Clara Benin appears on billboard in New York City’s Times Square

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A month ahead of International Women’s Day, Filipino singer-songwriter Clara Benin lands on a Times Square, New York billboard as part of Spotify’s EQUAL Campaign.

The global movement, which serves as an initiative of the music streaming platform to amplify the work of outstanding women and gender-nonconforming musicians, turned its spotlight on Benin as this week’s cover artist of Spotify EQUAL Playlist in the Philippines, with two of her songs, “blink” and “Araw’t Gabi” occupying the top two slots.

“I feel really humbled to be featured on a Times Square billboard in New York and to have my songs be part of Spotify’s EQUAL playlist alongside these lovely and talented women,” the folk-pop phenom shares in a statement. “I really hope our music reaches and inspires more people from all over the world.”

Having amassed more than 30 million streams on Spotify alone, Clara Benin is the first Filipino signed under Sony Music’s OFFMUTE— a Southeast Asian record label that’s entirely dedicated to giving artists a voice, an audience, and an opportunity for cross-collaboration within the region.

Benin recently released a new single called “blink,” which was produced by acclaimed electronic/indie artist The Ringmaster, and features prolific multi-instrumentalist Gabba Santiago on drums. Honoring memories like a fundamental aspect of human nature, the song finds refuge in reliving Benin’s past without any hint of regret.

She is also currently working on several new songs to be released soon. “I’ve been writing a lot the past two years and very excited to work on them this year for an upcoming album.”

Check out Clara Benin’s “blink” on all digital music platforms via OFFMUTE.

Follow CLARA BENIN on socials:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clarabeninmusic

Twitter: https://twitter.com/clarabeninmusic

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarabeninmusic

Follow OFFMUTE on socials:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/offmuteASIA

Twitter: https://twitter.com/offmute

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offmute/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offmute

About Clara Benin

Clara Benin is touted as the indie darling of the Philippines. She is one of the first artists under Sony’s new regional label OFFMUTE. Her signature angelic voice and melodic acoustic guitar playing bring a kind of serenity that her listeners gravitate towards. She has collaborated with Singaporean artists Charlie Lim for a remake of her hit single “Wine” and Gentle Bones for the pop track “A Day At A Time”.

Widely loved for her warm and quiet demeanor, the acoustic-folk artist has played in notable festivals like Wanderland Arts and Music Festival in the Philippines, Music Matters in Singapore, and Zandari Festa in Korea. She sold out her first solo concert in 2016 for her album “Coming Home” and had a back-to-back concert with fellow artist Ben&Ben in 2018.

The Cherry Flask is the up-and-coming cult favorite

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All the hype surrounding double-wall vacuum-sealed bottles got everyone clamoring to get their hands on their own.

The ability of these bad boys to keep your beverages hot for good 12 hours, and cold for as long as 24 hours, has been picking up steam—no wonder why almost everyone is toting one around these days.

CHERRY is the proud bearer of good news as it recently announced the launch of the Cherry Flask, boasting of the similar claim to fame of any other insulated bottles—only better. It carries an appealing price tag, starting at P750 for the 32oz while the 40oz variant retails at P850.

With the emergence of this new product from CHERRY, you no longer have to deal with tepid water on a hellish summer afternoon or an off-putting lukewarm coffee while you’re knee-deep in work.

The Cherry Flask is also reliably leak-proof. If your mornings are always hectic and casually throwing stuff inside your bag is an everyday ritual, this feature swears to keep your life more hassle-free.

Not only is Cherry Flask efficient in keeping your drinks at the right temperature but it also has to be the most useful fashion statement you can flaunt all day. It is available in various colors including: Bubble Gum Pink, Breeze Blue, Phantom Gray, Pop Violet, Varsity Blue, and Obsidian Black for the 32oz bottle. Meanwhile, you can choose from: Phantom Gray, Pop Violet, Royal Blue, Valentine Pink, and Obsidian Black for the 40oz variant.

More than just jumping in the bandwagon, see for yourself why the Cherry Flask, considering its competitive price, is the next big thing. 

To purchase, visit: Cherry Shop PH: www.cherryshop.com.ph

DITO offers bonus and 2x rewards points this Valentine’s season

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This Valentine’s season, DITO Telecommunity is giving Filipinos more reasons to connect with their loved ones.

From February 14 to 20 only, subscribers get bonus data and 2x DITO Rewards points when they avail DITO’s 99 and DITO 199.

Bonus data makes V-Day extra special!

For every purchase of the DITO 99 pack, subscribers get a bonus of 1GB data valid for 7 days.

Those who will subscribe to DITO 199, will get 3GB bonus data valid for 15 days.

The DITO 99 pack includes 10GB high-speed data, unlimited texts to all networks, unlimited on-net calls, 300 minutes off-net calls, and is valid for 30 days. The DITO 199 pack includes 25GB data valid for 30 days, unlimited texts to all networks, unlimited on-net calls, and 300 minutes off-net calls.

2x from DITO Rewards

Subscribers who purchase either of the two promos via from any of DITO Telecommunity’s channels (DITO APP, MyDITO site, DITO Experience Stores, and DITO retail partner stores, etc.) will quality for double points earning.

How many DITO Points will subscribers earn? DITO Subscribers who purchase via the DITO APP or myDITO will earn 6% of the promo amount, or 2% of the promo amount if they purchase via other channels. To read the full mechanics of the promo, visit https://bit.ly/DITOValentinesDayPromo.

Customers who avail the data packs via other channels such as DITO Experience Stores and partner retail shops earn 2% of the promo amount.

Subscribers can use their points to redeem a wide array of choices from the DITO Rewards catalogue in the DITO APP.

Have more time to connect with your special someone this season of love, subscribe to DITO’s data promos today. For more details, visit the DITO Telecommunity Facebook Page.

Grand Opening of XTREME Appliances' 61st Concept Store at DiviMall, Anabu, Imus Cavite

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XTREME Appliances Grand Opening Day Promo, Get up to 67% off

XTREME Appliances launch its newest Concept Store located at Divimall, Anabu, Imus. The star-studded event was attended by celebrities, influencers, and media publications who enjoyed a day of fun activities, raffle draws, and appliance shopping.

(L-R) Stephen Cheng, VP for Marketing; Mark Del Mundo, VP for Business Development; Adrian Lim, President; Romeo Melgar, Mobile Head; Paula Dizon, Brand Marketing Manager

In line with this, customers got a chance to buy 3.5L XTREME Home Digital Air Fryer for only ₱999 and 600ML XTREME Home Personal Blender for ₱199 on its opening day. The said promo runs for three (3) days which gives the first ten (10) customers daily a chance to get the said appliances at an irresistible price. This is on top of their six-day exclusive promotion (February 16-21, 2022) where customers can enjoy up to 67% off on select products. Despite the influx of customers, who wanted to have first dibs on affordable yet premium quality home appliances, the management made sure to strictly implement safety health protocols. Staff and customers maintained proper social distancing and wore face masks inside the store.

XTREME Appliances Heart’s Day Promo

Gift-giving is one of the most common ways for Filipinos in expressing their love and affection to their loved ones this love month. XTREME Appliances, the country’s leading one-stop-shop appliance brand, is helping you find the perfect gifts through their latest campaign, Heart’s Day.

From February 16 to 21, customers can get 10% discounts on all XTREME Appliances products across all participating concept stores nationwide.

To make the love month more enjoyable for all customers, participating concept stores will launch a Karaoke Challenge to all interested customers who want to show their singing skills. Other exciting surprises and fun activities await loyal customers.

● JKEPS Naic 

● SylPaulJoyce Ibaan

● Jhunpyo Cogeo 

● SylPaulJoyce Silang

● Jhunpyo Montalban 

● A2RJ Guitnang Bayan (San Mateo)

● SylPaulJoyce Cubao 

● A2RJ Montalban

● SylPaulJoyce Lipa 

● Jonalyn's Mariveles Branch 1

● SylPaulJoyce Lemery 

● Vizcaya Balita

● SylPaulJoyce San Pablo 

● XTREME Appliances Concept Stores

Meanwhile, from February 22 to 28, 10% discounts will also be available at XTREME Appliances store partners nationwide.

Find the nearest XTREME Store in your area here: https://www.xtreme.com.ph/pages/store-locator

Unpacking the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: 4 ‘Firsts’ that Break the Rules

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The launch of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra at Unpacked 2022 marks many new milestones for the beloved Galaxy series. Marrying the productivity prowess of the Note series and the pro-grade camera and performance of the S series, the Galaxy S22 Ultra sets a new standard for what a smartphone can be: The most powerful Ultra device that Samsung has ever created, to offer the ultimate smartphone experience today. 

Read on to find out more about four cutting-edge features of the Galaxy S22 Ultra that break the rules of mobile innovation. 

1. Create to Your Heart’s Content – First built-in S Pen in the S Series

A handy stylus on your smartphone unlocks endless possibilities for creative and productive scenarios

beyond doodling and writing.

Traditionally a feature included with the Note, Note users’ favorite S Pen now comes built-in with the Galaxy S22 Ultra, enabling fresh new ways to level up your creativity and get things done. The much-improved S Pen experience means that you write and draw on the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s bright and expansive screen, making it the perfect tool to capture eureka moments through words or sketches while enjoying a more realistic pen-to-paper feel.

The S Pen also gives you instant access to signature S Pen tools such as Samsung Notes and Live Message, and the handwriting to text function has been upgraded to support 87 languages, so note-taking is more convenient than ever, especially when you’re on-the-go.

And that’s not all. The S Pen can also act as a nifty remote control to run your presentation from afar or be used to take a snapshot with the phone camera. Use it to annotate PDFs without downloading an additional app, and even zoom in to magnify anything on your screen by up to 300 percent. 

2. Super-charged Heart & Brain – First 4nm Processor on a Galaxy 

In a smartphone, the smaller its processor, the better the device. 

As the first Galaxy device to be running on Samsung’s groundbreaking 4nm Processor, the Galaxy S22 Ultra makes multitasking on your phone even easier. The new processor enables Samsung’s most advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) processing to run smoothly, delivering unrivaled performance for all your streaming, gaming and productivity needs. 

As you create new content, the advanced AI features work in the background to improve the clarity and quality of photos and videos by helping subjects stand out better from the background, while simultaneously detecting and concentrating on multiple objects within the same scene for better focus and improved image steadiness.

3. A Battery that Goes On & On – First Galaxy battery that Lasts All-Day

With all the powerful features built into the Galaxy S22 Ultra, rest assured that the device is well-equipped to endure long hours of use. Samsung has combined its power-efficient 4nm Processor with a large 5,000mAh battery to ensure that Galaxy S22 Ultra can last all day on a single full charge. What’s more, the device even supports 45W super-fast charging, which lets you record more than 50 minutes of video – after a 10-minute charge – so you can keep calm and carry on with minimal disruption to your work or play.

4. Pro-grade Camera in Your Pocket

Whether you’re a casual user or a seasoned content creator, the Galaxy S22 Ultra enables users to capture stunning photos and videos all day and all night. With the free Expert RAW app, you also have access to DLSR-like controls to capture incredible moments. To make the Galaxy S22 Ultra even more amazing, its camera can capture more than 68 billion colors for more vibrant and true-to-life videos. 

Tune in to the Samsung Facebook page at 6:00 PM on February 18 for Nights Made Epic and join the country’s top creators, including Mobile Filmmaking Philippines, wedding videographer Jason Magbanua, influencer and content creator Richard Juan, and illustrator Risa Rodil, as they showcase their epic content using the Galaxy S22 Series and Galaxy Tab S8 Series.

Pre-order now and be the first to experience the epic standard

Pre-order the Galaxy S22 Ultra through Samsung.com and enjoy a PHP 10,000 e-voucher which can be used to purchase select mobile products in the Samsung Online Store, a Silicone Case with Strap worth PHP 1,999, and a Lucky Box Strap worth PHP 1,299.

Customers can also pre-order the Galaxy S22 Ultra through Samsung Experience Stores, select Authorized Samsung Stores, Lazada, Shopee, Abenson.com, and MemoXpress Online to get freebies including a Galaxy Buds Pro worth PHP 9,990, a Silicone Case with Strap worth PHP 1,999 and a Lucky Box Strap worth PHP 1,299.

The Galaxy S22 Ultra will be available starting March 4 at PHP 68,990 SRP for the 128GB, PHP 72,990 SRP for the 256GB variant and PHP 80,990 SRP for the 512GB variant in Phantom Black, Phantom White, Green, and Burgundy. 

For more information, visit samsung.com/ph.