Petron co-presents Manila International Auto Show 2023

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Industry leader PETRON Corporation is co-presenting one of the most highly-anticipated events for car enthusiasts, the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), happening from April 13 to 16, 2023, at the World Trade Center Metro Manila. There will be some 200 cars, trucks, and motorcycles on display, and the organizers expect 120,000 visitors over the four-day auto show.

As co-presentor, Petron will have a booth in the World Trade Center lobby to welcome visitors. Here, motoring enthusiasts will have the chance to channel their karting/racing dreams by posing for photos in the racing go-kart display, or at the finishing podium with a checkered flag backdrop. This emphasizes Petron’s extensive support for Philippine motorsports.

In the main hall, the Petron lounge will showcase the full range of Petron fuels, and visitors can avail of special offers on Petron lubricants. You can also get a personalized Petron Value Card for only PHP100. Coffee is available courtesy of the Petron Treats convenience store, while prizes can be won by playing fun games.

Petron Blaze 100 Euro 6, recognized as the best gasoline in the country, is bannering the MIAS-Petron Custom and Classic Car Competition, one of the highlights of the 4-day event. In this people’s choice knockout competition with different categories, car enthusiasts and the general public will decide which cars they like best in a tournament bracket format.

Petron Blaze 100 Euro 6 is the Philippines’ first 100-octane and Euro 6-level premium plus gasoline, exceeding European fuel quality standards for Euro 6 technology vehicles. It is proven to offer the following performance benefits: improved fuel efficiency; powerful engine performance and acceleration; guaranteed cleaner engine on just one full tank; improved combustion with its unique fuel and additive formulation; and reduced maintenance costs due to prolonged catalyst life for after-treatment emission system. Petron Blaze 100 Euro 6 benefits all vehicle types, from well-loved classic vintage cars to the latest ultra-performance muscle cars.

Not to be left behind, Petron Turbo Diesel is another showcase fuel, perfect for the supercharged turbo-intercooler diesel engines powering the increasingly popular SUVs, MPVs, vans, and pickups. With a number of new brands launching new models for Filipino motorists, Petron Turbo Diesel is the recommended fuel for the new diesel-powered vehicles debuting in the MIAS Mobility Marathon.

Petron Turbo Diesel is a technologically advanced fuel, enhanced with C-booster and combustion enhancer to provide smooth and premium performance. With its advanced additive system, it offers improved fuel economy; better engine torque for superior acceleration; efficient and complete combustion to give maximum and smooth power; excellent detergency that keeps the engine and fuel injector clean; reduced smoke and exhaust emissions; and improved cold start performance.

Having served the fuel needs of the country for almost 90 years, Petron has a deep understanding of the unique driving conditions on Philippine roads, with Petron fuels and lubricants designed to meet the motoring needs of Filipino car enthusiasts.

HONOR starts opening experience stores nationwide, unveils limited-edition HONOR X9a 5G Midnight Black

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Check out the first-ever HONOR Experience Store at SM Fairview Cyberzone and get the chance to avail the limited-edition of HONOR X9a 5G Midnight Black.

HONOR GTM Manager Steven Yan, Vice President Stephen Cheng, HONOR Star Sanya Lopez, Brand Marketing Manager Joepy Libo-on, and PR Manager Pao Oga

HONOR Philippines, the leading global provider of smart devices, celebrates the opening of the first-ever HONOR Experience Store at SM Fairview, 3/F Cyberzone.

“In just four months this year, HONOR has introduced four new HONOR X series devices that truly uplifted the lifestyle of our consumers. Aside from that, we’ve expanded our brand presence and partnerships with our dealers, establishing more than 500 kiosks across the country,” said Stephen Cheng, HONOR Philippines Vice President.

Experience HONOR nationwide

In addition to HONOR’s early feat, the leading technology brand, has officially announced the start of the opening of experience stores in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao targeting at least 100 experience stores to unveil until the end of the year.

“We truly felt the support of our HONOR fans that’s why, starting today, April 15, we will commence at opening HONOR Experience Stores nationwide to provide best service to our consumers,” added by Mr. Cheng.

Here is the upcoming schedule of HONOR Experience Store Openings :

Undeniably stunning in Midnight Black

Due to popular demand, the limited-edition HONOR X9a 5G Midnight Black is finally here! This crowd-favorite sports a 120Hz Premium OLED Curved Display bringing users a large screen with an impressive screen-to-body ratio. HONOR X9a 5G has an impressive 64 MP Super Triple Camera and a 2-Day Battery Life.

To get first dibs on this viral smartphone, visit the HONOR Experience Store in SM Fairview or any HONOR kiosk and partner dealer store near you to reserve. HONOR X9a 5G Midnight Black will officially be available on April 20 including your favorite online stores Shopee (https://bit.ly/3oh9VGt), Lazada (https://bit.ly/3L0VuyT), and TikTok Shop (https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS8WXk7ow/), priced at P16,990.

HONOR has also announced its Summer Video Contest where fans can win an HONOR Smartphone! Interested participants can just capture their best summer trip and post a video on their social media accounts with the hashtags #HONORPH, #GoBeyond, and #HONORPHSummer2023.

For full mechanics and more announcements, you may visit HONOR’s website www.hihonor.com or social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorphilippines/) and TikTok: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines).

 

Your best summer unfolds with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4, new limited edition colors available for pre-order starting April 14

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Just in time for the season, Samsung is bringing a stylish new update to everyone’s favorite foldable, the Galaxy Z Flip4, with its new limited edition colors, making it the perfect companion for all your summer adventures.

Exclusive to the 256GB variant, the Galaxy Z Flip4 will be offered in two new bespoke colorways. The sophisticated Indigo Black dons green and blue glass panels with a black metal frame, while the equally chic White Gold features yellow and white glass panels with a gold frame.

With new colors added to the mix, trend-savvy fashionistas have more stylish options to choose from, aside from the previously available Bora Purple, Graphite, Pink Gold, Blue. The selection of colors perfectly accentuates the Galaxy Z Flip4’s refined overall design with its slimmer hinge, straightened edges, contrasting hazed back glass, and glossy metal frames.

While you're at it, make sure to utilize the Galaxy Z’s hand-free selfie or “Flex Cam” feature to easily share your summer outfits and adventures for memories that will last a lifetime. Capture summer nights in vivid detail with the Galaxy Z Flip4’s Nightography features on the rear and wide camera or through video with enhanced OIS and VDIS for better stabilization and with its Super Night solution to minimize noise.

However you choose to spend your summer, the Galaxy Z Flip4 is one trendy addition to your barkada to take on any adventure. Whether you're spending your days lounging on the beach or embarking on thrilling escapades, the Galaxy Z Flip4 has got you covered. Its new design features a splash-resistant coating, so you can relax without worrying about water damage during beach trips. But that's not all—the Galaxy Z Flip4 is incredibly durable. It's the only flip phone on the market with an IPX8 rating, and it's made with exclusive Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus®+ and an Armor Aluminum hinge frame – Samsung’s toughest aluminum frame. This phone is built to last, and you can trust that it will withstand even the most rugged outdoor excursions. And with Samsung Care+, you can spend your summer exploring and remain worry-free!

But summer style doesn’t mean compromising on performance. The Galaxy Z Flip4 plays hard but works hard too with its 4nm Snapdragon processor, which helps it run seamlessly through your different tasks. With the Galaxy Z Flip4, you can keep up with anything you need to do while on the go no matter how your summer unfolds.

The new Galaxy Z Flip4 256GB in Indigo Black and White Gold will be available for pre-order at PHP 62,990, starting April 14 until April 30, 2023. Get these stylish flip phones during the pre-order period to enjoy freebies of up to PHP 23,500. This includes a FREE Galaxy Buds2 Pro worth PHP 12,990, along with a 1-year Samsung Care+ coverage, and a clear cover. Pre-order will be offered via samsung.com, Samsung Experience Stores and other authorized stores nationwide. Claiming will be on May 12, 2023 onwards.

For more information, visit https://www.samsung.com/ph/.

Mercato Centrale‘s Chill And Grill is back to Paseo De Roxas with Tastemakers #TaraMercatoTayo

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Summer has finally arrived and Mercato Centrale is back for another month at Paseo De Roxas with the 2nd leg of Tastemakers.

The partnership between Mercato Centrale, Make-It-Makati and Imaginarium Creatives promises to bring Tastemakers up a level.

The Tastemakers event will be serving and showing its unique lineup of food merchants along Paseo De Roxas St. by the Ayala Triangle Gardens, respectively, closing the street to traffic on April 15-16, 2023 from 5:30PM to 12AM free admission. A short drive of Ayala Avenue, and Makati Avenue is where to find the venue.

Come and see food market giants cater to all your food cravings, best enjoyed with an ice-cold beer from Heineken while you gaze your eyes upon the vintage car selections from Vintage Cars Philippines.

El Chupacabra Salmon HQ

The Makati Street Meet will be held every month, Saturday to Sunday of every 1st Payday weekend. A few of their vendor partners to look out for, ranging from frozen cheesecakes, gourmet ulam, artisan coffee and sandwiches, cajun prawns and takoyaki are: Crave It, Tuna Town, Takoichi, Prawnstar PH, Karabella, El Chupacabra, Salmon HQ etc.

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ABOUT MERCATO CENTRALE

Mercato Centrale is a destination lifestyle food market that delivers a wide variety of great and unique tasting food, organic, pastry, and beverage products that are one-of-a-kind.

It was inspired by the vibrant food markets of Mercato Centrale in Italy, Boroughs market in London as well as the hawker-type market in the bustling night markets of Hong Kong, Singapore, and Thailand.

They incubated many great food concepts that have successfully 'graduated' from the market and have grown and became successful themselves, including Manang's Chicken, Mamalou's, Shawarma Bros, Brasas, Bawai's, Merry Moo, Sunrise Buckets, Tokyo Tempura and many more.

It was also the only food market in the Philippines mentioned in the World Atlas of Street Food published in 2017.

All of the vendors in their markets undergo a rigorous vetting process by participating in a 'Taste Test' regularly.

Moreover, Mercato Centrale together with the industry's top players has already developed a Restaurant Business Network— a network of strategic partners (mentorship, product development, food and equipment suppliers, HR, business permits, micro-financing and financial literacy, accounting and taxation, payment gateways, brand management, digital marketing, packaging and design, food safety and hygiene) that help food startup businesses become sustainable, successful and scalable.

Website: https://favorites.mercatocentrale.ph/

Spotify launches 2023 RADAR Philippines, amplifying Filipino artists and breaking down borders

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Spotify strengthens its ongoing commitment to Filipino music with the unveiling of the 2023 RADAR artists slate for the Philippines. The global audio platform’s line-up of artists includes fresh P-Pop groups Alamat, VXON, and G22, Hip-Hop trio PLAYERTWO and female artist DENȲ, R&B talent Illest Morena, breakthrough solo acts Paul Pablo, Kenaniah, and Paolo Sandejas, and RADAR returnees mrld, BINI, and KAIA. RADAR, Spotify’s global program that supports emerging artists by helping them reach new audiences, is now in its third year.

“The growth of RADAR is a testament to a global appetite for local music. From soloists to groups, P-Pop to Hip-Hop, each of these artists across genres have displayed such talent; where they have seen new fans beyond the Philippines! This is just the beginning, and we’re so excited to introduce all of them to a broader fan base through RADAR Philippines 2023,” said Kossy Ng, Head of Music Spotify Asia.

Witnessing the growth of local music, Alamat, an up-and-coming P-Pop group, expressed their pride, “This reflects the talent of Filipino artists, who continuously explore new sounds and styles. It is rewarding to be part of a cultural movement that is gaining traction not just in the Philippines, but also among international audiences.”

Spotify driving discovery of emerging Pinoy artists and local genres

Spotify shines a spotlight on local creators through its platform and programs, noting the increasing popularity of diverse music across the country. PLAYERTWO, a Hip-Hop group hailing from Davao, shared, “We incorporate our roots and background in our music through the themes and visuals of our projects, an example would be a snippet of Bisaya in the intro of our song ‘THAT'S MY BABY’.”

To empower artists at every stage of their careers, Spotify provides tools such as Spotify for Artists, where creators gain insight into their own music and fan base. “Spotify continues to be instrumental to our growth in many ways. From boosting awareness in different countries to empowering us to know our listeners better, we can connect with our listeners in a deeper way” continues PLAYERTWO.

Borderless access for Filipino artists

Pinoy artists are breaking through beyond the Philippine borders with the help of Spotify’s year-long playlisting, marketing initiatives, and borderless reach. In the past year, the RADAR Philippines recorded streams from 43 countries, promoting discovery of featured artists to listeners across the world.

Returning RADAR artist, mrld, saw a 160% increase in listeners in the past year, reaching international shores including U.S.A., India, and Malaysia. The singer-songwriter even broke through the top charts in Indonesia. “Spotify RADAR helps so many artists, including myself, to be heard by a lot of people. Through Spotify, my fans can connect with me and music in just a click.”

“I am grateful that we are part of RADAR, knowing that Spotify is one of the biggest audio streaming platforms. We look forward to releasing more songs, and hope that our supporters will keep on loving it and play it on repeat.” adds Alamat

Available both on Free and Premium, get to know these emerging Filipino artists through exclusive interviews and never-berfore-seen content on RADAR Philippines. From energetic hits like Boomerang, to groovy synth pop like Bahala Na, Spotify’s RADAR Philippines is this year’s mixtape on repeat!