realme Fan Fest celebration continues with RMC Grand Finals; Zack Tabudlo to headline half-time show

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Mark your calendars as the country’s no. 1 smartphone brand gears up for

its biggest Mobile Legends tournament on August 26!

Attention, Squad! realme’s Global Fan Festival is about to get even bigger with the realme Mobile Legends Cup (RMC) Grand Finals happening on August 26.

The special livestream event will see top esports teams duke it out for Mobile Legends supremacy, jam-packed with other surprises that are sure to excite the realme community. This is part of the brand’s month-long celebration to show its gratitude for the continuous support and loyalty it has received from its Filipino fans.

The grand Livestream event kicks off at 11AM with the exciting matchup between ​​the PSBA Jaguars from the Philippine School of Business Administration, and Team Lethal from Angeles University Foundation as they go head-to-head for the RMC x PJMA Campus Invasion. This will then be followed by the much-awaited showdown between AUG3 and K10 for the main RMC Season 4 Grand Finals round as they vie for the ultimate RMC title, and a prize pool of up to P500,000.

Zack Tabudlo to headline RMC half-time show

As a treat for the realme Squad, the RMC Grand Finals will also feature a special half-time show headlined by singer-songwriter Zack Tabudlo in between the matches. The artist behind the hit single “Binibini” is set to indulge fans with a performance of his latest viral hits.

In addition, the country’s top gaming personalities are also set to face off for the very first time in a surprise celebrity show match that’s one for the books.

With all these and more, the realme Mobile Legends Cup Grand Finals is definitely something you would not want to miss! Be sure to catch it on August 26 starting at 11AM on realme Philippines’ Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok accounts.

realme Mobile Legends Cup Season 4 is co-presented by official telco partner DITO Telecommunications, official courier partner J&T Express, official digital payments partner PayMaya, official gaming fuel partner Mountain Dew, official gaming gear partner Logitech, official chair partner Secret Lab, and official talent partner Rumble Royale.

For more info on the RMC Grand Finals and the realme Global Fan Festival, follow realme on Facebook at facebook.com/realmePhilippines, @realme_PH on Twitter, and @realmephilippines on Instagram. #DareToBeYouwithrealme #RMCGrandFinals #realmePH

 

New Shopee Users Can Enjoy Up to 100% Off* with the Code FULLYVAXXED

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For those who are fully vaccinated, they can also look forward to an additional exclusive digital bundle that includes free shipping and brand vouchers

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, encourages more Filipinos to get vaccinated through its #FullyVaxxed initiatives. 

To further encourage the community to get both doses of the vaccine, Shopee is offering an exclusive discount to those who are not yet Shopee users. New Shopee users* can enjoy a 100% discount** on their first online purchase with the code: FULLYVAXXED, and fully vaccinated individuals can look forward to an exclusive digital bundle when they sign up on the #FullyVaxxed microsite.

During the first half of the year, many Filipinos were hesitant to get vaccinated due to several factors. Still, recent reports show a rise in the number of Filipinos getting vaccinated, with over 28 million doses given. Through Shopee Bayanihan, Shopee launched several vaccination-related initiatives such as Resbakuna: Kasangga ng Bida education campaign in partnership with the Department of Health and Shopee Vaccination Center Support with select local government units.

New To Shopee?

Until September 26, 2021, new Shopee users can use the voucher code FULLYVAXXED to enjoy 100% off, ₱50 cap, minimum spend of ₱50. 

Here are the steps on how to use the FULLYVAXXED voucher:

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

Sign up for a Shopee account.

Input the code FULLYVAXXED on the checkout page of your first purchase.

#FullyVaxxed Package

Fully Vaxxed users can get even more exclusive discounts with the #FullyVaxxed Package. The exclusive digital package includes free shipping and discount vouchers from Shopee and discount vouchers from brands such as Hygienix, Maxi-Peel, SkinWhite, Splash Personal Care, Johnson & Johnson, SC Johnson, Airqueen Philippines, Colgate-Palmolive, New Balance, and Sakura Filters. 

To avail of the Shopee #FullyVaxxed Package, visit the microsite (https://shopee.ph/m/fullyvaxxed-package), submit the vaccination card for proof of vaccine completion until September 26, 2021, and wait for the verification from Shopee.

Shop, load, and pay bills with ShopeePay. Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

The Itchyworms release new song “Eto Na (Ang Maliligayang Araw)” and a Spotify Music + Talk Show series to mark continued 25th anniversary celebration

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The Itchyworms celebrate their era-defining legacy with the release of their new single “Eto Na (Ang Maliligayang Araw)” and the six-part series, Worms Upon A Time: An Itchyworms Podcast as part of the band’s continued 25th anniversary celebration.

The year-long musical treat follows the success of Waiting For The End To Start, which was pressed on vinyl and immediately sold out upon its release, and the launch of “The Life I Know,” the first of its kind in the Philippine stop-motion animation music video, which garnered critical acclaim across the board.

25th Anniversary single

Returning to their brand of melodic pop-rock sensibilities with sharp hooks, bluesy guitar lines, and timeless lyrics, the multi-awarded Filipino band has dropped a call-and-response anthem about hurdling through the difficult times with a more hopeful mindset in life.

According to drummer and lead vocalist Jazz Nicolas, the song documents the feeling of being stuck in a challenging phase for a very long period, while hoping that everything will be fine. “You’re not quite there yet, but you feel that things are moving up a bit,” he emphasizes. “Kel and I call this the dark ages; it’s when all areas of your life seemed very bleak, and you always feel like there's no way out. In this song, you’re not out yet, but you have a feeling that you will be.”

Even before the pandemic happened, The Itchyworms have always wanted to produce a jam song that would make for a strong album opener. Most of their newer tracks gravitate toward the uncertainty of the future or the long-simmering anxiety brought by the lockdown. “Eto Na (Ang Maliligayang Araw),” however, confronts the situation that we’re in with the healing power of a catchy, upbeat guitar-pop tune. It’s a perfect fit for what a 25th anniversary should be: a commitment to represent the band’s music and the history held within it.

When the lockdown slightly eased, the band regrouped into the legendary Big Baby Studios, where some of the alt-rock quartet’s most notable hits were born. “Big Baby was always home to The Itchyworms, especially to Jazz, because this was his father’s original studio in their ancestral home,” lead vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Jugs Jugueta shares in a statement. “I remember recording the first few demos of The Itchyworms there. I also remember Tito Sonny showing us all of his guitars, and Chino and I were just in awe. Now, it has come full circle: Jazz and Peavey and the worms continue Tito Sonny’s legacy, and the fact that we recorded our 25th Anniversary single there means so much to us.”

The Itchyworms reworked the early version of the track by adding lyrics that pay homage to their story together as a group and even referenced some of their old songs in the material. Mixed and mastered by Jazz’s brother Peavy Nicolas, “Eto Na (Ang Maliligayang Araw)” finds the band experimenting with a Moog Little Phatty analog synth and a Yamaha Reface YC, bringing a unique twist on their classic sound. “It's good that we finally got to go into the studio for this,” Nicolas shares the process behind the recording. “We all recorded our instruments live in the studio. and all four of us sang on it.” The Itchyworms’ guitarist Chino Singson adds, “Plus the outro or coda is totally unrelated to the tonal center of the song, but it adds a Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour vibe.”

 Worms Upon A Time: An Itchyworms Show

To celebrate the release of their 25th anniversary single, the band launched Worms Upon A Time: An Itchyworms Podcast, a six-part series that explores the long-lasting appeal and impact of their albums in their 25 years of existence as a band. Produced by The Itchyworms and Sony Music Philippines, the show leverages Spotify’s latest format Music + Talk format, a new type of audio experience that brings together music tracks and spoken commentary, wrapped up into one immersive and interactive listening experience.

“I guess this is our version of the Beatles’ Anthology series,” Jugueta reveals. “Because that was the Beatles’ story as told by the Beatles. This show is our story, our history, our legacy as told by The Itchyworms ourselves. Look forward to stories that have never been shared before!”

 The Itchyworms will have important guests who will be joining them on the show. Jugueta explains, “This project is very close to our hearts, and we would like to thank Sony Music Philippines for producing it and to Wincy Ong for directing it and to Peavey Nicolas for recording and mixing it.”

The Itchyworms are also set to release a mockumentary that chronicles their 25 years in the music industry and a music video of their self-titled track “Waiting For The End To Start,” whose visual narrative serves as an artistic take on the ‘dystopian future post-pandemic’ life in the Philippines.    

The Itchyworms’ new single “Eto Na (Ang Maliligayang Araw)” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Philippines. Worms Upon A Time: An Itchyworms Podcast is also available on Spotify.

Grab all the Hottest K-Pop Merch at Shopee Collector’s Fair

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Support all your biases by getting these albums and lightsticks, discounted up to 80% off

Although we can’t see our favorite idols in person just yet and the closest we can get to doing so is through online concerts, you can still enjoy the full stan experience! While we all continue to stay home for the time being, we can sing along to our favorite artists’ releases, laugh at their crackhead energy on variety shows, enjoy the camaraderie of fellow fans on social media, and show our support by buying K-Pop merch.

Whatever K-Pop fandom you’re from, check out Shopee Collector’s World to discover Shopee-exclusive deals and markdowns from popular and trusted merch sellers. Build your K-Pop shrine from home and check out all the kyeopta collectibles to add to your merch display at the K-Pop Merch World this August 20-21. 

Here are our top picks from the sale, with discounts up to 80% off: 

NCTzens, this is not a drill: 7DREAM is back! Get your very own copy of NCT Dream’s much-awaited full-length debut album, NCT DREAM Hot Sauce, from CNA Philippines. Aside from the CD, this item also includes a photobook, postcard book, sticker, folded poster, and photocard.

Feel hotter, sweeter, cooler with this BTS BUTTER album from N.Cat Philippines. ARMYs, you’ll find that getting both the Peaches and Cream versions is hard to resist! Each order contains the CD, photobook, lyrics card, instant photocard, photo stand, folded message card, graphic sticker, photocard, and poster.

Light up your TWICE shrine with this official Twice Lightband Kit. With this package, you get one light band, a gorgeous golden necklace, a photocard set, a guarantee card, and warranty. Can you already imagine what the Candy Bong ocean looks like in concert? 

BLINKS, don’t miss out on the chance to make this limited-edition version of the BLACKPINK Official Lightstick yours. It’s equal parts cute and badass, and the perfect companion if you’re planning yet another rewatch of Blackpink: Light Up the Sky. 

Until August 22, grow your collection from home with more action figures, trading cards, and merchandise at https://shopee.ph/m/collectors-world. Get an extra 10% off, capped at ₱60, on all toys and collectibles when you use the code SHPCW21 with a minimum spend of ₱500. 

If you’re a hobbyist looking to help others build their own collections, sign up as a Shopee seller at https://bit.ly/ShopeeSellerSignUp. Finish your application in a few easy steps to reach more collectors on Shopee.

Stay safe at home by going cashless with ShopeePay, your all-in-one e-wallet which you can use to Buy Load, Pay Bills, and Scan to Pay at multiple merchants nationwide. Top up your ShopeePay wallet through your debit card and online banking to enjoy exclusive ShopeePay promos such as up to 25% Bills Cashback when you pay for Meralco, Maynilad, and more; ₱5 mobile data for only ₱1; and ShopeePay ₱1 Deals from Puregold, Seaoil, Potato Corner, and more. 

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play

Whatever your design needs, Kaya sa Canva

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Whether you’re a student, a teacher, a small business owner, a job-seeker, a home buddy, a content creator, or simply someone who wants to express creatively, there’s a template for you in Canva. 

Canva launches ‘Kaya sa Canva’ campaign to highlight its vast selection of free ready-to-use templates that can cater to a wide range of projects and needs.

"At Canva, our mission is to empower the world to design with our easy-to-use design platform," Yani Hornilla-Donato, Country Manager, Canva Philippines said. "Good design is about achieving goals through visual communication. With our campaign, "Kaya sa Canva" we want to encourage our Filipino users to explore our beautifully curated library, and find thousands of free templates that will empower them to communicate with purpose and get things done."

Whatever your design needs, Kaya sa Canva. From advocacy, career development, business, education, special events and more, Canva has thousands of templates that can be edited to fit anyone’s visual communication needs.

1.)   Get your dream job with fresh CV templates

Your CV or resume should showcase your personality and uniqueness. It’s your key to standing out among the other applicants, and   impressing your potential employer. Job-seekers and college and university students who want to enhance employment prospects should maximize Canva’s customizable resume templates with creative, sleek, and professional-looking layouts.

Canva offers a wide variety of CV templates, from college resume

to corporate resume designs and creative layouts

 2.)   Make your business  stand out with amazing marketing content

Micro, small, or medium-sized businesses can build their brand by making the most out of all the branding and marketing templates that Canva offers. With millions of beautiful social media templates, photos, videos and graphics, brands are not only able to create visually appealing online ads, marketing brochures, business cards, but save a lot more time as well. 

Canva offers templates that will help you build your business’ online presence

3.)   Grow your audience with inspiring and engaging visual content

Aspiring influencers and professional designers who make content professionally can design with ease with Canva to enhance their content. Content creators can bring their ideas to life in minutes using Canva’s social media templates, video editing and animation features, and content library. Creators can also design, schedule, and post their social media content right from the Canva platform.

Customizable social media templates that caters to different niches

 4.)    Collaborate with your team with ease through Canva’s presentations templates

In an increasingly visual era, presentations are the way to go when it comes to communicating your idea. And as remote working quickly becomes the norm, presentations are no longer just delivered in a physical meeting room, teams are finding new ways to collaborate online and get things done. Canva Presentation templates allow teams to co-create, review, and comment on projects real-time.

Beyond making your deck stand out, Canva Presentations also brings the entire design and collaboration workflow together more conveniently for teams

Canva makes it easy to design engaging visual content, helping you achieve your personal and professional goals. “Whatever project you have in mind, whether it’s a winning resume, an engaging branding collateral, or a visually appealing content for your channel, Kaya sa Canva,” Donato said. “Our high quality templates make it easy and efficient for anyone to design for any purpose. Individuals and teams can create content with Canva to suit any brand and topic.”

To further empower Filipinos to design, Canva will also roll out new templates in the coming weeks that anyone will surely love. To know more about Canva, visit https://www.canva.com/