Avail of Beko’s advanced technologies this Rainy Season

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Beko's world-class refrigerators are the perfect fit for our “new normal” lifestyle. Europe's No. 1 Appliance Brand believes that making products equipped with the latest technologies help improve the wellbeing of today’s consumers. As an appliance brand, Beko is committed to doing all they can to make people’s lives healthier. Aside from getting our laundry dry this rainy season, it’s also important to have a reliable refrigerator inside our home.

Some of Beko’s refrigerators, for instance, are equipped with the brand’s proprietary EverFresh+ and Active Fresh Blue Light technologies that promise to keep fruits and vegetables fresh for longer.

The ProSmart Inverter is five times quieter than the usual refrigerator compressors and also provides faster cooling while using less power. It adjusts to temperature changes faster, keeps food fresher for an extended period and lowers electricity bills.

Get your own Beko fridge or fridge freezer in the Rainy Day Promo on 21 models!

Prices range from Php16,191 for the RDNT200I20VS, a 7.1 cu ft top mount freezer inverter, to Php 55,791 for the GN163123P, a 22.7 cu.ft side-by-side inverter refrigerator.

The RDNT401E50VZGB (now priced at php33,291) fridge freezer has HarvestFresh’s 3-color technology which mimics the 24-hour sun-cycle inside the crisper, preserving vitamins of fruits and vegetables for longer. This unique technology inside your crisper will help you to enjoy more nutritious meals.

The GNO4331XPPH (sale price of Php 35,991) is a fridge freezer (side by side, 16.7 cu.ft) with CoolRoom, Active Odour Filter and Led Illumination for a clear view of the inside. The RDNT271I50VZWB (sale price of Php 23,391) is a fridge freezer with NeoFrost Dual Cooling, EverFresh+ and Active Fresh Blue Light.

“Beko’s roprietary technologies like EverFresh+ and Active Fresh Blue Light is part of the brand’s commitment to personal and planetary health. It starts with cutting-edge technologies to keep food fresh longer, preserve essential vitamins and offer energy savings,” said Gurhan Gunal, Country Manager of Beko Pilipinas Corp.

Visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/bekoph for details on the Rainy Day Promo.

ABOUT BEKO

Beko is the global home appliances brand of the Arçelik Group and belongs to the Koç Holding, one of the largest conglomerates in Europe. The brand has been in the Philippine Market for five years and is currently available in select SM Appliance Centers, Robinsons, All Home, Anson’s, Savers, Great World, and Manila Imperial Appliances Stores, and Asian Home Appliance Center in Cebu, and in e-commerce partners: Lazada, Household Appliances Trading (hat.com.ph). This year, Beko will be made available soon in other appliance stores nationwide as it continues to expand its distribution to other retail channels. For information, follow @bekoph on Facebook and Instagram or go to http://www.beko.ph.

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Ben&Ben reunite with Moira on the confessional ballad “Pasalubong”

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After working together last year for the heartwarming ballad “Paalam,” which has reached more than 40 million streams on all combined music platforms, Ben&Ben and Moira are reuniting again for a song that captures the intensity of deep longing and persistent desire.

Their second collaborative single “Pasalubong” is a romantic confessional that drips with unapologetic sentimentality: a song that is defenseless in its yearning and honesty, hoping that one’s profession of love will be received and reciprocated.

According to Ben&Ben, the song was inspired by the double meaning behind the title, which is a term that is commonly used to refer to a gift, and a word that could also mean to meet. “The track is a play on both these meanings,” the acclaimed nine-piece outfit explains.

Moira adds that the song’s impact radiates on a universal level, simply because it shows bravery and honesty despite the odds. “It isn’t so common anymore today to say what you mean,” the hitmaker says. “So I love that after a whole song of poetry, we end with the simplest but scariest lines to say…. Gusto Kita.”

Written and produced by the band and Moira, with arrangement from Ben&Ben’s very own percussionist Andrew De Pano, the folk-pop tune encapsulates the beauty in sparseness, and the magic in turning an outpour of emotion into a generation-defining anthem.

Andrew reveals that he was tasked to oversee the production side of the material, relying heavily on the weight of the word as basis for the arrangement and the overall vibe. “A big immediate difference from the usual Ben&Ben sound is the way the guitars sound, and the absence of most of our usual elements in the beginning. There was a major effort to really embody and project emotions of waiting and uncertainty and longing, and the ‘bass drum’ sound that is present throughout the song is meant to symbolize those times we get so caught up deep in thought that we end up hearing our own heartbeat.”

For their part, multi-awarded singer-songwriter duo Moira and Jason Marvin Hernandez helped finish the lyrics and added lines that give the material its enduring pop appeal. “For Pasalubong, we built it from the original song and added elements to it while in the car on our way to the Ben&Ben house,” Moira shares.

Together, both Ben&Ben and Moira interpreted the heart-wrenching nature of the material with precision and character. They made the song both timely and timeless, with every flow punctuated by unwavering vulnerability, and every word cutting deep and beautifully.

“With Moira and Paolo’s evocative vocal performance and the band’s emotional execution of Andrew’s arrangement, Pasalubong is a song that will certainly bring up all kinds of feelings, and hopefully will give people comfort in knowing that they aren’t alone in their frustration and longing,” the band shares in a statement.

In terms of delivery, Moira is very particular with the tone being conversational, as if telling a friend about her day or sharing the story to a lover. She also commends Andrew for being hands on in the studio, guiding her in every step of the way. “He has this crazy way of making something complicated, seem so simple. There’s this pitch where we used the 7th note for the last chorus which I thought was genius— that was all Andrew.”

“Pasalubong” is the third single off Ben&Ben upcoming sophomore full-length album to be released next month. The song is now available on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Philippines. Watch out for the music video premiere on Ben&Ben’s official YouTube channel this July 30, 2021 at 6:00pm, Friday.

Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner! Xiaomi successfully concludes the Xiaomi PUBG Mobile Philippine Cup 2021

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Xiaomi together with PlayerUnknown’s Battegrounds (PUBG) has successfully concluded the Xiaomi PUBG Mobile Philippine Cup 2021, powered by its latest Redmi Note 10 5G.

Anarchyst PH came out on top, being the lead scorer throughout the entire competition, bringing home the grand prize of PHP 50,000. Meanwhile, Guidotti Esports Mikasa in 2nd place won PHP 25,000. UTG international came in 3rd place with PHP 15,000, and XTX Project Rebirth in 4th place was awarded PHP 10,000.

Over 314 teams from all over the country registered, with only 32 advancing to the group stage of the tournament broadcasted live on the Xiaomi Philippines and PUBG Mobile Philippines page. Then the top 16 teams from group A and B outshone their competition during the group stage, and engaged in intense, tactical battles for the top prizes during the Grand Finals broadcasted live on July 24 - 25, 2021.

The teams that participated expressed their gratefulness for a unique and fulfilling Mi Fan Experience, thankful for the opportunity to showcase their skills in the thriving Philippine esports scene.

Xiaomi Philippines also extended its gratitude to all the teams who joined and to the PUBG Mobile Community who supported the Xiaomi PUBG Mobile Philippine Cup 2021. The extraordinary show highlighted the growth and potential of the Philippine esports industry, as well as Xiaomi’s enduring support for the gaming community.

“We were thrilled with the turnout for this event and would like to thank our Mi Fans for making the Xiaomi PUBG Mobile Philippine Cup 2021 such a success! We look forward to continued collaborations with the Philippine gaming community so we can treat our fans to more activities like this in the future, which will be made even more enjoyable with our latest smart phones that offer a flagship level gaming experience,” said Tomi Adrias, Xiaomi Public Relations Manager.

With esports in the Philippines fast gaining ground, Xiaomi continually invests in advanced technology to provide gamers with the best experience, with the latest being showcased in its new phone the Redmi Note 10 5G. This 5G ready phone levels up the user’s gaming experience with its powerful MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G chipset. Its 7nm processing technology offers higher performance with power efficiency, giving flagship-like level gaming performance at an affordable price.

The Redmi Note 5G also supports 5G dual sim, so users won’t need to worry about signal dropping or slow internet connection while on an intense, game-clutching match. It also features a captivating 90Hz 6.5” AdaptiveSync DotDisplay for smoother graphics, smoother motion, and finer details which enhances your overall gaming experience.

The Redmi Note 10 5G comes in two variants – 4GB+128GB, and 8GB+128GB and retails at PHP 9,990 and PHP 11,490 respectively. It's available in any Xiaomi Authorized Stores or the Xiaomi Philippines official store in Lazada and Shopee. The Redmi Note 10 5G is also available with Globe’s Plan 999 which you can avail of through their website. Smart also recently announced the Redmi Note 10 5G as part of the 5G-certified devices available with their newest Signature Lite Plan 599, which customers can avail of by booking an appointment with the Smart Store nearest you via stay.smart/open and soon through the Smart Online Store.

Follow Xiaomi Philippines' official Facebook page to stay up to date on their latest news.

For official tournament photos, refer to the link here: PUBG Tournament photos

Smile Train Expands Comprehensive Cleft Care Services Across Philippines

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Smile Train, the world's largest cleft organization, announced today the establishment of four Comprehensive Cleft Care (CCC) centers across the Philippines to increase accessibility of treatment to cleft-affected individuals and their families.

ARC Hospital in Lapu-Lapu City serving as the first Comprehensive Cleft Care (CCC) in Cebu)

Every day, more than 540 babies are born with a cleft around the world, an ongoing reality that calls for comprehensive solutions to help them overcome challenges and live a happy, healthy life.

For the past two decades, Smile Train has supported more than 64,000 cleft surgeries through its 50+ partner hospitals and organizations throughout Philippines. As the organization marks its 20th anniversary in the country, it is further expanding its services to include nutrition support, orthodontic and dental treatment, and speech therapy in more locations across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

“Smile Train’s goal is to provide those born with a cleft the necessary holistic care beyond their initial surgeries. We will continue to build a network that will bring comprehensive cleft care to Filipinos, so they have the support and the tools they need to overcome any challenge. Through this network and these comprehensive cleft centers, we aim to ultimately provide them the ability to work, play, and live happy, healthy and productive lives,” said Kimmy Coseteng-Flaviano, Smile Train’s Vice-President for South East Asia.

Smile Train’s geographical and programmatic expansion comes as the organization celebrates National Cleft and Craniofacial awareness month this July. Smile Train has launched comprehensive cleft centers at partner hospitals including the Philippine Band of Mercy and Marikina St. Vincent General Hospital in Metro Manila, San Fernandino Hospital in Pampanga, and Mabuhay Deseret Foundation in ARC Hospital in Cebu. At these centers, in addition to surgeries, parents and patients in need can access nutrition counselling and nutrition services, orthodontic treatment, and speech therapy sessions at no cost.

These institutions have served as Smile Train’s partners for years, helping patients from across different provinces and performing thousands of cleft surgeries with the assistance of Smile Train, and will be continuing to do so in an increased capacity as CCC centers. Philippine Band of Mercy has performed 25,300 Smile Train-funded cleft surgeries since 2002; Marikina St. Vincent has performed 1,900+ cleft surgeries since 2011; San Fernando Hospital has done over 1,000 cleft surgeries since 2011; and Mabuhay Deseret Foundation has performed 1,500+ cleft surgeries since 2008. Additional partner hospitals will be able to provide CCC in the coming months.

More on Comprehensive Cleft Care (CCC)

Comprehensive cleft care complements cleft surgery, which Smile Train has been providing at no cost to families in need for over 20 years in the Philippines. Cleft treatment is not a one-off process or even just a series of surgeries, but often requires a holistic approach including nutritional support, dental and orthodontic care, psychosocial support, and speech therapy. CCC is provided by an interdisciplinary, supportive team of highly trained professionals that typically includes geneticists, nutritionists, surgeons, nurses, speech therapists, ENTs, audiologists, mental health counselors, dentists, and orthodontists, among others. For Smile Train and its medical partners, CCC means that each person with cleft has access to all the care they need in order to thrive.

The expansion of Smile Train’s CCC footprint also supports its efforts to promote a working telehealth network, which will allow patients to access CCC despite the challenges posed by the pandemic and geography.

In the Philippines, the pandemic has not gotten in the way of Smile Train’s efforts to help cleft patients, providing over 1,800+ surgeries (pandemic-related) done in 2020, and 1,120 in the first 6 months of 2021 with 26 partners actively doing surgeries.

Since the start of the pandemic, Smile Train’s speech telehealth program in the Philippines has treated over 200 patients, providing them with more than 1,000 cleft care-related sessions. Recently, the organization launched the country’s first Filipino speech therapy mobile application which serves as a platform for more patients and families born with cleft to continue to receive comprehensive cleft care with minimal disruptions.

For more information about Smile Train’s global efforts and to donate, please visit smiletrain.org. 

To learn more about Smile Train’s local programs in the Philippines, please visit smiletrain.ph, follow Smile Train Philippines on Twitter and Instagram @SmileTrainPh, and like us on Facebook at @SmileTrainPhilippines. The Smile Train Philippines mobile application can be downloaded via Google Play and App Store.

About Smile Train

Smile Train empowers local medical professionals with training, funding, and resources to provide free cleft surgery and comprehensive cleft care to children globally. We advance a sustainable solution and scalable global health model for cleft treatment, drastically improving children’s lives, including their ability to eat, breathe, speak, and ultimately thrive. To learn more about how Smile Train's sustainable approach means donations have both an immediate and long-term impact, please visit smiletrain.ph. For more information about Smile Train’s work in the Philippines, please contact philippines@smiletrain.org.

Juan Karlos returns from hiatus with arresting folk-rock tune “Boston”

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After taking an indefinite hiatus from social media, acclaimed artist Juan Karlos returns with a new single that showcases a more laid-back, stripped-down approach in terms of songwriting and production.

Released digitally, “Boston” revisits an old memory with a former flame, and runs with the fictional idea of “what could have been” if decisions in life were done differently. The song also documents that lingering bittersweet feeling of longing that, because of circumstances beyond control, cannot persist.

Going beyond his comfort zone, Juan Karlos recorded “Boston” alone in his home studio without his band. He tapped Dix Lucero for additional sax and flute parts and Noel De Brackinghe as his Recording, Mixing and Mastering Engineer, who made the material more intricately layered but tastefully sparse.

With subtle instrumentation that allows the sentiment of the song to soar and tug hearts, Juan Karlos’ latest single embraces his introspective side with creative whims and folk-rock sensibilities, while retaining a sense of hushed fragility.

“I’ve always wanted a simple treatment with a touch of complexity,” the young singer-songwriter shares in a statement. “Boston works in that vein, and it captures my personal vision as a musician.”

The song comes with a music video that features Juan Karlos performing in a moving pickup, with EDSA as his backdrop.The visual narrative shows the alt-pop artist singing with his guitar, as he traverses the sprawling urban stretch aimlessly, as if navigating places without a particular destination.

“Boston” is out now on all streaming platforms worldwide via Island Records Philippines and MCA Music Inc.

About Juan Karlos

Juan Karlos is a Filipino band and six-time Platinum awardee signed under MCA Music composed of JK Labajo on vocals and guitar, Jeriko Aguilar on guitar, Louise Bayas on bass, and Gian Hipolito on drums. Formed in 2018, the eponymous band went under several personnel changes and ultimately released their smash hit, “Buwan” in the same year.

Frontman JK Labajo shared that his solo music career is currently inactive. Hailing from Cebu, he first gained recognition as a finalist on The Voice Kids Philippines and went on to pursue a career in music and acting. Following the release of his albums under MCA Music, JK (2015) and JKL (2017), he realized that he has to stop settling and commit to what he really wants: to write, produce, and perform his own songs the way he hears it in his head and heart and be part of a band. Juan Karlos aims to “dream big or go home” and to make a mark in OPM and globally. “I want to be able to make a change, a difference,” he said. I want to show people the importance and beauty of music. I'm in music for the art, to earn in order to fund my daily needs and dreams, and for recognition so I can have reach and to be heard.”

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