Think you’ve mastered the art of adulting? Here are signs to look out for

You know you're better at adulting, when you have an amazing pretty life and when you have achieved total financial freedom. Transitioning to adulthood is never easy. Even when you plan or think you’re ready for what’s to come, there will always be bumps along the way. That said, growing up can feel less overwhelming once you start achieving adulting milestones step-by-step.

 

Think you’ve mastered the art of adulting? Here are signs to look out for:

 

You have a steady job.

It’s natural to jump from one job to another at the beginning of your career, but as you grow older, you begin to understand what you want to do until you retire. You weigh in on the pros and cons before accepting a job offer because you know your value. You’re aware that there are other jobs out there that would better suit your skills and experience.

 

You manage your time wisely.

There is a common misconception that being busy equates to being productive. Many people try to multitask and eventually produce low-quality output or get burned out. Adulthood is about accepting the fact that you can’t juggle multiple responsibilities all at once and understanding that prioritization is key to lessening the burden.

 

You prioritize your finances, and ensure government papers.

When you were younger, you were comfortable living from paycheck to paycheck. Now, you’re financially independent and only spend what you can afford. You keep track of all your bills. You want to avoid the hassle of time-consuming queues, and so you pay for your utilities and reload your radio-frequency identification (RFID) stickers on time and online.

 

You also ensure that aside from updating government IDs such as your driver’s license and passport, your NBI clearance is up to date in case of employment. For secure and worry-free transactions, Shopee has you covered. Use ShopeePay, Shopee’s official mobile wallet, to top-up your EasyTrip account and pay for your NBI clearance.

 

ShopeePay is a safe, convenient, and secure way for users to pay for their bills and online shopping purchases. It also offers monthly promos, cash backs, daily vouchers, and discounts for both new and regular users.

Until February 1, users can enjoy 10% cashback when they pay their postpaid bills and 20% cashback when they pay for their NBI clearance using ShopeePay.* 

For more information about the bill payment, check out https://shopee.ph/m/bills-payment.

LG bagged a record number of awards at the recently concluded CES

2021 is off to an auspicious start for LG Electronics as the South Korean technology company bagged a record number of awards at the recently concluded CES. The all-digital event, a first for CES, represented a pivotal moment in history for the technology industry. LG took home the most awards for the night, receiving more than 190 honors across its home appliance, home entertainment, IT and mobile categories.  

The biggest award for the night was Engadget’s Best of CES Award (the official award program of CES) in the TV category, which went to LG OLED for a seventh consecutive year. The acclaimed LG OLED TV was singled out from the thousands of new TVs shown at CES 2021. Also receiving Engadget’s Best of CES Award was the LG Rollable smartphone, grabbing the win for Best Phone/Mobile Device after it was previewed during LG’s CES 2021 press announcement.

LG’s renowned OLED TVs took home the industry’s top awards and honors, continuing its CES dominance. Among the newly announced LG TV models highly favored among industry experts is the LG G1 series’ OLED evo, the next step in the evolution of OLED TV technology that garnered honors from The Verge, Rolling Stone, and Gear Patrol. The new LG A series OLED TV was honored by Digital Trends for Top Tech of CES 2021 Award: Best in Show, touting it a “pragmatic product” and “manna from heaven” given its combination of high caliber and attractive pricing for the masses.  

LG’s new InstaView™ Door-in-Door^® refrigerators also won big in the home appliance space, garnering accolades from the likes of Tom’s Guide, WIRED, Newsweek, and PCMag. LG WashTower™ – the sleek, single-unit laundry solution that takes up half the floor space while tackling ultra-large loads – was recognized by leading lifestyle publications such as House Beautiful and Best Products.

From the CTA’s official award program alone, LG won 24 CES Innovation Awards including two Best of Innovation Awards given to LG’s C1 OLED TV and LG’s InstaView ThinQ refrigerator with voice recognition. LG accoladeswere received this year from tech experts at major media such as USA Today/Reviewed, CNET, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, The Verge, Women’s Health, Business Insider, and much more. 

Among the notable awards earned by LG at CES 2021 include:

LG C1 4K OLED TVs

Ÿ  Engadget: Best of CES 2021

Ÿ  CNET: Best TVs of CES 2021

Ÿ  Gear Patrol: Best and Wildest TVs of CES 2021

Ÿ  USA Today/Reviewed.com CES Editors’ Choice Award

Ÿ  Techlicious: Top Picks of CES 2021 Awards

 

LG G1 Gallery Series “evo” 4K OLED TVs

Ÿ  Business Insider: The Best TVs of CES 2021

Ÿ  CNET: Best TVs of CES 2021

Ÿ  Digital Trends: Best TVs of CES 2021

Ÿ  HD Guru: Best OLED TV Design

Ÿ  IGN: CES 2021 – Biggest and Best Reveals

 

LG A1 4K OLED TVs

Ÿ  Digital Trends: Top Tech of CES 2021 Awards

Ÿ  USA Today/Reviewed.com CES Editors’ Choice Award

Ÿ  T3: CES 2021’s Best TVs

Ÿ  Wirecutter: What We’re Most Looking Forward To

 

LG QNED Mini LED TV 

Ÿ  CNET: Best TVs of CES 2021

Ÿ  TWICE Picks Awards 2021

Ÿ  Tom’s Guide: Best TVs of CES 2021

Ÿ  Gizmodo: All The Best New TVs Announced at CES 2021

 

LG UltraFine OLED Pro Monitor

Ÿ  Android Authority: CES 2021 Top Picks Awards

Ÿ  Digital Trends: Best Monitors of CES 2021

Ÿ  Gear Patrol: Best Things We’ve Seen Out of CES 2021

Ÿ  Newsweek: Best of CES 2021

 

LG Rollable Smartphone

Ÿ  CNN: The Best Tech of CES 2021

Ÿ  Digital Trends: The 15 Coolest Gadgets at CES 2021

Ÿ  Engadget: Best of CES 2021

Ÿ  FOX News: Best of CES 

Ÿ  Robb Report: The 10 Best Gadgets and Gear at CES 2021

Ÿ  Wall Street Journal: Best of CES 2021

 

LG WashTower

Ÿ  T3: Best Smart Home Kit of CES 2021

Ÿ  House Beautiful: Best of CES

Ÿ  CTA Innovation Award

Ÿ  Best Products: CES 2021’s Absolute Best

Ÿ  Android Authority: CES 2021 Top Picks Awards

 

LG InstaView Door-in-Door Refrigerator

Ÿ  Residential Systems Picks Award

Ÿ  Tom’s Guide: CES 2021 Awards

Ÿ  PCMag: TechX Awards

Ÿ  Newsweek: Best of CES 2021

Ÿ  Business Insider: The 15 Best New Products Revealed at CES 2021

 

LG InstaView Range with Air Sous Vide

Ÿ  Reviewed.com: CES Editor’s Choice Awards 2021

Ÿ  T3: Best of CES 2021 Awards

Ÿ  Techlicious: Top Picks of CES 2021 Awards

 

LG CordZeroThinQ A9 Kompressor+

Ÿ  Business Insider: 11 Best Home Appliances and Fixtures of CES 2021

Ÿ  CTA Innovation Award

Ÿ  Reviewed.com: CES Editor’s Choice Awards 2021

Ÿ  Women’s Health: The Best New Technology at CES 2021

 

Speaking regarding the big win over at CES, Sungjae Kim, LG Philippines’ Managing Director was ecstatic. “This win only cements and proves our commitment to our customers. At LG, we’re always looking for ways to innovate and improve technology for the end user. Our end goal is to make life better for everyone. Consistently getting recognized for our achievements is just the proverbial icing on the cake.”

Ever Bilena, the country’s leading cosmetics brand, shares this guide to the ideal blush

A few swipes of blush can make your complexion  healthier and youthful looking. Its one beauty product that I always keep in my bag, when I want an instant glow. 

 

If there’s one makeup product to always keep in your bag, it’s the ever-versatile blush. It can be used on the cheeks, eyes and even lips. However, choosing the perfect blush for your skin tone can get pretty confusing with the many shades and formulas to choose from.

To help you choose the right shade, Ever Bilena, the country’s leading cosmetics brand, shares this guide to the ideal blush, according your skin tone. 

 

Fair skin tones

Fair-skinned beauties should try to stay away from too vibrant colors. Instead, go for peach or coral toned shades like the EB Matte Blush On in Willow or Dainty to complement your porcelain skin. The key is to apply light with your clean fingers or buff it out with a powder brush for a more natural finish.   

 

Medium skin tones

If your skin color veers more on the tan side, rich pinks or mauve tones will work best for you. Try the EB Lip and Cheek Stain in Fresh Fig or Perfect Plum to add a healthy glow to your skin. To make sure you apply the blush on all the right spots, smile and see where your cheekbones pop. You may even try applying on your lids and lips for a more dramatic edge. 

 

Deep skin tones 

Complementing deep skin tones are deep shades of red, orange or brown such as the EB Lip and Cheek Roller in Uptown Red or Red To Go. To apply, sweep the blush on the apples of the cheeks and brush upwards towards the temples for a pop of color.

 

Whether you’re fair-skinned or more in the medium or deep skin tone range, there’s a perfect blush for your from Ever Bilena. Even better, they’re currently on sale until January 31, 2021 for only P99 each. To check all participating stores, follow Ever Bilena’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/everbilenacosmetics.

Upgrade your appliances from Beko

The new year signals a fresh start for everyone. While things are not looking too bright right now, we still need to prepare ourselves and our homes for the year ahead. 

It’s not unusual for people to upgrade their appliances at the start of every year. Choosing the right brand is very important. Beko, Europe’s No. 1 appliance brand, has cookers, range hoods, refrigerators, gas hobs, ovens and washing machines that harness technology to your advantage. These appliances have features that work for you and make your life easier.

 

The "Beko Bigger, Better" promo offers discounts of up to 15% on select models of no frost refrigerators, freestanding cookers, ovens, gas hobs and washing machines from January 15-31, 2020.

"The beginning of a new year is the best time to upgrade and update household items so that our homes are comfortable and everything is more efficient," said Beko Philippines Country Manager Gurhan Gunal.

Participating outlets are SM Appliances, All Home, Ansons, Robinsons, Great World, Asian Home, Manila Imperial, and Savers, and e-commerce sites such as Lazada and  Household Appliances Trading nationwide.

 

Beko products are also available on Lazada and their official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/bekoph/. 

 

The new Bayad Online, as an extension of the Bayad Centers, offer the same safe, hassle-free, and reliable payment acceptance that is available 24/7

I have been paying my SSS contribution and loans at Bayad Center for so many years now. Its faster, convenient and safe plus I love that its located inside the mall. Recently, Bayad Center launches its online app Bayad PH that anyone can download from their android or Ios mobile phones. Its easy now that I dont have to visit the mall just to pay for my government bills. 

Bayad Center, the country’s most trusted payments authority has rebranded with a new brand identity, logo and tagline as it connects with the new generation of payers, expand its digital footprint, and further contribute to the advancement of the country’s finance sector. 

 

Now known as Bayad, the brand’s transformation was driven by the company’s commitment to elevate the payment and financial experience of Filipinos. Building on its 20-year history and market leadership, Bayad reinvents itself as a bigger, better, and younger brand to adapt to the evolving financial needs of Filipinos in the face of accelerating digital transformation and recovery from the ongoing pandemic. 

Bigger, Better, Younger Bayad

 

With the rebranding, the paying public can expect a Bigger Bayad as the company expands its service and solutions portfolio, biller, and channel partner network, as well as its onsite-to-online platform. It is a Better Bayad because all the trusted payment solutions - Bills, Instasure (insurance), Load, Travel, Pay-out (loan disbursement), Withdraw (ATM transactions), Remit, and Med-assist (medical reimbursement) - are now under one name. And finally, it is a Younger Bayad as the brand sports a new look and vibe that resonates with the modern generation of consumers who lead dynamic lifestyles, as they establish themselves or build a good life for their families. 

 

Bayad President and CEO, Lawrence Ferrer elaborates, “We see a new world order emerging from advances in technology, business, and social spaces. We are transforming to keep pace with the times and people we serve. But always, we are guided by our belief that Filipinos deserve to be rewarded for their hard work, and so we always think of ways to make payments and other financial services simple, fast, and readily available in every home and community.”

 

Bayad in the new normal  

 

Since its inception, Bayad has been revolutionizing financial services through technology and has been supporting the advancement of fintech in the country. It further boosts its digital presence with the introduction of its revamped mobile app and online payment facility. 

 

The Bayad app is an all-in-one pera transaction platform that provides an accessible, easy, and reliable way of managing funds and earning incentives with family and friends. It is designed for digitally-savvy Filipinos who want to live responsibly and keep their personal expenses in check while earning exclusive rewards. The app carries an array of valuable features such as e-wallet & e-load, bills viewing and payment, personal financial manager, QR payments, rewards, insurance, savings accounts, personal loans, and credit scoring system.

 

The new Bayad Online, as an extension of the Bayad Centers, offer the same safe, hassle-free, and reliable payment acceptance that is available 24/7 and can be accessed from anywhere in the world. 

 

As a trailblazing feature, both Bayad digital touchpoints significantly benefit Meralco customers by being the first to introduce a real-time posting of Meralco payments through its system. With a few clicks and taps, every Meralco customer is assured that payments made through the Bayad App and Online are immediately posted in their accounts. 

 

From its humble beginnings as an over-the-counter payment center solely for Meralco, Bayad has evolved to be a full-service fintech company, offering a whole suite of financial products and services available through its extensive physical and digital channels.

 

In so many ways, Bayad is continually shaping the payment landscape in the country - from pioneering outsourced payment collection to expanding its network, and creating a robust payment ecosystem seamlessly bridging the physical and digital spheres. Today, Bayad moves forward with a new approach while keeping its mission and the Filipino consumers at the center of it all.

 

Bayad is available at Google Play Store for Android users and App Store for iOS users. Bayad Online is accessible through https://www.online.bayad.com. 

 

Catch Philippine Realty TV on CNN Philippines this Sunday, January 24 at 8PM and watch just how smart LG’s smart home can get

What exactly does a complete, fully-functioning smart home look like? This question will be answered in the upcoming episode of CNN Philippines’ Philippine Realty TV (PRTV) as they unveil Project: Smart Home 2.0 for the very first time. PRTV is the country’s first real estate and construction TV show for local and global Filipinos. Project: Smart Home is a groundbreaking series  where Philippine Realty TV executive producer and homebuilder John Aguilar builds a green, smart, and sustainable modern Asian contemporary home.

The segment, which will be hosted by Issa Litton, will walk through a whole house fitted with interconnected LG electronics and appliances. Through the use of cutting-edge technology, each independent unit seamlessly works together in order to make life better at home. All appliances, from the air-conditioner, the refrigerator, to the TV can be controlled remotely using LG’s proprietary Smart ThinQ app. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Upon entry is the living room with the 86” UHD TV – the biggest UHD TV of LG in the Philippines. It’s a Smart TV that along with the other appliances. It has a Home Dashboard that acts as your control board for everything connected. With it, you can keep everything connected in one place. Monitor and control your smart home devices directly from the LG ThinQ AI TV using the easy and intuitive Home Dashboard. 

In the master’s bedroom, they will be greeted with the LG’s newest TV, the LG GX 65 inch 4K SMART OLED TV, which boasts of self-lit pixels that automatically turn on and off to create perfect blacks and infinite contrast. With its gallery flush design, the LG GX65 can fit perfectly with any interior, even looking like a piece of art itself. Supplying the immersive audio for this room is the LG XBoom Go PL5. What separates this from regular Bluetooth speakers is that LG’s XBoom PL series uses British Meridian technology, which is one of the most influential audio technology pioneers in the world. The XBoom PL5 is portable and can be placed anywhere. With its long 20 hour battery life, you can bring it with you anywhere you see fit. An LG monitor is also here for quick video conferences and work related activities. The 27UL850 4K UHD IPS LED Monitor has 4k resolution and an IPS panel. This IPS panels is characterized as having the best color and viewing angles perfect for content creators.

As they move to the entertainment room, they will see the LG 75” 8K NanoCell TV, which uses nanoparticles to deliver pure, true color. With its Nano accuracy combined with its wide viewing angle, colors are not compromised when viewed within 180 degrees. The speakers used for the entertainment room is the LG Sound Bar SN6Y. It has both Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X which provides powerful and more realistic audio entertainment, and immersive surround sound. High resolution audio and AI Sound Pro all combine for a premium home theater experience. When it’s time for work, the LG UltraWide 34WL85C takes center stage. It’s a 34-inch IPS curved monitor, with WQHD resolution and a 21:9 aspect ratio. The 21:9 aspect ratio feature on a 34” screen means that you can have the screen space of two monitors without needing to take up as much table space. The arc based design leaves you with space for your notes and other work supplies.

As the segment moves into the kitchen, the popular LG Instaview Door-in-Door Refrigerator makes an appearance. The InstaView Door-in-Door™ has a sleek mirrored glass panel that illuminates with two quick knocks, allowing you to see inside the easy access compartment without ever opening the door, reducing cold air loss to help keep food fresher longer. And of course, you can also control it with your smart phone thanks to Smart ThinQ AI. For the service kitchen, the refrigerator used is the Two Door Top freezer with Door in Door. Door in Door enables you to get small items inside without opening the whole fridge door. Inverter Linear Compressor is not just about energy savings but also prolonging the freshness through linear cooling. Door Cooling+ helps you attain even and faster cooling thus preventing dead spots inside your fridge. This feature practically eliminates temperature fluctuations as refrigerator doors open and close, making your food fresh for even longer.

Finally, for the laundry area, you’ll see the LG TWINWash. It has an LG main washer which features a washer & a dryer (2-in-1) and an LG mini washer for additional loads you might have. Save space in your home and make more room for your family. For this model (F2721HTWV), it has a capacity of 21kg for washing and 12kg for drying. It has 2 different capacities because – when drying clothes you would need more space for the air to flow and evenly dry out your clothes. The overall drum can accommodate up to 21kg of clothes – it is our biggest capacity for our front load washing machines, you can even have your duvet or comforter washed in it. For the mini washer, it has a capacity of 3.5kg which will be perfect for your intimates or lingerie, wool, baby wear or clothes which we prefer to be hand washed. Together, the LG TWINWash™ will make it easier for you to wash TWO loads at the same time!When done with the laundry, you’ll want to use the Heat Pump dryer. It comes equipped with DUAL Inverter Heat Pump™ that provides the higher level of energy efficiency or shorter time in drying your clothes. Its Eco Hybrid™ technology provides the option to save energy or save time depends on your lifestyle.

Catch Philippine Realty TV on CNN Philippines this Sunday, January 24 at 8PM and watch just how smart LG’s smart home can get.

Smart boosts your K-Life with weekly exclusive streaming of M COUNTDOWN

Legions of Filipino K-pop fans will now have something new to tune into every week as mobile services provider Smart is set to launch the exclusive streaming of M COUNTDOWN playing the hottest K-pop songs from their favorite groups live from South Korea!

 

M COUNTDOWN is an iconic K-POP chart show provided by Korea’s leading music channel Mnet. Smart subscribers will now find out, in real time, which songs rule the charts and how long these chart-toppers get to sit on the countdown throne as the M COUNTDOWN presents chart-topping K-pop music, as well as new singles and comebacks.

 

Smart is streaming the K-Life on the Gigafest.Smart starting January 21, and will air the show live every Thursday at 5 p.m. with replays at 9 p.m.

 

Smart subscribers will be able to enjoy special features such as multi-view experience, which allows them to watch the event through different angles, including angles locked on their favorite K-pop group member.

Watch the M COUNTDOWN live via Gigafest.Smart

 

Smart subscribers can watch the weekly shows of the M COUNTDOWN live anywhere and in multi-view feature! All they have to do is turn on their mobile data, go to http://gigafest.smart on January 21, click “Watch Now.”, and choose their preferred viewing screen.

 

Catch the livestream at 5pm every Thursday with replays at 9pm, both available on multi-view features so you may watch the performances in different angles for an overall unique viewing experience!

 

MCOUNTDOWN will also be available on Colours every Thursday at 4pm starting January 28, 2021 featuring the episode of the previous week. 

 

And because you can stream anywhere, you can definitely go full-on stan mode wherever you are!

 

 

All the K-Content you want with GIGA K-Video

 

Bringing the M COUNTDOWN to Filipino K-pop fans is part of Smart’s efforts to bring the K-Life closer to them, like with GIGA K-Video 99. This promo comes with seven-day free Viu premium subscription to K-shows such as dramas, variety shows, and news streaming in content provider Viu, 1 GB for Viu and YouTube every day, and 2 GB of open-access data, all for seven days.

 

To register to GIGA K-Video, go to GigaLife App or dial *123# and choose GIGA K-Video from the Giga offers menu. 

 

Country’s fastest mobile data network

 

Stream the M COUNTDOWN live every week and all your favorite K-Content anytime, anywhere with Smart LTE, the country’s fastest mobile data network as certified by third-party mobile internet analytics firms, such as Opensignal and Ookla. 

 

In its November 2020 Mobile Network Experience Report for the Philippines*, Opensignal noted that Smart remained ahead of the competition in terms of Video Experience, Upload and Download Speed Experience, 4G Availability, and 4G Coverage Experience.

 

On the other hand, 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®.

 

For updates on the M COUNTDOWN and other K-Life news from Smart, follow Smart’s official accounts on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SmartCommunications, and Twitter and Instagram at @LiveSmart and use the official hashtag #SmartMCountdown and #SmartKLife.

 

*Opensignal Awards – Philippines: Mobile Network Experience Report November 2020, based on independent analysis of mobile measurements recorded during the period July 1 – September 28, 2020 © 2020 Opensignal Limited.