#EveryJuanWillFlyAgain with Cebu Pacific’s 9.9 Super Seat Fest!

The BER months mark the start of the holiday season, and the Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific, welcomes it the way it knows best – with a 3-day Super Seat Fest. Bring out those inner BER-yaheros and BER-ready to book those low-fare flights for your 2021 trips! 

From September 9 to 11, ALL destinations will be up for grabs for as low as PHP99 (base fare). The 9.9 Super Seat Fest is the holiday seat sale that everyJuan who has been raring to fly on a getaway, has been waiting for. 

It is the perfect time to start filling next year’s calendars with travel plans to visit beaches in Boracay and Siargao, and support other local cities and provinces, as the travel period for this sale is from May 1 until August 31, 2021. 

PHP99 flights to international destinations will also be available during this Super Seat Fest. So those who have been missing the breathtaking sights and delicious cuisine in Bali (Indonesia), Bangkok, Dubai, Japan, Korea, and more can finally fly for less, with low fares from Cebu Pacific.

Bookings can be done via the Cebu Pacific website (www.cebupacificair.com) or its mobile app, available for download on the App Store and Google Play Store. Payments may only be made through online channels on September 9, while payment centers will be available on September 10 and 11. 

To ensure that #EveryJuanWillFlyAgain with peace of mind, Cebu Pacific has put in place safety protocols and contactless flights guidelines; and adheres to stringent on-ground and inflight preventive measures, in accordance with global aviation standards. All CEB aircraft undergo extensive daily disinfection before, during, and after every flight.

As an added reassurance for everyJuan, more flexible booking options have been made available. Passengers who have existing travel funds in their accounts may use this to book new flights this Super Seat Fest. More information about Flexible Bookings here. 

So mark your calendars and BER-ready to book a holiday gift of flights for yourself and loved ones this September 9 to 11!

For more information, visit www.cebupacificair.com or stay tuned for updates on Cebu Pacific’s official Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/cebupacificairphilippines/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/CebuPacificAir), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cebupacificair/) accounts. 

How and Why it starts on TikTok

TikTok launches in the Philippines its latest campaign, “it starts on TikTok”, to celebrate the creators, community and culture on the platform that brought positivity and joy to life. The campaign is part of TikTok’s largest-ever global branding campaign that kicked off on August 18, 2020.

Since TikTok’s launch, the platform has revolutionized content creation, laying the foundations for the rise of a new generation of creators that impacted pop culture and drove the country’s creative economy.

“Everyone is a creator. Everyday, we create moments and shared experiences. These little moments are the ripples that are now making waves to our culture today. TikTok is a platform to capture, amplify, and magnify the unique and creative you,” says John Castro, User and Content Operations Manager, TikTok Philippines.

Behind every viral video and top trend is a creator who brought a creation to life. As an idea catches on, so too does its impact across borders, cultures, languages, and communities. What begins as seconds of authentic creativity often turns into much more: careers blossom, memes develop, hobbies flourish, communities coalesce, and viral songs climb to the top of music charts. TikTok is a platform that brings joy and enriches your life.

TikTok’s content, creativity, and creator-centric model, places every TikToker on a level playing field. Everyone has a chance to go viral as seen in the case of Tala that made TikTok a platform where the turning point to virality starts and happens.

Charting the Origin of Tala

Who would have thought a song that was released in January 2016 would make a comeback to become the Philippines’ 2020 pop culture anthem?

Since the launch of Sarah Geronimo’s Tala, the song has been building up its momentum over the years. With its catchy lyrics and danceable choreography, it has always been a part of Filipino pop culture, especially in the LGBTIQ+ community. But come November 2019, the dance covers spread like wildfire until it saw the resurgence as the nation's newest dance craze.

One of the earliest uploads of the song on TikTok is from user Glyds Soriano on November 26, 2019, which was basically a snippet from the original music video. Since then, TikTokers have been using the song for their own #talachallenge dance covers. 

Joining the challenge on December 27, 2019 , teen celebrity Vivoree also uploaded her own edit of the song which was eventually used by phenomenal star Maine Mendoza and commendable actor Arjo Atayde in the video that truly cemented Tala’s virality. To date, Maine and Arjo’s video remains as the top viewed content for the #talachallenge at 12.4M views. 

Tala - Sarah Geronimo officially became part of TikTok’s music library in January 2020.

https://www.tiktok.com/@mainemendozaaa03/video/6778023462146542850

Creative Journeys that starts on TikTok

For many creators in the Philippines and around the world, this online haven is TikTok. The community built on the platform is one that celebrates individuality, while embracing diversity. Its culture of inclusion has created an environment that welcomes everyone, regardless of race, gender or age. It truly is the platform for all.

"TikTok will welcome you for who you are." says veteran Filipino actress, Gina Pareno, also known online as Lola Gets. She proves that age is just a number on TikTok. She is currently thriving as a content creator, with over 900k followers and counting. She started posting on the platform after seeing her granddaughter making TikTok videos. Since then, her posts have been able to bring so much happiness to fans and followers. 

“Whatever your passion may be, there is a place for you on TikTok. On this platform, you can showcase your talents for everyone to see,” says creator Yanyan de Jesus. He encourages everyone to not be afraid to show themselves, and being authentic is a formula that worked for Yanyan. In turn, he is fully welcomed by the community with 9.5M followers. 

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On TikTok, you have a positive community that supports your passion and loves your authentic self. As viral Filipino creator, Zendee, says, “It [the TikTok community] is like a family who supports what you want to do in life...It is really a big family!” Zendee herself became known for her parodies, and her followers love her for the sassy singer that she is. 

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This freedom to create has resulted in an influx of countless online trends, all of which started on TikTok. And it isn’t just the creators who make these viral. The entire community plays a part in it, too. 

“We wanted to celebrate the community and the creators who have made TikTok part of Filipino culture. For the rest of our users and creators,  this is just the beginning. Your creative journey starts on TikTok,” says Castro.

From the #talachallenge to #savagelove, when you ride TikTok trends and take on hashtag challenges, you contribute to making the next viral trend on the app, and beyond. Together, the TikTok community has made an impact on culture and society, here and abroad, through the trends, viral videos, and creative content that started on the platform. 

No matter what you have and who you are, TikTok welcomes you to join and share your creative ideas. Download TikTok today on your iOS and Android devices and start your TikTok moment with #itstartsonTikTok and #TikTokPhilippines.

Power up your game with FREE EXTRA 1GB PER DAY of Games Every Day for Mobile Legends, Call of Duty Mobile, Hearthstone and more

Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. is about to boost your squad goals and experience with the launch of Free Games for All promo. 

Available to all Smart and TNT Prepaid subscribers, Free Games for All comes with a solid allocation of 2GB data per day of your favorite mobile games like Mobile Legends, Clash of Clans, Arena of Valor, Clash Royale, and the newly added mobile game to its roster – Call of Duty Mobile.  

With this, you can now play longer with your friends and watch your go-to gamers stream their playtime via Facebook Gaming. 

To avail of Free Games For All, download the New Smart App on Google Play or App Store and choose FREE GAMES.  

Pivot era for Filipino gamers and esports athletes 

The launch of Free Games for All comes on the heels of a recent report by the games market insights and analytics firm Newzoo, which cited that 74% of the Philippines’ online population plays games on mobile devices in 2019. 

This number is expected to grow further this year as many Filipinos turned to mobile games as a form of entertainment amid the pandemic. 

For the past years, Smart was among the first brands to recognize and empower the local gaming community. Recently, Smart has been constantly supporting the mobile gaming industry with the launch of the country’s first 5G-powered Esports Hub, the Mobile Legends Professional League (MPL), and the all-female league Liga Adarna, to name a few. 

With Free Games for All, Smart remains on track when it comes to advocating for mobile gamers and esports in the Philippines. 

Powered by the country’s fastest mobile data network 

Filipinos can enjoy their choice of passion with the different GIGA offers powered by Smart LTE, the country’s fastest mobile network, as certified by third-party mobile analytics firms such as Ookla and Opensignal. 

Ookla, the global leader in internet testing and analysis, recently named Smart as the country’s fastest mobile data network in the first half of 2020 after it achieved a Speed Score™ of 18.33, with average speeds of 15.94 Mbps for download, and 7.57 Mbps for upload, based on 2,810,963 user-initiated tests taken with Speedtest®. 

On the other hand, Opensignal, an independent mobile analytics firm, reported in its April 2020 Mobile Network Experience Report for the Philippines that Smart remained ahead of the competition in terms of Games Experience. 

For more details on Smart’s products and services, follow Smart’s official accounts on Facebook at www.fb.com/SmartCommunications, Twitter, and Instagram (@LiveSmart). 

Gone Viral: Remember These TikTok #Challenges That Hit Over 1B Views?

As a platform anchored on creativity and self-expression, TikTok has become a haven for trendmakers online. Its highly engaged community transforms unique and inspiring content from the app into memorable cultural moments through every interaction. 

The last few months have seen the rise of many viral challenges across multimedia platforms with the most popular ones collectively earning over 1B views. Looking back to the trends that have gone viral, it all traces back to a TikTok video or creator that started it all.

With every new trend, the community grows exponentially, and a sense of belonging is reinforced as more and more creators join in, and post their own versions of popular videos. This creates an endless cycle of creative self-expression.

Here’s a look back at 10 TikTok Challenges that have gone viral among creators and fans, both on and off the app.

#talachallenge - 216M views in the Philippines

https://www.tiktok.com/tag/taladancechallenge

Filipino pop superstar, Sarah Geronimo’s single, Tala, broke boundaries as a TikTok challenge, with everyone from local celebrities, Kpop idols, and even Jollibee, sharing their versions on the app. 

https://www.tiktok.com/@mainemendozaaa03/video/6778023462146542850

       2. #catriona - 125.8M views in the Philippines

https://www.tiktok.com/tag/catriona

In case you didn’t know, the music and choreography used for the #Catriona challenge are inspired by 2018 Miss Universe winner, Catriona Gray

https://www.tiktok.com/@yanyandejesus1/video/6776492830329179394

        3. #marikitdancechallenge - 964.6M views in the Philippines

https://www.tiktok.com/tag/marikitdancechallenge

Juan Caoile and Kyle Caplis’ catchy song, Marikit, grew in popularity after hundreds of TikTok users started learning the choreography for this dance trend, and posting their own take on the viral challenge.

https://www.tiktok.com/@edricsanjose/video/6831721598169451778

        4. #chinitagirl - 329.7M views in the Philippines

https://www.tiktok.com/tag/chinitagirl

Filipino rapper Li’l Vinceyy’s song, Chinita Girl, combined with Austin Ong’s choreography, made the perfect dance challenge that everyone wanted to be a part of.

https://www.tiktok.com/@jackiegonzagaofficialph/video/6838837742332415234

        5. #savagelove - 53M views in the Philippines, 1.1B views worldwide

https://www.tiktok.com/tag/savagelove

Both the song and the dance moves for this viral challenge are so simple, yet so catchy. Literally anyone can do it, which could be the reason why so many have joined the trend.

https://www.tiktok.com/@jasonderulo/video/6826981901182471430

        6. #howichange - 363.8M views in the Philippines, 2.9B views worldwide

https://www.tiktok.com/tag/howichange

This challenge takes throwback photos to a whole new level. There’s no limit to how creative you can get with this TikTok photo filter combined with music from the app’s extensive library.

https://www.tiktok.com/@itsmejillian04/video/6765797481650375938

        7. #pictureinpicture - 567.4M views in the Philippines

https://www.tiktok.com/tag/pictureinpicture

TikTok’s Picture in Picture sticker is a fun way to post about your crush-turned-boyfriend or girlfriend, or even your celebrity crushes, too!

https://www.tiktok.com/@rodjuncruz/video/6811100634566102274

  

        8. #wipeitdown - 159.4M views in the Philippines, 10.1B views worldwide

https://www.tiktok.com/tag/wipeitdown

Show off your best looks, as well as your editing skills, with the Wipe It Down Challenge. It’s so much fun that even A-list celebrities are doing it!

https://www.tiktok.com/@slgutz/video/6832140317802646786

        9. #videoreply - 71.2M views in the Philippines, 1.6B views worldwide

https://www.tiktok.com/tag/videoreply

The video reply trend has helped boost interaction between members of the TikTok community by encouraging influencers to really connect with their followers, and giving fans an opportunity to reach out to the creators that they love.

https://www.tiktok.com/@jenbarangan/video/685188278626602521

       10. #TikTokU - 1.4B views in the Philippines

https://www.tiktok.com/tag/tiktoku

TikTok is a great platform for learning, as you will see when you browse through #TikTokU content. There’s a lot of information that you can pick up from these posts, from life hacks to fascinating facts.

https://www.tiktok.com/@tiktokphilippines/video/6867106038940749057

Which among these viral TikTok challenges and trends are your favorite ones? Go ahead and try them all on your iOS and Android devices today.

Price Drop up to 23% on XTREME Appliances this 9.9 Shopee Sale

Your #OneStopShopAppliances brand, XTREME cuts down its price for the upcoming Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day this September 9, 2020 (Wednesday). Anticipate cool discounts on quality appliances for Shopee’s ALL DAY DEALS and buy your much-needed gadgets for your home.

Immerse yourself with ultra-high definition picture quality and dynamic audio television. The  XTREME “V” Series Smart TV is also Netflix and YouTube-ready. Perfect for your movie and vlog watch lists.

●      55” V Series Smart TV (MF-5500V)                                        ₱24,995.00  to  ₱22,555.50

Freshen up your laundry and clean up to 9KG of load with XTREME Front Load Combo Washer and Front Load Condensing Dryer. 

●      Front Load Condensing Dryer (XWDFD-0009)                     ₱24,995.00  to  ₱21,000.00

●      Front Load Washer (XWMFL-0009)                                       ₱24,995.00  to  ₱21,000.00

Make yourself comfortable this humid season with XTREME Window Type Aircons. The products feature precise temperature control and high efficiency design.

●      1.5HP Window Type Aircon with Remote (XACWT15R)      ₱18,200.00  to  ₱16,440.00

●      1.0HP Window Type Aircon with Remote (XACWT10R)      ₱13,800.00  to  ₱12,480.00

●      1.0HP Window Type Aircon (XACWT10)                               ₱12,800.00  to  ₱11,580.00

Are you an aspiring home baker or cook? Light up the kitchen with your loved ones by learning new recipes and creating delicious food and drinks with the use of XTREME Gas Range, Microwave Ovens, and Electric Kettle.

●      60CM Gas Range (XGR-604G)                                               ₱16,995.00  to  ₱15,015.60

●      Digital Microwave Oven (XMO-20DS)                                    ₱3,995.00  to  ₱3,135.60

●      Full Touch Microwave Oven (XMO-20TCv1/MOON) ₱4,795.00  to  ₱3,575.60

●      1.7L Electric Kettle (XH-KTGL17)                                          ₱1,194.00  to  ₱955.50

Party safely in your house through XTREME Amplifier with speakers and keep yourself on cool and relaxing mode with XTREME Electric Fans.

●      730W Amplifier Karaoke (XPRO-730)                                    ₱5,600.00  to  ₱5,100.00

●      Amplifier with Speaker (XCS-650)                                         ₱4,450.00  to  ₱4,065.00

●      “The Silencer” Stand Fan (XH-EFTHESILENCER)               ₱3,594.00  to  ₱2,755.50

●      Stand Fan (TSF-16)                                                                ₱1,035.00  to  ₱991.50

But wait there’s more, you can avail 10% discount and free shipping capped at 60 pesos on our XTREME Classic LED TV and Window Type Aircon during the MIDNIGHT SALE for a limited time only, from 12AM to 2AM.

            

●      40” LED TV (MF-4000)                                                            ₱10,495.00  to  ₱9,505.50

●      0.5HP Window Type Aircon (XACWT05)                               ₱8,800.00  to  ₱7,980.00

For more information please visit XTREME Appliances Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. For the full list of products, please visit XTREME on Website, Lazada, and Shopee pages.

Get 50% off with Essilor’s Multi-pair Promo

No need to worry if you have to stay in front of a computer screen for hours for work or leisure! Essilor is here to help you have healthy vision for every occasion with its Multi-pair Promo where you can buy one pair of Essilor lenses and get a second pair at 50% off until December 31, 2020.

This exciting Multi-pair Promo is perfect for making sure you have the right lens for your different daily activities. With this offer, you can buy a pair of Essilor lens that you can use for work, and the second one for your daily activities and hobbies, like working out at home, doing outdoor errands or playing video games. 

With the Multi-pair Promo, you can get the second pair of Varilux and Crizal lenses at 50% off! Varilux progressive lenses offer sharp vision and smooth transitions for those having difficulty in seeing things that are relatively near. Varilux progressive lenses give you superior vision at any distance with one lens.

On the other hand, Crizal lenses are best suited to your needs with its harmful blue light protection that can help you see better, look better, and feel better. Crizal lenses also provide protection against reflection, scratches, smudges, dust, water, UV and other enemies of clear vision. 

Whether you’re on the job for long hours, working out, or just kicking back with your favorite book, Essilor’s Multi-pair Promo ensures you’ll always have a pair for healthy vision for every occasion. For more information on Essilor’s Multi-pair Promo, visit Essilor’s website at https://bit.ly/3lN1UmP