Have #realmeWithYou this holiday season! Get up to 62% OFF on realme products this 12.12

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Complete your holiday shopping with realme smartphones and TechLife products during realme's 12.12 Big Year-Ender Sale on Shopee and Lazada  

Christmas is fast approaching and there's no better time to complete your holiday shopping than now. If you’re still on the lookout for quality tech devices to add to your holiday haul, then here’s some exciting news for you! realme, the no. 1 smartphone brand in the PH for three straight quarters this 2021, is having its Big Year-Ender Sale this 12.12! You can enjoy great deals of up to 62% OFF on selected realme smartphones and TechLife products via the realme Official Store on Lazada and Shopee.   

 

With the realme Big Year-Ender Sale, the brand continues its commitment of providing the best digital lifestyle experience to every Filipino and becoming one with you this holiday season!  

 

Get up to P1,000 OFF on your favorite realme smartphones  

 

During this 12.12 sale, you can expect incredible discounts of up to P1,000 OFF on several realme smartphones! Among these is the #InfinitelySmooth realme 8i (6GB+128GB) that is equipped with Helio G96 Processor, 120Hz Ultra Smooth Display, 5000mAh battery, and a 50MP AI Triple Camera, which will be exclusively available on Lazada at P10,990 (P1,000 OFF SRP). For those who want to maximize the power of 5G connectivity, the realme 8 5G (4GB+128GB) will be exclusively available on Shopee for only P8,990. Aside from its Dimensity 700 5G Processor, it also packs a 48MP main camera, expandable memory up to 1TB, and a massive 5000mAh battery to cater to all your mobile needs.  

 

In addition, the recently launched entry-level gaming champion—realme narzo 50A, which runs on a MediaTek Helio G85 gaming processor, and has a powerful 6000mAh battery and a 50MP AI Triple Camera, will be discounted exclusively on Lazada, from P7,990 to P6,990 only.  

 

Exciting deals also await the C-Series enthusiasts starting off with the first C-series smartphone with a 50MP AI Camera, the realme C25Y. The newest C-Series offering can be purchased on Shopee and Lazada with a P1000 OFF for both the 4GB+64GB variant (P7,990 SRP) and 4GB+128GB variant (P8,990 SRP). With a powerful octa-core processor, a TÜV Rheinland High Reliability Certification, and a 5000mAh battery, it truly is an all-rounder smartphone perfect for content creators who are on a budget.  

 

The ever-reliable realme C21-Y will also be offered for P5,689 only (P800 OFF SRP), while the realme C25S will be at a much more affordable price of P6,589 (P900 OFF SRP).  

 

realme Pad, Book also available at massive discounts of up to P6,000 OFF  

 

Another realme device you can look forward to this 12.12 is the top-selling realme Pad which is perfect for those who love to binge-watch movies or series. This portable entertainment powerhouse designed with a 10-inch high-resolution screen, crystal-clear Dolby Atmos quad speakers in each corner, a 7100mAh mega battery for all-day use, and a slim and lightweight body is exclusively available on Shopee with a P2,000 discount for all three variants— 3GB+32 GB(P8,990), 4GB+64 GB (P12,990 SRP), 6GB+128 (P14,990 SRP).  

 

For those who need a new laptop for both school and play, now is the best time to get realme's first-ever laptop, therealme Book, exclusively on Lazada with huge discounts for both the i3 variant (P8,000 OFF; P29,990 only) and i5 variant (P6,000 OFF; P41,990 only). This device is powered by the 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor and equipped with 8 GB dual-channel LPDDR4x RAM, up to 512GB SSD storage, and a picture-perfect high-resolution 14” 2K Full Vision display.  

 

Shop your favorite realme audio, wearable and home devices for up to 62% OFF  

 

Incredible deals also await those who are hoping to shop for realme TechLife devices. Those who want a better listening experience can get any realme audio and speaker products at discounted prices on Shopee and Lazada. Among these is realme's stylish True Wireless Stereo (TWS) product, the realme Buds Q2, with a 10mm Dynamic Bass Boost Driver that offers high-quality audio, available for as low as P790. realme's light and portable Pocket Bluetooth Speaker, which comes with a 3W Dynamic Boost Driver, will also be discounted from P990 to P590. Meanwhile, realme's Cobble Bluetooth Speaker, a pure bass powerhouse equipped with a 5W Dynamic Boost Driver, can be purchased with P700 OFF its original price of P1,590.  

 

With the ongoing smartwatch trend and the superb benefits it offers, realme's smart wearables will never not be part of the discounted products. The all-time favorite fitness companions, the realme Watch 2 and realme Band 2, are available on Shopee and Lazada at an incredibly affordable price of P1,690 and P1,590, respectively. With their blood oxygen and heart rate monitoring features, 90 different sport modes, and water-resistant feature (IP68 rating for Watch 2, up to 50M for Band 2), these smartwatches are perfect for health and fitness enthusiasts.  

 

For those who want to treat their family this holiday, the brand's first Certified Android TV in the country, the realme Smart TV 43", is a perfect gift for the entire family to enjoy, exclusively available on Lazada for as low as P13,990. Another smart home must-have is the realme TechLife Air Purifier with a high-level purification capacity to ensure that everyone at is breathing clean and healthy air. Add to cart now and get it exclusively on Lazada for only P4,490.  

 

Catch all these amazing deals and more during realme's Big Year-Ender Sale starting December 12 at 12 midnight. What's more exciting is that everyone who purchased any realme device with a minimum worth of P5,000 during the 12.12 sale until January 2, 2022 via realme’s Official Lazada and Shopee store will earn an e-raffle ticket for the #realmeWithYou Christmas Raffle Promo. Shop now and 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 about realme’s exciting 12.12 offers, as well as other realme products, follow the realme PH Facebook page at http://facebook.com/realmePhilippines and visit the official realme website at https://www.realme.com/ph/.  

PHL Advertising’s best work recognized at 2021 Kidlat Awards

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4As Annual Creative show stages successful comeback after one-year break

The titans of Philippine advertising came together—albeit, virtually—to recognize the most outstanding, innovative, and groundbreaking creative work that has come out in the past two years through the much-awaited return of the Kidlat Awards!

The Kidlat Awards, held last November 26, is the annual creative show of the Association of Accredited Advertising Agencies of the Philippines (4As) and this year marked its return after taking a break in 2020 due to the pandemic. Because of its absence last year, this year’s Kidlat Awards honored the best work from 2019 and 2020 in one event.

“Kidlat strikes again, and this time with more furor and more bravado,” Norman Agatep, President of the 4As and President and Managing Director of Grupo Agatep said. “After a one-year hiatus the creative show of the [4As] is back with a vengeance. After many months of ideating from homes, brainstorming via Zoom, submitting artworks through Viber, and supervising production from our dining tables, we’ve clearly demonstrated that no pandemic can cage the creative spirit, and if anything the virus has only strengthened our resolve to create solutions, to connect with people, and to be a force for good in today’s difficult world.”

“We have a power that no pandemic can touch, no lockdown can contain and that is the power of creativity. Our capacity to create, to move businesses, brands, and people, to make us feel something more than just fear and uncertainty and even with great distance, connect us all with a higher purpose,” Russel Molina, Chief Creative Officer of Seven A.D. and Committee Chairman of the Kidlat Awards furthered.

In total, more than 600 entries were screened and judged by a veritable list of heavyweights from a variety of fields. This year, there were five main categories for the Kidlat Awards. These are: Creative Effectiveness, Creative Technology and Media, Creative Storytelling, Creative Purpose, and Craft.

This year, 85 entries received the Bronze Kidlat Award, while 41 entries took home the Silver Kidlat Award. Twenty-six entries were honored with the Gold Kidlat.

For the first time, the most prestigious award of the night—the Grand Kidlat—went to not one but four entries as a winner was named in each category. The Grand Kidlat for Creative Technology and Media went to McClassroom by Leo Burnett Group Manila and McDonald’s Philippines. McClassroom also won the Grand Kidlat for Creative Purpose. The Grand Kidlat in Creative Storytelling was Story of Us by Leo Burnett Group Manila and McDonald’s Philippines. Gold by Arcade Film Factory and ARC Refreshments Corp. took home the Grand Kidlat in Craft.

Filmpabrika, Inc. was named the Kidlat Film Production House of the Year. The Kidlat Audio Production House of the Year went to Soundesign Manila.

As for the most anticipated awards of the night, the Advertiser of the Year was McDonald’s Philippines and the Agency of the Year was TBWA\Santiago Mangada Puno.

Meanwhile, three new names have been added to the venerable list of Kidlat Awards Hall of Fame Awardees. Andrew Petch, Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of Petch&Partners; Biboy Royong, Executive Creative Director of Dentsu Jayme Syfu; and Trixie Diyco, Executive Creative Director of Publicis JimenezBasic, were all honored for their outstanding contributions to the local advertising industry and for their years of consistently outstanding work that has elevated creative work in the country.

Melvin Mangada, Chairman of the 4As and Chairman and Chief Creative Officer (CCO) of TBWA\Santiago Mangada Puno, was the recipient of the Kidlat Lifetime Achievement Award. He was feted by a range of local and international advertising icons, corporate leaders, co-workers, clients, and even family members, who hailed Mangada’s work as some of the most consequential in Philippine advertising.

“Creativity is my life’s work. And for the past 30 years, I’ve found that the best work comes from a deep understanding of our humanity. If the needs of humanity are our creative fuel, then our work must be a reflection of life to be truly effective. Every day, for the sake of humanity, we invent what most people consider impossible,” Mangada said in his acceptance speech.

The finalists in Jam for Good 2 were also announced during the Kidlat Awards. Fifteen teams are now moving forward and participating in the Google Young Creatives Incubation Program. Jam for Good 2 aims to bring the brightest young creative minds together to address one pressing social issue through ingenuity, creativity, and technology. The winning team will have the opportunity of a lifetime—being a representative of the Philippines to the Cannes Young Lions.

This year’s CreativeFest and Kidlat Awards were made possible by Bench, JTI, and Ginebra, in partnership with Cignal, TV5, One Sports, Provill, Google Creative Works, Grupo Agatep, Adobo Magazine, Hit Productions, and Plan B.

To know more about the Kidlat Awards, the CreativeFest, and other future activities of 4As, please visit www.4asphilippines.com, like and follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/4asPhilippines.

J&T Express and Shopee Wraps Up 2021 with more Deals and Shipping Discounts this 12.12 Pamasko Promo

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PH Global Jet Express Inc. (J&T Express), the leading delivery service in the country, and Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, bring another grand double-day sale to Filipinos before the year ends.

With Christmas just around the corner, shoppers are already ordering gifts online. This December 12, shoppers can enjoy free shipping every Monday, the best deals from J&T Express, and even more promos from some of the biggest brands on Shopee.

This 12.12, J&T Express assures shoppers that their orders will arrive in time for Christmas with J&T Express’ premium delivery services.

“Shopee’s 12.12 Big Christmas Sale is the perfect opportunity for shoppers to get the best deals for their last-minute purchases. J&T Express is excited to share the holiday spirit and bring even more joy to shoppers during these tough times by offering discounted vouchers and promos with our e-commerce partner. We look forward to continuously supporting Shopee with their upcoming campaigns next year,” J&T Express Philippines Vice President Zoe Chi said.

Aside from site-wide free shipping during Shopee’s biggest sale of the year, customers can also avail a 10% discount using J&T Express’ exclusive promo code SHPJT12, valid on December 12 only.

J&T Express proudly partners with Shopee in helping entrepreneurs and brands expand their online business and providing deliveries to customers, especially during the holiday season. As one of Shopee’s official delivery couriers, J&T Express remains dedicated to providing fast and reliable delivery service to Shopee customers and sellers.

Small businesses can also send orders to their customers with J&T Express’ free pick-up service in Metro Manila. They can choose to schedule their free pick-up via phone call, J&T Express’ official website, or official mobile app J&T Express’ free pick-up service will also soon be available nationwide.

To know more about the company’s services, visit https://www.jtexpress.ph/.

“Mahal Ka Namin DITO”: DITO declares its love for Filipino subscribers with this heart-warming holiday video

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In celebration of Filipinos’ favorite time of the year, DITO Telecommunity is dedicating a special Christmas video to its millions of subscribers all over the country.

The video features inspiring stories of three DITO employees across different fields, each narrating how every effort they put into what they do at DITO is a labor of love not just for their loved ones but also to provide the telco service that Filipinos truly deserve. In “Mahal Ka Namin DITO,” the newest telco player reinforces their commitment to serve its subscribers fully recognizing the role that connectivity plays in their day-to-day lives.

“The best gift we can give our subscribers this Christmas is our exceptional service. While there may be some changes in the way we celebrate the holidays this year, we aim to bridge the gap by allowing Filipinos to remain connected with their families, friends, and loved ones.” said DITO’s Chief Administrative Officer Atty. Adel Tamano.

“We in DITO want to express our heartfelt gratitude to Filipinos who have given us a lot of reasons to celebrate during our launch year. We hope that through the video, our subscribers can see the passion and dedication of the entire DITO team to make sure that they made the right choice in supporting DITO,” added Atty. Tamano.

Aside from the video, DITO has a lot of exciting activities in store for everyone this holiday season. Topping the list is the DITO Loaded ang Pasko month-long promo with thousands of daily prizes for lucky participants. From December 6, 2021 to January 15, 2022, you can earn raffle entries simply by activating your DITO SIM, subscribing to DITO promos, logging in the DITO APP, or subscribing to DITO’s streaming platform partners. DITO will also have collaborations with various influencers on TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram through live streams and fun challenges.

Throughout the Mahal Ka Namin DITO Christmas campaign, subscribers and non-subscribers alike will experience love in different ways online and offline. You can check out @DITOPhOfficial on social media and visit DITO Experience Stores nationwide for more details!

Find out more about DITO Telecommunity’s Christmas campaign and watch the Mahal Ka Namin DITO video on @DITOPhOfficial:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewzEyzhqEGU

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DITOphofficial/videos/283155313753008/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DITOphofficial/status/1466325543742177280

Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar Hailed as Best Historic Hotel in Asia and the Pacific

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Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar in  Bagac, Bataan is hailed as Best Historic Hotel in Asia and the Pacific by Historic Hotels Worldwide Awards of Excellence. Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar  is one of more than 300 hotels and resorts worldwide that is recognized by Historic Hotels of Worldwide for preserving and maintaining its historic integrity, architecture and ambiance.

The 2021 Annual Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner was held at The American Club Resort Hotel (1918) in Kohler, Wisconsin on Thursday, November 11. Awards were presented to recipients before an audience of more than 200 senior management, industry leaders, owners and representatives from the finest historic hotels around the world. 

The Historic Hotels Awards of Excellence are presented to historic hotels and hoteliers demonstrating innovative leadership, stewardship, and contribution to furthering the recognition, preservation, and celebration of these preeminent historic hotels and their histories.

Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar is chosen among a distinguished list of nominee finalists in Asia/ Pacific for Best Historic Hotels. The esteemed list includes Deogarh Mahal Rajasthan, Raffles Singapore, Beijing Hotel NUO, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, Raffles Grand Hotel D'Angkor and The Murray Hong Kong.

Founder and owner of Las Casas Filipinas, Mr. Jose “Jerry” Acuzar accepted the award through a special video message that was shown during the ceremony.

“It’s incredibly humbling to stand before such an esteemed audience and receive this prestigious award. From the bottom of my heart, I thank everyone from the Historic Hotels Awards of Excellence Nominations Committee, for recognizing our efforts at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar. With all the hardships in our country, it became scarce to give support and importance to heritage and restoration. That’s why we are deeply thankful for this attention.”

Lawrence Horwitz, Executive Vice President, Historic Hotels of America and Historic Hotels Worldwide cited, “We are very grateful and honored that Mr. Acuzar accepts the 2021 Historic Hotels Worldwide Best Historic Hotel in Asia and the Pacific. He is definitely a visionary whose work will live for generations and generations.“

In accepting the award, Acuzar recognized the hardwork and dedication of the artisans and craftsmen and craftswomen behind Las Casas. Using the innovative method of dismantle, relocate, and rebuild, Acuzar and his team of skilled builders, artisans and researchers, restored the once abandoned, deteriorating heritage homes and storied structures.

“We are delighted that the efforts of our artisans, carpenters and the people who supported us are now recognized, especially their skills. None of our accomplishments are possible without the exceptional team behind Las Casas Filipinas and New San Jose Builders, Inc., who built my vision of collecting and restoring these ancestral homes that were in a state of neglect and decay.”

Las Casas Filipinas boasts the timeless elegance of 63 heritage houses and 34 historically significant structures. The restored heritage homes are a distinctive fusion of traditional grandeur and modern influences. Acuzar looked back at his journey in developing the 400-hectare heritage destination that first opened in 2010, “Although it was not an easy endeavour, it has been the most rewarding in my entire journey in real estate development. We take pride to have revived the craftsmanship industry that generated thousands of jobs in my hometown, and most importantly, the renewed sense of belonging and pride of our countrymen in our own culture and heritage.”

Today, Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar serves not only as a heritage and leisure destination but has established itself as a landmark of pride for Filipino heritage and history. As Jerry Acuzar proudly states, “I built this for my love of my hometown Bataan, my love for the Philippines; and especially my family whom I have shared so many beautiful memories with in Las Casas Filipinas. ..We celebrate that in the work we do at Las Casas Filipinas. This historic hotel is my gratitude to my country and people.”

Watch the video here and to learn more about Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, visit https://lascasasfilipinas.com/