METROTOWNE: THE Community Designed for the Driven by the Driven

If youre on the lookout and is planning to buy your next home. You might consider PHINMA's Metrotowne. It has many amenities offered that may be available to you. Aside from its close to everything important such as schools, hospitals and business establishments.

The event started with a solemn showroom blessing followed by ceremonial activities.

The event, which was conducted with all the safety protocols in place, started with a solemn showroom blessing, followed by a historical groundbreaking ceremony and ribbon-cutting rites with the attendance of PHINMA Properties Management led by the Vice President for Construction Management, Roberto Nuez, the Assistant Vice President for Construction Management, Crisanto Iglesias, the Vice President for Operations, Francis Villegas, the Vice President for Sales & Marketing, Rogelio M. Garcia and PHINMA Properties President & CEO, Raphael B. Felix. They were also accompanied by their Joint Venture Partners from Giant Philippines Incorporated namely Director Renato T. Claros, Lance Claros, Steven Claros and Don Claros.

After the morning’s ceremonial activities, the launch proper was held and hosted by Gelli Victor, which had motivating talks from two very encouraging guest speakers, Gretchen Ho and Nico Bolzico.

The ribbon cutting rites with the attendance of the PHINMA Properties Management and Partners.(From L-R: Mr. Cris M. Iglesias- AVP for Construction Management, Mr. Rogelio M. Garcia-VP For Sales & Marketing, Mr. Francis Z. Villegas- VP for Operations and Mr. Roberto S. Nuez- VP for Construction Management)

Gretchen spoke about how she constantly stays hungry and passionate. She shared how she rose from being a volleyball superstar to having her own career on camera, as well as finding ways to still build her own businesses and advocacies on the side. Nico, on the other hand, shared how he stays positive in spite of challenges and adversities. He also opened up about his passion for content creation, as well as his successful private ventures into agriculture and farming.

Guest speakers, Gretchen Ho and Nico Bolzico, sharing their inspiring stories

Guest Speaker Gretchen Ho how she lives a driven life and balances her personal and career ventures.

Just like Gretchen and Nico, anyone can live a life of success in Metrotowne. PHINMA Properties President and CEO, Raphael Felix shared, “Earning your place in the world comes easier if you come from a place that helps cultivates your drive to succeed. Metrotowne is not just any mid- rise, it is a home meant to help a person rise.”

In attendance for the groundbreaking ceremony are the PHINMA Properties Management and Partners.(From L-R: Mr. Cris M. Iglesias-AVP for Construction Management, Mr. Roberto S. Nuez- VP for Construction Management, Mr. Raphael B. Felix- President & CEO, Mr. Renato Claros-Director of Giant Philippines Inc. (JV Partner), Mr. Francis Z. Villegas- VP for Operations and Mr. Rogelio M. Garcia-VP For Sales & Marketing

This is because Metrotowne was created by a group of perfectionists who wanted to create a safe haven that was close to everything important such as schools, hospitals and business establishments. Where people have the space to be creative, and the space to secure a life of leisure. It is a 2.1 hectare development with five 15-storey residential buildings designed in a modern-contemporary way. It offers 24-sqm studios as well as 48-sqm 2-bedroom units, with indoor and outdoor amenities for recreation and entertainment.

Metrotowne was also consciously designed not just for the determined people of today, but the tireless people of tomorrow. Made to be future-proof, it is strategically built in a flood-free area, and created to withstand natural calamities and the ravages of time.

Mr. Raphael Felix, CEO and President of Phinma Properties giving the opening remarks.

If you were not able to watch the Grand Launch, you can still catch in on the Facebook page of PHINMA Properties at https://www.facebook.com/PhinmaPropertiesOfficial or the Facebook page of Metrotowne at https://www.facebook.com/phinma.metrotowne

Mr. Rogelio Garcia, VP of Sales and Marketing - Phinma Properties giving the closing remarks.

Metrotowne model units are now available for viewing. In light of the safety protocols, visitors who are interested can call 0917-535-6800 or please visit to https://phinmaproperties.com/maayo/metrotowne/ to schedule a safe home tour.

Make the most out of your sweldo at Shopee’s Payday Sale!

One of the best things about online shopping—aside from the thrill of adding to cart and the joy of finally receiving your package, of course—is how it enables you to make the most of your hard-earned sweldo. You can choose from a wide variety of products, negotiate with sellers, and enjoy plenty of sales. Shopee offers all these and more, including exclusive discounts, coins cashback, and even big prizes, to create rewarding shopping experiences for all its users. 

 

Planning a shopping spree this payday? Make the most out of your sweldo at Shopee’s Payday Sale this March 15 with these helpful tips below:

Always check for free shipping 

Who doesn’t love free shipping? Before checking out, double-check if free shipping vouchers are available. Your favorite shops also often offer free shipping vouchers on select items. This Payday Sale, get your carts ready—you can enjoy all-day free shipping with no minimum spend from thousands of participating shops.

 

Avail of cashback rewards

Shopee coins are cashback rewards you can use to get discounts on your next purchases. Every peso counts, so try to earn as many coins as you can while shopping. To earn more, click on the "Daily Check-In" button on the Coins Rewards page, rate and review your purchases, play Shopee Games, and watch live streams. Want more coins? Shop during the Payday Sale to enjoy all-day 15% cashback, capped at 200 coins, with no minimum spend!

 

Go cashless with ShopeePay for more perks

Shop, buy load, and pay bills with ShopeePay, Shopee’s built-in mobile wallet, to enjoy safe transactions and rewards. Use ShopeePay during the Payday Sale to enjoy all-day sitewide free shipping and 15% coins cashback. You can also enjoy ₱1 deals from Jollibee, Dunkin’ Donuts, and McDonald’s with ShopeePay. Buy ₱10 mobile load for only ₱6 all day, and enjoy bigger discounts at 12 AM-1 AM, 12 NN-1 PM, and 5 PM-6 PM. You also get 20% cashback when you pay your bills using ShopeePay for the first time.

 

Get exclusive discounts on Shopee Mall

Check out the Payday Sale to enjoy up to 90% off on top Shopee Mall brands such as Penshoppe, L'Oréal Paris, Logitech, Unilever Homecare, Unilever Foods, Omega Houseware, Xtreme Appliances, and Huggies. Use the code MALLPAYDAY15 on all Shopee Mall items to enjoy 15% cashback, capped at 200 coins, for ₱500 minimum spend. For more discounts, you can also apply multiple shop vouchers per order. 

 

Bonus: join Shopee Prizes to win exciting rewards

Get a chance to score big prizes by playing fun Shopee Prizes! Play Shopee Hourly Prizes to win a gadgets bundle worth ₱15,000, Shopee Farm for a Nintendo Switch, Shopee Candy for a pair of Galaxy Buds, and Shopee Bubble for a Huawei Matebook Bundle.

 

With these tips, you can indulge this coming payday without hurting your wallet! For more information on the Shopee 3.15 Payday Sale, visit https://shopee.ph/m/payday-sale. 

 

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

Xiaomi’s latest flagship smartphone, Mi 11 is sold out in the Philippines!

Xiaomi’s latest flagship phone the Mi 11 has sold out, highlighting the Philippine markets’ anticipation for the smartphone that promises to help content creators make movie magic. Xiaomi Philippines expresses their gratitude to the multitudes of Filipino Mi fans and is happy to be an enabler of igniting Filipino creativity. 

The Mi 11, Xiaomi’s latest flagship smartphone, sold out in the Philippines

 

Mi 11, the smartphone that surpassed its predecessors, debuted with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, 108MP triple rear camera, cinematic audio, and 50W wireless charging. The Mi 11 comes in an 8GB+256GB variant with enhanced LPDDR5 3200MHz RAM + UFS 3.1 storage. 

 

While stores may have sold out, those yearning for the chance to make movie magic with the Mi 11 can watch out for announcements on Xiaomi Philippines’ social media accounts. 

 

For more information, please refer to mi.com, 

Product images available here: Mi 11

The vivo Y31 packs all the technology you need to successfully complete the latest TikTok challenges

TikTok has definitely taken the world by storm thanks to its convenience, entertaining yet digestible content, and it being an avenue for users to express their creativity.

It has also been viewed as a platform that promotes connection and healthy competition in the form of user-generated challenges and trends that are enticing enough to even make lurkers try it out.

Here are some examples of these trending challenges that you can try today:

Driver’s License challenge

No, this isn’t a challenge for you to head out, get a driver’s license and somehow manage to snap a good or wacky photo on the ID. The Driver’s License challenge was created based on a chart topping song of the same name by Fil-Am actress and singer Olivia Rodrigo. 

The challenge is to channel a somber and bare version of yourself while lip-syncing the second chorus of the song, then, when the beat drops, capture yourself in all your glow-up glory—proving that nothing can bring you and your beauty down for long.

What you’ll need:

-       A stunning outfit

-       Glowing filters to highlight your glow-up

-       Olivia Rodrigo’s Driver’s License as your backup music

-       A whole lot of tears and sadness for the first half of the video

Sample: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSJLFse4A/ by Jen Barangan

When You Remember challenge

While this challenge is simpler compared to the previous item on the list, it also entails drawing emotions from your memories. The #WhenYouRemember challenge highlights instances when you go about your daily life and you suddenly remember dumb and embarrassing moments you’ve committed throughout your existence.

What you’ll need:

-       Embarrassing/Dumb/Clown memories (preferably those others can relate to)

-       The same facial reaction you get during these random moments shot in several locations.

-       Basstrologe’s “Somebody to Love” as your background music 

Sample: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSJLYSAjk/ by @aliciaslikes

Voiceover challenges

Always wanted to try voice acting or news casting? Some TikTok users and creators in this industry regularly share their scripts and tips for other users to “duet” and try out.

What you’ll need:

-       A headset

-       A template made by TikTok users in the voiceover/news casting industry (ex. Show Suzuki and Michael Bristor)

Sample: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSJL2YFpN/ by Show Suzuki

Center of gravity challenge

This last challenge on the list will make you and a friend or partner ROFL (Roll on the floor laughing) literally for sure. The center of gravity challenge involves a male and a female going down on all fours to follow a sequence that will eventually lead them to place both hands on their back; all highlighting just how different a male and female’s “center of gravity” are. 

What you’ll need:

1.    A partner of an opposite sex assignment

2.    A mat or carpet to comfortably fall on

Sample TikTok: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSJL2pWvQ/ by WillVanHoozer

To successfully complete these challenges and even stand out from the millions who try them out, you will also need a smartphone that not only captures clear, vibrant, and smooth videos and has the capabilities for you to record and edit seamlessly, but has enough juice to work until you’ve achieved perfection. 

You’d think such a phone would be expensive, but that is no longer the case, especially with the new vivo Y31. It sports flagship-like features like an 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM, a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 662 processor, and a fast-charging 5000mAh battery all for just P12,999.

Buy one today via Shopee, Lazada, or any vivo concept store and kiosk and conquer all types of TikTok challenges all-day, every day.

Redmi Note 10: Continuing to reinvent the mid-range smartphone experience

Global technology leader Xiaomi today announced the official arrival of its mid-range smartphone device: Redmi Note 10 in the Philippines. Dubbed as The AMOLED Explorer, Redmi Note 10 continues Xiaomi’s commitment to providing the latest smartphone advancements to all and redefining the mid-range king in the industry.

 

Redmi Note 10: Continuing to reinvent the mid-range smartphone experience 

Providing an optimal viewing experience, the Redmi Note 10 is equipped with a 6.43” AMOLED DotDisplay. The device touts a seamless redesign and updates including an Arc side fingerprint sensor, 33W fast charging, a 360-degree light sensor setup and immersive dual speakers. 

 

The Redmi Note 10 is ready to capture all life’s moments with their quad camera setups featuring 8MP ultra-wide angle camera for group shots, 2MP macro camera for close-ups and a 2MP depth sensor for supporting portraits. Powered by 48MP, the Redmi Note 10 main camera is no slouch when it comes to taking impressive photos. It is also equipped with Pro time-lapse capabilities, this marks an addition to the previous slow motion, night mode and regular time-lapse features. 

The Redmi Note 10 features a quick, snappy everyday processor that will easily power through all your daily uses - the brand-new Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 678. 

Color wise, The Redmi Note 10 comes in three head-turning colors - Onyx Gray, Pebble White, and the exclusive Lake Green. 

 

Price and Availability 

Redmi Note 10 in the Philippines will come in two variants – 4GB+64GB, and 6GB+128GB. The 6GB + 128GB version will retail at PHP 9,990 and will be available on both Lazada and Authorized Mi Stores and official offline channels starting March 13, 2021. The 4GB + 64GB variant is priced at PHP 8,490 and will exclusively be available on Lazada with a PHP 500 early bird discount on March 13, 2021. 

 

Please stay tuned to Xiaomi’s official website and information portal at https://www.mi.com/ph/, or follow their official Facebook or Instagram pages for other updates.

 

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Product one-pager available here: Redmi Note 10

Product images available here: Redmi Note 10

 

 

Quick Specs:

 

	Redmi Note 10
Display	6.43” AMOLED DotDisplay
Rear camera	48MP wide-angle camera 8MP ultra-wide angle camera 2MP macro camera 2MP depth sensor
Front camera	13MP front camera
Dimension & Weight	160.46mm x 74.5mm x 8.29mm 178.8g
Processor	Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 678
RAM+ROM	LPDDR4X UFS 2.2
Audio	Dual speakers 3.5mm headphone jack  Hi-Res Audio certification
Security	Arc side fingerprint sensor
Charging	5,000mAh (typ) battery Supports 33W wired fast charging
Connectivity	Dual SIM IR blaster
Variant*	4GB+64GB, 6GB+128GB
Available color*	Onyx Gray Pebble White Lake Green

*Available variants in Philippine market 

 

Samsung employs the latest cutting-edge technologies and layers of security to ensure the best possible protection

Smart devices have become such common household items that in the near future, having a fully smart home will be the norm rather than a mere luxury.But with developers rushing to release buzz-worthy gadgets to the market, security features sometimes take a backseat, leaving them vulnerable to threats, like data exfiltration and cyber breachers.

The privacy of Smart TVs has recently been highlighted, with reports in the United States that some TV manufacturers have a backdoor ‘security flaw’, placing user’s data at risk.

To prevent such attacks, Samsung employs the latest cutting-edge technologies and layers of security to ensure the best possible protection for sensitive user data.

Smart TVs:

Service Security Stage: This is the first layer of security for 2020 Samsung Smart TVs. In this stage, intruders cannot attack a user’s network as it blocks phishing sites on the Internet from accessing devices where the data are stored. An added security bonus is that this layer of security detects any form of intrusion from malicious codes.

Platform Security Stage: In this layer of security, important data - such as your user account and password information - is encrypted prior to its storage. Through a standardized encryption process, the data stored remains protected when communicating with external servers to prevent hackers from stealing user information. The Platform Security Stage likewise detects and blocks any malicious apps and unauthorized files trying to access devices.

Hardware Security Stage: In this final security stage, information leaks are prevented by physically segregating operational spaces at the hardware level. A Smart TV’s operating system (OS) and services remain protected so the device can boot safely.

Some security features, on the other hand, may vary depending on a TV’s model and the year it was released.

In this day and age, cybersecurity terrorists are merely waiting for the opportunity to pounce and attack on vulnerable devices and platforms. While such threats may seem scary, Samsung’s independent, reliable, and powerful Security Care Service ensures that no vulnerability is left out in the open.

Find out more about Samsung’s guaranteed data security for the stability of services and software platform at www.samsung.com.ph.

Huawei announces more projects

Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd. has been chosen for the Special Prime Minister Award and recognized as “Digital International Corporation of the Year”. 

The award acknowledges Huawei Thailand for its valuable support and outstanding contributions to Thai society since its establishment in the country 21 years ago, as well as its efforts to support digital transformation. 

Huawei is the only international company to receive this award. 

Mr. Abel Deng, CEO of Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd., accepted the award from HE General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister of Thailand in the presence of Mr. Nuttapon Nimmanphatcharin, President/CEO of Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa), during the award ceremony held at Government House.  

Mr. Abel Deng, CEO of Huawei Technologies Thailand, proudly accepts the “PM Award: Digital International Corporation of the Year”, from HE General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister of Thailand

 The Prime Minister congratulated this year’s awardees.  He commended the younger generation for being able to apply digital technology creatively and for leveraging innovation to create new businesses to move ahead together. He also added that the government believes the development of 5G and AI systems is important in driving Thailand forward and expressed hope that today's success will inspire university students to make use of digital technology to create business opportunities for the country in the future. In addition, the Prime Minister congratulated Huawei executives and asked them to continue the company’s mission to drive Thailand forward.   

 

“The PM’s Digital Awards recognize organizations whose products and solutions help drive digital technology and innovation development. The criteria for the PM’s Special Award include excellence in development of digital technology that supports enterprises, services and the society; application of digital technology that fosters a better and more secure economy, society, and culture for Thais; investment that creates jobs in Thailand; and social and environmental developments that support local and international economies. Huawei received the highest scores from our distinguished committee,” said Mr. Nuttapon Nimmanphatcharin, President of Digital Economy Promotion Agency. 

 

“Our collaboration with Huawei has been central to the country’s development, and crucial in terms of the technology used for emergency responses to unforeseen events such as natural disasters, security threats, health crises and others. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the company instantly applied the world’s leading technology called AI-assisted solutions and 5G technology to support the country’s medical working teams at government hospitals. Recently, Thailand’s first 5G Ecosystem Innovation Centre (5G EIC) was launched at depa’s office, thanks to a collaboration between the Digital Economy and Society Ministry, Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) and Huawei. Our partnership with Huawei and our ability to utilize 5G technology gives us an edge in enhancing our business competitiveness. I would like to congratulate the company on this achievement. We are grateful for Huawei’s goodwill and continuous efforts to help drive the digital economy in the country,” he added. 

7th from Left, HE General Prayut Chan-0-cha, Prime Minister of Thailand and 8th from Left is Mr. Abel Deng , CEO - Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Ltd. Co.

 

“It is an honor for me to accept the Prime Minister’s Award on behalf of Huawei Technologies,” said Mr. Abel Deng, CEO of Huawei Thailand, during the ceremony. “At Huawei, we value long-term partnership. We are committed to working closely with customers and partners to help keep Thailand at the forefront of the digital age. With the mission of 'Grow in Thailand, Contribute to Thailand’, Huawei reinforces its commitment to helping the country move forward to Thailand 4.0 and become a digital hub in the Asia Pacific region, and to ensuring that no one is left behind. We will bring digital to every person, home and organization, for a fully connected, and intelligent Thailand.” 

 

For digital economy:

•  Open Lab Bangkok: One-stop support to provide industry solutions for IoT, Big Data, and cloud computing, as well as a verification platform and ICT training services for customers and ICT industry entrepreneurs in Thailand and Southeast Asia.
•  5G EEC Testbed: Established the first 5G Test Bed in a real world-setting in Southeast Asia located in Kasetsart University, Sri Racha campus (Eastern Economic Corridor).
•  Thailand 5G Ecosystem Innovation Center: Jointly established by Digital Economy Promotion Agency and the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, the center serves as a sandbox for SMEs, startups, developers, and educational institutions to develop digital innovations for 5G applications and services, incubate local digital talents and upgrade digital skills.

For social advancement:

• AI-assisted solutions for government hospitals:  AI-powered software provided to Ramathibodi and Siriraj Hospitals to help make COVID-19 diagnosis solutions faster and more efficient using 5G technology. 
• Huawei Telemedicine Video Conference Solution for the Ministry of Public Health:  Real-time and fully-functional teleconference system that can facilitate Thai medical staff and teams to carry out their duties without risk of infection; doctors can conduct remote online consultations; patients can be diagnosed, treated and monitored through their own smart devices.
• Unmanned vehicles using 5G:  Contactless delivery of medical goods within the hospital to reduce infection risks of frontline workers. 

 

For human capital development:

•  Huawei ASEAN Academy:  Partnering with local businesses, and technical and engineering schools to “produce 100,000 digital and tech-related workers within 5 years”
•  5G courses by global experts and chief scientists from Huawei: Topics such as 5G trends, commercial plans, 5G standards, use cases, business model ideas, etc. to promote multi-dimensional thinking

Huawei announced that more projects will be organized later this year to help Thailand strengthen its 5G ecosystem. In partnership with depa, Huawei will host the 5G Summit, 5G Industry Alliance and 5G Hackathon with an aim to incubate local tech talents. The two parties will also release a 5G Whitepaper to help guide the industry towards the next-generation economy.