Your Sweet City Escape Awaits At Richmonde Hotel Ortigas This Valentine's

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The season of love calls for romantic indulgences to share with your special someone. At Richmonde Hotel Ortigas, you can surprise your beloved with a relaxing staycation in the metro and an exquisite dinner for two in celebration of St. Valentine’s holiday. 

Whether you want to snuggle up and chill or add more excitement to your couple’s rendezvous, Richmonde’s month-long Toast to Love room promotion gives you a selection of packages to suit your date plans this February. Room-only deals start at PhP 3,500nett per night, inclusive of cozy room accommodations for two, 15% discount on a la carte orders from Richmonde Café and Room Service, and use of the heated indoor pool and gm.

Toast to Love Room Rates are available the whole month of February and

start at PhP 3,500 nett (room only), PhP 4,300 nett (with breakfast for two) and

PhP 6,000 nett (with breakfast for two, a bottle of wine, and a charcuterie board).

Looking forward to a hearty breakfast together? For as low as PhP 4,300nett per night, get to delight in a sumptuous breakfast buffet at Richmonde Café when you wake up. Want to make your evening extra special too? Go all out and book the Valentine room package starting at PhP 6,000nett with breakfast for two persons, plus a bottle of wine, and a special charcuterie board for your in-room dinner date. Both packages are also inclusive of 15% discount on a la carte orders, as well as access to the Health Club’s gym, heated indoor pool, sauna, and steam room.

Wine and dine your significant other on February 14^th as Richmonde Café presents the ultimate gustatory experience—a special dinner aptly called Love at First Bite. You’ll swoon and gush with delight as each dish tickles your taste buds and fills your tummies. Begin your meal with an assortment of cheeses, cured meats, crackers, and fruits brought to your table via a rolling cart and customize your own charcuterie board to complement your first glass of wine. Then, head on over to the grazing table where a variety of French and Italian-inspired canapé style appetizers and breads are spread. As a prelude to your main course, the king prawn and pumpkin bisque de viande will be served tableside. For the premium entrée, choose between the Angus flank steak, served with classic tahini, crispy onions and shimeji mushroom for a tender and buttery delight, or the black cod, cooked sous vide and served with peas, mint risotto, and black caviar. Then, end the night on a sweet note with bite-sized desserts from the grazing table.

Love at First Bite Valentine’s Day Dinner at Richmonde Café is available on February 14, 2023 from 6pm to 10pm at PhP 3,500 nett per person, inclusive of unlimited wine, cocktail drink, beer, soda, and iced tea.

Create your own charcuterie board from the rolling cart of cheeses, cured meats, crackers, and fruits.

Choose from two premium entrée options, Angus flank steak or black cod, and pair with unlimited pours of red and white wine.

This Valentine’s Day Dinner is served from 6pm to 10pm and is priced at PhP 3,500 nett, inclusive of unlimited pours of red or white wine and bottomless beer, Valentine cocktail drink, soda, or iced tea. Guests who are checked-in on February 14 may avail of the discounted dinner rate of PhP 3,200 nett per person.

For bookings and inquiries, call Richmonde Hotel Ortigas at (632) 8638 7777 or email stay@richmondeortigas.com. You may also call or message via mobile/Viber 0917 859 7914 (Room Reservations) and 0917 534 4352 (Richmonde Café).

As the initial venture of leading real estate company, Megaworld Corporation, into the hospitality business, Richmonde Hotel Ortigas is a proud local brand that opened in 1999 at the heart of the then-burgeoning Ortigas Center. It is now a member of the steadily growing stable of homegrown brands under the Megaworld Hotels and Resorts group. For more information on Richmonde Hotel Ortigas, log on to www.richmondehotelortigas.com.ph and for the latest news on the hotel, follow @RichmondeHotelOrtigas on Facebook and Instagram.

 

Give your loved ones these lovely Valentine gifts through Home Credit

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We all express and receive affection through different love languages. Some prefer words of affirmation by constantly saying mahal kita to their partners, while some go for quality time to express affection by going out of their way. This love month, Filipinos shall again celebrate the ultimate love language we all speak fluently— gift giving.

Home Credit, the lifestyle partner of every Filipino, shares fresh gift ideas for every special person in your life that certainly won’t break your heart and budget! Ranging from gadgets, mobility equipment to home necessities—all under affordable price, flexible payment terms, and low interest rates. Customers may also enjoy free last installment for consistent on-time payments on select items.

Skip the roses for now and here’s how you can bring more kilig to your loved ones this Valentine’s season!

Touch the hearts of your loved ones with SM Home

Planning for a special Valentine’s date might be extra challenging for busy moms and dads out there. But no problem! A special date could also be just lounging in a comfy sofa bed close to your better half. The SM Home Clear Sofa bed is the perfect gift for your partner and permanent home buddy, with its durable quality and comfortable sitting for a completely cozy homestay. Feel the warmth and comfort and get this sofa bed in the SM Department Store near you.

Support their lovely acts of service with Jonson

Single people on V-day can show their appreciation too! Now is the time to gift your family members who are always on the go, may it be your closest aunts and uncles, favorite cousins and even grandparents. The Jonson Lightening 48V12AH is a perfect mobile vehicle to stroll around in the neighborhood with and a sustainable choice of transportation. This e-bike can support every user’s quick tasks and interests, whether for running errands or visiting nearby homes of friends to jam with. Get your favorite person the e-bike that they deserve in the nearest Ecocare stores.

Manifest extreme thoughtfulness with Lenovo

Make your techy partners feel like a winner this V-day by giving them the perfect device to support their work or study. The Lenovo Ideapad will certainly make you feel like a pro, with its AMD Ryzen Processor that will let you conquer new levels of productivity from daylight to sundown. Grab the Lenovo Ideapad Gaming Laptop at the PC Express stores in your area.

Convey those words of affirmation through Apple

“I love you”, mahal kita, kaluguran daka, palangga ta ka, and with many more Filipino ways to say it. For people who can’t stand being apart and want to be with each other wherever they are, Apple iPhone 11 can give you that smoothest and fastest phone experience to express your love. Say those unlimited words of love and get yourselves and your partners the iPhone 11 at the nearest Aerophone stores now.

Value those cherished memories through Infinix

Valentine’s day is not just for your better halves, don’t forget about your kids! They too, while they are young, can be taught many ways on how to express their feelings. For your hardworking children, the Infinix Note 12 can be their new study buddy. One of the best features of this smartphone is its 128GB capacity so ates and kuyas can surely keep their class session videos, e-books and other school materials with peace of mind. The Infinix Note 12 is now available in Cellboy stores near you.

Spend the perfect quality time with Solace

The gift of comfort is a gift for all. Give your lolo and lola the most relaxing time with a comfortable push back recliner chair from Solace SMDS. This recliner chair is the most flexible yet comfortable necessity, ideal for outdoor picnics, and peaceful afternoons under the sunset. Make the best moments with the family and grab them their Solace Reclining Chair at the nearest SM department stores.

Show your favorite persons how you love and get them these products at an affordable price, flexible installment plans, and low interest rates by visiting and downloading the My Home Credit App. Hurry! Drop by the nearest partner merchants and retail stores in your area too to get these special offers this Valentine’s day.

Home Credit Philippines is a financing company duly licensed and supervised by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). To learn more about the latest updates from Home Credit Philippines, visit its official website www.homecredit.ph. You may also follow its official Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. Customers are encouraged to download the  on Google Play to know more about the latest promos and see what is new in the Marketplace.

PLDT and Cisco urge organizations to prioritize digital transformation

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PLDT Enterprise, the business arm of PLDT, and BOUNDLESS: Philippine Digital Convention 2022 (PH Digicon) highlighted emerging technologies and practices to help leaders and consumers adapt to the ever-changing business landscape during the panel discussion “Going Beyond the Future of Tech,” moderated by PLDT-Smart FVP and Group Head of Corporate Communications, Catherine Yap-Yang. The panel was joined by global tech leaders such as ePLDT President and CEO, Victor S. Genuino, Nokia Vice President and Head of Southeast Asia, Daniel Jaeger, and Cisco Head of AppDynamics, APJC, Simon Rizkallah.

 ePLDT President and CEO, Victor S. Genuino on adapting to the ‘new normal’ for consumers and businesses 

“With today’s ever changing business landscape, enterprises are seeing the need to adapt because consumers are changing the way they consume products and services: they want goods and services delivered in a convenient, timely, and secure manner,” explains Victor S. Genuino, ePLDT President and CEO. “Businesses are realizing that if they are to adapt to this new normal, their businesses have to transform as well.” 

Cisco, the worldwide leader in technology, and one of this year’s keystone sponsors for PH Digicon 2022, shared insights on how the company embodies what it means to be boundless–in terms of always putting customers first and helping build a resilient and flexible enterprise as companies bounce back into their new normal.    

“From Cisco’s perspective, the end user is always in mind,” says Simon Rizkallah, Head of AppDynamics, APJC, Cisco. “We also understand that digital transformation really occurs with the service provider. [And so, we congratulate] service providers like PLDT who have managed, during COVID, to live up to the level that customers were looking for and enable people to operate their businesses, for people to work from home, and for kids to continue their education through e-learning.” 

 Simon Rizkallah, Head of AppDynamics, APJC, Cisco talked about how digital transformation is a continuous evolution 

Rizkallah goes on to explain that from a digital transformation perspective, it is still occurring, that it is a continuous task and evolution. Cisco also continues to take steps into adapting to this evolution, from insight and automation to sustainability in smart infrastructure, and data security. 

“For us at Cisco, the Environmental, Social, and Governance requirement is top of mind. So, everything that’s going to come out from Cisco moving forward is going to be focused on power and how we can become greener for the environment,” Rizkallah shares. “Security is also top of mind for everyone. We’ve seen hacks across the globe and power utilities, so, [for us and service providers] how do we protect this critical infrastructure as it becomes digital?” 

PH Digicon remains to be the Philippines’ most prestigious and one of the most sought-after digital thought leadership events in APAC that brings together global thought leaders and technology experts from across all industries. 

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

POCO Unveils Milestone X-Series Additions: POCO X5 Pro 5G and POCO X5 5G

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Unlock the Secret to Win with POCO X5 Pro 5G, or enjoy the right balance of everything you need with mid-range POCO X5 5G

POCO, a popular technology brand among the young generation of tech enthusiasts, introduces two new smartphones for entertainment-loving Gen-Z users looking for a new and different phone. Celebrating five years of the POCO, the POCO X5 Pro 5G and POCO X5 5G are important milestone devices for the brand and come packed with new and exciting functions that will delight the world's techies. The POCO X5 Pro 5G's stand-out features include upgraded camera functions, faster processing speeds, and an incredible display. Meanwhile, the POCO X5 5G is an incredibly well-rounded smartphone with a superb screen, strong performance, and a long-lasting battery, which sets a new benchmark for mid-range phones.

One after the other, POCO X-series models have won over young technology fans with incredible mobile experiences. Learning deeply about our fans' preferences for each product, POCO's X5 series for 2023 is designed and engineered to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of young content consumers and content creators.

"Designed for content creators to take things to the next level, we believe the POCO X5 Pro 5G is nothing short of the best smartphone in the $300 segment," said Angus Ng, Head of Product Marketing at POCO Global. "With a superb screen and performance, the POCO X5 5G also delivers amazing value and the best possible user experience for a smartphone under $200."

POCO X5 Pro 5G: a winning combination of superb visuals and advanced camera capabilities

In a first for POCO X series smartphones, POCO X5 Pro 5G features an astonishing 6.67" Flow AMOLED screen. This flexible display technology makes the POCO X5 Pro 5G lighter, and at 7.9mm thin [1], it is the slimmest X series device ever, all the more comfortable to hold when gaming or creating content. Whether making videos, watching movies, scrolling through social media, or gaming, the flagship-level 120Hz refresh rate delivers bright, vibrant, ultra-smooth images. Photos and videos come to life with 100% DCI-P3 and 10-bit color depth, and Dolby Vision makes the viewing experience even better.

Imagined to go with you anywhere, the POCO X5 Pro 5G has 1920Hz PWM dimming to protect eyesight when reading and creating in low light if inspiration strikes late at night. Powerful and responsive POCO X5 Pro 5G's Snapdragon® 778G 5G chipset with advanced TSMC 6nm has an AnTuTu score of 545,093 [2], which is even higher than the newly released MediaTek Dimensity 1080. The Snapdragon® 778G 5G chipset offers a perfect balance of power efficiency and high performance, allowing the camera processing system even faster than the previous model. All POCO X5 Pro 5G speeds are updated to improve camera performance: for setup (41%), photography (69%), and night mode (38%) . Meanwhile, the image signal processor (ISP) achieves two gigapixels per second, and the chipset makes your camera even smarter with AI performance of up to 12 TOPS.

A flagship-level 108MP sensor unlocks professional-level photography, delivering ultra-high-resolution imagery and capturing minute detail and color, even in dark areas. POCO X5 Pro 5G also supports 4K video shooting and includes various modes that make vlog creation more accessible, splendid and easier to catch every winning moment.

POCO X5 Pro 5G supports more than 5.5 hours of 4K shooting with its 5000mAh battery, an undeniable plus for video creators who are always on the go. Now they can keep streaming or shooting all day and never worry about losing power. And with 67W turbo charging, a simple coffee break is all you need to quickly boost the battery level up to 30% charge in just 7 minutes.

POCO X5 5G: just the right mix of a fantastic experience

Resetting ideas about mid-range smartphones, POCO X5 5G has everything Gen Z users need to power through a day of work, study, or entertainment. Even if you're taking hundreds of photos, gaming for hours, or watching high-resolution videos, it will keep you covered through the day and night. Super light with a slim 6.67-inch AMOLED DotDisplay, and weighing only 189g, POCO X5 5G always feels comfortable. Gaming fans will appreciate the 120Hz refresh rate and 4,500,000:1 contrast ratio that guarantees a smooth, life-like gaming experience, and DCI-P3 wide color gamut brings images to life for a visual feast.

POCO 5X 5G is equipped with a Snapdragon® 695 chipset that delivers a smooth user experience. It packs a high level of speed and efficiency and excellent download speeds. The devices offer just the right RAM and ROM combination to keep content smooth and enjoyable, with RAM optional up to 8GB and ROM up to 256GB, respectively. As multitasking users switch from one app to another, Dynamic RAM Expansion Technology 3.0 supports more apps running in the background.

Whether switching from work tasks to gaming or watching movies to scrolling on TikTok, POCO X5 5G's long-lasting 5000mAh battery has you covered. Users can say goodbye to battery anxiety thanks to the fast-charging technology; if you are watching shows on YouTube videos, the X5 5G battery can power for a whopping 21 hours. POCO's 33W fast charger can bring an empty battery back to 100% charge in about 68 minutes, just enough for you to take a break and grab a meal before resuming your game or catching up with the latest online videos. With a fully charged battery, you can enjoy scrolling and interact on social media for 12 hours.

Product Availability

POCO X5 Pro 5G will come in three colors: Black, Blue, and Yellow. It will also be available in two variants: 6GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB.

● 6GB+128GB: Recommended retail price at PHP16,999 via official e-commerce channels.

● 8GB+256GB: Recommended retail price at PHP18,999 via official e-commerce channels.

POCO X5 Pro 5G will be available for purchase at an early bird price of PHP15,659 and PHP17,659, respectively from February 7 via leading e-commerce platforms. *

● POCO X5 5G will come in three colors: Green, Blue, and Black. It will also be available in two variants: 6GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB.

● 6GB+128GB: Recommended retail price at PHP14,999 via official e-commerce channels.

● 8GB+256GB: Recommended retail price at PHP15,999 via official e-commerce channels.

POCO X5 5G will be available for purchase at an early bird price of PHP12,499 and PHP13,499, respectively from February 7 via leading e-commerce platforms. *

The POCO X5 5G will be exclusively available via its official Shopee store and the POCO X5 5G will be exclusively available via its official Lazada store

For more information and exclusive updates, please visit and follow POCO’s Facebook page. To join the livestream, please register through POCO’s Facebook event page.

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Disclaimer

[1] Data provided by internal laboratories. Industry measurement methods may vary, and therefore actual results may differ.

[2] Data is based on internal testing of AnTuTu v9.5.3. Actual results may vary.

[3] Data is based on internal testing and compared with the last generation. Actual results may vary.

[4] Data is based on the official website of Qualcomm.

[5] Data is based on internal testing. Actual results may vary.

[6] Data is based on internal testing. Actual results may vary.

[7] Data is based on internal testing. Actual results may vary.

[8] Data is based on internal testing with a new function, which will be updated thru OTA to end-users. Actual results may vary.

[9] Data is based on internal testing. Actual results may vary.

MVP & TV Executives meet Coco Martin and Cast of “FPJ's Batang Quiapo"

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MediaQuest Chairman Manny V. Pangilinan and "Hari ng Primetime" Coco Martin, along with other cast members of FPJ's Batang Quiapo such as Cherry Pie Picache, John Estrada, Mark Lapid, McCoy de Leon, and Director Malu Sevilla, recently met in a dinner event. The event was attended by Smart President and CEO Al Panlilio, Mediaquest and Cignal TV President and CEO Jane Basas and TV5 President and CEO Guido R. Zaballero.

(From L-R:) MediaQuest Holdings and Cignal TV President and CEO Jane Basas,ABS-CBN Chief Partnership Officer Bobby Barreiro, Cherry Pie Picache, Mark Lapid, TV5 President and CEO Guido R. Zaballero, ABS-CBN COO Cory Vidanes, ABS-CBN Chairman Mark Lopez, Coco Martin, MediaQuest Chairman Manny V. Pangilinan, ABS-CBN President and CEO Carlo Katigbak and PLDT and Smart President and CEO Al Panlilio)

Additionally, executives from ABS-CBN Corp. were present, including Chairman Mark Lopez, President and CEO Carlo Katigbak, COO for Broadcast Cory Vidanes, and Chief Partnership Officer Bobby Barreiro.

The dinner was held to welcome the cast members of the highly anticipated television series "FPJ’s Batang Quiapo." The TV executives got to meet the crew up-close and personal. Coco Martin, in particular, eagerly and passionately talked about his work and vision for Batang Quiapo throughout the event. The star’s active involvement with the show’s production and deep understanding of his audience made it very clear why he has been dubbed "Hari ng Primetime."

(From L-R:) ABS-CBN Chief Partnership Officer Bobby Barreiro, ‘Batang Quiapo’ Director Malu Sevilla, MediaQuest Holdings and Cignal TV President and CEO Jane Basas, John Estrada, McCoy De Leon, ABS-CBN Chairman Mark Lopez, PLDT and Smart President and CEO Al Panlilio, Coco Martin, TV5 President and CEO Guido R. Zaballero, ABS-CBN COO Cory Vidanes, ABS-CBN President and CEO Carlo Katigbak, Cherry Pie Picache and Mark Lapid

After the successful run of FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, the Filipino audience can now look forward to another FPJ classic, "Batang Quiapo," a tale of hope, resilience, and the power of the human spirit. It's a story that reminds us that even in the darkest of places, there is always the chance for love, kindness, and bravery to shine through.

With an all-star cast, stunning cinematography, and a talented creative team, "Batang Quiapo" is a powerful series that captures the grit, humor, and heart of life in the city. Don't miss this thrilling journey of a lifetime, as "Batang Quiapo" promises to be a timeless classic, much like the legendary Fernando Poe Jr.'s other works.

FPJ’s “Batang Quiapo” premieres on Monday, February 13 on TV5.