Here’s why the Infinix HOT 20 Series and its dazzling 120Hz display make it the best value-for-money smartphones

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Looking to give your mobile gaming experience an upgrade and have the best specs without breaking the bank? Infinix, one of the hottest smartphone brands in the Philippines right now, has just the thing for that.

Get a competitive edge with Infinix’ all-new HOT 20 Series, which offer superior gaming performance that both seasoned and casual gamers will enjoy—all because each phone doesn’t cost any higher than P10,000. Beyond gaming, you can also enjoy entertainment and content on the go with strong connectivity, making the HOT 20 a solid deal for anyone looking for a top-tier budget smartphone.

The very best gamers deserve top-tier performance with the HOT 20S

Becoming a top gamer takes a lot of work, and you want a device that can keep up and take your skills to the next level — and the best part is you don’t have to spend more than P9,000 to own the competition.

For those who style themselves as top game assassins, this is what the Infinix HOT 20S offers. Never miss a single detail in the fast-paced action with its crystal-clear 120Hz HyperVision Gaming Pro Display. It teams up with the phone's Helio G96 Gaming Processor and 13GB RAM for a one-two combo that gives #MoreSmoothGameplay to handle the best mobile games. To top it all off, its Bionic cooling system keeps your device cool and steady while you play for as long as you want.

The HOT 20S is available in Sonic Black, Tempo Blue, Fantasy Purple, and Light-Rider White for an SRP of P8,499, but early birds can still get it exclusively on the Lazada launch sale for only P7,849 along with a free chest bag. After that, it will be available in a special Flash Sale on Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop for P7,999.

Lightning-quick connectivity with the HOT 20 5G

You might want to get a taste of the hyper-fast internet connectivity of 5G technology, which is spreading wide in the Philippines. 5G is the best way to play online games, as you don’t experience bad ping that can cost you the match. The competitively priced Infinix HOT 20 5G, at under P10,000, is one of the most affordable 5G phones in the market.

The HOT 20 5G does its thing with a Dimensity 810 Blazing-Fast 5G processor that teams up with 4GB RAM and 128GB ROM. All of that makes sure you get to play as many games as you want without performance issues.

Get the HOT 20 5G in any of these three dazzling colorways: Space Blue, Blaster Green, and Racing Black. It’s now available for an SRP of P9,499, but you can get it with a free power bank while stocks last exclusively on the Lazada special launch sale for only P8,849 from November 28 to 30, then for only P8,999 during the Flash Sale on Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop.

Stay cool and powerful in HOT 20

If you still want to ball out and play hard, but are on the tightest budget, the well-rounded HOT 20 offers you competitive power and a wide range of features at under P8,000.

The HOT 20 is a Cool Play Master that runs on a MediaTek Helio G85 outfitted with an Octa-Core processor–comprised of two powerful 2.0GHz Arm Cortex-A37 CPUs and six 1.8GHz Cortex-A55 CPUs–rounded out by 6GB of RAM that allows games o perform smoothly. The 90Hz Punch-Hole Gaming Display gives you solid screen quality to view the latest games and media, and you also get a 5000mAh Super Power Monster battery that has 18W Fast Charge Support, allowing you to use the phone for long periods of time without needing a recharge.

Get in on the HOT 20 Series with the HOT 20, available in Sonic Black, Tempo Blue, Fantasy Purple, and Legend White for an SRP of P7,499. You can also get dibs for only P6,849 during the exclusive Lazada launch sale and get a free Free Fire phone case along with it. It will then be available for P6,999 during the limited-time Flash Sale on Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop.

Level up and become a top gaming assassin while staying completely within budget with any of the smartphones of Infinix’s HOT 20 Series, now available online and at Infinix kiosks nationwide. To learn more, visit Infinix’s official website.

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About Infinix:

Infinix Mobility is a rapidly emerging technology brand that designs, manufactures and markets an expanding portfolio of smart devices worldwide under the Infinix brand, which was founded in 2013.

Targeting today’s youth with first in class technology, Infinix creates trendy, powerful and attainably priced smart devices that bring the latest technology on the market to users around the world at a time when they need it at a price that they want it.

For more information, please visit: http://www.infinixmobility.com/

Philippines’ Mark Ghosn is Global Finalist at World Monologue Games

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The Philippines’ Mark Ghosn has battled his way to the Global Finals of World Monologue Games, the largest acting showcase in the world which features performers from over 100 countries.

Ghosn placed 2nd during the regionals of the Sprint Category.

“Competing on the world stage is a dream come true and it was exciting to share my talent and represent The Philippines,” says Ghosn who performed a Filipino monologue written by noted playwright and author Rody Vera.

Industry professionals from around the world, including renowned actors, film directors and heads of international acting schools, weighed in to select which performers went through.

Event founder Pete Malicki is thrilled to see World Monologue Games getting bigger and better each year. “What I love most about the Games is seeing amazing performers from all around the world come together in a single event,” he says.

This year’s worldwide competition started in July and ended in November. Contestants went through different elimination stages and were asked to perform several times for each level of the competition. “It was very challenging, I had to think of different ways to deliver the same monologue without losing the things that the judges liked from the previous performance,” Ghosn says. “I also wanted to show my range while still making sensible acting choices.”

Ghosn previously gained popularity for creating the award-winning show Ampalaya Monologues in 2015 and has since built a name in his niche through various projects including a recent collaboration with GMA News and Public Affairs, among others.

He said that his 7-year experience as a monologist and spoken word artist prepared him for the competition. “I’ve been doing theatre since 2005, but the experience of performing solo is what helped me hone the required skill set for this.”

His future plans include producing more shows and relaunching his theatre group. “I hope that this opens more doors for me to continue my passion and work with the community to bring these artforms to new heights,” Ghosn says.

At present, Mark Ghosn is busy touring the country as he brings his show to different parts of the Philippines.

He also hosts a digital talk show with Oomph, Viva’s Podcast Network.

You can also read his critically acclaimed best-seller book ‘Ampalaya Monologues’, available on the Summit Books Shop.

Solane offers safe and quality Solane Sakto LPG for budget-conscious consumers

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Solane unveiled its Solane Sakto tank holding 1.4kg of LPG during the Saktong Salu-salo event

Solane Marketing Manager Kathy Mendez Cabisada and Solane Product Manager Gilbert Roque join Suzi and Chef Marky in exploring the new Solane Sakto LPG.

Solane has been a trusted companion of Filipino households when it comes to cooking for over 50 years, may it be simple #LutongSolane meals at home or grand and festive celebrations and get-togethers. This Christmas, Solane wants to make sure that more Filipinos enjoy their meals and celebrations without breaking the bank, even if they want to enjoy festive meals outside the house.

Solane is unveiling Solane Sakto, its mini-LPG tank holding 1.4 kilograms of kitchen fuel, perfect for budget-conscious households, students, small families, and small businesses. For the more adventurous types, Solane Sakto is also a great addition to cooking equipment to bring – no more canned food for camping!

It’s the same safe, sustainable, and quality kitchen fuel Filipinos have known, but in a sakto size!

“We have long cultivated Filipinos’ passion for cooking and celebration by providing safe and quality kitchen fuel over the decades through Solane LPG,” said Jose Antonio Gonzalez, CEO of Isla LPG, the company behind Solane. “Through the ‘tingi’ version of our trusted Solane LPG, we want more Filipinos to have access to affordable and quality kitchen fuel without compromising safety.”

To show how Solane Sakto is the perfect companion for celebrating food outside the house, Solane hosted the ‘Saktong Salu-salo with Solane’ event. Guests were treated to mouthwatering dishes while enjoying an energetic chitchat with cooking enthusiast and proud long-time Solane user Suzi Entrata-Abrera.

Chef Mark Joseph Bartolome, known as Chef Marky on Tiktok, demonstrated how to cook simple yet filling chicken fajitas, showing how the Solane Sakto is easy to install on existing LPG or canister-fed cooking stoves.

Chef Marky unveils the content of the mystery box he received from Solane

Guests also sampled best-selling dishes from some of the trendiest small businesses in the metro: Kahatea, Airballs 320, and Hungry Homies.

Local food businesses had the chance to showcase their most raved dishes.

Guests took turns guessing the weight of Solane Sakto’s LPG content.

Swak Benefits in a Sakto Size

Solane Sakto’s saktong laki and saktong gaan makes it perfect for limited spaces and kitchens, such as condominium units, student dormitories and compact apartments.

Designed with a collar handle for better grip, Solane Sakto is also portable enough to take anywhere, and can be used outdoors, perfect for out-of-town vacations, picnics, and camping.

Priced at PHP 150 per refill, Solane Sakto is affordable and is a safer alternative than charcoal fuel wood and other dangerous fuel sources such as LPG-refilled butane canisters. It is the only small LPG SKU that is safe and compliant with the Department of Energy for indoor use.

One Solane Sakto tank can last up to a week of cooking for the typical family of five. During unforeseen situations or emergencies, it can be used as a backup LPG tank, lasting up to 3-4 days for heavy cooking.

Like Solane 11 kilogram AS and POL tanks, authentic Solane Sakto cylinders also carry the important markings that certify their registration, the specific standards used, the date the cylinder was tested, as well as the tare weight in kilograms which is around 4.1 kg. Genuine Solane Sakto LPG tanks also come with a white biodegradable seal.

To order Verified Solane LPG, customers may call the Solane Hatid Bahay Hotline +63 2 8887 5555 (Metro Manila) or place their orders through the Solane mobile app or through the Web Ordering Platform. For inquiries, they may also text or call +63 918 8875555 or +63 917 8977555 or send a message to Solane’s Facebook Messenger account.

Bayview Park Hotel welcomes you home for Christmas

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With the yuletide festivities coming in full swing, Bayview Park Hotel stirred up cheers with a Coachella Christmas gathering.

It was an affair filled with fun and laughter.

Just like Christmas morning, guests were treated to a sumptuous feast with singing, dancing, and a whole lot of merry-making.

Bayview Park Hotel Lobby

The hotel lobby sparkled with nothing but colorful trimmings. Keeping up with the season’s traditions, the Christmas Tree Lighting was meant to mark the beginning of unending holiday celebrations. Clad in red, silver, and gold, it was lit up by Metro Manila’s officials, Mayor Honey Lacuna and Vice Mayor Yul Servo together with Bayview Park Hotel General Manager, Eugene Yap.

Offering its signature brand of hospitality for over 75 years, Bayview Park Hotel continues to be among the preferred accommodation options of those who frequently visit the district.

 (L-R) Eugene Yap, General Manager Bayview Park Hotel Manila, Hon. Maria Sheilah "Honey" Honrado Lacuna, Mayor City of Manila, Hon John Marvin "Yul" Servo, Vice Mayor City of Manila, Mr. Charlie Dungo, Director DTCAM City of Manila.

(L-R) Eugene Yap, General Manager Bayview Park Hotel Manila, Hon. Maria Sheilah "Honey" Honrado Lacuna, Mayor City of Manila, Hon John Marvin "Yul" Servo, Vice Mayor City of Manila, Mr. Charlie Dungo, Director DTCAM City of Manila.

(L-R) Jasmin Zapanta, Corporate Sales Manager, Mr. Charlie Dungo, Director DTCAM City of Manila, Eugene Yap, General Manager Bayview Park Hotel Manila, Hon. Maria Sheilah "Honey" Honrado Lacuna, Mayor City of Manila, Hon John Marvin "Yul" Servo, Vice Mayor City of Manila, Maria Veronica Galang, Travel Sales Manager, Lou-anne Aguilar Asst. Manager Banquets, Teresa Concepcion, Asst. Manager for Credit and Collection, Angeline Lopez, Front Office Manager, Kristine Santos, Asst. Manager Corporate.

(L-R) Maria Veronica Galang, Eugene Yap, General Manager Bayview Park Hotel Manila Sales Manager, Mr. Levi C. Facundo, Director-Bureau of Permits, City Of Manila, Ms. Sharlene Z. Batin, Regional Director, Department Of Tourism, Mr. Charlie Dungo, Director DTCAM City of Manila, Jasmin Zapanta, Corporate Sales Manager.

With everyone looking forward to Christmas and the coming New Year, your home by the bay is also brimming with glee to delight and serve you with its full slate of exciting offerings and events.

Start by enjoying a relaxing getaway and avail the Bayview Park Hotel’s Christmas vouchers. For only P3,200.00 /net, you can spend a night in the Superior Room inclusive of breakfast for two. You can also avail of the Power Meal or Bento Meal food vouchers for only PhP 1,000.00 / net good for two persons.

For a sumptuous dining experience, indulge in the Festivity Dinner and treat yourself to Bayview’s baby back ribs and unlimited cocktails. Enjoy this for a discounted rate of PhP 999.00 until December 15. Regular rate of PhP 1,299.00 applies from December 16 onwards.

As a gift to their valued guests, you and your family can also take advantage of the Festivity Package. Just book from December 1 - 15, 2022 and stay in the Superior and Deluxe Rooms at Php 4,999.00 and Php 5,999.00 respectively – Php 1,000.00 off from its original rate.

At Bayview Park Hotel, it will definitely be a holiday to remember.

For more information, visit bayviewparkhotel.com or check their social media pages @bayviewparkhotel. You may also reach them at (02) 8526 1-555 or book directly via bookings@bayviewparkhotel.

Joshua Garcia celebrates Christmas Magic as the new face of GCash for the holidays

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There are still several days until Christmas, yet the season is already very much alive everywhere in the country. While the last few years may have been a little less jolly, GCash, the country’s leading e-wallet app, is bringing back the magic to the holidays with a little help from Philippine entertainment’s new leading man.

Joshua Garcia has been heating up televisions across the country with his starring role as Brian Robles in “Mars Ravelo’s Darna” and an upcoming landmark deal for Dreamscape production’s “Unbreak My Heart”.  Adding to his already impressive list of milestones is his new role as the face of GCash to celebrate a Merry G Christmas and uphold what truly warms his heart – traditions with his family and friends.

“The family tradition I look forward to every Christmas is our family reunion wherein my family spends Christmas together,” he said. “We take advantage of the time we can have our bonding during this season when we are not too busy with work with some games and a simple feast for the whole family.”

Christmas Magic Lives On

Just like many Filipinos, Christmas for Joshua becomes truly magical when spent with the right people.

“My most magical Christmas experience was when I was living in the province and I went caroling in our neighborhood with my friends. Afterwards, we attended the Simbang Gabi with our family. I’m really glad that I got to experience Christmas that way,” he said. 

Of course, part of any Christmas celebration is hunting for the perfect gifts for your loved ones. But despite his high-profile stature, Joshua stays humble and opts for meaningful gifts and thoughtful spending.

“To find the most meaningful Christmas gifts for my loved ones, I always think about what they really need at that time so the gifts are useful and that, through those gifts, they will also remember me somehow,” Joshua said. “I don’t really give very expensive gifts. As long as they make them happy, then I am, too.”

Gift-giving, the Joshua way

With the long list of celebrations lined up for Joshua this Christmas, looking for these useful items will be a big task. His secret? He does his shopping with GCash.

According to the actor: “One of my favorite GCash services is GLife because there are lots of merchants to choose from. It is a one-stop shop for a quick purchase of my favorite products and services. It is very timely since Christmas season is almost here, I can definitely use it for my Christmas shopping to buy gifts for my loved ones.”

 

Thanks to GCash, Christmas shopping can be a magical experience in itself, especially when you get cashbacks and discounts from the GCash Online Bazaar from Nov. 28 to January 5, 2023. You can conveniently pay through your GCash wallet, pay later through GCredit, or pay in installment with GGives.

Though many Filipinos will celebrate with their families this year, there are still some who wouldn’t be able to enjoy family reunions like Joshua and might spend time apart during the holidays. Despite the distance, GCash makes sure that everyone can send Christmas cheer wherever your loved ones may be.

You can send pamasko to anyone anywhere through Send Money for other GCash users, Bank Transfer or GCash Padala for non-GCash users, or Send with a Clip to attach a special message to your Aguinaldo. If actual presents are your thing, you can also shop online with GLife and pay for your gifts on GCash.

And because GCash wants everyone’s Christmas to be truly magical, every gift given through GCash becomes a gift for yourself, too.

For every PHP 100 spent using GCash services or when using GLoan, GGives, and GCredit, users can earn parols and enter the Merry GCash raffle. Raffle draws will be done on December 5 and December 19 where GCash will be giving away five iPhone 14 phones, five Macbook Air M1 laptops and five Sony PS5 Playstations. Sixty-five lucky winners will also take home P10,000 worth of e-fuel cards from Petron, P10,000 worth of Mercury Drugstore gift certificates, P20,000 worth of IKEA gift cards and P30,000 worth of SM Appliances gift cards.

With so many ways to hunt and shop for gifts, Joshua leaves his fans with just one piece of advice: “To be honest, I think for me what’s more important is that every time I give my loved ones gifts, they are pleased with what they received, whether they may be simple or otherwise.”

 Whether you opt for grand gifts or small tokens, make every spend count when you use your GCash for every transaction. No GCash yet? Download the GCash App on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Huawei App Gallery! Register and get verified today, and discover how you can have a Merry GCash celebration!