Jollibee launches Play-Doh Jolly Kitchen Pals — the first-ever Jollibee Kids Meal collaboration with the iconic Play-Doh!

Kicking off the new year with play, joy, and creativity, as Jollibee launches Play-Doh Jolly Kitchen Pals — the first-ever Jollibee Kids Meal collaboration with the iconic Play-Doh!

From January 1 to February 29, 2024, JolliKids can avail of this Jollibee Kids Meal which includes Play-Doh clay and exciting moulds of Jollibee and his friends.

By collecting all 5 toys, customers will complete the whole Jollibee squad and get an array of Jollibee-themed moulds to create their favorite Jollibee products plus clay with bright and vibrant colors.

When it comes to clay, there are endless possibilities to create, and Jollibee encourages kids to dive into the imaginative world of Play-Doh. You can mould clay into different Jollibee favorites like the iconic Jolly Spaghetti, Yumburger, or crispylicious juicylicious Chickenjoy with Play-Doh. Kids can also shape them into toys, gadgets, and other fun learning tools, and expand their creativity.

Parents and kids can turn mealtime into a delightful and educational playtime experience with the help of Jollibee Kiddie Meal’s one of the many Educational Entertainment toys this year, giving

kids more ways to enjoy, learn, and play. Jolly Kitchen Pals encourages imaginative play, artistic expression, and the joy of sharing delicious Jollibee moments with loved ones, all while having fun along the way.

You can get one Jolly Kitchen Pals toy with every purchase of a 1-pc Chickenjoy, Yumburger, Jolly Spaghetti, or 1-pc. Burger Steak, either solo or with a drink.

Experience the joy of playing with the Jolly Kitchen Pals by purchasing all 5 toys from your nearest Jollibee store. You can also experience the joy at home by having your favorite langhap-sarap meals and Jollibee Kids Meal delivered from the Jollibee app, website, #8700 or Grabfood and Foodpanda. You can also enjoy these meal favorites via dine-in, takeout, and drive-thru.

1001 Parkway Residences by luxury real estate brand Filigree recently held its groundbreaking ceremony

 

True to its commitment of delivering an exceptional living experience, 1001 Parkway Residences by luxury real estate brand Filigree recently held its groundbreaking ceremony to show tangible proof of the project’s progress and current status. The excavation works is in full swing this fourth quarter of 2023, while the first pouring is all set to happen in the first quarter of 2024.

     

Present during the groundbreaking ceremony were Filinvest Alabang Inc. president & COO Catherine Ilagan, senior vice president for residentials & estates Daphne Sanchez, Share Pro Inc. supply chain management head Andrew Gotianun III, Filinvest Land Inc. chief technical planning officer Winnie Lim, Share Pro Inc. president Cherie Fernandez, and PRSP president Jun Rodriguez.   

 

“With the recent groundbreaking milestone, future residents of 1001 can look forward to all the benefits of high rise living in a cosmopolitan neighborhood. It is a premium address not only because it is an iconic building located right along the Millionaire’s Row of Filinvest City but also because it perfectly marries two highly sought-after worlds,” said Daphne Sanchez. 

 

Once completed, 1001 Parkway Residences will be the tallest residential tower in Alabang – an architectural statement that will stand out amidst Filinvest City’s skyline and expansive park system, seamlessly blending beauty and functionality. This will reflect within the property’s interiors and carefully thought out amenities that highlight understated elegance.   

 

Residents will get to experience a complete live-work-play concept, starting from 1001 Parkway’s common amenities that foster a healthy lifestyle and community synergy.  

In the privacy of the residents’ spaces, the integration of beauty and functionality is incorporated in the design to promote a healthier environment. Every unit comes with a balcony so they can enjoy the outdoors within the comfort of their own spaces. Meanwhile, the living and bedroom areas are built with windows to allow ample amount of natural light and ventilation. 1001 Parkway Residences also offers garden units that offer picturesque views of the future Creekside Park.  

  

Completing an exceptional and healthy living experience at 1001 Parkway Residences is its location in Filinvest City, the country’s first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold-certified central business district. 

  

Located along Millionaire’s Row at Spectrum, considered Filinvest City’s most premium district, residents will have convenient access to all of the essential establishments – from commercial centers and shops to leisure venues and parks – all a stone’s throw away from each other, allowing its future residents to walk from one establishment to another.   

 

With its construction well underway, 1001 Parkways Residences in the Metro South’s garden business district will entwine nature and urban living to offer residents an upscale lifestyle that caters to their unique needs.   

  

To know more, visit https://filigree.com.ph/properties/1001-parkway/

Infinix officially launches the HOT 40 series, featuring the HOT 40 Pro, HOT 40, and HOT 40i models

 Infinix officially launches the HOT 40 series, featuring the HOT 40 Pro, HOT 40, and HOT 40i models providing gamers of all budgets an action-packed smartphone to level up their mobile entertainment experience. This new series showcases significant upgrades in processor, display, camera capabilities, and software. While maintaining its leading position in fast charging in its category, it continues to offer a fast and fun experience in mobile gaming and entertainment.

“The HOT 40 SERIES leads the way with its exceptional performance and groundbreaking features, all packed in an aesthetically stunning design. It embodies Infinix vision of delivering a high-quality experience to our users, merging advanced technology with style and practicality, and all at a reasonable price,” said Summer Yao, HOT Series Product Director at Infinix.

 

 

The Pinnacle of Smartphone Gaming & Entertainment

 

The HOT 40 SERIES is designed to deliver exceptional performance for everyday tasks, gaming, and entertainment. The HOT 40 Pro boasts an enhanced 5000mAh long-lasting battery, integrated with the exclusive Power Marathon solution. With the Ultra Power Saving mode, users can enjoy up to 2 hours^[1] of calling time when the power is as low as 5%. 

 

The device also features 33W Enduring FastCharge technology, equipped with real-time temperature monitoring. This innovative technology enables users to charge the battery from 20% to 75% in just 35 minutes^[1], ensuring both safety and prolonged battery life for up to 4 years^[1].

 

The HOT 40 Pro is a game-changer for mobile gaming enthusiasts. Equipped with the MediaTek Helio G99 octa-core 6nm gaming processor, this device boasts a 1200Hz instantaneous touch sampling rate — eight times more precise than standard screens. It is further supported by a Hard-Gyroscope sensor and Infinix's XBOOST Gaming Engine, enabling gamers to tailor their gaming settings for optimal performance. This combination ensures a seamless and immersive mobile gaming experience.

 

Unparalleled Speed & Performance

 

The HOT 40 Pro is equipped with a flagship 120Hz FHD+ screen, delivering a silky-smooth experience. Additionally, the HOT 40 SERIES introduces the Magic Ring, a new feature that keeps users effortlessly informed about face lock status, charging status, and voice calls.

 

With up to 16GB^[2] of expandable memory, the HOT 40 Pro doubles the performance of the physical 8G memory, enabling faster loading times, and supporting up to 18 applications to be opened simultaneously. The device is also packed with Infinix’s groundbreaking Metamaterial Antenna, offering faster and more reliable signal performance with File Download Speed increased by 68%^[1], Signal Strength boosted by 6dB, and Game Latency reduced by 36%^[1].

 

Fantastic Photographs & Sharp Selfies

As camera usage continues to grow, the HOT 40 Pro steps up with enhanced capabilities. It boasts a 108MP main camera with the HM6 sensor, ensuring sharp and clear images with 0.64-micron pixels, even after cropping. The 2MP macro lens is ideal for capturing close-up shots of textures and intricate details. The 32MP AI-enhanced front camera delivers exceptional group photos and selfies, even in low-light, thanks to its advanced front flash.

 

Moreover, the HOT 40 Pro offers various modes for exciting photos and videos on different occasions, including Professional Portrait Mode, Sky Remap, and Dual View Video, enhancing the photography and videography experience.

 

In terms of design, the HOT 40 SERIES stands out with a dazzling design featuring a layer of sparkling crystals against a starry texture. This design has a lustrous finish that shifts in appearance as it reflects light from different angles. The HOT 40 Pro is available in Horizon Gold, Starlit Black, Palm Blue, and the newly introduced Starfall Green. This new color option combines black and green in a luminous, color-shifting blend, creating an aurora-like effect reminiscent of a starlit sky.

 

 

Availability

 

Dominate everyone with the Infinix HOT 40 Series. There will be a special price promo on January 8, 2024 only until stocks last. Check out the SRPs below:

 

●      HOT 40 PRO: P6,999

●      HOT 40 P5,999

●      HOT 40i 8+128: P4,799

●      HOT 40i 8+256: P5,299

 

This is available via Infinix’s online stores at Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop. For more updates and information, visit Infinix Philippines’ official website, Facebook page, and TikTok.

 

It’s a Happy YOU year with Maya!

Maya, the #1 Digital Bank in the Philippines, is kicking off the New Year with an exhilarating opportunity for its users to jet-set around the world throughout 2024. It’s a Happy YOU year, as users can experience the thrill of winning unlimited flights for the entire year just by saving, spending, investing, or borrowing with Maya. Here are the exciting things in-store when you get banked with Maya: 

 

New Year, New Bank

Experience financial prosperity like never before, earning up to 14% interest p.a. on your Savings when using Maya for transactions. And that's not all! Recently unveiling the Time Deposit Plus service, Maya guarantees high returns and allows deposits anytime, enabling up to 5 active accounts concurrently. Enjoy no minimum balance and a low total goal amount of at least ₱5,000 to start earning up to 6% p.a.

 

New Card Around The World

Open a Maya savings account, deposit, and spend ₱250 to claim your card for FREE! The global and personalized Maya Card empowers you to shop, dine, subscribe, and pay effortlessly in over 130 million local and global merchant partners. Effortlessly top up your card using Maya Credit for seamless transactions.

 

New Year, New Challenge

Utilize Maya for savings, spending, investing, and borrowing to earn raffle entries. So, while growing your savings, swiping your Maya Card, leveraging Maya Credit, paying your bills, buying load, or exploring investment opportunities through Maya Funds, Stocks, and Crypto, each transaction brings you one step closer to being one of the four lucky winners of UNLI flights and jetting off on countless adventures for the entire year. It's not just about financial empowerment; it's about elevating your experiences beyond boundaries!

 

In its continuous commitment to redefining banking experiences, Maya stands tall as the leading Digital Bank in the Philippines, offering a range of features designed to empower users on their journey toward prosperity.

 

Experience the limitless opportunities with Maya - where every step is a stride towards the ultimate reward of a year filled with travel and financial empowerment. Join Maya today and set sail into a year of excitement and adventure!

 

Stay in the loop with Maya's exciting offers by visiting maya.ph and mayabank.ph. For the latest updates and exclusive content, follow Maya on social media: @mayaiseverything on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.

 

Get ready to dive into the heart of foodpanda's top orders in 2023!

Whether it was a late-night snack, a morning boost, or urgent grocery run, foodpanda was the go-to online food and grocery delivery platform in 2023. With the start of another year, the platform shared the top food and grocery trends of the past year based on the collective orders of app users. 

 

“We offer a wide variety of cuisines on the app, but we've seen that our customers’ top food orders have remained consistent throughout the years.  In 2023, we saw many more customers try our services outside food delivery, through groceries, pickup and even parcel delivery,” shared foodpanda Philippines Growth and Marketing Director Patricia Jacinto. 

Get ready to dive into the heart of foodpanda's top orders in 2023!

 

The never-ending reign of burgers 

 

In a world that's constantly changing, there's one constant – the burger reigns supreme! It has held its ground as the undisputed champion of foodpanda’s deliveries for years. Fast food is a formidable force, both for delivery and pick-up. 

 

Burgers landing the top spot for both deliveries and pick-up orders also reflects the dominance of fast food as the most ordered cuisine on the app, followed by Filipino dishes and western cuisines like chicken and pizza.

 

“Burgers have always been among foodpanda’s top orders over the years. It seems that our app users love to order what they can eat on-the-go and the taste they are familiar with, whether it’s for delivery or pick-up,” Jacinto noted. 

 

The grocery stars

 

When it comes to the most ordered grocery essentials, leading the band are none other than bread and liquor! 

 

Our love for sandwiches and toast knows no bounds. Bread, the unsung hero of every kitchen, takes the top spot for pandamart, ensuring we never run out of carbs. 

 

In foodpanda Shops, liquor emerges as the undisputed sovereign! It appears that a lot of foodpanda users are well-versed in the art of raising a glass to joyous occasions. 

 

“The order basket of our app users are very diverse which is evident in the top grocery items. But it only goes to show that the foodpanda app has everything our customers want and need – from pantry essentials like bread to seasonal items like liquor,” Jacinto said.

 

Voucher-mania

 

As if the culinary delights weren't enough, foodpanda users are treated to a voucher extravaganza! The top three voucher rockstars – EATNA, FPASKO, and MERIENDA – have been the knights in shining armor, saving the day when cravings hit hard. 

 

The great foodpanda payment face-off

 

In a world where cash is often crowned king, foodpanda users are rewriting the rules! The battleground of payment preferences is a neck-and-neck race, with an increasing number of users embracing digital payments.

 

Jacinto added that they rolled out an e-wallet service for quick and easy app payments. “pandapay lets users top up funds to the foodpanda app, ensuring secure and convenient payment for food or grocery orders. Plus, we’re also throwing in some perks like cashback for discounts on future orders.”

 

Aside from the overall orders from app users, they also introduced at the end of the year the foodpanda Rewind 2023 – a special treat that gives users an exclusive look at their orders, top dishes, preferred cuisines, and more all available in the app. 

 

The cool feature lets you look back at all the tasty stuff and essential items you've ordered with foodpanda. Because just like your music taste and playlists, your food orders deserve a shoutout too! If you haven't checked out yet, take a peek at your foodpanda culinary journey with Rewind 2023!

 

HONOR X9b 5G Faces the Ultimate Test in 100FT Drop Challenge on January 12th

HONOR Philippines, a renowned player in the global technology arena, has commenced the new year with a resounding announcement of the HONOR X9b 5G, aptly touted as the toughest phone in their lineup. The revelation comes on the heels of an enticing teaser campaign, showcasing the phone's remarkable durability from every conceivable angle. 

 

In a statement, HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "It may come as a shock to our HONOR fans, but we really stayed true to our promise of giving the best to them. Don’t we all love surprises, especially when we least expect it? This upcoming grand launch will be very exciting not just for us but also for the whole Filipinos. We’re introducing what we’re confident to be a smashing hit!" 

The HONOR X9b 5G addresses a universal concern—durability—suitable for users of all ages. Meticulously designed to provide a luxurious experience with the advanced amenities of smartphones, the HONOR X9b 5G is poised to captivate tech enthusiasts and the general public alike. 

 

Moreover, HONOR X9b 5G is a marvel of modern design and technology. With the triple camera system crafted with the precision of light luxury watch craftsmanship, while the body encased in vegan leather, the HONOR X9b 5G provides a delicate and skin-friendly touch, perfect for people who want the luxury to feel and amenities of advanced smartphones without a hefty price tag.  

The hero color, Sunrise Orange, adds vibrancy to the HONOR X9b 5G's aesthetic, complementing the Ultra-Bounce Anti-Drop Display that boasts SGS Five-star Overall Drop Resistance Certification.  

 

With the triple camera system crafted with the precision of light luxury watch craftsmanship, while the body encased in vegan leather, the HONOR X9b 5G provides a delicate and skin-friendly touch, perfect for people who want the luxury feel and amenities of advanced smartphone.  

 

The device is fortified with a substantial 5800mAh Battery, supported by a 35W SuperCharge11 feature, ensuring a remarkable battery life of up to three days. Further enhancing its resilience, the HONOR X9b 5G is bestowed with IP53 Water and Dust Protection. 

An Open Letter from realme’s Founder and CEO, Sky Li

realme’s Founder and CEO, Sky Li, issued an open letter at the beginning of 2024, announcing that 2024 will be the year of rebranding for realme. The open letter has clarified realme’snew mission, brand positioning, and spirit. Sky Li says realmewill shift its brand outlook from being a brand that is “opportunity-oriented” to being a brand that is “brand-oriented,” and this will be the foundation of its strategic development moving forward. 

A tech brand that better understands young users. 

realme was founded in the fiercely competitive smartphone market and quickly established its position with a differentiation development strategy: bring better technologies and designs to young users around the world. In the past five years, realme gained deep insights into the young generations and continues to provide products with leap-forward performance and design to over 200 million users around the world. 

At the beginning of the next five years, based on its deep understanding of young users and guiding the company’s development, realme moved its brand position from a trendy-based strategy to a more open and wide-reaching one, to be A tech brand that better understands young users. Sky Li said, “The focus of our new positioning is not so much a redirection as it is an opening up. This will guide our long-term investment and development which will help us better connect with more young users, in more markets, and more regions of the world.” 

With its 5-year brand assets and young users’ recognition, realme aims higher in its standard. realme focuses more on the brand experience and product experience than before with the goal of exceeding young users’ expectations, beginning with starting from the impossible and raising the standard to make it possible. Therefore, realme revised its mission to more concisely capture its aspirations for future development: To let young users around the world enjoy tech experiences that exceed expectations. Staying true to its original intention, realme will be moving forward with greater focus and ambition, ready to explore new possibilities and make breakthroughs to reach its aspirations.

 

From “opportunity-oriented” to “brand-oriented”.

realme always puts young people at the core and adheres to the user-centric to drive its competitiveness in three areas: product strength, technological strength, and brand strength. This will guide realme to achieve long-term and high-quality growth. 

To bring breakthroughs in product strength, realme continues to adhere to its “Simply Better” and “No Leap, No Launch” strategies while clarifying the positioning of its three product lines: the GT Series positioned as Next-level Performance Flagship, Number Series positioned as Next-gen Imaging, and C Series positioned as Essential Plus.

Besides, realme will focus on improving the product experience in the three areas of performance, photography, and design, collaborating with more than 30 leading tech partners while investing more heavily in research and development. This will enable realme to bring the latest advances in technology directly to its young users.

On brand strength, realme remains focused on the young generation and will optimize the customer insight mechanism to be more adaptive and responsive in its approach. Sky Li said, realme will be able to directly implement new user insights into its brand and product development, even while in the middle of projects, making for a brand experience that feels more fluid, dynamic, and three-dimensional. 

While focusing on product strength, technological strength, and brand strength, as the core competitiveness, it enables realme to bring the latest advances in technology directly to young users, taking its positioning as a tech brand that better understands young users from an idea into reality.

Moreover, realme puts forward a new slogan: Make it real. The new slogan retains the spirit of realme’s Dare to Leap while focusing more on young users, and bringing real, clear, and tangible benefits to their lives. At the beginning of its next 5 years, realme will stay true to its original intention, growing up with young people to be a tech brand that better understands young users and satisfies their spiritual pursuits and emotional values to make it real. 

 

AQTIVATE: Angel Investing Short Course” kicked off with a dynamic summit in Makati City

The excitement was high as the “AQTIVATE: Angel Investing Short Course” kicked off with a dynamic summit in Makati City, Philippines, a collaborative initiative powered by QBO Innovation Hub, in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines and IdeaSpace Investments. The summit gathered the most influential players in the world of Angel Investing to emphasize the role of mobilizing funding for emerging startups.

Entrepreneurs, who embark on a journey of building new businesses, often encounter a similar problem — securing capital. QBO Innovation Hub underscores the critical role of Angel Investors to bridge the gap and enable these visionaries to bring their ideas to life. In this process, not only do Angel Investors seize the opportunity to yield profit, but also significantly influence the trajectory of promising startups.

Discussions at “AQTIVATE: Angel Investing Summit” were led by the country’s most prominent startup investors. Among the list are Ray Alimurung, former CEO and Chairman of Lazada, Quenby Go, Executive Director of MAIN.PH, Martin Cu, Partner at 500 Global. Speakers also included Paul Taylor, Senior Commercial Officer at the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, as well as leaders of successful Filipino startups, like Kim Yao, CEO of Cloudeats, Jess de Mesa, CEO of Kindred, and Saul Molla, CEO of Flowerstore that all got their first investments from Angel Investors. 

In conjunction with the AQTIVATE: Angel Investing Summit and serving as a pivotal element of the comprehensive 3-part AQTIVATE program—QBO also spearheaded an engaging range of sessions on Day 2 led by seasoned investors, focusing on building a successful startup investment portfolio. Participants gained invaluable insights to boost their angel investment journeys, gaining expertise in optimal capital deployment and high-potential investment opportunities. Day 3 shifted focus to "Closing Angel Investing Deals," providing participants with exceptional insights to enhance their angel investment strategies. 

QBO Innovation Hub is known to be the chief organization for startups in the Philippines. Through its AQTIVATE program, the company is geared towards building the angel investing community in the country — ultimately developing the next 1,000 angel investors in the Philippines.

"We believe unlocking private capital plays a key role in fueling growth within the startup landscape in the Philippines. Aligned with QBO's vision of 'Filipino startups changing the world,' we're committed to cultivating the next generation of local angel investors, and in doing so, significantly increasing the volume of investments and opportunities for early-stage ventures in the years ahead," said Katrina Rausa Chan, Executive Director, QBO Innovation Hub.

“Last year, we completed another program with QBO called Sustainable Development Goals or SDG challenge bootcamp.  The goal was to find new solutions that address the SDGs and help aspiring entrepreneurs to develop their ideas to become successful Filipino tech startups.  These programs exemplify how we support the Philippine government’s policies to promote inclusive economic growth and to establish a globally competitive and innovative industry and services sector,” U.S. Embassy’s Deputy Director for Public Engagement Pauline Anderson said in her opening remarks at the Angel Investing Summit. 

As the year concludes, QBO Innovation Hub wraps up 2023 on a resounding high with the success of AQTIVATE: Angel Investing, capping off a stellar run alongside the Philippine Startup Week and the ongoing IdeaSpace Accelerator Program. Looking ahead to the next year, QBO remains committed to advancing the startup ecosystem, particularly in nurturing the angel investment ecosystem. Grateful for the support from partners and the vibrant community, QBO is poised for a future filled with innovation and collaboration. Ready for the next step in the world of startups and angel investing? Get in touch with QBO Innovation Hub and join the journey towards entrepreneurial success. Check out its official website here: www.qbo.com.ph

TCL unveils Technology Portfolio and Innovative Solutions at CES 2024

 

TCL Electronics, a leading consumer electronics brand and the world's top two TV brand, today announced its presence at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES), taking place in Las Vegas in January 2024. The company will showcase over a hundred cutting-edge products, demonstrating its leading technology portfolio spanning 15 product categories, including QD-Mini LED TVs, TCL FreshIN air conditioners, TCL Free Built-in Series refrigerators, washing machines, feature-rich mobile devices, AR glasses, commercial displays, one-stop smart energy solutions and more. 

     

As a leading company in premium large-screen TVs and Mini LED technology, TCL is set to present its latest breakthroughs in display technology at CES 2024 and unveil one of the world’s largest QD-Mini LED TVs to audience in the North American region for the first time. 

 

In addition to the award-winning home theater systems, the company will introduce one of the industry’s first smart connected mobile device entertainment solutions which combine smartphones, tablets, smart glasses, and other devices. Among these, the latest NXTPAPER display technology optimized for the human eyes and the RayNeo AR glasses with revolutionary full-color 3D head-up display and powerful AI capabilities will be revealed.

 

Together with its renowned partners worldwide, TCL continues to inspire greatness for global users through a variety of groundbreaking collaborations, including its role as the Official TV Partner of the National Football League (NFL) in the United States. In addition, TCL will demonstrate its commitment to a greater and more sustainable future through its latest environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives.

 

TCL has witnessed consistent growth throughout the first three quarters of 2023. Notably, TCL TVs ranked first in overall shipment in the Philippines, Australia, Myanmar, and Pakistan. Shipment of TCL TVs in the North American region increased 11.4% YoY, placing the company third in terms of shipment in the United States. Elsewhere, TCL TVs were second in France and third in the Czech Republic and Sweden in terms of shipment. For mobile devices, TCL smartphones ranked top three in Android phone shipment in North America. Other TCL products including air conditioners and RayNeo’s AR and XR glasses are also leading global markets with their latest, innovative features.

 

For more details, please refer to the below:

 

TCL CES 2024 Press Conference

Date & Time: 11 AM (PST), January 8, 2024
Location: Mandalay Bay, Islander Ballroom in the North Convention Center

 

TCL CES Booth
Date: January 9-12, 2024
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall #18708