Welcome to the TVBabad Era with Devant

Since the pandemic, I have been TVBabad from 7PM up to 11PM. Binge-watching all my favorite series and movies and make sure to finish them in one sitting, that's how babadera I am. 

Back in the day, before everyone had their own mobile phones, a favorite activity for young Filipinos to indulge in was telebabad. This meant spending hours on end talking to a friend or loved one over the telephone. 

Fast forward to today, where landline phones are no longer a must-have in every home, telebabad has literally become a thing of the past. In its place is an all-new trend, TVBabad. 

Welcome to the TVBabad Era

TVBabad is the FIlipino way of binge-watching. Whether alone or with a group, binge-watching has become an extremely popular way to spend one’s free time. This started around 2013, with the rise of streaming platforms that offer thousands of movies and TV episodes, which people can watch, one after the other, non-stop. 

 

Apart from being a fun and entertaining way to pass the time, TVBabad is also a social experience. Watching programs together has become a go-to activity for families at home. Also, when you follow a TV series along with a global group of viewers, you gain a sense of belonging and community. Some even become active members of entire fandoms dedicated to their favorite shows. Plus, because people are more inclined to watch a series that is recommended by others, your TVBabad activities can drive conversations as well.

For TVBabad, Bigger is the Best!

Nothing beats the experience of watching your favorite shows and films on a large screen, and this is precisely the case when it comes to TVBabad. When you watch on a TV versus a smaller screen like a phone or a tablet, you are able to see every important detail in each scene, and enjoy vivid imagery that makes for a more memorable experience. This isn’t just true for films and TV shows, but also when watching sporting events, concerts, and even when playing games. 

 

A big screen is also better when you want to share the TVBabad experience with others, creating a more comfortable viewing setup compared to crowding around a small screen. And, since binge-watching entails hours of viewing, a TV is a better option that is gentler on the eyes.

 

This June, upgrade your TVBabad experience at home with Devant. From June 1 to 30, 2021, Devant’s 50”-65” Smart 4K TVs and 50”-55” Smart Quantum 4K TVs will be available at special discounted prices in online stores and appliance centers nationwide. Visit www.devanttv.com/virtual-store to learn more.

Indulge in an incomparable viewing experience. Live in the moment - It’s a TV Babad Day!

 

To learn more about the Devant’s TVs and other products, check out the Devant Website (www.devanttv.com).

Devant products are also available in leading appliance stores nationwide.

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Five not-so obvious reasons to start biking this World Bike Day 2021

 June 3 is World Bike Day! 

Whether you haven’t graduated from training wheels or can easily tell a band clamp from a braze-on derailleur, there’s always a reason to enjoy bike rides. Most people know it keeps them active and healthy, saves money, and reduces traffic and pollution.

This World Bike Day, experts weigh in on the often unsung benefits of cycling based on experiences in their different organizations and from riding countless hours in the saddle. From the big to the small, here are five not-so obvious reasons to hop on a bicycle today:

1. It helps the economy

Cycling drives economic growth. Not only does it get people to work on time at little to no cost, it also creates jobs in bike tourism, repair shops, and courier services, among others.

“Cycling hits so many of the UN Sustainable Development Goals,” said National Bicycle Organization head Benedict Camara. In fact, a study shows that it can positively impact the world’s future by helping save nearly USD $6 trillion globally over the next decade. 

2. It fosters a sense of community

When Ekong Caruncho and friends started biking to work, it led them to form what would become Bike to Work Philippines. “We were still curious about how to repair our bikes, what routes to take, etc. This curiosity prompted us to create a group, a small one at least, to learn from others. By word of mouth, the small group began to grow exponentially,” he said. 

Aldrin Pelicano of MNL Moves shared a similar experience when people found his Facebook page: “Followers became friends along the way and sharing the same vision of a walking and cycling Metro Manila has helped grow my personal advocacy into a community.”

3. It promotes equality

On the road, all bikes are equal. Moreover, cycling advocates that everyone, regardless of gender or economic status, should be equal. 

“Cycling presents opportunities for a better life in helping people get to work, school, and markets. It is also a gateway to gender equality, especially in societies where females are kept from driving motorized vehicles. Safe infrastructures can encourage more women and girls to use bikes,” said Camara. 

4. It teaches everyone to be kind

Cycling can help people adopt a more compassionate worldview. “Biking everywhere helped me experience what is lacking in terms of policy and infrastructure for the majority of commuters who travel outside of motor vehicles,” said Pelicano.

At the same time, non-bikers are urged to share the road, respect bike lanes, and be cautious around bikers. “Adapt and be kind. Biking is new for most of us, so if some of us are slow and uneasy, it means that we're learning as we go,” said Caruncho.

5. It transforms our cities for the better

“Who would have ever imagined segregated, protected bike lanes on EDSA?” cited Sunny Sevilla of the Move as One Coalition. “It’s starting to happen!”

The pandemic became a tipping point for the government to address its transport problem. With limited public transit options over the past year, they focused on the capital’s growing number of cyclists.

Recently, San Juan and Manila both partnered with Allianz PNB Life to launch the country’s first solar-powered bike pit stop and themed bike racks and art installations.

Together with these local governments and biking organizations, the major life insurer advocates for bike-friendly and sustainable cities, starting with Metro Manila. 

“Allianz PNB Life promotes bike safety and education with the Ride Safe campaign. Through our various partnerships, we are able to widen and enrich our advocacy to empower more Filipinos,” said Chief Marketing and Sustainability Officer Gino Riola.

The ultimate goal is not for cycling to be considered an alternative, but rather a mainstream mode of transportation. 

“At Allianz, cycling is not just a way to get through the pandemic. It is a long-term investment towards a healthier, more progressive Philippines too,” said Riola. 

Darren Espanto is back in Manila for a TikTkok Exclusive!

After spending time abroad during lockdown, Darren Espanto has returned home, and he doesn't come empty-handed. Fans awaiting his come back will not be disappointed with the triple treat of a new single, a new look and an upcoming concert from the star.

Seeking to reconnect and catch up with his fans, Darren will be going live on TikTok Exclusive on June 5th, Saturday, at 8:00 PM via his own TikTok account, @darrenespanto. During the TikTok Exclusive, he will raffle off some prizes, and demonstrate the choreography to the dance challenge for his new single, "Tama Na".

The song, which was written and produced by singer-songwriter Zack Tabudlo, talks about self-worth and breaking free from toxic relationships. "Tama Na" will be part of Darren's upcoming album, and a music video for the song is planned for release as well. Fans will also get the chance to listen to "Tama Na" live during Darren's concert on June 9.

Viewers of TikTok Exclusive may even be surprised to see an all grown up Darren Espanto, who recently debuted a new look through his social media accounts. As he has just turned 20 years old, the singer, who first became famous as a contestant on The Voice Kids Philippines, has shed his child performer image and now sports a sexier, more mature side.

Tune in to TikTok Exclusive with Darren Espanto to hear firsthand about his lockdown experience in Canada, his thoughts on turning 20, updates on his current activities, and how he feels about recording over Zoom and this new digital era of music. Darren will also be answering questions from viewers through TikTok's Live Q&A.

Don't miss this awesome online event. Download TikTok on your iOS and Android devices today.

The Smart Magic SIM gives users the freedom and flexibility to instantly enjoy more data and access of their favorite digital experiences

Leading mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is making it simpler and easier for Filipinos to shift their daily activities online powered by the country’s fastest mobile data network as it launches the Smart Magic SIM, a limited-edition prepaid SIM that comes with 24 GB no-expiry open access data for only Php399.  

 

The Smart Magic SIM gives users the freedom and flexibility to instantly enjoy more data and access of their favorite digital experiences. Upon activation, subscribers can use the SIM’s preloaded 24 GB data for work, school, social media, or entertainment - from attending online work meetings, sending huge work files, streaming online classes, sharing content on social media, binge-watching the latest series and movies, and playing mobile games, among others.

 

"The Smart Magic SIM is our most compelling bundle pack yet, which we have specially designed to give users generous data right from the get-go so they can simply pursue their passions. On top of this, we bring a much-differentiated digital experience because of our fastest and most reliable mobile network," said Jane J. Basas, SVP and Head of Consumer Wireless Business at Smart.

Enjoy Magic Data on the GigaLife App

 

The Smart Magic SIM is ready-to-use in all smartphones including Smart 5G-certified devices, and is available at the Smart Online Store, Smart’s Flagship Store in Lazada, and on GrabMart

For more no-expiry open access data, Smart Magic SIM users can also link their account to the GigaLife App to avail of exclusive rewards and data offers such as Magic Data with just a few taps on their phone.

 

Downloadable on Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and Huawei Mobile Services, the GigaLife App also enables subscribers to conveniently monitor their data usage as well as earn and accumulate GigaPoints, which may be used to redeem exclusive rewards and lifestyle perks.  

 

Philippines' fastest mobile data network

 

The Smart Magic SIM is powered by the country’s fastest mobile data network as reported by third-party mobile internet analytics firm Ookla® and Opensignal.

 

Ookla, the global leader in internet testing and analysis, named Smart as the country’s fastest mobile data network in the second half of 2020 after it achieved a Speed Score™ of 24.99, with average speeds of 20.08 Mbps for download, and 7.42 Mbps for upload, based on 3,915,679 user-initiated tests taken with Speedtest®.  Ookla has also cited Smart as the country's fastest mobile data network for three years in a row now.  

 

On the other hand, Smart recently scored a rare sweep in the April 2021 Philippines Mobile Network Experience Awards by independent analytics firm Opensignal*, beating the competition across all metrics in three essential aspects of service: Coverage (4G Coverage Experience, 4G Availability), Speed (Download and Upload Speed) and Experience (Games, Video and Voice App).

 

Smart also enables subscribers to level up their digital experience with Smart 5G, the fastest 5G network in the Philippines for Q1 2021 according to Ookla, with median download speeds of 190 Mbps or more than double the competition's speeds for the same period.  

 

Get the Smart Magic SIM at the Smart Online Store now!

 

*Opensignal Awards – Philippines: Mobile Network Experience Report April 2021, based on independent analysis of mobile measurements recorded during the period January 1 – March 31, 2021 © 2021 Opensignal Limited.  

Shopee launches 6.6-7.7 Mid year Sale TV Special!

Get discounted deals and promos this coming June 6 with Shopee's 6.6-7.7 Mid year Sale. 

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, invites everyone to enjoy exciting deals, prizes, and performances at the Shopee 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale TV Special, Shopee’s biggest TV Show to date. 

Filipinos can watch the fiesta themed-celebration, broadcast live from Araneta Coliseum, by tuning in to GMA-7 and Shopee Live on June 6, 2:00-3:30 PM. Until July 7, users can also enjoy free shipping, daily ₱1 deals, up to 20% cashback, and more at Shopee’s 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale. 

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Shopee welcomes the second half of the year with a bang as we launch the Shopee 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale. We’re proud of all the milestones we’ve achieved in the first half of the year, and starting with this campaign, we look forward to reaching new ones. With our supersized 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale and TV Special, Shopee aims to spread joy to Filipinos, cater to their needs, and remain a valued partner to our brands and sellers.”

 

Here are the highlights of the Shopee 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale TV Special: 

 

●      Over ₱15 million worth of prizes

During the TV Special, viewers can catch three Shopee Shake sessions, where they can win either ₱300,000 and a Chery Tiggo 2; ₱500,000 and a Chery Tiggo 2; or a BMW X3. One lucky Shopee Milyonaryo winner can also claim the ₱1,000,000 jackpot prize, plus a house and lot sponsored by Frontrow. Aside from cash prizes and giveaways, viewers can claim over ₱7,000,000 worth of vouchers from Shopee.

 

●      Exciting appearances from local and international celebrities

K-Pop fans can tune in to the star-studded TV Special to watch Korea’s hottest rising boy group, Treasure, as they perform hits such as “I Love You,” “MMM,” and “My Treasure.” Viewers can also catch local celebrities such as Shopee brand ambassador Willie Revillame, who will also be hosting the show; Jennylyn Mercado; Rhian Ramos; Michele Gumabao; Glaiza de Castro; Mikael Daez; Mark Herras; Gloc-9; Sef Cadayona; Skusta Clee; Flow G; Mark Maglasang; and finally John Lloyd Cruz, who is set to make his TV comeback since his hiatus in 2017. 

 

●      Big promotions from leading brands

Shoppers should stay tuned during the show to enjoy exclusive flash deals from go-to household, food, and tech brands such as Huawei, Reckitt, GSK, Pampers, Domino's, Bonchon, Century, SC Johnson, OPPO, Potato Corner, Globe, Smart, and Moonleaf.

 

Shopee 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale

 

Users can enjoy free shipping with no minimum spend, daily ₱1 deals, and 20% cashback on several categories at Shopee 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale, which runs until July 7. 

 

Shoppers can look forward to discounts up to 90% off on brands such as: 

●      P&G Beauty

●      Olay

●      NIVEA Philippines

●      Abbott Philippines

●      Equal Philippines

●      Maybelline

●      Akari Lighting Philippines

●      Del Monte

●      Mentos and Chupa Chups

●      Colgate-Palmolive

●      Havaianas Philippines

●      Unilever Beauty

●      OPPO

●      vivo

●      Enfagrow

●      GSK

●      Deerma Official Store

●      Eufy

●      Soundcore

●      Tough Mama Appliances

●      INSPI

●      Shigetsu

●      Mikana 

●      Organic Skin

●      Silver Kingdom

●      Lucky Silver

●      Crown Jewelry

●      Colourette

●      Revlon

●      Kleenfant

●      INSPI Kids

●      Organic

●      Crown

●      The SM Store

●      Ida Wallpaper

●      Nestle

●      Xiaomi

 

Shoppers can also easily top up their ShopeePay wallets through their debit cards and other convenient channels to enjoy more promotions such as:

 

●      A chance to win ₱20,000 by topping up a minimum of ₱300 on June 5

●      Free shipping with no minimum spend and up to 66% coins cashback on June 6

●      ₱10 worth of data for only ₱1 on June 6

●      Up to 25% cashback on bills payment 

●      ₱1 Deals from brands such as McDonald’s, Jollibee, Chowking, and more

 

For more information on the Shopee 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale, visit https://shopee.ph/m/6-6.

Hada Labo Light Lotion has no alcohol, mineral oil, colorants and fragrances, so it’s perfect for all skin types!

The Hada Labo Goku-jyun Hydrating Lotion has a cult following because of its ability to moisturize skin and improve it with regular use.

 

The no. 1 facial lotion in Japan for 13 consecutive years, Hada Labo Hydrating Lotion is packed with four types of hyaluronic acid to draw moisture to your skin and make it look dewy but not oily. It's a thin, ultra-lightweight liquid that sinks into your skin to deeply moisturize, leaving it plump and dewy, the Japanese beauty ideal known as “mochi skin."

 

Hada Labo is a Japanese skincare brand that provides the skin with intense hydration by harnessing the water-binding power of Hyaluronic Acid, a substance that occurs naturally in the human body.

 

If you're looking for something even lighter than the Hydrating Lotion for the hot weather, look no further. Hada Labo has just launched the Hada Labo Goku-jyun Light Lotion, formulated especially for those with oily, combination and sensitive skin.

 

Like all the products under the Hada Labo Hydrating line, including the lotion, face wash and moisturizer, Hada Labo Light Lotion has no alcohol, mineral oil, colorants and fragrances, so it’s perfect for all skin types. 

 

The Hada Labo White range or Gokujyun range is a range of hydrating skincare products that includes the best-selling Hydrating Lotion. It also has three face washes for different skin types. The Hydrating Face Wash is fragrance-free and gentle that leaves skin comfortably hydrated and refreshed. The Hydra and Whitening Face Wash has Brown Algae Extract and Resveratrol to help brighten skin while the Deep Clean & Pore Refining Face Wash has Japanese Green Tea extract that helps control and remove excess oil and Bentonite Clay to absorb dirt and impurities from pores.

 

Hada Labo also includes the Hydrating Light Cream which has Aloe Vera and other moisturizing botanicals for deep nourishment. The Aqua Oil Volume Matrix technology in this cream helps prevent moisture loss and boosts skin hydration. Meanwhile, the Hydrating Water Gel is an ultralight gel with a watery feel and includes Ceramides to protect and nourish your skin barrier.

 

Include the new Hada Labo Goku-jyun Light Lotion in your skincare shopping list for the dry season and enjoy the power of hyaluronic acid.

 

Hada Labo is available in the Philippines at Watsons and on Shopee (https://t.co/I0HHYgHYOp) and Lazada (https://t.co/fNnf5eMRLq).