Discover what you need for whatever summer adventure at the Shopee May 15 Payday Sale!

Enjoy summer while it lasts and get shipping discount vouchers, 10% off vouchers, and 100% Bills Cashback when you shop this May 15 Payday Sale

Say yes to new adventures and enjoy the great outdoors before summer ends. This May 15 Payday Sale, get-up from your chair, try new activities, and explore a change of scenery that’s a good break from all the stress of work. Be well-equipped for whatever thrilling adventure awaits you when you check out these payday deals:

Invite your loved ones to a fun picnic under the sun

Spend some quality time together with your loved ones while appreciating the beautiful summer weather. Before heading out, complete your outfit with a pair of Birkenstock Sandals that have a Lightweight EVA sole to keep you comfortable throughout the day. Pack all your meals in Home Gallery’s Lunch Bag Set, Its two-way handle design makes it easier for you to carry your delicious meals. Don’t forget a trusty Coleman Picnic Cooler that will store your drinks to beat the summer heat.

Push yourselves to a challenging hike in the mountains

It’s a good time to go back to hiking or finally try it out if you haven’t yet. Equip yourself with the heavy-duty GoPro Hero10 Camera and capture memories and scenic views to share with family and friends with its 23MP resolution for photos and 5.3K video quality. Break in your new PEAK Hiking Shoes on your next hike, as it has a durable outsole to help plant your foot firmly amid any type of terrain and under all weather conditions. Store all your hiking essentials neatly in this Under Armour Outdoor Backpack. 

Be one with nature when you go on a relaxing camping trip

Unplug and recharge by taking in the serenity and calm of nature with a camping trip outside the city. Enjoy the view and hours of conversations with your companions while sitting in a lightweight and durable Coleman Foldable Chair. Maintain the ideal temperature of your favorite beverage when traveling to your go-to campsite with the Klean Kanteen Insulated Tumbler. At night, have the Firefly Portable Fan by your side with its multiple speed control settings and battery life that can last up to four hours. 

Work on your cardio and fitness by biking in the city or in a nearby trail

The bicycle boom which started early in the pandemic continues now that more people are out and about. Bring these LUEASPY Biking Sunglasses anywhere you go as they have UV400 coating to block harmful UVA & UVB rays when you bike. Safety is a number one priority for cyclists. Consider the LUEASPY Cycling Helmet that has a protective covering lined with high density EPS. Lastly, check out West Biking’s LED Bike Light with its battery capacity of 700mAh and a brightness of 80 lumens to keep you safe even during rides at night.

Elevate your summer adventure without breaking the bank. Pay with ShopeePay and get 30% cashback on your hotel bookings at EstacioUno Boracay, Quest Hotel Tagaytay, Solea Palm Resort Mactan, Mithi Resort and Spa Bohol, White Breeze Palawan, and more. You can also utilize ShopeePay when paying shared vacation expenses - send money to your friends for free, plus win rewards and cash prizes. Register at ShopeePay Milyonaryo, send at least P50 to any bank, e-wallet or Shopee user for a chance to play and win up to P1,000,000 on Shopee Live. Watch out for ShopeePay Happy Hour to win up to 100 coins daily when you send at least P50 to any Shopee user during happy hours.

Don’t let your data run dry while on vacation to keep your social media feed updated. Load and data packages from major telcos are discounted for up to 50% off on May 15. Leading up to payday, participate in ShopeePay Fridays this May 13 to get a chance to win P50,000 by simply liking ShopeePay’s official social media pages. But before you get caught up in your travel plans, make sure you’re all settled. Get up to 100% cashback on participating billers such as Meralco, Maynilad, Globe, Smart, PLDT, Cignal, RCBC, and Metrobank when you use ShopeePay this May 15. With these rewards from ShopeePay, you can already start saving for your next getaway.

For more information on Shopee’s May 15 Payday Sale, visit: https://shopee.ph/m/payday-sale

Did you know that you can use ShopeePay to send money to any bank or e-wallet for free?

We already know how easy it is to send money online—all it takes is a few taps on your phone and you’re done. Convenient and ideal, right? Yes, but only if you’re sending money to someone with the same bank account or e-wallet as yours or else you need to pay extra fees. That’s not very practical so we’ve got a solution for you. Did you know that ShopeePay, Shopee’s integrated mobile wallet, actually lets you send money to any bank, e-wallet or Shopee user for free? Yes, no hidden fees because we want to enable all Filipinos to fully enjoy the benefits of sending money online.

It’s inconvenient to create and maintain multiple apps just to avoid additional transaction fees. To minimize the hassle, all you need is ShopeePay, which is part of the Shopee app—simply activate and verify your ShopeePay account. With ShopeePay, enjoy free and instant bank transfers with 40+ banks and e-wallet partners, including the country’s major banks like BDO, Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), Metrobank, Security Bank, UnionBank, and more. With this integrated service, you no longer need to jump from one app to another to make your fund transfers.

Watch the video below to know how to send money for free with ShopeePay.

On top of convenience, ShopeePay also makes sending money more fun and exciting through promos where you can qualify to win rewards and cash prizes. Get the chance to be a ShopeePay Milyonaryo—register at this link, send at least P50 to any bank, e-wallet or Shopee user for a chance to play and win up to P1,000,000 on Shopee Live. In addition, be sure to check in during ShopeePay Happy Hour so you can win up to 100 coins daily when you send at least P50 to any Shopee user.

Activate ShopeePay now and start enjoying its benefits. To learn more about ShopeePay, visit https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-pay. Download Shopee for free through the App Store or Google Play.

Get. Set. Turbo: vivo kicks off PUBG Turbo Cup Challenge

Gamers now have the chance to show off their PUBG skills in a big gaming tournament organized by vivo and Mineski Global

vivo, one of the leading smartphone brands in the country, is calling the best of Gen Z gamers and the esports audiences as it kicks off the very first PUBG Turbo Cup Challenge Tournament.

On July 9, 2022, the most vicious players from Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines will gather together and bring their A-game to battle it out in this one big and electrifying gaming tournament. In collaboration with Mineski Global, Southeast Asia's premier esports organizer, the PUBG Turbo Cup Challenge Tournament is set out to be an experience that gamers would never forget.

Ready, set, turbo!

The vivo PUBG Turbo CUP Challenge will have three stages: country qualifier, country finals and SEA finals, all will be executed in a Battle Royale style.  These stages will consist of four games where players must explore and compete in four maps, Erangel, Sanhok, Miramar and Vikendi, in the third person perspective (TPP).

Sixty-four teams, divided into four groups from each region, will compete during the country qualifier. Four winning teams will be determined from each group in the first stage, and they will proceed to the country finals. Another four will advance to the SEA Finals, from the competing teams in the second stage. The winners of each match will be determined with the highest place and total kill points.

Team leaders of the winning teams from the country qualifier will be given the opportunity to meet and greet one of the country’s pro gaming team leaders, who will help them sharpen their gaming tactics and skills. All four countries will have their own local stream during the country and SEA finals. There will also be a virtual stage to go with the local stream where supporters and participants can keep track of the tournament.

How to join?

The vivo PUBG Turbo Cup Tournament is for active students. To join, they should register through the Turbo Cup Tournament website and upload a photo of their student ID card and their student portal account profile. They should also have their own PUBG mobile account and registered ID nicknames. Participants should register through the team registration in order to play at the main event. They can only be enrolled in one team that should consist of four people.

Teams with a total of eight points will be awarded fourth place, teams with 10 points will be awarded third place, garnering 12 points will secure the second place, and a winning 15 points will bag the first place.

To fuel up the excitement even further, vivo will be distributing the company’s newest top-of-the-line gaming smartphone to the finalists of the PUBG Turbo Cup Challenge! It features Z-axis linear motor that guarantees a faster response and a 4D gaming vibration that will immerse gamers right into the heart of the action.

Are you up for the challenge? Take this chance to represent your country in the first vivo PUBG Turbo Cup Challenge Tournament. Call your gaming buddies and register through the website today. To know more, you may check out this link: http://vivoturbocup.com/

A festive exhibit amplifying the Filipino spirit

Visual artist and painter Ginny Guanco headlines a long-awaited second solo exhibit entitled “Festival” which formally opens on May 19, 2022 at the Gateway Gallery, Araneta City, Quezon City.

Ginny Guanco with four of her 25-piece collection from the “Festival” series 

It showcases 25 original paintings done in different media which aims to depict the festive spirit and joyous disposition of the Filipino, amidst the most trying situations. Her purpose to relay this positive message is shown through her beautifully and carefully rendered assorted colors and intricately-painted detailed ethnic designs.

Ginny narrates, “The Filipino is by nature, a happy, festive human being. In spite of hardship and many problems in life, Filipinos are able to smile and see the bright side of things. I express these Filipino qualities in the beautiful faces of my paintings, and ethnic designs, tribal costumes and painted faces to prove my point. Filipino resilience is very empowering, whether one is male or female.

This exhibit is 5 years in the making and a fitting follow up to her first solo exhibit back in 2016 with the theme “Boho Chic” as her tribute to bohemian fashion. It took this long to prepare as she encountered many challenges along the way, among which was the onset of the Pandemic where many art stores were temporarily out of operation when she needed to purchase art supplies and materials.

Ginny earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts from University of Sto.Tomas and took further studies in drawing, painting and watercolor at the Corcoran School of Art in Washington, D.C. in the 70s where she won first prize for a nude watercolor painting during a Spring Competition and another first prize in pencil drawing.

Her professional background is also related to art. She taught basic subjects like Freehand Drawing, Color Theory and Art Appreciation at Karilagan Finishing School. She also taught Fashion Illustration and Fine Arts in Slim’s Fashion and Arts School. Then at one time, she changed her career path and became Editor of City Life magazine in Rex Publications, Inc. Her last job was in Public Relations where she worked for several years prior to retirement. And now she has returned to her first love which is Art, doing what she does best and loving every minute of it.

Prioritize Protection With LG Commercial Laundry's Hygiene Care System

The secret to a good business is to foresee the needs of your clients even before they know it. Whether it’s extra features or cost-efficiency, providing something new to the table ensures that they’ll value your business and become a repeat customer. Good experiences coupled with value for money equals customer loyalty.

This holds true for laundry businesses. Customers tend to initially shop around then stick to one that meets all their needs. During the pandemic, one of the biggest needs of customers is cleanliness and hygiene. One of the most common guidelines at the start was to remove all of your clothing before even stepping foot inside your house. This led to a lot of laundry and a lot of anxiety regarding germs and viruses on clothes.

Laundry businesses had an ace up their sleeves with the LG Commercial Laundry's Hygiene Care System. It offers a 3 step hygiene care system that cleans clothes and combats germs, viruses, and allergens. The commercial washers sanitize the machines before, during, and after every load. First, the Clean Tub Cycle cleans the tub in just three minutes before use. Next, the Hygiene Cycle can help sanitize fabrics while the last step is an Intensive Tub Cleaning Cycle that can run once the load is done.

Aside from ensuring safety and cleanliness for your customers, LG commercial washers also help your bottom line. The machines reduce energy and water consumption while increasing efficiency. According to Energy Star standards, LG Commercial Laundry machines save more energy and water than other products in their category. It is also tested by Intertek, one of the worldwide leaders in quality assurance.

Your investment is safeguarded with its high-quality, durable technology. The Inverter Direct Drive drums on LG commercial laundry machines are directly attached to the motor, making it durable and reliable for years to come. Thanks to a fewer number of parts, these machines also need fewer repairs. Multi Heat Treatment improves durability and resists against gradual abrasion. LG washing machines enjoy extended operating life and less repairs, helping your business save costs. Premium Powder Coating provides the same durability as car paint, which does not rust easily and extends product lifetime. The coating also helps resist scratches and contamination that frequently occur in communal washing machines.

Save big on your business while still delivering top-notch performance with LG commercial washers. You can view more details in our website at lg.com/ph/business/commercial-laundry.

LG is a Big Winner at This Year’s Red Dot and CES 2022 Innovation Awards

LG Electronics has taken home 25 honors from this year’s Red Dot Award, continuing its success at the prestigious annual design awards program. Among the company’s impressive haul were three Best of the Best accolades for the LG washer and dryer with an upgradability option, a new LG lifestyle OLED TV and the LG DualUp Monitor Ergo.

LG PuriCare AeroTower air purifier and the LG tiiun were recognized in the Innovative Product category. Other LG products honored at this year’s awards include the LG One:Quick Flex all-in-one display solution, LG UltraGearTM gaming laptop, LG OLED evo Gallery Edition and other OLED evo TV models, all lauded for their aesthetically pleasing and user-centric designs.

The Red Dot Award is one of the most prestigious competitions for product design, communication design and design concepts, with the distinctive Red Dot winner logo seen as a respected mark of quality around the world. This year, approximately 7,800 products were submitted for the jury’s consideration.

Meanwhile, LG Electronics also swept up a grand collection of CES® awards at the 2022 event across its home appliance, home entertainment and business solutions categories. In all, LG tallied approximately 150 awards and accolades from various publications covering the first-ever physical/virtual hybrid CES event.

Among the top honors earned were 24 CES Innovation Awards and the 2022 CES Editor’s Choice awards from USA TODAY’s consumer product reviews division, Reviewed. LG was recognized as the most-awarded brand by USA TODAY/Reviewed with LG’s OLED evo C2 Series, PuriCare™ AeroTower, DualUp Monitor, Soundbar S95QR and Washer and Dryer Pair earning recognition based on four key criteria: innovation, technology, design and value.

Best in Pinoy blogs recognized in 1st BDO Blogger Awards

BDO Unibank recognized the best online content creators in the first-ever BDO Blogger Awards.

The BDO Blogger Awards honors bloggers and influencers for sharing useful information, insights, and positivity with their followers and viewers. The awards honor bloggers’ contributions not only in spreading awareness about the bank’s advocacies, but also in initiating important public discussions for a more financially-inclusive industry through content creation.

The Awards feature two segments: the recognition ceremony, which awards the top-performing content creators in terms of the quality of content they published online from 2020 to 2021; and the content creation contest—a thematic activity that challenges participants to come up with unique and creative ways to talk about various topics.

This year, BDO challenged participants to discuss the bank’s innovative digital solutions, which served as an alternative option for clients to perform their bank transactions especially during the height of the pandemic.

And the awards go to…

The Digital Storyteller of the Year award was given to Mary Lorraine Llorin of Super Momma Blog.

For Excellence in Digital Engagement category, the winners were Lally Gonzales of Lally Reflections (3rd place), Berlin Domingo of Momi Berlin (2nd place), and Reylen Castro of Made it Through Mum (1st place).

Awardees for the Influential Blogger of Year category were Mary Lorraine Llorin of Super Momma (3rd place), Reylen Castro of Made it Through Mum (2nd place), and Berlin Domingo of Momi Berlin (1st place).

The winners of the Special Award for Exemplary Initiative were Ruby Caberte of Pinay Mommy Online (5th place), Lhyzie Bongon of Life with Lyzie (4th place), Roselle Toledo of Snapped & Scribbled (3rd place), Sylver Sy of Iconic MNL (2nd place), and Richard Mamuyac of The Newsmakers blog (1st place).

Meanwhile, Fitz Villafuerte of Ready to be Rich was named BDO’s Online Advocate of the Year.

For the Content Creation Contest, winners were Berlin Domingo of Momi Berlin and Reylen Castro of Made it Through Mum for Luzon; Sigrid Lo of Lovingly Momma and Clarice Lao of My Metro Lifestyle for Visayas; and Ruby Caberte of Pinay Mommy Online for Mindanao.

Content Creation Excellence. BDO Unibank virtually staged the 1st BDO Blogger Awards to honor bloggers and influencers nationwide for starting relevant discussions online about financial inclusion through creative content creation.

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About BDO Unibank, Inc.

BDO is a full-service universal bank which provides a wide range of corporate and retail services such as traditional loan and deposit products, treasury, trust banking, investment banking, private banking, rural banking, cash management, leasing and finance, remittance, insurance, cash cards, credit cards, and online and non-online brokerage services.

BDO has the country’s largest distribution network, with over 1,500 consolidated operating branches and more than 4,400 ATMs nationwide. It also has 16 international offices (including full-service branches in Hong Kong and Singapore) in Asia, Europe, North America and the Middle East.

The Bank also offers digital banking solutions to make banking easier, faster, and more secure for its clients.

BDO ranked as the largest bank in terms of total assets, loans, deposits and trust funds under management based on published statements of condition as of December 31, 2021. For more information, please visit www.bdo.com.ph.

BDO is regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas with contact number (+632) 8708-7087 and with email address consumeraffairs@bsp.gov.ph, and webchat at www.bsp.gov.ph.

For concerns, please visit any BDO branch nearest you, or contact us thru our 24x7 hotline (+632) 8631-8000 or email us via callcenter@bdo.com.ph.

Cherry Cares by MSN Foundation Inc. rolls out donations for victims of typhoon Agaton

With the devastation that ensued from the onslaught of Typhoon Agaton, Cherry Cares by MSN Foundation Inc. takes heed and reaches out to residents that continue to bear up against the aftermath of the said disaster.

Mine Heart Tantoy, RSW (left), Cherry Cares by MSN Foundation Inc. Program Officer with Silva Francisco, RSW (right), Baybay City Senior High School Evacuation Center Camp Manager during the turnover of donations

The foundation went to the severely hit city of Baybay, Leyte and the municipality of Abuyog, Leyte to donate rice, water, canned goods, biscuits, coffee, instant noodles, and blankets to families and individuals affected and still recovering from the typhoon.

“Unfortunate events like this call for and inspire the spirit of Bayanihan from within each of us. Upon learning of the impact of the typhoon, we immediately mobilized help to the most vulnerable communities specifically in the Visayas islands,” says Agnes Conopio, PR and CSR Head of CHERRY.

Among the recipients were the Municipal Evacuation Center, Abuyog Community College, Baybay City Senior High School, and Baybay Night High School which currently serve as temporary shelters to the displaced residents. The initiative was also made possible with the assistance of AGIMAT Partylist.

Barangay representatives that assisted with the checking and inventory of the donated goods

“On the ground, it is incontestable that the areas affected are still in the process of recovery. A lot of efforts are still needed so we encourage everyone to work hand and hand in helping our kababayan bounce back from the dire straits that they are currently in,” shares Mine Heart Tantoy, RSW, Program Officer, Cherry Cares by MSN Foundation Inc.

As part of its Disaster Response and Relief Operations Program, Cherry Cares by MSN Foundation Inc. is always at the forefront of relief initiatives in times of disaster. During the last quarter of 2021 until early this year, the foundation also consistently deployed aid to Odette-hit provinces, in the form of food packs and other essentials.

Paradise Rising finds new home in KROMA Entertainment

Paradise Rising, a global platform that brings rising Filipino talents to the forefront of local and international youth culture, has found a new home in KROMA Entertainment.

It is now home in the music division of KROMA, a tradigital entertainment company passionate about creators, talent, content, and technology. KROMA is backed by leading digital solutions platform Globe.

The music label, a Filipino sister label of Asian-American media company 88rising, has been instrumental in putting the Philippines on the global music map amid the pandemic. It expands the presence of artists of Filipino descent through artist development, music distribution, and music rights management.

"Only two years since its launch, Paradise Rising has been true to its ambition of providing a platform for Filipino talent to be recognized on the global music stage. Now the names Ylona Garcia and Guapdad 4000 can be heard offshore, with respectable brands trusting them and millions of fans worldwide listening. This is just the beginning. 2022 will see a more powerful and border-breaking music experience,” said Denise Seva, Head of LiveMNL and Music at KROMA.

Filipino-American hip hop sensation Guapdad 4000 was the first artist signed by the young label. Guapdad 4000 is also the first Paradise Rising artist to release a full-length project through the 1176 album, in collaboration with Grammy Award-winning Filipino-American producer !LLMIND.

Guapdad 4000 is hailed for his talent, creativity, and versatility. He already has a Grammy nomination, a number of viral singles, and tours.

On the other hand, Filipino-Australian singer-actress Ylona Garcia released her debut single “All That” with Paradise Rising in March 2021, followed by “Don’t Go Changing” in September.

Her newest single, “Entertain Me,” is the theme song for Neon, the new Filipino agent in Valorant, the popular first-person shooter game of Riot Games. It is her biggest release so far, with 14 million streams on Spotify and 4 million views on YouTube.

Ylona also performed at the Head in The Clouds 3 Festival, an annual music festival organized by 88rising, as she continues to carve a name for herself internationally.

Paradise Rising was launched in 2020 with the debut mixtape “semilucent,” featuring five local artists Kiana Valenciano, Massiah, Jason Dhakal, Fern., and Leila Alcasid, who specialize in different music genres.

It returned with a sophomore five-track EP “semilucent 2” in 2021, with a brand-new roster of talented artists. They are Filipino-Canadian R&B duo MANILA GREY, Filipino R&B singers Steven Peregrina and daze, rapper Curtismith, and Filipino-American artist Christian Alexander. The EP also includes a collaboration between Filipino-American producer Manila Killa and Malaysian singer-songwriter Yuna.

Paradise Rising is determined to continue putting the spotlight on Filipino music and artists to establish them in the West and throughout the world.

To learn more about KROMA and Paradise Rising, visit https://www.kroma.ph.

Why do you need the Cherry Home Smart Air Purifier SAP 600 in your home?

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, air purifiers became more popular and almost every household clamored to get one. But it isn’t one of those overhyped fads that eventually faded into the background as these New Normal heroes are indeed worthy of the buzz. As we stay longer into the New Normal, this essential only grew a lot better, having more features that prove them worthy to be part of our household.

As CHERRY takes your health and safety to the next level, it continuously introduces air purifiers that proudly come head-to-head with other choices available in the market, one of which is the Cherry Home Smart Air Purifier SAP 600.

Similar to its predecessors, this new air purifier is capable of eliminating up to 99% of SARS-COV2 (COVID) and other airborne viruses and is similarly well-equipped with an H13 HEPA Filter. As CHERRY is committed to providing your loved ones with maximum protection, this essential is also strengthened with Washable Mesh Filter, Granular Activated Carbon Filter, and Built-In Ionizer. It efficiently keeps the air clean with a 350m³/h CADR and is capable of covering a 30 sqm room or area.

True to its name, it can be controlled and monitored via the Cherry Home application which can be downloaded for free on your Android and iOS smartphones. The Cherry Home Smart Air Purifier SAP 600 is currently available on a 10% discount until May 31, 2022. Get it for only P6,300 at:

Cherry Shop PH: www.cherryshop.com.ph

Xiaomi explores people, cultures and life of Southeast Asia

Embarks on a journey through the lens of Xiaomi 12 Series to Master Every Scene with four visual storytellers from Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand.

Xiaomi brings together four visual storytellers across Southeast Asia to share their passions and stories with the latest Xiaomi 12 Series. The campaign ‘Proactive Action’, produced by National Geographic Creative Works for Xiaomi, documents and raises awareness of causes that are close to the hearts of the storytellers, in an effort to create interest and preserve their existence. The stories are told through the eyes of a celebrated photographer from each country reflecting their local perspective - Gab Mejia from the Philippines, Annice Lyn from Malaysia, Sirachai “Shin” Arunrugstichai from Thailand, and Linh Pham from Vietnam.

KM Leong, General Manager for Southeast Asia of Xiaomi International shares, “We are excited to be collaborating with National Geographic Creative Works on this campaign as we celebrate the people, lives and cultures in Southeast Asia. Dubbed as the premium flagship of Xiaomi, Xiaomi 12 Pro can beautifully capture the visual stories of each explorer that will be a part of this campaign with its pro-grade triple 50MP camera array, complemented with Xiaomi’s advanced AI algorithm. We look forward to seeing how the featured National Geographic Photographers will master every scene.”

Proactive Action will feature a series of photos and a short video to highlight the different themes chosen by each explorer, where the Xiaomi 12 Pro will put in tests of its triple 50MP pro-grade camera lenses, highlighting especially new features such as ProFocus and Ultra Night Video. The campaign encompasses a wide array of social, cultural and environmental themes that are close to each explorers’ hearts.

Gab Mejia (Philippines)

Gab embarks on a journey to document the cultural and natural aspect of the Mountain People of the Cordilleras (the highest mountain range in the Northern Philippines), as well as to highlight on the theme and importance of cultural and natural heritage preservation.

Annice Lyn (Malaysia)

Annice documents the work of the Wayang Kulit master, traditionally known as puppet shadow-play. Capturing behind-the-scenes moments of the tradition, the craftsmanship of making the various puppets, and the performances. Annice hopes to share the social and cultural importance of bringing families and communities together raising awareness of this art form, whilst preserving it for the future generations to come.

Sirachai “Shin” Arunrugstichai (Thailand)

Shin explores one of the largest remaining mangrove forest of eastern Thailand at Prasae Estuary. Capturing the successful results of conservation efforts that prevent the degradation of this natural wonder and head toward the path of recovery. Shin portrays the rich biodiversity of this place while also shows the intertwining relationships of the local community and its rich natural resources.

Linh Pham (Vietnam)

Linh gets to know Ho Chi Minh City’s culture riches by exploring the its hidden corners not found in travel guides. Using his senses and keen eye to look beyond the mundane, Linh ventures through an unnamed coffee shop under the bridge, a museum with million-year-old specimens, a charming neighborhood blended with Vietnamese and Chinese heritage, and a peaceful fishing island with the hope to preserve the city’s legacy and share it with the world.

Celebrating life and culture in SEA

As part of the campaign, Xiaomi will be holding a photography contest called Xiaomi Photography Academy: A Celebration of People, Life, and Culture across Southeast Asia for those who want to showcase their skills and share the fascinating parts of their lives and culture. The photo contest runs from May 14 until June 14, 2022 and is open to individuals who own a Redmi or Xiaomi phone. Participants are encouraged to take the best photos that represent the theme.

A Xiaomi Smart Package (Mi TV P1 55", Mi Soundbar, Xiaomi Watch S1, Mi Standing Fan 2) is up for grabs for the Grand Prize Winner alongside being named as a Xiaomi Photography Ambassador. Four consolation prize winners will be named and will take home Xiaomi Buds 3.

Winners will be announced on June 17, 2022. For more information on the terms and conditions of the contest, stay tuned at Xiaomi Philippines social media pages.

Learning to Master Every Scene from the Masters

Photography enthusiasts who want to learn from the master, can get hands-on experience during the Xiaomi Photography Academy Masterclass to be held at the Masungi Georeserve on May 14, 2022.

The free-to-enter masterclass is open for all Xiaomi 12 Series users and they will get a chance to meet and learn from Gab Mejia, a National Geographic Photographer, who has been using the Xiaomi 12 Pro to take scenic photographs. Participants of the masterclass also stand a chance to win a Xiaomi Mi-stery Box after the program.

Interested participants may sign up via this link. Qualified participants shall receive the full event details.

This is the first time where Xiaomi works with National Geographic Creative Works in Southeast Asia to produce illuminating work through the lens of Xiaomi 12 Pro.

Xiaomi 12 Series is the latest premium flagship series by Xiaomi featuring two groundbreaking devices: Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi 12. Designed to empower users around the world with a cutting-edge videography studio and entertainment powerhouse, Xiaomi 12 Series delivers impressive advancements in Xiaomi’s AI algorithm, flagship processing power, and an all-round elevated experience. Xiaomi 12 Series enables users to record studio-quality shots no matter the scenario, be it challenging lighting conditions or moving objects – boasting a pro-grade triple camera array that stars a massive 50MP main wide-angle camera, with 8K recording capabilities.

For more information on the collaboration with National Geographic and Xiaomi 12 Series, please stay tuned to Xiaomi Philippines Facebook Page.

Cleaning Your Way to a Happy Mother's Day: Clorox Philippines helps you wrap the gift of a clean home

Mother’s Day is celebrated on different days in many parts of the world. And just like how you usually prepare for any season, you are probably glued to your screen searching for the best gift for your mom. And, with just a few clicks, you will get suggestions like “72 Unique Gifts for Moms” or “Flowers for Moms.”

A fragrant bouquet, a silky dress, a designer purse, a new ceramic dinnerware, or plant pots may excite her, but what if you give something beyond these usual gift items? What if you surprise her by showing your love and appreciation? After all, actions speak louder than words. This Mother’s Day, the best gift you can give might be a clean, virus-free home!

With all the household chores and the time she devotes to her family every day, she has less time for herself. The gift of a clean and organized home lifts a heavy load on her shoulder, giving her more time to bond with her family and do the things she loves. In fact, a survey conducted by The Clorox Company revealed that 80 percent of people felt more relaxed and 60 percent felt less stressed in a clean home.

Indeed, cleaning your sweet abode is a tedious job. Your mom can attest to that. Worry no more because you’ve got a partner!

Clorox Philippines, one of the country’s leading providers of cleaning and disinfecting products, is your partner in giving that tough power against germs and tender love to your mom!

Ready to wrap your present? Get yourself the Clorox Disinfecting Bleach. Not only does it clean your bathroom walls, floors, and sink, it also kills up to 99.9% of germs, including the COVID-19 virus. Going with it hand in hand is the Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaner. With a bleaching power that destroys tough stains and kills germs, it leaves your toilet clean and shiny. With scents ranging from lavender to lemon, it also delivers a refreshing fragrance in your toilet bowl.

Most of the time, your mom spends a lot of time cooking in the kitchen. So now, it is your time to tidy things up! With all the delicate surfaces in the kitchen, you need a reliable partner to do the job. Clorox Disinfecting All-Purpose Cleaner is perfect for various surfaces, such as synthetic marble, stainless steel, glazed ceramic tile, plastic, glazed porcelain, and sealed granite.

Clorox Expert Disinfecting Wipes helps you with quick cleanup for items like gadgets and toys. And to put the ribbon on top, use Clorox Expert Disinfectant Spray for a 30-second sanitization of the soft and hard surfaces for a germ-free and odor-free home. (Follow Clorox Cleaners’ usage instructions as per label.)

"Having a clean home may be one of the best gifts you can give your mothers. We hope that with Clorox Cleaners, we can help Filipinos provide this heart-warming and perfect gift to moms out there. Let’s make this special occasion more memorable for mothers." said Monique Gonzales, marketing manager for Southeast Asia at Clorox International.

It’s time to reciprocate your mom’s labor with your labor of love. Not just on a particular day, but every day.

Santé Barley MaxNZ shares the best time to take it to enjoy its healthy goodness

Planning to Drink Barley?

Nowadays, more and more people are pursuing a healthier lifestyle to achieve and maintain a healthy body that can help fight off various sicknesses. And as we prioritize our health, some of us try to get fit through simple exercises or incorporate more fruits and vegetables into our daily diet.

However, not everyone gets the needed nutrition from what they eat. The good thing is that Santé, a premier natural and organic health and wellness product and services provider, offers everyone Santé Barley MaxNZ, a barley grass harvested at a young age and turned into a powdered drink and vegetable capsules.

It contains pure organic barley grass certified by New Zealand’s leading organic produce and products agency, BioGro. Rich in vitamins and minerals, such as Vitamin C, Vitamin A, calcium, protein, carotenoids, dietary fibers, phosphorus, potassium, and many more. It has all the requirements a human body needs for a healthy diet and helps boost a person’s immune system.

To give you an idea of when the perfect time is to drink the Santé Barley MaxNZ, Santé recommends these four:

Before taking your breakfast

You can safely drink the Santé Barley MaxNZ powdered drink or capsule any time of the day. However, the best time to have a glass of this vitamin-rich supplement is before eating your breakfast. It can fill your body with nutrients and be easily absorbed by your digestive system. On the other hand, you can take the Santé Barley MaxNZ capsule before every meal.

When you want to reduce your weight

Those who start hitting the gym to get fit and buff know that it is inevitable to encounter muscle soreness and fatigue and experience low energy to complete the workout properly. And because Santé Barley MaxNZ is packed with various nutrients, it can help supply you with energy while being low on calories.

Furthermore, it has plenty of fiber that helps make you feel full for an extended period, which is why it is essential for those trying to lose some weight.

When you want to manage your cravings

As Santé Barley MaxNZ is an abundant source of fiber and keeps you feeling fuller for some time with no added calories, it helps you to prevent caving into your unhealthy cravings.

In addition, it uses Stevia, a natural substitute for sugar. It has little to no calories and does not add excess carbs to your diet. While it aids in keeping you in shape, it also decreases your chance of having heart disease, acne, Type 2 diabetes, and other diseases due to a high-sugar diet.

When you want to live a healthier lifestyle

Santé Barley MaxNZ contains different vitamins and minerals that can deliver various benefits for you and even your family. For instance, its Vitamin C content can help strengthen your immune system. It also has Vitamin A to aid in maintaining your eyesight, calcium to assist in fortifying your bones, and many more. There is no doubt that it is one of the best ways to help you kickstart your journey towards a healthier lifestyle.

A more accessible Barley supplement

If you are wondering where you can buy Santé Barley MaxNZ to have a taste of its healthy goodness, Santé brings you another piece of great news. Aside from being available in Watsons, Mercury Drugstore, and Southstar Drug, you can now get it at local drugstores, such as Rose Pharmacy, nationwide.

“As we continue to develop healthy products, we, at Santé, are committed to promoting good health by making it more accessible to every Filipino. That is why we are also pushing our products to be available in drugstores, convenience stores, and supermarkets. We hope that this helps Filipinos achieve a healthy lifestyle and live to the max,” said Joey Marcelo, chief executive officer of Santé.

Santé Barley MaxNZ and other Santé products are organic health and wellness products offered by Santé, known for developing a comprehensive selection of everyday barley-based products. They are designed to improve people’s quality of life to live more and do more.

To learn more about Santé Barley MaxNZ and other Santé products, visit its social media pages: (FB: @barleymaxofficial or IG: @santebarleymax)

Travel Green: Explore Banwa Private Island at its greenest

Green season is every frequent traveler’s best kept secret. It is the perfect opportunity to explore Banwa Private Island where nature is in full bloom.

Green season means drizzles in the warm and sunny mornings, ideal for swimming, hiking, nearby island adventures and outdoor activities. The cool,. fresh breeze make the days more relaxing, finding paradise in whatever you do.

Set in a pristine marine sanctuary in North-eastern Palawan, Banwa Private Island boasts stunning beachfront villas wrapped in the shade of palm trees and tucked in lush vegetation. Architecturally designed to sit in harmony with nature, each villa truly offers the luxury of space for a pure tropical hideaway. Wake up to the gentle hum of the waves, with the sun gleaming through the private veranda offering unobstructed views of the endless turquoise waters.

Plan your island escape as Banwa Private Island offers a seamless, attractive all-inclusive Green Season rates starting May 2022. For more information and enquiries, please contact the Reservations team through mobile/WhatsApp: +639178882864, send an email to reservations@banwaprivateisland.com, or visit www.banwaprivateisland.com.

World Vision’s “Reasons Campaign” gives children a reason to hope

After two years living with COVID-19, cases have declined and most people are now adjusting as quarantine regulations are easing under the new normal. However, the effects of the pandemic can still be felt around the world, especially among the most vulnerable populations.

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, there are 3.53 million out-of-school children and youth in the country, with 597,000 child laborers working in hazardous or harmful conditions. These children are more at risk to the negative effects of the pandemic, and now more than ever, there’s a reason to help them.

In line with this, World Vision in the Philippines launched the “Reasons Campaign” aiming to raise awareness and rally support for children through the organization’s sponsorship program. With the urgent need to help one another through the worst humanitarian crisis in decades, each of us has the ability to care for those around us, especially those who are more vulnerable and less able to seek the assistance that they need.

“Through the Reasons Campaign, World Vision encourages people to make a lasting difference in children’s lives. It is our prayer that God will continue to bless you, and we thank you for being with us in bringing hope, joy and justice for all children,” said Rommel V. Fuerte, National Director of World Vision Development Foundation.

There have never been more reasons to sponsor a child than today, and you can be one of the reasons to give them hope. Through World Vision's Reasons Campaign, the organization aims to support and empower children and communities in the country. For more information on how you can help secure a child's future today, visit www.worldvision.org.ph/reasons.

The Perfect Audio Companion that Keeps Up with Busy Moms: Soundcore’s Liberty 3 Pro

This pair of noise-cancelling earbuds is Soundcore’s best-sounding earbuds ever!

The Liberty 3 Pro, Soundcore’s best-sounding earbuds, does not compromise style and comfort.

 

Manila, Philippines — Riddle me this: Who has the same 24 hours as everyone else, possibly has greater responsibility than a superhero but still somehow manages to get things done, sometimes multiple things at once?

 

You guessed right: Mothers!

 

Superheroes may be all the rage these days, but let’s face it, looking after the home, pursuing a career, and conceiving and taking care of children, all while also doing the job of a daughter, sister, friend and confidante require more than superpowers. For this high-demand job, they need a partner that can keep up.

 

Keeping up with her busy schedule

Moms need an audio partner that’s just as hard-working and reliable.

 

Moms are masters of the art of multitasking. Juggling career and home, helping kids with their schoolwork, looking after their husband, attending meetings for work, cooking and doing chores, managing social obligations … they can accomplish anything they set their heart to.

 

Help them focus and finish their lists of things to do for the day with an audio partner that is as dependable. Soundcore’s Liberty 3 Pro delivers high-fidelity audio that makes for a rich listening experience without distracting the user from the task at hand. This means moms can enjoy their favorite playlist while finishing a deadline or attending to a chore.

 

The Liberty 3 Pro packs Astria Coaxial Acoustic Architecture 2.0 (ACAA 2.0), Soundcore’s latest coaxial technology driver technology, to deliver golden sound quality with high and low frequencies directly to the user’s ears without interference or distortion. The earbuds have six built-in microphones and an AI noise reduction algorithm that filters out background noise and enhances voice in real-time, enabling the user to hear and be heard clearly during calls. Online or virtual meetings, be they for work, school PTAs or catch up with friends, no longer need to be troublesome with the Liberty 3 Pro.

 

The Liberty 3 Pro keeps up with moms’ demanding schedules. A single charge delivers up to 8 hours of use, and this can be extended to 32 hours with the charging case.

 

Keeping up with her well-deserved me time    

After a long day of videoconferences, household chores and everything else in between, mothers deserve a private and quiet time to relax, collect their thought, even recharge for the next day. Who wouldn’t want to turn off the noises of the world for a few minutes and hum along some favorite tunes while drinking a warm cup of coffee or sipping wine? Or catch up with friends and families over a video call and share stories and laughter.

 

The Liberty 3 Pro has a detailed and ultra-wide immersive soundstage for strong and deep bass and treble increased by 460 percent, making it even more luscious for that detail-rich audio experience. The mids have also been enhanced by 150 percent, making human speech a lot clearer for those meeting and calls. The tailored active noise cancelling and enhanced HearID technology adapt to noise levels in the surroundings and analyze in-ear pressure to create a personalized noise cancelling profile.

 

The earbuds also feature a multi-mode transparency, with several choices of how much ambient noise to hear. The busy mom can choose to enhance human voices while reducing background noise, increase volume of human voices or go fully transparent.

 

For moms who enjoy podcasts, the Liberty 3 Pro ensures every sound effect, whisper and sigh that make up the story or essence of the audio show can be fully experienced. The Liberty 3 Pro supports LDAC mode, transferring three times more data and preserving details and sound quality when paired with a compatible device.

 

Keeping up with her style and demand for comfort

For moms constantly on the go, an audio partner that does not die mid-call or fall off during a morning walk or night jog is a must. So is one that is comfortable to use and complements her style. Compromising style for comfort, or vice versa, just won’t do.

 

The earbuds are ergonomically shaped and have built-in ear pressure relief to combat wearing fatigue. There are multiple sizes of liquid silicone ear tips and ear wings to choose from for a strong seal and secure grip for when binge-watching favorite shows or having an impromptu dance-off with the whole fam.

 

The Liberty 3 Pro comes in four trendy colors -- Midnight Black, Frost White, Fog Gray and Dusk Purple – to suit every mom’s mood or vibe. Even better, no more earbuds that do not match one’s OOTD!

 

These earbuds also come with an easy-to-use app that lets not-so-tech-savvy moms explore the wide selection of equalizer modes, activate 3D surround sound for immersive listening, customize touch controls and more.

 

Soundcore’s best-sounding earbuds ever, the Liberty 3 Pro is the result of Soundcore’s dedication to create a premium listening experience for its customers. Developed in collaboration with 20 Grammy-winning sound producers, the earbuds retail for Php8,995 and are available on Anker’s website and on Soundcore Global’s official Lazada store.