Get to know why Yume is Tagaytay Highlands’ best-kept secret

Zen living as a distinctive Japanese way of life is an ideal that more and more people are embracing in their search for a life tucked in simplicity and with a deep sense of closeness to nature. Japanese-inspired architecture and lifestyle has thus been adapted all over the world with individuals and families who desire genuine peace of mind in their own homes.

One perfect example is Yume at Tagaytay Highlands, the premier mountain resort destination in the country just a 90-minute drive from the metro.

Found within the sought-after region of the Midlands is a Japanese-themed master-planned community, Katsura. On its highest point lies Yume, a residential development which sprawls on more than three hectares of gently rolling terrain. Taking its name from the Japanese word “dream”, Yume is a fulfillment of every residents’ dreams of their own sanctuary – an unmatched serene escape tucked in nature.

Yume is Katsura’s best-kept secret. Choose from expansive lot cuts of 500 to 751 square meters, with premium fairway lots looking out over the fine fairways of the Midlands Golf Course. Future residents can envision their Japanese minimalist-inspired homes that open up to picture-perfect vistas of the Midlands Golf Course, Taal Lake, and Volcano.

Yume residents will savor clean, crisp air and year-round cool breeze while laidback family members may spend quiet moments at KOENs or Japanese pocket gardens that inspire quiet conversations, reading, and meditating.

An active lifestyle is also in store for Yume’s homeowners, with each property purchase bundled with membership rights at The Country Club, and access to facilities for swimming, tennis, bowling, and badminton, and outdoor activities like the Aerial Walk, Trail Buggy, and Sporting Arrow.

Lastly, take delight in Tagaytay Highlands’ specialty outlets and restaurants like the Highlander Steakhouse, Highlands China Place, and Gourmet Avenue for those who want to dine out in style.

Get to know why Yume is Tagaytay Highlands’ best-kept secret and experience the Japanese way of life exquisitely wrapped in the quiet comforts of nature.

Tagaytay Highlands is the premier mountain resort development of the SM Group in Tagaytay. Nestled in the highest elevations of the city, it is a leisure destination that speaks of exclusivity and luxury, where stunning nature views and a breezy, cool climate come together to redefine relaxation. For inquiries about owning a Highlands home, call +632 5052422 and +63917 5150158 or visit www.tagaytayhighlands.com.

Jose Cuervo celebrates the spark of independence with street parties all throughout Metro Manila on Saturday, May 4th, 2019

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Jose Cuervo and three exciting parties in Metro Manila on Saturday, May 4th, 2019!

Often mistaken as Mexico’s Independence Day, Cinco de Mayo represents a pivotal moment in the country’s fight for independence. On May 5th, 1862, Ignacio Zaragoza led the Mexican army to a successful defense against the French Empire. Today, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in virtually every corner of the world. Revellers mark the occasion with parades, parties, music, folk dancing, traditional food, and of course, tequila!

This year, Jose Cuervo celebrates the spark of independence with street parties all throughout Metro Manila on Saturday, May 4th, 2019. Lets party at this places;

Poblacion, Makati City (Select partner bars in Don Pedro & Alfonso St.)
Katipunan, Quezon City (Pop-Up)
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig (The Island).

Partygoers can enjoy 5 shots of Jose Cuervo tequila at partner bars for just PHP300.00!

Experience Cinco de Mayo with The Cuervo Squeeze
Get into the spirit of Cinco de Mayo with The Cuervo Squeeze savoring the drink with the sound of Mexico. Hop on YouTube or Spotify and enjoy traditional and modern Latin music!

Ingredients 
40ml Jose Cuervo Especial® Silver
Sparkling Lemonade
Lime


Method
Add ice in the glass
Add 40ml Jose Cuervo Especial® Silver
Top with sparkling lemonade
Squeeze and drop a lime wedge in the glass

Garnish 
Lime wedge

Make sure to check out their social media accounts on Facebook (/cuervopilipinas), Instagram (@cuervopilipinas), and Twitter (@cuervopilipinas) for more updates on anything and everything Jose Cuervo®!

Summer Selfie Hacks: Be flawlessly beautiful even without the filters

Summer is the best time to reward yourself with a well-deserved time-out. You’ve got the hotel and transpo booked and you’re excited for all the activities. Capture all the fun and memorable moments of your vacation (and those awesome OOTDs) with gorgeous selfies! Here are ways to up your selfie-taking game this season:



Natural lighting is best. Using natural light doesn’t mean exposing yourself to harsh sunlight. Position yourself near an open window or door with nice, soft natural light streaming in and avoid overly bright fluorescents. When outdoors, don’t face directly into the sun, as it will cause you to squint your eyes and create shadows that enhance undereye circles and blemishes. Also, don’t position yourself turning away from the sun. With the sun at your back, the photo will be backlit and result in an unflattering silhouette. Instead, keep your camera or phone between you and the source of light. It is best to shoot during the golden hours: during sunrise and sunset, when the lighting is at its most flattering.

Take the photo from an upward angle. The basic rule is to keep your chin down (but avoid the double chin!) and the camera up. Try raising your phone until the bottom is at level with your eyes. Or, use a selfie stick which holds your phone higher and farther away from you so you naturally extend your head away from your neck, giving you a longer neck and sharper jawline. Plus, you can fit more of the background inside the frame.

Smile. A genuine smile always makes for a striking photo. To avoid looking like your smile is forced, try closing your eyes then opening them and smiling the moment you click on the camera. Your smile will look fresh and more relaxed. If you choose not to show teeth, smile with your eyes or “smize” by thinking happy thoughts while you take your selfie.

Practice makes perfect. The advice of celebrities and models? Take lots and lots of selfies. There’s bound to be at least one or two that you like. As you click away, try tilting your head in different directions and changing the angles slightly so your selfies don’t look exactly the same. Find out which angle or side of your face looks best when photographed.

Style it right. Make sure your photo stands out on social media by styling yourself correctly. Wear a stunning outfit and use accessories strategically so that they will add more depth to your look. If you’re taking a selfie on the beach, add a stylish cover-up or beach hat to up your look. If you’re heading somewhere cold, a stylish jacket or boots will make you look chic.

Edit, but don’t overdo it. Once you’ve taken the perfect shot, take advantage of the many filters and photo editing options available on apps and camera phone settings nowadays. However, take care not to over-edit to the point that it doesn’t look like you anymore. Go for minor touch-ups such as adjusting the contrast, brightness, and saturation to improve the image, while keeping it looking natural.

Start with selfie-ready skin. You can have #nofilter shots with beautifully glowing skin before, during, and after your vacation. Keep your skin feeling fresh after spending time under the hot summer sun with the cooling effect of Jergens Soothing Aloe Lotion, a brand that’s been caring for Filipino women’s skin for over 50 years. It comes in a travel-friendly size so you can unlock your skin’s optimal combination of tone, texture, and luminosity for visibly more refreshed skin wherever you go.

Its unique, fast-absorbing formula contains an illuminating Hydralucence blend as well as eucalyptus, cucumber extract, and aloe vera ingredients to help soothe, heal, relieve, and revive the skin’s natural moisture factor. Having been around for over a 100 years, all Jergens products are trusted by skin experts, dermatologically tested, and FDA-approved.

Get the chance to try out and purchase Jergens Soothing Aloe Lotion, plus other variants such as the Hydrating Coconut Lotion, at the Summer Glow Year 3 event at La Union on April 26-28, 2019. Visit www.jergens.com.ph, like JERGENSph.Vibelle on Facebook, or follow @jergensph_vibelle on Instagram for more details.

Immerse in Comfort and Luxury at the New Director’s Club Cinema in SM Southmall

Get ready to experience movies like no other as SM Cinema’s premier movie theatre opens in Las Piñas. Each Director’s Club Cinema has 48 Ferco leather recliners, strategically-situated pods for improved privacy, an in-house butler service, and an exclusive food menu for the utmost comfort, luxury, and convenience to keep you glued to your seat.

Utilizing the latest technology in digital surround sound and quality projection, the theatres are equipped with the full audio atmosphere of Dolby Atmos, featuring moving audio that flows in breathtaking realism, and the latest CP2320-RGB pure laser projectors from Christie - both bring extraordinary clear-cut audiovisuals to hype up the senses with every blockbuster title.

The new Director’s Club Cinema at SM Southmall opens just in time for the release of the most anticipated movie of the year, Avengers: Endgame. Catch your favorite Super Heroes as they work to restore order back to the universe.

To further celebrate the opening of the newest luxury cinema in the south, SM Cinema will be giving free popcorn and drinks for every Director’s Club Cinema ticket purchased from April 24 to 28.

For more exciting offers and bookings, visit the SM Cinema website, www.smcinema.com or download the SM Cinema app through the App Store and Google Play.  You may also follow /SMCinema on Facebook and @SM_Cinema on Instagram for more information and updates! 

Rejuvenate your skin with Kiehl's Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream and other selections from the Calendula Collection

Ive been using Kiehls products for about a decade now. I have tried everything from their top selling Clearly Corrective Line, Dermatologist Solutions and Ultra Facial Cream. With continuous use, it did wonders to my skin. It erases a little of my fine lines, redness and my skin look well- rested. I am also a fan of their Kiehls Midnight Recovery Concentrate for its anti-aging properties. 

I love constantly trying out new stuff from Kiehl's. That's why when Kiehl's introduces their newest product from their Calendula line--the new Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream. I know this would be a good try, knowing that I have been using their toner and its good for my oily to combination skin.

I have bought  Calendula Herbal Extract Toner, currently Kiehl’s #1 best-selling toner globally , 2 years ago from Hongkong.  It's soothing, prevents breakouts and diminishes the size of my pores and it does not contain any alcohol. I have been using this toner for 2 years now. Its a keeper!

Kiehl’s Philippines recently unveiled the new Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream, the newest addition to their popular Calendula Collection, at the Gallery by Chele, Taguig City last April 24. I love the summer-y set up and flat lays. I enjoyed sampling the calendula line. I love that it smells relaxing.  I guess I have to try the whole line in order to keep my skin healthy and poreless.

Kiehl’s introduced its customers to the Calendula Petal in the 1960’s with the launch of Calendula Herbal Extract Toner, currently Kiehl’s #1 best-selling toner globally. Ever since, Kiehl’s chemists have continued to harness the time-tested, efficacious benefits of Calendula through the 2014 launch of the Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash and in 2017, the addition of the Calendula & Aloe Soothing Hydrating Mask. Now, Kiehl’s welcomes a unique addition to the Calendula family, the NEW Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream.

Upon application, the water cream’s weightless formula releases a burst of soothing, long-lasting hydration, leaving skin feeling soft with a dewy-fresh finish. The formula gives instant relief from the feeling of skin discomfort. It also aids in strengthening the skin barrier, by helping to diminish the early signs of aging that occur when the skin barrier is compromised by environmental irritants. With continued use, the formula also visibly reduces redness.

“We know our customers love Calendula, so Kiehl’s chemists formulated a water cream featuring that iconic Kiehl’s ingredient and took it to the next level by infusing it with a Calendula serum, providing the efficacy of the Calendula petals in a new texture” shares Roberta Weiss, Head of Product Innovation for Kiehl’s. “Through a unique formulation technique, the water cream utilizes our highest concentration of Calendula Flower Extract in a formula that helps to soothe and refresh skin while also providing a visible glow.”   

Ms. Katarina Rodriguez

The Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream has multiple benefits. It  improves the look of fine dry lines. It makes skin texture look and feel smoother. It boosts skin’s radiance & suppleness.

UNIQUE SERUM-INFUSED FORMULA ARCHITECTURE

Native to the Mediterranean, Calendula is known for its skin-soothing properties and has been a highly regarded herb in both Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine for many centuries. The unique architecture of Kiehl’s formula is constructed to “house” the concentrated Calendula Serum ingredients within the water phase. On application, the serum infusion transforms and delivers hundreds of micronized Calendula Petals and Calendula Extract directly to the skin.

THE CALENDULA COLLECTION

The Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream will be available for P2,650 for 50mL and P1750.00 for 28mL. The Calendula Foaming Wash is P1,825 for 23mL and P650 for 75mL. The Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol-Free Toner is P2,425 for 250mL and P1,450 for 125mL. The Calendula Soothing Masque is P3,050 for 100mL and P1,225 for 28mL.

Hard Rock celebrates the grand opening with Journey's Lead Vocalist Arnel Pineda

Hard Rock is celebrating the grand opening of its Cafe in Manila by bringing the brand’s one-of-kind blend of music, entertainment, iconic merchandise and authentic, American fare to the region! The 223-square-foot, state-of-the-art cafe is hosting its grand opening party on Tuesday, April 30, at 7 p.m. with a smash – a guitar smash.

The event will be a rock star affair with Arnel Pineda, Journey’s lead vocalist, joining Anibal Fernandez, vice president of franchise operations and development for Hard Rock International, Steve Yang, area vice president of development and operations for Asia Pacific at Hard Rock International and John Paul Manuud, The Bistro Group’s chief operating officer to set the stage for this epic celebration.

“We are excited to reopen our doors in Manila with a bang by hosting a guitar smashing event,” said Anibal Fernandez, vice president of franchise operations & development for Hard Rock International. “Hard Rock Cafe Manila will provide a best-in-class entertainment and dining experience for guests, which fans will be able to experience firsthand at our grand opening event.” 

The party will be kicked off by a motorcade steered by the Harley Davidson Group Manila. After Pineda’s performance, The Ice Bucket Band, a weekly mainstay at Hard Rock Cafe Manila, will take center stage with their outstanding renditions of songs by Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, Styx and many more of the greatest rock idols of all time.

Guests of Hard Rock Cafe Manila can enjoy fresh, high-quality items from Hard Rock’s menu, including a selection of fan-favorite Legendary Burgers™, each featuring unique toppings, savory sauces and rich, melted cheeses. Hard Rock’s Smokehouse offerings utilize the very best Hickory wood chips to slowly cook its ribs, chicken and pork to juicy, tender perfection. In addition to its food, Hard Rock Cafe’s extensive, award-winning drinks menu includes Hurricanes, Margaritas, signature favorites and Alternative Rock (alcohol-free) beverages, all available in Hard Rock’s souvenir, collectible glassware.

The Manila Cafe’s Rock Shop® offers music-inspired items, as well as collectible Hard Rock Cafe merchandise. Fans can acquire exclusive Manila-specific merchandise and much-coveted signature pins at this retail location.

Since it was established in 1971, Hard Rock has been committed to a wide variety of philanthropic causes and activities around the world. In every Hard Rock city, the staff makes it a priority to become a valuable community partner and Hard Rock Cafe Manila looks forward to continuing this tradition.

For those looking to join the party, limited seats for the public will be available on a first-come first-serve basis at Hard Rock Cafe Manila. To purchase Hard Rock Cafe merchandise, visit the online Rock Shop at www.shop.hardrock.com. For additional information on the Hard Rock Cafe brand, please visit www.hardrockcafe.com.

Cordlife celebrates 10TH anniversary of giving chances and choices to help save lives

I have been attending Cordlife events for 3 consecutive years now. Though I have been blessed to have 3 healthy kids from a previous marriage. Still, I missed the chance of having my cord blood banked. As there were no available cordblood banks except from abroad during the 90s when my kids were born. The generation today are blessed to have a choice for cord blood banking. Imagine, the diseases that it would be treated in the future for your kids and family. It really is a gift of a lifetime to those you love.

To those who do not know. Cord blood is a rich source of blood stem cells. Stem cells are the building blocks of the blood and immune system. They have the ability to develop into other types of cells, so they can help repair tissues, organs, and blood vessels and can be used to treat a host of diseases.

The cord blood stem cell discoveries are nothing short of miraculous, especially with the list of stem cell treatable diseases that continuously grows at a rapid pace. Through this development, many illnesses that were deemed incurable now have cures, and cord blood banks have started to be set up all over the world.

Cordlife recently celebrates its 10th year anniversary last April 23 at Crowne Plaza. The event was attended by Cordlife management, Cordlife ambassadors and families who availed of Cordblood banking.

Cordlife is amongst the leading players for private cord blood banking services in  most of the markets it operates in, namely Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, China, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam and the Philippines.

It All Began with a Chance and a Choice

This year, Cordlife Philippines has reached a significant milestone of 10 years in the consumer healthcare industry. But the greatest breakthrough in their journey began with a decision they made a decade ago. A chance they took and a choice they made back then that proved to be right.

Their cord blood banking service was first introduced to the Philippine market in April 2009, and was headquartered in Antel Corporate Centre in Ortigas.

Their cord blood processing and storage facility in UP AyalaLand Technohub in Quezon City was established in 2010. It has a storage capacity for 30,000 cord blood and cord lining units and is built in accordance to global gold standards to give local families peace of mind.

It is the first and only stem cell bank to be registered with DOH and to be certified by ISO in the country since 2012. Cordlife is also the first in the Philippines to earn the prestigious AABB Accreditation in 2017.

A Decade of Quality Cord Blood Banking and Beyond

During the past 10 years, Cordlife Philippines has built a tradition of delivering the highest of quality standards in service and product offerings to every Filipino family. From less than ten, their team of highly talented and dedicated workforce grew to almost a hundred nationwide.

To provide families with more treatment options in the future, they launched their cord lining banking service in 2013. And to ensure that their clients’ health is well taken care of in the most holistic way possible, they introduced Cordlife Care360° Safeguard Program, Cordlife Shield, Cordblood Network, and Cordlife Transplant Care.

Now, more and more families are gaining access to cord blood and cord lining banking as the company extends their services in Visayas and Mindanao with the opening of their Cebu and Davao satellite offices.

Their prolific years of experience in umbilical cord blood banking pushed them further to offer more quality services. Hence, the introduction of their umbrella brand, Genscreen®. With Genscreen®, they launched genetic screening services such as: NICE and Prevue Non-Invasive Prenatal Tests and PlumCare DNA Advisor, the first and only family genetic testing in the Philippines.

More than just a Cord Blood Bank

With the power of cord blood stem cells in their care, Cordlife Philippines values great responsibility to their community as well. That is why in 2017, they pioneered a national advocacy called One Blood. The CSR program grants free cord blood banking to qualified pregnant moms with family history of diseases that can be treated by cord blood stem cells.

In celebrating the first ever World Cord Blood Day in the country, Cordlife Philippines joined hand-in-hand with healthcare professionals, celebrity brand ambassadors, and Cordlife moms to spread awareness about cord blood and cord blood banking through informative talks and lectures.

And as a gesture of gratitude to their clients, Cordlife introduced their Privilege Card that offers discounts and promos from their trusted partner brands.

Their journey in saving lives does not end here. The gift of giving chances and choices in securing precious stem cells will continue as they remain steadfast in providing reliable healthcare solutions and delivering excellence in cord blood banking and more.

With a firm belief that their services may offer life-changing and life-saving therapeutic options for families in the future, their commitment to continuously offer quality services will never be compromised. Because after all, Cordlife is really all about celebrating the gift of life!

Metrobank signs US$ 300 Million Bilateral Deal with ICTSI Global Finance B.V.

Closing the deal are Metrobank Executive Vice President and Institutional Banking Sector Head Mary Mylene A. Caparas (2nd from left) and Senior Vice President and Corporate Banking Group Head Antonio R. Ocampo, Jr. (extreme left), along with ICTSI Senior Vice President and Global Corporate Head Christian R. Gonzalez (center), Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Rafael D. Consing, Jr. (2nd from right) and Vice President and Treasurer, Gigi T. Miguel (extreme right).




Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) signed a US$ 300 Million 7-year Bilateral Term Loan Facility with ICTSI Global Finance B.V., guaranteed by International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI).

The proceeds of the Loan shall be used to fund capital expenditures and to refinance existing obligations.

Metrobank sees the partnership as its way of supporting ICTSI’s domestic nation-building and global expansion strategies.

“Not only does the ICTSI Group contribute to the national progress of developing economies, it also continues to enhance the image of Filipino companies as global contributors with world-class standards and a passion for environmental sustainability.” said Caparas.

Starbucks helps make the Earth a little greener

I started living sustainably around the house 2 years ago. I turn off the lights when I go out. I chose to handwash my clothes if I have a few to clean. I always bring an eco bag wherever I go and a spare tumbler if I have to order a drink from my favorite coffee shop- Starbucks. I also bring my personal straw with me. Single-use items such as straws,  plastic grocery bags, paper towels, and even toilet paper are all called single-use items. They are costly to the environment. if you have to cut down on them, you should start today.

To encourage reusability on Earth Day and to inspire its customers to make more sustainable choices all year long, Starbucks will launch reusable hot and cold cups in the Philippines. Reducing its environmental footprint and positively impacting the communities it serves has always been important to Starbucks. Starting April 22, the reusable cups and straws will be available at all Starbucks® stores in the Philippines.



Interestingly, the reusable cup is nearly identical to Starbucks iconic white cup and is made from polypropylene, a plastic which is widely accepted into global recycling infrastructure. The new reusable cups are designed to make the cup sturdier than paper and is a more sustainable approach to single-use packaging.

                      Pro-environmental choices celebrated through new reusable cups and straws

As Starbucks continues to works towards creating a more sustainable planet, it also empowers others to join the cause and help organizations with the same vision. From April 22 to 26, customers who will bring in their reusable cups, personal tumblers or mugs of at least 16oz. in size or higher will be given the option to donate their Php5 cup discount to their choice of environmental organization from the given NGO partners. Upon choosing an organization to donate to, customers will receive a complimentary upsize.

Customers may choose between the World Wildlife Fund for Nature Philippines or the Haribon Foundation, two organizations dedicated to preserving life and nature. By the end of the promo, Starbucks commits to shoulder the amount needed to match the donations between the two organizations.



Globally, an estimated 600 billion paper and plastic cups are distributed annually. Although Starbucks cups only account for around 1% of that total, it is committed to bring more sustainable solutions to
reduce waste. Since 2014, Starbucks has offered the reusable cup in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. and so far the company has sold more than 25 million globally.

Last year, Starbucks also announced its goal of removing all plastic straws in its store globally by 2020. In the Philippines, the coffee brand has also begun taking steps towards this goal with the Skip the Straw initiative. At local stores, customers are offered to skip the straws, disposable utensils and napkins for their orders and are provided more sustainable options including specially-designed sipping lids and compostable straws.

“We’ve seen an increase in public awareness and concern for the plastic waste issue in recent years. We’re proud to provide a reusable option in all Starbucks stores in the Philippines without making sacrifices to our customers’ daily coffee needs,” said Keith Cole, head of marketing, category and QA, Starbucks Philippines. “While there is still a long way to go, we’re excited to work with others to find global solutions and encourage our customers to choose reusability whenever possible.” 

Vivo V15 Pro helps you shoot professional-grade looking images

Mobile photography is no longer limited to food shots and selfies. These days, even professional photographers rely heavily on their smartphones when capturing images that evoke a lot of emotions. A photo is a great way to communicate a message or even just to update loved ones of a recent trip.

It may seem such a waste when an extraordinary location is not properly photographed. It's almost an injustice if the colors of a beautiful garden are either too bright or overexposed.

One doesn't have to break the bank to get professional-grade images.

The Vivo V15 Pro's 48MP Triple Rear Camera addresses photography issues such as exposure, lowlight conditions, and sharpness, among others. The camera’s AI (artificial intelligence) component elevates mobile photography experience to the next level with its 12MP standard + 8MP super wide-angle + 5MP depth-sensing camera setup.

With its 48 Million Quad Pixel Sensor, the Vivo V15 Pro offers photography enthusiasts more than just stunning photos. It is almost certain that the photograph will have a crispier and more natural-looking image compared to those taken with lower megapixels.

In travel photography, landscape photos are a must. No portfolio is complete without a shot of the horizon or breathtaking flower fields. Mobile photographers can rely on Vivo V15 Pro's 8MP AI Super Wide-Angle Camera to do the job. Users don't have to change lenses depending on the need of the shot. Just press on the feature and it's ready to immortalize an image. The AI Super Wide-Angle Camera can expand up to 120 degrees, capturing more people and fuller landscape shots.

The 5MP Depth Depth-Sensing Camera will add more drama and effects on the captured image.

To deliver high-quality 12MP images, the Vivo V15 Pro's main rear camera has a 4-in-1 pixel technology. It means that one large pixel is combined with four pixels so that even in low light or even dark conditions, the images will still come out better.

With its Professional Mode feature, the Vivo V15 Pro can pretty much do the work of DSLR cameras.

Users who want to learn photography can practice by enabling the smartphone's Pro Mode capabilities. Adjust the aperture when taking a photo in dark or confined spaces such as hotels or function rooms. Test how the shutter speed works by adjusting it when taking a photograph of a race or moving vehicles. One can also play with the Manual Feature when taking photos of a city skyline — at night.

However, there is Vivo V15 Pro's AI Super Night Mode that can take multiple photos at different exposures. The finished product is a stunning combination of these shots. Night scenes are difficult to shoot, but through this feature, anyone can achieve a clear and beautiful night scene.

This enables images taken with the Vivo V15 Pro to be used in other platforms and not only for social media posts.

Still, for Instagrammers who like sharing their photographs to family and friends and feel limited by the available editing features, the Vivo V15 Pro's Editing Features can help them achieve just the right amount of brightness, contrast, or even saturation in their images.

Limited time offer
Those who want to get the Vivo V15 Pro for its AI camera technology are in for a treat as Vivo is also giving away a set of exclusive perks for those who make advance orders of its latest flagship smartphone.

Customers who pre-order the V15 Pro online until April 11 can score a JBL Clip 3 portable Bluetooth speaker, an extended 6 months phone warranty and can also avail of a screen protection warranty, wherein they will only need to pay P500 to have their damaged or broken screens replaced within 6 months from receiving their pre-ordered units. To pre-order the Vivo V15 Pro today, visit https://vivoglobal.ph/v15preorder/.

The V15 Pro will be available in the local market starting April 12. Vivo will offer the smartphone at 0% interest, thru 6-9 months installment payments using major credit cards and Home Credit, at all participating stores nationwide.

Cholo Camp: Learn how to master offense, defense, shooting and game fundamentals this summer

Summer is always a great time to bond with your kids.



Unless you have three kids, a household to manage and a job that requires you to work shifting hours, as much as you like being with them, sometimes the temperature just matches your temper.

I remember when my kids were still young, now don’t get me wrong, I love my kids, but having all three of them in the house, at the same time, let’s just say those weren’t the good old days. Everytime school is out, the biggest challenge for me is how to keep them occupied. Because only when they are busy can I take those quick breaks in between cooking, doing the laundry and cleaning the house.

My daughter now has two kids of her own, Finn who is 8, and French who is turning 3, and she’s facing the same problem with Finn on vacation. It’s a good thing that Finn is quite behaved and could keep himself entertained just by watching Youtube or Netflix all day. Still, leaving them to their gadgets isn’t the right way to raise a child. Especially at Finn’s age when he needs to learn new things and develop his interests


That is why I told my daughter about Cholo Camp basketball training camp. If you have a kid aged 3 up to 18 and would like to get them into sports, there’s no better way to do it than to enroll them in a sports clinic.



Not only do they discover or develop their basketball moves on the court they can also make a lot of friends as well. Developed by former PBA player Cholo Villanueva, the basketball training program teaches kids how to master offense, defense, shooting and game fundamentals with the help of Coach Cholo and his staff.

Coach Cholo himself has played and coached in all levels of basketball in the country. He suited up as a Green Archer in the UAAP and won Finals MVP in 2007. He was drafted in the PBA and played for then Air21 and Global Port.

To hone his coaching skill, he was initially a member of the coaching staff of both DLSU under Franz Pumaren and three PBA teams. And then he coached the DLSU Graduate School, Jose Rizal University, and other commercial teams.

Equipped with a degree in educational psychology, he became a guidance counselor and special education coordinator of Reach International. He has always wanted to teach kids more than just the rules of basketball. He wants them to be good leaders and followers, and be able to control emotions in winning and losing games.

One of the kids I met during our interview with Coach was Ryde Losorata. This kid has a lot of potential and discipline for the sport. He told that he wanted to win each game he played.
Ryde keeps on practicing and hone his basketball skills through Cholo Camp.

Cholo Camp accepts enrollees ages  3-18 at Cholo Camp, CSA Makati or Laguna.