Huawei launches new flagship smartwatch the HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 Pro in the Philippines

Huawei Philippines today announced its latest smart watch, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 Pro. This new launch marks the latest addition to Huawei’s award-winning WATCH GT 2 Series, one of the best-selling smartwatches in the world. With a rugged yet premium design, advanced sports tracking, professional health monitoring, two-week battery life and wireless charging, the new HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 Pro is set to be a big hit with fitness fanatics and casual users alike.

 

Pro design that is built to last

At its core, the new HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 Pro is designed to help users explore more. Whether exploring the world around them, learning new skills or exploring the limits of their fitness potential, Huawei WATCH GT 2 Pro is the perfect companion to record users’ sporting achievements and health status. 

 

 

The HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 Pro is a minimalistic and comfortable yet robust smartwatch. The watch face is made of sapphire, has a harder, more durable and textured exterior which is scratch-resistant, even during outdoor sports. The watch frame is made from titanium. Such is the durability of the HUAWEI Watch GT 2 Pro, users can take it on even the adventurous excursions.

 

With over 200 watch face options to choose from, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 Pro gives users many customisation options. Going one step further, Huawei Share OneHop. Watch Face lets users simply tap their HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 Pro to their smartphone to transfer images from their photo gallery, allowing them to truly personalise the watch face and express themselves. Users can choose different layouts showing tide times, constellation and moon phases to master the elements as they explore outdoors. 

Perform like a pro

Whether users are just getting into new sports or looking to push their performance to the next level, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 Pro offers over 100 workout modes to choose from. This includes new sports modes such as skiing, cross country skiing, snowboarding and golf driving range. The skiing modes monitor users’ average speed, distance, trajectory, cumulative descent, maximum slope, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation and more, with voice reminders to ensure safety. Golf driving range mode is ideal for perfectionists as it analyses the user’s swing tempo and speed, even providing visual swing demonstrations on the watch face.

 

In addition to the new sports modes, Huawei continues to cater for a diverse range of extreme sports, leisure activities, water sports, ball games and snow sports on the HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 Pro. Huawei alsooffers automatic workout detection for six workout modes, delivering a seamless experience. 

 

Whichever sport users are practicing, the outdoor safety guidance ensures they are ready to face the elements. Users can track the sunrise, sunset, moon phase, tide times and severe weather alerts. This is particularly useful for outdoor enthusiasts.

 

Many consumers have spent a lot of time working out alone or at home recently, leading to a high demand for virtual personal training. The HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 Pro delivers on this front as it comes pre-installed with over 10 running courses offering a guided service to keep users motivated.

 

Professional health tracking 

Huawei has significantly improved its health tracking capabilities on the new HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 Pro. Heart rate tracking is at its most advanced, as the upgraded HUAWEI TruSeen™ 4.0+ heart rate monitoring technology combines with a 6-in-1 LED lens and sapphire glass back to provide more accurate readings. The HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 Pro also supports real-time heart rate monitoring, whether running, swimming, or practicing another sport, it monitors real-time heart rate, workout heart rate, high heart rate alert, highest oxygen uptake, recovery time and more. In health management scenarios, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 Pro supports 24-hour heart rate monitoring, resting heart rate monitoring, abnormal heart rate notifications, scientific sleep tracking, all-day stress monitoring and blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) detection.

 

Pricing and availability

Pre-order the HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 Pro in Night Black for PHP 11999 via Lazada and Huawei Online Store from November 7 until November 12, 2020 to get freebies worth PHP 7830 while supplies last. Promo summary: 

l  With up to 24-month installment in major banks: RCBC, Metrobank, Philippine National Bank, Citibank, Security Bank, EastWest Bank, BPI and BDO.

l  With up to 18-month installment in Home Credit.

 

Learn more about HUAWEI Watch GT 2 Pro: https://consumer.huawei.com/ph/wearables/watch-gt2-pro/

Goldilocks opens with fresh new look and food items at 3rd Level SM Megamall

Its been 10 months since I last dined in at Goldilocks, SM San Lazaro mall. I remember ordering Dinuguan with puto, Lumpiang Sariwa and Sago Gulaman. These combo has been my comfort food. I could eat all of that in one seating alone. I love the sweet-salty taste combination. Yum!

Then pandemic happens and dine-in options was a no-no. I was just glad that I could still order my favorites along with cakes, rolls and bitbits via Grab food. Thank God for online delivery! I could still eat normal in the comfort of my room. 

Last week, I had an invite to visit the new Goldilocks at the 3rd level SM Megamall, since I miss dining in and had been anticipating for what's new in their menu. I said yes right away. We were only 4 invited guests. I felt safe knowing that Goldilocks follows the standard safety measures recommended to protect customers and staff too. 

The first thing that set me in the mood is their theme interiors. It had a youthful vibe of yellow and white aesthetics. 

The restaurant can seat up to 50 people. But with the pandemic and for the safety of diners, they would allow 25 at the moment. 

Everything looks clean and organized the moment you enter the restaurant. 

The usual favorite bitbits like the mamon, polvoron butter slices, breads, puto and the likes are situated at the door entrance of the restaurant. 

When you make your order from the cashier you'll be given a coaster pager to let you know when your food is ready for pick up, this is to avoid long queues at the counter. 

Caldereta Pie

Laing Pasta 

Lasagna ala Cubana

Goldilocks knows that even the most faithful recurring customers will want to try something new. There are new added dishes to try out in their menu. They are now serving coffee, milktea with sago, and cake ala mode, among others. 

We were served tweaked dishes like the Caldereta pie, Laing Pasta and my personal favorite Lasagna ala Cubana. It tastes creamy, delicious and perfect with fried saba. It compliments the flavor of lasagna with sunny side up egg on top. 

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Goldilocks opens with fresh new look and food items. 😋💛💛 . You should try their Caldereta pie, Laing Pasta and my personal favorite Lasagna ala Cubana. Yum! Don't forget their desserts too like the Luscious Caramel cake ala mode😋😋😋 . For those who are craving for milk tea. They have their version of Sago Milk tea. 🥤🥤. . I love the ambience and the yellow and white theme interiors. Everything looks clean and it feels safe to dine in. . @goldilocksph is part of the Ingat Angat Tayong Lahat campaign to build consumer and encourage people to once again enjoy activities and live normal (while adhering to strict safety and protocols.) . . #foodie #goldilocksph #cakes #coffee #ensayamada #milktea #sagogulaman

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The good news is that these specially crafted dishes would be available at all Goldilocks Restaurants nationwide. 

Along with this revolution of change, one of the Philippines' most beloved bakeshops, Goldilocks, aims to further serve the cravings and needs of their customers. While simultaneously improving their brand with the launch of their first casual dine-in store. 

 

This brand-new concept, which is located at the 3rd level of SM Megabridge, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong, was conceptualized by Goldilocks as a way for customers to experience the bakeshop's delectable cakes and pastries as well as their signature Filipino dishes! 

The casual dine-in store also offers improved Goldilocks signature dishes and new equally exciting meals, desserts, and drinks on its menu. The new concept store also intends to highlight its comfortable atmosphere to its customers with its upgraded design and overhauled in-store services.

 

"The Goldilocks Casual Dine-in store marks a significant stepping stone in the history of the company," said Genaline Austero, Goldilocks' Vice President for Marketing. 

 

"We take pride in our strong heritage that has enabled us to serve our loving customers for the past 54 years. The opening of this new dine-in store aims to not only give thanks to our current customers but to welcome new members into the Goldilocks family,” she added. 

 

“The opening of this store is only the beginning, In the future, we fully intend to make these specially crafted dishes available at all our restaurants nationwide! That together, we can usher in a new era as we aim to revamp the Goldilocks name while still maintaining our family-centered values.”

 

Aside from the new look and improved dishes, we have also taken the necessary precautions to ensure every customer is safe from the current virus plaguing the country. "We prioritize the health and safety of every single customer that enters our restaurant,” Ms. Austero explained. "Together with Goldilocks, we can reliably adjust to the New Normal," she concluded.

 

For more information on Goldilocks' new Dine-in Store Goldilocks stores, you may follow @GoldilocksPH on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or visit the official Goldilocks website at

www.goldilocks.com.ph.

 

7 Must-see features of the awesome new TECNO POVA

The newly-rebranded POVA smartphone series combines premium performance and competitive pricing 

 

With the arrival of its POVA series in the Philippines, global premier mobile phone brand, TECNO Mobile, has once again provided consumers with a high-performance phone at an affordable price tag. 

Officially launched last October 15, 2020, POVA is exclusively available at the TECNO Mobile PH Official Store in Shopee Mall. This smartphone comes in two attractive colors, Magic Blue and Speed Purple, and is priced at PHP 6,999.

Previously released as TECNO Pouvoir, POVA retains key elements from its predecessor, including an outstanding processor, brilliant screen, and superior battery. Built to provide optimal value to users, the new POVA series is flexible and adaptable, capable of delivering the best mobile experience.

What exactly can users expect from this performance beast? Here is a list of 7 must-see features of the awesome new TECNO POVA. 

1. A 6000mAh super battery with a standby time of 30 days, and the ability to play music for 8 days straight, on just a single charge.
2. An 18W dual IC flash charger, which can increase charging efficiency by 20%
3. A Helio G80 Gaming Processor, which unlocks intelligent resource management in game mode, and enhanced power management for high intensity gaming
4. A 64GB + 6GB memory with HyperEngine Game Technology for a dynamic lag-free gaming experience 
5. The exclusive HiOS Operating System, built on Android™ 10, with an all-new design that allows a wide-range of user customization
6. A 6.8” dot-in display screen with an extremely sharp display, and a 90.4% perfect screen ratio that provides a better viewing experience 
7. Enhanced artificial intelligence cameras for professional quality photos - Four 13-megapixel focal length cameras on the rear, and an 8-megapixel AI selfie front camera     

 

Visit and follow Tecno Mobile PH https://www.facebook.com/TECNOMobilePH  and check out the new POVA series, and see the latest offerings. For more updates and other information, visit www.tecno-mobile.com/ph.

The Huawei Y7a will be available to Filipino consumers starting November 7

Global tech giant Huawei finally launched the much-anticipated Huawei Y7a smartphone, the brand’s newest entry in its famed Y Series. The Y7a sports a refreshed design and upgraded feature set fit for the trendy lifestyles of today’s youth.

 

The Huawei Y7a will be available to Filipino consumers starting November 7. As part of its promotion, if you purchase from November 7 to November 13, you’ll get the following freebie packages that include a Y series gift package, mobile game vouchers and member center rewards – all worth for PHP 4,164 via Huawei Store, Lazada and Shopee!

 

Huawei Y7A features and specifications

 

48MP AI Quad Cameras - Camera performance is one of the Huawei Y7a’s strongest suits, thanks to its 48MP AI Quad Cameras, with each lens having a dedicated function to create amazing photographs. The camera system comprises of a 48MP main high-resolution lens, an 8MP Ultra-Wide Angle lens, a 2MP Depth camera and a 2MP Macro camera. By using its AI algorithm to recognize and adapt to a variety of shooting situations, the Y7a’s cameras captures superb images with every tap of the shutter.

 

SuperCharge + Long battery life - Going all day on a single charge is easy for the Huawei Y7a courtesy of its massive 5000 mAh battery, aided by Huawei’s AI Power Saving technology to increase battery efficiency. Topping up via the 22.5W SuperCharge charging solution also ensures that the phone is refueled and ready to go in a matter of minutes.

 

FHD+ Display - With a huge 6.67-inch FHD+ Display at a crisp 394 PPI resolution, watching movies, scrolling through images, and playing games prove outstanding on the Huawei Y7a. Its borderless design further enhances the immersive viewing experience, no matter the content onscreen.

 

Big Storage and RAM capacity - There’s plenty of space for photos, videos, and games on the Huawei Y7a’s 128 GB of storage, while the 4GB of RAM lets users switch between apps fluidly and instantly.

 

Rewarding AppGallery experience

 

Heading over to the AppGallery, the Huawei Y7a shines even more with access to a massive selection of apps, ranging from entertainment and lifestyle titles to productivity and utility-based apps. AppGallery is the third-biggest mobile app platform globally, adding new apps every day for its millions of users.

 

TikTok, Zoom, Moovit, Facebook, Kumu and Viu are just some of the top titles users can download and enjoy on AppGallery, not to mention a number of recurring promotions such as Garena Free Fire’s ongoing lucky draw event. 

 

From October 12 to November 15, 2020, users who download Garena Free Fire on AppGallery are entitled to one raffle entry for a chance to win a number of Lazada vouchers, and even Huawei devices like the Watch GT2, P40 Pro, and more. 

You may check out the promo via this link and via the QR code below: https://tinyurl.com/y5bxw8mq

The Huawei Y7a will be available to Filipino consumers starting November 7. As part of its promotion, if you purchase from November 7 to November 13, you’ll get the following freebie packages that include a Y series gift package, mobile game vouchers and member center rewards – all worth for PHP 4,164 via Huawei Store, Lazada and Shopee! #48MPQuadCamForYou #HUAWEIY7aPH #YForYou

To know more about HUAWEI Y7a, you may check out this link: https://consumer.huawei.com/ph/phones/y7a/

To pre-order via Huawei Store, Lazada and Shopee, you may check out these links:

·       Huawei Store: https://tinyurl.com/y5vwhrjl

·       Lazada: https://tinyurl.com/y6l3tx7m

·       Shopee: https://tinyurl.com/yyl4uwt3

Feel the power of realme narzo 20

The country’s top 2 smartphone brand realme Philippines seals its position yet again in the local gaming market by launching a new device which is a perfect addition to the arsenal of young aspiring Filipino gamers -- the realme narzo 20. Intended for aspiring gamers, the realme narzo 20 draws powerful performance from its gaming chipset MediaTek Helio G85 and supports prolonged hours of adventure through its 6,000mAh mega battery with 18W quick-charge technology. 

 

A recent study by Newzoo, the world's most trusted source for games market insights and analytics, shows that the majority of gamers in the Philippines prefer mobile devices as platforms for their gaming spree. realme Philippines, in a bid to make more options available for Filipinos, officially brings to the country its narzo line-up with the introduction of the narzo 20. The narzo by realme line-up bridges the great divide between midrange and entry-level devices by bringing top-tier chipsets and other essential gaming features at affordable price points. 

“We at realme have always been keen on empowering the youth to explore their many potentials. Mobile gaming in the country is indeed on the rise. This is why we hope we can inspire more young gamers to try their luck and skills in mobile gaming without them having to break the bank for high-tier devices. The realme narzo 20 is ready to be in the arsenal of every young Filipino gamer,” shares realme Philippines VP for Marketing Austine Huang. 

 

Feel the power in performance

Gamers use powerful devices in slaying enemies to achieve victory in every battle. The realme narzo 20 is a gaming device that is equipped with the powerful MediaTek Helio G85 octa-core processor, which pumps its Arm Mali-G52 GPU up to a 2GHz peak, allowing great gaming for avid mobile gamers. Users need not worry about lagging as the device ensures smooth performance even in heavy-loading game engines like Mobile Legends and PUBG. As a processor for gaming, Helio G85 reaches 200,000+ in Antutu Benchmark.

 

Feel the power with a mega battery

The realme narzo 20 packs a hefty 6,000mAh mega battery, the biggest there is in the device’s price segment. This massive battery is essential for gamers who are in gaming marathons as it could easily last all day even with intensive gaming usage or when used for entertainment, online classes or work. Complementing this mega battery is an 18W quick-charge technology which allows the drained device to charge to 29 percent in just 30 minutes. realme Lab tests have shown that the realme narzo 20 could last for 45 days in standby mode which is far better than some flagships. With a special OTG reverse charge, narzo 20 can also serve as a battery life saver for other devices. 

 

Feel the power of great snaps

The realme narzo 20 features a 48MP AI Triple Camera that lets users capture a perfect shot with stunning clarity and a wider perspective. Its other two rear cameras are an 8MP Ultra-wide Angle Lens and a Macro Lens. On the front, an 8MP selfie camera is available to take crystal clear selfies. The front camera also supports AI beautification function, HDR mode, portrait mode and a Panoselfie feature which lets users take wider selfies. This device is perfect for heavy smartphone users who rely on their mobile device for digital interactions like online schooling and content creation. 

 

Feel the power of realme e-commerce

Understanding the market’s pivot to e-commerce, the narzo series by realme is aimed at strengthening the online presence of the brand, starting with the realme narzo 20’s exclusive availability on Lazada. The realme narzo 20 retails for only PHP 7,990.00 and will be primarily available on LazMall starting November 11. realme fans may also snag an additional PHP 500 discount on the newest realme smartphone at the Lazada 11.11 sale, lowering the device’s price to PHP 7,490. If a customer uses their Lazada Wallet upon checkout, a special Lazada 11.11 voucher can further bring the price down by PHP 400. 

 

The realme Squad can expect discounts of up to 42 percent on realme devices at the 11.11 shopping festivals on Lazada and Shopee. The products to receive a price slash include the yet to be launched realme AIoT and smart lifestyle devices realme M1 Sonic Electric toothbrush, realme Smart Scale, realme Smart Cam 360⁰ and realme Adventurer Luggage. These new realme products will be launched on November 09 at 6:00 p.m via livestream on realme Philippines’ official Facebook page and YouTube channel. 

 

realme Philippines will also be hosting the realme Mobile Legends Cup Season 3 finals on November 6, capping the seven-week event with a show game between CHoOx TV and Team Payaman’s Cong TV. The top Filipino YouTube vloggers and game streamers will be using the realme narzo 20 on the battlefield. Interested spectators may tune in on realme Facebook page at 11:00 a.m. for the live stream gaming event. 

 

Join the 50-million strong global realme family

Counterpoint Research’s Q3 2020 report shows that realme has officially achieved 50 million smartphone sales around the globe, making it the fastest smartphone brand to hit the number. Imbibing the energy and vigor of the youth and young professionals, realme surpassed the expectations of analysts as it maintains its record of being the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand in Q3 2020. 

 

To celebrate these feats, realme Philippines is looking for its top fan in the country. If you think you are realme’s No. 1 Fan, then it is time to show your dedication and passion as a realme user! Get the chance to be recognized along with other top realme fans worldwide and win awesome realme products! 

 

Check out realme Philippines’ official social media channels on Facebook and Instagram for more details. 

 

Tahan is the first inspirational release from the country’s bossa nova queen Sitti

 

To all Sitti fans, our Bossa nova is back with her latest single, Tahan. It will be released on Nov. 6. 

The song was titled Tahan because there is a feeling of melancholy in it. “Tahan is the only solace after all the outpouring of emotion. Tahan na, magiging okay din ang lahat sa takdang panahon,” Sitti says. “I cried as I wrote the song, cried at the end on my first recording session, cried again as I listened to the first rough mix.”

Sitti is excited about her latest single, Tahan. She wants to give inspiration, hope, and encouragement through her song during this time of global pandemic.

 

She shares, “I wrote Tahan one evening in early May; it was born during this pandemic. I was feeling so much all at the same time - confused, sad, unsure, afraid, and anxious. This pandemic has really shaken me and I often thought about those whose livelihoods were displaced, those who have lost their loved ones, how they couldn’t even give them proper burials and how uncertain all of life truly is. Tahan was also inspired by the book of Psalms - how David just poured out his whole heart to God without holding anything back. Feeling all of these, I let it all go in a song.”

 

Sitti is grateful for the opportunity of having composed a new song. “To be able to write one again, at the same time be healed in the process of writing, is truly a gift especially in these difficult times.” She wrote the first two verses and chorus one evening in early May and then finished the whole song the following evening.

 

 

“The song encourages everyone to tell the Lord everything, every painful experience, every sadness, and after doing so, the song hopes that in the surrendering there could be healing and faith even if our current circumstances might cause worry and unrest.”

 

Tahan is very different from the previous songs that Sitti had written and recorded. It is progressive meditative, according to her arranger Ria Osorio. Likewise, Tahan is the first inspirational release from the country’s bossa nova queen.

 

Sitti’s favorite line in the song is “O Diyos, palimos ng pag-asa.” It truly reflected the state of her heart then. “How hopeless everything seemed and clinging to Him for hope was the only option to survive. Noong sinusulat ko itong kanta, walang-wala na talaga iyong pakiramdam ko. Talagang namamalimos na ako ng pag-asa,” she relates.

 

Daily devotion and prayer keep Sitti afloat during this difficult time. “I’ve learned and continue to relearn to prioritize essentials in my life: my faith and walk with the Lord, my family, and my relationship with myself. These are my top three. I must continue to feed and keep these three relationships healthy. If you’re wondering where my relationship with others/friends stand, they fall under my relationship with the Lord. As the Lord leads and provides, I reach out and help with what I can.”

 

Sitti has an important message to everyone. “I hope this song (Tahan) would minister to you and help you get through these trying times. I hope it heals you. I hope it strengthens your faith and encourages you that Our Heavenly Father holds us in the palms of His hands and cares for all of our worries. He will carry us through this pandemic. God bless you. Please stay strong and have hope.”

 

Tahan is released under Widescope Entertainment and available on all digital platforms like iTunes, spotify, apple music, YouTube Music, Amazon, and Deezer starting November 6.