BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO) was awarded the Best Bank in the Philippines

 

BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO) was awarded the Best Bank in the Philippines for the 11^th time by Hong Kong-based institutional investment publication Alpha Southeast Asia at the Best Financial Institution Awards 2022.  

 

BDO is the country’s largest bank in terms of total assets, loans, deposits and trust funds under management. The Bank has the country’s largest distribution network, with over 1,500 consolidated operating branches and more than 4,500 ATMs nationwide. It also has 16 international offices in Asia, Europe, North America and the Middle East. The Bank also offers extensive digital banking solutions to make banking easier, faster, and more secure for its clients.

Siddiq Bazarwala, CEO of Alpha Southeast Asia (center) personally presented various awards including the Best Bank in the Philippines to BDO senior executives at BDO Towers Valero, Makati City.  Present at the awarding were (From L-R): Rafael G. Ayuste, Jr., Sr. Vice President and Head, BDO Trust & Investments Group; Edwin Romualdo G. Reyes, Executive Vice President and Head of Transaction Banking Group, BDO Unibank;  Albert S. Yeo, President, BDO Private Bank; Eduardo V. Francisco, President, BDO Capital and Head of Investment Banking Group, BDO Unibank; Dalmacio Martin, Executive Vice President and Head of Treasury Group, BDO Unibank; and Jose Eduardo Quimpo II, President, BDO Securities.

 

In addition to the Best Bank award, BDO and its subsidiaries also won the following awards:

₋       Best Cash Management Bank in the Philippines, for the 7^th consecutive year

₋       Best FX Bank for Hedging Requirements and Best Corporate Treasury Sales & Structuring Team

₋       BDO Trust - Best Online & Mobile Platform, Best Fund with Optimal Information Ratio and Best Fund Manager for Pension Mandates & Private Retirement Schemes

₋       BDO Capital - Best Bond House in the Philippines for the 9^th time

₋       BDO Securities - Best Retail Broker in the Philippines

₋       BDO Private Bank - Best Wealth Management Bank for the 15^th straight year

 

Alpha Southeast Asia evaluated the performance of financial institutions from a business and strategic performance perspective including major strategic initiatives such as digital transformation and new business launches.  The judges also assessed the deals and transaction volumes of financial institutions from June 1, 2021 to May 31, 2022.

 

“These recognitions are a testament to the commitment and dedication of the entire BDO workforce. These awards are for them,” said Nestor V. Tan, President and CEO of BDO Unibank.  

 

Apart from Alpha Southeast Asia Awards, BDO Unibank has received numerous accolades internationally from prestigious publications and organizations such as Finance Asia, Asiamoney, The Asian Banker, The Asset, Asian Banking & Finance, Asian Investor, Corporate Governance Asia, Enterprise Asia, Euromoney, FinanceAsia, Forbes, Global Finance, Institutional Investor, IJ Global, Reader’s Digest, and World Finance.

 

 

HUAWEI AppGallery welcomes a whole new month as it debuts the highly anticipated game MIR4

 

  HUAWEI AppGallery, the Top 3 largest app store globally, welcomes a whole new month as it debuts the highly anticipated game MIR4, alongside other gaming apps, as a way to deliver their promise to provide only the best, and hottest games to fans and communities. 

 

MIR4 is one of the highly popular free-to-play open-world K-fantasy massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPG) on AppGallery that is full of action. Players can gather, hunt, craft, and join powerful clans to participate in large-scale PVP battles with other players. While playing, gamers can obtain XDRACO, which can be traded through the specially designed trading platform EXD (Exchange By Draco). Game characters that meet the requirements can also be turned into NFTs. 

The mystical world of MU Origin 3 will also open on HUAWEI AppGallery this October. Pre-order now, and start the journey of traveling across the open world through land, sea, or air. 

 

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Ragnarok X: Next Generation, and Special Force Group II are joining in the mobile multiplayer online battle arena lineup too, allowing diverse HUAWEI users to immerse and dominate themselves into the exciting and challenging realms of the virtual gaming world. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang loyalists are even in for a treat as HUAWEI AppGallery is offering an exclusive 10% rebate until December 31, 2022. Level 8 players and above can also transfer their accounts to HMS devices by linking it to their Facebook, Moontoon, Tiktok and VK accounts. 

 

For those on the lookout for stay-at-home and downtime entertainment experience, puzzle, musical, and leisure card games like Homescapes, My Talking Tom Friends and Magic Tiles 3 are also up for grabs — making daily life moments even more enjoyable! 

 

Stay tuned for more as HUAWEI AppGallery is constantly adding an extensive selection of games, including genres such as casual, action, puzzle, sports, strategy, RPG games and more. In addition to enjoying an extensive array of popular games, all hardcore players, fans and gaming communities that use HUAWEI AppGallery have access to a whole series of additional bonuses and privileges that include exclusive discounts, gifts, promotions and lucky draws for a whole virtual gaming experience.  

 

HUAWEI AppGallery surely continues to elevate the gaming experience by continuously adding more popular game titles into its platform. With more than 580 million monthly active users and ranked as the top 3 app marketplaces worldwide, AppGallery aims to become the all-time source of entertainment needs with more new and high-quality games and apps to be added onto the platform. 

 

UNIQLO continues to expand their presence in the Philippines as they open the doors to their newest stand-alone store in Nuvali, Santa Rosa, Laguna

 

Japanese global apparel retailer UNIQLO continues to expand their presence in the Philippines as they open the doors to their newest stand-alone store in Nuvali, Santa Rosa, Laguna by the end of the year. This will be their third roadside store in the country, a one-stop shop model offering a more personalized and convenient shopping experience for customers.

 

The store will also be their biggest in Laguna, and would feature a park in partnership with Ayala Nuvali that showcases UNIQLO Sustainability Installations, strongly anchoring on the brand’s advocacy to promote an environment-friendly and sustainable lifestyle.

The store also has inclusive features such as a wheelchair accessible fitting room, as well as PWD-friendly entryways that make the shopping experience seamless across all generations and needs. 

 

For more updates about the store, please visit UNIQLO Philippines’ social media accounts, Facebook (facebook.com/uniqlo.ph), Twitter (twitter.com/uniqloph), Instagram (Instagram.com/ uniqlophofficial), Twitter (tiktok/com/uniqlophofficial) and UNIQLO Philippines’ website at uniqlo.com.

 

Download the UNIQLO App via Google Play Store or Apple Store, or visit and shop from the UNIQLO online store at UNIQLO.com/ph.

FitFlop is welcoming the cool vibes of the season with some new designs from their Autumn Winter 2022 collection

This is good news to all FitFlop lovers as they launched new designs this October at the newly opened FitFlop branch in SM MOA. Check out the Chelsea boots and some styles for your #ootds this cool season. 

Even as the “ber” months signal the ending of another calendar year, temperatures around the Philippines will also begin to drop. As the nights grow longer and the days shorter, the chill in the air might send shivers down your skin.

 

On a mission to raise the energy of the world around us, FitFlop is welcoming the cool vibes of the season with some new designs from their Autumn Winter 2022 collection. The recently opened FitFlop store at the SM Mall of Asia launched the collection on September 29. Aperol Spritz served drinks at the event. Another branch accustomed to cooler temperature in SM City Baguio will also feature these new items.

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(From L-R: Julian Thomas Dimal, FitFlop Store Manager, Waldo Villados, MAP Active Philippines Visual Merchandising Manager, Erica Dehesa, FitFlop Assistant Brand Manager, Mia Punzalan, MAP Active Philippines Senior General Manager, Joanna Tan, FitFlop Brand Manager, Jan De Los Reyes, MAP Active Philippines Senior Marketing Manager for Foot Locker PH, Jose Miguel Cervero, FitFlop Senior Brand Manager during the FitFlop SM Mall of Asia store opening held last September 19, 2022.)

 

With a goal of creating game-changing lifestyle products that help you move better and feel great, FitFlop has been engineering products to nurture the body from the ground up, giving you, its audience, energy, style, and well-being. 

 

For the 2022 Autumn Winter collection, there will be four drops that will showcase a variety of the brand’s footwear options.

For the first drop, the Rally Weather Sneaker Suede Backtab will come out in Urban White/Corralina while the Walkstar Toe-Post will drop the Corralina Mix. The Pilar Leather Clog in Light Tan is the third model for this drop.

 

The second drop will see the Rally Sneaker Backtab in Urban White/Leopard and Urban White/Zebra along with the iQushion Slide Zebra. Two releases in Cream will be the Gracie Chain Mule and Gracie Pool Slide while the Rally Quickstick Sneaker comes out in Midnight Navy. A pair of Shuv Leather models in Plummy colors are also scheduled with the Clog and Toe-Post. 

 

The Shuv Clog in Mossy, Vitamin FF Sneaker in Corralina/Rose Gold and Almond Tan/Plationo comprise the third drop. They are joined by the Rally e01 Knit Sneaker in Plummy and the iQushion Sparkle in Sunny Orange. 

 

Finally, the fourth drop will see the Neo-D Hyker Sneaker in Mossy Mix, F-Mode Leather Flatform Chelsea Boots in Plummy, and Chrissie Haus Leather Stripper in Light Tan making their respective debuts.

 

Technology has long been an essential part of FitFlop’s story and this collection is no different. 

 

The F-Mode Flatform boots have microwobbleboard technology featured in a higher profile sole to deliver long-term comfort and stability. The outsole also has improved traction for functionality, lightweight cushioning, and a contoured sole for alignment. 

 

In the Neo-D Hyker, you find FitFlop’s first utility sneakers and boots that are biomechanically engineered for walking outdoors. A carbon fiber strip is present to increase forward propulsion while high rebound lightweight EVA cushioning reacts to your every move. 

 

The uppers are engineered to give extra support and flexibility and biomechanically designed for extra stability and support. Internal flex grooves found under the insole allow the foot to move naturally. 

 

The Autumn Winter 2022 Collection from FitFlop features footwear beautifully crafted in premium materials with refined detailing. The brand gives comfort a contemporary makeover and elevates it into premium lifestyle fashion with ease and fun. 

 

New FitFlop branches have already opened their doors at the SM Mall of Asia and SM City Baguio, and another one is set to follow. “The City of Smiles” will soon show off some Fitflop love with the opening of the Capitol Central Bacolod store this October. 

 

This is yet another opportunity for you to grab the new selection as the cool weather indicates that 2022 is about to draw to a close. 

 

FitFlop is exclusively distributed by MAP Active in the Philippines.

Xiaomi greets October with a bang with the launch of a new line of high-tech AIoT

Xiaomi greets October with a bang with the launch of a new line of high-tech AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) gadgets, at up to 13% discount.

The newest AIoT product line up of Xiaomi promises to appeal to Pinoy Xiaomi fans across all ages. This, especially for those who are looking to get more fun out of their digitally-driven lifestyles, enjoy more well-rounded digital experiences, and pursue better use of their time.

The world’s leading consumer AIoT brand gave a peek into some of the items to be included in the lineup.

Redmi Buds 4

The Redmi Buds 4 wireless earbuds sports an original design, a comfortable fit, clear calls, and dual transparency mode which makes for effortless communication even with your earbuds on, keeping you connected to your surroundings while you #FocusOnTheBeat.

It has an impressive active noise cancellation of up to 35dB hybrid. This means, whether you're outdoors, on the bus or metro, the Redmi Buds 4 blocks noise so that you can make high-quality phone calls, or enjoy your Zoom meetings, without missing a single word, or just fixate  on your playlist.

Its 10mm dynamic driver 0.006mm ultra-thin diaphragm makes listening to your favorite songs a pleasant experience, making the voice sound crisper, the lower frequencies fuller, and the treble brighter.

When switching between Music Mode and Chat Mode, just do a long-press to enter dual transparency mode, then say hi to friends even with your earbuds on.

It also boasts of having a long battery life. Enjoy up to 6 hours on a single charge and up to 30 hours when paired with a charging case. Fast charge is also supported – get up to 1 hour of music playback from just 5 minutes of charging. During the promo period, you can get it for only P2,199. Plus, you can collect vouchers for more savings!  

 

Redmi Buds 4 Pro

The Redmi Buds 4 Pro features 12nm flagship chips which bring about strong performance and lower power consumption. It is known for its Hi-Fi sound quality, immersive sound, and AI-adaptive noise cancellation tech that blocks up to 99.3% of external noise – allowing you to fully enjoy #TheSoundYouWant.

In addition, the product is certified by Hi-Res Audio Wireless and supports LDAC audio codec at transmission speeds of up to 990kbps. It also features a dual dynamic driver system consisting of a 10mm aluminum alloy diaphragm and a 6mm titanium diaphragm for treble frequencies. Together, they combine to deliver crystal-clear treble and rich bass in a wide range of genres.

For a truly immersive experience when watching videos, Xiaomi uses a proprietary HRTF sound algorithm, simulating real-life sound to deliver a truly immersive experience.

As for battery life, you can listen to your favorite playlists non-stop for up to 9 hours a single charge, and up to 36 hours when used with the charging case. In case you're in a hurry and forgot to recharge, a quick 5-minute charge gives you up to 2 hours of auditory enjoyment. 

Get this at a promo price of only P3,499, plus more discounts when you collect special vouchers from October 10 to 12. 

 Xiaomi Smart Band 7 Pro

The Xiaomi Smart Band 7 Pro has everything you need to #StepUpYourStyle while meeting all your needs in a premium fitness tracker. It continuously monitors your heart rate, sleep, blood-oxygen, and has various exercise modes. In addition, it also supports smart notifications, music and camera controls, the find my phone feature, and even support for voice commands.

Featuring a 1.64-inch AMOLED high-resolution display, advanced UI designs, and over 150 built-in watch faces, everything is just too magnificent to miss. It also has over 110 sports modes covering both outdoor and indoor sports, water-resistant (up to 5ATM), built-in GPS, plus up to 12-day battery life. 

Promo price will be Php 3,999, at P600 off, plus get an additional discount when you collect special vouchers during the promotion.

The promo period will run from October 10-12 (online) and October 22-28 (offline) to be bannered with a livestream on the Xiaomi Philippines’ official pages on Facebook and Lazada on October 10 at 11 AM, as well as on its Tiktok shop at 7pm.

For more information on Xiaomi products, please visit mobile.mi.com/ph/.

 

vivo Philippines’ A Picture-Perfect Night with LANY, will be open to those who will avail of V25 Series smartphones

 

LANY is coming back to Manila! They will perform at The Theatre at Solaire on November 14, 2022, for an exclusive concert for vivo Philippines. Another good news is that vivo is generous enough to give you a chance to see them. 

 

Following the successful launch of the Night Portrait Master vivo V25 Series, vivo Philippines’ A Picture-Perfect Night with LANY, will be open to those who will avail of V25 Series smartphones until October 31, 2022:

 

●      Buy two (2) units of any of the V25 Series (vivo V25 Pro, vivo V25, or vivo V25e) in one (1) single receipt

●      Buy (2) two units of Y35 and (1) V25 Series in one (1) single receipt

 

The vivo V25 Series is the latest flagship series of smartphones that are available in beautiful color-changing Photochromic 2.0 design: vivo V25 Pro in Surfing Blue and vivo V25 or vivo V25e in Sunrise Gold. These smartphones also boast powerhouse 64MP OIS Ultra-Sensing Camera and Powerhouse Performance. Check out vivo Philippines’ website to explore these three products’ amazing features! 

 

Each participating customer of this promotion is entitled to only one (1) ticket to LANY x vivo Exclusive Concert for every qualified single receipt. He or she must keep the original receipt and submit it to SM Megamall vivo Service Center or SM North Edsa vivo Service Center, purchased smartphones should also be present for IMEI record to participate in the Promotion. 

 

If the participant fails to present the original receipt, purchased smartphones and IMEI will not be valid for the promotion.

 

Lots of exciting performances and activities await you! Expect a thrilling opening act from one of the most promising young singers of today, Jeremy G, raffle prizes, and a special Q&A segment with LANY. 

 

What are you waiting for? Find the best Night Portrait Master for you at the nearest vivo kiosks and concept stores! 

●      Get vivo V25 Pro in Surfing Blue or Starlight Black for only PHP 29,999

●      Get vivo V25 in Sunrise Gold or Diamond Black for only PHP 23,999

●      Get vivo V25e in Sunrise Gold or Diamond Black for only PHP 17,999

 

To learn more about this, see posters for details or visit vivo Philippines’ official Facebook Page.

 

UNIQLO announces the launch of new Roger Federer replica game wear

Global apparel retailer UNIQLO announces today the launch of new Roger Federer replica game wear developed together with its Global Brand Ambassador. This latest game wear, originally designed for Roger Federer to wear at his next tournament, comprises a polo shirt and shorts, with polo shirts also available in kids’ sizes. Items will be available at select UNIQLO stores and through the uniqlo.com online store, starting Monday, October 10.

This chic game wear has a base color of black with purple accents. Subtle line details across the chest and on the short pants bring out the purple color. The use of mapped meshing for the polo shirt in quick-drying DRY-EX material ensures optimal breathability and comfort during times of heavy perspiration. 

 

Roger Federer commented: “I may no longer be playing for ranking points on the tour, but my passion for the game will never cease. Although I wasn’t able to showcase this collection before my retirement, I am excited to continue working with the team at UNIQLO to create great tennis wear for all my fans and to showcase the different looks during future endeavors and appearances. 

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DRY-EX made from recycled polyester: One of the sustainability initiatives at UNIQLO is the development of DRY-EX products made of polyester fibers recycled from PET bottles, first launched in 2020. This unique material was made possible through partnership with Toray Industries, one of the world’s top fiber and materials innovation companies. New filtering technologies to remove impurities in recycled PET bottles allows for the production of high-quality specialty fibers. The new material retains the moisture-wicking functionality of DRY-EX, while providing a level of comfort that allows players to perform at their best.

 

Game Wear Details

 

 

Product	Colors	Price in the Philippines
RF DRY-EX Polo Shirt	1	Php 1,490
RF DRY Shorts	2	Php 1,490
KIDS RF DRY-EX Polo Shirt	1	Php 990

Note: Items available at select UNIQLO locations and at uniqlo.com. Sizes XS & XXL and kids’ replica available only at uniqlo.com.

 

Special UNIQLO Tennis Website

https://www.uniqlo.com/jp/en/contents/ambassador/tennis/?year=y2022&?tournament=22us

 

Global Brand Ambassadors Special Website

https://www.uniqlo.com/jp/en/contents/ambassador/

 

Reelstars goes live with known creators John Fedellaga, Katkat Manimtim, Rayt Carreon, our Reelfriends

 

See personalities that you admire on your Facebook and Instagram reels? What if we tell you that you can be a “Reelstar” yourself?

 

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is collaborating with Cignal Entertainment and TV5 for an exciting digital entertainment project, Reelverse. This encourages the use of Meta’s Reels feature as an avenue for groundbreaking content that transcends genres, age groups, and interests.

 

Meet our Reelfriends: Katkat Manimtim, John Fedellaga, and Rayt Carreon.

 

Reelverse is an online influencer-driven initiative that consists of two phases - Reelstars, a star search, and Reelserye, a web series that will feature the winners.

 

Reelstars goes live with known creators John Fedellaga, Katkat Manimtim, Rayt Carreon, our Reelfriends, who are successful Reelstars in their own right. 

 

John is a comedic vlogger who rose to online popularity for his make-up content and “Beckygle” series on Omegle. Katkat is one-half of the KatNiel love team with Sing Galing’s Singtoker Marc Daniel Bernardo, both dabbling on dance covers and funny skits, while Rayt is a member of the boy group Hashtags, turned actor and recording artist.

 

Every week, they will announce various challenges for aspiring stars to accomplish through their own Reels. These submissions will help test if participants are capable of shining on their own.

 

At the end of the competition in October, the top Reelstars aspirants will be revealed – and will get a rare opportunity to star in their own Reelserye. This transmedia journey joins the chosen Reelstars’ experiences and emotions as they navigate their newfound fame, each other’s lives, and the holiday season. 

 

Are you ready to be a Reelstar? Tune in to the Reelverse Hub, every Saturday at 4:00 PM on the  official Facebook accounts of TV5, Cignal Entertainment, and Sing Galing for more information.