Bringing 'Live Vivid' to Students: Xiaomi Launches Redmi Note 12 Campus Tour

Xiaomi kicked off its Redmi Note 12 Series Campus Tour, which featured fun and interactive booths where students could join activities and experience the smartphone firsthand.

 

Game On, Redmi Style! Student participants revel in the thrill of the fun games at the Redmi Note 12 Campus Tour, their infectious smiles shining brighter as they snag fun prizes and awesome freebies from Xiaomi.

Following the launch of the Redmi Note 12 Series in the Philippines, Xiaomi brought the “Live Vivid” campaign closer to younger audiences through the Campus Tour, in partnership with the Collegiate Center for Esports (CCE). It aimed to give students a vibrant experience with spaces catering to content creation, gaming, and photography.

Tech-savvy spirits soar high at the TUP campus! The Technological University of the Philippines (TUP) in Taguig City was abuzz with excitement as the Redmi Note 12 Campus Tour kicked off, introducing students to a world of mobile innovation, entertainment, and the boundless fun possibilities that Redmi Note 12 offers.

“The younger generation are enthusiastic about their passions, and they always seem to find a way to pursue them. Xiaomi has made it possible through our smartphones like the Redmi Note 12 series, which is also a great and practical choice for students,” said Tomi Adrias, Head of Marketing for Xiaomi Philippines.

 

The first stop of the Redmi Note 12 Series Campus Tour was the Technological University of the Philippines (TUP) in Taguig City. It featured a self-shoot photography booth, gaming area, fun arcade activities, scooter track, and smart home displays. Xiaomi also prepared exclusive promotions and deals for the TUP academic community.

Snap, Smile, Sizzle! TUP students strike a pose with the iconic, Filipino-clad Xiaomi Bunny mascot at the first Redmi Note 12 Campus Tour using the Redmi Note 12.

The Redmi Note 12 Series Campus will make stops at other universities and colleges in the country. Keep an eye out on Xiaomi’s official Facebook page to see when it’s coming to your campus!

 

For more information, visit Xiaomi’s official website. Online purchases are available via Xiaomi’s Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok shops (@XiaomiPhilippines).

Master the Flawless 'Cat Eye' Look with Careline Graph-Ink Liners

  

With the cat-eye being such a timeless makeup trend and once again taking social media by storm, now is the perfect time to brush up on creating those stylish flicks. Lucky for you, Careline has launched an entire line of Graph-Ink Liner products so you can easily achieve this makeup trick according to your personal preference. This family of ink liners is truly a total game-changer!

 

To start off your ink-spired makeup look, you can always use the OG Careline Graph-Ink Liner which is a lightweight, long-lasting, water-based eyeliner that produces a sharp contrast and definition to the eyes. Its high-precision felt-tip applicator allows you to adorn your eyes as delicately or intensely as you want.

There’s also the newest Graph-Ink Liner Matte to help you achieve a killer eye look that delivers bold pigment with no shine. And if you’re in the mood to go extreme and make a bold, creative, and fearless eye makeup look, the Graph-Ink Liner Extreme can come in handy. 

 

Whether you prefer a thin, crisp line or a thicker, bold streak, the newest Graph-Ink Dual Liner has got you covered! The gel end of this dual liner is perfect for tightlining and helps create thicker and more defined lashes. But if you want to achieve a flawless cat eye look quickly, the newest dual-ended Graph-Ink Wing Liner & Stamp can help you do just that. Thanks to its wing stamp and ultra-precise felt tip liner. 

 

Lastly, experience the power of striking eyes with the newest Graph-Ink Lash & Line, an ultimate combo that includes eyeliner and mascara to finish off your look and keep your eyes perfectly defined anytime, anywhere. 

 

Then here’s a bonus: all Careline Graph-Ink products are infused with Vitamin E, smudge-proof, and waterproof too for easier, smooth, and precise application – perfect for beginners!

 

Master the art of perfecting the timeless cat eye look and get the perfect shape every time with Careline Graph-Ink Liner Family! Careline products are available at Watsons, The SM Store, Robinsons Department Store, and other leading department stores nationwide, as well as online on Shopee (bit.ly/CarelineShopeePH) and Lazada (bit.ly/CarelineLazada). For more updates and makeup tips and tricks, follow Careline Cosmetics on Facebook (Facebook.com/CarelineCosmetics), Instagram (Instagram.com/carelineph), and TikTok (tiktok.com/@carelineph).

Mark Your Calendars: HONOR 90 5G with 200MP Flagship Camera is Confirmed to arrive in the Philippines on August 15!

 

Joining HONOR’s critically acclaimed HONOR N Series, the HONOR 90 5G is confirmed to arrive in the Philippines on August 15, 2023! HONOR 90 5G will debut massive improvements across multiple key areas pertaining to the user experience, to deliver human-centric innovation that offers great value to consumers around the world. 

 

“We are very excited to bring HONOR 90 5G here in the Philippines! This newest HONOR smartphone is a copilot that can streamline the content development process to enable creators to share their vibe online effortlessly,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng.

 

Equipped with Flagship 200 MP Main Camera + 50 MP Selfie Camera

 

Further enhancing photography and videography capabilities, the HONOR 90 5G comes with a Flagship 200MP Main Camera with a large 1/1.4-inch Sensor, a 12MP Ultra Wide and Macro Camera, and a 2MP Depth Camera capturing incredible amounts of detail and recreating stylish bokeh effects. Revolutionizing shooting in Portrait mode, the HONOR 90 5G is also upgraded to support 2x zoom to generate portraits that are more homed in and make the key subject stand out more than ever before. You can also take better selfies with its 50 MP Front Camera.

World’s First Zero Flicker Display

 

Fusing aesthetics and technology, the HONOR 90 is equipped with a best-in-class 6.7-inch Quad-curved Floating Screen which supports HONOR’s industry-leading and TÜV Rheinland-certified eye protection technology. Supported with the industry’s highest Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Dimming frequency of 3840Hz, the device effectively minimizes the strain it puts on users’ eyes when it is set at low brightness. The display also supports a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut and delivers up to 1.07 billion colors, bringing users stunning colors and visuals in vivid clarity.

Launching brand new AI technology for video capture, the HONOR 90 5G is equipped with AI Vlog Assistant and AI-powered noise reduction allowing for quick video production and the ability to capture clean voice recordings that are free of ambient background noises.

 

Catch the official Live Facebook Event here: https://bit.ly/200MPFlagshipCamera and stay tuned for more announcements via 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/.

 

Grab THE Iconic Jamaican Patties for Just PhP69 - Tara, Pattie Tayo!

 

One of House of Fruitas’ (HoF) well-loved brands, Jamaican Pattie, announced an exciting promo in celebration of National Jamaican Patty Day. For only PhP 69.00, Jamaican Pattie lovers can avail of the best-selling and mouth-watering patties starting August 1, 2023. 

 

To make the festivities even more delightful, Jamaican Pattie will likewise be launching a new campaign called "Pattie Ako, Pattie Tayo" aimed at fostering a deep appreciation for the iconic Jamaican delicacy. At the core of this campaign lies the spirit of taking action and initiative. Jamaican Pattie encourages its customers to embrace rich Jamaican culture and its love for flavorful food. The campaign emphasizes inclusivity – that there is a Jamaican Pattie for everyone.

In the Philippines, Jamaican Pattie's success has blossomed over time, growing to over 200 stores nationwide. And with more people discovering the advantages of being a frentrepreneur, the brand is expected to keep its momentum. With its strategic locations and affordable prices, customers can easily avail of meaty, flavorful, authentic, and fulfilling patties to bring home to their loved ones.

 

Jamaican Pattie has a variety of 9 flavors to suit every craving and taste preference, such as the crowd favorite Cheezy Beef Pinatubo, the Cheezy Beef, the Original Beef, and more. These baked patties make an irresistible snack for anyone to enjoy anytime of the day. 

 

Customers can also opt to purchase other items such as a Party Box of 5 or 10, available in both baked and frozen. They can then spice it up with Jamaican Pattie De Original Hot Sauce making it perfect for any occasion.

 

To make August more exciting, Jamaican Pattie also announces its month-long promo with its Jamaican Pattie party boxes. Don’t miss out and get P50 off when you order a Party Box of 5 on August 1-31, 2023, exclusively available in Grabfood and foodpanda. 

 

Have your favorite Jamaican Patties arrive at your doorstep when you order through Grabfood, foodpanda, and Balai Mart. Their cooked and frozen parbaked patties are also available in selected Balai Pandesal, Babot’s Farm, and Soy & Bean branches. 

 

To know more about this deal, visit their official Jamaican Pattie Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/jamaicanpattieph for more details. 

 

OnePlus thrills Thai fans with the OnePlus ‘Meet Your Magic Power’ event with Smartphone Ambassador, Jackson Wang

To celebrate the successful launch of the OnePlus Nord 3 5G, OnePlus APAC thrills fans, media, KOL friends and the channel partners with a magical and powerful on-ground event with the OnePlus APAC Smartphone Ambassador, Jackson Wang, in Bangkok, Thailand. “It’s been an honor being part of the OnePlus family. The OnePlus Never Settle spirit is synonymous with my own values of always improving and reinvention,” Jackson Wang shared.

OnePlus APAC has taken the year by storm following the successful launches of the OnePlus 11 5G and recent OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G and the announcement of the first OnePlus APAC Smartphone Ambassador, Jackson Wang. This powerful collaboration continues to surprise fans of the brand.

It has been an eventful year for OnePlus, and earlier this month, the brand launched the highly anticipated OnePlus Nord 3 5G, the latest addition to the Nord series, an all-rounder that brings to the table an outstanding OnePlus experience with big upgrades to performance, display, and imaging.

 

OnePlus Nord 3 5G

The latest Nord presents itself as the most powerful OnePlus Nord phone to date, with flagship-level hardware with the four nanometre octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset, offering users a powerful performance of superior speed and battery life management. Continuing the flagship-grade experience, the OnePlus Nord 3 5G comes with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, which complements OnePlus’s RAM-Vita software that allows up to 44 apps to run simultaneously. With the drive to Never Settle, OnePlus upgraded the OnePlus Nord 3 5G with 80W SUPERVOOC and 5000mAh battery. This upgrade is more than 10% bigger than its predecessor along with the Battery Health Engine to give an expected life cycle of up to 1600 charging cycles and fast charging from one to 100% in 30 minutes.

Further promoting the flagship experience with the OnePlus Nord 3 5G, the smartphone comes with imaging hardware and software featured in the powerful OnePlus 11 5G flagship device launched earlier this year. With the 50-megapixel Sony IMX890, complete with optical image stabilization and TurboRAW night, OnePlus Nord 3 5G gives users perfect imaging in any situation. True to OnePlus fashion, the OnePlus Nord 3 5G is an elegant and understated work of art with a flat 6.74-inch 120Hz Super Fluid AMOLED display with 450 pixels per inch and up to 1450 nits of brightness designed for seamless and beautiful scrolling anywhere, anytime.

As OnePlus continues its brand expansion in the APAC region, the goal is to push on with the Never Settle spirit and continue to give OnePlus’s loyal fans and supporters greater product offerings and shape the landscape for the smartphone and technology industry across the APAC region.

 

Bard: Your Culinary Companion - Google AI Joins You in the Kitchen!

When it’s raining and gloomy outside, you just want to cuddle in bed and remain in your pajamas. It’s also the perfect weather to indulge in comfort food to warm us.

 

But what to cook? Well, just as AI can boost your productivity at work, it can also bring new ideas to your home life — particularly the kitchen. Meet Bard, Google’s AI. Available in over 40 languages, Bard can supercharge your imagination, boost your productivity, and help you bring new ideas into your daily life—whether you want help planning a party and drafting the invitation, or understanding really complex topics.

 

As for the kitchen, Bard can make recommendations and actual recipes because it has the ability to digest vast amounts of data, including food trends and ingredient combinations. Then the algorithms analyze this information to develop an understanding of flavor profiles and popular dishes.

 

AI does not replace humans in creating recipes, of course. But haven’t you ever been undecided on what to cook? Especially for parents or guardians cooking for their families, trying to come up with a menu can be time-consuming and a challenge, especially with picky kids. Well, Bard is here to complement your kitchen adventures and spark inspiration.

 

So we tested Bard — and you can too! — and asked Bard what to come up with 30-minute recipes for rainy days. We’re impressed with the diverse dishes it returned, more so that these can be whipped up in half an hour. All you have to do on your end is to simply ask it; prompts like “What healthy recipes can I cook on a rainy day?” will be enough.

  

Will Bard get it right? Well, the proof is in the pudding — or in this case, in four dishes. To give you an idea of what it can come up with, here are some of Bard’s rainy-day suggestions:

 

●      Chicken Noodle Soup: This classic comfort food is perfect and unbeatable for a rainy day. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking.

●      Beef Stroganoff: While not on everyone’s common rainy-day comfort food checklist, this hearty beef dish is sure to warm you up on a rainy day. It’s also easy to make and can be served over rice or noodles.

●      Pasta with Pesto Sauce: Got some leftover pesto sauce, as well as some pasta lying around? This quick and easy dish is also a great way to use up leftover pesto in a pinch, as all you have to do is boil the noodles and top it with the delicious sauce.

●      Veggie Omelette: Or maybe you’re feeling like eggs. You can go healthy with this particular recipe that uses veggies as a filler in a hot and fluffy omelette, which is ideal for colder days.

●      Grilled Salmon with Roasted Vegetables: There’s nothing like fish, too. If you’ve got some salmon in your freezer, thaw it out and throw it in the pan with some vegetables for a scrumptious and fishy rainy-day treat.

 

There are so many more recipes waiting for you when you ask Bard—you just have to know what to ask. It doesn’t even have to be for rainy days; you can ask for recipes and suggestions for all occasions. 

 

Want to see what Bard has to show you? Try it yourself by clicking here.

Ballet Manila's Ibong Adarna Showcases the Beauty of Filipino Values

 

These days, teaching valuable lessons on life, family, love, forgiveness and kindness among the younger generation become even more impactful when accompanied by powerful visual representation. 

 

This is the intention of Gerardo Francisco Jr. as he restages his award-winning Ibong Adarna on August 19 and 20, 2023 at the Aliw Theater to conclude Ballet Manila’s 25^th performance season. 

“Today’s generation is exposed to so many different cultures and there may be tendencies for lines to blur and forget one’s core identity,” he says.  Ballet Manila’s Ibong Adarna, he hopes, will remind the younger generation about who they are as Filipinos, and the values that our culture consider most important. 

 

This Filipino literary classic centers around a mythical bird whose magical voice can heal illnesses. In the story, an ailing King prompted his three sons to set out on a dangerous quest to find the elusive  magical bird that can cure their beloved father.  As the story unfolds, the two elder princes with evil intentions against their youngest brother turned into stone, while their pure-hearted brother brings home the Adarna bird. In the end, the victorious prince wholeheartedly forgave his erring siblings. 

 

Francisco Jr. believes that the story of Ibong Adarna can help today’s younger generation rediscover Filipino values of kindness and love of family. “It is important that we tell this story to preserve our culture. If we don’t share this, this story will just die,” he emphasizes.  “I am grateful that this story is still a reading requirement for first year high school students because if no one will tell the story, then who will? It will just be forgotten and buried in the past.”

 

Ballet Manila’s restaging of Ibong Adarna has received numerous citations since it premiered in 2017. Thus, every time the performance is restaged, Francisco says he is challenged to make it even more magnificent than the last one. To the dancers, he reminds them to give their 100% by dancing from the heart. “Don’t practice just because you want to get it right, “he tells them, “but instead, you practice until you can’t get it wrong. Just think that we only have one show, once you fail onstage, you can never go back – you can’t correct it anymore. “

 

But deep inside, the veteran danseur and choreographer feels as much pressure, or even more, than the ballet dancers. “I need to stand by my standards most especially to those who were not able to watch it during our world premiere. I hope to exceed their expectations for this show.”

 

The dancing, as audiences know of Ballet Manila’s standards, will undoubtedly  be outstanding and will definitely be the centerpiece of the whole production.  This 2023 staging is the touring version that was performed at the Karmiel Festival in Israel in 2018 and planned for a national tour in the country in 2020.  Because of adjustments brought about by the pandemic – Ballet Manila has less dancers now -  some will be doing double or triple roles.  The set also transitions to a digital one; to maximize the state of the art LED screen in Aliw Theater. “But the story remains the same. The story itself is beautiful – it’s timeless where everyone can relate, young or old.”, Francisco Jr. says. 

 

By the end of the show, both Francisco and Lisa Macuja Elizalde, Ballet Manila’s founder,  artistic director, and chief executive officer,  share the same sentiments. “I want the audience to come out of the theater having learned new lessons and excited enough to share about the beautiful story of Ibong Adarna to their peers,” adds Macuja-Elizalde. 

 

Ballet Manila’s re-telling of this Filipino classic, as choreographed by Francisco was awarded Best Outstanding Production at the 2017 30^th Aliw Awards; and at the Philstage Gawad Buhay Awards which honored it with multiple recognitions, including Outstanding Modern Dance Production, Outstanding Choreography for Modern Dance, Outstanding Ensemble for Modern Dance, Outstanding Music Composition, Outstanding Male Lead and Outstanding Female Lead.

 

Ibong Adarna will be staged at Aliw Theater, Pasay City on August 19 at 8:00 p.m. and August 20 at 5:00 p.m.. For tickets, visit www.ticketworld.com.ph. To know more about Ballet Manila and its shows, visit www.balletmanila.com.ph

 

Cebu Pacific Increases Aircraft Deliveries to 21 in 2023

 

Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ leading carrier, has increased its aircraft deliveries for 2023 to a record high of 21 from 15 to further improve its operational resiliency amid growing demand for air travel.

 

Recently, CEB's ninth aircraft delivery for 2023, a brand-new Airbus A321neo (New Engine Option), arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila from Airbus’ Delivery Centre in Hamburg, Germany using blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on its flight.

 

“This aircraft delivery allows us to increase our operational resilience while continuing to provide safe, reliable, and affordable air travel to our passengers. Our ongoing re-fleeting with new-generation, fuel-efficient aircraft and our continued use of sustainable aviation fuel will also help our decarbonization efforts in making the aviation industry more sustainable,” said Alex Reyes, CEB Chief Strategy Officer.

 

Of the 21 expected aircraft deliveries this year, 17 are NEOs, while four are CEOs (Current Engine Option) on short-term lease. The airline aims to shift to a more fuel-efficient, all-NEO fleet by 2028.

 

Last June 30, CEB received a brand new A320neo aircraft from Airbus’ final assembly line in Tianjin, China, powered by SAF with a blend of 41%, marking a major milestone for CEB’s sustainable aviation initiatives.

 

SAF is a drop-in fuel with similar characteristics as conventional jet fuels. It does not require any adaptations to the aircraft or engines and does not have any negative impact on performance. The use of SAF results in up to 80% reduction in carbon emissions across the fuel’s lifecycle.

 

Embrace the Outdoors with Watsons Brand and Dermaction Sunscreens!

 

Dermatologists and skin experts know that the secret to healthy skin is sunscreen—so no matter the season, make it SPF season! Your skin will thank you when you wear sunscreen every day and not just in the summer because regular use of sun protection helps prevent sunburn and premature aging.

 

Watsons Brand Sunscreen and Dermaction Plus by Watsons have a wide and affordable selection of sunscreens for the face and body, including after-sun products to soothe your skin after being exposed to the sun.

 

With Watsons and its wide selection of sun protection products, you are protected all-year round!

 

For lightweight texture: Watsons Sunscreen Face Serum and Watsons Sunscreen Body Lotion

 

If you’re looking for something with a lighter texture and feel, Watsons Sunscreen Face Serum (Php249) and Watsons Sunscreen Body Lotion (Php 289) provide ample protection from the rays of the sun. The face serum targets UVA, UVB, blue light, and IR rays. It has two formulas for different purposes: SPF30 PA++++ for daily protection which is suitable for daily use, and SPF50+ PA++++ for very high protection that's perfect for outdoor activities.

For very high protection and brightening: Watsons Very High Protection Sunscreen White Face & Body Lotion 

 

Watsons Very High Protection Sunscreen White Face & Body Lotion (Php309) nourishes the skin (face and body) with Revi-White and contains 100 times more antioxidants than B-arbutin and kojic acid to help condition and lighten skin. This lotion has SPF50+ PA++++ for very high protection and targets UVA, UVB, Blue Light, and IR rays.

For after-sun care: Watsons Aloe Soothing Body Gel 

 

If you’ve been exposed to the sun, you need to apply aloe-based products to soothe and moisturize the skin. Watsons Aloe Soothing Body Gel (Php199) restores moisture and cools down the skin. It has concentrated organic aloe vera, spring sea water, and organic coconut milk. This product helps heal skin damaged by sunburn and also prevents dryness.

For 2-in-1 protection and brightening: Dermaction Plus by Watsons

 

All Dermaction sun care products have the 2-in-1 function of sun protection and skin brightening and rejuvenation.The  Dermaction sunscreens also offer broad spectrum SPF50+ PA++++ for full protection from UVA, UVB, HEV or blue light and IR rays. They also have Dermaction’s proprietary Photogenic Scattering Technology to help reflect light from skin so it  looks radiant. All Dermaction products have CollaBoost (promotes skin elasticity and reduces the appearance of wrinkles) and witch hazel extract (has antioxidant properties to protect skin from pollution, and also tightens pores and controls oil). It also tightens pores and controls oil. These products are water resistant, lightweight, and oil-free.

 

You’re all set for the sun with sunscreens from Watsons Brand and Dermaction Plus by Watsons! Start your journey to health and wellness when you download the Watsons app now: http://bit.ly/WatsonsMobileApp. With a minimum purchase requirement of Php 700, you can enjoy P100 off on products. Terms and conditions apply.

 

You may also visit any of the 1000+ Watsons stores nationwide or pick up your orders at your nearest Watsons store in 30 minutes or less via Click & Collect. Another option is to have your purchases delivered to you in 3 hours through Express Delivery*.

 

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