Nokia smartphones: gifts to love, trust and keep this holiday season

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Nokia phone fans are up for early Christmas treats as HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, announces promotions for ten Nokia phones that Filipinos can love, trust, and keep for the holidays and beyond

Fully vaccinated customers can get discounts and freebies on Nokia phones in 

all Nokia physical stores nationwide

Starting November 18 until December 31, users who are fully vaccinated can get Php100 off the following Nokia phones. They simply need to present their valid vaccination card with complete doses, to all authorized Nokia phones resellers – physical stores, kiosks and shop-in-shop nationwide.

●       Nokia 5.4, Nokia C1, Nokia C10, Nokia C30, Nokia G10 and Nokia G50 comes with either a Nokia sling bag, hoodie, or umbrella

On top of the Php100 price off, customers can also get additional discounts and freebies on the following Nokia phones:  

●       The Nokia 2.4 receives a 24 percent discount now for only Php 5,290 from its original price of Php 6,990 and comes bundled with a free TWSi12

●       The Nokia 3.4 gets 21 percent off, now for Php 6,290 from Php 7,990 plus a Yoobao M2 Speaker freebie

●       The Nokia 1.4 and Nokia C20 are up for grabs with 6 percent and 4 percent discount respectively and both come with a free umbrella.

Sancho Chak, HMD Global General Manager for the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Thailand, HMD Global:

"Every year, we hope to give Filipinos merrier holidays by being consistent in rolling out cheerful treats and discounts on Nokia phones. We believe that reliable technology that customers can love, trust and keep should be made accessible for gifting to oneself and to their loved ones, especially during the season of giving.”

Gifts for recreation

For those who love watching k-dramas, and “kilig” series, Nokia 2.4 is the perfect movie buddy for it comes with 3GB+64GB memory and boasts an immersive HD+ display that maximizes the screen for that elevated viewing experience that fans can enjoy. On the other hand, gamers can enjoy the Nokia 3.4 that comes with 4GB+64GB memory and a large screen that levels up the gaming experience as it sports an impressive 6.39-inch HD+ screen with punch-hole display.

The Nokia C1, a smartphone designed to entertain anytime and anywhere features a 5.45-inch screen that brings users their favorite apps to life. With lighter apps and less bloatware, Filipino fans can store up to 3,000 songs or 24 hours of videos for offline consumption, cutting down on data usage. And, for a well-deserved ‘me time’, users can immerse themselves in their favorite tunes whilst travelling to work or settle in to watch a film with Nokia C10’s all-day battery life. The ultra-attractive and ultra-high-value Nokia C10 has a full-day battery capacity, big and crystal-clear HD+ screen, and equipped with the latest Android^TM 11 (Go Edition) software to keep data safe and the phone running smoothly.

Gifts for Moving Up

A super-accessible entry smartphone, the Nokia 1.4 is powered by a Snapdragon 215 quad-core processor, and features a 6.52-inch screen, with 4,000mAh battery— perfect for fans who want to level up from feature phone to smartphone. Meanwhile, the Nokia 5.4 brings 4GB RAM and 128GB of storage to users, alongside a power-efficient Snapdragon 662 SoC. Signature to Nokia mobile, these two phones are built to have up to three years of monthly security updates and two years of software upgrades, so users are assured that their devices are future-proofed in terms of software updates.

Gifts for Productivity

Content creators can enjoy 5MP front and rear cameras with LED flash of the Nokia C20 that can capture important moments even in low light. From dawn ‘til dusk, this reliable device makes both scenic photos and selfies shine bright. Fans can also capture their best moments in picture-perfect quality with the impressive 13MP dual cameras of Nokia C30. This recently launched model has the largest battery capacity and biggest screen yet on a Nokia smartphone, sporting 6.82-inch HD+ display supported by a large-capacity 6,000mAh battery that can last up to three days on a single charge

Moreover, for the Nokia G series, every day is made amazing with the Nokia G10, equipped with three-day battery life that gives users the freedom to do more. With its detailed round housing that boasts 13MP triple cameras with macro and depth lenses and an 8MP front camera, the Nokia G10 won’t let users miss any of life’s amazing moments. And finally, the Nokia G50, the newest addition to the series, considered to be the most affordable 5G Nokia smartphone yet. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 processor paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage, the Nokia G50 can keep up with its user even in the most demanding and busy days of working-from-home and attending online classes.

Discounts and Freebies Promo

Nokia phone	Promotion	Freebie
Nokia 2.4	Fully vaxx Php 100 off and 24 percent discount	TWSi12
Nokia 3.4	Fully vaxx Php 100 off and 21 percent discount	Yoobao M2 Speaker
Nokia 1.4	Fully vaxx Php 100 off and 6 percent discount	Umbrella
Nokia 5.4	Fully vaxx Php 100 off	Hoodie
Nokia C1	Fully vaxx Php 100 off	NA
Nokia C10	Fully vaxx Php 100 off	NA
Nokia C20	Fully vaxx Php 100 off and 4 percent discount	Umbrella
Nokia C30	Fully vaxx Php 100 off	Umbrella
Nokia G10	Fully vaxx Php 100 off	Sling bag
Nokia G50	Fully vaxx Php 100 off	Umbrella

Discounts and freebies mentioned above are only claimable at all authorized Nokia phones physical stores.

Mariah Carey brings festive cheer on new holiday song “Fall In Love at Christmas,” featuring Khalid and Kirk Franklin

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The Queen of Christmas is back!

After establishing a reputation for spreading yuletide cheer every end of the year with “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” multi-platinum megastar Mariah Carey teams up with award-winning R&B singers Khalid and Kirk Franklin for the holiday-inspired jam “Fall In Love at Christmas.”

Recorded in Atlanta and Los Angeles at Carey’s Butterfly Lounge recording studios, the R&B and gospel-infused ballad arrives just in time for the season.

The all-star collaboration was released by Carey’s imprint, MARIAH, in partnership with RCA Records and RCA Inspiration, and was written and produced by Carey, Franklin and Daniel Moore II. What promises to be a new holiday classic, “Fall in Love at Christmas” is now streaming on all digital platforms worldwide.

Watch the music video of the all-star Christmas collab track

Listen to Mariah Carey’s “Fall In Love at Christmas”

Music Video and Physical Release

Today, the three artists also premiered the music video for “Fall in Love at Christmas,” which was directed by Carey and Bryan Tanaka. Filmed at Carey’s home and the Butterfly Lounge in LA, the visuals feature her twins, Monroe and Moroccan, and evokes the warm and loving spirit of the holidays.

For those who like CDs, a special, three-track release can be purchased on the official Mariah Carey Store. It is available for pre-order now at the website.

Following the release of “Fall in Love at Christmas,” Mariah Carey will continue celebrating the season with a new holiday event on Apple TV+ in December, featuring the first and only exclusive performance of “Fall in Love at Christmas” with Carey, Khalid and Franklin.

Listen to “Fall in Love at Christmas” at https://smarturl.it/FILAC

Watch the “Fall in Love at Christmas” video at https://smarturl.it/FILAC/YouTube

 

Johnson & Johnson Philippines supports the Department of Health (DOH) in advocating hygiene and physical play to thousands of Filipino Households through the Batang Bida program

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As the leading brand for mothers and babies around the world, JOHNSON’S® Baby believes in the value of providing the best care for babies and children at every age and stage through personal care products developed to suit every child’s needs.

Through the years, one of JOHNSON’S® main advocacies has been learning through play. The brand firmly believes in the importance of play to every child’s physical and emotional development. This is why in 2012, JOHNSON’S® launched their legacy campaign Play Days and the Di Lang Laro ang Laro advocacy, together with the Department of Education and NGO Play Pilipinas, to create greater awareness around the benefits of physical play and encourage children to go play outdoors and get away from their “screens” and gadgets. This advocacy went through several iterations in the years that followed, including Play Days: Play for Real in 2015; Di Lang Laro Ang Laro in 2018 emphasizing joint active play between parents and their kids as a critical part of every child’s holistic development; and “Sa Laro Natututo” in 2019, which empowered parents with home-based activities to push the idea of learning through play. These Play Days campaigns and their narratives are amplified through a strategic mix of on-ground events, social media and editorials.

Says Senior marketing manager, Crismer Tiria: “Our company has always believed in the power of play and the positive impact that physical play brings to a child’s development. Play needs to be better supported at home which is why JOHNSON’S® is working to fully empower our moms with the knowledge, tools, and products to make play significantly for their children.”

In 2020, the JOHNSON’S® Batang Bida Campaign was launched to communicate and demonstrate how the physical play was still possible despite necessary health restrictions through the practice of proper hygiene. The campaign was made possible through a partnership between Johnson and Johnson Philippines, Inc. and the Department of Health’s (DOH) BIDA Program, which worked with local public healthcare workers to reach out and educate more moms on the importance of proper hygiene for kids.

Reaching 31,600 households and 500 sari-sari stores in NCR and Davao even through quarantine, the Batang Bida house-to-house caravan was a huge success.

Now on its second year, JOHNSON’S® continues to advocate proper hygiene, health, and playful learning by continuing to support the Department of Health’s (DOH) BIDA Health Program, which aims to provide Filipinos access to credible health information. The JOHNSON'S® Batang Bida Caravan promotes the adoption of proactive health habits to keep the family 100% protected through practicing the 3K’s– Kalinisan, Kalusugan at Karunungan (hygiene, health, and knowledge). Here, play is a key element not only in every child’s learning but also in the continued education of the family in the importance of good hygiene habits, good nutrition, and the important role of physical play for growing kids.

The Batang Bida Caravan is on track to reach 100,000 households in Philippine key cities by the end of 2021, with 56,000 households across four cities reached by the end of August.

To know more about the new JOHNSON’S® Baby products and to get more tips on babies' and children’s skincare, visit https://johnsonsbaby.com.ph, like JOHNSON’S® Baby PH on Facebook https://facebook.com/JohnsonsBabyPhilippines, and follow JOHNSON’S® Instagram account @johnsonsbabyph. To read more on the Department of Health’s BIDA Campaign, visit https://doh.gov.ph/bidasolusyon.

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About JOHNSON’S®

Johnson’s® is a trusted name in baby care for mothers with its Clinically Proven Mild products and is recommended by doctors for over 125 years. This heritage of trust is built upon a deep understanding of what it takes to keep the baby’s delicate skin healthy, making JOHNSON’S® Baby one of the most beloved brands amongst mothers globally. Going beyond safe, mild and gentle products, the brand believes in enriching baby care rituals that unlock and release the full power of the senses.

Nothing is more important to JOHNSON’S® than ensuring a stimulating start and a vibrant future for babies around the world and empowering families and health care professionals. Because JOHNSON’S® knows, when it comes to bringing up baby, more is more. As an expert on baby care, JOHNSON’S® has been advancing baby science and setting the standards in baby care. JOHNSON’S® offers baby and adult products in over 175 countries, the brand has touched almost 8 billion babies across.

Trailblazing tech hub Kimstore pays it forward to aspiring entrepreneurs, as it celebrates 15 years in the e-Commerce business

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Kimstore, one of the country's pioneering tech stores celebrates its 15th year, Kimstore founder Kim Lato now aims to give back and pay forward to the community that helped Kimstore become the brand that it is today.

Kimstore celebrates 15 years of trailblazing and leading the e-Commerce industry by providing Filipinos with quality and affordable gadgets

Driven by her passion for providing the Filipino access to affordable tablets, smartphones, and other electronic devices, she now wants to help aspiring start-up businesses and support other small business retailers through several efforts. Moving towards the future, she is also looking forward to expand her own logistics platform, build partnerships with learning organizations for masterclasses for e-Commerce, and explore with Filipino tech experts in creating and developing Pinoy-branded gadgets that can compete on the global stage.

Kimstore partners as they delivered messages for the 15th year celebration of the brand (Left to right) Secretary Ramon Lopez of the DTI, Josiah Go of Mansmith and Fielders, Bo Sanchez of The Feast, Jay Bernardo of Bayan Academy, Amor Maclang of Digital Pilipinas, Dick Chiang of Dragonpay, and Mimi Ong (Host).

During Kimstore’s 15th Anniversary Celebration hosted virtually, Secretary Ramon Lopez of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), alongside other Kimstore partners, spoke of how the brand has grown throughout the years, “Kimstore consistently demonstrates itself as the country’s go-to, pinupuntahan talaga pag dating sa online store for quality electronics.” He also commended their efforts in offering the best possible deals to consumers and providing jobs for Filipinos. Finally, he wished them longtime success and continuing prosperity in the years to come.

A groundbreaker of online selling during her early years, Lato started the company while she was still a sophomore student at the De La Salle University. A lover of tech devices who regularly did online searches, she realized that a lot of these electronic gadgets were mostly sold by foreigners at a price that many Filipinos could not afford. At a time when the now-defunct Multiply lorded it over the then-fledgling social media, Lato decided to give her countrymen a better option: a Filipino online shop that provided them premium gadgets at reasonable costs. “I think what really pushed us to strive harder is our vision of providing Filipinos access to these gadgets,” says Lato.

At first, as a woman and pioneer of Philippine online selling, she found it tough to convince customers to buy their gadgets. However, she ultimately broke through the fears and insecurities of the buying public through persistence, dedication, and providing a very personalized experience for her clients. As more and more customers bought high-quality, affordable gadgets from Kimstore, other businesses soon followed, inspired by her example.

From its humble office in Tondo to its present-day Quezon City office and Valenzuela warehouse, Kimstore, after 15 years, remains as one of the most reliable and trusted online gadget stores in the country. To share the celebration with consumers, they have been launching promotions since the start of November such as Shop and Celebrate at Kimstore in partnership with PayMaya, 11.11 and 15.15 Deals, Payday Sale, Free Shipping Specials, Crystal Anniversary Sale, and Black Friday Sale.

The woman behind Kimstore: Kim Lato, Founder, and CEO

Lato summarized their 15-year journey experience into one statement: “Despite the challenges we faced in the past, we continue to serve our customers by delivering top-notch customer service. From our humble beginnings at that McDonald's beside the university, to our journeys through social media like Multiply and Facebook, and culminating in our very own Kimstore.com, we have grown as the country's first and largest e-Commerce shopping store for tech and electronics.”

To know more about Kimstore, visit their official website.

Viu launches first Pinoy original STILL

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The first Viu Original musical created by award winner Pat Valera with a powerhouse cast and a production backed by the brightest in the Philippines' theater and music industries

Viu, PCCW’s leading pan-regional OTT video streaming service, proudly launches its first original musical narrative series featuring a powerhouse cast of Filipino artists from the country’s music, film and theater scene.

STILL was created by Palanca-awardee Pat Valera, who is known for award-winning shows Dekada ‘70 the Musical and Mula Sa Buwan. Theater industry greats Giancarlo Abrahan and Nicco Manalo co-created the series with Valera. On the director’s chair is Treb Monteras II of the internationally-acclaimed rap musical Respeto. Multi-awarded screenwriter, director, producer and editor Monster Jimenez produced the series.

Ms. Arianne Kader-Cu, Country Head of Viu Philippines, said, “We are extremely honored and thrilled to be working with such a talented team that has produced a musical we hope impresses the world over. The story itself is relevant and we believe that STILL will resonate with all of us who have gone through this pandemic. We can’t wait for our Viu-ers to have access to STILL and get to know and love the characters, be hooked on the storyline, and sing their hearts out to the beautiful original soundtrack featured in the program.”

The eight-episode series follows the story of talented upcoming artists participating in Daloy Himig, a music camp that abruptly ends when the pandemic hits. With quarantine protocols placed around the country, the campers are left stuck in Balay, with only their music and each other to keep them company.

Leading the campers are estranged best friends Laura, always the relentless dreamer who fights for herself, for the people she loves and for the limelight (played by Julie Anne San Jose, Asia’s limitless star), and Sab, the voiceless writer who wants to follow her dreams but can’t (played by Gab Pangilinan, Philippine theater princess). The two instantly become friends with veteran camper Iggy (Mike Shimamoto), always ‘the happy pill’ Tugs (Abe Autea) and tired-but-still-a-fighter Leigh (Lance Reblando). Along with their mentors Nikolas (Christian Bautista, Asia’s romantic balladeer) and Annette (Bituin Escalante, veteran stage and concert singer), the campers’ lives and stories intertwine through powerful and poignant music. Through song and stage, they hope and rage to prove to the world that they still have a voice – that they still matter.

STILL is available now on Ticket2Me. New episodes will be added every week and can be viewed multiple times within a 32-hour window. For a special rate of P599, Viu-ers can avail of an Exclusive Viu Package (a free six-month Viu Premium subscription plus a free digital STILL chord book) with early access per STILL episode. Meanwhile, Viu subscribers can start streaming STILL on their devices on November 26, 2021.

Filipinos can also listen to the show’s 13 original songs performed by the country’s best talents via Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer and Tidal.

Watch STILL and a whole lot more of your other favorite KDramas, reality and variety shows, Japanese dramas and anime, Chinese dramas, Thai dramas, Viu Originals, TagDubOnViu for free! Download the Viu app now and #ViuItRight!

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