Who doesn’t use online shopping? Majority of Filipinos go for online shopping because of many reasons like time saver for the people who are very busy working, no time for shopping personally and a lot more. Since there’s a lot of online shopping and I choose the effortlessly shop from a selection of indie labels, local designers, international and celebrity brands – all in one place, this is Zilingo.com with over four million product listings.
Leading online fashion platform Zilingo, jazzes up their wardrobe staple with a cool new vibe, this month. Where Zilingo collection played with fabrics using bold and fresh color ways, and infused touches of mustard, lime and blush to match their primary palette of blues, reds, and whites. The brand answers the call of the rainy season with pullovers, bomber jackets, windbreakers and hoodies paired with relaxed trousers and denim, offering the perfect ensemble for any time of the day.
According to Edryan Lorenzo, PR and Influencer Marketing Manager of Zilingo Philippines:
“These pieces are perfect for the erratic weather of the Philippines, and we hope to provide our customers with fashion essentials that marry style and comfort,”.
Recognizing the continuous growth and potential of the online retail market, and the need to constantly provide its customers with new and exciting options, Zilingo aims to showcase a unique shopping experience to its customers and enable brands to expand their reach to fashion enthusiasts across the region.
“Aside from trendy pieces to match the season, customers can look forward to great discounts of up to 80% off on selected items. They can also get their hands on this season’s hot picks anytime and anywhere via Zilingo’s website and app, and have them delivered to their doorstep at no extra charge, with multiple payment methods including cash-on-delivery. Access to fashion has never been easier,”.
You can download Zilingo for free on the App Store and Google Play across Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand.
Philippine is a tropical country where all sorts of astounding. If it’s sunny days, you can be by the seashore, playing your heart out with the sand and the waves on your hottest beach outfits. On the other hand, if it’s rainy days most of us would rather stay home than expose our outfits (especially the shoes!) to the rain or mud. Fortunately, American shoe brand Sperry recently released shoes that look good and cleans well no matter the weather! With Sperry’s Washable Collection, you can be as stylish as you want to be without worrying about your dirty shoes every minute. These are extremely easy to clean, so you can go about your day, rain or shine.
Sperry, which was born of the sea and known for its boat shoes, has mastered the art of creating fashionable and functional shoes that can literally get one through wet wearing occasions. After all, being able to weather any storm is exactly what we can all expect from the creators of the original boat shoes made for sailors on deck! Its latest collection of Washable Sneakers is another cutting-edge innovation from the global shoe brand, meant to kiss your worries away about how your shoes can be easily wiped clean after being dirtied from rains or the elements.
No more worries about shoe stains from rain puddles or mud. Wash it with water and the pair’s looking good as new. The Washable sneakers are designed with the all the features we love about the original Sperry Sneaker: removable contoured foot bed for comfort, the brand’s signature Wave-Siping outsole for grip, and the iconic sneaker silhouette that we love to wear everywhere. This time, its premium uppers are designed to be washable so you can easily clean it up when debris or stains happen!
Shot on Location at Acuaverde Beach Resort, San Juan, Batangas
Sperry recently did a Sperry Washable test to these new kicks, and you’ll be surprised with how easy it is to clean these shoes even after dropping mustard and ketchup on the shoes. One splash of water and a little wiping and the Sperry Washable Sneakers look clean and sleek again. Isn’t that cool?
Guys who love all sorts of travel and adventures will surely love the Captain’s CVO Washable. It comes with breathable premium nubuck leather, durable polyester laces and rust-proof eyelets. The pair also boasts of its ultra-lightweight, flexible rubber outsole to keep feet comfy all throughout the day. Whether you’re walking on dirty grounds caused by the rain, worry not about ruining your shoes as this pair is made to be wiped clean from soil dirt or water.
Captain’s CVO Washable Sneaker in Rose for women P4295
Dropped your ice cream on your cute sneakers? No problem. Sperry’s CVO Washable Sneakers will still look lovely and clean with minimal cleaning and wiping. Be it makeup stains, food mishaps or street dusts, Sperry’s CVO Washable Sneakers can keep up with any gal’s style needs in all seasons. Its pastel color looks good on almost any outfits for all sorts of style adventures, while its practical features can surpass the test of time.
Want to try these amazing features for yourself? Visit www.sperry.com.ph, follow Sperry on Facebook.com/SperryPh and on Instagram at @sperryph.
You may also visit Sperry stores located at UP Town Center, Trinoma, SM North EDSA – The Block, SM Fairview, Estancia Mall, SM East Ortigas, Bonifacio High Street, SM Aura Premier, Glorietta 3, Robinsons Place Manila, SM Mall of Asia, SM Southmall, SM Dasmarinas, SM Lipa, Robinsons Place Ilocos Norte, SM Baguio, Ayala Center Cebu, SM City Cebu, SM Seaside Cebu, SM Iloilo, SM Bacolod, SM Davao, SM Lanang, and Centrio Mall
In this world where only the witty and the brave businessmen enjoy true financial freedom, those in the “employee” group are starting to become more convinced to take the leap and become entrepreneurs too. While many don’t have the resources to learn about business, this is no longer considered a problem because your t.v. can now become your new classroom to learn about business and entrepreneurship!
Thanks to Skycable, the world’s first one-stop media destination that celebrates the world’s fastest rising stars in Technology and Entrepreneurship TechStorm and the number one business-themed reality and Emmy Award-Winning series “Shark Tank” are set to come in Philippine televisions starting July 15!
SHARKS
It was announced in a press launch earlier this week that the popular “Shark Tank” show which has been helping aspiring entrepreneurs since 2009 can now be watched on Skycable’s TechStorm channel. From Mondays to Thursday at 9 p.m., Filipinos who are considering starting a small business can get free but valuable business tips from the comfort of their own homes.
No more enrolling to universities; no more expensive books, just a monthly subscription on Skycable is enough to give you access to some of the most influential businessmen in the U.S.
The show was launched last July 11, at co-working space Acceler8 in Rockwell, Makati via a panel discussion on tech start-ups in the country which featured (from left): Debbie Lee, Techstorm Founder & CEO, also the moderator; Butch Meily, President of QBO Innovation Hub; Willy Foo, Southeast Asia Tech Celebrity Influencer and Diane Eustaquio, Executive Director of Ideaspace Foundation, Inc.
Founder of TechStorm TV Debbie Lee said about the exciting news:
“Southeast Asia has become a hotspot for tech startups across the globe and is continuously experiencing an unprecedented boom. As a result, we’re seeing markets like Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines emerge to meet the needs of its rapidly growing ecosystem.”
She continued:
“We are exhilarated to bring Shark Tank on TechStorm to connect with entrepreneurial community eager to see more of the investment action, be entertained while they pick up business pitch tips from the world’s most well-known investor names on the show. We are confident that our fans will love Shark Tank which will have its Philippine premiere on July 15 in addition to a compelling line-up of best in-class, first-run and exclusive entertainment across tech and entrepreneurship theme.”
“Shark Tank” is a reality show where budding entrepreneurs get the chance to bring their dreams to fruition. They present their ideas to the sharks in the tank —six titans of industry who made their own dreams a reality and turned their ideas into lucrative empires.
Filipinos will be acquainted with these sharks including the owner of Softkey and O’Leary Funds Kevin O’Leary; longstanding shark investor tBarbara Corcoran;FUBU CEO and President Daymond John;actor, author and owner of Herjavec GroupRobert Herjavec;NBA’s Dallas Mavericks’ owner Mark Cuban; and Queen of QVC Lori Greiner.
In “Shark Tank,” contestants try to convince any one of the sharks to invest money in their idea. When more than one of the sharks decide they want a piece of the action, a bidding war can erupt, driving up the price of the investment.
SKY Head of Programming and Airtime Sales James Dumlao said about the addition of TechStorm in their channels:
“The addition of TechStorm to our line-up is SKY’s way of continuously providing Filipinos the best, not only in entertainment choices, but innovative programming offers as well that support specialized and diverse interests of our market .”
TechStorm is available on SKYcable channel 212 via its Select service in Mega Manila. Subscribers can choose to add the channel in their line-up for only P20 a month. Visit mysky.com.ph/gettechstorm or call 418 0000 to subscribe.
For more information about TechStorm visit their website: https://www.techstorm.tv/
Sunlife is now in its 124 years of serving the Filipino people, helping us achieve real financial security. And when I attended the Sunlife “Kaakbay” event last week, we were asked who our best lifetime partner and how did they change our lives, I quickly recounted the happenings in my life and it led me to this answer:
…most definitely my mom and dad!
I grew up in a political family in Ilocos Norte with my dad, Badoc ex-mayor Angel Bautista, Sr., but unlike the scenes we see on TV where politician parents tend to lose time for their kids, my dad was different. In fact, I grew up to be a daddy’s girl.
But more than the pampering and spoiling I got from him, there are 2 special lessons he taught me before he joined our creator and this made me respect him even more.
One is to be kind to our kapwa Pinoy who are in need. Although I did not follow his footsteps and become a lawyer and politician too, I am inspiring others to do well in life through other means and that is by sharing powerful messages through the newspaper company I worked for in the past decades.
Second is to save for the future. My mom Lolita was the more futuristic one, though. She was basically the driving force for all of us to get investments and one of these is insurance policies. And I admire my mom for insuring all of her kids.
This led me to getting mutual funds from Sunlife in 2016.
So when I was sitting with the audiences during the event, I really felt that I belong.
It was also amazing to hear the stories of prominent personalities, who by the way are ambassadors of Sunlife too, like Charo Santos-Concio, Father and son duo Piolo and Iñigo Pascual, Enchong Dee and MatteoGuidicelli. Among them, I felt for Enchong whose lifetime partner is his swimming coach Caloy and Matteo whose inspiration in life is his grandfather. Both confessed to feeling emotional upon seeing their videos with Matteo saying “this is as real as it gets.”
Indeed, Sunlife has been the partner of many Pinoys in their life tribulations and darkest moments. Health problems and deaths, Sunlife never left its members lying down on the ground. Instead, it served as the rock that Pinoys can lean on. It served as a trampoline that helped its policy holders jump back up.
President of Sun Life Asset Management Company, Inc. (SLAMCI) Valerie Pama said about being true to their promises to their clients:
“For others, it’s not so easy to promise a lifetime. There’s so many factors to consider. We feel the same way. 10, 20 years from now, are you ready to fulfill all the promises you made in the beginning of a relationship? We stick around even in times of struggles. Are you ready to adapt when times change? To all these questions, Sunlinfe’s answer has always been Yes.“
Meanwhile, President and Chief Agency Distribution Officer of Sun Life Canada (Philippines)ALEXANDER S. NARCISO delivered a touching message, saying:
“All the stories carry the same message…that life is simply better when we have someone who believes in us, supports us, inspires us and makes our lives brighter. These stories exemplify what kind of partner Sunlife aims to be for every Filipino in its pursuit of lifetime security and a healthier life. Nais naming maging kaakbay nila sa buhay habangbuhay.”
Finally, Chief Managing Manager Philippines Mylene Lopa recalled the beginnings of Sunlife in the Philippines and shared their vision:
“124 years ago nung tumaya ang Sunlife sa Pillipinas. Since then we’ve been partnering with their clients in the pursuit of brighter future. We survived 2 World Wars and countless economic crises. And through it all, we have remained committed to the Filipinos. Ngayon tataya kaming muli. Gusto naming mangarap ng mas malakiang mga Pilipino at handa kaming tulungan sila na tuparin ang mga pangarap nila.”
Kids, students, adults, working Pinoys, freelancers, single parents, parents…Sunlife has products fit for every Juan.
The problem is Pinoys still keep on avoiding insurance despite concerns over future.
But Sunlife is not backing out and says it will continue to expand to provide assistance to more Filipinos, and if possible, all Filipinos.
Despite these discouraging figures, President Alex Narciso said the company will expand this year its consumer base and tap more financial consumers to invest in insurance products. He said:
“We have quite a number of market research because we really want to find out what is really top of mind for our potential clients so we are able to address them.”
Among their strategies, Narciso said, is to continue expanding the number of their financial advisors, as well as their productivity. He also said Sun Life is launching digital tools for their advisers for easier access to their materials. The company is also keen on offering this year more products that will “respond to and address the needs of Filipinos.”
Among their latest projects was their team-up with the social navigation application Waze in their “Brighter Drive, Brighter Life” initiative to promote road-safety awareness among motorists. The initiative is expected to alert Waze users to accident-prone areas and remind them to secure a digital life insurance via Lazada, an online market place.
The company also announced the renewal of its tie-up with Fitness First, a fitness brand in Asia, to give additional club benefits and preferential rates for Sun Life clients, advisors and employees.
The champions of the 19U category, Annie’s Way AMA 1, with the Paras brothers and Mr. Clement Chen
AMA University swept the 2019 Taiwan Excellence 3-on-3 Hoop Challenge by grabbing 2 championship titles for the Seniors and Juniors Divisions last Sunday at the SM Megamall. The final matches saw an all-AMA battle where schoolmates battled against their own schoolmates for the first place.
The Seniors Division saw Annie’s Way-AMA defeating Feca-AMA at a score of 18-14. They winners took home trophies and gift items from the sponsors of the events which are all Taiwan tech companies.
Feca was enjoying a 14-13 lead with a minute left when Annie’s Way guard JayRdela Rosa made four points to take the lead. And by the eight-second mark, with a score of 17-14, Christian Germino punctuated the victory with a buzzer-beater.
It was a remarkable game. It was a thrilling moment to see a team from behind finally rising to nab the title. And what’s more fascinating is that Annie’s Way played with only three players – dela Rosa, Germino and Alec Catorce – since their fourth man Joshua Sabile got injured in a previous game.
Coach Mark Herrera who was reduced to a spectator since 3X3 rules prohibit coaching during games said in an interview about the win:
“Before the finals, I told all the players not to hold back just because they are playing against their teammates and show the audience what AMA basketball is all about and they responded very well.
The boys took this tournament seriously – they did extra work before and after our regular practices.”
Meanwhile at the Juniors division, Annie’s Way once again beat Feca-AMA at 13-12. Earl Bryan Ceniza was the hero of the game, making a basket at only 38 seconds left at the clock. His teammates were Zheanriz Romero, Joshua Villamor and Josh Reymond Colina.
The competition was expanded into two age-based divisions namely the 16 – 18-year-old bracket and 19-year-old and up bracket. This year’s tournament boasted a whopping total of 192 teams amounting to 768 players altogether. The elimination rounds commenced last month and too only 8 players per division to battle for the championship title at the SM Megamall Event Center last June 29 – 30.
This year’s tournament also featured ‘Band of Brothers’ Kobe Paras of UP Fighting Maroons and Andre Paras of Imus Bandera as the new tournament ambassadors.
Also at the event was the director of the Strategic Marketing Department of Taiwan External Trade Development Council Chun Tse Wu. He said in a speech:
“We want this to be an avenue to inspire young Filipinos to always strive to reach their very best, in the same way Taiwan Excellence pushes its brands to always innovate and upgrade.”
Taiwan Excellence, an award-giving body that recognizes only the best Taiwanese brands and products, mounted the tournament anew to find the newest batch of Filipino talents.
To catch more of Taiwan Excellence,they have several events lined up that will surely excite more Filipinos. For e-gamers, the Taiwan Excellence E-sports Cup will be held in Manila on October 4-6. They will also join the Internet-of-Things Business Platform at Marriott Manila taking place July 24-25, as well as the Taiwan Expo in Davao happening this November 8-9.
June is the celebration of LGBT Pride Month and it is the perfect time to launch the first Filipino pop literature imprint focused on championing LGBTQ+ narratives. Pride Lit stands proud as a great source of entertainment and inspiration to readers of all kinds.
We’ve seen how majority of the LGBTQ community are very talented and creative. You can see them mostly in entertainment world like the renowned and darling to everyone, Vice Ganda. So with Pride Lit putting these talents on center stage, we can expect some exciting offerings that are nothing else but amazing.
Along with its goal to spark awareness on appreciation and acceptance, the brand is continuously creating a safe space for underrepresented voices to flourish and share their stories. Whether it’s about finding love in many forms and shapes or discovering one’s sexual awakening with fleeting moments of kilig, Pride Lit publishes them all.
Photo shows (L-F) Leonna, Nina Satomi, Alex Rosas, Lush Ericson, John Jack G. Wigley, and Segundo Matias Jr.
At a press launch of the project last week, Pride Lit they introduced their writers that are members of the LGBTQ community. Some of the authors who graced the event were Nina Satomi, Albert Lang, Alex Rosas, John Jack G. Wigley, Leona and Lush Ericson.
Everyone read portion of their own written books and I was amazed with the story that Leona wrote. Being a gay, he delved into another world, taking about the life of a Lesbian instead. And this is how you’d see how the LGBTQ stands as one for each of its members. They have an understanding of what the others in their community feel and this is such a solid example of its theme of acceptance and appreciation.
The Pride Lit wants to show that all genders are equal. Each of the authors also told us their inspiration in writing their books.
Pride Lit is also celebrating its third year stint in the publishing industry.So this year, it is releasing five unique titles from its roster of seasoned and respected writers and contributors. From Alex Rosas’ gender-swap romance “Gay’s Anatomy” to Soju’s campy fantasy “AngAsul Na Buntot Ni Aquano,” the new releases represent diverse genres that speak of uniquely queer experiences and imaginative premises.
Other upcoming titles that will be released this month include John Jack G. Wigley’s ensemble drama“KadenangBahaghari,” Lush Ericson’s instant pleaser “Agustin and Ariston’s Version of the Universe,” and Angelica Sorreda’s romantic offering “Over Time.”
Pride Lit Brand Manager AikoClarizzaBuduan-Salazar points out:
“Each book actually talks about different emotions, experiences and were written differently.
The upcoming new titles will open readers’ minds on the fresh possibilities of storytelling.”
True to its vision, Pride Lit steps up its game by ensuring LGBTQ+ characters and its allies could be prominent figures in pop culture narratives, and serve as inspiration to the LGBTQ+ community whose vibrant lives are worth telling, and are now everyone’s stories.
Salazar continued:
“We plan to release more books and become a staple in the community.
Aside from providing feel good stories and erotic stories too, we plan to become more reachable to our target market and community.”
Honestly, I’m not a bookworm but for the titles sparked curiosity in me so I will give these novels a try and who knows, it might be the start of my romance with books.
Let’s all support the LGBTQ talents in our country and buy one or two of these newly released books.
There’s little women won’t do in the name of beauty. Killer heels? Bring it on! Near constant plucking and preening of facial hair? No biggie. We go through a lot to look beautiful but little do we realize, it’s our hair that’s our crowning glory.
Your hair symbolizes femininity, health and personality and can tell people a lot about you. After all, our hair is the crown we never take off – so we’d better make sure it’s looking preened, polished and gorgeous at all times just like Solenn Heussaff who showed how a woman can still look graceful amidst a stressful situation if she just keeps her hair looking stunning with the help of Vitress.
Girls on the go often get stuck in traffic or have to lunch out on bar and grills. The smoke and dirk from these settings make the hair look stressed out and worse, smelly!
Thank goodness Vitress launched its Hair Freshener. Now, women don’t have to spray their perfumes on their hair which can harm the roots or dry the hair because of the chemicals they contain.
In a new advertisement, Vitress released a unique commercial featuring an action thriller short film where its endorser for 8 years starred. Solenn Heussaff surely stunned everyone as she displays her martial arts prowess to tame her tresses, with the help of Vitress Hair Freshener.
The action kicks off in what looks like a typical neighborhood food park surrounded by grills and restaurants. Solenn, stunning with her shiny fresh flowing hair, is cast as an ordinary diner out to enjoy a quiet meal. Suddenly, a smelly and smoky presence permeates the air, threatening to take Solenn into its grip as it possesses her hair with its bad odors.
Our heroine then rises to the occasion, using a wok and a mop as she gamely engages the enemy in a furious battle to protect herself against her monstrous possessed hair. After a valiant fight, Solenn eventually takes hold of her secret weapon tucked away in her handbag – a bottle of Vitress Hair Freshener. As she quickly sprays the liquid onto her hair, the noxious enemy is tamed as it comes into contact with Vitress Hair Freshener.
It was a spectacular moment to see Solenn doing some action stunts and in this new Vitress commercial. I used to see her doing sexy roles so this one is really unique.
Pam Sulit, VP for Marketing and Brand Development of Vitress, said about the new product and commercial:
“We want to show something different. Solenn’s action film debut beautifully captures how Vitress Hair Freshener can fight bad odors that we’re often exposed to and keep it smelling fresh all day long. Unlike the glamorous hair ads, Vitress Hair Fresher opted for an action film to demonstrate its power in quashing hair odor giving you that instant shine and freshness.”
Dryness, dullness, frizz, and split end are the common hair problems that most Filipinas experience in their everyday life. Although the hair industry has developed different formulas to address these, they sometimes forget that the fragrance of our hair matters too. Vitress wants to fight bad odors and has taken on the role to create a spray-on fragrance that makes your hair shiny and leaves your hair smelling fresh all day long.
A lightly scented spray-on product for the hair, Vitress Hair Freshener deodorizes bad smells with its encapsulated InstaFresh technology that releases a fresh, fragrant, and long-lasting scent. It effectively fights the smell that sticks to one’s hair, including the smell of food, cigarette smoke, vehicle emissions, and sweat. Just like Solenn does in the action film, all that one has to do is reach for a bottle of Vitress Hair Freshener to achieve #ShinyFreshHair anytime, anywhere.
“Vitress Hair Freshener is my lifesaver. I have one in every bag. It knocks off awful smells like smoke or sweat especially during tapings when I’m under the sun. It’s a quick fix with long-lasting results,” says Solenn.
Take part in the action and see Solenn knock out the hair-enemy. Check out Vitress’ official Facebook and Youtube pages for real action and to know how your hair can brave any day with Vitress Hair Freshener. I highly recommend this product to all women on the go like me.
On a vast stage with flashing lights and blaring music, 40 beautiful women twirled and pranced in choreographed unison at the Matrix Creation Events Venue. In their gorgeous beach/swim wears, the whole crowd cheered for their bets.
Welcome to yet another beauty pageant, a regular spectacle in the Philippines which often draws crowds by the hundreds.
Just last June 28, Miss Earth Philippines 2019 held its Beach Wear Competition at Diliman, Quezon City. The event was successful, thanks to its partner, the most competitive insurance agency in the Philippines, Connext Holdings. And as another pageant fanatic, I couldn’t miss the opportunity and went there to watch the competition segment live!
Many of us have had the experience of watching bigger competitions like Binibining Pilipinas on television and thought about how much fun it would be to do a pageant. All the girls look so pretty and confident and they get to wear such gorgeous clothes. We fall in love with the fabulous fashion from the adorable opening number outfits to the unbelievably beautiful beach wear. We feel drawn to certain contestants and we become invested in them so much that we want them to win.
Just like how I rooted for Leyte bet, Emily Brumby. She caught my favor when she was constantly smiling despite the obviously straining activities and the pressure from the judges and audience. But I was right with my candidate choice as she won silver place for this round of the pageant. She was behind another Visayan-candidate, gold medalist winner Chelsea Fernandez of Tacloban City.
Now on its 19th year of pageantry, Miss Philippines Earth 2019 will see a new platform of beauty competitions. Spearheaded by the Carousel Productions Inc., the organizationbelieved when it started that beauty queens would be a good and effective advocate of worthy causes.
So to give life to this vision, Carousel Productions Inc. organized and launched in 2001 the MISS PHILIPPINES-EARTH Beauty Pageant, a beauty event whose raison d’etre was to have its candidates and winners actively promote and get involved in the preservation of the environment and the protection of Mother Earth.
Together with the Miss Earth Foundation, Inc., MISS PHILIPPINES-EARTH aims to give a strong emphasis on environmental awareness programs. The five titleholders will serve as the Ambassador to environmental protection campaigns in the country.
MISS PHILIPPINES-EARTH represents the Philippines to one of the biggest international beauty competitions – the MISS EARTH Pageant.
Several sponsors take part to the pageant to make the series of competitions a success. And as mentioned, the competition last Friday night was sponsored by the insurance agency, Connext Holdings.
Connext Holdings for Beauty with Advocacy
Connext has always been an advocate of better living and better Philippines. These are the very reasons why Connext Holdings participate in the Miss Philippines Earth contest every year.
Like MPE, Connext Holdings aim to raise awareness to improve the quality of living of the Pinoys – only through insurance.
Connext is your one-stop shop when it comes to life and non-life insurance policies. While many Filipinos are still close-minded to the platforms it offers, more kabayans are already knowledgeable of the benefits of applying for policies.
Protection is still its top benefit but it also has been reinvented so that we can earn from the investment too. It’s basically securing your finances while securing your life.
Connext Holdings’ products include:
And for those who are doubtful, Connext has several companies under its sleeve, proving that it is stable enough to support your financial needs. These include:
Black Knight Logistics Inc.
Connext Biz
Xypher IT Solutions Company
The Chamber
Dialex
For more information of Connext Holdings go to their website: www.connextph.com or click the following:
Connext Holdings main office is located at 2F MC Rillo Bldg. 1168 E. Rodriguez Sr. Ave., Brgy. Mariana Quezon City, Philippines 1112. For insurance inquiries, you can call (02) 820 3345.
Bigger branches means more beauty sessions for the skin-care maniacs in Metro Manila.
Amidst the heavy pollution pestering Metro Manila, husband-and-wife duo Dr. Alvin and Mrs. Dorothy Joy Matulac led the recent soft opening event of the newest and yet the biggest clinic of the Beauty Empire Face and Body Center. This means another hangout for the stressed out urbanites that are in desperate search for a dose of self-care regimen.
The branch at San Franciso del Monte, Quezon City boasts a colossal facility where the brand’s beauty experts can provide world-class services to more clients. And I was lucky enough to be invited during the opening to witness this new offering in the Metro.
The Empire Face and Body Center Tour
The facility alone will tell you that it’s the right place to get the skin care services you are looking for. Walking through the beauty center, I was impressed with the interior design and the color schemes that invoke tranquility. The overall vibe that the palatial-like, gold-colored interior of the center is definitely perfect to match the various specialty treatments they offer.
Apart from the impressive structure, Beauty Empire also features exceptional beauty equipment that lets clients experience the latest beauty treatment technologies without breaking their banks. Their services all priced within reach yet guarantee favorable and successful results that exceed expectations.
Unparalleled Beauty Services
Beauty Empire offers a wide array of beauty treatment services, enhancement procedures and beauty products to both men and women. It takes pride in its line of treatments that represent the latest breakthroughs in beauty trends and technologies. These include their popular services like Empire Popular Facial, Celebrity Facial, Diamond Peel, Oxygen Infusion Facial, Empress Glass Skin, Hydra Facial, Jetpeel Facial, Hydra Peel Facial, Biolift Facial and Acne Control.
Of course, I won’t let the event slip away without really experiencing the Empire Beauty. And so, I chose the Oxygen Infusion Facial for my free treatment and I must say, it’s different from other derma clinics! I am not a pro at beauty regimens but I have a knack identifying good results from fails.
Definitely, I will return here to try all their other services.
Other services are also available like Carbon Laser, Ndyag for Melasma, Maxilight for Underarm, IPL Underarm, IPL Legs, Cavitation (Arms, Thighs, Abdomen), Radio Frequency (Face, Face and Neck, Arms, Abdomen, Thighs), Electro Muscle Simulator (Arms, Abdomen, Thighs), Microblading (Eyebrows), Intense White, even Lip Tattoo.
These procedures are done by The Beauty Empire’s partner-doctors that include some of the most reputable dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons in the country that everything is guaranteed safe.
For services fit for royalty that goes well beyond expectations, try The Beauty Empire Face and Body Center. The new and bigger branch is located at 23 F. Bautista Street, San Francisco del Monte, Quezon City. The Beauty Empire Face and Body Center main branch, on the other hand, is located at 35 Timog Avenue, Quezon City.
Photo shows, from left: Andre Chang; Daryl Chang; Treb Monteras; OPPO Philippines Product Training Head, Daniel Lardizabal; OPPO Philippines Vice President of Marketing, Jane Wan; OPPO Philippines CEO, Damon Huang; OPPO Philippines Channel Sales, Zen Han.
OPPO launched its Reno lineup in the Philippines last week, consisting of the standard Reno and the Reno 10x Zoom Edition.Both are designed to level-up phone photography, video and audio capturing among many others. These models will serve as the mobile company’s newest flagship, tossing over the OppoFseries.
Along with its unveiling, OPPO also introduced its newest brand ambassadors consisting of artists and creatives of different fields, the Reno Collective. These artists include fashion-forward sibling duo Daryl and Andre Chang, film director TrebMonteras, contemporary artist Dex Fernandez, photographer Magic Liwanag, and band IV of Spades.
OPPO’s F series put the company on the map and brought it rapid commercial and critical success over the past few years. But it’s the Reno 10x Zoom Edition that establishes it as a worthy rival to Apple and Samsung.
Why do we think so?
Oppo Reno and Oppo Reno Zoom 10x Specs
The OPPO Renofeatures a 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 2340 x 1080 pixel resolution. It comes with a Corning Gorilla Glass 6 for added protection.
This unit model is powered by Snapdragon 710 and coupled with Adreno 616 GPU. It runs with 6GB RAM, making internet browsing smother and faster. Another feature worthy of mentioning is the expanded storage capacity of 256GB.
When it comes to camera, Oppo never fails to surprise its fans. It comes with a 48MP main + 5MP depth camera, while it has a 16MP front camera housed in the shark-fin design pop-up mechanism.
Other features include a 3.5mm headphone jack, USB-C port, face recognition, in-display fingerprint scanner, 3,765mAh battery capacity with VOOC Flash Charge 3.0, and runs on ColorOS 6 based on Android 9 Pie.
On the other hand, the Reno 10x Zoom Edition has a larger screen size at 6.6 inches with a 2340 x 1080 FHD+ AMOLED display. It is also protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 6.
Unlike the regular Reno, the Zoom 10x Edition is powered by Snapdragon 855 and paired with Adreno 640 GPU.
Of course, being the higher model, it boasts a faster 8GB RAM, while the storage capacity remains the same with the regular unit at 256GB. But it has more bonuses for those who opt to buy the higher model as it comes with triple rear cameras, namely 48MP + 13MP + 8MP shooters, while the shark-fin pop-up mechanism houses the 16MP front camera.
Other features include a USB-C port, in-display fingerprint scanner, face recognition, Dolby Audio, a 4,065mAh battery with VOOC Flash Charge 3.0, and also runs on ColorOS 6 based on Android 9 Pie.
The OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Edition ticks the right boxes and comes with a couple of hallmark features of its own. Most notably, the camera, while not class-leading overall, can zoom farther and offer a clearer picture than pretty much any camera phone out there. The display is big, has almost zero bezels, and is easily the best OPPO has put in a smartphone, while the Snapdragon 855 and battery backup won’t leave you wanting.
How to Get it
The OPPO Reno is priced Php26,990 while the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom is priced Php45,990.
Pre-order for the OPPO Reno starts from June 15 to June 20 and will be officially available in 500 select OPPO stores starting June 21; while pre-order for the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom starts from June 21 to June 30 and it will be initially available in 100 select OPPO stores on July 1.
Besides exclusive pre-orders at Lazada from June 21 to 30, the Reno series will also be available through Smart and Globe starting July. The Reno will also be available via Home Credit with 0% interest on 9 and 12-month installment plans, and 0% interest on Metrobank for 12-month plans. The Reno 10x Zoom is also of 0% interest on Metrobank payable in 24 months.
As for freebies, those who pre-order the standard Reno will get a free Rock Space Muse Bluetooth Speaker worth PHP 2,499. As for the Reno 10x, each pre-order will be a free Gimbal Stabilizer worth PHP 5,999.
