More Than You Expect: POCO Launches the All-New Entertainment Beast POCO M3

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POCO establishes its global independence as it unveils its latest budget smartphone, featuring a powerful camera, 6,000 mAh battery and FHD+ display

Building on its renowned smartphone lineup, POCO Global today announced its independence, as well as its brand-new entry-level smartphone, POCO M3. Boasting a 48MP triple camera setup, 6,000 mAh battery, a beautiful FHD+ smartphone display, and a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 662 chipset, POCO M3 is the next “it” device for young entertainment-on-the-move enthusiasts.

 

POCO M3 marks the debut of POCO Global’s M-series: the brand’s foray into an entirely new category. The new product line builds on POCO Global’s success competing with top-of-the line flagships with its F-series, as well as the impact of its X series in the mid-range category, opening the brand up to a new set of global tech lovers. 

 

POCO Brand Independence

With this latest launch, POCO Global is ushering in a new era as an independent brand. This significant milestone was enabled by the overwhelming support of its global fan base, which helped the brand accomplish several notable achievements since its initial POCO F1 device debuted in 2018: 

 

·        The brand entered more than 35 global markets within three years; 

·        POCO F1 reached over 2.2 million shipments*; 

·        Overall, the brand has sold over 6 million* POCO phones globally.

 

“These tremendous results underscore consumers’ overwhelming endorsement of POCO’s brand philosophy – ‘everything you need, nothing you don’t – and we remain focused on bringing innovative technology to consumers without all the unnecessary frills.” said Kevin Qiu, Head of POCO Global.

 

“The POCO philosophy embodies an attitude we all strive for - to be different and confident. As a newly-established independent brand, we’re looking forward to continuing to deliver technology that matters in an ever-evolving world.”

POCO M3 - More than you expect

Superb battery life without compromises 

Equipped with the largest battery capacity in its class, POCO M3 guarantees even the most avid gamers will be fully powered to browse, connect, and stream throughout the day with its mighty 6,000mAh high charge cycle battery. The phone is expected to last over 5 days under light usage, and slightly below 3 days under moderate usage. It takes roughly 1.5 days** for the battery to be fully drained under heavy usage. Meanwhile, POCO M3 packs a punch with its specially-designed battery, built to withstand high temperatures and nearly 2.5 years** of usage without notable degradation, ensuring a long-lasting experience.  

In addition to its durability, POCO M3 provides a faster and more consistent charging speed for users on the go with its MIUI ultra battery saving mode and 18W fast charge. The device comes with a 22.5W in-box charger and supports reverse wired charging, offering enhanced convenience. 

 

“POCO M3 brings a truly elevated experience to our users, offering one of the largest batteries in the industry for long-lasting security,” said Angus Ng, Head of Product Marketing, POCO Global. “This massive battery allows you to spend more time doing the things you love, including streaming, listening to music, and recording videos using the triple camera setup. We’re flipping the device category on its head with POCO M3, providing more than you expect at every level.”

Stunning display for endless entertainment

A true entertainment beast, POCO M3 sports a 6.53” FHD+ Dot Drop display with 2340x1080 high resolution, along with an impressive 1,500:1 contrast ratio and 19.5:9 aspect ratio for a dazzling edge-to-edge viewing experience. Its Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 front screen offers ample protection against drops and scratches, while its anti-fingerprint textured back cover provides a secure grip and superior light-weight feel. POCO M3 is equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor that enables a minimalistic front screen design without compromising user accessibility. 

 

POCO M3 is easy on the eyes in more ways than one – it’s TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certified, meaning users can watch hours of content with minimal eye strain. Boasting a dual speaker system with dust blaster, POCO M3 provides superior sound with powerful bass for an immersive indoor entertainment experience. 

 

48MP triple camera set-up with bonus photography features 

Ready to take your photography skills to the next level, POCO M3 flaunts an attractively priced  48MP triple camera on the smartphone market, supported by a 2MP macro camera and 2MP depth sensor. Meanwhile, your selfie game is sure to stay strong thanks to the device’s 8MP selfie camera. 

 

 

 

And the fun only continues with POCO M3’s creative new software offerings. Movie frame gives photos a cinematic flavor, while Time-lapse leverages various speed values to capture different scenes. Night Mode enhances photos taken in dark environments by boosting the color contrast, while Color focus can make specific tones pop so you can stand out like a stud. Capturing killer moments and upping your social game has never been easier! 

 

Delivering brilliant mobile performance without breaking the bank 

Featuring a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 662 processor, POCO M3 delivers a brilliant experience never seen before in this price tier. With Qualcomm® Adreno™ 610 GPU, you’ll get a smooth gaming and video experience – and the opportunity to store high-quality photos at half the size. POCO M3’s 11nm processor delivers higher performance, less heat production and lower power consumption, making it a must-have device in its category. With its UFS storage promising higher performance, speed, and multitasking, you will edge out the competition when it comes to opening apps and games quicker than your opponent. 

Experience effortless entertainment from the palm of your hand with the smooth operating system. The MIUI Game Booster allows you to track CPU and GPU usage in real time, while the voice changer brings a little spice to your gaming experience. What’s more is you can cast your screen onto an external monitor, making sure your friends can join in on the fun.

Distinguish yourself from the others with a unique design

 

At less than 200g, POCO M3 delivers a stylish design that won’t weigh you down. The device comes in Cool Blue, POCO Yellow, and Power Black, and in a material that ensures you won’t lose your grip. The redesigned side-mounted fingerprint scanner is easily accessible allowing you to unlock your phone in a jiffy, and includes a smaller groove and rounded corners to minimize sharp edges. POCO M3 also offers 20% more battery life with its 6,000 mAh battery weighing less than competitors.

 

Pricing and Availability

 

POCO M3 will be available in The Philippines in two variants – 4GB+64GB and 4GB+128GB, in Cool Blue, POCO Yellow and Power Black. From November 27, both variants will be available for purchase online exclusively on Xiaomi Official Store Global on Lazada at a price of PHP 6,990 and PHP 7,990 respectively. 

 

As part of the first sale in The Philippines, a 48-hour deal for both variants will be available on November 27 and 28 at early bird prices of PHP 5,990 (4GB+64GB) and PHP 6,990 (4GB+128GB), a PHP 1,000 price drop from their recommended retail prices.

 

In addition, those who purchase POCO M3 on November 27 from 00:00 to 02:00 will receive a free gift, Mi In-Ear Headphones Basic Piston Earphone, while stocks last.

POCO M3 Quick Specs:

	POCO M3
Battery & Charging	6,000mAh (typ) battery 18W fast charge In-box 22.5W charger USB-C Reverse wired charging (No reverse wired charging cable included in the box)
Display	6.53" FHD+ Dot Drop display Contrast ratio: 1500:1 Brightness: 400 nits (typ) Color temperature adjustment Sunlight mode, standard mode, reading mode 2.0 TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification L1 Widevine certified
Color	Cool Blue, POCO Yellow, Power Black
Dimensions & Weight	162.3mm x 77.3mm x 9.6mm, 198g
Processor	Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 662 11nm energy-efficient manufacturing process Qualcomm® Kryo™ 260, Octa-core CPU, up to 2.0GHz Qualcomm® Adreno™ 610 GPU 3rd gen Qualcomm® AI Engine
Storage	LPDDR4X RAM + UFS 2.1/2.2 storage 4GB+64GB, 4GB+128GB （UFS 2.2 is only available on 4GB+128GB variant）
Rear Camera	48MP+2MP+2MP AI triple rear camera 48MP main camera       1/2" sensor size 1.6μm 4-in-1 Super Pixel, 0.8μm pixel size f/1.79, 6P lens, AF 2MP macro camera 1.75μm pixel size, f/2.4, FF 2MP depth sensor 1.75μm pixel size, f/2.4 Night mode, Movie frame, Time-lapse, 120fps slow motion video
Front Camera	8MP front camera 1.12μm pixel size, f/2.05
Connection	Dual SIM slots + 1 microSD Expandable storage up to 512GB 2.4GHz/5GHz WIFI Bluetooth 5.0 IR Blaster FM radio (with headphones)
Security	Side-mounted fingerprint sensor AI Face Unlock
Audio	Dual speakers Hi-Res Audio certified 3.5mm headphone jack
System	MIUI 12 for POCO, based on Android 10

 

Check out these #MomApproved activities for the busy mom and kids, Make MOMents even more memorable with Mekeni Picnic Hotdog

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The COVID-19 pandemic has been a life-changing experience for all of us. In a snap, lifestyles changed and work-from-home setup, as well as distance learning, have become the new norm. If you think that juggling parenting and working has been harder these days, you are not alone.

As a parent, you are expected to attend to your kids’ needs 24/7. While you try to balance everything despite your hectic schedule, making more time for your kids should always be on top of your daily list. But, how to?

Moms' love will never change, just like Mekeni Picnic Hotdog

If there is anything that the pandemic is teaching us, it is that the unwavering love of moms will never change even if the new normal is here. Mekeni Picnic Hotdog has put together some of the #MomApproved activities to help you bond with your kids whether it’s to play, teach, or entertain them in this time of a pandemic.

 

Engage your kids in household chores like cooking

For influencers Rowena Wendy Lei (@animetric) and Janice Lim (@mommyplannerista), engaging kids in doing household chores like cooking will not only keep them busy at home. This will also create lasting memories that they can take as they grow older.

“I figure that even if juggling life as a work-at-home mom is hard especially in the new normal, I can still show them how much I love them by spending quality time with them. Cooking together is a great activity that not only teaches them a useful skill but also allows us to have some bonding time,” Mommy Janice said.

Do some light exercises with them

Take some time off work and do some light exercises at home with your kids. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, kids should be getting at least an hour of physical activities every day, in addition to an hour of bone-strengthening and muscle-strengthening exercises three times a week. Make this exercise at home activity with your kids even more fun by changing the routine from time to time.

Stimulate their minds with board games

For mommy influencer Peachy (@thepeachkitchen), moms can also stimulate their kids’ minds through various activities like playing board games! She even said, “Kahit gaano tayo ka-busy, dapat may bonding moments pa rin. Bukod sa panonood ng movies, hilig namin ni Ykaie at Twinkle maglaro ng board games at storytime.”

Set a family movie night

Since everyone is most likely at home while in quarantine, you can set a movie night with the whole bunch! Take turns in choosing the movie of the week and then snuggle up to watch it on a weekend night. And, don’t forget the snacks! Surely, your kids will love every minute of it.

 

Learn a new skill or pick up a new hobby

Isolation can be downright boring. This is why even while at home, kids need to develop hobbies or learn new skills to keep them busy. May it be singing, dancing, playing instruments, or creative writing, there are a lot of online classes you can take with them that will hone their skills and pique their interest.

Savor these rare moments that you get to spend quality time with your kids at home. Make these experiences even more memorable by serving them food that is #MomApproved like Mekeni Picnic Hotdog! Know why #MomsPickPicnic as you make the most out of every MOMent with every bite of Mekeni Picnic Hotdog!

 

And while you give your kids their favorite Mekeni Picnic Hotdog, you can get a chance to win exciting prizes at the Picnic Mom-Approved Raffle. All you have to do is to buy any variant of your favorite Picnic hotdog and post a creative photo of you and your kid with the pack on Facebook. Don’t forget to add a caption as to why you chose Mekeni Picnic Hotdog for your kid and use the hashtags #PicnicMOMents, #MomsPickPicnic, and #PicnicIsMomApproved. Check out Mekeni PH’s official Facebook page to know more about the raffle.

Jollibee launches the New Ready to Cook Garlic Pepper Marinated Chicken - Jollibee presents a new family-favorite chicken dish to try at home

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Jollibee innovates with a new way to bring restaurant-quality food to Filipinos with an exciting and delicious new meal anyone can easily prepare at home. Presenting the New Jollibee Ready to Cook Garlic Pepper Marinated Chicken, a first from the Philippines’ top quick-service restaurant chain.

Get ready to wow everyone at home with restaurant-quality chicken that absolutely hits the right spot. It also doesn’t take too much effort to make, which makes it perfect for those who have to balance making meals with everything else they have to do.

The New Jollibee Ready to Cook Garlic Pepper Marinated Chicken gives you the flavorful experience of a restaurant-like meal that you can quickly cook in the comfort of your own kitchen. This absolutely delicious chicken is marinated in tasty garlic pepper sauce, providing goodness that will delight the whole family and be their new favorite at home.

“Filipinos are looking for new food experiences and are excited to try new flavors,” said Cathleen Capati, AVP for Jollibee’s Bestsellers and Ready to Cook products. “That’s why we came up with an innovative new product in the Ready to Cook Marinated Chicken, something amazing that they can easily and quickly make at home.”

Preparing this meal is easy: It can be oven-baked by pre-heating the oven at 200 C and then baking for 25-30 minutes or until cooked, or pan-fried by pre-heating cooking oil and frying for around 15 minutes.

The New Jollibee Ready to Cook Garlic Pepper Marinated Chicken gives restaurant-quality goodness for P250. Starting December 1 in selected Metro Manila stores and coming soon to Provincial Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, you can have it safely delivered to you via the Jollibee Delivery App, JollibeeDelivery.com, and #87000! It’s also available via Drive-Thru and Take Out.

For more info and updates on Jollibee products, like Jollibee Philippines on Facebook, subscribe to Jollibee Studios on YouTube, and follow @jollibee on Twitter and Instagram.

 

Time to Innovate Your Fitness Regimen: Do It With Globe Postpaid

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Work on your fitness goals from home with Globe Postpaid’s ThePLAN and Saddle Row

In the time of coronavirus, exercise and physical activity are crucial both for overall well-being and for boosting the immune system. But, no doubt, these make a pretty tall order considering what we’re up against. And eight months in, the rule still applies: better safe indoors than sorry.

 

That said, fitness goals are just some of the things that have had to take a backseat during quarantine. But this is not to say the studio can’t come to you—something that indoor cycling studio Saddle Row and Globe Postpaid are now teaming up for.

A Perk with ThePLAN 1799

There’s no better time to avail, renew or upgrade your Postpaid plan; now, you can do this and kick start that pursuit of your fitness goals at the same time.

 

A first for any player in the telco industry, Globe Postpaid is going beyond mobile and wearable tech to offer fitness innovations with ThePLAN. This month, you can score the Saddle Row Ride Kit with ThePLAN 1799. This bundle lets you secure your own indoor cycling bike along with 30-day unlimited Ride, Row, and Realign class vouchers with Saddle Row. To complete your indoor cycling experience, you’ll get workout accessories and the Saddle Row swag bag, too. Click here to find out more about the bundle and be #SaddleStrongAnywhere.

 

An At-Home Fitness Regimen Redefined

On top of the new Globe Postpaid plan and the Saddle Row Gen 1 Bike, subscribers will also receive the Saddle Row realign mat, PVC speed jump ropes, and a set of resistance bands. Getting this fitness package means you can get decked out in exclusive Saddle Row merch, too.

Give your lifestyle a spin with ThePLAN and Saddle Row. Tap here to subscribe to ThePLAN 1799 and get the Saddle Row bike package featured in this post. This all culminates with a fun virtual spin party, too! Tap here to sign up.

Canadian research: Superfood Acai berry could help protect vs COVID-19 symptoms, Organique harnesses its anti-inflammation properties

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In this time of the global pandemic, the health and safety of our loved ones are of utmost importance. It is critical for people to protect their immune systems and maximize all the wellness support they can get. 

Thus, Organique, a USDA approved Acai Berry supplement Brand, has partnered with health and wellness experts in the Philippines and a reputable Canadian research team who has done a clinical study on Acai Berry. 

University of Toronto researchers presented as one viable option the nutrients found in the Brazilian acai super berry in a virtual forum on December 1 in partnership with Philippine wellness company Organique. Filipino medical experts were also present in the forum, entitled “Superfood Acai Berry Against COVID-19 symptoms: How to Harness its Nutrients,” which focused on the Canadian study that found the super berry to be a potential treatment for some COVID-19 symptoms. 

The clinical trial tests, which are slated to wrap up by the end of the first quarter of 2021, will determine whether an early intervention of acai palm berry extract can help mitigate severe inflammation problems in COVID-19 patients, thanks to the superfood’s potent anti-inflammatory properties.

“Organique has always believed in ‘prevention over cure.’ This is what has continuously compelled us to provide an affordable, safe, and effective immunity-boosting supplement powered by the acai super berry,” said Organique CEO and President Cathy Salimbangon. “The findings from the University of Toronto’s study could be ground-breaking as we navigate COVID-19.” 

Organique’s premium health products harness the powers of the Brazilian acai super berry, touting benefits for anti-aging, weight-loss support, immunity-boosting, and more. 

Since the beginning of the pandemic, there has been strong evidence that COVID-19 can trigger the body’s acute inflammatory response, leading to severe complications such as heart and lung inflammation. Initial medical studies have shown that the acai berry’s extracts have the potential of controlling the body’s inflammatory response within normal levels. 

The acai can also significantly decrease NLRP3-mediated inflammation, which is what triggers the body's response to ward off infections and stress. These findings came from Dr. Ana Andreazza, associate professor of Pharmacology and Psychiatry at the University of Toronto. Originally from Brazil and working with other Brazilian researchers on this berry, Dr. Andreazza said that “acai was effective as an anti-inflammatory. It's important to note that it has a very similar effect on the NLRP3 cell as it does with damaged mitochondria as we’ve seen.” 

Dr. Joseph Lee, a guest speaker at the forum who has done extensive research on Acai, said, “For the duration that we have given acai to our patients, we have noted that they are stable and there is no erratic change to them even if they are on maintenance for high blood and liver enzyme---and those are prone to changes. Basically, through continued monitoring of all our patients and their responses to acai, we have found that acai remains a most promising superfood that can likely live up to all the claims.” 

A previous study by Dr. Andreazza also revealed that acai may even prevent mental stress too—another problem brought about by the pandemic and its socio-economic consequences such as financial uncertainty, economic slowdown, and long bouts of isolation during lockdowns. 

Although much of the research is at its early stages, the researchers remain positive that it can potentially open doors in the fight against disease worldwide. 

“Within the next six months, we can see if it can be shared globally as efficient treatment. We can see if it can treat the virus, and if ever, be used for prevention, as well as for the actual symptoms. We will also monitor if there are any after-effects in COVID-19 patients two to five years down the line,” added Dr. Michael Farkouh, lead researcher and director of the Peter Munk Centre of Excellence in Multinational Clinical Trials. “The beauty of this trial is it can be done remotely. We can ship the extract or the placebo and monitor them for any need for hospitalization. We will be checking in on them on day 1, day 15, and day 30 for regular monitoring of their clinical status.” 

“This can make a huge difference in a country like the Philippines, where many are unable to afford COVID care. If proven effective, this is just another reason why the acai berry should be a staple in our lifestyle,” stated Dr. Sonny Viloria, an expert in Integrative Wellness. While there has yet to be an approved vaccine for COVID-19, Dr. Viloria iterated that our immune system remains our best weapon against sickness. 

Salimbangon concluded, “We at Organique have been believers of the powers of acai since 2009, and we will continue to spread awareness about it until more people have more access to these supplements. Maintaining good health means good nutrition-—and that could possibly be achieved with supplements like Organique.”