realme Buds Q2 launches on May 20, guarantees ‘audio made even better’

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In just a short period since its launch in 2018, the country’s no. 1 smartphone brand realme has emerged as one of the best-selling TWS brands in the Philippines, with an overall brand portfolio of over 150,000 users as of April 2021.

Following the impressive market performances of the realme Buds Q and the realme Buds Air series, realme continues to strengthen its position in the AIoT (artificial intelligence of things) category with the upcoming launch of its newest TWS (True Wireless Stereo) device -- the realme Buds Q2.

Promising audio made even better, the realme Buds Q2 offers improved style, listening experience, connectivity, and quality, that digital-savvy Filipinos are sure to appreciate.

Better listening experience

The realme buds Q2 offers a 20-hour Long Battery Life so you can binge up to eight movies or listen to 400 songs uninterrupted. With its built-in 40mAh battery in buds and 400mAh battery in charging case, the realme Buds Q2 gives 3-hour single continuous calling time and 5-hour single continuous listening time. It also quickly recharges at 2.5 and 2 hours for the buds and charging case, respectively, through Micro-USB.

Its 10mm Dynamic Bass Boost Driver that uses high-quality PEEK & TPU polymer composite diaphragm also gives an incredible sound experience. Using the brand’s updated Bass Boost + solution found in recent realme smartphone models, the Buds Q2 further unlocks the bass potential for real heart-thumping music.

Get perfect sync between video and audio while playing games or watching movies by switching to the realme Buds Q2’s low latency Gaming Mode, which reduces latency by as much as 51% and transfers sound from your phone to the Buds Q2 in just 88ms. Plus, enjoy clearer and more engaging conversations with significantly reduced surrounding noise during calls. The realme Buds Q2’s single microphones form a powerful noise reduction system supported by the ENC noise cancelling algorithm.

Better control and connectivity

The realme Buds Q2 also offers instant connection with Bluetooth 5.0 technology and ensures high transmission speed, powerful anti-jamming capability, low power consumption, and stable signal even at a distance of up to 10 meters between the buds and your phone.

Also featuring Intelligent Touch Control, you can switch between music, calls, and activate gaming mode more intuitively with the realme Buds Q2’s intelligent touch feature.

Better style and quality

Incorporating the cut-shape aesthetic of kaleidoscopes into the earbuds’ cobble-shaped design, the realme Buds Q2 stands out from the rest of the TWS devices in the market. In order to reduce the weight, realme Buds Q2 also applies a streamlined internal structure design so that the weight of the whole body is as light as 39g. A single headphone is as light as 4.1g, even lighter than an A4 paper, and very comfortable to wear on the ear for a long time. It also comes in perfectly complementing colors sleek Black and stylish Blue.

Lastly, the realme Buds Q2 has an IPX4 water resistance rating to prevent splash, rain, and sweat from damaging the device in everyday use scenarios. At the same time, it also passed strict tests during the production process to ensure it faces the complex daily use.

With all these new and improved features and more, the realme Buds Q2 is sure to upgrade every Filipino’s tech-driven lifestyle. Be sure to catch it when it officially launches on May 20. Want first dibs? Hit the like button on Shopee and keep your eyes (and ears!) peeled for updates!

The realme Buds Q2 is an impressive addition to the brand’s TechLife ecosystem that aims to make every young Filipino live more conveniently and efficiently daily with a full-circle digital experience driven by a powerful mix of audio, wearables, smart TVs, smart home devices, and smartphones.

For more info and updates on the realme Buds Q2, follow realme on Facebook at facebook.com/realmePhilippines, @realme_PH on Twitter, and @realmephilippines on Instagram. #QualityAudioStylishDesign #realmeTechLife

Live your best life: Learn more about gum health at "Gumtalk with Gumtect" web show on May 20

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To help more Filipinos improve their overall health through better gum care, Gumtect is inviting Filipinos to tune in to “Gumtalk with Gumtect” web show happening on May 20, 4:00 PM at Gumtect’s Facebook page, facebook.com/Gumtect.

Our lifestyles may have changed drastically during the pandemic, especially as lockdowns continue to be enforced in many cities. As we are asked to stay at home to help fight the spread of the virus, we also have to deal with various situations like working and studying from home. Visits to the dentist and caring for our oral health can sometimes be neglected in the midst of these challenges.

But taking care of our teeth and gums is not only essential to maintaining a healthy mouth; good oral care is also closely linked to our overall health.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), oral health is a key indicator of overall health, well-being and quality of life. They further shared that most oral diseases share some risk factors with conditions like cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes, among others.

These risk factors include tobacco use, alcohol consumption and unhealthy diets high in sugar, all of which are increasing at the global level. For example, it is reported that diabetes is linked with the development and progression of periodontitis (a severe gum infection that can lead to tooth loss and other serious complications). There is also a link between high consumption of sugars and the development of dental caries, diabetes and obesity.

As oral healthcare advocates for Gumtect, celebrity couple Doug and Chesca Kramer wants to remind Filipinos that good teeth and gum care remain a must during this pandemic.

“Being under quarantine, working and studying from home, I understand that it’s a frustrating situation for all of us. So, we may all have indulged a bit more in stress eating, snacking on sweets and coffee. I also have a sweet tooth so I can relate to this, but we always need to remember to practice good oral hygiene because neglecting this can lead to more serious health problems,” shared Doug.

Doug advocates oral care with the use of Gumtect Gum Care toothpaste, which works to promote healthy gums, helps protect against harmful mouth bacteria, and helps to moisturize and strengthen the gums. Gumtect Gum Care is the only gum care toothpaste with GUMSHIELD+ which contains Allantoin to improve the condition of gums, Vitamin E, which moisturizes gums, and Triclean, which helps to reduce the formation of plaque and shields against harmful mouth bacteria.

As a mom, Chesca Kramer agreed that it is important for her to continue to help her kids build good oral care habits. As someone who has sensitive teeth, she also needs to take care of her gums, so she doesn’t suffer from pangingilo. She recommends using Gumtect Sensitive toothpaste and Gumtect Sensitive mouthwash which have the Dynamic Desensitizing System to help relieve tooth sensitivity.

Both Gumtect Sensitive and Gumtect Gum Care also have Active Anti-Cavity Protection that helps to ensures fresh breath and strong teeth enamel. This proudly Pinoy brand is also professionally accepted by the Philippine Dental Association.

Catch up with Team Kramer and oral care expert Dr. JV Jaurigue and find out more about gum health at “Gumtalk with Gumtect” coming this May! Fun games and giveaways also await listeners during the program.

To learn more about the importance of overall gum health and how to live your life to the fullest, check out and follow www.facebook.com/Gumtect.

Get Your New Reliable #OPPOA54 6GB+128GB RAM - Arriving in PH on May 26

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Pre-order yours now until May 25 exclusively via Shopee and Lazada for only PHP8,999

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, MAY 2021 -- Leading global smart device brand OPPO is set to launch the newest addition to the A Series in the Philippines, OPPO A54 in 6GB+128GB RAM variant on May 26. Showcasing a beautiful design and competitive performance, OPPO A54 6GB keeps up with your daily grind with its large and fast charging battery, Octa-Core Processor, and an Ultra-large memory capacity of 128GB ROM.

“OPPO’s A Series is designed to enhance or complement our users’ lifestyles and OPPO A54 achieves just this as it balances good performance with contemporary design. Its long lasting battery performance ensures that you are fully powered to conquer your day. With OPPO A54, you also have enough storage and memory to keep up with your entertainment needs worry-free and in one smartphone,” said Zen Han, Vice President for National Sales of OPPO Philippines.

A smartphone that’s always reliable, always relaxed

Make your everyday grind a little extra with the smartphone you can trust. OPPO A54 6GB+128GB enables you to power through your day as it features a long-lasting battery life with 5000mAh of capacity. This will last you up to 2.2 days on a single charge, or give you 19.9 hours of YouTube video playback. After two no-charge days, OPPO A54 6GB+128GB’s 18W

Fast Charge fully restores your battery life in only 2 hours and 23 minutes, while 10 minutes of charging will get you as much as 13% so you won’t miss out on important tasks.

OPPO A54 6GB+128GB is equipped with an ultra-large memory capacity of up to 6GB of RAM and an internal storage of 128GB ROM, helping you enjoy your game or watch your favorite videos. It also runs on a Mediatek Helio P35 Octa-Core Processor. HyperBoost improves the performance and smoothness of select apps or games by reallocating system resources, letting you experience less lag, and can multitask more.

OPPO A54 6GB+128GB’s rear cameras feature a 13MP Main Camera, a 2MP Macro Camera for close range shots, and a 2MP Bokeh for brilliant bokeh shots. To enhance your photography experience, OPPO A54 6GB+128GB enables you to take photos even against a bright light with Backlight HDR. To make selfies clearer than ever, OPPO A54 6GB+128GB has a 16MP front camera that can capture not just bokeh pictures but with beautification and filter effects as well. OPPO’s AI Beautification also individually beautifies the subjects in the shot by adjusting and smoothing skin tones to ensure everyone looks their best.

Pre-order OPPO A54 6GB+128GB now, exclusively through Shopee and Lazada and get a limited-time only discount of the latest handset for only PHP8,999 during the pre-order period from May 17 to May 25.

To know more about the latest OPPO A54 6GB+128GB, visit OPPO’s official website at www.oppo.com/ph or its official Facebook page at OPPO Philippines.

Globe-ZAMCELCO partnership creates local income opportunities and customer convenience

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Globe, in partnership with the Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative (ZAMCELCO), responds to the challenges and uncertainties of these times by providing communities opportunities to earn more, and offering safe and convenient ways of paying bills. This is made possible through the country’s leading payment platforms: GCash and ECPay.

With this partnership, Globe continues to bring digital services closer to Zamboanga City. The city only has four payment centers, which serve more than 120,000 households. Through GCash and ECPay, customers of the power supplier no longer need to go to a payment center where they have to queue. They just need to access the GCash app or go to an ECPay retailer within their neighborhood to pay their bills.

“We make things easier for customers and local communities through our digital services like buying of load and paying bills -- changing the way businesses transact and helping them grow their earnings,” said Bernard Llamzon, Globe Head of Channel Management Group.

One of Globe’s dominant loading channels is its AMAX retailers who are now enabled with ECPay. More than 700 retailers now use the ECPay app, which enables them to offer more services to customers such as selling of electronic load and processing of ZAMCELCO payments. This expansion of services gives them an opportunity to increase earnings. So far, more than half of ECPay retailers in the city are already actively accepting payments for ZAMCELCO bills.

“Over the past year, we have witnessed how the use of digital channels has helped us get through challenging times. We will continue to introduce digital experiences to more Filipinos to support their livelihood and change their lives for the better,” said Rebecca Eclipse, Globe’s Chief Customer Experience Officer.

ZAMCELCO customers may pay their bills anytime by downloading the GCash app at http://glbe.co/GCashApp then go to Pay Bills, select ‘Electric Utilities’ and ZAMCELCO, fill out the necessary details, and choose ‘Confirm’. Those who prefer to pay in cash may go to an ECPay retailer, usually in a nearby sari-sari store, and provide the details of their ZAMCELCO bill.

GCash is one of the portfolio companies under 917Ventures, the country’s largest corporate incubator owned by Globe. Globe has also acquired majority equity interest in ECPay in 2019.

Globe’s aggressive builds and network expansion since last year have made it possible for customers to elevate their call, SMS and data browsing experience.

According to Ookla®’s Q1 2021 data[1], the telco’s nationwide consistency score is now more than 70 percent. Metro Manila registered the best score with more than 76 percent while high marks were also noted in Rizal, Bulacan, Cavite, Cebu City and Davao City.

Consistency Score measures what percentage of a provider's samples equals or exceeds both a download and upload threshold.

Globe likewise registered improved latency with an average of 33ms for the first quarter which is well below the 50ms winning standard set by gamers.[2]

Globe strongly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) particularly UN SDG No. 9 that highlights the roles of infrastructure and innovation as crucial drivers of economic growth and development.

For more information about Globe, visit www.globe.com.ph.

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[1] Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® Mobile Consistency Score in the Philippines for Q1 2021. Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission.

[2] Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® Mobile Consistency Score in the Philippines for Q1 2021. Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission.

FWD Insurance partners with Cebuana Lhuillier for nationwide financial and protection inclusion

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FWD Insurance has partnered with Cebuana Lhuillier to bridge the financial and protection gap covering a wider socioeconomic segment of the Philippine market. In an agreement signed in April 2021, affordable FWD insurance plans and digital solutions will be made accessible to Cebuana Lhuillier’s close to 30M Filipino customers spread across 2,500 branches nationwide. 

Combining their strengths in product innovation and market reach, both organizations aim to change the landscape of insurance protection in the country. The expanded market share plus the diverse array of financial and insurance solutions are projected to stimulate revenue growth and financial health for both organizations.

The plan will be implemented through pawnassurance, digital channels and solutions, fully digitized team of advisors, and a brand-new sachet insurance concept that will cater to specific needs of more Filipino households. 

“We’re always searching for innovative channels so we can reach more untapped customer segments. This partnership with the country’s leading micro financial services institution strengthens our thrust toward financial and protection inclusion on a national scale. Cebuana Lhuillier can help us provide the right protection that fits the specific needs and budget of more Filipinos and empowers them to celebrate living,” says Li Hao Zhuang, President and CEO of FWD Insurance. 

“In our venture to bring our business to digital space, building a strategic partnership with one of the fastest growing insurers in the Philippines supports our commitment to make every Filipino financially included anytime, anywhere. The strength of both our organizations allows us to seamlessly deliver quality products and services to our markets,” says Jean Henri Lhuillier, President and CEO of PJ Lhuillier, Inc.  

Affordable life insurance-focused products and packaged solutions involving health, life and investment products will be introduced to give more Filipinos from all walks of life the chance to get covered according to their protection needs and budget. They will also be given optimum buying options for their convenience using either technology aided platforms for remote interaction, or through face-to-face engagement with a highly trained sales team.

Both FWD Insurance and Cebuana Lhuillier will be sharing best practices in the implementation of plans under the partnership. Aside from training employees and salespeople for additional knowledge and skills in financial planning, team collaboration and reward system for top performers will also be enforced. 

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About Cebuana Lhuillier

P.J. Lhuillier, Inc. (PJLI) is the proud parent company of Cebuana Lhuillier, the Philippines’ largest micro financial services provider that offers pawning, remittance, micro insurance, bills payment, e-load, business-to-business solutions services, and micro savings and other banking services through their banking arm, the Cebuana Lhuillier Rural Bank. For more than 30 years, Cebuana Lhuillier continuously provides fast, easy, secure, and convenient micro financial products and services to more than 30 million customers through over 2,500 branches nationwide. The company has also expanded its services into the digital space through the eCebuana App, a product of the Cebuana Lhuillier Rural Bank, and a host of other financial platforms such as Cebuana From Home, ProtectNow.com and the Cebuana Lhuillier Jewelry website. 

Cebuana Lhuillier is committed to its purpose of bringing financial inclusion to the majority of Filipinos and has remained at the forefront of its industry through its many product innovations and leadership in customer service. Its commitment to excellence has given rise to many countless accolades and recognitions here and abroad.

About FWD Insurance 

FWD Life Insurance Corporation (FWD Insurance) launched its commercial operations in September 2014. As of end-2020, FWD Insurance ranks 2nd and 4th in terms of Paid-up Capital1 and New Business Annual Premium Equivalent2, respectively.

FWD Group spans 10 markets in Asia including Hong Kong SAR & Macau SAR, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Japan, Malaysia and Cambodia, offering life and medical insurance, general insurance, employee benefits, Shariah and family takaful products across a number of its markets. In the Philippines, FWD has 17 business hubs located in key cities nationwide, with its headquarters in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig.

Established in Asia in 2013 with a trailblazer mentality, FWD is the primary insurance business of investment group, Pacific Century Group.  FWD is focused on creating fresh customer experiences and making the insurance journey simpler, faster and smoother, with innovative propositions and easy-to-understand products, supported by digital technology. Through this customer-led approach, FWD aims to become a leading pan-Asian insurer by changing the way people feel about insurance. 

For more information, please visit fwd.com.ph. 

1 www.insurance.gov.ph > Statistics > Life > 2020 > Based on Paid-Up Capital

2 www.insurance.gov.ph > Statistics > Life > 2020 > Based on New Business Annual Premium Equivalent