Power up working, learning and playing with the new Nokia T10 and T21 tablets that are built to last

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Work and school hustles and bustles can be a challenge as the majority of Filipinos return to physical interactions and activities in the post-pandemic era. Free time spent with the family should also be often spent, to maintain life balance. HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, expands its tablet portfolio in the Philippines with new reliable, family-friendly tablets that are built to last and that fans can keep for longer. Maximize working, playing and learning with Nokia T10 and T21.

Engineered to last longer through a combination of signature durability, frequent security updates and guaranteed Android software upgrades, with Android 12 right out of the box, Nokia T10 delivers winning longevity in a compact design, making it the ideal choice for families, whether at home or on the move.  

Designed with a tough aluminum body that features a 60 percent recycled plastic cover for the antenna for optimal connectivity, Nokia T21 puts durability first without compromising on style. It comes with leading software and security promises and loaded with fan-requested features – HD video streaming, voice calling, and SMS & IMS.

Sancho Chak, General Manager, Pan Asia, HMD Global:

“We bring to our Filipino fans this holiday season the gift of longevity and durability. The compact and versatile Nokia T10, and sustainable and functional Nokia T21 are tablets that can help them adapt to this generation’s ever-evolving lifestyle and needs. Making sure that whether you need to focus on your job and school-work or relax with your loved ones at home, there is a Nokia tablet that you can rely on for longer.”

Choose the power of portability with Nokia T10

●    Love it: Wallet-friendly price point, travel-friendly form factor and family-friendly features

●    Trust it: Shop and bank online with peace of mind thanks to three-years of monthly security updates, twice as many as the competition

●    Keep it: Built to last longer thanks to signature build quality ensured by industry-leading durability tests

The new Nokia T10 features a bright 8” HD display and stereo speakers with OZO playback, making for clear sound and a detailed picture no matter where it is used. Whether that’s taking video calls from home or streaming favourite TV shows together on the move, Nokia T10 is a great portable companion. 

It comes with a second screen feature to make Nokia T10 an expansion of the users’ PC display, providing a convenient way to maximize productivity when an important task needs finishing. It comes with Google Entertainment Space – a one-stop home for content where subscription services are consolidated. There is no more hopping between apps to find something to stream, read or play with Nokia T10 so users can do more of what they love.

Nokia T10 stays up to date and secure for longer thanks to three versions of Android and three years of monthly security updates. Face unlock also adds a layer of personalized security to Nokia T10, making personal data accessible with just a glance. Mask Mode means users can also unlock Nokia T10 while wearing a face covering.

Its solid, durable unibody polymer design made with a nano-textured finish helps hide the appearance of scratches, so the tablet looks new for longer. Hand it down to younger family members when it’s time for a new device and it will still look fresh. A smooth, matt ceramic pearl coating shifts in colour depending on lighting conditions, making for a premium look at an affordable price point.

Go for the tough and built to last champion: The Nokia T21

●       Love it: Family-friendly, built to last longer with a tough aluminum body that features a 60 percent recycled plastic cover for the antenna

●       Trust it: Protection for the entire family through industry-leading promises with three years of monthly security updates

●       Keep it: Two years of software upgrades with the latest software innovations, and two-year warranty² is there for added peace of mind

Designed with a tough aluminum body and 60 percent recycled plastic and two years of Android upgrades will ensure Nokia T21 lasts and feels new on the inside and out, for years to come. In case the unexpected happens, Nokia T21 has two years of warranty, making it a big value package.

Its battery has enough power to see users through up to 15 hours of web browsing, bingeing a whole TV series and up to a whopping 7 hours of conference calls. Years later, it will still feel fresh as the battery remains healthy 60 percent longer than average. Eventually, when Nokia T21 does need plugging in, 18W fast charging will ensure fans are quickly back in action.

 

The Nokia T21’s new and improved 2K display ensures crisp and detailed viewing. For creative minds and artistic bunch, sketching out ideas, jotting down notes or drawing one’s next masterpiece with an active pen has never been this effortless. Enjoy much-loved shows with HD streaming across Netflix and immerse in a deeper, stronger and louder sound that adapts to the surroundings with OZO Playback Audio.

Thanks to HD video and voice calling, friends and family can enjoy the user’s presence in full glory, and work calls will always look and sound professional. Plus, switching between the office and home is as convenient as ever thanks to the portable size. And voice calling means users can stay connected even when their phone is not nearby. For peace of mind when shopping online or when browsing the web, Nokia T21 also comes with three years of monthly security updates, twice as many as the competition.

Both tablets are ideal for the whole family as these feature Google Kids Space that offers endless content to educate and nurture young minds. Plus, Google Entertainment Space is a one-stop shop which consolidates must-see shows and movies from multiple streaming platforms in one place – no more hopping between apps when winding down before bed.

Pricing and availability

●       The Nokia T10 (WiFi / LTE with Voice calling) is now available in Ocean Blue colour variant and 4/64GB configuration at Php 9,690

●       Arriving soon, the Nokia T21 (WiFi/ LTE) in 4/128GB configuration and in Charcoal Gray colour variant is available for Php 14,490

Fans can purchase these new tablets in all Nokia mobile physical stores and kiosks nationwide and online at Shopee, Lazada, Mxmemoexpress.com, Zalora and all authorised resellers.

The Nokia T10 and T21 are participating devices in the Nokia mobile Christmas Raffle Promo. Visit the raffle link https://www.nokia.com/phones/en_ph/christmas-raffle for more information. Terms and Conditions apply.

 

Building brand love in the Next Normal: How Mang Inasal redefines moment marketing for and with the customers

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In an ever-changing digital landscape, brands have to get with the times in order to stay relevant and connected to their consumers. Sounds challenging, but it can definitely be done!

Enter the concept of Moment Marketing. For brands like Mang Inasal, Moment Marketing is taking advantage of the “here” and the “now” to bring brands to the forefront of consumer conversations, especially through something as fast-paced as social media.

 

“Social media opened a huge door for brands like Mang Inasal to connect real-time with customers,” said Mang Inasal’s Head of Digital and PR, RJ Jabeguero-Rodillo. “These platforms serve as avenues where we get to discover what makes our customers happy, ‘kilig’ and excited. These overflowing emotions signal to us what we can ‘trendjack’ and enable us to bring the brand within those conversations. Relationship-building with customers is now made faster all thanks to social media.”

 

Mang Inasal and the value of real-time social listening

 

In 2022, Mang Inasal has redesigned a digital marketing strategy that puts its customers at the heart of the entire ecosystem. It developed a powerful, real-time social listening muscle that has allowed it to ride on trends that are most relevant to its customers.

Mang Inasal’s “16 Cup Challenge” was recently honored in the Marketing Excellence Awards-Philippines with a Silver Award under the Excellence in Viral Marketing category.

 

In this year alone, Mang Inasal was able to create buzz on social media with several marketing initiatives, such as the "16 Cups Challenge" that happened after SB19 member Stell’s mention of his own Mang Inasal record. It became a three-day trending topic on Twitter, evolving later into a nationwide challenge. This challenge was recently honored in the Marketing Excellence Awards-Philippines with a Silver Award under the Excellence in Viral Marketing category. 

 

Mang Inasal’s most recent concert sponsorship with K-Pop performance powerhouse, SEVENTEEN, shows exactly how well-positioned Mang Inasal is when it comes to its consumers’ interests.

 

"SEVENTEEN’s fans, the Carats, have been tweeting Mang Inasal to support their idols. And as a special Christmas gift to them, we've granted their wish as we were among the sponsors of the SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [BE THE SUN] – BULACAN," Rodillo said.

From being a trending topic, Mang Inasal granted the wish of the SEVENTEEN’s fans, the Carats, and became among the sponsors of the SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [BE THE SUN] – BULACAN. 

 

 

Meaningful connections through its digital presence

 

Mang Inasal’s digital presence has truly evolved past the traditional brand monologues and digital posters. Through its community-powered strategy, Mang Inasal has significantly surpassed engagement targets by 240% and improved positive sentiments across channels, due in part to its more authentic brand tone, raw user-generated content, and community-centric messaging.

 

“For Mang Inasal, Moment Marketing is important because we want to be with our customers wherever they are and that includes the trends that matter to them,” said Rodillo. “It excites us knowing that we are part of the conversation of our consumers because it’s a validation that we remain relevant to them.”

 

From being mere observers of social media to being an online friend listening to its customers’ voices, Mang Inasal’s brand has transformed into an entity that ‘phygitally’ [physically-digitally] takes care of the communities it serves - both within its physical stores and digitally across social media platforms.

 

“Mang Inasal is continuously learning today in terms of Moment Marketing and we can’t wait what 2023 has for us,” Rodillo concluded. “But so far, our strategy is working for us because it allows the brand to sincerely connect with the consumers who talk about us, and create moments that will make them remember us more meaningfully.”

 

PLDT Enterprise and PH Digicon 2022 - Bigger, Bolder, and Boundless

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The country’s largest fully integrated telco services provider PLDT, through its business arm PLDT Enterprise, concludes the highly anticipated Philippine Digital Convention 2022 (PH Digicon) with invaluable insights from industry experts and an inspiring live interview with NBA Hall of Famer, philanthropist, and businessman Earvin “Magic” Johnson who epitomized this year’s theme of being ‘Boundless.’

From left: Oscar Visaya, Palo Alto Networks PH Country Manager; Marlon Zhang, FiberHome Account Director; Zaza Soriano-Nicart, Managing Director, Cisco Philippines; Jojo G. Gendrano, PLDT & Smart SVP and Head of Enterprise and International Business Groups; Al S. Panlilio, PLDT Group President and CEO; Noel C. Lorenzana, PLDT & Smart Chief Commercial and Information Officer; Victor S. Genuino, ePLDT President and CEO; Carlos Reyes, Head of Nokia Philippines; and Ferdie Saputil, Google Cloud Sales Lead

SVP & Head of PLDT Enterprise & International Business Groups at PLDT & Smart, Jojo G. Gendrano, took the audience to a journey into the metaverse

SVP & Head of Enterprise & International Business Groups at PLDT & Smart, Jojo G. Gendrano, opened the two-day event with a powerful statement, “There is no way back to the old world, a revolution had started,” before showing the audience the endless possibilities of virtual spaces. “Whatever part we play in the Metaverse, it requires the collaboration and co-innovation of the ecosystem to make it a success.” 

PLDT Group’s Cathy Y. Yang chatted with #PHDigicon2022 headline speaker,Earvin “Magic” Johnson who defined himself as ‘boundless’

Gendrano’s immersive presentation was followed by a profound talk by PLDT & Smart President & CEO, Al S. Panlilio, as he called on infinite leadership, challenging to lead ‘with an understanding of the long haul and the need to proactively shift gears.’

He put PLDT as an example, from a traditional telco that offered landlines to now being the Philippines’ largest fully integrated telco company. “As an enabler of digital transformation, I am proud to say that the PLDT Group has always been at the forefront of change,” he says. “We have been enabling enterprises in their transformation goals through innovative solutions and world-class infrastructure.”

PH Digicon further tackled the definition of being ‘Boundless’ with this year’s headline speaker, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, a successful basketball legend turned businessman and philanthropist. He talked about his amazing career which included being part of the 1992 “Dream Team” that won the Olympic gold medal, his philanthropic work through the Magic Johnson Foundation, and being a successful businessman and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises.

From bringing businesses into Urban America, creating jobs and giving opportunities to minorities, and working with women-owned firms, Johnson continues to build his empire while staying rooted in his core values of hard work, discipline, and faith.  “My life is boundless,” he says. “When I think of my journey, that’s the word I would use. I did everything that was not supposed to be done. When I think about boundless, I think that’s Magic Johnson!”

From all these talks of transformative technologies, infinite leadership, and the metaverse, to Magic Johnson making history in the world of business, the future of post-pandemic entrepreneurship is truly Boundless.

For more information, visit https://pldtenterprise.com/. 

 

6 Nostalgic Lines from movies on Disney+ that Make Sense as an Adult

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Rewatch your favorite movies all over again on Disney+ when you #PayWithGCash

We all had our favorite movies when we were kids, along with scenes and characters we will never forget. But sometimes, even stories meant for kids hide a few lines that may not have made sense before but hit harder as an adult.

Rewatching all your favorite movies from your childhood on Disney+ is now made convenient and easy when you #PayWithGCash. From iconic Walt Disney Animation Studio movies like Beauty and the Beast or Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story to the original Star Wars trilogy, you can enjoy these favorites on Disney+ without having to use a credit card or a mobile plan.

If you’re in the mood to walk down memory lane while picking up some pearls of wisdom, here are some lines from movies on Disney+ that really make sense after hearing them again:

●       “Oh yes, the past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it, or learn from it.” - Rafiki, The Lion King (1994)

The Lion King (1994) had a lot of lessons on growing up and acceptance, especially the concept of ‘Hakuna Matata’ or as translated from Swahili, “there are no problems.” But perhaps, this is one of the greatest pieces of advice from Rafiki and applies to many challenges in life you might have had.

From getting over a heartbreak to unresolved arguments with loved ones, it’s up to you to avoid and forget these memories or to examine what you can learn from them and move on.

●       “Well there’s the usual things: flowers, chocolates… promises you don’t intend to keep.” - Cogsworth, Beauty and the Beast (1991)

Cogsworth had a funny reply to the Beast asking him what he could do for Belle, but in hindsight, this is an interesting take on romance and relationships in general. As you grow old, you might have realized that people might make promises they don’t intend to keep because they want to impress or woo others.

This line is both a warning for you to be wary about grand statements people make but also a reminder for you to only make promises you know you can fulfill.

●       “You never forget kids like Emily or Andy, but they forget you.” - Jessie, Toy Story 2 (1999)

Have you ever thought about how much you might have impacted someone’s life? When Jessie mulled about how her owner Emily eventually forgot her, it feels just the same with people you lost contact with over the years.

You might have met a teacher or a random stranger who left a big impression on you only for them to fade away, but there are people too, who you’ve greatly touched that you might not even remember. It’s times like these when it’s important to hold onto our memories rather than dwell on the person we’ve lost.

●       “Do or do not. There is no try.” - Yoda, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

You may have written it off as a funny figure of speech after hearing Yoda say this for the first time but Yoda is wise in his own ways. Success and failure are realities of the world, and all you can do is your best to have more successes than failures.

“Trying” implies that you doubt you can do something and that you aren’t wholly committed to it. Here Yoda reminds us that there will be failures in life but that should not stop you from committing to your goals rather than always keeping one foot out the door.

●       “Your overconfidence is your weakness.” - Luke Skywalker, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1983)

Similar to Yoda’s famous phrase, Luke’s reply to the Emperor during the finale of Return of the Jedi, might have appeared as a simple retort but has a lot of meaning when you look back on it.

Confidence  is important to prevent doubts from clouding your ability to do things but being too confident can also lead to failure. You may miss out on details, like important instructions or extra requirements, refuse to accept further knowledge or fail to see the harm your choices are causing others.

●       “Don’t be ridiculous, Andrea. Everybody wants this.” - Miranda Priestly,  The Devil Wears Prada (2006) 

If you’ve watched The Devil Wears Prada, Miranda Priestly tells Andrea how privileged she should feel about living such a charmed life. However, living a life of luxury where everyone does whatever it takes to get ahead is not everyone’s cup of tea.

Success can have an ugly side at times, and some people will do anything to meet their goals at the expense of others. However, seeing Andrea walkaway after getting out of the car, we realize not everyone wants to have to drag others down to get what they want and you shouldn’t have to go down that path to find your fulfillment.

Hopefully, with time comes a little bit of wisdom and you can find it in the most unexpected places. With Disney+ now available in the Philippines, easily pay for your subscription with GCash and revisit all-time favorites with a different perspective.

Getting access to your favorites from the past is easy when you #PayWithGCash. Thanks to the exclusive mobile and premium subscription packages available in the Alipay+ Rewards section of the GCash app, you can subscribe to the Disney+ Mobile Plan for ₱849 annually to watch your favorite titles on the go. To bring the movie experience to your home, consider purchasing the Premium Plan for ₱2,499 annually that allows you to stream up to 4K ultra HD quality on your TV and other devices. Don’t wait too long as this exclusive gift is only available on Alipay+ Rewards until mid-December.

To avail the Disney+ special packages, tap A+ Rewards on the GCash dashboard, choose your Disney+ plan, input your phone number, and confirm and proceed to payment. To start streaming, download Disney+ on Google Playstore or Appstore, input your mobile number and input the OTP sent to your mobile number. For new users, create your profile, then select content ratings and preferred content language. If you already have a Disney+ profile, simply select your profile.

View all of your favorite movies from when you were younger on Disney+ when you subscribe with GCash, through the Alipay+ Rewards store, available on the App Store and Google Play. Download now and be #GToPlay when you #PayWithGCash!

Have your staycation celebrations and festive buffets at Eastwood Richmonde Hotel

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With a location that’s right in the center of the metro’s vibrant Eastwood City township, Eastwood Richmonde Hotel is the perfect venue for your Christmas and New Year’s celebrations. Experience convenience, excitement, and the unmistakable festive mood this season brings when you book a holiday stay or relish a sumptuous feast at the hotel. And with the hotel’s refreshed look at the lobby, sparkling Christmas ornaments, and friendly staff, your Richmonde Christmas will definitely be jolly!

Eastwood Richmonde Hotel lets you celebrate the season with a staycation on Christmas Eve at rates starting at PhP 7,500 nett and on New Year’s Eve at rates from PhP 9,600 nett.

Have a wonderful time with an array of awesome room offers for your holiday break. On December 24 & 25, 2022, rates start at PhP 7,500 nett and come with a delightful breakfast buffet for two. To include a filling Noche Buena buffet good for two at Eastwood Café+Bar, book the Christmas Eve Room Package, valid only on December 24, which starts at PhP 10,500 nett, inclusive also of a special breakfast buffet for two.

Eastwood is the place to be on December 31st and you can have a stylish welcome to 2023 with the New Year’s Eve Room Packages at rates starting at PhP 9,600 nett inclusive of brunch buffet for two, and PhP 12,600 nett for a night of revelry with two tickets to the New Year’s Eve Countdown Party and buffet brunch for two.

Delight in the refreshed interiors of the hotel’s lobby when you stay for the holidays.

After all the hustle and bustle of the season, it’s time for some rest and relaxation before buckling down to work. For your extended holiday from January 1 to 15, 2023, rates start at PhP 4,950 nett with breakfast buffet for two. All room and package rates are inclusive of taxes, Wi-Fi access, complimentary use of the pool, and parking for one vehicle (first come, first served basis).

The cozy interiors of Eastwood Café+Bar where the Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet will be served.

Indulge in fabulous banquets to celebrate the season and make your table reservation now to delight in the mouthwatering dishes specially prepared by Executive Chef Victor Barangan and his talented kitchen team. On Christmas Eve, feast your eyes, ears, and palate on the special spread highlighted by lechon roast, pork muscovado ham, beef short plate, Swedish meatballs with truffles, baked scallops, savory bonbons, and so much more, with live cello music in the background, at a rate of PhP 1,999 nett that comes with bottomless iced tea, coffee or tea, and a glass of red or white wine. The Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet is served from 6pm to 9pm on December 24th.

Bid 2022 adieu with a fun blast from the past at the Rockin’ Retro New Year’s Eve Countdown Party happening at the hotel lobby from 9pm to 12mn on December 31st. For only Php1,799 nett, revel in flowing drinks and a filling international-themed cocktail buffet featuring Chinese (sharks fin, lechon Macao, siomai, spring rolls, butchi), Japanese (tuna & salmon sashimi, oyster iburi, dragon roll), Western (beef sliders, chicken wings, sausages, chicken & waffles, shrimp cocktail), South American (birria tacos, Peruvian chicken, tostones, ceviche), Spanish (chorizo pardon, gambas, salpicao, boquerones, queso), and Korean (kalbi rice balls, tteokbokki, soy peanuts) cuisines. Sweet tooths will have their fill, too, of assorted luscious cakes. Drink all the sodas, house cocktails, and local beer as you can while you dance the night away to all-time favorite throwback music performed live by the Brown Soul Band. At the strike of 12mn, toast to the new year with a glass of sparkling wine.

Muscovado Ham at the Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet priced at PhP 1,999 nett, with bottomless iced tea and glass of wine 

Shrimp Cocktail at the International-themed Cocktail Buffet of the Rockin’ Retro Countdown Party

Drink-all-you-can cocktails and local beer at the Rockin’ Retro Countdown Party for only PhP 1,799 nett per ticket

After a night of partying, keep the merriment going with a hearty New Year’s Day Brunch Buffet, served at the Ballroom from 10am to 2pm for only Php1,550nett. Set the tone for prosperity and abundance in 2023 with a bountiful buffet loaded with turkey ham, honey bacon slab, lechon baka, sausage patties, baked oysters, salmon coulibiac, and pancakes, eggs, and taho at the live stations. Drinks include coffee, tea, hot & cold chocolate, chilled juice, iced tea, and winter coffee latte.

Kids certainly can’t be left out of the celebrations this season. All buffet offers are free for children 5 years old while children 6 to 12 years old get 50% discount on the full price.

For inquiries and bookings, call (632) 8570 7777 / (63) 917 531 6867 or email stay@eastwoodrichmonde.com. For table reservations, call (63) 917 821 0333 or send a message via Eastwood Richmonde Hotel’s official Facebook page.

Eastwood Richmonde Hotel is the second Richmonde property under the Megaworld Hotels and Resorts group of the Philippines’ premier real estate company, Megaworld Corporation. It is located within the pioneering mixed-use township of Eastwood City and caters to the hotel room and banquet venue requirements of corporate offices and residents within the vicinity and around Metro Manila. For more information on Eastwood Richmonde Hotel, log on to www.eastwoodrichmondehotel.com.ph and for the latest news on the hotel, follow @EastwoodRichmondeHotel on Facebook and Instagram.