Fra Lippo Lippi adds 2nd date to 2023 Philippine concert

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Philippine-based promoter DMC Philippines has recently announced that Fra Lippo Lippi will be staging another show on June 17, 2023, at the Santa Rosa Sports Complex in Laguna.

The Norwegian pop act, headed by lead vocalist and keyboardist Per Sorensen, returns with a two-part concert that celebrates their legacy as one of the most iconic hitmakers of the new wave era.

Fra Lippo Lippi made a name in the ‘80s for producing classic tunes such as "Everytime I See You," "Beauty and Madness," "Stitches and Burns," "Light and Shade," "The Distance Between Us," "Angel," and more.

After bassist and founding co-member Rune Kristoffer decided to call it quits, Per Sorensen kept the band’s music alive through live concert tours all around the world, with the Philippines as one of its regular stops.

In 2002, Per Sorensen and his band released "Later," a chart-topping smash in Asia and the rest of Europe. He even managed to collaborate with Filipino R&B star Kyla on "Wish We Were Two," which garnered heavy airplay on various top 40 stations in Manila and major cities across the Philippines.

This year, he is set to headline the concert as the prominent personality behind Fra Lippo Lippi, performing some of the band’s greatest hits, as well as some rarities.

This event is supported by Steve Hovington of B-Movie, who will be performing with Fra Lippo Lippi’s Per Sorensen at both venues: The Theatre at Solaire on June 16, 2023, Friday, and the Santa Rosa Sports Complex on June 17, 2023, Saturday. The event is presented by New DMC Entertainment Production Management, Maui & Sons, and The Rail.

 

2GO Travel to bring 100 content creators to Western Visayas

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Iloilo City, April 2023 - 2GO Travel advocates for local tourism through its unique content creator program. The 2GOKada Creators Cruise will gather over 100 content creators, dubbed the 2GOKada, for three days of workshops, activities and a concert onboard MV 2GO Masagana from May 20 to 23, 2023.

The 2GOKada Creators Cruise is a campaign that champions tourism via sea travel in partnership with Department of Tourism (DOT) to encourage young travelers to explore the wonders of the Philippines and invite their followers to discover the country themselves. This cruise-like experience will be making its way to Iloilo and Bacolod for a stopover tour, showcasing a few of the major tourist spots in Western Visayas as part of the activity highlights.

Apart from DOT, 2GO Travel also partners with Careless Music, an independent record label that manages up and coming artists from around the country, to perform and TikTok Philippines, short-form mobile video social media platform, to sponsor a workshop during the 2GOKada Creators Cruise.

"We see it fitting that we have our press briefing in Iloilo. The 2GOKada Creator Cruise will be docking in both Iloilo and Bacolod and I am excited what these talented creators will be sharing on their platform. We hope this campaign encourages young people to explore the Philippines first, to visit Western Visayas and experience traveling with 2GO,” said Blessie Cruz, Group Head/AVP for Marketing of 2GO Group, Inc.

To encourage more travels within the Philippines, 2GO Travel is having a P99 Sea Sale, inclusive of 50 kilo baggage allowance on April 27 to May 2 for travels between June 1 to July 18, 2023. Destinations are from Manila to Bacolod, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Coron, Dipolog, Dumaguete, Iloilo, Puerto Princesa, Ozamiz, Tagbilaran and Zamboanga. VISMIN interports are also available from Cebu to Cagayan de Oro, Butuan and Ozamiz.

Making travels more accessible with 2GO Travel, the Batangas-Iloilo-Bacolod route for South Luzon passengers recently opened. Travelers may now book their trips from Batangas to Iloilo and Bacolod skipping the 2-hour travel to Manila making a more convenient and accessible route for South Luzon travelers.

Passengers can easily book their trips online through the 2GO App or through the website at travel.2go.com.ph. They may also book their tickets at 2GO retail outlets, SM Business Centers, any of the 2,000 authorized agents nationwide, or call (02) 8528-7000.

  

Achieve stylish lifestyle with HONOR sleek and stunning Midnight Black smartphones

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If you’re looking for your next gadget, consider these HONOR smartphones in sexy black finish

Not really into the colorful trend of smartphones nowadays? Here’s a guide of HONOR gadgets in sleek Midnight Black that will surely catch your interest. Best thing about this, HONOR is now more accessible with the recent opening of its experience stores in SM City Fairview and SM City Consolacion Cebu.

“With our top-of-the-line design and technology, we are providing quality service to our HONOR fans and tech enthusiasts across the country. Watch out as well for our back-to-back store openings nationwide,” said Stephen Cheng, HONOR Philippines Vice President.

HONOR X9a 5G Midnight Black

By far the thinnest and lightest smartphone to feature a battery larger than 5000mAh, the limited-edition HONOR X9a 5G Midnight Black has a 120Hz Premium OLED Curved Display and an outstanding 64MP Triple Main Camera.

HONOR 70 5G

Industry’s first 54MP IMX800 Super Sensing Main Camera, HONOR 70 5G brings users incredible enhancements in smartphone photography. It sports HONOR’s revolutionary Solo Cut Mode, an innovation enabling users to simultaneously produce a group video and a portrait vlog that spotlights a specific person.

HONOR X7a

HONOR X7a strikes the right balance between mobility and battery life, packing in a super powerful battery that could last for 3 days, a TÜV Rheinland certified eye-protection FullView Screen, and a quad camera module within its 8.27mm slim body.

HONOR X8a

This DSLR smartphone captures meaningful moments with its 100MP Main Rear Camera, supported by both a 5MP Wide & Depth Camera and a Macro Camera. With HONOR X8a, users can capture high-definition images in vivid details and clarity. It also features a 16MP Front Camera, perfect for your captivating selfies.

Run, don’t walk to an HONOR experience store or partner dealer stores near you to get these or online at Lazada (https://bit.ly/3ZsS0Jx), Shopee (https://bit.ly/3J1Zv5n) and TikTok Shop (https://bit.ly/3IMaizo).

Select HONOR devices are also available via Globe Postpaid Plans. You can get HONOR X6 when you avail GPlan 799 with one-time cash out of Php 1,200 while GPlan 1999 lets you get HONOR 70 5G with 0 cash out and a FREE HONOR Band 6 worth Php 1,990.

For 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). To check out HONOR’s complete list of retail stores, go to https://www.hihonor.com/ph/retailers/.

Mang Inasal’s bilao of Ihaw-Sarap favorites now in buddy size

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Mang Inasal, the country’s grill expert, has launched the new Buddy Fiesta, the small version of the best-selling Family Fiesta group meal that features a bilao of chicken and pork inasal favorites with a platter of Java Rice.

“The Mang Inasal Buddy Fiesta is in response to the clamor from our customers who are looking for a bundle for a smaller group,” said Mang Inasal Business Unit head Mike V. Castro. "This is the perfect treat for a group of two to three persons who love to enjoy their Ihaw-Sarap favorites together whether at home, in the office, or anywhere they'd love to eat it."

Starting at a takeout price of ₱399, the Buddy Fiesta comes in four different bundles to suit everyone’s preferences. It has All-Chicken Bundle (3 pieces of Chicken Inasal Paa), All-Pork Bundle (4 sticks of Pork BBQ and 1 order of Grilled Liempo), Chicken and Pork BBQ Bundle (2 pieces Chicken Inasal Paa and 2 sticks of Pork BBQ), and Chicken and Liempo Bundle (2 pieces of Chicken Inasal Paa and 1 order Grilled Liempo). All Buddy Fiesta bundles come with a small platter of Java Rice.

Enjoy the Mang Inasal Buddy Fiesta now through dine-in or takeout at Mang Inasal stores nationwide. It can also be ordered via delivery through the Mang Inasal Delivery App, https://manginasaldelivery.com.ph/ or through other food delivery apps like GrabFood and FoodPanda.

Want more Mang Inasal exclusives NOW? Visit www.manginasal.com for the latest updates and follow Mang Inasal on social media!

AXA Philippines bags two Gold seals in Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Brands of 2023

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Leading insurance provider AXA Philippines has been named one of the country’s most Trusted Brands by global magazine Reader’s Digest, signifying consumers’ continued trust in the AXA brand.

Reader's Digest Trusted Brands has been hailed as the preeminent measure of brand trustworthiness both locally and internationally for the past 25 years, rewarding companies that have gained the most customer trust via their products and services. The Trusted Brands survey for 2023 reveals customers’ true, unbiased opinions on each brand and awards those they truly trust.

AXA Philippines received Gold in the category of Most Trusted Health Insurance for 2023. For two decades, the company has provided dedicated quality health insurance services for many Filipinos, becoming one of the most prominent insurance brands in the Philippines. With products like Global Health Access, Health Care Access, and services like the award-winning Emma by AXA PH mobile app, AXA Philippines has made a significant impact in improving the healthcare needs of every Filipino. Health Care Access was also awarded Health Insurance Initiative of the Year at the Insurance Asia Awards in 2022.

AXA Philippines bagged Gold as well in the category of Travel Insurance, with the help of its comprehensive insurance offer, Smart Traveller. This product provides 24/7 emergency travel assistance alongside top-tier medical coverage and compensation for travel-related inconveniences. Smart Traveller’s Classic and Elite variants are also Schengen-accredited, which is helpful for visa requirements.

“At AXA, our customers are at the core of everything we do, and we aspire to be their partner for their financial goals and protection needs. We highly value the trust they have in us, and these awards inspire us to continue building products and services that protect what matters most to Filipinos,” said Bernardo Serrano Lopez, AXA Philippines President and Chief Executive Officer.

AXA remains committed to go above and beyond and continues to bring insurance to new heights of innovation, while maintaining the gold standard of trust with consumers. AXA Philippines is a joint venture between the AXA Group, headquartered in France, GT Capital Holdings, Inc., a leading listed conglomerate in the Philippines, and Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company (Metrobank), one of the country’s largest financial institutions. 

For more information, visit www.axa.com.ph.