Your best summer unfolds with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4, new limited edition colors available for pre-order starting April 14

Just in time for the season, Samsung is bringing a stylish new update to everyone’s favorite foldable, the Galaxy Z Flip4, with its new limited edition colors, making it the perfect companion for all your summer adventures.

Exclusive to the 256GB variant, the Galaxy Z Flip4 will be offered in two new bespoke colorways. The sophisticated Indigo Black dons green and blue glass panels with a black metal frame, while the equally chic White Gold features yellow and white glass panels with a gold frame.

With new colors added to the mix, trend-savvy fashionistas have more stylish options to choose from, aside from the previously available Bora Purple, Graphite, Pink Gold, Blue. The selection of colors perfectly accentuates the Galaxy Z Flip4’s refined overall design with its slimmer hinge, straightened edges, contrasting hazed back glass, and glossy metal frames.

While you're at it, make sure to utilize the Galaxy Z’s hand-free selfie or “Flex Cam” feature to easily share your summer outfits and adventures for memories that will last a lifetime. Capture summer nights in vivid detail with the Galaxy Z Flip4’s Nightography features on the rear and wide camera or through video with enhanced OIS and VDIS for better stabilization and with its Super Night solution to minimize noise.

However you choose to spend your summer, the Galaxy Z Flip4 is one trendy addition to your barkada to take on any adventure. Whether you're spending your days lounging on the beach or embarking on thrilling escapades, the Galaxy Z Flip4 has got you covered. Its new design features a splash-resistant coating, so you can relax without worrying about water damage during beach trips. But that's not all—the Galaxy Z Flip4 is incredibly durable. It's the only flip phone on the market with an IPX8 rating, and it's made with exclusive Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus®+ and an Armor Aluminum hinge frame – Samsung’s toughest aluminum frame. This phone is built to last, and you can trust that it will withstand even the most rugged outdoor excursions. And with Samsung Care+, you can spend your summer exploring and remain worry-free!

But summer style doesn’t mean compromising on performance. The Galaxy Z Flip4 plays hard but works hard too with its 4nm Snapdragon processor, which helps it run seamlessly through your different tasks. With the Galaxy Z Flip4, you can keep up with anything you need to do while on the go no matter how your summer unfolds.

The new Galaxy Z Flip4 256GB in Indigo Black and White Gold will be available for pre-order at PHP 62,990, starting April 14 until April 30, 2023. Get these stylish flip phones during the pre-order period to enjoy freebies of up to PHP 23,500. This includes a FREE Galaxy Buds2 Pro worth PHP 12,990, along with a 1-year Samsung Care+ coverage, and a clear cover. Pre-order will be offered via samsung.com, Samsung Experience Stores and other authorized stores nationwide. Claiming will be on May 12, 2023 onwards.

For more information, visit https://www.samsung.com/ph/.

Mercato Centrale‘s Chill And Grill is back to Paseo De Roxas with Tastemakers #TaraMercatoTayo

Summer has finally arrived and Mercato Centrale is back for another month at Paseo De Roxas with the 2nd leg of Tastemakers.

The partnership between Mercato Centrale, Make-It-Makati and Imaginarium Creatives promises to bring Tastemakers up a level.

The Tastemakers event will be serving and showing its unique lineup of food merchants along Paseo De Roxas St. by the Ayala Triangle Gardens, respectively, closing the street to traffic on April 15-16, 2023 from 5:30PM to 12AM free admission. A short drive of Ayala Avenue, and Makati Avenue is where to find the venue.

Come and see food market giants cater to all your food cravings, best enjoyed with an ice-cold beer from Heineken while you gaze your eyes upon the vintage car selections from Vintage Cars Philippines.

El Chupacabra Salmon HQ

The Makati Street Meet will be held every month, Saturday to Sunday of every 1st Payday weekend. A few of their vendor partners to look out for, ranging from frozen cheesecakes, gourmet ulam, artisan coffee and sandwiches, cajun prawns and takoyaki are: Crave It, Tuna Town, Takoichi, Prawnstar PH, Karabella, El Chupacabra, Salmon HQ etc.

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ABOUT MERCATO CENTRALE

Mercato Centrale is a destination lifestyle food market that delivers a wide variety of great and unique tasting food, organic, pastry, and beverage products that are one-of-a-kind.

It was inspired by the vibrant food markets of Mercato Centrale in Italy, Boroughs market in London as well as the hawker-type market in the bustling night markets of Hong Kong, Singapore, and Thailand.

They incubated many great food concepts that have successfully 'graduated' from the market and have grown and became successful themselves, including Manang's Chicken, Mamalou's, Shawarma Bros, Brasas, Bawai's, Merry Moo, Sunrise Buckets, Tokyo Tempura and many more.

It was also the only food market in the Philippines mentioned in the World Atlas of Street Food published in 2017.

All of the vendors in their markets undergo a rigorous vetting process by participating in a 'Taste Test' regularly.

Moreover, Mercato Centrale together with the industry's top players has already developed a Restaurant Business Network— a network of strategic partners (mentorship, product development, food and equipment suppliers, HR, business permits, micro-financing and financial literacy, accounting and taxation, payment gateways, brand management, digital marketing, packaging and design, food safety and hygiene) that help food startup businesses become sustainable, successful and scalable.

Website: https://favorites.mercatocentrale.ph/

Spotify launches 2023 RADAR Philippines, amplifying Filipino artists and breaking down borders

 

Spotify strengthens its ongoing commitment to Filipino music with the unveiling of the 2023 RADAR artists slate for the Philippines. The global audio platform’s line-up of artists includes fresh P-Pop groups Alamat, VXON, and G22, Hip-Hop trio PLAYERTWO and female artist DENȲ, R&B talent Illest Morena, breakthrough solo acts Paul Pablo, Kenaniah, and Paolo Sandejas, and RADAR returnees mrld, BINI, and KAIA. RADAR, Spotify’s global program that supports emerging artists by helping them reach new audiences, is now in its third year.

“The growth of RADAR is a testament to a global appetite for local music. From soloists to groups, P-Pop to Hip-Hop, each of these artists across genres have displayed such talent; where they have seen new fans beyond the Philippines! This is just the beginning, and we’re so excited to introduce all of them to a broader fan base through RADAR Philippines 2023,” said Kossy Ng, Head of Music Spotify Asia.

Witnessing the growth of local music, Alamat, an up-and-coming P-Pop group, expressed their pride, “This reflects the talent of Filipino artists, who continuously explore new sounds and styles. It is rewarding to be part of a cultural movement that is gaining traction not just in the Philippines, but also among international audiences.”

Spotify driving discovery of emerging Pinoy artists and local genres

Spotify shines a spotlight on local creators through its platform and programs, noting the increasing popularity of diverse music across the country. PLAYERTWO, a Hip-Hop group hailing from Davao, shared, “We incorporate our roots and background in our music through the themes and visuals of our projects, an example would be a snippet of Bisaya in the intro of our song ‘THAT'S MY BABY’.”

To empower artists at every stage of their careers, Spotify provides tools such as Spotify for Artists, where creators gain insight into their own music and fan base. “Spotify continues to be instrumental to our growth in many ways. From boosting awareness in different countries to empowering us to know our listeners better, we can connect with our listeners in a deeper way” continues PLAYERTWO.

Borderless access for Filipino artists

Pinoy artists are breaking through beyond the Philippine borders with the help of Spotify’s year-long playlisting, marketing initiatives, and borderless reach. In the past year, the RADAR Philippines recorded streams from 43 countries, promoting discovery of featured artists to listeners across the world.

Returning RADAR artist, mrld, saw a 160% increase in listeners in the past year, reaching international shores including U.S.A., India, and Malaysia. The singer-songwriter even broke through the top charts in Indonesia. “Spotify RADAR helps so many artists, including myself, to be heard by a lot of people. Through Spotify, my fans can connect with me and music in just a click.”

“I am grateful that we are part of RADAR, knowing that Spotify is one of the biggest audio streaming platforms. We look forward to releasing more songs, and hope that our supporters will keep on loving it and play it on repeat.” adds Alamat

Available both on Free and Premium, get to know these emerging Filipino artists through exclusive interviews and never-berfore-seen content on RADAR Philippines. From energetic hits like Boomerang, to groovy synth pop like Bahala Na, Spotify’s RADAR Philippines is this year’s mixtape on repeat!

Save the date: April 16 is Mang Inasal National Halo-Halo Blowout

Mang Inasal, the country’s Grill Expert, is calling all halo-halo lovers to join the biggest Halo-Halo celebration this April 16 (Sunday) through the Mang Inasal National Halo-Halo Blowout happening at over 500 Mang Inasal stores nationwide.

As part of its year-long 20th anniversary celebration, the Mang Inasal National Halo-Halo Blowout will offer a ₱20 discount for the Mang Inasal Extra Creamy Halo-Halo Small, bringing down the price to only P49! The one-day promo will be available exclusively for dine-in and takeout.

“The Mang Inasal National Halo-Halo Blowout celebrates the Filipinos’ love for halo-halo and the special bonding moments of families and friends who enjoy it,” said Mang Inasal Business Unit Head Mike V. Castro. “On April 16, we invite all our customers to visit our stores and be delighted by the Mang Inasal Extra Creamy Halo-Halo. Solid na sa Sangkap, Extra Creamy pa kaya siguradong magugustuhan ito ng ating mga kababayan.”

For almost two decades now, Mang Inasal Extra Creamy Halo-Halo has been a favorite dessert among customers who consider it the best tasting halo-halo because of its creaminess. Aside from Extra Creamy Halo-Halo, Mang Inasal also offers Crema de Leche Halo-Halo.

Don’t miss the Mang Inasal National Halo-Halo Blowout this April 16 and celebrate a “Mas Macrema” summer at all Mang Inasal stores across the country.

Want more Mang Inasal exclusives NOW? Visit www.manginasal.com for the latest updates, https://manginasaldelivery.com.ph for delivery deals, and follow Mang Inasal on social media!

HONOR to open first experience store in SM Fairview on April 15

Win an HONOR smartphone, get a chance to meet Sanya Lopez, and have a first look at the Limited Edition HONOR X9a 5G Midnight Black!

Viral phone brand, HONOR Philippines, has announced another big milestone with the opening of its first-ever experience store in SM Fairview, 3/F Cyberzone on April 15, 2023. In celebration of this feat, HONOR will throw exclusive offers, exciting prizes up for grabs, and a chance to meet HONOR star and GMA Artist, Sanya Lopez.

“The long wait is finally over! HONOR fans have asked for it and we heard them loud and clear. We are proud to share that our first-ever experience store in SM Fairview will open its doors to consumers starting April 15,” said Stephen Cheng, HONOR Philippines Vice President. “And we will not stop there. In our pursuit to provide the best service to our consumers, expect more stores to be opened nationwide,” Cheng continued.

The opening of HONOR’s first experience store in the Philippines is the perfect opportunity for interested buyers to experience first-hand the existing offers of the leading smart device provider. From its top-of-the-line smartphones – HONOR X, H, and Magic Series – to its other dependable devices – HONOR MagicBook X Laptops, HONOR Pad 8, and HONOR smartwatches, quality technology has now become more accessible to more people.

Due to popular demand, the Limited Edition HONOR X9a 5G Midnight Black will also be launched during the store opening. This crowd-favorite sports a 120Hz Premium OLED Curved Display bringing users a large screen with an impressive screen-to-body ratio. HONOR X9a 5G has an impressive 64 MP Super Triple Camera and a 2-Day Battery Life.

For more information and announcements, you may visit HONOR’s website www.hihonor.com or social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorphilippines/) and TikTok: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines).

917Ventures’ launches new revolutionary real estate marketplace Housify Fast-growing platform offers vetted listings, white glove service

Globe’s wholly-owned corporate venture builder 917Ventures has launched Housify, a revolutionary real estate marketplace that instantly matches property buyers with trusted listings through verified sellers, a seamless inquiry process, and an easy-to-use website.

"We aim to make the property buying experience hassle-free for Filipinos and provide an avenue where buyers can conveniently search for properties that match their preferences and budget. We offer both brokers and buyers a high level of service, and those looking to invest in property will have peace of mind as we are the only Philippine marketplace with a roster of vetted sellers,” said Ina Gervacio, Housify Entrepreneur in Residence, who shared her thoughts about the platform's mission.

Housify caters to various segments of property buyers, including working millennials looking for condos in central business districts, families searching for their dream homes, and investors exploring vacant lots in nearby provinces. 

What sets the company apart from other real estate marketplaces is its no-duplicate policy, which ensures that listings are served on a first-come, first-served basis.

Within a short span of two months, Housify has successfully partnered with 95 brokerage firms and sellers, adding more than 2,000 verified listings to its database. Ayala Land, Alveo Land, Property Plus, Sui Realty, Presello, and Ledesma Properties are some renowned brokerage firms that have already joined forces with Housify.

Housify is committed to expanding its reach and is actively seeking to partner with more brokerage firms in the coming months to further scale its operations.

To find the perfect property on Housify, users may browse the platform's listings on www.housify.ph/properties and use the filter function to streamline preferences. Once the property is selected, users can fill out their basic information such as name, email address and contact number, and wait for the in-house specialist to contact them within 24-48 hours.

Housify also provides a cost-effective solution for brokers and property sellers as they can list their properties for free without any upfront cost. They will only be charged once they avail of marketing services and generate a minimum of three leads per month.

Housify is currently offering free property listing postings until April 30, 2023.  Those who want to take advantage of the platform's services may fill out their details at https://bit.ly/HousifySellerPromo.

For inquiries about partnerships with the platform, interested parties may email partnerships@housify.ph.

For more information on Housify and its services, visit www.housify.ph/properties,  send a message on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HousifyPhilippines,  or email  info@housify.ph.

World Vision brings sponsors and former sponsored children together for the first appreciation event this year 2023

The life you touch may just be the one sitting next to you. World Vision in the Philippines recently brought together over 100 sponsors and donors in a joyous and emotional gathering - the first face-to-face Loyal Donor Appreciation Event since the pandemic.

Held in Quezon City and hosted by World Vision Education Technical Program Manager Geomel Jetonzo and GMA news anchor Mav Gonzales, the event celebrated the generosity and loyalty of sponsors who have and are still supporting World Vision’s child sponsorship program. Over 50 sponsors were recognized for their exceptional support, having sponsored children for five, 10, 15, 20, and 25 years!

World Vision team and loyal child sponsors proudly stand together for the children

Marie Demafelis - a child sponsor for 25 years and former Strategy Management Director of WVDF – feels grateful for the opportunity to help transform the lives of the most vulnerable children. “Over the years, I’ve attended many Loyal Sponsors events. I encourage other sponsors to join as you can listen to the moving testimonies of all the children. You can see firsthand how you’re able to help them and make a difference in their lives,” she shared.

World Vision National Director Rommel Fuerte shares their recent success with the presentation of their annual report

In its 2022 Annual Report, World Vision shared that it reached 3,243,854 children. “We at World Vision are truly humbled and blessed to have received our sponsors and children’s unwavering trust, confidence, and loyalty as we implement our programs, projects, and advocacies through the Philippines, especially in the most difficult and vulnerable places,” shares Rommel Fuerte, National Director of World Vision in the Philippines. “This event is a very special one as we'd like to take this time to express our sincerest, heartfelt thank yous’ and gratitude to our dearest sponsors and partners for their amazing commitment to child sponsorship.”

In a moving segment of the program, children who are registered under World Vision’s child sponsorship program as well as former sponsored children, led by Rear Admiral Armand Balilo of the Philippine Coast Guard, shared their stories of success and resilience, further inspiring guests.

“The Lord’s plan for us is to give us hope and a future. This is what World Vision’s program – as well as my sponsors – have given me. I thank all of you from the bottom of my heart for extending your grace and love to these children. Looking back, I can say with certainty that the Lord has, indeed, given me a future and hope,” shared Richard Supat, one of the organization’s former sponsored children.

 

To date, World Vision in the Philippines has an operational presence in 28 area programs with more than 56,000 registered children. If you’d like to become a sponsor and use your blessings, you can do so by simply donating Php 25 a day or Php 750 a month. Your generosity can help advance initiatives that focus on children’s education, health and nutrition, child protection, disaster preparedness, economic development, and more.

World Vision Resource Development Director Jun Godornes expresses his gratitude to loyal donors and sponsors.

In his closing remarks, Resource Development Director Jun Godornes emphasized how paying it forward benefits not only the sponsored children but the child sponsors as well. “If you are here, you are blessed. Thank you for being a channel for more blessings.”

Watch the event highlights here: https://youtu.be/Gz1Mjl0zDrQ

Become a proud World Vision Sponsor and read more about our initiatives at www.worldvision.org.ph.

Seize the Summer You Dasurv with 0% interest on select items through Home Credit!

 

Summer is here! Beach bums and backpackers are now getting ready for their beach trips, summer road trips, and halo-halo foodie moments to beat the heat. Make the most of this season and check off items from your summer bucket list of your home and travel essentials without breaking the bank.

Home Credit Philippines, the shopping partner of every Filipino, makes everyone’s summer shopping experience more meaningful and affordable through its wide selection of products offered at 0% interest monthly installment – the value for Summer You Dasurv!

Get those cooling appliances and trendy gadgets for your trips and summer essentials to make your vacations extra special through Home Credit’s biggest summer blowout! From March 23 to May 31, you can save and get 0% interest in home appliances and furniture, gadgets and electronics, motorcycle accessories and hardware, bicycles, and sports equipment, and more.

Summer Surprises You Dasurv!

Home Credit shares the most enjoyable summer experience and awesome surprises in-store for everyone. Watch out for interactive booths and social media contests with exciting prizes and giveaways under Home Credit’s biggest summer campaign.

If you are a fan of birthday party games, you probably joined the longest shout at least once in your life. Relive this moment literally and shout all you can at Home Credit’s Dasurv Ko ‘To Booth. Coming to areas near you, the booth is open to the public to accept the challenge, get a high score and a chance to win awesome prizes.

TikTokers! Get ready to create new ting ting tang moments and be part of Home Credit’s upcoming TikTok Hashtag Challenge featuring the Home Credit Dance. Get on your groove, practice your moves and look out for our influencer friends as they teach you how to dance the heat away.

To give back to its valued customers, Home Credit has prepared the biggest Para sa Best Summer Prizes on their official Facebook page where followers can get a chance to play and win big in their upcoming summer games. The contests go from guessing games to spot the hidden tags, easy right?

To capture the best travel-inspos this season, Home Credit soon shall launch Para sa Best Summer Destination featuring the country’s top summer spots courtesy of HCPLAY. This also entails exciting merchant collaborations and giveaways to watch out for!

More amazing surprises are up for all Home Credit customers. Don’t skip the fun in the sun and stay tuned for these awesome summer activities and announcements from Home Credit!  Download the My Home Credit App now or visit www.omecredit.phwww.homecredit.ph to check out the wide selection of items at an affordable cost and 0% interest rates to achieve the life and Summer You Dasurv!

Home Credit Philippines is a financing company duly licensed and supervised by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

"Oxygen has been delivered" : Black Knight First Ever Teaser Trailer Released

A World Without Order

A Knight Without Law

Netflix has released the first ever teaser trailer for the upcoming Korean dystopian series "Black Knight" starring Kim Woo-bin.

"Black Knight" begins streaming on Netflix this May 12.

About BLACK KNIGHT :

Black Knight is a post-apocalypse live action sci-fi series directed by Cho Ui-Seok, starring Kim Woo Bin, Song Seung-Heon, E-som & Kang You-Seok.

Set in a dystopian world, the series follows the journey of refugee Sa-wol, and the legendary deliveryman 5-8, as he takes on the all-powerful Cheonmyung Group in a dystopian version of Korea. 40 years ago, a comet impact left the Korean peninsula deserted and only 1% of the population survived. The country is ravaged by extreme air pollution, rendering it uninhabitable without an oxygen mask. The survival of humanity now depends on the Black Knights — and they’re far from your average delivery men.

Title: Black Knight

Based on: Webtoon ‘Delivery Knight’ (written by Lee Yoon-gyun)

Directed by: Cho Ui-seok

Written by: Cho Ui-seok

Starring: Kim Woo-bin, Song Seung-heon, Kang You-seok, Esom etc.

Produced by: PROJECT318

Distributed by: Netflix

Date: May 12, 2023

Website: www.netflix.com/BlackKnight

Liminal Partners with Figment to Offer Secure and User-Friendly Protocol Staking

MANILA PHILIPPINES- Liminal, a premier wallet infrastructure & custody solutions platform, has announced a collaboration with Figment, the leading provider of staking infrastructure, to offer users a way to earn protocol staking rewards while keeping their assets safe in a Liminal wallet. 

Liminal is venturing into the staking world through a partnership with Figment. Under this, support for Cosmos and Solana will go live, with Ethereum, Cardano, and Polkadot to be followed soon. Staking is now available on Liminal's platform, allowing clients to easily delegate their tokens and receive rewards with a high level of security and efficiency.

Why Staking?

Protocol Staking is a process in which token holders stake their tokens to help decentralize, secure, and maintain the health of blockchain networks. In return, users receive staking rewards directly from the network. As a reward for participating in the network, stakers receive a steady stream of rewards independent of underlying token prices.

Rahil Shaikh, Director of Blockchain Engineering at Liminal, says, “We are excited to partner with Figment to bring a seamless way to earn protocol staking rewards with assets secured in a Liminal wallet. This integration is an important step towards providing our users with a secure, efficient, and user-friendly way to earn rewards while maintaining the highest levels of security. We are committed to creating a better future of finance, and this partnership is another step towards that goal.”

Eva Lawrence, Head of EMEA at Figment, adds, “We are excited to be partnering with Liminal as they launch their institutional staking strategy. Both Liminal and Figment have security and compliance at the heart of the offerings, and we are pleased to work together to power Liminal’s staking offering. This partnership continues Figment’s growth as the trusted provider for staking services in Europe, Asia and globally.”

For more information, please visit the Liminal Website.

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About Figment:

Figment is a leading provider of staking infrastructure. Figment provides the most comprehensive staking solution for over 200 institutional clients, including exchanges, wallets, foundations, custodians, and large token holders, to earn rewards on their crypto assets. These clients rely on Figment’s institutional staking service, including rewards optimization, rapid API development, rewards reporting, partner integrations, and slashing protection. Figment is backed by industry experts, financial institutions, and our global team across twenty-three countries. This all leads to our mission to support the adoption, growth, and long-term success of the Web3 ecosystem. To learn more about Figment, please visit our website at figment.io

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About Liminal:

Liminal is an automated wallet infrastructure platform that offers robust security to digital assets. A SOC Type 2, ISO 27001 and 27701 certified organisation, Liminal, is based in Singapore. Liminal enables crypto-native companies to securely scale their digital asset operations through automated, plug-and-play wallet architecture. They provide a combination of multi-signature and multi-party computation (MPC) to provide secure, efficient, and compliant access to digital assets. Its operational excellence framework provides efficient fee management, transaction confirmation guarantees, seamless onboarding, and other wallet operations hence, saving businesses significant development costs. Liminal’s unified interface ensures the same wallet management experience across multiple blockchains. Its proprietary regulatory readiness program, which includes AML compliance, travel rule and a CCSS-compliant platform, helps projects fast-track their compliance journey. To learn more about Liminal, please visit our website- https://www.lmnl.app/

Wrestling Legend TAJIRI Set to Boost Manila Wrestling Federation’s Roster in Annual Extravaganza “MWF: Republika 2023”

Multi-time WWE Cruiserweight and Tag Team Champion faces rising Pinoy Wrestling star Jomar Liwanag at MWF’s biggest event in history

MANILA, Philippines – The Manila Wrestling Federation (MWF), the country’s rapidly growing athletic entertainment brand, once again delights Pinoy Wrestling fans with its annual spectacle MWF: Republika 2023 – boosted by the presence of WWE and ECW legend TAJIRI. The event will be held at Power Mac Center Spotlight PMCS Blackbox in Circuit Makati on April 30, Sunday, at 4:30 PM.

The “Japanese Buzzsaw” TAJIRI, who has won the WWE Cruiserweight Championship in multiple occasions as well as Tag Team Championship runs with fellow wrestling superstars Eddie Guerrero and William Regal, is set to compete in the ring with one of MWF’s rising stars – Bro. Jomar Liwanag. Liwanag has entertained the MWF fan community since his wrestling debut in 2017, via portraying his unforgettable comedic-yet-sinister character of a Pinoy religious zealot and cult leader.

Also headlining this year’s MWF: Republika is current MWF Pinoy Wrestling Champion Fabio Makisig, who will be defending the unique “Jeepney Belt” against fellow MWF pillar Nigel “Suplex” San Jose. Makisig has faced TAJIRI one-on-one twice in 2019 and had scored a win over the Japanese wrestling legend in their second encounter.

A special triple threat showcase is also set to bolster the event’s already high-profile line-up of matches – featuring “Mr. Philippine Wrestling” Jake De Leon and the “Queen of Philippine Wrestling” Crystal, who will be tested in the ring by Fil-Japanese wrestler Yappy from Japanese wrestling promotion Ice Ribbon.

MWF: Republika also features fan favorites such as El Katipunero with Super P, Aaron Liwanag with Bro.  Benny Soriano, CJ Serafin, Danny Zamora, Dabid Ravena, Khayl Sison, Migs Valdez with Frankie Thurteen, Razael, Ken Cifer, St. John Martin, Robin Sane and Main Maxx. Surprise special guests may also appear, alongside newcomers led by Chelsea Marie and Isaiah Valencia.

Tickets to MWF: Republika are available now at Ticket2Me. The event will later be uploaded in episodic form in MWF’s fan-exclusive channel on Gank. For more details, visit www.manilawrestling.com, or MWF’s social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter). Be part of the conversation by using MWF’s official hashtag: #PinoyWrestlingTayo.

 

LG Smiles back to the World with its new Brand Identity

With Reinvented Brand Strategy, Company Aims to Actively Communicate

With Customers Beyond Generations and Locations

 

 

 

SEOUL, April 12, 2023 — LG Electronics (LG) unveiled a new brand direction and visual identity, which will shed more light on the value of Life’s Good with a more dynamic and youthful look across all physical and digital customer touch points.

 

In the company’s new Brand Communication Guidelines shared with employees all around the world, LG outlined the new direction for the brand to be loved by customers across countries and generations, including Generation Z, and ultimately establish itself as an iconic brand. The Brand Communication Guidelines reiterate LG’s core values of ‘Uncompromising Customer Experience,’ ‘Human-centered Innovation’ and ‘Warmth to Power a Smile.’

 

The brand slogan, Life’s Good, encompasses the message of how the company enables its customers to enjoy a quality life and indulge in precious moments via LG products, services and communication. And, as the brand mission, the company has pursued Innovation for a Better Life, contributing to the shaping of a better life and future for the planet.

 

The newly established brand direction includes a revamp of LG’s visual identity, reinterpreting the existing warmth and sense of togetherness of the brand. The company aims to boost interaction with more customers through a new visual identity that adds vitality and interactive elements while putting a new spin on the existing brand image.

 

In the digital space, the company’s symbol will come to life, engaging customers with a new level of expressiveness. The brand symbol, composed of the letters ‘L’ and ‘G,’ can perform eight unique motions, including nodding, spinning and winking. With its new capabilities, the brand symbol can greet customers with a friendly smile or move along with background music on digital platforms in a variety of witty ways.

 

In addition to its signature LG Red color, the company will be using the more energetic LG Active Red across all customer contact points. Also, various gradient elements in LG Active Red, white and black were also introduced, offering variety as they can be applied according to the unique characteristic of each product or service.

 

The company also designed a new typeface for its Life’s Good brand slogan, which will be used more widely as a brand asset in product packaging. Cleverly integrated into the typeface are shapes inspired by various LG products.

 

 

LG’s new brand strategy not only strengthens the company’s unique identity, but signals its willingness and capacity to evolve with generations, along with its unmatched commitment to innovating customer experiences all around the globe. The company plans to utilize its one-of-a-kind brand asset at all customer contact points globally throughout the year.

 

“Having a strong, consistent brand strategy enables us to better communicate our value proposition and unique identity, which harmonically blends innovation and warmth,” said William Cho, CEO of LG Electronics. “Implementing the new brand strategy, LG aims to become an iconic brand that resonates with consumers transcending generations and locations.”

For more details, follow @LGPhilippines on Facebook and @LGPhilippines on Instagram. LG products are available in all authorized dealers nationwide both in-store and online. Visit lg.com/ph for a complete list of our retail partners. You can also visit LG's Official Flagship Stores in Lazada and Shopee.

 

Capture Life’s Awesome Moments: How Samsung Galaxy A54 5G serves as your personal creative studio

In today’s social savvy world, mobile phones have evolved to become a gateway for our creativity – allowing us to capture, create and share our ideas in a snap with powerful cameras and editing tools.

Celebrity IT Girl Claudia Barretto with Samsung PH Product Marketing Manager Mark Que

Recognizing how today’s generation love to create content, the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G has been especially designed to help you capture life’s awesome moments! From an upgraded camera setup to more customization features and creative editing tools, check out all the ways this awesome device can become your personal mini-creative studio.

Capture life from all angles

Whether you want to capture the small details or grand, panoramic landscapes, the Galaxy A54 5G has the camera setup to deliver crisp and vivid photos. The Galaxy A54 5G has 50MP OIS Main (F1.8), 12MP Ultra-Wide (F2.2), and 5MP Macro (F2.4) rear cameras which gives you options for different shots and angles to help you be as inventive as you want.

Awesome Lime

And if you’re into taking endless selfies, you’ll love the hands-free feature of the Galaxy A54 5G, which also gives you stunning and high-quality photos with its 32MP (F2.2) front camera.

Reduce Blur and Noise for Better Photo Quality

Taking good photos is one thing, but editing them is another. With Galaxy A54, you don’t have to use multiple devices or third-party apps to create awesome content. Some of the more difficult steps in heavy photo editing can now be done with Galaxy A54 5G’s latest One UI 5.1 new features like Photo Remaster, where you can refine images by reducing blur and noise, all the while increasing the resolution with an AI-powered tool. You can even have fun and personalize your photos and wallpaper with stickers!

Eliminate Distractions with Object Eraser

Aside from stunning, highly defined images, the Galaxy A54 5G also offers the Object Eraser, where you can remove objects or people in the background from the photos like they were never there. All you have to do is click on the object, and the feature will do its job to erase it. You can simply edit and instantly share your awesome memories with the world.

Live-Action Made Awesome

If you’ve got shaky cam woes,  worry no more with the Galaxy A54 5G’s optimized stabilization, which helps you shoot super steady videos in 1080p resolution. It comes with VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilization) which minimizes and corrects the unsteadiness of a video by utilizing motion sensor data and video analysis and a wider Optical Image Stabilization angle, which helps reduce distortion. Couple this with automatic reframing and autofocus and you’ve got much smoother and clearer videos.

Bring awesomeness to nightlife with Nightography

Most phones easily capture moments during the day but miss the awesome life when dusk falls. Not with the Galaxy A54 5G! With its best-in-class low-light capacity, you’ll be able to capture much more detail and color to snap your nighttime memories beautifully.

Make the best out of the awesomeness the screen offers

With built-in screen recording, you can capture content much more easily, from how-to videos to live streaming your favorite games.

And speaking of screens, the Galaxy A54 5G features a 6.4" FHD+ Super AMOLED screen with 120HZ refresh rate, 1,000 nits brightness, and Vision Booster for a brighter and better viewing experience across different lighting conditions. This mobile device is also powered by the Exynos 1380 processor with 5G connectivity for smooth processing and content sharing. Private Share also ensures secure connectivity. It also comes with the Eye Comfort Shield and long battery life, which make it perfect for long hours of content creation.

The Galaxy A54 5G  is also environmentally friendly, as no hazardous substances were used in its design; recycled plastic was used in its side keys and SIM trays, while the cover was made of recycled BIO materials.  Its sturdy design also makes it resistant to dust, sand, and even up to 1 meter of fresh water for up to 30 minutes so you can create content wherever your summer adventure takes you.

The Samsung Galaxy A54 5G retails for PHP 26,990 for the 256GB variant and PHP 24,990. It comes in three trendy colors: Awesome Graphite, Awesome Lime and the online-exclusive Awesome Violet.

Get your Galaxy A54 5G with awesome offers like flexible payment deals from Home Credit and 0% Credit Card installment plans. If you want to trade in your old device, you can also enjoy savings of up to PHP 10,150. Bundle deals are also available with other Samsung devices – get 50% off on the Galaxy Buds2 Pro and Galaxy Buds2, and 30% off on the Galaxy Watch5 Series. You’ll even get a free travel adapter with your purchase so you can start your content creation journey effortlessly!

The Galaxy A54 and A34 5G is available through samsung.com, Samsung Experience Stores, Authorized Samsung Stores, Lazada, Shopee, Abenson.com and MemoXpress Online.

For more information, visit https://www.samsung.com/ph/

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