realme C25Y, first C-Series smartphone with 50MP AI Camera, launched in the PH

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realme, the country’s no. 1 smartphone brand for three consecutive quarters this 2021, recently launched the latest addition to its widely successful C-Series lineup, the realme C25Y.

As the first C-Series model to pack a 50MP AI Camera among many other features, the realme C25Y is set to become the biggest entry-level contender designed to cater to the modern lifestyles of Filipinos. This device comes as a follow-up to the top-selling realme C25s launched back in June.

With the realme C25Y, users can have a better content creation experience with its 50MP AI Triple Camera system consisting of a 50MP primary module, a macro lens, and a B&W lens. The 50MP Mode levels up mobile photography by enabling users to capture pictures more vividly in large pixels of up to 8160x6144. At the same time, the camera department supports AI Beauty Function, HDR Mode, Panoramic View Mode, Portrait Mode, and many other features and filters to enable content creators to expand their creativity further.

In addition, the realme C25Y is equipped with a 5000 mAh Mega Battery that can last 48 days in standby mode, and 18W Quick Charge to guarantee long-time usage. It also supports other battery optimization features such as Super Power Saving Mode to effectively prolong its battery by prioritizing the user’s six most common apps, Screen Battery Optimization to increase the smartphone's endurance by lowering some display effects, and Sleep Standby Optimization to save power by instructing the phone to run on lower power when users are asleep.

Other features of the realme C25Y include a powerful octa-core processor that clocks up to 1.8GHz, a 6.5” Mini Drop display for a smooth and immersive visual experience, and ultra-fast fingerprint unlocking and facial recognition to protect users’ privacy with convenience.

Similar to the realme C25s, the realme C25Y 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 assures users that the realme C25Y has excellent quality and reliability comparable to flagship models.

With all these features and more, the realme C25Y becomes an all-rounder smartphone that delivers excellent performance at an affordable price. Coming in two colors: Glacier Blue and Metal Grey, the realme C25Y is now available in more than 500 realme stores and over 4,000 partner dealers nationwide. The 4GB+64GB variant retails for P7,990, while the 4GB+128GB variant retails for P8,990.

Those who purchase the realme C25Y or any realme device with a minimum worth of P5,000 until January 2, 2022 at any realme flagship store, or authorized partner dealer will earn an e-raffle ticket for the #realmeWithYou Christmas Raffle Promo. Get the chance to WIN realme TechLife prizes, and the all-new Mitsubishi Mirage G4. To register and check the complete mechanics, visit https://bit.ly/realmeWithYouRegister.

For more info and updates on the realme C25Y, follow realme on Facebook at facebook.com/realmePhilippines, @realme_PH on Twitter, and @realmephilippines on Instagram.

Globe empowers employees and customers to create a #GlobeOfGood this Int’l Volunteer Day

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Volunteerism has been a key part of Globe’s corporate culture through its various employee engagement programs. In contributing to nation-building, the company is encouraging its employees and customers to actively support community engagement programs this International Volunteer Day (IVD).

IVD, as mandated by the United Nations General Assembly, is an annual celebration marked every December 5 and is viewed as a chance for volunteers and organizations to share knowledge and promote their work among their communities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), United Nations agencies, government authorities, and the private sector.

Globe embeds the spirit of bayanihan or “civic unity and cooperation” in its corporate culture through the Volunteer Time-Off (VTO) program - a benefit that allows employees to volunteer at least once a year in their chosen advocacy or community.

Chief Sustainability Officer and SVP for Corporate Communications Yoly Crisanto said, “At Globe, we create ways to enable employees and customers to contribute to the greater good. Just like how our kababayans supported each other this year through the community pantries, we too, are ready to support nation-building together with our Ka-Globe.”

The company has opened numerous channels for its employees and stakeholders to share their time, talents, and resources. At the onset of the pandemic, Globe pivoted efforts by promoting digital volunteerism through fundraising using digital platforms such as GCash and Globe Rewards.

Currently, Globe is holding another internal fundraising campaign called The Purpose Tree, which supports hunger alleviation and livelihood initiatives of the Ayala Foundation and its partners under the #BrigadangAyala: Ka-Akay Program. The program aims to assist 10,000 families of displaced workers in the National Capital Region.

Globe is also extending volunteering opportunities to their customers. This December, the #ForFutureHeroes program is opening up a new avenue of donation through Globe Rewards via the new GlobeOne app. With this, Globe Platinum hopes to expand its reach to other education-focused advocacies such as the Ayala Foundation, Teach for the Philippines, and the Hero Foundation.

Since 2020, customers have been actively supporting Filipino students within the program -- matching their participation and purchases from select Globe Platinum initiatives with equivalent DepEd-approved school kits through donations to World Vision.

Globe and TM customers can donate their Rewards points to various advocacies through the new GlobeOne app. All they have to do is visit the Rewards section on the app, click “DONATE,” and choose the organization and corresponding denomination they want to support with the “REDEEM” button. A confirmation message will be sent by 4438 upon successful donation.

The company strongly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly UN SDG No. 9, highlighting the roles of infrastructure and innovation as crucial drivers of economic growth and development. It is committed to upholding the UN Global Compact principles and contributing to 10 UN SDGs.

For more information about Globe, visit www.globe.com.ph.

Enjoy Hassle-Free Holiday Shopping with these Exclusive Branded Gift Sets at Shopee's Holi-deals Gift Guide

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From gadgets to personal care, discover gift sets for everyone on your Christmas list

Finding the perfect gift can be daunting. If you’re having difficulty choosing the best presents, why not try getting them a gift set instead? Gift sets allow us to give our loved ones meaningful presents with multiple products that revolve around their interests, making it feel more special and well-thought-out.

Whether they’re into gadgets, skincare, fitness, or food, Shopee has gift sets that cater to everyone on your Christmas list. These items are available at amazing prices until December 15! For branded gift sets that won’t break the bank, check out Shopee’s Holi-deals Gift Guide:

Your WFH colleagues will put the Goojodoq iPad Case, Keyboard, & Mouse to good use. The waterproof and shockproof leather case protects devices from bumps and falls, while the Bluetooth keyboard and mouse make it easier to type and multitask.

Remind all your outdoorsy pals to stay safe on the road with LUEASPY Mountain Bike Helmet. The padded design enhances comfort and sweat wickings, and its large front air inlet improves airflow and keeps the head cool. This helmet, which also comes with matching sunglasses and a protective scarf, is available for only less than ₱1,000.

This Bio-Science Holy Grail Mini Set makes the perfect gift for skincare newbies looking to build their daily routine. These products, specially formulated for Asian skin, are infused with nourishing ingredients such as Vitamin B5 and hyaluronic acid to lend a healthy glow and combat premature aging.

Give the gift of a radiant glow with this Maxi-Peel Exfoliant Fluid Set. This exfoliant penetrates every layer of the skin, helping to eliminate pimples, blackheads, and other blemishes, minus the redness and peeling.

Anyone on your Christmas list would love this jam-packed hamper! RFM Christmas Gift Box contains goodies for noche buena and more, with spaghetti, tomato sauce, elbow macaroni, milk, and champorado mix for just ₱320.

The Face Republic Colors of Bloom set is a must-have for fresh and natural everyday makeup. Makeup lovers can complete their look with the BB cream, sun tint, lip tint, makeup remover, and compact mirror.

For the foodie who misses traveling, put a creative spin on the classic Christmas basket with this Grocery Package and treat them to flavors from all over the world! This Christmas Grocery Package offers a spread of Indonesian, Indian, and Thai flavors such as mi goreng, kecap manis, tandoori tikka, and kaang kiew wan.

This stunning Opal Dinner Set and Dish Rack is the perfect gift for home decor enthusiasts and newlyweds moving to their starter home. These thin and lightweight plates, made of tempered opal glass, are dishwasher- and microwave-safe. Their decorative patterns make them perfect for intimate holiday celebrations or dinner dates.

Fitness buffs can keep themselves toned with Progress Training Set. This all-in-one multifunctional 40kg set can be used in four different ways, depending on your workout and target muscle group: dumbbell, barbell, kettlebell, and push-up stand.

Discover more Christmas gifts at https://shopee.ph/m/holideals-gift-guide.

Looking for more ways to stretch your holiday shopping budget? Use ShopeePay, Shopee’s all-in-one e-wallet, to get daily free shipping and cashback vouchers for your purchases. If you don’t know what to give your loved ones, why not pay for their next Shopee purchase? With ShopeePay, you can send money to any ShopeePay user for free, and personalize your transfers with a themed virtual card!

You can also use ShopeePay beyond your shopping needs. Buy load at up to 10% off from all networks or get up to 25% cashback on your monthly bills from participating billers such as Meralco, Maynilad, PLDT, Globe, Smart, Manila Water, and Converge. Gamers can also get 25% off on games from Razer Gold, Steam and Game Club.

If you need to stock up on groceries or have a much needed food-trip, get big savings when you avail ShopeePay ₱1 Deals via ‘Deals Near Me’ on the Shopee app. Redeem your discounts by paying with ShopeePay at partner merchants such as Potato Corner, Puregold, Bonchon, Papa John’s, Familymart, The Generic Pharmacy, Shawarma Shack, Tapa King, Plains & Prints, Timex, and Watch Republic.

And if you’re looking for the ultimate get-away experience this holiday season, how about a staycation? Now, you can also book hotels with ShopeePay! Get 20% cashback on all your hotel bookings, including EstacioUno Boracay, Sea Wind Resort Boracay, White House Beach Resort Boracay, Mithi Resort and Spa Bohol, and White Breeze Palawan. To add to that, you can score up to 50% off on selected hotels.

Make sure to activate and cash in your ShopeePay Wallet to avail of these exclusive deals and more! Now, you can also enjoy free cash-ins and bank transfers with ShopeePay via InstaPay; get up to ₱25 cashback on your InstaPay fee when you cash in. Buy Load Pay Bills, and Scan to Pay with ShopeePay for a rewarding cashless experience!

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

Withdrawing Cash Now Possible at 1,000 7-Eleven Stores

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PSC in partnership with Seven Bank Ltd. of Japan, installs additional ATMs at 7-Eleven stores in NCR and major areas in Southern Luzon, making convenient cash transactions possible for more customers.

Withdrawing cash is now more convenient than ever as 7-Eleven has expanded its ATM network to a total of 1,000 stores in Metro Manila, Cavite, and Laguna. The presence of these additional ATMs allows more people to access their cash safely, conveniently, 24/7. Customers need not line up at the overcrowded bank and mall ATMs, especially with the release of 13th-month pay and year-end bonuses this holiday season.

“Installing ATMs in more stores is one of the key pillars of our Convenience Plus strategy. Convenience Plus has been our approach to meeting more customer needs since the start of this pandemic. Our stores now offer not only a wider assortment of merchandise, but we are also leveraging our store network to offer bills payments, e-wallet cash-ins, and other financial services to serve our communities better,” said Mr. Jose Victor Paterno, President and CEO, Philippine Seven Corporation (PSC).

By the end of this year, PSC, in partnership with Pito AxM Platform, Inc. (PAPI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Seven Bank Ltd. of Japan, shall have its ATMs activated in 1,200 7-Eleven stores in NCR and major markets in Luzon. By the end of 2022, the cash-recycler ATMs will be available in the cities of Cebu, CDO and Davao allowing the alliance of the two companies to increase its presence in the underserved segments of the market.

“The ATMs provide an innovative solution to the cash management requirements of our 7-Eleven stores. The sales are deposited by our store operators and the ATMs “recycle” the cash to fund withdrawals of the customers of the different banks. This also creates a lot of value to the individual bank account owners because of the convenience of having ATMs available 24/7 in a safe and secured location,” said Mr. Lawrence De Leon, PSC Head of Finance.

Mr. Tsuneo Nagashima, Chairman of PAPI stated “We are very grateful to PSC and our many other partners for their support in reaching this milestone of 1,000 ATMs installed. Yet this is just the beginning. We look forward to delivering the safety and convenience of our ATM service in many more 7-Eleven stores as we grow the install base.”

(Left to right:) Raffy La’O - Corporate Secretary and Governance Group Head, PAPI ; Fiel Turla - Terminal Deployment Unit Head, PAPI ; Grace Seludo - ATM Operations Group Head, PAPI ; Bel Bele - Internal Processing Group Head, PAPI ; Jose V. Paterno - President and CEO, PSC ; Richard Lee - Chief Operating Officer, PSC; Jackie Lai - Marketing Director, PSC ; (back) Leo Liu - Treasurer and CFO, PSC; (front) Liwayway Fernandez - Operations Director, PSC; (front) Atty. Evelyn Sadsad-Enriquez - Corporate Secretary;  (back) Vince Dela Cruz - Marketing Communications Division Head, PSC ;(back) Francis Medina - Special Projects Head, PSC ; Lawrence De Leon - Finance and Accounting Services Division Head, PSC ; Robert Tseng - Corporate Planning Head

Mr. Masanori Sakaguchi, President of PAPI mentioned “The more we install ATMs, the higher the expectations of our customers grow. We are committed to working hard every single day together with our partners including PSC to continuously improve our ATM services for better customer experiences. Together we can.”

For more information on where to find the ATMs, please visit https://www.7-eleven.com.ph/whatsnew/atms-in-7eleven-list-of-stores/.

Share in the Spirit of Giving with ShopeePay this Holiday Season

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This holiday season, easily send money, scan to pay for your gift purchases,

and donate with ShopeePay

This holiday season, ShopeePay, Shopee’s integrated mobile wallet, makes giving easier and more convenient. With ShopeePay, enjoy meaningful holiday traditions by showing generosity and expressing gratitude through gifts, and donating to chosen charitable organizations. Here are ways to go cashless this holiday season with ShopeePay.

Send money with Christmas-themed Virtual Greeting Cards

Filipinos are all about traditions, especially during Christmas time - from attending Simbang Gabi, hanging parols, and giving and receiving aguinaldo with family members. ShopeePay keeps this Christmas tradition alive by letting users send money for free to other ShopeePay users. Users can personalize their ShopeePay aguinaldo with virtual Christmas cards. Here’s how to send money via ShopeePay:

1. In the ShopeePay Wallet, tap ‘Send Money’ and select ‘To Shopee User’

2. Enter the phone number or Shopee username of the person you want to send money to

3. Input the amount to be transferred, and select from the different virtual cards to personalize the transfer

4. Enter ShopeePay PIN to confirm the transaction.

To send money to other ShopeePay users, you must have a verified ShopeePay account. 

Buy holiday gifts and Scan To Pay with ShopeePay  in over 15,000 stores nationwide.

This Christmas, have a seamless gift shopping experience with ShopeePay. Enjoy cashless transactions and score exclusive cashback or discounts when you scan to pay via ShopeePay QR in over 15,000 partner merchant stores nationwide. For your fashionista friends, shop for gifts at Penshoppe, Plains & Prints, Olympic Village, OXGN, Regatta, and Anello. Workaholic or tech-savvy family members can enjoy gifts from National Bookstore, Digital Walker, MemoXpress, or Power Mac Center; all of which accept ShopeePay as an in-store payment method. 

Christmas baskets are also great to give during the holidays, which can be purchased at Puregold, Family Mart, Newstar Shopping Mart, and other grocery and convenience stores. Something even better than physical presents is quality time; with ShopeePay, you can treat your loved ones at BonChon, Mary Grace, Papa John’s Pizza, Fruitas, and many more food and beverage establishments. Stretch that budget, even more, this Christmas with ShopeePay P1 Deals, to get discounts at restaurants, for food and beverage items, groceries, and more. 

Share your blessings when you Donate with ShopeePay. 

Through ShopeePay, you can also conveniently give to your preferred charitable organization. Among the many NGOs you can donate to include, ABS-CBN Foundation, Gawad Kalinga, GMA Kapuso Foundation, Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Save Philippine Seas, UNICEF, Virlanie Foundation, World Vision, and more.  To see the full list of charities and their QR codes visit https://shopee.ph/m/scan-to-pay#anchorId-Donate. 

There are two ways to donate via ShopeePay:

Scan the Charity’s QR Code

1. Go to the ShopeePay homepage and select “Scan.”

2. Scan the charity’s QR code. 

Note: This can be found on the Shopee app or website (https://shopee.ph/m/scan-to-pay#anchorId-Donate) or on the charity’s social media page or website

3. Enter the donation amount and proceed to pay using ShopeePay.

Upload the Charity’s QR Code

1. Go to the ShopeePay homepage and select “Scan.”

2. Select the image icon found on the top right of the screen

3. Upload the image of the charity’s QR code from your phone’s gallery

4. Enter the donation amount and proceed to pay using ShopeePay.

Ruoshan Tao, Head of ShopeePay Online, Philippines, said, “We want ShopeePay to be a meaningful part of the holidays for our users. We are committed to being a platform for good, providing our users with seamless and easy access to digital financial services, especially during this happiest time of the year.  As 2021 comes to an end, we will continue to improve our features to serve the local community to the best of our ability, and help more Filipinos access the benefits of ShopeePay.”

Buy Load, Pay Bills, and Scan to Pay with ShopeePay for safe and cashless transactions this Holiday season. Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.