realme Mobile Legends Cup (RMC) is back once more for an off season tournament

This time, realme brings the land of dawn to its regional fans as it rolls out a regional scale tournament starting this September 22.

Dubbed as the 'the most professional feeling amateur mobile legends cup tournament held by any smartphone brand', RMC continues its legacy by expanding its reach to the regional squad. This also shows that realme, the PH's number 1 smartphone brand for 6 consecutive quarters (based on IDC's Q2 2022 sell-in report), is committed to empower more Filipino gamers and provide them opportunities to hone their skills as well as realize their dreams.

The highly anticipated RMC will hold each match on-ground. The series of playoffs will start from Baguio before reaching other regional locations such as Ilocos Norte (September 29), Cebu (October 6), Iloilo (October 13), Davao (October 20), Gensan (October 27), and Batangas (November 10). The last two remaining teams will go head-to-head in the grand final match, hosted in NCR this coming November.

In addition, the RMC Regional Wars will also be attended by fan favorite esports casters like Shinboo, Manjean, Wolf, Butters among others. There might be surprise guestings from well-loved gaming personalities such as Akosi Dogie, Ghost Wrecker, and ChooxTV for fans to look out to.

Aside from the exciting matches to look forward to, esports fans are also in for a treat as the RMC Regional Wars is offering a prize pool worth more than P200,000. 

Fans can tune in to exclusive livestream of the event on realme’s official Facebook page and official TikTok page for a chance to win amazing giveaways such as realme TechLife products and smartphones as well as 10,000 in-game diamonds.

RMC Regional Wars is also co-presented with realme’s official airline partner Cebu Pacific and official telco partner DITO Telecommunity. 

Be sure to check out the official realme Facebook page for more details and updates on the RMC Regional Wars and for more information about realme.

 

Gabbi Garcia has some simple tricks to bring out the supermodel in you in every shot

Picture this: You’re getting ready to go out – you have your best outfit on, your hair and makeup is on point. Before leaving, you open your phone camera and start taking several selfies and OOTDs, feeling like a confident supermodel even for a little while.

Many want to show off their unique style and personality through stunning photos. With social media being an effective avenue for self-expression, they are now more motivated to take their looks poses to the next level. 

Don’t know where to start? Gabbi Garcia has some simple tricks to bring out the supermodel in you in every shot:

The Lean

When taking a full-body mirror photo, your pose should add flattering angles to your body and your whole outfit. Gabbi’s tip is to lean on something – it can be a chair, table, or a wall. “You would want to stretch out your arms and of course, butt out,” she said. Another variation is to lift one leg while posing to make it more fun.

Sit Down and Style

It’s simple: Just sit down and find your angle before taking a mirror photo or having your portrait taken. Pointing your toe is also a great way to lengthen your body, creating the illusion that you’re taller.

Pull Your Hair

Instead of keeping your hands awkwardly placed on your sides, you can play with your hair while posing. Gabbi’s go-to when she’s sporting a ponytail is to pull her hair to the side and stick her hips out in the same direction.

Masakit Ulo Pose

A good skin and/or makeup day calls for 10 (or more) selfies. A go-to pose when taking selfies is the Masakit Ulo Pose, where you simply put a hand on the side of your head. “Try to make your hands more relaxed and more natural,” Gabbi said. You can also do a subtle pout to look fierce, especially when you’re wearing a bold lipstick. The actress’ go-to is doing tighter shots using the Xiaomi 12 Lite’s Selfie Zoom Feature to emphasize her glam makeup more. You can also utilize portrait mode to ensure that your selfie is crystal clear, and tinker with the AI Beautify settings.

Confident and Mysterious

“We are going for that vibe of the mysterious girl who’ll never let you know her next move,” Gabbi said. One trick while taking a mirror selfie is to cover your face with your phone, only showing your full outfit. Make sure you pose confidently and create flattering angles using your body. The photo and look will stand out even more with your phone’s colorful case. Xiaomi 12 Lite, for example, comes in chic colors such as Black, Green, and Pink, to go with your personal style – be it minimalist and feminine, to edgy and street.

No matter your style, you can own your inner supermodel with any of the poses above, especially if you have a chic camera phone like the Xiaomi 12 Lite. Go shoot your shot with its 108MP rear and 32MP front cameras, with impressive features such as Night Mode, AI Portrait Mode, and several video modes to create that model-esque content. share your content with the people around you.

 

Go shoot your shot and express yourself confidently!

 

The Xiaomi 12 Lite is available on Shopee and Lazada. For more information, visit Xiaomi’s official website.

Shopee launched its first ever Shopee Live Star Seller Awards

Live selling has seen a tremendous boom in recent years as it has become a key part in enhancing the whole online shopping experience for both sellers and buyers. In time for its 9.9 Super Shopping Day, Shopee launched its first ever Shopee Live Star Seller Awards to give recognition to 99 hardworking and talented sellers who reached milestones in their online selling journey. 

 

Shopee Live has become a platform for Shopee sellers to engage with buyers in real time and enhance their customer service experience. Sellers on the live streaming platform also have access to an array of seller tools that can maximize their streaming sessions to help increase their sales and boost customer engagement. With this, three Shopee sellers shared their personal stories on how Shopee Live helped them grow their business and more importantly, changed their lives.

 

It only takes a mobile phone and determination to start

Cecille, shop owner of Cilebritee and a mother of two, started live selling when she chanced upon the Shopee Live feature on the platform. “Noong nakita kong may Shopee Live button sa Shopee ko, tinesting ko lang. Hindi ako prepared. Wala akong kahit anong gamit o equipment. Ang meron lang ako ay talent sa pagtitinda at cellphone,”she shared.

 

When Cecille first started using Shopee Live, she sold women’s bags while sitting on the floor with her phone. She was thrilled that she sold out on her first night so she decided to keep going. From only 50 orders a night, she now gets over a thousand. Cecille shared how the Coins Giveaway feature helped her stand out and get more sales, especially during Double Day campaigns. “Tinutulungan rin ako ng Shopee Livestream team kung paano i-improve yung sales ko at maging isa sa mga top sellers.”, Cecille said. 

 

Today, she is consistently a top performer on Shopee Live. She has her own Live Room with advanced equipment and a full livestream set-up. Cecille even manages a staff of 15 to provide them with means to generate income. “Nakakabili na kami ng mga pangangailangan namin sa pang araw-araw. Madami kaming nagagawa ngayon hindi namin magagawa kung hindi namin sinubukan ang Shopee Live.”, shared Cecille.

Making the brave decision to go online with live selling 

Jeferson, shop owner of Shoppup2, transitioned from the BPO sector to being a full-time Shopee Live seller. “In 2017, I decided to resign with only ₱35,000 in my pocket. In every decision we make, we have the responsibility to face it, and it's up to us to make it work”, Jeferson shared. 

 

He started selling women’s bags and accessories, as there was a big market for it. As years passed, he was able to grow his business and even employ more than 15 staff to help with quality control, packaging, and customer service. Even when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it didn’t stop them and they grew their orders by the thousands.

 

He shared that the In-App Business Insights tool was a key feature that helped him succeed, as it helps keep track of his streams’ performance. They are able to improve on his live selling strategy to generate more orders. Another was the Chat Broadcast feature which builds excitement  about the upcoming items that they can expect on his next stream.  

 

“I no longer have to worry about my bills, and I’m now more able to provide more than enough for my loved ones being the breadwinner of my family,” Jefferson shared.

 

Choosing to stay and grow with Shopee Live

Trixie, shop owner of Mercatofinds, took a leap of faith when she chose to become a full-time Shopee Live seller over working in Italy. “It wasn't an easy decision - never in my wildest dreams would I have thought that I could earn more online than working abroad,” Trixie shared. “I was a fresh graduate and I didn't have any experience. All I had was my love for fashion and my dreams to reach.”

Months before her flight, she started selling clothes on Shopee Live, and she was surprised that her stock was sold out. As she continued selling women’s apparel on Shopee Live, she learned how to maximize its features, specifically the Polling feature, as it helps her gauge what items her customers are interested in. When her business grew, she made the choice to make a living with Shopee live, and not go abroad. 

 

At present, Trixie now employs her own staff, has her own office space and has invested in 

other ventures as well. More importantly, she shared that she gets to do all of this while still being able to spend time with her family. “I cannot imagine where I'd be without Shopee, and it turned out to be the best decision of my life. Salamat, Shopee!”, she shared. 

 

If you want to be a Shopee Live Seller and drive your business forward, learn more and Get Started on Shopee.

HUAWEI CONNECT 2022: Build out local digital ecosystems

HUAWEI CONNECT 2022, Huawei's 7th annual flagship event for the global ICT industry, began on Monday in Bangkok. Huawei brought industry leaders, experts, and partners from around the world together to explore how to more effectively unleash digital productivity.

Initiatives to help all industries go digital

Ken Hu, Huawei's Rotating Chairman, delivered a keynote outlining three ways the ICT ecosystem can help break through common barriers in digital transformation: 

Ÿ   Boost digital infrastructure, including more robust connectivity and stronger, more diverse computing resources. 

Ÿ   Help organizations go beyond simple cloud adoption and truly make the most of cloud, focusing on advanced technology services that drive leapfrog development.

Ÿ   Build out local digital ecosystems, including partner development, strengthening the digital talent pool, and providing more support for SMEs.

Ken Hu, Rotating Chairman at Huawei, speaking at

 HUAWEI CONNECT 2022

GDP growth has been unstable over the past two years. However, the digital economy has seen consistent growth on a global scale – more than 15% in 2021. This has prompted many organizations to transform their operations and service offerings with next-generation digital technology.

"Going digital is clearly the right choice," said Hu. "The demand is there, and so are the technologies. The world is unleashing digital productivity, and it's happening right now."

   

H.E. David Almirol, Usec of DICT in the Philippines, speaking at  HUAWEI CONNECT 2022

H.E. David Almirol, Undersecretary of Department of Information and Communications Technology in the Philippines, gave a speech during the event. He stated, “the Philippines are bringing and launching government cloud soon. Not only to unify what we have but to build more government cloud services in the country and the government cannot do it without a very good partner.We need to unify whatever we have and we need to ask for help from a lot of private entities. So our main intention is to find ways to build a foundation to invite everyone to build on top of that foundation, so that the government will become an enabler to everyone."

Building out local ecosystems for shared success

At the event, Huawei reinforced its commitment to open collaboration and shared success. The company called for governments and enterprises to work more closely together to cultivate local digital ecosystems that build up innovation partners, strengthen the talent pool, and support startups.

Simon Lin, the President of Huawei Asia-Pacific Region, released the Digital First Economy whitepaper that delves into targeted policy suggestions for digital infrastructure construction and digital economy development in the Asia-Pacific region. 

"The Asia-Pacific region is standing at the forefront of the global digital landscape," said Lin. "Huawei is committed to becoming a key contributor to the digital economy in the region. We will keep supporting its digitalization and sustainable development efforts, and building out the industry ecosystem." “As countries in the region are empowering ICT talents to boost digital economy, Huawei will keep strengthening the talent ecosystem through leadership, skill, and knowledge.”

 

Speaking from the perspective of a tech provider, Mr. Jeff Wang, President of Huawei Public Affairs and Communications said: “Connecting people and building the next generation of talent is more important than ever for driving forward digital transformation. For more than 20 years, we’ve worked closely with our partners in Asia Pacific to provide Internet access to the unconnected. Meanwhile, we are on track to meet our goal of training 500,000 ICT talents in the region by 2026.” 

New Huawei Cloud Region in Indonesia, and 15+ new services

At the event, Zhang Ping'an, the CEO of Huawei Cloud, announced the launch of new Huawei Cloud Regions in Indonesia and Ireland. By the end of 2022, Huawei Cloud will operate 75 availability zones in 29 regions around the world, boosting services for more than 170 countries and regions. 

Huawei Cloud and its partners also took this opportunity to launch the "Go Cloud, Go Global" ecosystem plan. Focusing on Everything as a Service, Huawei Cloud is committed to building the industry-leading platform for innovations on the cloud. As part of these efforts, Huawei announced the global launch of 15+ new advanced services.

The three-day conference in Bangkok is the first stop on HUAWEI CONNECT's global tour in 2022. Featuring two keynote sessions, six summits, as well as multiple breakout sessions and demos, this year's event dives into thechallenges that governments and enterprises face at all stages of their digital transformation journey, Huawei's advancements in digital infrastructure, as well as the company's latest cloud services and ecosystem partner solutions.

Join #TheMetroStoresDanceChallenge on TikTok and get a chance to win P10,000!

 

From spending family time at the supermarket to discovering new and affordable brands and items at the department store — these are some of the things we had to let go of the past two years. Now as people’s movements adapt to a new normal, The Metro Stores is ready to welcome all shoppers back into everything they missed and more! 

 

The Cebu-based retail giant is inviting everyone to remember the things they missed at The Metro Stores and to experience it all again in new and better ways through its ‘Meet You At Metro’ brand video. Improved store formats and concepts, fresh brands, and new experience await in all the Metro Supermarket and Metro Department Store branches nationwide starting with its flagship, Metro Ayala Center Cebu. 

 

Together with the launch of the new brand video, The Metro Stores is premiering its new ‘Meet You At Metro’ jingle through a dance challenge on TikTok. #TheMetroStoresDanceChallenge is open to all participants aged 18 years or and above who are currently residing in Luzon or Visayas. 

 

The official choreography can be viewed on The Metro Stores’ official TikTok page. All they need to do is learn the dance, post a video of them doing the dance challenge using the new Metro Stores jingle, follow and tag The Metro Stores’ TikTok page, and include the following hashtags: #TheMetroStoresDanceChallenege #WeMakeLifeEasy #TheMetroStores. The account must also remain public until the end of the promo duration.

 

The Metro Stores will accept entries via TikTok from September 15 to October 15, 2022 only. The announcement of three (3) winners of P10,000 worth of Metro Gift Certificates will be announced on October 22, 2022. 

 

The Metro jingle speaks of its promise to ‘make life easy and make life better’ for all The Metro Stores’ shoppers. Not only do the lyrics highlight the wide variety of quality and affordable options available in-store and through its online shopping platform shopmetro.ph, it also spotlights the different stories, experiences, and memories one can make with loved ones at The Metro Stores. 

 

 

What’s new at The Metro Stores 

Cebu shoppers experienced firsthand The Metro Stores’ new concepts like the department store’s Pet Zone for all pet essentials and the GASA Zone, also known as the area for gifts, accessories, souvenirs, and many more, that carries local snacks, home items, and other products that are perfect for pasalubong.

 

There are also new additions to be enjoyed at Metro Supermarket for dry groceries, fresh and frozen items, and wine.

 

Soon, Metro shoppers from other regions will also get to experience new and fresh concepts once rolled out in all The Metro Stores nationwide. 

 

#ShopTheMetroStores in-store, online at www.shopmetro.ph, or thru its personal shopper services via Metro Pabili by sending a text or Viber message to: 0917-88-METRO (0917-88-63876) or chat with Mae at www.shopmetro.ph/chat. #WeMakeLifeEasy

 

 

Hello Glow is listed as the #1 top ranking brand for skin care set for two years in a row

According to the latest Beauty and Personal Care 2022 report by Euromonitor International, a London-based market research company, Hello Glow is listed as the #1 top ranking brand for skin care set for two years in a row.

The market research firm discloses Hello Glow's market share at 51.7% and 52.7% in 2020 and 2021 respectively; overtaking multinational brands like Nu Skin, Avon, Shiseido and Loreal in this category.

Ever Bilena Cosmetics, Inc.'s Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Denice Sy-Munez founded the brand in February 2020, just before the country went into lockdown.

"We saw that there was demand for a safe and credible option for rejuvenating sets and sold the set first through direct sales dealers and resellers," says Sy-Munez, who started the brand with only one product - the Hello Glow All-Natural Whitening Set, which sold over a million sets in its launch year.

Hello Glow has since released three additional variants under the skin care set category; namely the Advanced Rejuvenating Set, the Acne Defense Set, and the Blemish Miracle Set.

Hello Glow's unique selling point? All of the brand's skin care sets are dermatologist-recommended and have undergone clinical testing to ensure efficacy. "The skin sets do not contain any hidden FDA-banned ingredients, we are FDA-compliant and the label is as transparent as it can be!" adds Sy-Munez.

 

The brand has been recognized on multiple occasions by international award giving bodies as well. Hello Glow has won Gold from the 2021 IPRA (International Public Relations Association) Golden World Awards for an all digital campaign, while Sy-Munez was the Gold Winner at 2022 TITAN Business Awards for Beauty & Cosmetics as founder for Hello Glow.

Hello Glow is available in thousands of touch points. The brand is carried by over 20,000 registered resellers nationwide, and is distributed across 5,000+ physical retail outlets including department stores, drug stores, supermarkets, and convenience stores.

 

Make your IG feed aesthetic and show your artistry in the realm of social media with vivo V25 Series

Whether inside the classroom, in extracurricular activities, or in sports, Gen Zs and Millennials are truly competitive. One cannot help but notice the amount of effort and creativity they put into everything that they do. With the advent of photo-sharing apps like Instagram, it can’t be denied that these young individuals didn't just come to play, they show up to slay that bookmark-worthy IG feed.

vivo rounded up a list of tips and tricks so you, too, can make your IG feed aesthetic and show your artistry in the realm of social media with vivo V25 Series.

Curate a consistent and visually appealing color scheme 

 

The first thing your Instagram followers will notice when they visit your profile isn’t the well-written captions but, rather, the aesthetic of your feed. If you want to make it more visually appealing, you must carefully select a consistent color palette that is sober and harmonious to the eye and sparks creativity.

 

Good thing, the vivo V25 Series features a Photochromic 2.0 Technology, the world's first in the smartphone industry, that can add additional aesthetics and blend well to the theme of your IG feed. The Flourite AG Glass that changes colors when exposed to sunlight is truly an additional beaut that you showcase on your Instagram account.

 

Share and Publish Visual Masterpieces

 

Now that you have colors bagged, you have to also focus on your content subjects. You have to make sure that the photos you'll post look clean and fab and complement the overall theme of your account. Keep the creativity flowing by also exploring various angles and shots. Whether you stay at home or go out, you will never run out of moments and subjects to document. Be it as simple as your morning coffee or as magical as capturing the night sky full of stars, absolutely everything tells a story and can magnify the beauty of your social feed. The key here is to ensure that no image looks awkward and messy from the rest. 

 

The vivo V25 Series is here to help as you document every little and grand moment, day or night. Equipped with superb imaging capabilities like the 64 MP OIS Ultra-Sensing Camera and Hybrid Image Stabilization, the vivo V25 Series promises that each IG post, whether carousel or reel, is spectacular. With the vivo V25 Series' OIS and EIS module, you can ensure that every photo and video is clear and smooth even when shot in low light conditions. 

 

Additional tip: share a selfie, too! You are not just the owner of your IG account, you're also a visual masterpiece. With vivo V25's 50 MP Eye AF Selfie, you'll always be selfie-ready from sunset to sunrise. So go on and share some of your best selfie shots.

 

Choose a Creative Instagram Grid Layout

 

A visually appealing grid layout is a nice-to-have feature on your IG feed as it keeps your profile's overall look and feels organized, clean, and cohesive. In order to map out a well-manicured grid, you have to ensure that no photos look out of place. Each photo must connect and complement the previous posts to enhance the overall aesthetic of your feed.

 

The vivo V25 Pro is equipped with a 6.56-inch FHD+ AMOLED curved display to give you a better and clearer view of your IG feed so you can easily check whether your content fits your profile.

 

Don’t forget about your IG Stories, too!

 

Mastering a grid layout and planning a perfect Instagram grid shouldn’t only be your priority. You have to look beyond your feed, too – check the design of your IG stories! The color scheme and theme should also add up to the aesthetics of your Instagram profile. Take advantage of the story highlight covers available online and do some mix and match. The fun thing about IG stories is that you can customize and label them, so make sure you have plenty of stories to share – be it a food crawl, a night stroll, or travel with the fam. With vivo V25 Series' massive 256 GB memory capacity, you can capture, save, and share as many stories as you want, day or night.

 

Creating a visually appealing Instagram feed can sometimes be challenging and time-consuming, but it can also be fun! So take as much time as you need on curating, designing, and channeling your creativity with vivo V25 Series. After all, beautiful things take time, and doing what you love is always worth the hassle. 

 

The vivo V25 series is expected to arrive in the Philippines soon so follow vivo's official website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitterand YouTube channels to receive real-time updates about vivo's newest products and offers.

PLDT Home drops Easy Speedboost!

PLDT Home drops Easy Speedboost, the most affordable and fastest Fiber plans upgrade promo you shouldn’t miss! 

 

All PLDT Home Fiber subscribers are in for a treat as they get three (3) grand gifts: free speedboosts, hassle-free upgrade, and a chance to enjoy the fastest speeds with the biggest price-drop offer until September 26! 

 

Upgrading your speeds is now easier than ever! All eligible subscribers will be notified via email and SMS on the free speedboost.  Simply reply YES and enjoy upgraded speeds with a minimal add on of P50.00 or P100.00 monthly.

“We continuously innovate our products and services to address the evolving needs and increasing demand for bigger bandwidth of families at home. The Easy Speedboost is a way to make our fastest internet speeds more accessible and affordable to our customers as we enable them to do things better in their work, study, and entertainment activities at home,” said Patrick Tang, First Vice President and Head of PLDT Home Customer Management. 

 

PLDT Home powers homes to be smarter as it delivers internet speeds up to 10 Gbps with equal upload and download speeds for multiple devices. With strong connectivity in every part of the home, families can keep all their devices – from security cameras to smart appliances – running without interruption. 

 

For parents working at home or for kids who are now back to school with a hybrid study set-up, PLDT Home Fiber provides the fastest and most reliable connection for their daily essentials. What’s more, with a seamless connection, families can enjoy wider entertainment activities with access to the best digital contents from Lionsgate Play, Viu, HBO Go, Cignal, and NBA League Pass. 

 

Philippines’ Fastest Broadband 

PLDT Home remains the undisputed fastest broadband in the Philippines for five consecutive years as it was once again awarded in the Ookla® Speedtest Awards™ Q1-Q2 2022. PLDT bested all major internet providers in the Philippines, achieving a speed score of 77.91. It also logged the fastest download and upload speeds at 210.83 Mbps and 234.21 Mbps, respectively.

 

Ookla® is the global leader in internet testing and analysis. The Ookla® Speedtest Awards™ recognizes network operators worldwide that have delivered exceptional internet performance and coverage within a market. The award is based on Ookla’s rigorous analysis of consumer-initiated tests taken with Speedtest™.

 

Know more about the Easy Speedboost at www.pldthome.com.