The realme C53 fits for various lifestyles

The list goes long for two items that pair perfectly and go much better as one. Top of which is a phone you use for work and another you use for play, now combined in the perfect all-arounder: the realme C53.

Why switch between two smartphones when one provides all the functions you need and more? Designed to allow you to work and play like a champion, the realmeC53 proves ideal for multi-taskers, gamers, stylish techies, and just about everyone else in between.

Here, we list down the reasons why the realme C53 is an absolute must-have for Filipinos looking for an accessible, quality device that does not skimp on performance and reliability.

Charge like a champion. A phone dying suddenly in the middle of an important meeting or a tension-filled game happens to the best of us. With the realme C53, you get to enjoy a full day’s worth of hassle-free usage thanks to its superior battery capacity and super-quick charging capability. In fact, it stands as the fastest-charging smartphone in the entry-level price segment through its 33W SUPERVOOC Charging technology, wherein you can reach 50% in 31 minutes, and up to 100% in just 88 minutes!

Watch and play like a champion. With the realme C53, it’s now much easier to watch your favorite series or catch up with friends with a quick game whenever, wherever. Enjoy satisfying screen action from a bang-for-the-buck 6.7” HD+ Display with a 90Hz refresh rate. Paired with high touch response rate, users can tell how the realmeC53 serves as the perfect choice for a bigger and smoother overall smartphone experience.

Store memories like a champion. Not everyone has the time or courage to delete old photos, which is why many run low on data storage that also causes the phone to slow down. The realme C53 presents a whopping 128GB large storage and more than that, this smartphone is one of the first in its segment to allow up to 2TB expandability versus its predecessors and competitors that only allow up to 1TB expansion. It also comes with up to 6GB RAM expansion technology, allowing you to take photos and videos to your heart’s content, while keeping everything running smoothly in the background at every moment.

Aside from these main offerings, the realme C53 also presents the exciting Mini Capsule feature. The dynamic dewdrop notch showcases expanding animation that helps users keep track of important stuff like charging & battery status, data cap usage, and step tracking.

What’s more, the realme C53 is made stylish with the new champion design, featuring a 7.49mm Ultra Slim Design with a modern squared-off body and rounded corner edges for easy grip, making it easy to pocket or fit in small bags. The realme C53 comes in two elegant color variants: Mighty Black and Champion Gold.

The realme C53 retails for only P7,999 and is available for purchasing at all realme offline stores nationwide. And if you want to get your hands on the realme C53 with just a few taps on the screen, head over to realme’s Lazada Flagship Store.

 

From Vision to Vows: Bringing Dream Weddings to Life

 In the bustling world of wedding planning, one entrepreneur stands out for her dedication, creativity, and the exceptional services she provides to couples—Hannah Nuque-Carizon, owner of the events management business Hulyo Trece Management Services.

Organizing events, especially life milestones like weddings, requires meticulous planning and attention to detail. Her previous role as a Business Process Manager prepared her with the critical skills needed to thrive inher business.

“We’ve been operating since 2016 and started with crafting invitations and souvenirs, photography serviceand later on have invested in equipment and more items in order to provide full event planning services ofcourse with the help of outside suppliers,” Hannah shares.

Wedding planner Hannah Nuque-Carizon shares the beginning of their business, their struggles, inspiration and how they make couple’s dream weddings come true with Canva.

Hannah's path to becoming a successful wedding planner has its challenges. “As an owner with a little knowledge about graphic design, it was hard to communicate how I wanted the proposal, presentations and printouts and visualizing the expected output to our designers. Canva helped me express what I want in a way that saves our time as well. I have used different online apps in the past so adjusting to using the Canva interface was easy for me,” said Hannah.

 

Despite the initial success, Hannah faced the hurdles of brand awareness and maintaining the businessduring the pandemic. However, her passion and determination inspired her to move forward.

Her passion and determination inspired her to move forward.

Elevating the Wedding Planning Experience with Canva

Hannah's expertise in wedding planning goes beyond the usual responsibilities. She believes in staying current with the latest trends, designs, and technology. With Canva, Hannah can deliver exceptionalexperiences to her clients.

 

“There was a memorable instance where a couple, both overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), entrusted HulyoTrece Management Services to plan their dream wedding. Due to this, we had limited personal meetings, but the couple had specific pegs and preferences, it was really difficult for us to finalize these details that needed their approval,” recalls Hannah.

Canva's publishing feature allowed Hannah’s team to showcase design updates and changes seamlessly,ensuring the couple's vision was brought to life. “We collaborated through Canva and it made the planning process more efficient and convenient for both parties. We’re more than happy that the couple were more than happy with the results.”

  

“Sharing your thoughts and insights helps in refining the planning process, making it a collaborative journey. I encourage couples not to stress but to enjoy every step of the planning process, cherishing themoments that will become cherished memories,” Hannah emphasizes the importance of effective communication between couples and their wedding planners.

As with all businesses, collaboration plays a significant part in ensuring success. With Canva’s visual collaboration tools, any entrepreneur’s team member can design better, together.

For aspiring Filipino entrepreneurs, Hannah’s advice is simple: start now. “Embrace the learning curve,learn from failures, and always strive to provide the best for your clients. With the right tools, dedication, and a passion for improvement, success is within reach,” Hannah shares. 

Canva Negosyantrends EXPO

If you’re a business owner with big dreams like Hannah, an aspiring entrepreneur, or a creative newbieinterested in discovering more about how you can unlock the magic of Canva, join the Canva Negosyantrends 2023 Expo on August 5 at the SM Mall of Asia, Music Hall from 10am to 10pm. The expo will feature interactive learning sessions, seller booths, and fun prizes and activities.

To know more, visit canvaph.com/NegosyantrendsExpo-2023  and join the Canva for Negosyantes  on Facebook.

 

Conquer your first job hunting with the OPPO A78 5G

It’s that time of year when many young Filipinos are set to step into the “real world” after school. They take on the first step in adulting, joining the workforce. 

 

While looking for your first job can be daunting there shouldn't be much to worry about, especially if you know what you want and prepare accordingly. Here are some tips to equip you, aided by a stylish and powerful device–the OPPO A78 5G:

Revamp your social media to showcase your best self

Since social media gives people a glimpse of who you are, you should make an effort to highlight your best characteristics and strengths (or even filter your feed), since some employers might consider taking a peek at the kind of content you post. It’s also best to look presentable and professional in your profile photos. The OPPO A78 5G is equipped with a neat imaging system - a high quality 50MP AI Main Camera, 2MP Depth Camera,and 8MP Selfie front camera  that can allow you to take great photos to showcase online.

 

Expand your network and always stay connected

Maximizing your personal network is important to open more opportunities. Your family and friends can refer you to a company that's hiring, or  put in a good word during your application. Connecting with people now is easier, thanks to the fast and stable internet. And with the rise of 5G technology, you can do so even faster and more efficiently. The OPPO A78 5G is a 5G-ready phone that lets you enjoy smoother, faster, and more stable connectivity when browsing job openings online, having video call interviews, and so much more.

 

Dress to impress and make a good first impression

When you’ve finally scheduled your interview, remember to make the effort to look your best. First impressions matter, so putting your best foot forward is key in staying in the running for that job you’re aiming for. Dressing to impress does not mean you should spend a lot, because you can simply invest in key pieces of clothing that exude professionalism. Accessories can also elevate any look. The OPPO A78 5G can be an instant accessory as it features the signature OPPO Glow design that’s stylish and beautiful, plus it’s scratch-resistant and fingerprint-resistant. The smartphone completes your look, and it comes in two head-turning colorways - Glowing Purple and Glowing Black. 

 

Get the job done with the OPPO A78 5G

Once you land that coveted first job, arm yourself with a smartphone that will help you thrive in the workplace. 

 

The OPPO A78 5G is designed to be the ideal companion for any fresh grad and young professional looking to start their careers and pursue their passions. It has a massive 5,000 mAh battery that can last all day with a Super Power Saving mode and Super Night-time Standby mode which allows you to further save power when your phone is not being used. When the battery is drained, all it takes is 30 minutes to be at 52% thanks to the 33W SUPERVOOC fast charging feature, perfect for quick coffee or lunch breaks.

 

Multitasking is also made easy because of its extended RAM technology (up to an additional 8GB), allowing you to run more background apps for faster access when switching from one platform to another.

 

Conquer your first job hunting with the OPPO A78 5G, available for only PHP 14,999. 

 

The OPPO A78 5G is available in all OPPO authorized stores nationwide, Lazada, and Shopee. You can also avail the OPPO A78 5G at 6 or 12 months 0% interest installment for all credit cards. You may also get the OPPO A78 via Home Credit for as low as PHP 601 for 18 months or get it for free when you get a Globe postpaid plan 1499. 

 

To get the best care for your OPPO devices, visit your nearest OPPO Care Center. Visit OPPO’s official website and  Facebook page to know more.

 

 

Here are the reasons why you should quickly get your hands on the all new HONOR Magic5 Pro!

Where can you find a smartphone with a powerful Triple Rear Camera System, groundbreaking AI Motion Sensing Capture Technology, and an IP68 splash, water, and dust resistance ranking? Leading smart devices provider in the Philippines, HONOR, has recently launched its newest flagship phone, and here are the reasons why you should quickly get your hands on the all new HONOR Magic5 Pro!

“It is very rare to have a phone with an IP Rating as high as IP68, and for it to perform very well in other aspects too. HONOR has ensured that the all-powerful HONOR Magic5 Pro includes these specs without compromising its other features,” said Stephen Cheng, HONOR Philippines Vice President.

 

The 6 in this scoring indicates the phone’s resistance to solid debris such as dust and very fine particles, while the 8 pertains to its resistance to water. This means that this smartphone can withstand being submerged for up to 30 minutes – truly the perfect phone, rain or shine!

 

HONOR Magic5 Pro’s water dip tests have also been making waves online – as seen on Azrael Coladilla’s video: https://bit.ly/3PQN00k and when it was used in the middle of the rain on When in Manila’s fun-filled reels: https://bit.ly/43j99aC.

Leftmost photo from Sky Gavin/When in Manila

 

HONOR Magic5 Pro Price and Availability

 

HONOR Magic5 Pro is available in two colorways, Midnight Black and Meadow Green for Php 59,990. FREE HONOR Band 6 smartwatch and HONOR X3 Lite Earbuds both worth Php 6,000 are also available as freebies at select HONOR and partner dealer stores or online via Lazada (https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.hsr3z), Shopee (https://shope.ee/1LApXmPIen), and Tiktok Shop (https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSLN2DNm1/).

 

Great news, you can also avail via Home Credit for as low as Php 1,718 per month without insurance, Php 2,085 with insurance, and on a 0% interest installment payment.

 

Avail the power smartphone online and offline stores nationwide through GPlan 2499 with one-time cash-out of Php 17,400 and enjoy 25GB Data, Unlimited Calls and Texts to all networks, as well as Landline Calls. You may check out bit.ly/GlobeMagic5Pro for availability of the device.

 

HONOR Payday Sale to offer deals and discounts up to Php 2,000 off on selected items!

 

Grab your favorite HONOR devices at discounted prices this Payday Sale! You may avail the HONOR Magic5 Pro for Php 58, 840 with . Catch these deals and more from July 11 to 16, 2023 via HONOR’s Online Partner Stores at Lazada (https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.hsr3z), Shopee (https://shope.ee/1LApXmPIen), and Tiktok Shop (https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSLN2DNm1/).

 

For more updates and announcements, you may visit HONOR’s website www.hihonor.com or social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines). To check out HONOR’s complete list of retail stores, go to https://www.hihonor.com/ph/retailers/.

 

COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises is bringing back its Write to Ignite for its third season with the theme “UNMASKED”

Coming from the success of the first two seasons of its “Write to Ignite”, COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises proudly announces its much-awaited third season this 2023.

COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises is bringing back its Write to Ignite for its third season with the theme “UNMASKED”.

Over the course of two seasons, Write to Ignite has brought together bloggers, content creators and storytellers from all over the Philippines to share their stories, connect to people, and inspire the nation. And for season 3, it is time to tell and unmask the stories of others they have been longing to share.

“UNMASKED: The COMCO Mundo Write to Ignite Season 3” aims to explore how each mask is a person brimming with hope and wonders to share with others, as well as why it is important to tell their inspiring journeys in life.

Once again, Filipino bloggers, content creators and storytellers are invited to join by simply doing their dream interview with people and sharing their inspiring stories that need to be heard. Participants have the freedom on who they interview, from simple people to high profile personalities as long as they agree to be part of the project.

Entrants must share the blog or story on their Facebook account and Facebook page. Include a short caption, tag COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises’ official Facebook page, and use the hashtags #COMCOMundoWriteToIgniteSeason3 #UNMASKED and #MeaningfulStorytelling. Make sure that the post is set to public.

To register, participating bloggers need to e-mail their blog entry to COMCO Mundo at headquarters@comcomundo.com with the following details: full name, e-mail address, mailing address, contact number, link of the Facebook share/ post about the blog, and Title/ URL of the blog entry. Deadline of publishing of the blog post and submission is on July 30, 2023, 11:59PM.

By submitting their entry, the participating bloggers confirm that they already secured permission from their respective interviewee(s) as a featured subject.

Criteria will be based on Writing / Creativity (70%), Use of Media (Photos / Videos / Music / Graphics, 25%), and Engagement (Positive Comments on the Blog, 5%).

Exciting prizes await the winners of “Write to Ignite”. Prizes include:

Grand Champion:          PHP 40,000 + Merchandise Items from Sponsors and Participating Brands (PHP 15k donation to chosen NGO accredited by COMCO Mundo)

1^st Runner-up:               PHP 20,000 + Merchandise Items from Sponsors and Participating Brands (PHP 12k donation to chosen NGO accredited by COMCO Mundo)

2^nd Runner-up:              PHP 15,000 + Merchandise Items from Sponsors and Participating Brands (PHP 12k donation to chosen NGO accredited by COMCO Mundo)

3^rd Runner-up:              PHP 12,000 + Merchandise Items from Sponsors and Participating Brands (PHP 10k donation to chosen NGO accredited by COMCO Mundo)

4^th Runner-up:              PHP 10,000 + Merchandise Items from Sponsors and Participating Brands (PHP 10k donation to chosen NGO accredited by COMCO Mundo)

6^th to 10^th place:            PHP 4,000 + Merchandise Items from Sponsors and Participating Brands

11^th to 20^th place:          PHP 2,000 + Merchandise Items from Sponsors Participating Brands

21^st to 40^th place:          Merchandise Items from Sponsors and Participating Brands

Each of the top 5 winners will also win for a cause as part of their prize is the opportunity to donate to any of the charitable institution or non-government organization (NGO) accredited by COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises. These are Make-A-Wish Foundation, PAWS (Philippine Animal Welfare Society), Philippine Eagle Foundation, Save the Children, and SOS Children's Villages. The top 40 finalists will be announced and will be invited to a special awards night where the top 5 winners will be declared. The top 40 finalists will also receive special prizes from participating brand partners.

This contest is open to all Filipino bloggers age 18 years old and above who reside in the Philippines. The blog should be in existence for at least one year and have a minimum of 20 blog posts. Submitting an entry in the contest signifies permission of the participant for the Organizers to use the submitted materials to promote, communicate and further the cause of the project. Participants also agree that blog entries shall remain published in perpetuity.

Write to Ignite Season 3: Unmasked is made possible by COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises, with airasia, Babyflo and PHILUSA Corporation, Century Tuna, Licealiz and Lamoiyan Corporation, Rémy Martin, and Uratex Monoblock as brand sponsors.

““Write to Ignite” is truly one of COMCO’s epic initiatives as it further champions our work’s mission to do #MeaningfulStorytelling. This initiative is born during the COVID-19 pandemic, and with the whole world slowly transitioning to what we call the new normal, it is only apt that we have “Unmasked” as our official theme for Season 3 as it reflects our hopeful state and the need to unravel the stories of others. To our dear Filipino bloggers in different parts of the country, “Write to Ignite” is for you and your readers, and we can’t wait to read the stories you will be sharing with the rest of the world,” said Mr. Ferdinand L. Bondoy, COMCO Mundo’s Group Chief Executive Director and Lead Strategic Communications Counsel / Partner and Co-Founder.

To know more about COMCO Mundo and “Write to Ignite”, visit comcomundo.com. Follow them on social media: facebook.com/comcomundo on Facebook, linkedin.com/company/comcomundo, and @comco_mundo on Instagram.

About COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises 

 

COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises is the parent company and umbrella group for all of COMCO’s existing and upcoming ventures and initiatives, a collective of agencies and programs dedicated to advancing the communications profession and related disciplines such as digital, media, advocacy, training and education, and entrepreneurship, among others; to being a force for social change; to nurturing talent growth and workplace community culture; and to championing borderless collaboration. The COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises is comprised of COMCO Southeast Asia, COMCO Middle East and Africa, TARO AOX Digital + Integrated Communications, SEA Wave Pop Culture Studio, Camp COMCO Mentorship Program and Alumni Society, and Citizen COMCO Advocacy Program.

Discover the wonders of "World of Discovery" with Club Paradise Palawan

There are lots of wonderful surprises awaiting those who explore Club Paradise Palawan within the game.

Paradise Palawan enters the metaverse with an exciting Roblox game.Whether you're an avid Roblox player or someone interested in discovering new virtual experiences. The Roblox game centered around Club Paradise Palawan, can provide an enjoyable and immersive way to explore the resort and connect with like-minded individuals in a shared virtual paradise.

 

Club Paradise Palawan is renowned for its commitment to ensuring that every guest,

regardless of age, has an unforgettable experience. Recognizing the importance of

catering to their younger visitors, that goes above and beyond to provide an array of

activities like baking, movie screenings by the pool, Junior Hotelier Program which is an

exceptional initiative designed to give children a taste of the hospitality industry, and

resort amenities such as playground and treehouse that guarantee their enjoyment and

foster their curiosity.

To further enhance the experience for children and to celebrate their 10th anniversary,

Club Paradise Palawan has launched a new game called "The World of Discovery -

Timmy's Island Adventure on the Roblox Metaverse," an online platform that allows

users to play games developed by others, or create their own.

The new game features a virtual representation of the resort and provides an interactive

experience for guests to explore Dimakya Island while playing. From swimming with sea

turtles and dugong, taking selfies using the in-game camera, to connecting with other

players in multiplayer mode and completing challenges. Special freebies at the resort are also up for grabs when players complete the game.

This is not the first time that Discovery Resorts, the hotel brand of Discovery Shores

Boracay and Club Paradise Palawan, has ventured into the world of interactive gaming.

Last year, Discovery Shores Boracay became the first resort in the Philippines to be

part of the Roblox Metaverse with its game "Bogart and Friends". Now, with the launch

"The World of Discovery - Timmy's Island Adventure; Club Paradise Palawan joins

Roblox metaverse aiming to enhance its Kids Program by offering opportunities for

learning, exploration, and play. The resort ensures that the younger guests leave with

cherished memories and a desire to return to this tropical paradise.

“We invite you to embark on an exciting new journey by downloading the Roblox app

where you can play Timmy’s Island Adventure. Join us in this virtual realm set in

beautiful Dimakya Island, home of Club Paradise Palawan, and get to discover the

wonders of "World of Discovery," shares Joegil Magtanggol Escobar, Hotel Manager of Club Paradise Palawan.