Experience and share the epic: Samsung debuts the new Galaxy S23 series locally with an epic launch party

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Samsung Philippines officially launched the newest Samsung Galaxy S23 Series through an epic launch together with key influencers. L-R: Contemporary artist Leeroy New, Filipino celebrity Liza Soberano, Samsung Philippines President Min Su Chu, influencer and host Nicole Andersson, and celebrity photographer BJ Pascual.

Samsung’s Epic House unveiled the new Galaxy S23 series at The Fifth in Rockwell with a spectacular launch party, bringing to life the brand’s promise of outstanding Nightography, the pursuit of passions and the brand's continued commitment to sustainability in an immersive and interactive event.

In a program hosted by content creator Nicole Andersson, Samsung shared a rundown of the Galaxy S23 Series’ latest innovations, marking a new era of ultimate premium phone experiences - from truly cinematic Nightography photos and videos with transformative AI, the “Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy” for powerful performance, to the Ultra’s embedded S Pen that offers more possibilities for productivity. These features are all housed within a striking design that advances the company’s sustainability commitment. This latest series from Samsung is truly set to redefine experiences and push one’s creativity to epic proportions.

Actress Liza Soberano, iconic photographer BJ Pascual, and famed artist Leeroy New then took guests on a tour of the Epic Rooms, experiential installations that brought to life exactly what makes the Samsung Galaxy S23 series so exciting.

Epic Nightography

As part of the evening’s interactive experiences, guests were able to witness the most advanced camera system in the Galaxy through the Epic Nightography room. The room features different stations where guests were invited to take photos, with stunning neon décor to accentuate the retro, nightlife aesthetic. Iconic photographer BJ Pascual led them throughout the room to showcase the series’ enhanced camera features, sharing that his favorite is the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s 200MP camera.

“As photographers, we love data, and that’s a lot of data. And it has more megapixels than my work camera. It’s so crazy!” BJ exclaimed. “I’m actually excited to try it at an actual photoshoot. I just wanna try it again. Maybe it might be a billboard.”

The Epic Nightography room featured three stations: Night Selfie, Night Video, and Night Portrait. The Night Selfie station allows guests to take a selfie in the dark, surrounded by neon lights, as Nightography is also available in selfie mode.

Night Video, on the other hand, allows guests to record themselves in the dark surrounded by reflective panels to boost the Galaxy S23’s ability to capture motion while light conditions are low. The station also showcased the Slow Motion video feature, which BJ Pascual attested is perfect for Instagram reels as it adds a dramatic slow-motion effect to your videos that give a look of elegance.

Finally, the Night Portrait room allows guests to take a portrait of themselves surrounded by colored lights to show the Galaxy S23’s enhanced Nightography feature in portrait mode.

The Epic Nightography room highlighted the very best of Samsung Galaxy S23’s enhanced Nightography feature, which includes a new AI-powered image signal processing (ISP) algorithm that enhances object details and color tone under low-light conditions, which makes images at night crisper and more detailed. One can also take pro-grade photos with The Expert RAW app, which is exclusive to Samsung Galaxy.

The series also has the most stable video capture yet with a doubled optical image stabilizer (OIS), so taking videos at night do not have to look blurry. The video quality has also improved with the new series, with enhanced 8K video at 30fps with a wider angle for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.

Epic Passions

Guests were given the chance to be their most epic selves with the Epic Passions room, which featured larger-than-life installation and three epic stations: Productivity, Gaming and Self Expression Zones. Beloved actress Liza Soberano introduced the guests to the Epic Passions room, sharing how the Galaxy Series has helped her juggle her busy schedule, her secret love of gaming and how the Galaxy S23 series is perfect for mobile gamers like her.

“One of my favorite things about the Galaxy S23 Ultra is that it seamlessly integrates with the Samsung ecosystem. I’m a busy girl, always on the go, and I love that I can easily pair it with my Galaxy Watch5,” Liza expressed.

The new Galaxy S23 series has also become the answer for the multi-passionate individual, as it allows one to connect with other devices in the Samsung line creating an ecosystem where you could multitask with your different passions at the same time.

The Samsung Multi Control feature connects the Samsung S23 to the Samsung PC and tablet with mouse and keyboard functionality. The embedded S-Pen on the Samsung S23 Ultra allows users to collaborate with other people in making projects through the co-editing feature in Google Meets live sharing, made possible by the collaboration of Samsung Notes and Google Meet. This makes the S23 series the most functionally flexible series yet.

In the Gaming station, guests were given the chance to use the Samsung Galaxy S23 series for mobile gaming, with a fun installation of their favorite video game characters. The station spotlighted the Galaxy S23 series’ premium performance and improved battery life.

Further pushing the envelope in gaming, the Galaxy S23 series provides the best mobile gaming experience yet. Samsung and Qualcomm have launched the new “Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy”, the most powerful and efficient processor ever in a Samsung Galaxy smartphone and the fastest Snapdragon available today, which allows for smooth gaming graphics and an overall enjoyable gaming experience. Meanwhile, on the Galaxy S23 Ultra, a 5000mAh battery13 powers a larger camera than Galaxy S22 Ultra without increasing the device’s size.

Rounding up the Epic Passions Room is the Self-Expression Zone-perfect for those who love to customize their phones. From aesthetic phone cases to the home screen, one can add favorite apps, widgets and folders to make one’s Galaxy S23 truly one’s own.

Epic Sustainability

The Epic Sustainability room allowed guests to be introduced to the importance of sustainability and how the Galaxy S23 Series was designed with the planet in mind. An awe-inspiring art installation created by renowned sustainable artist, Leeroy New, was the room’s showpiece, made with recycled materials and other sustainable products.

Sharing the inspiration behind the piece, Leeroy explained that “it speaks about how a lot of our plastics, and microplastics, end up in our ocean. Having done large-scale works, I learned to think about the life cycles of the materials I use and I have taken it on as a personal challenge to strictly use materials that are already available.”

Himself an environmental advocate, New was among the first to make a promise at the Pledge Wall, a digital display where guests can use the S-Pen to write pledges on the wall in real time. Asking everyone “What can you do for the planet?”, the display served as an invitation for guests to make their own commitments for sustainability.

The Galaxy S23 series is Samsung’s most sustainable line of mobile devices yet from Samsung, made from pre-consumer recycled aluminum and glass and post-consumer recycled plastics sourced from discarded fishing nets, PET bottles and water barrels. It is also the first S series to market their screens made of Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus 2, the most durable glass yet made with 22% pre-consumed recycled material.

The Epic Passions room shares how the Galaxy S23 series allows users to pursue their passions. The room has three stations – Ecosystem, where you can connect the S23 to other Samsung Galaxy devices, Gaming, which highlights the  fastest processor that allows for smooth gameplay, and Bespoke which showcases the ability to design and customize the Galaxy S23 phones

The Samsung Galaxy S23 series is still available for pre-order via Samsung.com, authorized Samsung stores, and Samsung Experience Stores nationwide until February 23. Customers can enjoy a Double Up Storage offer which guarantees the higher memory variant for the price of the lower variant within the same model lineup. The pre-order offer also comes with up to 50% off on Samsung’s latest wearables, and massive savings for traded-in devices.

To pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S23 series, visit https://www.samsung.com/ph/offer/online/2023/galaxy-s23-pre-order/.

Stressing over that next payment? Find out Liza Soberano’s daily hacks with GCash

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Pay bills on time all the time, go shopping online, and even pay in installments without a credit card!

It’s a consensus – we’ve all gone through a trying year, but with a few weeks left before we say goodbye to 2021, we live for the bright spots that give life an extra oomph. And when everyday looks like a giant to-do list, GCash makes running errands a lot easier and paying for practically anything a lot simpler for over 50 million users to date.

Of course, who better than it-girl and go-getter Liza Soberano to show how to get things done throughout the day with just a few taps on the GCash app? After the raging success of hit Netflix show “Trese”, Liza keeps the ball rolling with booking even more projects and deals. Life for Liza definitely doesn’t stop moving, and with so much going on, who has time to line up for anything? And with every transaction safe and secure on GCash, using the app to pay for bills and purchases will always be a breeze.

With Liza going cashless for all her needs and little luxuries whether online, in-store or on-the-go, here’s how you too can experience why #LifeisG with GCash:

Pay anywhere

New and exciting stores have popped up all over the country. With over 3.5 million merchants nationwide plus 10,000 online merchant partners, #LifeisG because you’re sure to find anything you’re looking for! All you need is your phone and your GCash account and you can treat yourself in just a few taps. For add-to-cart aficionados, check out with GCash at Lazada, Shopee, Zalora, and a lot more. Support local vendors or score unique finds from anywhere in the Philippines. With Send Money, you can send your payment to any merchant wherever they are in the country. All you have to do is wait for your pack

Pay & Go

Gotta go to a store nearby? Whether you’re craving for your daily milk tea fix, prepping for your next meeting #OOTD, or eyeing that newly-released smartphone, #LifeisG because you can always pay with GCash for whatever you need. If you’re out and about, just look for Pay QR on your GCash app to scan the merchant’s QR code and instantly pay for your purchase. The best part? You can get extra treats with deals, freebies and promos when you pay with GCash.

Pay anytime

Did you forget to settle that water bill? Or do you just not want to spend an hour in line at the bank? With Pay Bills, you can pay for utilities, internet, credit cards, real estate, plane tickets, even government transactions without the hassle of lining up, enrolling accounts, or tedious paperwork. Whether you do it at the very last minute or pay way in advance, never miss a bill ever again because #LifeisG when you enjoy the convenience of getting everything done with a few simple taps.

Shop now, Pay later

Sometimes, we just need a little help with our purchases. Maybe it’s petsa-de-peligro, or that new sofa just costs a little too much. But with GCredit, #LifeisG because you can still get that home makeover done while you save up a little bit more. Shop with GCash and enjoy the perks of paying later even without a credit card.

When you go cashless, you don’t have to deal with waiting times, the risk of going out during a pandemic, or hidden transaction fees ever again. Liza Soberano already knows why #LifeisG with GCash, so if you don’t have it app yet, this is your sign to download the GCash app via the App Store or Google Play. Register your account and get to checkout and pay with GCash!

Wanna know exactly how Liza makes the most out of her day with GCash? 

Check out the world of GCash here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qa3z5-_2y-E

Samsung welcomes Liza Soberano as the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G ambassador

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Liza Soberano celebrates her 10th year in showbiz this 2021. Her decade-long career as an award-winning actress is marked by many highs: she is one half of a bankable love team, is continuously praised for her beauty, and has a string of film and TV hits. A recent achievement is voicing the titular character in Trese, Netflix’s first Philippine anime series adapted from the prize-winning local comic book.

The accolades keep coming but Soberano makes it look easy, as she always appears confident, graceful, and stylish. She is unafraid to express herself on social media and speak up on her many passions.

Soberano is a long-term #TeamGalaxy ambassador and she returns to campaign for the tech brand’s newest smartphone offering. She embodies the sophisticated characteristics of the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, the latest offering in the portfolio of innovative and premium foldable smartphones. The compact device can fit in the pocket or a small purse and can be flipped open to reveal a full-screen 5G-capable smartphone.

“I like how it’s so portable. It’s light enough to put in my pocket so I don’t have to carry a lot of things when I go out for tapings, shoots, and errands. The fun colors also reflect my personality and style,” she says.

Elevating the look

As a fashion icon that Vogue called a “style star to watch,” Soberano is always chicly dressed. Her wardrobe has been described as youthful, cool, and with understated elegance.

The Galaxy Z Flip3 5G’s array of contemporary color options can keep up with her ensemble. It is available in classic hues such as Phantom Black and Cream, and trendier ones like Green and Lavender.

For Soberano, she chooses to finish her look with the Cream variant. She says, “it’s versatile enough to be paired with casual clothes, and it adds a personal touch when I want to dress up. It even looks like an accessory.”

A unique experience

The Galaxy Z Flip3 5G’s form factor offers a one-of-a-kind experience when capturing photos and videos. With the smartphone, Soberano can shoot from various angles and share them with her 16 million followers on Instagram and 4.5 million on Twitter.

She can prop it up like a laptop and use simple motions to take photos. When closed, the smartphone’s cover screen can also snap high-quality selfies.

“I love sharing my life on social media and I’m excited to show everyone different sides of me with my new Galaxy smartphone. Each photo looks unique depending on the angle of the camera so I want to see how I’ll do as a content creator,” Soberano shares.

Powerful performance

The young actress is one of the most in-demand in the industry so she needs a device that can keep up with her busy lifestyle.

Soberano can quickly check app notifications and calendar schedules on the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G’s new, large cover screen. She can tap a notification on the cover screen and watch as the app opens when the device is unfolded. It can display two apps at the same time so the actress can watch her favorite K-dramas on one side while reading emails on the other.

Soberano also finds the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G’s capabilities useful for her professional and personal life. She says, “The super fast internet means I can stay on top of all my work commitments. It’s been helpful for my days off, too. I can stream movies and shows in my free time, and have video calls with friends and family.”

Watch how Liza makes a statement with the new Galaxy Z Flip3 5G: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weZ6Xl0wKpI

Pre-orders for the newest foldable devices are ongoing until September 21, 2021. Visit any Samsung Experience Store, participating Authorized Samsung stores and retailers Nationwide, and Authorized Samsung online partners and get freebies and discounts worth up to Php 24,900. Apart from receiving a 1-year FREE protection from Samsung Care+, customers can choose from either an e-voucher worth up to Php 3,500, 50% off on a Silcone Cover with Ring, a FREE Galaxy Buds Pro, and a 25W Travel Adapter, or a token worth up to Php 7,000, and a 25W Travel Adapter.

Pre-order through Samsung.com to get as much as Php 17,400 worth of freebies, including an e-voucher worth up to Php 7,000, a 25W Travel Adapter, and one-year FREE protection from Samsung Care+.

The Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is priced at Php 52,990 SRP for the 128GB variant and Php 56,990 SRP for the 256GB variant, all available in Cream, Green, Lavender, and Phantom Black colorways.

Pre-order the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G today until September 21, 2021 only via spr.ly/Flip3-PO1.

Safe Samsung Shopping

Health and safety protocols are strictly followed in Samsung Experience Stores to keep consumers and employees safe. Adhering to the guidelines set by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Samsung has limited the number of its customers to 50% capacity, implemented the mandatory use of face masks and face shields, and performs frequent sanitation in all stores.

Samsung Experience Stores also have unique QR health declaration codes to promote a safe and contactless contact tracing process. Product demonstrations are done side-by-side instead of face-to-face while keeping the required safe distance of one (1) meter to make sure everyone is socially distanced.

To find the nearest Samsung Experience Store, visit samsung.com/ph/samsung-experience-store/locations.

Liza Soberano, the new face of Pru Life UK : Decoding the secrets of your identity - A lowdown on commercial DNA analysis

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Liza Soberano, the new face of Pru Life UK, also took the scientific and personalized approach to becoming her best self, using myDNA Pro to guide her diet and workout plans. 

DNA—or Deoxyribonucleic acid, the long molecule that contains our genetic code

Pru Life UK brought the myDNA Pro Program to the Philippines to give their clients total life, wealth and health protection in one product that goes beyond regular exercise and diet. A component of Pru Life UK’s myDNA Pro Bundle, the program is bundled with the company’s eligible insuravest or investment-linked life insurance products: PRUlink assurance account plus, PRUlink exact protector, and PRUlink elite protector. The package also provides coverages for disability, accident, hospitalization, and critical illness. 

Humans are innately curious and it’s part of our nature to want to know more about ourselves. As we become more introspective, we explore wider sources of self-discovery. Today, horoscopes and personality quizzes are not enough to give us a bigger picture of our identity.

If you’re itching to know more about yourself, go beyond finding out if you’re a Metal or Fire Dragon, or how Mercury in Retrograde affects your star sign. More than learning about your personality, why not look into your biology to understand the essence of your identity? The answer to your questions is found in three letters: DNA. 

Unraveling the strands of your identity 

We all know about DNA—or Deoxyribonucleic acid, the long molecule that contains our genetic code—from school. Similar to an instruction manual, it dictates how we are built, how we grow, and how we develop.

Since last year, consumer DNA tests have become more popular than ever. The number of people who have had their DNA analyzed with at-home consumer kits exceeds more than 12 million, according to global industry estimates. Popular genealogy tests such as AncestryDNA and 23andMe Review give an individual’s genealogy profile, detailing a person’s ethnicity and origins. These services have become a big hit by revealing who we are at our very core.

Commercial DNA analysis is the next big thing in personal assessment. But more than telling your ancestry and details of your past, this innovation gives information that will help with your present life and give you cues on how you can optimize your future. Some DNA analysis services can tell you which nutrients or what diet work best for your genetic makeup, for example. This study of genetics and how it affects nutrition is called nutrigenomics.

DNA discovery starts at home

Services like the myDNA Pro Program use nutrigenomics to help you discover how you respond to food based on your genetic profile. This gives you an idea of why a popular diet works for your friend but not for you, or why your sibling, who barely does any exercise, can be skinny while you have to consistently workout just to keep flabs at bay. 

The myDNA Pro Program analyzes genetic variations that affect individual nutritional needs, sensitivity to certain nutrients, and fitness traits. Specifically, it can detect factors such sensitivity to alcohol, gluten, or caffeine; appetite control; and injury risk. It also provides your ideal method of preventing diseases like hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. The myDNA Pro Program gives you a picture of your general well-being and provides tailored advice that leads you to a healthier life.

DNA analysis starts with a simple saliva swab using the sampling kit. The sample is sent to Prenetics, the leading genetic and digital health testing company in Southeast Asia, where a team of scientists and registered dieticians decode your genetic makeup. After the analysis, the user receives the following within 10 business days -- (1) a detailed and personalized health risk and nutrigenomics reports; and (2) an exclusive 12-month access to the myDNA Pro mobile app where the user can set health goals, find recommendations based on his DNA, record his food and calorie-intake through a photo-food diary, chat-on-demand with a health coach, and follow a 16-week lifestyle intervention program. 

Achieving your best self with total health and protection

The myDNA Pro Program was introduced locally on April 19 by British life insurer Pru Life UK. 

Health and fitness personalities like The Sexy Chef co-founder Rachel Alejandro, and fitness coach Bok Santos attended the launch to talk about the practical applications of the myDNA Pro Program. 

Liza Soberano, the new face of Pru Life UK, also took the scientific and personalized approach to becoming her best self, using myDNA Pro to guide her diet and workout plans. 

Pru Life UK brought the myDNA Pro Program to the Philippines to give their clients total life, wealth and health protection in one product that goes beyond regular exercise and diet. A component of Pru Life UK’s myDNA Pro Bundle, the program is bundled with the company’s eligible insuravest or investment-linked life insurance products: PRUlink assurance account plus, PRUlink exact protector, and PRUlink elite protector. The package also provides coverages for disability, accident, hospitalization, and critical illness. 

Pru Life UK Chief Marketing Officer and SVP Allan Tumbaga shares, “The myDNA Pro will help our consumers achieve a healthy life in the most personal way and encourages them to take control of their well-being today and beyond. Combined with our lineup of high quality protection and investment solutions, myDNA Pro will offer them a holistic package covering life and wealth protection as well as health management.”

Capture your picture-perfect moments with the new SAMSUNG Galaxy J7+ and J7 Pro now in pink!

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Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation officially launches the newest color variant of the Samsung Galaxy J7+ and J7 Pro, which now comes in pink, along with Liza Soberano and her real-life BFF Michelle Vito, as the faces of the J7 duo.

#LizChelle : Actress Michelle Vito joins her real-life BFF Liza Soberano as the newest faces of the SAMSUNG Galaxy J7+ and J7 Pro in PINK!

Since her launch as the face of the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro last year, Liza is once again showing her fans how to capture picture perfect moments, this time with her ultimate BFF Michelle. From their adorable throwback photos back in 2011, to their nostalgic sleepover photos, to their ultra-glamorous bestie shots in star-studded balls and events, this duo has documented their friendship the same way we all do with our own best friends. It only goes to show that their friendship is set to grow even stronger with a phone that lets them capture perfect moments in the best way possible - with the Galaxy J7+ and J7 Pro in pink.

Just like Liza and Michelle, the Galaxy J7+ and J7 Pro in pink is perfect for best friends who love to declare their friendship through their style and hobbies. Now, with the Galaxy J7+ and J7 Pro in pink, you can also express your personality through your favorite color and share the experience with your favorite person!

Sporting the Galaxy J-Series’ famous night camera, the J7+ and J7 Pro in pink allows users to capture the night in exceptional quality, regardless of lighting condition. Top that with the its signature 5.5” FHD Super AMOLED Display that lets you view each photo in the best quality possible. The J7+’s 13MP+5MP rear cameras with LED flash and 16MP front camera with LED Flash and J7 Pro’s 13MP rear autofocus camera with LED flash and 13MP front-facing camera with LED flash also lets you capture all your picture-perfect moments with your BFF with flare!

The Galaxy J7+ and J7 Pro in pink are now available in the Philippines for PHP 19,990 and PHP 15,990, respectively. 

To know more about the new Samsung Galaxy J7+ and J7 Pro, visit the Samsung Galaxy Studio located in Taguig City, or go online and visit facebook.com/SamsungPH or samsung.com/ph.

Liza Soberano Turns her Sights on the Business of Wellness with "HOPE Hand and Foot Wellness"

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Liza Soberano, Philippine showbiz industry’s “ultimate crush” is now a certified entrepreneur, entering the wellness industry with her very own HOPE Hand and Foot Wellness.

Liza explained that the decision to have a wellness center as her first business should not come as a surprise to many because she has always been a great believer in wellness that goes beyond beauty.

Liza, whose real name is Hope Elizabeth Soberano, said that she believes wellness goes beyond beauty.

“Wellness impacts more than meets the eye. It is all about making us feel better holistically, from head to toe, body to soul,” Liza said.

Liza shared her own wellness ritual by using a lot of essential and organic oils to pamper her hands and feet and also to boost her body and spirit.

“I am a great believer that wellness is essential in making us the best version that we can be. HOPE Hand and Foot Wellness is the first manifestation of the HOPE Wellness brand. We want this to be the go-to place for everyone and anyone who wants to feel better. HOPE is open to people of all ages, genders and walks of life,” Liza adds.

Speaking like a true businesswoman, Liza quoted economist Paul Zane Pilner who said that the health and wellness industry is predicted to become the next trillion-dollar industry worldwide, underscored by the trend that spas and wellness centers have become a lifestyle for many people around the world.

“By putting up HOPE Hand and Foot Wellness, we do not only encourage people to have their own proper wellness ritual but we are also aggressively taking part in what is described as the business of the future,” Liza said.

Liza mentioned that as much as her time would allow it, she would want to be very hands-on in managing the operations of her wellness center.

“I made sure that I am actively involved from conceptualization to the actual construction of this place down to the services that we offer,” Liza adds.

HOPE Hand and Foot Wellness exudes serenity and calm with its blush pink, light grey and white color palette, customized comfortable seats for the clients, with sophisticated lighting elements creating the perfect relaxation vibe.

Liza’s wellness center offers not just the basic mani-pedis but special packages such as: 

Boss Lady, Sugar Spice and Everything Nice, Age is Just a Number, HOPE Signature Wellness Package, The Pro- Active Package, The Chill Chic, and the Little Prince/ Little Princess Package.

Visit HOPE Hand and Foot Wellness at U4, Creekside Square, 74 Tomas Morato, Quezon City. Like us on FB @hopewellnessofficial and Instagram @hopewellnessofficial.

Avon Philippines welcomes Liza Soberano as new Fragrance endorser

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Sweet and beautiful celebrity Liza Soberano as Avon's brand #SweetHonesty ambassador relive her cherished first love memories ------ her first fragrance she's ever tried is Sweet Honesty courtesy of her grand mother

Liza Soberano,  one of the most gorgeous actresses in local showbiz and now officially the brand ambassador for Avon's Fragrance - Sweet Honesty.

Avon, the number one direct-selling company and fragrance brand in the country, introduced its newest fragrance celebrity spokesperson, Liza Soberano, during #SweetRevelation held at Century City Mall, January 25, 2017. 

Sweet Honesty counts among Avon’s best-selling fragrances. Sweet Honesty is a delicate floral scent that brings one back to the innocence of young love. 

During the  Avon's  press conference last  Liza spilled her thoughts about being in love for the first time. 

“We all want to be in love every day. It makes us feel young and happy,” Liza shared, with the trademark sweetness and charm that she is known and adored for by men and women, young and old, local and foreign.

“That’s what I love most about Sweet Honesty – it brings me back to the unforgettable innocence of first love. It’s like feeling the butterflies in my stomach all over again,” she continues.

“Sweet Honesty is the perfect scent for me because it’s light and sweet. Also, the scent is timeless so it’s really perfect for anyone.”

It is this trip back to the fascinating moments of first love that made Liza say “yes” to Avon, which is the country’s top fragrance brand and direct-selling beauty company. Avon Philippines Head of Beauty, Patricia De Leon-Rodriguez says Liza Soberano and Sweet Honesty match effortlessly.

L to R: Patricia De Leon-Rodriguez–Avon Philippines Head of Beauty, Jean Reyes – Avon Philippines Marketing Manager, Liza Soberano – Avon Sweet Honesty Brand Ambassador, Faith Fernandez-Mondejar – Avon Philippines and APAC Communications Director

“Liza Soberano is the perfect endorser for Sweet Honesty. It is the fragrance that’s as unforgettable as your first love, and is among Avon’s best-selling fragrances,” Rodriguez says.

Liza puts a stamp on her new role as Avon’s Sweet Honesty ambassador with her own signature in a limited edition eau de cologne bottle for Php 399. The fragrance brand also comes in a limited edition roll-on purse concentre for Php 155. The special edition bottles will be sold nationwide through Avon dealers and representatives for a limited time only.

Another thing that attaches Liza to her new role is the fact that Avon advocates women empowerment. Avon Communications Director for Philippines and Asia Pacific, Faith Fernandez-Mondejar, shares how Avon is not just a company of beauty, but a company that embraces Beauty for a Purpose.

“For 130 years now, Avon has been providing earning opportunities that help improve women’s lives. We are also committed to supporting causes that matter most to women – such as the fight against breast cancer and domestic violence. We are very glad that Liza is now part of the Avon family. She is a great addition to our roster of brand ambassadors who are one with us in this journey of empowering women,” Fernandez-Mondejar adds.

It looks like Liza Soberano not only gets to relive her cherished first love memories with Sweet Honesty, but also finds something to anchor her heart on as one of Avon’s many ambassadors of Beauty with a Purpose.

Visit  www.avon.ph or like Avon Philippines on Facebook.

About Avon

Avon is the Company that for 130 years has proudly stood for beauty, innovation, optimism and, above all, for women. Avon products include well-recognized and beloved brands such as ANEW, Avon Color, Avon Care, Skin-So-Soft, and Advance Techniques sold through nearly 6 million active independent Avon Sales Representatives. Learn more about Avon and its products at http://www.avoncompany.com www.avoncompany.com.

ABS-CBN's 13th Christmas station ID - 'Thank You For the Love' by Kapamilya love teams

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"Thank You For the Love is ABS-CBN's 13th Christmas station ID - released on Tuesday a video of the recording session of its newest Christmas tune, as performed by the biggest Kapamilya love teams.

The nearly four-minute video shows Daniel Padilla, Kathryn Bernardo, Enrique Gil, Liza Soberano, Nadine Lustre, and James Reid singing "Thank You For the Love."

It also featured "The Voice Kids" season 2 champion Elha Nympha with her coach Bamboo Mañalac.

'Thank You For the Love' featured lyrics by Robert Labayen and was composed by the songwriting duo of Thyro Alfaro and Yumi Lacsamana. The song serves as a reminder about the different kinds of love in the world. It followed last year's Christmas song, dubbed "Thank You Ang Babait Ninyo," that honored the "gratitude that is innate in every Filipino"

Mega Global presents latest endorser Liza Soberano for the new "Mega Tuna"

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Mega Global Corporation introduced the latest endorser, Fil-Am model and teen superstar Liza Soberano on October 20, 2015 held at the Luxent Hotel, Quezon City, in time for the launching of  Mega Tuna, their newest addition to their line of premium products.

The country’s top manufacturer and distributor of canned goods has recently launched Mega Tuna, - Mega Tuna Flakes in Oil, Mega Tuna Flakes Hot and Spicy, Mega Tuna Flakes Sweet and Spicy, Mega Tuna Flakes Spanish-Style as addition to their line of premium products namely Mega Sardines, Mega Creations, Valley Farm, and Oh my Ulam!.

With their vision set in providing high-quality, value-for-money products through bringing forth improvement and innovation in fishing, food technology and packaging, Mega Global has set a high standard in providing all 100% pure tuna in every variant of Mega Tuna.

Raffy Lantin, Mega Global Corporation AVP for Sales and Marketing

“Forty years in the business and continuously growing, Mega Global is very excited to introduce our newest product in the market, Mega Tuna. We assure you that, ALL variants of Mega Tuna contains 100% pure tuna with no extenders, no preservatives and no MSG," as Raffy Lantin, AVP for Sales and Marketing of Mega Global Corporation has expressed the company’s excitement over the launch of this new world-class product from MFC. 

Mega Tuna Brand Manager, John Paolo Calona, proudly explained how he sees Mega Tuna and how it is different from any other tuna brands.

John Paolo Calona, Mega Tuna Brand Manager

“We want Mega Tuna to be the top choice of tuna enthusiasts who want to savor the true taste of pure tuna. With no extenders, no preservatives, and no MSG, Mega Tuna gives only 100% pure tuna in every can. Mega Tuna comes in four variants, namely, Mega Tuna Flakes in Oil, Hot and Spicy, Sweet and Spicy and Spanish-Style. Whichever you choose, you are sure to get 100% pure tuna goodness with Mega Tuna.

With very discerning market who takes pride with their choices in mind, Mega Tuna, unlike other tuna brands, does not utilize Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP) or commonly known as "extenders". Extenders when combined with additives such as food coloring, MSG, or emulsifiers and the likes, can be potentially harmful to one’s health. The most common ingredients used by some canned tuna as extenders are "soy protein concentrates". So next time you buy canned tuna, don't forget to check the label!

During the product launch event, Mega Tuna also introduced their latest endorser Liza Soberano who the brand sees as the personification of Mega Tuna: naturally 100% beautiful inside and out.

“We are very excited to work with Liza whose beauty and personality captures the heart, who gives her 100% in everything she does, whether it is with her showbiz career, her advocacy and most especially with her family. We are very confident with Liza for Mega Tuna,” Calona said.

Shy, simple, young and happy Liza shared “I am very excited and grateful to my Mega Global Family for trusting me to be the endorser of Mega Tuna. I like being healthy and Mega Tuna is the perfect partner for me. With Mega Tuna, you are getting 100% pure tuna in all variants.”

Mega Tuna is available in all leading supermarkets and groceries nationwide at the suggested retail price of P33.10.

Stay healthy, enjoy pure tuna goodness with every variant of Mega Tuna. With Mega Tuna, all variants, all 100% pure tuna.

"Just The Way You Are" showing on June 17 in cinemas nationwide

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Just The Way You Are is a 2015 Filipino teen romantic-comedy-drama film directed by Theodore Boborol, starring Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano.

"Just The Way You Are," the big-screen debut of Enrique and Liza as a love team following the success of their primetime hit "Forevermore."

Directed by Theodore Boborol, the romantic-comedy film is based on the hit best-selling Pop Fiction novel ‘‘The Bet’’ which was originally published on Wattpad by Kimberly Joy Villanueva (ilurvbooks).

Director Theodore Boborol

The story: 

"The Bet" and follows Drake (Gil), a school heartthrob who tries to make nerdy transferee, Sophia (Soberano), fall in love with him to win a bet in 30 days. Drake loves to win but when he loses in a bet with friends, he’s determined to make up for it through another one. He needs to make a girl fall in love with him in 30 days. But she’s not just any other girl, she’s Sophia Taylor (Liza Soberano), a nerdy transferee who isn’t into playing games. In the end, whose heart will be played? Who will win in this game of love?

The movie "Just The Way You Are" also presents supporting cast Yayo Aguila, Alexander Diaz, Jon Lucas, Chienna Filomeno, Marco Gumabao, Myrtle Sarros, Yves Flores, Sue Ramirez as Driana Sison, Erin Ocampo, Miguel Vergara, Kyra Custodio and Anjo Damiles.

And special participation of Tonton Gutierrez and Sunshine Cruz as Drake's mother.

Just The Way You Are" will hit cinemas nationwide on June 17.

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