IKEA Philippines Searches for Magazine Cover Models

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The search is open to all Filipinos

In preparation for the opening of the first store in Pasay City, IKEA Philippines is producing a magazine to share the brand’s milestones and inspiration to the Filipinos. IKEA will feature Filipino families or individuals on the cover and searches for magazine cover model.

The invitation to be on the cover of IKEA Philippines magazine is open to all Filipinos. Five families or friends or individuals will be selected to be on the printed and/or digital cover of the magazine. Selected participants will also receive P30,000 worth of IKEA shopping vouchers.

Entries to the search will be collected from 15 – 30 June 2021. Winners will be announced via IKEA Philippines Facebook page

How to join the search

Interested individuals may visit (campaign page link) and submit a photo taken inside their homes. Photo entries may include their friends, partners or other members of their family. 

 For more information and to see full contest mechanics, visit the IKEA Philippines website, www.IKEA.ph

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https://www.ikea.com/ph/en/campaigns/search-for-ikea-magazine-cover-model-pub628065f0 .

About IKEA Southeast Asia & Mexico

Since its 1943 founding in Sweden, IKEA has created a better everyday life for the many people by offering well-designed, functional home furnishings at affordable prices. As a franchisee, we inspire and enable people to make home count in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand – and has plans to enter the Philippines, Mexico and Vietnam. Our portfolio of five shopping centres, operated by Ikano Centres, are anchored by IKEA and create meeting places at the heart of our communities. With partners and investments in other types of real estate, we also create walkable communities where people shop, work, live and play. Part of the Ikano Group, we are the only IKEA franchisee owned by the Kamprad family that founded IKEA.

DITO enjoins the public to be wary of overpriced, unauthorized SIM cards and DITO-branded devices sold online

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Since the much-awaited commercial launch of DITO last March 8, 2021, and due to the general public’s clamor for better connectivity, a number of overpriced, unauthorized DITO SIM cards, and DITO-branded modems and WIFI devices have been seen to proliferate online, especially on Facebook, including Lazada and Shopee.

Atty. Adel Tamano, Chief Administrative Officer of DITO Telecommunity issued a follow-up statement advising the public to purchase only from DITO authorized partners and resellers.

He said, “We do understand the desire of the Filipino public to finally experience fast, affordable, and quality connectivity through DITO. However, we wish to advise everyone to please purchase DITO sim cards only from our partners, resellers, our DITO stores, and official online partner stores to avoid any issues.”

Atty. Tamano reiterated that the list of authorized partners and resellers is available via their website www.dito.ph and that DITO sim cards are available via the official Lazada (bit.ly/DITOsaLazada) and Shopee (bit.ly/DITOsaShopee) portals.

“Furthermore, we wish to inform everyone that there are unscrupulous individuals selling DITO so-called vanity or special numbers at exorbitant prices. Please be reminded that all DITO sim cards no matter the mobile number are priced the same and we at DITO do not condone this practice, added Atty. Tamano.

The third telco’s Chief Administrative Officer also mentioned that DITO will make available true vanity number SIM cards in the near future.

Atty. Tamano also further warned the public from purchasing DITO-branded modems and WIFI devices with free SIM cards which have been observed to be sold in various online channels.

“It has come to our attention that there are so-called DITO-branded modems that are being sold online. Let me take this opportunity to assure the public that the unauthorized use of the DITO branding in any form shall result in the possibility of prosecution for intellectual property infringement,” Atty. Tamano explained.

“There are no official DITO modems or pocket WIFI devices that have been launched at this time. DITO cannot and will not guarantee the performance and service should our SIM cards be used in these unauthorized devices in the market today,” Atty. Tamano explained.

Atty. Tamano ended with, “We are in the process of testing compatible devices and will add to the list those that will pass our internal testing.”

For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/DITOphofficial or the website at www.DITO.ph.

Upgrade to the latest Galaxy S21 Series 5G and other flagship smartphones with Samsung’s exclusive

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SAMSUNG offers exciting discounts for its latest flagship devices until June 30, 2021. 

The Galaxy S21 Series 5G, Galaxy Z Series, Galaxy Note20 Series and Galaxy S20 FE are designed to meet all the demands of everyone’s changing lifestyles, whether it’s for work, play, or all the other epic moments in between. Get these devices for as low as Php 1,166.25/month at 0% interest for up to 24 months using participating credit cards. Get the first-month installment for FREE at 0% for 24 months using a PNB credit card in select Samsung Experience Stores.

Avail of the Trade-In, Trade-Up promo where customers can trade in their old smartphone to get the Galaxy S21 Series 5G or any of the flagship devices. Users must simply visit any participating store to have their old smartphone evaluated to get additional tokens worth up to Php 12,000 on top of the value of their traded-in device.

The premium smartphones also come with FREE 1-year VIU Premium and 4-months YouTube Premium subscriptions.

Epic promos for the Galaxy S21 Series 5G

Epic bundles and discounts await those who will purchase the Galaxy S21 Series 5G. A Php 5,000 cashback is given to those who will purchase via straight payment using their credit card in select Samsung Experience Stores and Resellers nationwide until June 30, 2021. Plus, Enjoy a FREE Galaxy Buds Pro or Galaxy Buds Live until June 20, 2021, or a FREE Galaxy Watch3 from June 21 – 30, 2021. 

Galaxy users can also enjoy an additional Php 7,500 Samsung Upgraders discount. Just present the current Galaxy device in any participating Samsung Experience Stores and Authorized Stores nationwide to avail the offer. Discount is automatically applied when purchased via Samsung.com and authorized online partners.

Upgrade work and play at home with Galaxy Note20 Series

Elevate work and play set up at home by purchasing the Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G now at only Php 62,990 SRP from its original price of Php 67,990 SRP. The Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra now retail at Php 48,990 SRP and Php 62,990 SRP, respectively.

Upgrade to what you want, to do more of what you love with the Galaxy S20 FE

This is the phone for people who want it all. The Galaxy S20 FE currently retails at only Php 27,990 SRP from its original price of Php 32,990 SRP.

Meet the demands of today’s ever-changing lifestyles with Samsung’s flagship Galaxy smartphones. For more information about these premium devices, visit samsung.com/ph.

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 has 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.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network systems, and memory, system LSI and LED solutions. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at http://news.samsung.com.

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realme C25S launches in the PH on June 15, promises incredible upgrade at same price

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 Get realme’s latest power-packed stunner exclusively on Shopee for as low as PHP 6,490 on June 15!

realme, the country’s no. 1 smartphone brand for Q1 2021, is set to launch its latest entry-level offering, the realme C25S, in the Philippines on June 15. Coming off the launch of its widely successful realme C25 back in April of this year, the realme C25S promises upgraded performance at the same price.

With the realme C25S, users can look forward to incredible performance as it now comes packed with the Helio G85 Gaming Processor. This guarantees a smoother overall experience that mobile gaming enthusiasts and other tech-driven individuals will love. This powerful processor makes the realme C25S capable of handling any mainstream game and other day-to-day tasks with ease in performance.

The realme C25S also guarantees top-notch reliability to keep up with the youth’s on-the-go lifestyle. Similar to the realme C25, it also obtained a TÜV Rheinland Smartphone High-Reliability Certification, having passed 23 major tests, including ten (10) daily-use test scenarios, extreme environment tests, and component reliability tests. This means users can count on the realme C25S for outstanding quality reminiscent of flagship models.

Other features of the realme C25S include a 48MP AI Triple Camera, 6000mAh battery with 18W quick charging, and a 6.5” HD+ mini-drop display, making it an all-around smartphone that delivers excellent results at an affordable price.

In addition, the realme C25S also comes with the latest realme UI 2.0 based on the Android 11. This offers amazing customization features, as well as enhanced privacy and security to ensure users’ personal data remains safe and protected.

The realme C25S in Water Grey

 

Avail the realme C25S at P1,000 off this June 15!

Coming in two colors: Water Blue and Water Grey, the realme C25S will be available first on Shopee starting June 15. The 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM variant will retail for PHP7,490, while the 4GB RAM + 128GB ROM variant will retail for P8,490.

Flash sales will also be held throughout on June 15 where you can avail of both realme C25S variants with a discount of PHP1,000 so stay tuned!

For more info and updates on the realme C25S, follow realme on Facebook at facebook.com/realmePhilippines, @realme_PH on Twitter, and @realmephilippines on Instagram.

Independence Day Message of Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda

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Independence Day Message of  three-term Senator, now Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda in the 123rd year celebration of the country’s independence, 

 

Mensahe ni Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda

Araw ng Kalayaan

June 12, 2021

Sa ika-isandaan at dalawampu’t tatlong pagdiriwang natin ng kalayaan bilang bansa, ang hangad natin ay makamtan din ng bawat Pilipino ang kalayaan sa kahirapan na siyang gumagapos sa marami nating kababayan.

Matagumpay man nating nabawi ang ating Kalayaan sa pang-aapi ng puwersang kolonyal, hindi natin maipagkakaila na may mga kapwa tayong Pilipino na patuloy na nagdurusa sa kahirapan na siyang pumipigil sa kanilang pag-unlad at pamumuhay nang maginhawa.

Ang isang tunay na malayang bansa ay isang bansa kung saan ang mga tao ay nakakapamuhay ng kontento at hindi nakakaranas ng pagdurusa, kung saan ang bawat isa ay nakaka-benepisyo sa pangunahing mga programa at serbisyong sosyo-ekonomiko, at kung saan kasamang umuunlad ng mga komunidad ang mga taong naniniharan dito.

Ang kasalukuyang pandemya at sunod-sunod na pananalasa ng mga sakuna ay naging dagdag-hamon sa bawat Pilipino. May mga kababayan tayong nawalan ng trabaho at kabuhayan na siyang tanging pinagkukunan ng kita para maitaguyod ang pangangailangan ng pamilya. May mga kababayan tayong halos isang beses sa isang araw nalamang kumakain at kung minsan nga ay wala ng makain dahil sa kawalan ng panggastos. May mga kabataang natigil sa pag-aaral dahil sa kawalan ng sapat na kagamitan para maipagpatuloy ito. May ibang namamatay na lang nang hindi man lang nakakapagpagamot.

Huwag na sana nating hayaang patuloy na magdusa ang ating mga kababayan. Huwag na nating hayaang madagdagan ang mga kumakalam na sikmura, mga pangarap na hindi naabot at ang bilang ng mga nasawi ng dahil sa hirap ng buhay. Isang hamon din sa pamahalaan na mabigyan ang mga mamamayan ng mas maraming oportunidad sa trabaho, pantay na pagkakataon upang magkaroon ng kalidad na edukasyon, serbisyong pangkalusugan, trabaho at pangkabuhayan, at ligtas na pamumuhay laban sa kalamidad bilang mahahalagang hakbang tungo sa matagumpay na pagsugpo sa kahirapan sa bansa.

Ngayong Araw ng Kalayaan, sama-sama nating ipaglaban din ang karapatan ng bawat Pilipino na magkaroon ng maayos at maginhawang buhay. Kasabay ng patuloy nating pakikipaglaban sa kasalukuyang pandemya, patuloy din nating isulong ang kalayaan ng bawat Pilipino sa kahirapan at bigyan sila ng pag-asang makamit ang buhay na kanilang inaasam.

Sa muli, isang Maligayang Araw ng Kalayaan sa ating lahat.