Filipino-Norwegian singer-songwriter Clinton Kane tops Philippine streaming and radio charts with “I Guess I’m In Love”

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Following his viral success on TikTok and other online music platforms, Clinton Kane is taking the country by storm with the release of his stripped-down pop ballad “I GUESS I’M IN LOVE,” under Columbia Records and Sony Music.

Detailing the winding journey and range of feelings that come with finally finding true love, the emotional single is currently at No. 4 on Spotify Philippines charts, and has amassed nearly 23 million streams since its release last August 20, 2021. The track is currently a mainstay on various local radio charts, ranking within the top 20 of Manila-based mainstream radio stations, RX 93. 1 and 99.5 Play FM.

Over at TikTok, The Filipino-Norwegian star’s chart-topping track has been covered by Filipino artists, including SB19’s Pablo, whose stellar rendition garnered close to 200k views in less than an hour.

Overseas, the Australia-based artist has also debuted at the US Billboard Hot 100 at No. 90, and continues to climb on several official music charts all around the world, including his home country Australia (ARIA, No. 27), Canada (Canadian Hot 100, No. 50), UK (UK Singles Chart, No. 23), New Zealand (RMNZ, No. 27), and more.

“I GUESS I’M IN LOVE” has been building fan fever since Clinton Kane began teasing the track on his social media. With the song racking up pre-saves and over 40k fan-made TikTok videos using the sound, Clinton has finally shared the love song of 2021 that listeners everywhere have been waiting for. Continuing to connect with each release, “I GUESS I’M IN LOVE” follows his February breakthrough hit “CHICKEN TENDIES,” which has accumulated over 90M streams worldwide.

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Clinton Kane’s “I GUESS I’M IN LOVE” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Columbia Records and Sony Music.

 

Heart Evangelista joins XTREME Appliances as the face of modern Filipino lifestyle

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XTREME Appliances, the country’s leading one-stop shop appliance brand, has tapped actress and fashion icon Heart Evangelista to become its newest face.

With her 24 years of experience in the entertainment scene and one of this generation’s most prized stars, Heart has done it all. She has starred in multiple TV series and movies, attended the biggest international fashion weeks, graced international and local magazines, won various awards, and created a huge impact on social media. This year, she is ready to be the ambassadress of a local appliance brand that has been providing affordable yet high-quality products for every Filipino household. She joins current XTREME Appliances ambassadors Senator Manny Pacquiao and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso.

“I am so excited about my endorsement with XTREME Appliances. It is such a good collaboration,” Heart said during her endorsement shoot.

As XTREME Appliances gears up to maintain its standing as the leading one-stop shop appliance brand — a milestone achieved in just three years — Heart becomes the ambassadress who will promote the brand’s mission: to provide quality yet affordable appliances for every Filipino and to leverage the Filipino lifestyle through technology and innovation.

Just like any of us, Heart considers two factors before purchasing an appliance or any product — quality and affordability. As a brand that prioritizes quality and affordability, Heart is confident that she is endorsing the right brand.

“Quality and affordability make XTREME Appliances the perfect choice for every Filipino. You know, at the end of the day, you need quality and you also want to make sure that it doesn’t cost you an arm and a leg. So it is pasok sa budget and at the same time, it is classy, it is lux, and it is beautiful. I just love XTREME Appliances products so much,” Heart explained.

In the past year, the global pandemic has changed so many things in our lives including our purchase behavior. As a matter of fact, this time of uncertainty has been a time of frugality for many Filipino, that’s why brands like XTREME Appliances has been really helpful in providing quality products at a very affordable price.

She added, “Aside from wanting to live a really good lifestyle, we also want to be smart about our money. We deserve quality and I am glad that there are companies that give us quality products — that is so important, you know, we are all hardworking, we all have to pay our bills. I am just so for being smart about your purchases and really making sure that everything is quality.”

(From left: XTREME Appliances VP – Business Development Mark del Mundo, XTREME Appliances — President Adrian Lim, SGC CEO Richard Lim, SGC Vice President Kevin Richard Lim, and XTREME Appliances VP – Marketing Stephen Cheng)

Since 2016, XTREME Appliances has grown into a household brand that caters to the ever-changing demands of the Filipino market. This year, XTREME Appliances is now ready to elevate its brand by introducing a new ambassadress who truly embodies a modern Filipino lifestyle.

“Heart Evangelista-Escudero is an icon and we believe in her star quality and impact on Filipinos. As we continue to grow as a brand, we want to solidify our name to be a brand fit for a modern Filipino lifestyle. Times are changing and things are constantly evolving and we are glad to have Heart as the brand’s newest face. We are just so excited to continue our mission in bringing comfort, convenience, and efficiency to every Filipino household with our new brand ambassadress,” says Stephen Cheng, VP for Marketing, XTREME Appliances.

XTREME Appliances’ first-ever TVC featuring Heart is set to be released in the last quarter of 2021, showcasing the modern Filipino lifestyle through innovation, quality, and affordability. With the introduction of their new brand ambassadress, XTREME Appliances is ready to take their game to the next level by introducing new products, nationwide campaigns and concept stores opening, and stronger marketing efforts.

To keep updated on the latest news and happenings of XTREME Appliances, like and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok accounts and join their official online community on Facebook, XTREME Fam. For the full list of products and exclusive discounts, please visit XTREME on Website, Lazada, and Shopee e-commerce

 

About XTREME Appliances

XTREME Appliances is a #OneStopShopAppliances brand that offers premium and affordable home and commercial appliances that range from TV, Aircon, Refrigerator, Washing Machine, Gas Range, and many more. XTREME Appliances is now available in 5,000 stores and business partners nationwide, including online stores like Lazada and Shopee

Century Park Hotel set to welcome guests under Multiple Use Hotel (MUH) status

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Department of Tourism Approves Supplementary Accommodations

 

With the recent awarding of the Safety Seal Certification, Century Park Hotel, one of the finest hotels in Manila, is pleased to announce that it has also been granted Multiple Use Hotel (MUH) status by the Department of Tourism (DOT). 

Under the operational provisions of MUH, Century Park Hotel will continue to accept essential stays for health and emergency front liners, OFWs, returning residents, foreign nationals and other individuals requiring quarantine.  The hotel can also offer accommodations for participants in essential meetings & social events, long-staying guests, business guests, and other APORs (Authorized Persons Outside Residence) in accordance with their official function or duty.  Operations under MUH are subject to the prevailing community classification status for the City of Manila.

 

In line with the MUH status, essential meetings and social events will also be accepted.

 

“This latest development is a ray of light not just for us but to the rest of our contemporaries in the hotel and tourism industry.  We look forward to the hustle and bustle of guests in our property once again.  The pandemic has been an opportunity to review and improve our processes as well as innovate the brand of hospitality that the hotel is known for. We are eager to apply our learnings in the MUH setting,” said Anthony Tan, Century Park Hotel’s General Manager.

Century Park Hotel was able to satisfy the stringent conditions set by the DOT and Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) during their inspections. One can expect a hassle-free stay with the following measures in implementation:

 

·      Proper ventilation in and around the property

·      Check-in and checkout procedures with contactless transactions

·      Supporting protocols in reporting and extraction of confirmed COVID-19 cases

·      Separate buildings with designated access points and multiple elevators for quarantine and  non-quarantine guests

·     Different sets of room/food attendants serving for each type of guest

·      Proper waste disposal, disinfection and decontamination systems in place

“As a DOT-accredited hotel and Safety Seal holder, we will further bolster our health and safety protocols so that guests are assured of a clean and safe space during their stay,” he further added.

 

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Launched in 1976, the Century Park Hotel remains as one of the finest hotels in Manila. It is owned and operated by Maranaw Hotels and Resort Corporation and enjoys a mix of local and international patrons. The renowned establishment has over 500 rooms in varied types and facilities for a complete dining and leisure experience. To know more about Century Park Hotel, visit www.centurypark.com or contact information@centurypark.com.ph and telephone number: (632) 528-8888.

Three Shopee Sellers Gear Up for 9.9 Super Shopping Day to Scale their Business

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MSMEs demonstrate that e-commerce is for everyone in Shopee

The current global situation brought about significant lifestyle changes: more people are working from home, consumers are shopping online for their convenience, and business owners are transitioning to online and e-commerce platforms to stay afloat. Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, shares three sellers who found success online with Shopee and how they are preparing for the much-anticipated 9.9 Super Shopping Day. 

Obra Ni Juan: Supporting Employees and their Families

Obra Ni Juan, a local clothing store, halted their operations inside a leading mall when the pandemic hit. They decided to shift to online selling to continue their business, launching their Shopee store last June 2021. Obra Ni Juan started to make their products available to a bigger and wider audience while continuously generating sales even with their physical stores being closed. “Because of Shopee, our employees are able to continue providing for their families despite these trying times.”

They are content with the Shopee Seller experience as Shopee provided them with an assigned Incubation Manager who guides them through the onboarding process and supports them in maximizing the different tools they can use to increase sales and foot traffic. With 9.9 approaching, Obra Ni Juan says, “We are bolstering our stocks for our existing products and we have been continuously preparing new items and designs to offer to our Shopee customers. We will also utilize other Shopee marketing incentives such as free Shopee Ad Credits; which leads to clicks that are converted to actual sales and continue to utilize the available marketing tools to scale our business.” 

Cleanstar: Building Customer Loyalty 

Cleanstar is a one-stop shop for all dental floss needs that supplies affordable, innovative, and high-quality dental floss pick products. During the early stages of their business, they saw Shopee as an opportunity to extend their reach. “By regularly attending the online webinars organized by Shopee and accessing helpful resources on educational hubs, we managed to set up our Shopee online store. The key is utilizing everything that Shopee offers and to just be consistent in what you are doing.” 

Cleanstar leverages Shopee Live and In-App Business Insights the most. “Through Shopee Live, we can discuss our product line to our customers and also educate people regarding oral health which helped us gain more followers. Through In-app Business Insights, we also get to monitor the overall performance and health of our store through data and inform us on which aspects we can improve on, and allows us to reply to customers’ feedback about our products. It’s really humbling to see the growth in our follower numbers, and how they give feedback every time they order.”

With the number of orders they were receiving, Cleanstar eventually decided to hire a team just for fulfilling Shopee orders. This coming 9.9, Cleanstar is preparing its stocks early to fulfill orders without the hassle. They also put up ads on the site to improve the visibility of the products.

Martipaps Gift Shop: Increased Daily Orders

Martipaps Gift Shop started selling on Shopee in 2016. They sell various kinds of toys from building blocks and toy cars to mini kitchen sets and pop-up tent playhouses. In the past, they used to do meet-ups and pick-ups, but it took up too much time. “The time spent on doing meet-ups was transformed by selling on Shopee because of its free shipping and Shopee guarantee. A door-to-door cash-on-delivery service where buyers can feel at ease with their purchase. Martipaps saw an increase in sales as they managed to save time on doing meet-ups to focus on managing their store on Shopee.” 

Ever since joining Shopee, her orders grew from one shipment a day to about 100 packages daily. She encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to try being a Shopee seller. “Start small. Start from the things you love, because if you love what you are doing you will never get tired of it. You will look for more exciting things, improvements, and additions to make your shop better. Utilize all the tools that Shopee offers - they are like helping hands that can support us to succeed in the online selling business.”

Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day

The Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day is one of the much-anticipated sales of the year. Aside from cost-saving deals, Filipinos can enjoy added rewards and convenience by going cashless with ShopeePay. It is an all-in-one e-wallet that shoppers can use to Buy Load, Pay Bills, and Scan to Pay at thousands of merchants nationwide. This September 9, users can enjoy exclusive ShopeePay promotions such as up to 50% cashback on bills payment; up to 50% off on mobile load; and ShopeePay ₱1 Deals from Puregold, Seaoil, Potato Corner, and many more. 

For more deals this 9.9 Super Shopping Day, visit https://shopee.ph/m/99.  

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

DITO acknowledges results of second technical audit, Provides updates on current developments

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DITO Telecommunity, the country’s newest telco player, in a briefing with members of the media acknowledged that it has passed the second government technical audit based on national population coverage and minimum average broadband speeds as stated in the report sent by the National Telecommunications Commission.

DITO Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) said that with respect to the calculated National Population Coverage, DITO now covers 52.75% clocked minimum average broadband speeds of 89.13 Mbps and 853.85 Mbps for all 4G and 5G sites, respectively. 

“We have mentioned this before, but it bears repeating. The results truly express the hard work and dedication exerted by everyone in DITO to ensure faster, more affordable, and world class connectivity for Filipinos wherever they may be,” the DITO CAO added. 

Atty. Tamano further clarified that the regulations surrounding the guidelines of the independent audit was included in the CPCN of DITO.

“We should bear in mind that RG Manabat was chosen among a list of qualified auditors based on a vetting process set forth in NTC memorandum circular 09-09-2018. The chosen auditing firm reports directly to the NTC. DITO will only be advised of the results through the final report furnished by the NTC,” Atty. Tamano added. 

In response to the issue of speed tests conducted by third parties in relation to the government audit, DITO Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Retired Major General Rodolfo Santiago said, the government audit test areas were near point, mid-point and far point. This method effectively ties the speed test with population coverage. “

We believe that other third-party tests were conducted beyond our far points which have resulted in slower speed readings among other reasons. Note that the number of 4G and 5G sites covered by the technical audit numbered 3094, and 604 respectively,” General Santiago further explained,  

ROLL-OUT UPDATES

As for where DITO is now in terms of its roll-out efforts, the CTO disclosed in the same briefing that it has already a total of 4,384 towers under mobilization, with 3,094 towers integrated, have laid out 18,074 km – land-based fiber optic cable, and have made its presence felt commercially in more than 233 cities since its launch in March of this year.

In terms of commercial availability, DITO last September 3 opened 18 areas and is opening 48 cities more cities this month. The initial 48 are as follows: 

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Bustos, Bulacan

San Ildefonso, Bulacan

San Miguel, Bulacan

Santa Maria, Bulacan

San Nicolas, Pangasinan

Candelaria, Quezon

City of Tayabas, Quezon

Pagbilao City of Tayabas

San Antonio, Quezon

Sariaya, Quezon

City of Butuan (capital), Agusan del Norte

Santa Josefa, Agusan del Sur

Linamon, Lanao del Norte

Gitagum, Misamis Oriental

Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental

Libertad, Misamis Oriental

Initao, Misamis Oriental

Alabel (capital), Sarangani

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Orani, Bataan

San Rafael, Bulacan

Pulilan, Bulacan

Jaen, Nueva Ecija

Quezon, Nueva Ecija

Lubao, Pampanga

Alaminos, Pangasinan

Bolinao, Pangasinan

Urdaneta, Pangasinan

Urbiztondo, Pangasinan

Bani, Pangasinan

Bugallon, Pangasinan

Mangaldan, Pangasinan

Victoria, Tarlac

Dumaguete, Negros Oriental

Valencia, Negros Oriental

September 17, 2021

Norzagaray, Bulacan

Lupao, Nueva Ecija

Dupax Del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya

Laoac, Pangasinan

Dasol, Pangasinan

Aguilar, Pangasinan

Bautista, Pangasinan

Binalonan, Pangasinan

San Jacinto, Pangasinan

Tayug, Pangasinan

Nagcarlan, Laguna

Lemery, Batangas 

Maragondon, Cavite

Lucban, Quezon

September 24, 2021

Balagtas, Bulacan

Bacolor, Pampanga

Santa Barbara, Pangasinan

Malasiqui, Pangasinan

Sibulan, Negros Oriental

PHASE 2 SUBMARINE CABLE CONNECTING LUZON, VISAYAS, and MINDANAO TO BEGIN SOON

In addition, a surprise announcement was made by General Santiago when he pointed to the phase one completion of the submarine cable link connecting Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao which has in fact been in service since March 2021. He further added that the Phase 2 of the project that links Palawan to the rest of the country as well as provides redundancy for the Visayas and Mindanao loop is soon to begin.

“DITO is creating a modern telecommunications infrastructure, a network that does not rely on the existing infrastructure of anyone but by building our very own, not just for the ever-growing subscriber base of more than two point six million, but for the Filipino people,” concluded General Santiago.