Mobile services provider Smart continues to bring South Korean superstar Hyun Bin closer to his legions of Filipino fans as it launches a new promo featuring exclusive merchandise and bonus data for subscribers.
Under the promo, Smart subscribers may bring Hyun Bin anywhere they go by scoring limited-edition pillows, posters, and even table tops when they renew or sign up for a Smart Signature plan or purchase Smart Prepaid load.
Smart Postpaid subscribers can choose from four sets of freebies consisting of various combinations of the Hyun Bin poster, pillow, or tabletop – depending on the Smart Signature Plan they are renewing or signing up for at participating Smart Stores, or via the Smart Online Store.
These Hyun Bin perks are made even sweeter with the addition of up to 60GB of bonus data allocation valid for 1 month depending on the chosen Smart Signature plan, enabling fans to stream and watch all their favorite Korean shows, videos, and movies online.
In addition, Smart Prepaid subscribers can get hold of a free Hyun Bin Poster with every Php500 worth of load purchase, and a free Hyun Bin Pillow with every Php1,000 worth of load purchase. This promo is available at Smart Stores, Smart Online Store, distributor stores, and selected retail partners.
Here are the complete mechanics of the promo:
For Smart Postpaid subscribers:
Promo available at Smart Stores, Smart Online Store, distributor stores, and selected retail partners.
Hyun Bin fans would not want to miss out on the chance to take a piece of their idol home! Head over to your nearest Smart Store or visit the Smart Online Store to load up, or to renew or sign up for a Smart Signature Plan!
Simple. Smart Ako.
In Smart’s latest TV commercial, Hyun Bin rides a sports car and zooms past the city streets – a fitting reference to the blazing speeds by which Filipinos can enjoy their daily dose of entertainment powered by Smart LTE and Giga Promos. The ad strongly concludes with Hyun Bin delivering Smart’s new tagline in Filipino, “Simple. Smart Ako.”
This is a reference to Smart’s commitment to bring simple solutions and amazing experiences to Filipinos so that they may enjoy all their passions—including Hyun Bin and his body of work as an actor and celebrity.
Smart’s new campaign follows a string of awards from third-party mobile analytics firms - including Ookla and Opensignal - that recognize Smart as the country’s fastest mobile data network.
For more details and updates on Smart’s exclusive Hyun Bin merch, as well as the latest prepaid and postpaid offers, visit http://smart.com.ph/HyunBinFreebies, and follow Smart’s official accounts on Facebook at www.fb.com/SmartCommunications.
For a lot of us, this year's Independence Day has taken a new meaning, especially after being locked down for the past few months because of the COVID-19 pandemic. How were you able to cope up during the #ECQ? I know a lot of my friends have turned to cooking and baking and are now starting their own online food businesses.
As for me, I've been trying to work out to lose some pounds and hopefully go back to my ideal weight. After being diagnosed with hypertension last year, I've been more conscious about the food I take, I even enrolled myself in a gym a few months before the #ECQ.
But after the ECQ was implemented, I had no choice but to do my workouts at home instead. It wasnt easy at first with the phone apps, but with the right exercise I picked in Youtube I found a simple fitness program that I can easily do even without those big gym equipments.
Since I dont want it to be strenuous, I chose the walking exercise to burn calories. Those 30 mins with 3 miles walking are perfect if you do it everyday. You'll see results in just one week. From 125lbs, I went down to 115lbs. Not bad for my 5'2 frame.
I guess I'll incorporate running to get to my ideal 110lbs when I do get the chance to go out and jog again. But for now, I have to stay motivated even if Im just doing my walks at home. And as they say nothing keeps you moving and inspired than by listening to some great workout tunes and your favorite songs. So I decided to check out Shopee to look for the perfect pair of reliable earphones with excellent audio quality to get me by, and found some great choices from the JBL official store .
Glad, that I was able to look it up online at Shopee with a huge discount and promos plus free shipping too. That's a great deal already and I didn't have to go out of our house! Here are some of my top picks!
If you're on a tight budget there's the JBL Inspire 100 In-Ear Sport Headphones which you can get for less than P1,000.
Let your music motivate you with sound that stays put. Twistlock Technology and Flexsoft Comfort Fit guarantee these sweat-proof in-the-ear sport headphones will never hurt or fall out. JBL Inspire 100 allows ambient sound to ensure you hear everything you need to stay safe. Made to move, just like you.
Features: Sweat proof: Developed for training in any conditions, the JBL Inspire 100 endures through rain, water,
and sweat.
TwistLock technology: Our patented TwistLock technology provides a secure fi t, ensuring these headphones never fall out even during the most rigorous physical activities.
FlexSoft: Guaranteed never to hurt, these headphones are made with ultra-soft fl exible silicone for
long-lasting ergonomic comfort.
Ambient Aware: Ergonomically designed to allow in ambient noise so you’re aware of your surroundings during active use. JBL-Endurance-Sprint-In-Ear-Wireless-Sport-Headphones If you want it chic and sweat proof. You can only get this for P2499 from original SRP of P3199. Isnt such a sweet deal? These secure fit buds were designed from the ground up to amplify your workout.
Let nothing stop your workout. Wireless and IPX7 waterproof, the JBL Endurance SPRINT headphones are always up for a run, and with Speed Charge you can get an hour of listening time after charging the 8hr battery for just 10 minutes. Supremely comfortable with FlexSoft™ ear tips and TwistLock™ technology, these secure fit buds were designed from the ground up to amplify your workout. They’re guaranteed never to hurt or fall out, while touch controls let you easily manage music and MagHook™ lets you secure them conveniently close at hand when you’re done using them.
vivo is excited to officially unveil its V19 Neo to the Philippine market, not only to let smartphone enthusiasts experience its reported 5-camera design, with features that supposedly enable users to ‘ignite the night’, but also to welcome the brand’s newest global endorsers.
The leading global technology company will introduce the V19 Neo via the brand’s first-ever, all-digital local launch livestreamed on June 13, 5:30PM on its Facebook page.
Aside from its 48MP AI quad camera and 32MP front camera, the latest flagship smartphone in the V series lets users celebrate their nighttime passions with its super night selfie and super night photography features.
The online event will also set the stage for the not-to-be-missed introduction of vivo’s latest brand ambassadors—a globally-successful Indie pop band whose attitude truly personify the ‘ignite the night’ attribute of V19 Neo.
The V19 Neo also offers a new viewing experience courtesy of a Super AMOLED Ultra O Screen which also houses the in-display front camera and fingerprint scanning technology. It also has an 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM, and runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 675 AIE processor powered by a dual-engine fast charging 4500mAh battery.
vivo is also expected to fire up nighttime passions among the audience as it gives away three (3) V19 handsets to lucky viewers who will join an online contest. The audience can also take part in a digital live polling that will show what they like most about the event and the V19 Neo.
During the event, tech gurus and bloggers will also weigh in on discussions about the technical functions and lifestyle-driven features of the V19 Neo which comes in a glossy finished body in Admiral Blue and Crystal White colorways.
So, don’t forget to tune in to vivo’s FB page at https://www.facebook.com/vivo.philippines/ on June 13, at 5:30PM, for one of the industry’s most exciting product launches.
Celebrating Father’s Day at home? Say cheers and honor Dad by bonding over a delectable cake lovingly baked for the head of the family.
Cardinal Cakes’ four regular offerings will make Dad smile on his special day.
There’s the moist and sumptuous Dark Chocolate Cake; the sublimely luxurious Naked Red Velvet Cake; the crave-worthy Carrot Walnut Cake; and the light and fluffy Caramel Cake. And now made specially for Father’s Day is the new Sugar-free Mocha Cream Pie. Each cake is prepared by Cardinal Cakes' baking team, just the way Mom makes them.
The best part – Cardinal Cakes delivers right to your doorstep via Grab or Lalamove. Fuss-free and hassle-free.
Whether you're honoring Dad, Grandpa, Tito or friends, Cardinal Cakes' delightful treats make the celebration very momentous, bringing the whole family together in a moment of love and laughter.
To order, kindly contact Cardinal Cakes at 0905-420-4030 or 8821-0057; or via Facebook Messenger at m.me/CardinalCuisine. For more updates, follow them on Facebook and Instagram: @CardinalCuisine.
Based on characters created by author Erle Stanley Gardner, HBO Original drama series Perry Mason, starring Emmy winner Matthew Rhys, debuts same time as the U.S. on Monday, 22 June at 9am exclusively on HBO GO and HBO, with a same day encore at 10pm on HBO. Subsequent new episodes premiere every Monday at the same time.
1931, Los Angeles. While the rest of the country struggles through the Great Depression, this city is booming! Oil! Olympic Games! Talking Pictures! Evangelical Fervor! And a child kidnapping gone very, very wrong. The series follows the origins of American fiction’s most legendary criminal defense lawyer, Perry Mason. When the case of the decade breaks down his door, Mason’s relentless pursuit of the truth reveals a fractured city and just maybe, a pathway to redemption for himself.
Perry Mason stars Matthew Rhys as Perry Mason, a low-rent private investigator who is living check-to-check and is haunted by his wartime experiences in France and suffering the effects of a broken marriage; John Lithgow as Elias Birchard “E.B.” Jonathan, a struggling attorney and a semi-regular employer of Mason; Juliet Rylance as Della Street, E.B. Jonathan’s creative and driven legal secretary; Tatiana Maslany as Sister Alice McKeegan, the leader of the Radiant Assembly of God, preaching to a hungry congregation and a radio audience across the country; Chris Chalk as Paul Drake, a beat cop with a knack for detective work; and Shea Whigham as Pete Strickland, who is hired by Mason as an extra set of eyes on his various investigations.
The series also stars Stephen Root, Gayle Rankin, Nate Corddry, Veronica Falcón, Jefferson Mays, Lili Taylor, Andrew Howard, Eric Lange, and Robert Patrick. A full list of character descriptions is available here.
Episodes include:
Episode 1: “Chapter One”
Debut date: Monday, 22 June at 9am exclusively on HBO GO and HBO
Los Angeles, 1931. On the heels of an unsavoury investigation involving a famous comedian, Perry Mason (Matthew Rhys) – a PI struggling to make ends meet – and his right-hand man Pete Strickland (Shea Whigham) are hired by attorney E.B. Jonathan (John Lithgow), Perry's mentor, to solve a perplexing case: the brutal kidnapping of one-year-old Charlie Dodson, whose parents Matthew (Nate Corddry) and Emily (Gayle Rankin) were targeted for a $100,000 ransom. After meeting with Herman Baggerly (Robert Patrick), a millionaire elder at the Dodsons' church, Perry, E.B., and E.B.'s legal secretary Della Street (Juliet Rylance) ponder why a family of unmistakably modest means would be extorted for such a steep price. Written by Rolin Jones & Ron Fitzgerald; directed by Tim Van Patten.
Episode 2: “Chapter Two”
Debut date: Monday, 29 June at 9am exclusively on HBO GO and HBO
Following one of her trademark barn-burning sermons, Evangelical preacher Sister Alice (Tatiana Maslany) offers the Dodsons the church's full moral and financial support – much to her mother Birdy's (Lili Taylor) dismay. During a routine domestic intervention, beat cop Paul Drake (Chris Chalk) is rerouted to a gruesome crime scene, where he follows a confounding trail of evidence. Mason (Matthew Rhys) is left incensed by a jaw-dropping admission from Baggerly (Robert Patrick) and, after pressing Emily (Gayle Rankin) on her husband's alibi, finds himself confronted by an outraged Della (Juliet Rylance). Detectives Holcomb (Eric Lange) and Ennis (Andrew Howard) use Drake's (Chris Chalk) findings to their own advantage. Written by Rolin Jones & Ron Fitzgerald; directed by Tim Van Patten.
Episode 3: “Chapter Three”
Debut date: Monday, 6 July at 9am exclusively on HBO GO and HBO
In order to gain an advantage over E.B. and team, wily district attorney Maynard Barnes (Stephen Root) goes public with a shocking new development. Mason (Matthew Rhys) and Strickland (Shea Whigham) get unauthorized access to physical evidence with help from Virgil (Jefferson Mays), Mason's connect at the city morgue. Later, Mason attempts to extract information from a withholding Drake (Chris Chalk), who's weary of Holcomb (Eric Lange) and Ennis' (Andrew Howard) watchful eyes. Della (Juliet Rylance) notices a change in E.B. (John Lithgow), who seems uncharacteristically out of sorts. Written by Rolin Jones & Ron Fitzgerald; directed by Tim Van Patten.
Episode 4: “Chapter Four”
Debut date: Monday, 13 July at 9am exclusively on HBO GO and HBO
Mason (Matthew Rhys) and Strickland (Shea Whigham) lean on Virgil (Jefferson Mays), again, for extra-legal assistance. Following Sister Alice's (Tatiana Maslany) recovery from a frightening episode, Birdy (Lili Taylor) urges her daughter to renounce her claims about baby Charlie. E.B. (John Lithgow) faces the reality of his financial situation and takes his frustrations out on Della (Juliet Rylance). Written by Steven Hanna & Sarah Kelly Kaplan; directed by Deniz Gamze Ergüven.
Executive producers (in alphabetical order), Amanda Burrell, Robert Downey Jr., Susan Downey, Ron Fitzgerald, Joe Horacek, Rolin Jones, and Timothy Van Patten (who also directs); co-executive producer: Aida Rodgers; producer: Matthew Rhys; created by Rolin Jones & Ron Fitzgerald; based on the characters created by Erle Stanley Gardner.
Father’s Day is the perfect opportunity to let our dads know how important they are to us and how much we want them to be healthy — even moreso with the current pandemic.
As we celebrate this special day for dads, AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance providers, offers an essential health checklist so you can help dad achieve optimal health.
Remind him to get annual health screenings. Preventive healthcare is the most effective measure men can follow to live healthier lives. As your dad ages, it is important to encourage him to have regular medical check-ups to prevent health risks common among men such as colon and prostate cancer, stroke, diabetes, and heart attack. As soon as he turns 50, it is vital for him to get an annual prostate screening to detect prostate cancer, especially if it’s in the early stages, which may be easier to treat.
Encourage him to exercise. Studies have shown that exercising has great effects on one’s physical and mental wellness. It reduces the risk of developing diseases like diabetes, heart attack, obesity, and many more. It also reduces stress and the risk of depression, while improving one’s mood. It can even be a bonding activity with your dad. Invite him to start this healthy habit with you and exercise together at least 20 to 30 minutes a day.
Invest in his health. Sometimes, there are unforeseeable circumstances that affect our health and are beyond our control. When this happens, it’s better to be prepared by gifting your dad with health insurance like AXA Health Start which provides coverage for the top three critical illnesses such as cancer, heart attack, and stroke and some of their minor forms at very affordable prices.
Promote a well-balanced meal at home. Living healthy means eating a well-balanced diet consisting of protein, fruits and vegetables, healthy oils such as omega 3, olive oil, coconut oil, and many more. Make sure his diet is rich in vitamin C to boost his immune system to fight coronavirus, as well as other diseases, fatigue, and infection. Guavas, kiwis, and oranges are vitamin C-rich fruits that he can eat as a snack or dessert.
Help dad stress less. Stress can lead to a heart attack, obesity, and stroke. Help him reduce his stress by supporting his favorite relaxation rituals. On Father’s Day, you can help him relax by giving him a memorable celebration with the whole family.
As the provider and ultimate protector of the household, it’s important for dads to be in their best shape. Help them protect their health by encouraging them to follow these tips from AXA Philippines. To know more about AXA Health Start, visit www.axa.com.ph.
realme Philippines, the lifestyle partner of the youth, invites its fans and followers to rev up their artistic side and let imagination run wild in the#realmeDoodleChallengeto get a chance to win exclusive prizes.
Taking pride in being a brand for the youth, realme Philippines continues to be committed to coming up with ways in keeping the youth entertained and connected while staying safe at home. The doodle contest takes inspiration from the earlier works of the talented realme community members who have previously shared their creative doodles on the realme smartphone boxes. One of those that garnered much attention is a doodle inspired by the world-renowned Van Gogh masterpiece, Starry Night. Later on, realme Philippines decided that this would be a perfect avenue for the realme squad to showcase their artistry and creativity.
The #realmeDoodleChallenge aims to unleash the youth’s creative potential as they express themselves through fun and quirky doodles. To join, members of the realme Philippines Community are highly encouraged to let colors and creativity flow as they customize their own realme smartphone boxes. Participants must upload their creative entries on their Facebook account, with the hashtag #realmeDoodleChallenge included in the caption.
All posts must be set in public. Two winners will be announced on June 15,2020 on the realme Philippines’ official Facebook page.
To stay updated on the latest from realme Philippines, realme fans are encouraged to follow the official realme Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Tiktok accounts: @realmePH and @realmemePH.
Just like the rains, I got an unexpected email from realme last week, asking if I was interested to review an upcoming phone. I had been mesmerized by my partner’s realme 6i which, incidentally comes in my favorite color—GreenTea.
I had been trying to convince him to just give it to me as it was the perfect phone and the namesake of this blog (just add the lemon).
So of course I immediately said yes, but little did I know that this one would turn the tables and it would be him begging me for the exchange.
The realme 6i had been a constant on my feed for the past month, as one of the brands best-selling phones, because of its almost flagship features but at a very accessible price.
The best part was that, I wasn’t just going to review the “usual” realme 6i variant. They told me that it was going to be a new colorway and a limited edition at that—Blue Soda. The name itself was enough to grab anyone’s interest.
I tried not to search for any leaks, so as not to ruin the surprise and when the package arrived, I ripped off the bubble wrap and in my excitement almost forgot to take photos of my unboxing. Thankfully my partner was there to restrain me a bit.
Eventually, after a few more agonizing minutes, it was time to take it out of the plastic, and it was gorgeous! Unlike the usual dark blue tones of other phones, this one was a very bright hue, and reminded me of the blue sky and the summer we never got to enjoy this year. Well at least I could reminisce all the past summers just by taking a look at this phone.
I believe that color affects our mood and the blue soda spells happy right away—something we all need this time.
So without futher gushings, here’s what I think of the realme 6i Blue Soda
The realme 6i, the blue soda has a smooth shiny finish which takes inspiration from a beloved beverage- sweet and fizzy soda. It was designed by Master Industrial Designer Naoto Fukasawa. The genius behind Muji and has collaborations with Maruni and Issey Miyake. Compared to the matte finish of the GreenTea variant, this has a glossy back which makes it more prone to fingerprints so I suggest you use the plastic case. I loved that realme includes a free case, however, I wished they made it a bit more clearer because the dark case somehow “kills” its bright blue color.
Checking the other contents of the box, we have a, SIM Tray Ejector Pin, Warranty Card, Quick guide, Soft Gel Protector Case, 18W Quick Charger, USB Type-C Cable, Screen Protect Film- Pre installed.
I liked the “Welcome to the realme family” message as it feels like the company appreciates you choosing their smartphone. The preinstalled screen protector is another bonus especially since its hard to get one these days and ordering online will take some time.
I’ve been using it for the past week and here are some of our photo samples.
The 48MP AI camera is impressive especially when taking photos outdoors or when there’s enough lighting. The colors are not too saturated and look really good. I didn’t have to edit some of the photos I posted on Instagram.
I also liked the selfies, as the beauty mode isn’t too obvious unlike other phones.
My only problem, as I mentioned above is when you are taking photos outside, it’s a bit hard to see the screen under very bright sunlight.
I never really tried macro photography before, and the realme 6i introduced me to an entirely new way of taking close up photos.
macro shot
photo taken while driving along EDSA
portrait
Powering the real me 6i is a MediaTek Helio G80 SoC, I’m not much of a techy, but I did notice that everything runs smoothly on the realme 6i, I could open several apps, and switch between different ones without the system lagging or worse encountering any errors.
food shot
As for the battery the 5000mAh is supposed to last you more than a day, which makes it perfect for gamers and those who can’t seem to put down their phones as soon as they start watching YouTube videos. Most of the ML gamers I know swore by its battery life.
And if you do get low battery, the realme 6i comes with an 18W quick charger so you don’t have to wait long before its fully charged again.
You get all these features at a price below P10k making it one of the best deals for those looking to buy a new phone but don’t want to break their budget.
Full specs:
REALME 6i SPECIFICATIONS
DISPLAY: 16.5cm (6.5”) Mini-Drop Fullscreen
Resolution: 1600*720 HD+ with 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass
CPU: MediaTek Helio G80 SoC; Octa-core, Up to 2.05GHz
VARIANTS: 3GB RAM + 64GB storage
4GB RAM + 64GB storage
4GB RAM + 128GB storage
*Storage expandable up to 256GB
REAR CAMERA: 48MP AI Quad Camera (Normal + Wide-Angle + Macro + Portrait)
Main Camera: 48MP - 4 in 1 Pixels, 26mm, FOV 79°, f/1.8 Aperture,
