related to risk, political climate, increase in the US interest rates, the weaker Peso, changes in the local tax policy, and the increase in government spending to support growth while Philam Life’s Head of Fixed Income and Corporate Finance, Vincent Daffon shared the fixed income yield by the end of 2017.

Philam Asset Management, Inc. (PAMI) CEO, Eric S. Lustre, closed the event with his key takeaways from the panel discussion.


A Surge in Investment
2016 had many unexpected turns but PAMI executives and the economic experts look forward to what lies ahead. With uncertainty at a high, opportunities run deep. All speakers agreed that the Philippine Economy will continue to stay strong and that now is definitely the most perfect time to invest.

Technolux Offers Free Training on Coffee Making To Businesses and Entrepreneurs

Technolux, acknowledged as the country’s largest importer and supplier of a complete line of foodservice, small wares and laundry equipment for 41 years is offering free coffee making and barista training  to businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs using the Vittore Espresso Machines.  The training also includes minor cleaning and maintenance to ensure longer life of the machine.

“We offer this full-day course as a service to our customers who aspire to open a coffee shop or a restaurant and for those who would like to include coffee in their menu or upgrade their equipment,” says Norell Ortega, Technolux Vice-President for Sales, Foodservice Manila.

The objective of  the program is to make the customers familiar with the Vittore Coffee Machine so that execution of making a good of espresso, coffee, cappuccino, latte, macchiato and other related drinks is achieved.   Having the right knowledge and training will be beneficial to customers so they can grow their businesses using a  high-quality equipment.

Made in Italy, Vittore is designed for professional use with technologically advanced, easy to use features approved by international certification institutes that ensure quality and reliability. It helps business owners  get the most  out of their investment.  “The Italian  art of coffee-making can now be as simple as a single push of a button, thanks to modern coffee machines that have just the right blend of technology and features to produce the perfect cup.  This is where Vittore comes in,” Ortega explains.

The training is held at Mall of Kitchens (MOK) is  a 2,500 sq.m. facility owned and operated by Technolux.   Known as the first foodservice mall in the Philippines fully stocked with quality kitchen equipment, utensils, foodservice furniture as well as laundry equipment, MOK is a one-stop-shop for kitchen needs for both commercial/industrial and residential use. It features different modules for specific business formats, affording customers a realistic presentation of six business set-ups furnished with the latest equipment, small wares and fittings necessary to open a similar trade.  It also has an extensive Small Wares Division.

Interested parties may call 8964941and 8994531, visit Technolux’s corporate offices located at 2176 Primo Rivera Street, Barangay La Paz Makati City or check out www.technolux.net.

Discover all you need to know for you, your pregnancy or young child at the Mom and Baby Expo 2017

PAP President Dra. Belen Velasco

If you want to  make your pregnancy and parenting journey a lot easier. Have an expert advice on the early years of parenting from the OB Gynes and Pediatricians at the incoming Mom and Baby Expo 2017 organized by the Perinatal Association of the Philippines (PAP).  You can also check out over informative free workshops going on  from April 21-23 at the SM Mega Trade Halls 2 &3. Discover all you need to know for you, your pregnancy or young child!

Moms and moms-to-be eagerly await the onset of summer as the countdown to the first ever Mom and Baby Expo begins. Organized by the Perinatal Association of the Philippines (PAP), the exhibit showcases all facets of comprehensive perinatal healthcare such as products, services, technology and new methods, all of which are intended in aiding Filipina mothers and their infants.

 “Our objective is simple yet powerful: to impart advices and traverse new ideas moms and expectant moms can use that will ultimately strengthen their maternal bond with their babies” says PAP President Dra. Belen Velasco.  “This is very exciting because this is something big, something we have envisioned to happen for the longest time. And now, finally, we are doing it.”

The Mom and Baby Expo 2017 will showcase a series of talks from perinatal experts, pocket workshops, fun and informative activities, selling booths, food stalls and many more. “In the past, we have mounted a number of interesting, fun and successful assemblies in the aim of improving the health of both mothers and infants. This year, we are very proud our passionate members with decades of proven and justified experience in their fields of expertise, led by Dra. Velasco, thought of this exhibition” shares Dr. Diosdado Mariano, past PAP President. “The Expo is an opportunity to analyze and seek solutions to existing issues pertaining to maternal-fetal and newborn areas in an engaging and fun way.”

The Mom and Baby Expo 2017 will be held on April 21-23 at the SM Megamall Megatrade Halls 2 and 3.

The three-day event is made possible by the PAP, in partnership with its trusted affiliates- the Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecology Society (POGS), Philippine Pediatrics Society (PPS), Philippine Society of Newborn Medicine (PSNbM), Mother and Child Nurses Association of the Philippines (MCNAP), and the Integrated Midwives Association of the Philippines (IMAP).

For more details on the Mom and Baby Expo 2017, visit its official Facebook page www.facebook.com/mombabyexpoph or follow its official Twitter account @MomBabyExpoPH.

Take the 6 perfect selfie tips this Chinese New Year with the Vivo V5 Plus

The Chinese New Year on January 28 marks the beginning of the Year of the Red Fire Rooster. Feng shui experts say it is going to be a Yin year—a time best spent in harmony with friends and family.

What better time, then, to create happy moments with these special people than on Chinese New Year, itself—a festive day of colorful rituals and exotic traditions that celebrate a brand-new lunar year.

Take the perfect selfie this Chinese New Year with the Vivo V5 Plus, the latest Vivo unit, equipped with the world’s first 20-megapixel dual front camera. 


With exciting events highlighting the grand occasion, expect revelers to immortalize these with endless selfies. And to take the selfie game to the next level, top five premium global brand Vivo brings us the Vivo V5 Plus, the smartphone equipped with the world’s first 20-megapixel dual front camera and advanced selfie technology.

With the perfect selfie phone, and these perfect selfie tips from Vivo, taking photos on Chinese New Year will surely be a breeze:


1.   Find your perfect angle. Some of us look better photographed from the left, some from the right, some from above. Before heading out to the Chinese New Year festivities, find the angle that suits you best by practicing at home. A fool-proof tip:Avoid take selfies from below—definitely not a good angle for anybody.

2.   Consider your photo’s background. Vivo V5 Plus features a true ‘bokeh’ effect, beautifully blurring your selfie’s background while your face remains in focus. Now, having a ‘bokeh’ effect does not mean disregarding your background altogether. In fact, it is even better to take advantage of it.

For instance, create a beautiful blur of all the red and gold during Chinese New Year celebrations by choosing the bestselfie background. Although Vivo V5 Plus has ‘bokeh’ power, you don’t want to take a selfie with your cluttered closet as the background.

3.   Lighting is everything. Lighting affects the mood of your pictures. For example, dull or poor lighting makes pictures look gloomy—and you don’t want that for a Chinese New Year selfie. Luckily, Vivo V5 Plus features a selfie soft light, which enables users to take sharp and beautiful selfieseven in poor lighting conditions.

4.   Look your best. Welcome the Chinese New Year with a bang by making an effort to look good. In order to achieve a perfect selfie, everything must be on point—the hair, the face, even the attire. Achieve the perfect look with Vivo V5 Plus face beauty mode 6.0, which will make you look freshbyenhancing your skin tone without the need for editing or filter.

5.   It’s okay to use a selfie stick. A selfie stick is a pole with a grip at the end, designed to hold your smartphone when taking selfies. Selfie sticks are perfect for celebrations when you want to capture more people and more details. Bring a selfie stick on Chinese New Year to take better selfies of all the festivities happening around you.

6.   Make your selfie unique. Some people prefer selfies that look formal and sophisticated, while others like a touch of goofiness every now and then. Whatever your choice is, make sure you are comfortable and having fun. Make your selfie your own, and begin the year of the Red Fire Rooster by being yourself!

Always look your best when taking your selfie with the help of Vivo V5 Plus’ face beauty mode 6.0, a built-in camera tool able to enhance skin tone and remove blemishes. 

Your selfies are guaranteed to look great with the bokeh effect of the Vivo V5 Plus, a photography filter that blurs backgrounds and keeps the details of the object in focus sharp and clear. 

Photo lighting will surely complement your selfies well with the Vivo V5 Plus selfie soft light, designed to adjust the lighting of your photo, even in the dark. 



This Chinese New Year, take the perfect selfie the easy way with the Vivo V5 Plus perfect selfie phone.

For inquiries about Vivo V5 Plus, visit the Vivo website at vivoglobal.ph, or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/VivoPhil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivophil/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivophil) accounts.