vivo and ZEISS, redefine professional photography flagship smartphones with the X60 series

It’s no secret that stellar visuals have been the best way to instantly grab the attention of fellow millennials and Gen Z who are constantly bombarded with content every day. And while easier said than done, because of the sheer volume of people trying to express themselves online, it has become increasingly difficult to churn out content that stands out. 

Learn more about X60 5G at https://www.vivoglobal.ph/phone/vivo-X60/. 

Own everyday moments with the vivo X60 Series, equipped with top-of-the-line camera features co-engineered by Zeiss.

That is, unless you can get your hands on a device that not only packs cutting-edge tech suited for the competitive online sphere, but one that sports professional-grade camera systems all while embodying your style.

One such device is the all new vivo X60 series.

Professional-level optics co-engineered with ZEISS

The latest addition to the leading global technology company’s photography-centered X-series was co-engineered with ZEISS, a global leader in optics and opto-electronics. Having worked with several renowned professional camera brands to develop unmatched imaging systems, ZEISS has teamed up with vivo to intricately design a smartphone capable of capturing professional-level portraits and videos in just a few taps.

Besides the innovative vision of these two brands, this is all made possible by the vivo X60’s 48MP main, 13MP wide, and 13MP telephoto lenses. The already stunning output of this triple camera setup is further enhanced with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) technology and Super Night Portrait capabilities, allowing users to take extremely still and defined photos at any time of the day.

The dark arts. Take photos that can cast a spell on everyone using the Extreme Night Mode of the vivo X60. (RHIAN RAMOS by Xander Angeles)

Equipped with the legendary ZEISS Biotar Portrait Lens, the vivo X60 allows you to take stunning professional-level photos that stand out from the rest. (RHIAN RAMOS by Xander Angeles)

Powerful shots get even more dynamic and dramatic with vivo X60’s Long Exposure mode. (RHIAN RAMOS by Kharren Granada)

Loaded with innovations

Developed by a consumer-oriented brand, the vivo X60 is also loaded with technology suited to help you shoot, style, create, and express with unparalleled ease. It is powered by a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 870 processor which, combined with 12GB+3GB of Extended RAM and an advanced 120Hz refresh + 240Hz response rate, which allows for a seamless, lag-free experience which is crucial for those who take time in crafting TikTok videos, curated Instagram stories, and the like.

UltrawideNightmode 1x (left), UltrawideNightmode 0.6x (right)

As stylish as you

More than its hardware and software, the vivo X60 is also as stylish and breathtaking as its beholder, flaunting a lightweight and slim design coated in premium color options like Midnight Black and Shimmer Blue.

So what are you waiting for, get the professional-level edge to stand out with the vivo X60 series, available via Lazada, Shopee, and all vivo concept stores and kiosks nationwide. Visit https://www.vivoglobal.ph/phone/vivo-X60/ for more details. 

What's in the Shopee Princess' Cart?

Actress and social media personality Alex Gonzaga admits that she’s an online shopaholic. However, she’s a shopaholic who gets her money’s worth by waiting for deals and discounts! At Shopee’s upcoming 6.15 Payday Sale, the Shopee Princess plans to maximize promos such as free shipping with no minimum spend, ₱15 deals, 15% cashback, and more to get discounts on her shopping cart and make the most out of her sweldo. 

Here what Shopee’s payday shopping buddy plans to add to her budol haul this coming akinse: 

 

1. SNAILWHITE Everyday Glow Must-Haves

 

 

For glowing skin, Alex swears by incorporating SNAILWHITE Everyday Glow Must-Haves to her morning skincare routine. It contains all of Snail White's must-haves in one kit—moisturizing bar soap, exfoliating toner, all-in-one facial cream, and ultra-lightweight CC cream. 

 

 

 

2. Rexona Powder Dry

 

 

As an actress, social media personality, TV host, and entrepreneur, Alex follows a jam-packed routine each day. Her secret to staying dry and smelling good in between juggling multiple responsibilities? Rexona Powder Dry. “Napaka-humid ngayon, pero this deo keeps my underarms fresh and dry.”

 

 

3. Hi Fred Mixed Berries
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To stay in tip-top shape, the actress shares that antioxidants are an important part of her diet. She prefers Hi Fred Mixed Berries, which, aside from being sourced by local farmers, are packed with antioxidants, including polyphenols, anthocyanins, lutein, and beta-carotene. 

 

4. Issy & Co. Hydragloss
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Before she dashes out of the house, Alex swipes on several coats of Issy & Co. Hydragloss for a quick, fuss-free lip color. Thanks to its hydrating formula and glassy finish, this quickly became one of the actress’ favorites—even making it to a few selfies on her Instagram!

 

 

 

5. Alcohol Spray Bottle
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A friendly reminder from the Shopee Princess: stay safe and sanitized. She carries a handy Alcohol Spray Bottle to all her shoots, tapings, and other projects. This atomizer spray bottle is lightweight and leak-proof, so you won’t have to worry about lugging it around in your bag.

 

 

 

6. KN95 Mask
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When going out and about, Alex likes using KN95 Masks. With its 5-ply multi-layer protection against airborne particles, she feels protected even when visiting different locations per day for projects. She adds that she’s planning to get several more masks for her family, kasambahay, and staff. 

 

 

7. JAG Skinny Jeans
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For casual days off, Alex likes throwing on a cute top with high-waisted JAG Skinny Jeans. This pair of cotton ankle-length jeans looks flattering on a variety of body types and goes with any outfit. “Wardrobe essential ‘yan. It’s a quick outfit solution for a lazy day!” 

 

For more information on the Shopee 6.15 Paydale Sale, visit https://shopee.ph/m/payday-sale.  

 

Check out using ShopeePay to enjoy even more perks such as:

●      ShopeePay ₱1 Deals for Puregold, Potato Corner, Seaoil, and other supermarkets and restaurants, redeemable when you pay in-store

●      Discounted load and data offers such as ₱10 data for only ₱1 and ₱10 load for ₱6

●      Up to 35% cashback on Bills Payment

 

You can also top up your ShopeePay wallet through convenient channels such as debit card, online banking, TouchPay machines, and over-the-counter on June 14 for a chance to win ₱15,000! 

 

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

Six Fan Favorite Moments during Shopee’s 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale TV Special

Shopee’s 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale TV Special, held last June 6, was definitely one for the books! The fiesta-themed show, which is Shopee’s biggest TV Special to date, featured lots of cash prizes and giveaways, appearances by today’s hottest celebrities, performances from top local and international artists, and more. 

 

Here are a few unforgettable highlights from the show:

 

1. Willie Revillame and Gloc 9’s performance

 

Willie Revillame is more than just your regular TV host. He’s also a beast on drums! The Shopee brand ambassador collaborated with revered local rapper Gloc-9 for an electrifying performance during the TV Special. 

 

2. #RaStro reunion

 

It was a reunion day for “The Rich Man’s Daughter” co-stars Rhian Ramos and Glaiza de Castro as well. The show may have aired years ago, but the fan base remains as active as ever, even getting #RaStroOnShopee66—RaStro being a portmanteau of the actresses’ last names—to trend on Twitter.

 

3. K-Pop act Treasure’s exciting performances
   

 

Treasure, one of Korea’s hottest rising groups, kept Treasure Makers all over the country glued to their screens as they made their Philippine television debut during the TV Special. The rookie K-Pop boy band performed three of their most popular hits: “I Love You,” “MMM,” and “My Treasure.”

 

4. Treasure doing their version of Shopee Shake

 

Treasure Makers managed to capture an adorable fan cam of Treasure members doing the Shopee Shake dance. Fans fell in love all over again as the boys lent their own brand of swag to the dance! Were you one of the Treasure Makers who got bias-wrecked with this short clip? 

 

5. John Lloyd Cruz’s emotional comeback

 

Four long years after his showbiz hiatus in 2017, fans finally got to see John Lloyd Cruz on-screen once again. After treating adoring fans to a rendition of “Yakap,'' the actor shared that he was excited to be back in an emotional interview with host Willie Revillame. 

 

6. Shopee Milyonaryo jackpot winne

 

Jenevie Quisoy, a wife and mom from Aklan, joined the ranks of previous lucky Shopee Milyonaryos as she won the jackpot prize during the TV Special. Aside from taking home ₱1,000,000 in cash, Jenevie also got a house and lot sponsored by Frontrow. 

 

Shopee 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale

 

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. For more information, visit https://shopee.ph/m/6-6. 

 

Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC) hosted their latest COVID-19 webicon entitled “Race Against Time: The Road to Herd Immunity”,

Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC) recently hosted their latest COVID-19 webicon entitled “Race Against Time: The Road to Herd Immunity”, with the purpose of educating the public regarding the importance of getting vaccinated against the disease and achieving herd immunity. 

In the webicon held on June 4 via ZOOM, the OCTA Research Group composed of Dr. Guido David, Fr. Nicanor Austriaco, O.P., Dr. Michael Tee and Prof. Ranjit Singh Rye returned to discuss the current state of COVID-19 in the Philippines, the science behind vaccines, and why the country needs to achieve herd immunity to beat the virus.

Fr. Austriaco specifically wanted to introduce the concept of population immunity to the Philippines. He noted that while the public commonly views the COVID-19 disease as a “disease of the individual”, the disease also affects the community by causing surges in the number of infections and disrupting the economy. 

Stressing the role of vaccines, Fr. Austriaco pointed out that as the number of vaccinated people goes up, cases of viral transmission will go down, and that is the key to a gradual transition back to normalcy.

Meanwhile, in his integration of OCTA group’s important points, Prof. Rye noted that “while it might be a pipe dream to have the whole population vaccinated by December, there is still a possibility of containment or even herd immunity in certain areas of the country.”

In response to the research group’s presentation, Dr. Dennis Garcia, a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist from CSMC, shared an action plan that may be used in encouraging Filipinos to avail of vaccinations in the community. 

“The number of confirmed COVID cases in the Philippines is 1.2 million people, [and the number of] deaths is 21,000. But the number of vaccination doses given is [currently] at 5 million. [The fact that] the number of deaths from the vaccine [in the country] is zero [is] a strong argument in dashing fears of [getting] the vaccine,” he said.

The webicon was rounded off with a Q&A segment for the OCTA Research Group and Dr. Garcia, which CSMC Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Zenaida Javier-Uy took part in as well. 

When asked how private institutions like CSMC can help in speeding up the process of achieving herd immunity, Dr. Uy stated that CSMC aims for a 100% vaccination rate for all their medical staff and employees. Dr. Uy likewise shared that the hospital has partnered with the local government unit of San Juan City in vaccinating the populace. 

“A strong relationship with local government units and private organizations will allow CSMC [and the rest of the private sector] to participate in vaccinating a great majority of the Filipino people,” she said in closing. “I’m very proud of the work we do here at Cardinal Santos.”

For more information about these services and others that CSMC offers, please visit https://cardinalsantos.com.ph/. CSMC is also on Facebook, like and follow them at www.facebook.com/CardinalSantos. 

Shopee partners with the Department of Health to educate Filipinos on the importance and benefits of vaccination

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, partners with the Department of Health (DOH) to promote education about COVID-19 vaccines through in-app and social media initiatives. As the Philippines aims to vaccinate 70% of its population within three to five years, this partnership between Shopee and DOH augments the concerted effort of the private sector and local government units to encourage Filipinos to get vaccinated and protect themselves and their loved ones against COVID-19.  

 

While the local government rolls out COVID-19 vaccination programs, the vaccine hesitancy rate among Filipinos continues to increase, going from 47% in January 2021 to 61% by the end of the first quarter.^[1] They remain resistant to the vaccine due to three key  reasons: concerns about potential side effects, uncertainty about efficacy, and skepticism.

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Shopee is honored to partner with the Department of Health to educate Filipinos on the importance and benefits of vaccination. Through our collaboration with DOH, we can provide the community with accurate and science-backed vaccine information. With proper education, we aim to raise the public’s awareness and hopefully encourage more people to get vaccinated.”

 

Beverly C. Ho, MD, MPH, Director IV, at Health Promotion Bureau DOH, said, “This partnership symbolizes what we, in the Health Promotion Bureau, want to do—meet people where they are and make living healthy easy. That's why we are thankful to use Shopee’s platform, one that effectively reaches and engages millions of Filipinos, to make RESBAKUNA reach a wider audience. The immense potential this partnership holds, not only in increasing vaccine confidence but in improving overall health literacy among Filipinos, truly excites us.”

 

Starting this month until August, users can learn more about vaccines’ safety and effectiveness from DOH and World Health Organization representatives. On June 23, 9:00 PM, users can watch a discussion on “Fake vs Fact on COVID-19 Vaccine Safety and Efficacy” on Shopee Live. Shopee will post helpful information about the vaccines on its official social media pages. A separate microsite will also be available on the Shopee app. 

 

Visit https://shopee.ph/m/resbakuna-kasangga-ng-bida to stay updated on Shopee’s initiatives against COVID-19. 

 

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

 

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^[1] Pulse Asia