The realme GT Master Edition offers a premium all-around experience at an accessible price range

Coming off the successful launch of its latest innovations on September 23, realme, the country’s no. 1 smartphone brand as of Q2 2021, is set to indulge the Squad yet again with another wave of deals and promos this September 30. 

Dubbed as the real flagship disruptor, the realme GT Master Edition offers a premium all-around experience at an accessible price range. It comes in two stunning colors: the Voyager Grey, which sports the industry’s first vegan leather concave design inspired by the concept of travel and exploration by famed industrial designer Naoto Fukasawa; and the Daybreak Blue which takes inspiration from the colors of dawn with a reflective back panel. It also comes packed with a Snapdragon 778G 5G processor, 120Hz Super AMOLED display, 65W SuperDart Charge, and 64MP Primary Camera, among many other features. 

The realme GT Master Edition was a tremendous success among realme fans, having sold out on Lazada just a day after its reveal. This is why realme is set to offer another round of amazing deals as part of Lazada’s Sulit Sweldo Sale on September 30. During the sale, the smartphone will be available at P1,500 OFF (P17,490) for the 8+128GB variant, and P2,000 OFF (P19,990) for the 8+256GB variant. 

On the other hand, the realme Book is the brand’s first-ever laptop as it aims to disrupt the laptop segment.  It offers a premium yet powerful experience ideal for multi-faceted millennials, young professionals, and students looking to support their passions with innovative technology. 

It comes packed with impressive specs housed in a slim and lightweight package with premium aluminum alloy design that comes in two colors: Real Silver and Real Blue. It boasts a  14” screen with a high-resolution 2K Full-Vision Display, the 11^th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor in i3 and i5 variants, 54Wh large battery with 65W Super-Fast Charge technology, and Stereo Sound by DTS (Powerful Bass Sound by HARMAN).

On September 30, the realme Book will be available at P8,000 OFF for the i3 variant (P29,990) and P6,000 OFF for the i5 variant (P41,990) via the realme Official Store on Lazada.

Aside from the realme GT Master Edition and the realme Book, the realme Squad can also look forward to exciting deals of up to 50% OFF on other tech must-haves. Products and their flash sale prices include the realme Buds Air 2 (P1,790), the realme Watch (P1,690), the realme TechLife Air Purifier (P4,490), and the realme Smart TV 32” (P8,490) among many others.

 Get holiday deals of up to 50% OFF on Shopee’s Payday Sale this September 30

Get your shopping carts ready! realme is also offering deals of up to 50% OFF on its well-loved smartphones and TechLife products in time for your early holiday shopping during the Shopee Payday Sale, this September 30.

During the sale, the realme 8 5G (4+128GB) will be available for only P10,790. With industry-leading connectivity, impressive speed and performance, and no-compromise functionality, the realme 8 5G elevates the 5G experience within the category. Meanwhile, realme’s best-selling C-series products: the realme C21Y and the realme C25s will be offered for only P6,190 and P8,290 respectively. 

Those looking to upgrade their tech arsenal to support a full-circle digital lifestyle are also in for a treat with realme’s discounts on TechLife devices. These include the realme Buds Air 2 (P1,990), the realme Buds Q2 (P890), and the realme Watch 2 (P1,990), among many others.

Don’t miss out on these incredible holiday offers and more this September 30, on the realme Official Store on Shopee. 

If there’s anything you want or need from a powerful notebook laptop, the Huawei MateBook D 15 2021 has it and more!

Having a computer you can carry anywhere and not lose an ounce of productivity is one of technology’s modern miracles. So much so that young professionals and students have found notebook laptops pretty much mandatory equipment for work and/or studies. This necessity swelled the laptop market to new heights, with tech brand Huawei leading the charge with their innovative take on these productivity machines.

 

The HUAWEI MateBook D 15 i3 and i5 exemplify the high-performing, all-rounder laptop, featuring a combination of sleek design, powerful internals, and smart connectivity options. Read on to find out how the MateBook D15 checks all the must-have boxes in a modern notebook laptop.

Design: Ultra-slim and stylish exterior

Huawei devices are known for being unusually fashionable pieces of tech that combine sleek lines, premium materials, and ergonomic construction like no other. That brand-defining design DNA is present in the MateBook D 15 2021, which offers remarkable portability complemented by its metallic body’s streamlined aesthetic. 

It only weighs 1.56kg with a total thickness of 16.9mm when closed. There are also a lot of ports for the user’s convenience, two USB 2.0, USB-C, USB 3.0, HDMI and even an audio jack. These are all strategically placed on both sides of the unit. 

 

Display: FullView excellence

Opening up the MateBook D 15 is like discovering a window to a new world: vibrant and breathtaking. The 15.6” FullView Display with ultra-slim bezels at only 5.3mm, has a 16:9 aspect ratio with Full 1080p HD resolution that packs extraordinary amounts of detail and clarity. What’s more, the screen-to-body ratio is at 87%, offering immersion unlike any other. So whether you’re working on presentations, homework, or just chilling with your favorite flick, the FullView experience is unparalleled.

 

Find yourself on extended eye-time in front of the laptop? No worries there, as the MateBook D 15 display is TUV Rheinland-certified for Flicker Free and Reduced Blue Light, minimizing eye fatigue even during prolonged viewing.

 

Power in Performance

The HUAWEI MateBook D 15 2021 features a 10th Generation Intel® Core™ i3 processor, 8GB RAM, and 256GB SSD storage. This processor is paired with the integrated graphics card Intel® UHD Graphics 620. With these two combined, the PC delivers great power that enables users to increase productivity and efficiency. The 8GB RAM works well also with the overall performance of the MateBook D 15, most especially for school tasks like writing papers, creating presentations, and basic editing of projects or content on social media. 

 

This laptop is powered by a 42 Wh battery and charges through a 65W USB-C charger. It is designed in a light and compact way which users can easily slip in their pockets, or pack it with other school stuff without occupying too much space. Another plus is that this USB-C power charger can also work as a charger for Huawei smartphones, making it versatile most especially for all-Huawei users.   

 

Security Feature: Touch Login

Passwords can be a pain to keep track of, especially when you’re juggling multiple security codes for email, social media, banking apps, etc. The MateBook D 15 provides a welcome relief from remembering yet another password by combining the power-on and login functions in one button. Yes, there is a smartphone-esque convenience now available on a notebook, and the satisfaction of just pressing one button to wake up and log in is an awesome first for a Windows laptop.

Extra Functions: Multi-screen Collaboration 

One of the more standout features of Huawei devices is the ability to continuously work on tasks from one screen to another. The MateBook D 15 enables seamless data transfer from Huawei smartphones via Huawei Share, a wireless NFC application that opens up possibilities for cross-device functionality. You can even use multiple mobile apps on the MateBook D 15 side-by-side without hitch, drag/drop/edit files back and forth, and even take calls with the laptop. You’ll pretty much forget you have multiple devices running.

 

Conclusion 

The HUAWEI MateBook D 15 2021 has all the hallmarks of a game-changing productivity machine, offering a whole lot of cutting-edge tech in a sleek and elegant package. If there’s anything you want or need from a powerful notebook laptop, the MateBook D 15 2021 has it and more. 

 

 

Visit any of Huawei Experience Stores or flagship stores online to get your HUAWEI MateBook D 15 2021 i5, MateBook D 15 2021 i3 and many more. For further details, please see below: 

 

●      HUAWEI MateBook D 15 2021 i3 (10th Gen, 8GB RAM, 256GB) at P31,999 with free HUAWEI Wifi AX3 worth P1,599 and Moon Night Lamp worth P999

○      Huawei Online Store

○      Lazada

○      Shopee

●      HUAWEI MateBook D 15 2021 i5 (10th Gen, 8GB RAM, 512GB) at P39,999 with free HUAWEI Wifi AX3 worth P1,599

○      Huawei Online Store

○      Lazada

○      Shopee

●      HUAWEI MateBook D 15 2021 i5 (11th Gen, 8GB RAM, 512GB) at P46,999 with free HUAWEI Wifi AX3 worth P1,599

○      Huawei Online Store 

○      Lazada

○      Shopee 

 

Learn more about the back-to-school promo by visiting https://consumer.huawei.com/ph/laptops/

 

Shopee introduces its newest brand ambassador, Kim Chiu, alongside the launch of the 10.10 Brands Festival

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, introduces its newest brand ambassador, Kim Chiu, alongside the launch of the 10.10 Brands Festival, its biggest brands sale of the year. The famous actress, dubbed the Princess of Philippine Movies and TV, will feature in Shopee’s new TV commercial and many exciting in-app activities. 

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Shopee Philippines is happy to welcome one of the country's top entertainers into the Shopee family, Kim Chiu. Kim's bubbly, charming personality and love for online shopping both resonate with millions of Filipinos who find joy and excitement on Shopee. This 10.10 Brands Festival, we hope to bring the best brand deals and so much more with our valued and trusted brand partners.”

 

Users can look forward to these from Shopee brand ambassador Kim Chiu:

 

●      Kim Chiu’s new Shopee TV commercial: Kim Chiu gives the viral “Proof of Delivery” trend her own spin. Fans can look out for the TV commercial on local TV networks and on Shopee’s official Facebook and YouTube accounts.

●      Kim Chiu for Shopee Prizes: Users can find Kim Chiu on in-app games such as Spin & Win and Guess It Right, which they can play to win rewards such as coins and vouchers. 

●      Mini-games and contests with Kim Chiu: This October, users can join the #10BrandFaves contest featuring Kim Chiu for a chance to win 1,000 Shopee coins.

 

Fans can look forward to more Kim Chiu content such as behind-the-scenes videos on Shopee’s official YouTube and TikTok channels, and Kim Chiu-themed Instagram stickers. Users can also interact with the actress herself during her Twitter takeover on Shopee's official Twitter account this October 9.

 

Shopee 10.10 Brands Festival

 

Until October 10, shoppers can enjoy free shipping with no minimum spend, big brand giveaways, and up to ₱1,000 off brand vouchers at Shopee’s 10.10 Brands Festival. 

 

Lucky shoppers can win ₱430,000 worth of prizes, such as vouchers, bundles, newly launched items, and even a lifetime supply of products, from over 30 participating brands. 

Leading up to 10.10, shoppers can also look forward to Nestle, Deerma, GoMO!, Lactum, Colgate Palmolive, Shigetsu, P&G Beauty, Garnier, and Belo Brand Days on Shopee Mall, where they can get discounts up to 80% off, branded items as low as ₱179, and a free gift with every purchase.

Starting October 1, shoppers can check out different themed sales on Shopee including the Groceries Fair on October 1, Fashion Fair on October 2-3, Mom & Baby Fair on October 4, Work From Home Fair on October 5, Gadgets and Gizmo Fair on October 6-7, and Beauty and Wellness Fair on October 8-9.

At the 10.10 Brands Festival, shoppers can use ShopeePay to buy load, pay bills, and scan to pay. They can activate their ShopeePay wallet and top up through online banking, debit card, and over-the-counter partners to get up to 50% discount on load from Globe, Smart, Sun, and TNT; 50% cashback from Maynilad, PLDT, and a growing list of partner billers; and ShopeePay ₱1 Deals from Puregold, Ultramega Supermarket, Potato Corner, and other partner merchants.

 For more information, visit https://shopee.ph/.

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

Chevron Philippines Inc. employees and contractors celebrated ‘Volunteer Week’ by cleaning up the two-kilometer coastline in San Pascual

Employees and contractors from Chevron Philippines Inc. or CPI, marketer of Caltex fuels and lubricants, celebrated ‘Volunteer Week’ recently by cleaning up the two-kilometer coastline in San Pascual, which straddles the Chevron Batangas Terminal. 

The recent cleanup saw a total of 65 volunteers combing the coastline of any trash or debris that could prevent sea turtles from laying their eggs on the beach. About 210 bags of non-biodegradable trash and 100 bags of biodegradable waste with a total gross weight of 755 pounds (.3422 metric tons) were collected by the volunteers.  

The activity is timed for the expected nesting season of the endangered Olive Ridley Sea Turtles that have started coming ashore to lay eggs on the terminal’s sandy beach front since 2012.   The annual initiative also coincides with the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) Day.

The volunteers were split into two small groups to ensure physical distancing. The participants strictly followed health and safety protocols like wearing face masks and face shields, regular disinfection and taking of BP and thermal scanning prior to the activity. 

“The company has once again demonstrated its commitment to promoting viable environmental practices by helping ensure that our shoreline in San Pascual remains safe and clean for Olive Ridley Sea Turtles. The activity also forms part of our Volunteer Week celebration this year, which rolls out social investment programs on human safety, livelihood, and environment,” he adds.

All biodegradable wastes were dumped in a DENR-accredited facility for composting while plastics, rubber, metals and other non-biodegradables were hauled off-site for recycling and proper disposal. 

The terminal in Batangas has long been a major facility of Chevron for over 65 years now and its lengthy shoreline has been home to various marine animals such as sea turtles.

Lazada unveils Start It Up, Laz It Up, a refreshed easy three-step registration sign-up process

Lazada, Southeast Asia’s leading eCommerce platform, unveiled Start It Up, Laz It Up, a refreshed easy three-step registration sign-up process for all aspiring entrepreneurs, social sellers, and existing brick-and-mortar business owners looking to launch an online business.

 

Over the first six months of 2021, Lazada saw new seller sign-ups increase over two times across Southeast Asia, compared to the year before. In addition, the first-ever bi-annual Digital Confidence Index[1] released by Lazada in August 2021 found 70% of Southeast Asia’s online sellers are optimistic and confident about their future growth and prospects for the third quarter of 2021. 

To encourage new and existing retail business owners to digitalize and join eCommerce, Start It Up, Laz It Up will reward one lucky recipient US$10,000[2] worth of prizes to help jumpstart their Lazada store in preparation of Lazada’s biggest mega shopping festival 11.11. To qualify, new sellers need to sign up and launch their Lazada marketplace stores in active selling mode during the period of 27 September (00:00 AM) to 30 October (11:59 PM). 

 

The simplified seller account registration process now only requires interested merchants to:

1.     Submit and enter registered local mobile number;

2.     Enter a one-time six-digit code to verify the mobile number; and

3.     Set a strong and unique password

 

In just three steps, registration can be completed in less than a minute at zero costs. Anyone interested in selling online can also use their existing Lazada buyer account to link to a seller account, during the set-up process. 

 

Once set up as a Lazada seller, merchants can start selling products through the Lazada Seller Centre (LSC):

 

1.     Add the address of the location where you will ship your products from;

2.     Add a valid government-approved identification so that payments can be processed; and

3.     Add a valid bank account information for ease of withdrawing earnings from the platform.

 

From there, merchants can effortlessly upload product listings with photos and descriptions, that is available in multiple language translations with just a click of a button. In addition, merchants will gain exclusive access to the learning portal Lazada University that provides the requisite knowledge, tools and insights to manage and scale their businesses and drive success. 

 

Lazada University has an introductory step-by-step guide to welcome new users, a manageable Learning Management System (LMS) with a suite of diverse training materials for easy understanding especially by first-time sellers. Topics available range from advertising to budget management, as well as offline and livestreamed training sessions conducted by Lazada staff and peers from the seller community.

 

"In just the first six months of 2021, the number of Filipino sellers joining Lazada tripled – a striking testament to how eCommerce is a must-have for many local businesses in today’s digital era. At Lazada, we are committed to empowering Filipino SMEs with the tools and services that are key for their online growth ambitions. This journey starts from something as simple as making the first step and registering as an online seller. With the simple and seamless seller registration process, we hope more aspiring entrepreneurs from all walks of life will dream big and explore eCommerce with zero barriers. Lazada is here with you to build resiliency and preparedness in order to tap onto the massive online opportunity,” said Carlos Barrera, Chief Operating Officer of Lazada Philippines. 

 

Learn more about becoming a Lazada seller, visit  https://sellercenter.lazada.com.ph/

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[1] Lazada’s Digital Confidence Index - https://lazada-com.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/136-press-release.pdf

[2] Terms and conditions apply.

Canva wants to empower jobseekers by providing ready-to-use templates

The first step to applying for a job is to submit a CV, a snapshot of a job seeker’s background and skills that will serve as a reference for employers to see if an applicant is the right fit for their organization. At this stage in a competitive job market, it is important to have a CV that stands out and presents your qualifications and accomplishments in a creative way. 

Canva, the leading intuitive online design and publishing platform, wants to empower jobseekers by providing ready-to-use templates that can help their application get noticed. There are many designs to choose from to make sure that your CV looks polished and presentable.

Canva’s wide collection of CV templates allows job seekers to present their credentials professionally and creatively

With Canva’s suite of tools, you can make your CV both striking and professional looking. There are templates that can let you stand out with a pop of color, help you highlight your important details such as academic achievements or extra-curricular projects through font choices, or even present your CV in a 3D effect. All you need to do is to pick the design that you think best represents you.    

“When applying for a job, first impressions are important. In an increasingly visual era, a great resume or CV makes you stand out, get interviewed, and ultimately land the job of your dreams.  Canva’s resume templates are easy to use and can be customized to reflect your skills, values, personality and creativity. We have world-class talent in this country, and with our platform, we want to help Filipino jobseekers get a headstart with their careers. Canva’s templates provide design solutions for every milestone, because we believe that whatever creative needs you may have, Kaya sa Canva,” says Yani Hornilla-Donato, Canva Philippines Country Manager.

With a catalogue of thousands of design options, Canva makes it easy to design inspiring and engaging content, helping you to achieve your personal and professional goals at any stage of your career. Whether you are a fresh graduate looking for your first job, a seasoned professional looking for your next step up the career ladder, or an entrepreneur presenting your business idea to potential clients, Canva has many user-friendly features that can help you get noticed.

Canva helps to make the creative process easier for any design-related task, through thousands of templates and images at your disposal so you don’t need to start from scratch. The site is easy to navigate, and you can narrow down your search through keywords and advanced search tools that can quickly pull up your best design suggestions.

Explore the site through https://www.canva.com/resumes/templates/ and find the CV template that best represents you. Build your confidence as you create a resume that highlights what makes you hireable, and take that important first step towards your dream job.