World Vision Ambassadors give their full support through the “A Year of Firsts” Instagram Live Series

In line with the ongoing “A Year of Firsts” campaign of World Vision Philippines, the celebrity ambassadors of the child-focused organization gave their full support through the “A Year of Firsts” Instagram Live Series.

 

The Instagram Live Series featured World Vision Ambassadors Christian Bautista, Enzo Pineda, Marc Nelson, and Joyce Pring with her husband and World Vision supporter Juancho Triviño, in a live Q&A event as they reveal something they will do for the first time this year.

For the premiere episode, World Vision Ambassador Christian Bautista shared his experience of becoming a child sponsor and offered his first song written this year. Meanwhile, World Vision Ambassador Enzo Pineda shared his advocacies for education and conducted a mini-storytelling session for the young viewers. World Vision Ambassador Marc Nelson accepted the challenge of writing a letter to his sponsored child in Tagalog. World Vision Ambassador Joyce Pring with her husband, Juancho Triviño, expressed their excitement and anticipation as they enter a new season this year as first-time parents.

 

Each episode of the live series ran for 30 minutes and streamed simultaneously on the ambassador and World Vision’s respective Instagram accounts. The episodes are currently available for viewing on World Vision’s social media assets.

 

“We are so grateful that our ambassadors are once again supporting one of the key initiatives of World Vision this year. Together with our ambassadors, we are hoping that the ‘A Year of Firsts’ campaign will touch the hearts of many people and let them know that they too can make a difference in the lives of Filipino children and help them have a new start”, said World Vision National Director Rommel Fuerte.

 

Zelle Eliz gives hope to Typhoon-affected families thru a fundraising drive of ABLOOM

 

Zelle Eliz, a half-Filipino and half-Malaysian based in Canada, is an up-and-coming artist of her generation. With hit singles like A. O. N., Kaleidoscope Adventures, and That’s Okay (available on Spotify and Youtube), Zelle definitely has a promising future in the music industry.

 

Zelle Eliz is an excellent and passionate singer with a big heart for fellow Filipinos. Upon hearing the news about how Typhoons Rolly and Ulysses have displaced thousands of families in the Philippines, she felt the urgency to respond in a way that would make an impact to those greatly affected.

Last February, Zelle Eliz launched a fundraising drive of her debut album, “Abloom”. For every purchase, part of the proceeds will be donated to World Vision’s projects that aim to sustain Typhoon-stricken families and communities.

 

“I’ve always believed that we are proponents of change and that we must all come together and participate in changing the world, no matter how small the contribution may be,” shared Zelle Eliz. “Abloom is my humble way of sharing the gift and the power of music, to empower the voiceless with voice, as an instrument in transforming the lives of those in need”.

 

Also, through this partnership with World Vision, Zelle Eliz aims to empower those in need by raising awareness, volunteering in outreach programs, and supporting the education of the most vulnerable children.

 

To know more about World Vision and how you can support, visit www.worldvision.org.ph/our-work/

 

Follow /worldvisionph on Facebook and @worldvisionphl on Instagram to be updated on World Vision’s work in the Philippines.

 

Gretchen Ho is named as “Beacon” for PLDT Home’s #SheConnects campaign

When a woman speaks, she can lead a generation into action. And that’s exactly what TV host, reporter, and all-around woman-in-action Gretchen Ho does. This Women’s Month, the athlete-turned-reporter shares her journey on how having strong women connections helped her become a voice and beacon of her generation.

 

“When I envision something, I get into action to achieve it,” says Gretchen Ho. Dubbed as the ‘Woman-in-Action’, she has evolved from being a university athlete, to an events host, a news anchor, and now as a Beacon for other women. She talks about how she believes that success comes from a daily and constant effort, “Work hard. Never forget work ethic, take action day-by-day and keep improving daily. Move forward with consistency”.

Before becoming a news anchor, Gretchen was a volleyball star player having been key to the successes of her former teams’ championship wins at the prestigious UAAP and 2014 PSL Grand Prix Conference Games. She then moved to become a TV reporter, working on the sidelines to find and tell empowering stories of people from different walks of life. All these led her to the “Woman in Action” that she is now.   

 

In 2017, Gretchen became an Ambassador for Health and Nutrition of the Philippine branch of World Vision, a humanitarian aid, development and advocacy organization. Her advocacies and achievements have been recognized by various organizations. She has been named Best News Personality at the 2020 Paragala Media Awards, Most Outstanding Female Correspondent at the 2020 3^rd Gawad Lasallianeta, Best New Female Segment Host for the Year at the 2019 Gawad Pilipino, consistent awardee for Best Lifestyle Show and Best Morning Show Hosts at the PMPC Star Awards for TV, and Student’s Choice of Personality for Social Media Development at the 2016 USTv XII Awards.

Making the most of her connections to help others, Gretchen continues to use her influence in empowering others for the better. “It’s not just about the hard work, it’s also about doors and opportunities. I strive to use these connections to help other people. I make use of my platform and network so that I can help more people in need,” she adds.

 

With this, Gretchen Ho is named as “Beacon” for PLDT Home’s #SheConnects campaign. She joins stellar women in a masterclass video series that showcases inspiring journeys of distinguished women and how they connect with others to inspire, elevate, and empower.

 

Asked about her vision for women in the future, Gretchen had this hope in mind: “My hope is that more women will rise up to lead and use their platforms to empower and connect more women for a better future.”

 

Learn more from the Woman-in-Action, Gretchen Ho, as she shares more lessons through a masterclass video on PLDT Home’s Youtube page here.

Prepare your lips and skin this summer with Mentholatum and Sunplay

Its summer once again and its time for some skin protection when you go out in the sun or outdoors to do some errands. 

We've been making time for everything from mani-pedis to at-home workouts all in the name of self-care but taking extra time to focus on our skin should be our No. 1 priority. For summer, the beauty buzzword is "protect." 

This summer, protect your skin and lips from the sun and other elements with Mentholatum LipCare products and Sunplay Skin Aqua sunscreens, both beloved Asian beauty brands with cult beauty status.

 

There may be no summer outings but you still have to make sure your skin is protected from UVA/UVB rays and even blue light. Sunplay Skin Aqua sunscreen is a skincare step you should never miss. One popular choice is Sunplay Skin Aqua UV Watery Essence with SPF 50+ PA++++; doesn’t feel thick or heavy, and doesn’t contain any fragrance or alcohol. Another is Skin Aqua Sarafit with beauty and protection benefits; blocking UVA/UVB and blue light, plus you will get to have a supple skin because it has Hyaluronic Acid.

 

Mentholatum LipCare offers different lip balms. One of them is LipIce Magic Color, which is infused with Commiphora Mukul Herbs Extract to smoothen fine lines and keep lips bouncy; enhanced with Beeswax and Argan Oil for 10 hours of moisture and enriched with natural ingredients like Shea Butter, Macadamia Nut Oil, Jojoba Oil, Ternifolia Nut Oil and Aloe Vera Oil Extract to keep lips smooth and healthy. It also has Vitamin E, an antioxidant to protect your lips from the sun and other elements.

 

From March 25-28, 2021, enjoy up to 30% off on selected LipCare and Sunplay products at Watsons and SM Beauty.

 

More deals for Watsons Card Members! On March 26-28, 2021, get up to 50% off on select LipCare and Sunplay products in the Watsons Million Members Thanksgiving Sale online and in-store! 

 

To celebrate Lazada's 9th Birthday Sale on March 27, there will be special deals and freebies. Get up to 25% off on regular Sunplay products and up to 50% off on Sunplay Watery Cool items. There will also be 10% off on all regular Mentholatum LipCare items and a free LipIce Sugar Lip for every checkout (no minimum purchase requirement) at Mentholatum's Lazada store https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.c4DbU.

 

Make sure your skin and lips get the love and protection they need with Mentholatum LipCare and Sunplay products. 

 

 

 

Ever Bilena celebrates 38th anniversary with a huge sale on all make up products

I witnessed the long queue in SM North Edsa when Ever Bilena hold their P38 or 38% sale on all beauty products. The first product that was hoarded or wiped out in just a matter of seconds is their bestseller powder foundation. I was able to grab some Kris lipsticks though.  

Filipinos are swarming the malls and drugstores to hoard makeup—particularly Ever Bilena’s products! 

 

That’s because the country’s leading cosmetics brand is celebrating its 38^th anniversary. To mark this milestone, they are treating their customers to the Ever Bilena “Great at 38” sale, with Php38 and 38% discounts on select Ever Bilena, EB Advance, and Careline products.

 

The reception to the sale event was so phenomenal that three-month’s worth of stocks were immediately depleted only in one day on the brand’s official pages on Lazada and Shopee.  Thousands of shoppers also followed social distancing protocols in malls across the country and patiently lined up to enjoy the huge discounts on Ever Bilena products. 

Ever Bilena founder Dioceldo Sy excitedly shares, “We are very thankful for the overwhelming response. We were surprised that, despite the ongoing pandemic and strict safety protocols in the stores, shoppers  eagerly trooped to the malls and lined up to avail of our anniversary sale.  It took an Ever Bilena’s sale to bring Filipinos back to the malls and this is truly an unprecedented and well-documented success for us!”

 

The celebration is definitely not over with more exciting deals on best-selling products like matte lipsticks and makeup collaboration with Kirs Aquino on sale for Php38 or 38% off extended until April 30, 2021. 

 

Be sure to visit Ever Bilena’s physical stores at all leading department stores and supermarkets nationwide as well your local groceries. Hurry because Ever Bilena’s products are selling out really fast!

 

To know the list of participating stores, visit Ever Bilena’s Facebook page (@everbilenacosmetics).

Make family bonding moments with the kids sweeter and more fun with their all-time favorite Jolly Spaghetti

Even though the pandemic means kids must stay home to be safe, it doesn’t mean that they can’t have any fun! Now that parents are spending more time with their kids, it’s best to make the most out of the situation and foster a joyful and exciting atmosphere at home. 

 

One great way to keep kids happy despite the current situation is to create new family activities that will make quality time together more memorable!  You can learn how to bake, expand their creativity through DIY arts and crafts or even explore the latest video games or social media trends—then complete your child’s day with a plate of the meatiest, cheesiest, and sweet-sarap Jolly Spaghetti. 

 The latest commercial from Jollibee encourages exactly this, showing that parents can do a lot of at-home activities for their bonding time. From interactive storytelling through role-playing, teaming up on building giant lego castles, and jamming to the new dance crazes and games together, there is always a way to make your children happy. 

 

To top it all, the meatiest, cheesiest and sweet-sarap Jolly Spaghetti is always guaranteed to make these daily bonding moments memorable and sweet-sarap na walang katulad, while being affordable, and easy and convenient to order. 

 

“Keeping your children happy by spending quality time with them is truly important during these challenging times. We’re glad to contribute to making family bonding moments with the kids sweeter and more fun with their all-time favorite Jolly Spaghetti.” said Jollibee Marketing AVP for Bestsellers Cathleen Capati.

The Jolly Spaghetti is available in all Jollibee stores nationwide for only Php 50 solo, and P200 as a Family Pan good for four to five people. Have it safely delivered to you via the Jollibee Delivery App, JollibeeDelivery.com, #87000, GrabFood, and foodpanda! Also available in Drive-Thru and Take Out.

 

For more info and updates on Jollibee products, like Jollibee Philippines on Facebook, subscribe to Jollibee Studios on YouTube, and follow @jollibee on Twitter and Instagram.

POCO Global today launched the Real Beast POCO F3 and the new and soon-to-be-coveted POCO X3 Pro

This is good news to all POCO fans as POCO Global today launched two flagship smartphones - The Real Beast POCO F3 and the new and soon-to-be-coveted POCO X3 Pro. 

Sporting the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G Mobile Platform, POCO F3 immediately grabs attention as the brand's most commanding device to date. POCO F3 is also equipped with a 6.67" E4 AMOLED DotDisplay with 120Hz refresh rate, as well as the Dolby Atmos audio technology. Powerful yet slim and light, POCO F3 is comfortably in the league with high-end flagships.

POCO X3 Pro maintains the top-notch features that made its predecessor a prime choice for hardcore gamers and techies, but boasts an even better performance with one of the most powerful 4G mobile platforms currently on the market: the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 860 Mobile Platform. With upgraded speed, storage capacity, and RAM option, POCO X3 Pro takes gaming experience to a level unparalleled at this price point. 

"As of Feb 28th, 2021, POCO has shipped a total of 13 million smartphones since the initial launch of POCO F1 in 2018. 

And specifically global shipments of POCO X3 NFC alone have surpassed 4 million units within 7 months," said Kevin Qiu, Head of POCO Global. "This time, we will continue POCO’s success by bringing exactly what you need, and MORE."

“We are excited to support POCO in launching two amazing new products, POCO F3 and POCO X3 Pro, featuring the Snapdragon 870 and 860 respectively. These platforms are designed to deliver powerful connectivity experiences, elevated game-play, and brilliant camera capabilities to support premium mobile experiences for users around the world,” said Kedar Kondap, Vice President of Product Management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. 

POCO F3 - The Real Beast

Beast performance: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 870 5G Mobile Platform 

POCO F3 plays in the big leagues with the brand’s most powerful device yet, powered by the Snapdragon 870 5G Mobile Platform. The device features an upgraded Qualcomm® Kryo™ 585 CPU prime core clock speed of up to 3.2 GHz, which is an industry-leading prime core clock speed. Along with the ultra-fast Qualcomm® Adreno™ 650 GPU, POCO F3 delivers superb game-play experience. Paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage, the flagship setup guarantees faster read-write speeds for multitasking. The boosted performance is embodied in its high efficiency 7nm processor as well as the LiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus which allows the device to deliver sustained peak performance.

POCO F3 meets all the latest benchmarks in connectivity, sporting a Snapdragon X55 5G Modem-RF System for the lightning fast 5G connectivity* with support for the majority of global network bands. The device also supports Wi-Fi 6, putting it comfortably in league with high-end smartphones.

Beast 6.67" AMOLED display & premium design 

POCO F3's 120Hz high refresh rate provides unprecedented smoothness when gaming on the large 6.67" AMOLED display. This beast also features one of the tiniest dots in the industry at just 2.76mm.  Additionally, the 360Hz touch sampling rate and the fine-tuned touch algorithm allows the phone to respond extremely fast to the touch of a fingertip. The MEMC technology, adding up to 60fps, further enhances the smoothness of video content.

The HDR10+ certified display, along with the True Display and True Color features, provides a truly eye-pleasing viewing experience with vibrant, highly accurate color.  More than that, the upgraded E4 material brings the screen’s peak brightness to 1300 nits, and helps reduce power consumption by 15% compared to the last-generation E3 material. 

Crafted from a non-slippery material and measuring only 7.8mm thin and 196g in weight, the device feels comfortable and secure in the hand. At the same time, the Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 on both front and back gives the phone sturdy protection. 

Beast entertainment with Dolby Atmos®, AI triple camera setup and more

Rocking a dual speaker setup with a bottom main speaker and a secondary speaker at the top, POCO F3 produces superior, high-definition sound. POCO F3 is the brand’s first device to feature Dolby Atmos® sound technology**, leveling up the sound quality for a thoroughly immersive experience for gaming, videos and music, no matter if you are listening through headphones or built-in speakers. 

"We, at Dolby, are looking forward to the launch of the POCO F3 series, because not only are we thrilled to extend the extraordinary Dolby Atmos experience to smartphones from POCO, but we are also proud of the spectacular work done by POCO in enabling a world-class entertainment experience on the POCO F3," said Mahesh Balakrishnan, Vice President of Audio Business, Consumer Entertainment Group at Dolby Laboratories. 

POCO F3's AI triple camera setup and myriad of crafty, innovative camera features help unleash photography skills. The rear cameras consist of a 48MP main camera with 1.6μm 4-in-1 large pixel, an 119° ultra-wide lens, and a 5MP telemacro camera that supports 3cm - 7cm autofocus. This finely tuned combo allows for stunning high-resolution and detailed images in lightning time, greatly improving the camera's versatility. The 20MP front camera also supports Night Mode selfie.

Unlike most of the dual-mic smartphones, POCO F3 has a triple-microphone setup and comes with Audio Zoom feature. When shooting a video, the dedicated third microphone on the rear allows the device to "zoom in" on the sound along with the image, capturing clear audio of far-away scenes and considerably improving sound reception during filming. Meanwhile, the X-axis linear haptic motor provides short, crisp vibrations to complete the flagship-level entertainment experience. 

POCO F3 gets its power from no ordinary battery. The 4,520mAh (typ) battery can be powered up at lightning speed thanks to the Middle Middle Tab (MMT) technology, which routes electric current into the device more efficiently. With the 33W in-box fast charger, the device can be charged to 100% in just 52 minutes***.

POCO F3 comes in three colors, Arctic White, Night Black and Deep Ocean Blue, with two storage variants - 6GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB. The 6GB+128GB will retail at PHP 17,990, while the 8GB+258GB version is priced at PHP 20,990 exclusively on Lazada. Consumers who will avail on March 27 will enjoy an early bird offer of PHP 15,990 and PHP 18,990 for the 6GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB respectively. 

POCO X3 Pro - Exactly What You Need, and More

Flagship-level performance - More speed

POCO X3 Pro features a flagship performance, featuring Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 860, one of the most powerful 4G mobile platforms currently on the market. This platform features a Kryo™ 485 CPU boasting 7nm processing technology for a peak performance of up to 2.96GHz, along with the Adreno™ 640 GPU for enhanced graphics rendering. Combined, the platform allows you to enjoy an ultra-smooth, high-quality gaming experience, even when playing processing-heavy 3D games at high settings.

Along with enhanced UFS 3.1, the device offers snappy read and write speeds, so you don't have to wait long to load files, games and apps. The device also features LiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus – a cooling solution packing an enlarged copper heat pipe and multiple layers of graphite that work together to reduce the device's thermal capacity.

Lightning reactions - Super smooth display and unique design for ultimate gameplay

POCO X3 Pro retains the stunning 6.67" FHD+ DotDisplay with a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate, ensuring a super responsive, low-latency gameplay experience. The display uses DynamicSwitch to optimize refresh rate for different applications. POCO X3 Pro's display has an upgraded protection for daily wear and tear using Corning® Gorilla® Glass 6.

The latest device stands out with a refined design with three new eye-catching colors. The 3D curved back instantly draws in the eyes with a rainbow finish that beautifully catches the light at different angles, a trendy look that pairs elegantly with the bold chroma POCO logo and a vertical finish line" stripe running down the middle. Plus, POCO X3 Pro sports an easily-accessible and accurate side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Stay in the game - Extra-long battery life and 33W fast charging 

Say goodbye to low-power anxiety - equipped with an ultra-large capacity 5,160mAh (typ) battery, POCO X3 Pro offers a battery life of up to two full days***. Built-in MMT technology and a 33W in-box fast charger makes sure the device is powered up in lightning time.

Its dual top-and-bottom speaker setup provides a stunning flagship-level sound for streaming and gaming, which paired with the lively vibrations generated from the device’s precisely tuned Z-axis linear motor, made for gratifying gameplay.

Capture the moment - Detailed images with quad-camera set-up

POCO X3 Pro acts as your pocket videographer with a complete quad-camera rear setup and a myriad of noteworthy camera functions to explore. A 48MP main camera supporting 1.6um 4-in-1 Super Pixels allows for clear and stunningly detailed images. The 119° ultra-wide camera lens offers Night Mode so beautiful landscape shots or group photos can happen even in low-light conditions. The macro camera and depth sensor complete the outfit by offering extra camera versatility and capabilities.

POCO X3 Pro in the Philippines will come in three colors: Phantom Black, Frost Blue, Metal Bronze with two storage variants. The 6GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB versions will retail at PHP 12,990 and PHP 15,990 respectively, and be exclusively available on Shopee. Early bird price of PHP 10,990 for the 6GB+12GB variant, and PHP 13,990 for the 8+256GB variants shall apply for purchases made on March 24. 

 

Please refer to POCO website and Facebook page for product availability and detailed sales information. 

POCO F3 and POCO X3 Pro quick specs:*

 

Product	POCO F3	POCO X3 Pro
Display	6.67“ AMOLED, ultra-tiny DotDisplay E4 material 2400x1080 FHD+ 120Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling rate Contrast ratio: 5000000:1 Brightness: 900 nits (typ), 1300 nits (peak) True Color True Display HDR10+ MEMC (Motion Estimation and Motion Compensation) Sunlight display 3.0 360° Ambient Light Sensor	6.67" FHD+ LCD DotDisplay 2400x1080 FHD+ 120Hz refresh rate 240Hz touch sampling rate DynamicSwitch Contrast ratio: 1500:1 Brightness: 450 nits (typ) Sunlight display Reading mode 2.0 HDR10
Body	Arctic White, Night Black, Deep Ocean Blue Corning®️ Gorilla® Glass 5 front and back	Phantom Black, Frost Blue, Metal Bronze Corning® Gorilla® Glass 6 front 2.5D glass front, 3D curved back
Dimensions	163.7mm x 76.4mm x 7.8mm, 196g	165.3mm x 76.8mm x 9.4mm, 215g
Bands	2G: GSM: 850 900 1800 1900MHz 3G: WCDMA: 1/2/4/5/8 4G: LTE FDD: 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/20/28/66 4G: LTE TDD: 38/40/41 5G*: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n41/n77/n78	2G: GSM: 850 900 1800 1900MHz 3G: WCDMA: B1/2/4/5/8 4G: LTE FDD: B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/20/28 4G: TDD-LTE: B38/40/41
Performance	Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 870 Mobile Platform 7nm process technology Qualcomm® Kryo™ 585 octa-core CPU, up to 3.2GHz Qualcomm® Adreno™ 650 GPU	Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 860 Mobile Platform 7nm process technology Qualcomm® Kryo™ 485 octa-core CPU, up to 2.96GHz Qualcomm® Adreno™ 640 GPU
Storage	LPDDR5 + UFS 3.1	LPDDR4X + UFS 3.1
Heat dissipation	LiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus D5 copper heat pipe + multi-layer graphite
Rear camera	48MP main camera - 1/2" sensor size, 1.6μm 4-in-1 large pixel - f/1.79, 6P lens, AF 8MP ultra-wide camera - f/2.2, FOV 119° 5MP telemacro camera - f/2.4, AF (3cm-7cm)	48MP main camera - 1/2“ sensor size, 1.6μm 4-in-1 large pixel - f/1.79, 6P lens, AF 8MP ultra-wide camera - f/2.2, FOV 119° 2MP macro camera - f/2.4, FF (4cm) 2MP depth sensor - f/2.4, FF
Front camera	20MP in-display camera	20MP in-display camera
Connectivity	Multi-functional NFC IR blaster Bluetooth 5.1 Wi-Fi 6 5G	Multi-functional NFC IR blaster Bluetooth 5.0 Wi-Fi 6 Dual SIM, Dual 4G standby
Unlock	Side-mounted fingerprint sensor Face unlock	Side-mounted fingerprint sensor Face unlock
Charging	4520mAh (typ) battery 33W in-box fast charger, 52 mins*** to 100% USB-C	5160mAh (typ) battery 33W in-box fast charger USB-C
Audio	Dolby Atmos®** Dual speakers Hi-Res Audio Hi-Res Audio Wireless certified	Dual speakers High-res audio certified 3.5mm headphone jack
Motor	X-axis linear motor	Z-axis linear motor
System	MIUI 12 for POCO based on Android 11	MIUI 12 for POCO based on Android 11
Storage	6GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB

 

Disclaimers: 

*5G connectivity may vary based on regional availability and local operator support.

** Dolby Atmos® feature will be made available via future OTA update. 

*** Data is based on internal testing. Actual results may vary.