2GO brings back Php99 Sea Sale

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2GO Travel, the Philippines’ largest premier sea travel provider, gives passengers another chance to score promo fares for Safe, Sulit, Saya voyages to various destinations via a Sea Sale with one-way fares for as low as Php99.

The Php99 promo fare covers voyages from Manila to Tagbilaran vice versa. Meanwhile, passengers can avail tickets for as low as Php399 for voyages from Manila to Bacolod, Cebu, Dumaguete, Iloilo, as well as Palawan (Puerto Princesa and Coron) vice versa.

Passengers traveling from Manila to Butuan, Cagayan De Oro, Dipolog, Ozamiz, and Zamboanga vice versa may also avail of fares for as low as Php499.

2GO also offers promo fares as low as Php299 for voyages from Cebu to Cagayan De Oro vice versa, Cebu to Butuan and Ozamiz, and Dumaguete to Zamboanga.

The seven-day sale runs from August 15-21 for voyages from September 15-October 11. The promo fare includes a generous 50kg Baggage Allowance and accommodations.

With 2GO, travelers can begin their sailcations the minute they step onboard. 2GO offers cruise-like experiences, such as exciting activities onboard, spacious and clean accommodations, hot and fresh meals, a variety of food and drink, and views of the country’s beautiful islands from its famous sundeck.

2GO Travel also continues to emphasize that safety remains an utmost priority. Aside from being fully vaccinated, all crew members of vessels coming from Manila have received at least one booster shot.

“We have always been consistent with our health and safety protocols. We have made sure that this is a continuing effort because what matters to us is that our passengers can go on with their sailcations to their desired destinations in a safe and enjoyable manner. It has always been our goal for passengers to have a memorable experience onboard,” said Blessie Cruz, 2GO’s Group Head for Marketing.

Companies and groups can also arrange fun team buildings before festivals on 2GO vessels, particularly on MV 2GO Masagana and MV 2GO Maligaya. The two ships serve as unique and enjoyable MICE venues with facilities that can accommodate gatherings with exclusive use of the meeting rooms with audio and video set-up and live entertainment during evening functions.

Shopee and the Department of Trade and Industry partners for the 3rd ASEAN Online Sale

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Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, launched its third ASEAN Online Sale Day in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Bureau of International Trade Relations (BITR) last August 8 to 10. This annual sale celebrated the 55th founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) by showcasing different local and regional products on Shopee’s platform. Over the last three years, the ASEAN Online Sale has consistently offered users a wide range of quality products from across the region to offer users an enjoyable online shopping experience.

Shopee’s continued partnership with the DTI for the third iteration of the ASEAN Online Sale is a testament to both organizations’ commitment to make quality products even more accessible for users all over the Philippines. Throughout the duration of the sale, Filipinos were able to conveniently shop for their favorite Southeast Asian products on Shopee.

Marievic M. Bonoan, Director at the DTI - Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion, said, “The DTI is happy to partner with Shopee once again for the ASEAN Online Sale Day to support our goal of driving e-commerce forward in the Philippines. We are humbled to have connected even more buyers with quality products through Shopee’s platform. We will continue to craft even more projects and initiatives that will push for e-commerce growth across the country.”

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, shared, “Through our partnership with the DTI for the ASEAN Online Sale, we strengthen our commitment to transcend borders and make online shopping more accessible and convenient for our users. We are thrilled to offer our users quality products from all over the region. We look forward to maximizing our platform’s reach to deliver an even better online shopping experience for all.”

During this year’s campaign, Shopee users enjoyed discounts of up to 90% off and exclusive vouchers on a wide assortment of products from Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

SB19 announces release of new single “WYAT” and upcoming world tour

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P-pop Kings SB19 announces their return to the music scene with WYAT [Where You At], a disco-pop track that highlights the urgency of disconnection to reconnection of the times. The upcoming release marks SB19’s first new material as a group in a year after launching their 2021 EP, Pagsibol.

A series of cryptic riddles reveals SB19’s much-anticipated comeback single and upcoming world tour.

“It’s been a year, the word 'hiatus' may sound negative but we took it from a different perspective. We maximized the opportunity to think more as to what we can improve on, how we can prepare for our comeback,” says SB19 Stell.

SB19 Ken mentions “We are thrilled to be releasing a new song for our fans. Bigger, better. I hope that A'TIN will appreciate at best the work we've done for our upcoming tour.” WYAT drops on all streaming platforms on September 2, 2022, with the official music video to be released on the same day.

The award-winning and Billboard nominee Philippine Pop phenom is also set to stage their biggest local and international tour to date. WYAT [Where You At] Tour kicks off on September 17, 2022 at Araneta Coliseum, to be followed by a series of shows in Clark, Cebu, Davao and more.

In the following months, the tour extends globally as SB19 heads to multiple countries - US, UAE, and Singapore to name a few. International A’TIN can expect SB19 to drop by their city starting October 2022.

“This will be the first time for us to be going out of the country for our own concert,” reveals SB19 Josh. “We’re excited to meet our international fans. If I may put it: we were caterpillars inside cocoons when we were just starting and now, we've turned into butterflies ready to spread our wings!”

According to SB19 Justin, the five-piece group is very much involved in the creative process behind the upcoming tour, from conceptualization to choreography, from promotion strategy to visual ideation.

He explains, “When SB19 Pablo told us the meaning of WYAT, the song that he and his brother Josue created, I was able to conceptualize WYAT. From there, our team was able to brainstorm on how to improve my initial concept. We made options and showed the other members of SB19, so they could also give their insights. One idea led to another. We started plotting everything: from teasers to the actual music video, every post, down to the last detail.”

SB19 Justin adds, “Josh tweaks a bit of everything, from choreography to the direction of our shoots. He and Pablo has a big role in decision-making. Ken helps with the creative process, from how the dances should look to the set design. Aside from being the main choreographer, Stell also shares ideas on how to promote our comeback. He’s been mentioning if we could play the videos after our recent performances before the tour starts, So we did. Last August 7, 2022 at Mall of Asia Arena was when we first dropped our video teaser in front of thousands of live audience. I highly consider what the other members, management, staff and other people around me think. It really takes a village and is a healthy collaboration.”

More details about the local and international tour will be announced soon.

For more information about SB19’s series of shows, check out the updates on their social media accounts.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SB19Official

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialsb19

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SB19Official

YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/SB19OfficialYT

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About SB19

SB19 is a five-member Filipino boy band that debuted in October 2018. Their first single ‘Go Up’ went viral and reached millions of views in a few month's time. They are the first Filipino and Southeast Asian act to be nominated in Billboard Music Awards for the Top Social Artist category, and are also the first Southeast Asian act to enter the top 10 of Billboard Social 50 weekly and year-end charts. Their latest record-breaking single ‘'Bazinga' stayed for 7 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard‘s Hot Trending Songs charts, making them the first act to ever reach that milestone. SB19 promotes its music as part of Pinoy pop (P-pop)—a popular sub-genre of Original Filipino Music.

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Explore the Next Generation of Ultra Slim Foldables with Xiaomi MIX Fold 2

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Beijing, CHINA- Xiaomi revealed its advanced foldable flagship smartphone, Xiaomi MIX Fold 2, at a new product launch event in Mainland China, alongside the highly-anticipated annual speech of Lei Jun, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Xiaomi.

Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 is a giant technological leap in the ultra-slim foldable smartphone space. Measuring just 5.4mm¹ unfolded, Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 offers a consistent viewing experience on both its inner and outer displays. Additionally, it delivers an authentic Leica imagery experience and outstanding power efficiency with the latest Snapdragon® 8+ Gen 1 mobile platform.

 

In addition to Xiaomi MIX Fold 2, Xiaomi also announced Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro, Redmi K50 Ultra, and a host of ecosystem products.

Self-developed Micro Waterdrop Hinge

 

Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 boasts a revolutionary design. It is one of the thinnest foldable smartphones on the market with a folded body just 11.2mm¹ thin—significantly slimmer than many other foldable devices. Both edges measure just only 5.4mm¹ unfolded, offering a pleasant in-hand feel experience.

 

To achieve these breakthroughs in form factor, Xiaomi focused on refining the hinge – the core component of the foldable smartphone. Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 is equipped with a self-developed Micro Waterdrop Hinge which features a smaller bending radius, thinner screen modules, customized mini rotating hinge, and utilized an integrated solder-free precision process to create a carbon fiber double-wing floating panel. Together, these highly integrated components reduced the number of parts to only 87, enabling a lighter and thinner hinge design than ever before.

 

In addition, both sides of the hinge use space stacking technology, and use large hidden spaces on both sides of the hinge for soft boards, achieving a 20% increase in space utilization and thereby offering the 5.4mm¹ flat design with balanced weight distribution.

Two displays, one exceptional viewing experience

 

Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 sports an inner folding design, with two AMOLED flagship screens of two different sizes on two respective sides. The outer display adopts a 21:9 classic ratio design, allowing for excellent compatibility with most applications and taking into account user experience when handling. The 6.56" display features Samsung E5 material, a resolution of 2520x1080, and supports 120Hz high refresh rate and P3 color gamut, with a brightness of up to 1000nit–giving it an edge over other common displays thanks to its outstanding user experience.

 

On the inside Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 flaunts an 8.02" Samsung Eco² OLED display. It adopts POL-LESS technology, replaces the traditional polarizer with an ultra-thin color filter, and uses a black matrix material to reduce reflection on the screen. Compared to traditional displays, light transmittance has been increased by 33%, with power consumption reduced by 25%. This screen has a resolution of 2160x1914, supports P3 color gamut and LTPO 2.0 1-120Hz AdaptiveSync Pro. The ultra-low anti-AR film allows the display to reduce reflectivity to less than 2%, resulting in more detailed viewing experience and pleasing aesthetics.

 

The two displays offer an exceptionally consistent user experience, both supporting 120Hz refresh rate, professional screen calibration on primary colors, 1,000nit brightness and Dolby Vision. Regardless of which screen is used, the device supports dual ambient light sensing on the front and back, providing for natural and smooth automatic brightness adjustment.

MIUI Fold 13, the new standard for foldable displays

 

Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 runs on the latest MIUI Fold 13 operating system. Developed as a permutation of the classic MIUI interface, it is perfectly adapted to foldable form factor, with screen interaction optimizations offering advancements in user experience.

 

The smart screen desktop design adapts to the foldable display and doubles the viewing area of the smartphone. As well as maintaining visual consistency, it allows for the hundreds of available MIUI widgets to be used without deformation, increasing both aesthetics and usability.

 

Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 system applications are customized for its large screen, and a large number of app interfaces have been redesigned for a better on-screen experience. Calendar, file management, voice recorder, notes, and other applications apply a new column design to take full advantage of the large screen. Third-party application adaptation will be conducted according to solutions available in Android 12L, providing more native support capability for third-party apps.

 

Additional Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 innovations include updates in smart screen interaction. Users can now three finger swipe to split screen. Floating windows can be quickly accessed through the sidebar, which can also be used to exit split screen mode. The design of floating windows and notifications has also been adjusted, and multitasking on a smartphone has never been quite this efficient.

Authentic Leica Imagery, dual-quality approach

 

Xiaomi has set a new imaging standard for smartphone photography, combining Leica’s imagery expertise with Xiaomi’s rich experience in the field of computational photography.

 

To ensure optical excellence, Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 is equipped with a 50-megapixel IMX766 main camera, with 7P lenses all using ALD low-reflection coating. Also featured are a 13MP ultra-wide angle camera and a 8MP telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom and portrait capabilities.

In addition to the Leica-certified Summicron lens, Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 offers access to two photographic styles: The "Leica Authentic Look" and "Leica Vibrant Look", both offering enhanced creative freedom to the photographer.

 

With the Xiaomi ProFocus support, Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 offers fast camera startup, quick captures, and continuous shooting support up to 30 frames per second.

 

In regards to video, Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 supports Dolby Vision HDR recording, as well as both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for video viewing. Videos shot on Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 will look amazing, particularly when utilizing UGC platforms which support Dolby Vision, allowing users to share exceptional visuals online.

 

Snapdragon® 8+ Gen 1 and flagship performance packed in an ultra-slim body

 

In addition to its revolutionary thin and light foldable screen design, Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 takes advantage of the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon® 8+ Gen 1 mobile platform for snappy performance. TSMC's 4nm manufacturing process enables a significant increase in energy efficiency while integrating tens of billions of transistors, into an area the size of a fingernail. The advanced process allows both CPU and GPU to receive a 10% boost in performance, while simultaneously improving CPU and GPU energy consumption by 30%. This upgraded design allows the ultra-slim smartphone to maintain higher speeds and efficiency at the same time.

 

Excellent power efficiency allows for a long lasting battery, with a full day of use being possible even when the inner screen is frequently used, with extended use when using primarily the outer display.

 

Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 also packs a cooling system equipped with a large-area VC, rarely seen on foldable smartphones. The high-quality VC offers a surface area of up to 2,520mm², enabling 50% improvement in thermal conductivity compared to typical VCs. The inner layer of the battery is covered with second-generation boron nitride heat dissipation film, with an area of up to 3715mm². Finally, multi-layer high-density graphite sheet creates a solid foundation for Xiaomi MIX Fold 2’s excellent sustained performance.

Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro – work and entertainment with a 12.4" large display

 

Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro features a large 12.4" display, which users can fully utilize for a highly efficient and convenient experience in both work and entertainment scenarios.

 

The 12.4" high-quality display features an ultra-high resolution of 2560x1600, 120Hz high refresh rate, and hardware-level blue light reduction, providing a comfortable and smooth experience for video-watching and swift multitasking on split-screens. Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro's built-in conference mode can convert speech into text in real time, quickly distinguish between different speakers, and supports real-time translation between Chinese and English.

Redmi K50 Ultra – an all-round upgrade

 

Joining the beloved Redmi K50 Series is Redmi K50 Ultra. With large-scale upgrades in performance, display, camera and charging, Redmi K50 Ultra takes product and user experience to the next level.

 

Redmi K50 features the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 mobile platform and a 1.5K flatscreen display. The smartphone's triple camera consists of a 100MP main camera, 8MP ultra-wide angle camera and 2MP telephoto camera, enhanced by implementing numerous Xiaomi AI Image solutions. The combination of advanced software and hardware allow Redmi K50 Ultra to significantly improve the quality of images. Furthermore, the combination of a 5,000mAh battery and 120W HyperCharge technology ensures hassle free daily use with as short as 19 mins needed for a full charge.²

 

Also announced today was Redmi K50 Ultra Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team Summer Edition. Adding on to the ultimate performance of the standard Redmi K50 Ultra, it incorporates the team's signature silver, petroleum green lines, and carbon fiber textures into the design.

 

In addition, Xiaomi also launched today: Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro, Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro, Xiaomi Conference Tapcast, Xiaomi Bluetooth Speakerphone, Mijia Smart Purifying Range Hood P1, and Mijia Dual-Drum Washer Dryer 15kg.

 

Pricing and Availability

 

Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 comes in two colors: Black and Gold, with three storage variants.

12GB+256GB – priced at RMB 8,999

12GB+512GB – priced at RMB 9,999

12GB+1TB – priced at RMB 11,699

 

Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro comes in three colors: Black, Silver and Forest Green, with three storage variants.

6GB+128GB – priced at RMB 2,999

8GB+256GB– priced at RMB 3,499

12GB+512GB – priced at RMB 4,199

 

Redmi K50 Ultra comes in three colors: Black, Silver and Blue, with four storage variants.

8GB+128GB – priced at RMB 2,999

8GB+256GB – priced at RMB 3,299

12GB+256GB – priced at RMB 3,599

12GB+512GB – priced at RMB 3,999

 

Redmi K50 Ultra Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team Summer Edition will retail at RMB 4,199.

All of these devices will be available for sale via official Xiaomi channels in Mainland China starting on August 16.

 

Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 Quick Specs

 

Design	Dimensions: - Folded: 161.6mm x 73.9mm x 11.2mm¹ - Unfolded: 161.6mm x 144.7mm x 5.4mm¹ Weight: 262g¹ Colors: Black, Gold Xiaomi-developed Micro Waterdrop Hinge - Custom hinge mechanism - Durable MIM alloy - Weldless unibody technology - Carbon fiber dual hinge plates - Recessed center structure - Compact layered design
Display	Outer display 6.56″ AMOLED Display - Samsung E5 material - 2,520x1,080 - HBM 1,000 nits (typ) - Contrast ratio: 8,000,000:1(typ) - 10-bit color depth, P3 color gamut, JNCD≈0.29, delta E ≈ 0.34 - Dolby Vision®, HDR 10+ support - 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus™ Inner display 8.02″ Eco² OLED Display - 120Hz LTPO 2.0 - 2160x1914 - POL-LESS display technology - Contrast ratio: 8,000,000:1 (typ) - 10-bit color depth, P3 color gamut, JNCD≈0.29, delta E ≈ 0.34 - Dolby Vision®, HDR 10+ support Flexible Ultra Thin Glass
Imaging System	50MP wide angle camera - IMX766 - 1/1.56” sensor size, 2.0 μm 4-in-1 Super Pixel - f/1.8, 7P lens, SMA actuators for OIS 13MP ultra-wide angle camera - 15mm focal length equivalent, 123° FOV, f/2.4, 5P lens 8MP telephoto camera - 2x optical zoom - 45mm focal length equivalent, f/2.6 20MP front camera Xiaomi AI Image Solution
Performance	Snapdragon® 8+ Gen 1 - 4nm power-efficient manufacturing process, up to 3.2GHz LPDDR5 (6400Mbps) + UFS 3.1 storage High performance cooling system
Charging System	4,500mAh battery 67W wired turbo charging
Audio	Symmetrical dual speakers SOUND BY Harman Kardon Dolby Atmos® Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless
Connectivity	Multifunctional NFC, IR Blaster
Operating System	MIUI Fold 13 based on Android 12
Storage Variants	12GB+256GB 12GB+512GB 12GB+1TB

¹ Actual measurements between individual products may vary. All specifications are subject to the actual product.

² Data sourced from Xiaomi labs.

 

Product images available here: Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 and Redmi K50 Ultra.

 

Empresa Homes Mariveles welcomes new homeowners in the “Industrial Heartland of Central Luzon”

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All eyes are on Bataan, currently tagged as the “Industrial Heartland of Central Luzon”. The designation is well-earned as this once laidback province is now a bustling industry and investment hub where a slew of industrial estates and multi-national companies thrive.

The Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge is only a 15-minute drive from Empresa Mariveles.

With several engines of growth across the Bataan Peninsula—the Hermosa Ecozone Industrial Park; the Bataan Technology Park and Subic Bay Freeport Zone; the Mt. Samat Flagship Tourism Enterprise Zone; the Limay Industrial Estate and Government Arsenal; and the Freeport Area of Bataan—it is only logical that homebuyers and property investors are earnestly eyeing Bataan as an ideal place to settle down.

Indeed, the past years have seen Bataan steadily transform into a flourishing economic zone, opening doors for job and business opportunities and affording its longtime residents and migrant workers the chance to prosper and grow. These comprise the market of potential homebuyers that leading residential property developer Empresa Homes, known for building its projects in progressive towns and cities in the Philippines, is primed to serve.

In fact, Empresa Homes Mariveles, located at Barangay Lucanin in Mariveles, Bataan, is just the residential enclave they need to set down roots, raise a family, and move towards a foreseeably bright future.

Empresa Homes Mariveles, located at Barangay Lucanin in Mariveles, Bataan, is just the residential enclave homeowners need to set down roots.

Families with school-age kids will be gratified to know that Empresa Mariveles is located close to schools such as Batangas II and Lucanin Elementary School, Mariveles National High School, PUP Bataan, Balanga State University, and Limay Polytechnic College. Retail establishments like Puregold Cabcaben, VistaMall Bataan, Batangas Market, Cabcaben Market, and Mariveles Market are also a short commute away.

Empresa Mariveles homeowners are likewise perfectly positioned to benefit from infrastructure projects that are underway. One is the longest and largest span in the region—the Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge, a 15-minute drive from Empresa Mariveles. Cross the Manila Bay from Mariveles to Cavite in just 30-minutes. Imagine road trips to the metropolis and back made easier and shorter, offering more livelihood and business opportunities to the community’s entrepreneurs.

Commuters and motorists will likewise appreciate Empresa Mariveles’ proximity to major roads and highways like the Roman Superhighway and the Dinalupihan Exit of SCTEX (Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway).

As in the developer’s other residential projects in the country, Empresa Mariveles features leisure and security amenities, like a basketball court, a park, and a kiddie playground—plus guarded entrances and exits and a perimeter fence.

Interested property buyers and investors in Bataan can check out Empresa home models via virtual tours in the BRIA website.

The Mariveles development offers the contemporary Elena unit, a rowhouse with 22 sq. m. floor area and 36 sq. m. lot area, which has living and dining areas, a toilet and bath, and provisions for bedroom and service area. It will also soon offer Elena xE, an enhanced version with painted fence and gate, complete toilet and bath fixtures, common area floor tiles and bathroom floor and wall tiles.

“Rest assured, Empresa Homes remains committed to building safe and secure modern communities in towns and cities where we see great potential for our future residents,” Neil Almonte, Empresa Homes North/Central Luzon and Rizal Division Head affirms. “With the province of Bataan staying on track as one of Central Luzon’s more progressive provinces, we are set to welcome new homeowners in our Bataan properties.”

Interested property buyers and investors in Bataan can check out Empresa home models via virtual tours in the BRIA website (www.bria.com.ph), inquire via the official BRIA Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/BriaHomesIncOfficial/), or reserve a BRIA home online through https://www.bria.com.ph/online-reservation/.

BRIA Homes is a subsidiary of GOLDEN MV Holdings, Inc., one of the top real estate companies in the country. Acclaimed for its massive footprint of over 50 developments in major Philippine cities and municipalities, BRIA Homes is committed to bring quality and best-value residential communities closer to everyday Filipino families. Through a diverse portfolio of properties such as house-and-lots and condominiums, BRIA Homes promises to provide the right property option for every Filipino’s needs.

To know more, visit their website at www.bria.com.ph, like and follow “Bria Homes, Inc.” on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Spotify, Viber Community, Telegram Channel, Kakao Talk, LINE and WhatsApp, or call 0939-887-9637.