Renaissance XX: Two Decades of Driven Art Direction at SM Megamall Art Center, June 3-28

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RENAISSANCE XX, a month-long celebration at the Art Center, SM Megamall 4/L Bldg. A with a collective presentation of the recent works of artists who have previously exhibited in the gallery, either in solo or group shows.

Way back in 2003, a new gallery introduced itself to the Philippine art scene. Christened with the engaging and appropriate name Renaissance – the French word meaning rebirth – the gallery was the brainchild of Manuel and Agnes Romero.

Instantly evoking the names of Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, Renaissance art was a period in European civilization distinguished by Classical learning and wisdom.

Inspired by the original Renaissance, the Romero couple envisioned the revival of the classical version of Philippine modernism in the visual arts, now to be spearheaded by a young emerging generation of Filipino modernist and contemporary artists.

For the next two decades, this avowed mission has been consistently fulfilled, as testified and exemplified by the young artists nurtured by the Renaissance Art Gallery who have all since made their mark in the Philippine art scene.

In celebration of this exemplary achievement, the Renaissance Art Gallery is launching RENAISSANCE XX, a month-long celebration at the Art Center, SM Megamall 4/L Bldg. A with a collective presentation of the recent works of artists who have previously exhibited in the gallery, either in solo or group shows.

Participating artists are: Hermes Alegre, Melbourne Aquino, Max Balatbat, Naomi Banal, Bien Benitez, Gil Bien, Benji Bisaya, Remy Boquiren, Arley Carig, Addie Cukingnan, Egai Fernandez, Sonny Fernando, Irish Galon, Richard “Goma” Gomez, Allain Hablo, Helena, Rick Hernandez, Juan Sajid Imao, Malcolm Infante, Josef Laureano, Alice Atienza-Lee, Marlon Magbanua, Sio Montera, Jayson Pettz Muring, Jonathan Olazo, Sam Penaso, Jay Ragma, Cid Reyes, Genesis Rovero, Aner Sebastian, Resty Tica, Jun Tiongco, Valen Valero, Lydia Velasco, Melissa Villaseñor, Meneline Wong, Janice Young, and Orley Ypon.

The working committee behind RENAISSANCE XX is composed of Curator and Founders Manuel and Agnes Romero, Gallery Manager Margaux Oracion, art critic Cid Reyes, publicist Toots Tolentino, and photographer Jojo Colina.

RENAISSANCE XX will be on view until June 28.

OPPO 6.6 Mega Sale with great deals, freebies and more

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Leading global smart device brand OPPO is getting ready to brighten up rainy days with storewide discounts, vouchers, special freebies, and bundle deals in this OPPO 6.6 Mega Sale.

Get cozy and comfy binging on your favorite TV series or listening to music, and upgrade your experience with a new OPPO smartphone.

From June 6-8, get up to 59% discount when you purchase OPPO’s smartphones, namely the A16 4GB, A17k, A17, A55, A76, A95, A78, Reno6 Z, Reno6 5G, and Reno8 T in OPPO’s official Shopee and Lazada stores.

Apart from the big discounts, you can get 10% cashback on Lazada with a cap of PHP 1000.

You can also be one of the 6 lucky winners in the 100% Cashback Raffle when you purchase any OPPO smartphone on June 6 via Shopee or Lazada.

Enjoy a shower of freebies and gifts exclusively available on June 6!

Be one of the buyers to get special gifts and freebies with any purchase of the following phones on June 6.

The OPPO A16k will come with a Bluetooth speaker, perfect in setting up the mood in having your well deserved me time. A free memory card will be given to those who purchase the OPPO A16 4GB and OPPO A55, allowing for more storage space for your photos and important files.

Have friends over and take the perfect groufie photos with a free remote-controlled selfie stick when you purchase the OPPO A76.

Reno8 T Series shoppers will get a free Neon Island desk pad while Reno 6 Series buyers will receive a Bluetooth speaker and a remote-controlled selfie stick to enjoy.

And if you weren’t able to get your hands on OPPO’s newest foldable smartphone, now is your chance to get it along with free gifts! The first 12 buyers of the OPPO Find Flip N2 on June 6 will get a free OPPO Enco Air3 and OPPO Watch Free!

Save more with OPPO’s Rainy Bundles

Make the most out of your budget with the stylish OPPO A series bundles available from June 6-8.

Get the OPPO Band together with either the A16k for Php 6,099, the A16 4GB for Php 7,599, or the A55 for Php 8,599.

If you’re a music lover, you can avail the Enco Buds2 bundled with the A16k for Php 6,299, with the A16 4GB for Php 7,799 , and with the A55 for Php 8,799.

Get more discounts with overflowing voucher choices

Shoppers can also get Php 100 Livestream vouchers for a minimum spend of Php 4,999. You can also enjoy free shipping vouchers of Php 50 off for Shopee and Lazada when you spend a minimum of Php 500.

Lazada shoppers can also get the Lazada Bonus that entitles them to 10% off capped at Php 1,000. Aside from this, you can also use LazPayLater and get 0% interest installment for up to 45 days on any purchase at the OPPO official store.

Purchase from Shopee and you will get a 15% off Shopee Mall voucher capped at Php 1,000. If you use SPayLater, you can get 0% interest installment for up to 3 months for smartphones like the A16 4GB, A17k, A17, A55, A57 4GB, A76, A95, A78, Reno6 Z, and Reno8 T.

Before saving up for the rainy days, be sure to catch all the best deals and bundles from OPPO at the 6.6 Mega Sale!

Visit OPPO’s official store in Shopee and Lazada to start browsing. For more information on any of the OPPO devices, visit https://www.oppo.com/ph/ or check out OPPO Philippines’ official social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.

Jamie Miller shares “Maybe Next Time”

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International pop music sensation Jamie Miller has released his highly anticipated single “Maybe Next Time” via BMG. The soaring single details the aftermath of a major disappointment and the heartache that comes with it. Prior to release, the song garnered over 31K pre-saves and 15M views on TikTok.

“This song marks a new chapter in my life, one where I’ve learned to trust myself and the journey I’m on. The lyrics delve into the heartache we’ve all felt in one way or another – the longing for a love that’s just out of reach,” shares Jamie. “I hope to share with my fans the belief that there’s always a chance for redemption and growth. Here’s to hoping that next time is the time we all find what we’re searching for.”

Alongside the track, Jamie shares the music video directed by Nayip Ramos (Camila Cabello, Charli D’Amelio, Post Malone). The video follows Jamie as he searches for a love lost. Check it out HERE.

Check out “Maybe Next Time”

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Jamie Miller came from humble beginnings in working-class Wales and rose to prominence as a singer-songwriter in 2017. He has since achieved meteoric success with over 1 billion global streams and widespread acclaim from People, Billboard, The Huffington Post, and artists such as Kelly Clarkson, P!nk, Sam Smith, Jennifer Hudson, BLACKPINK, and many others.

To date, the Los Angeles-based artist has released one EP, Broken Memories (2022), and a handful of singles. In 2021, his single “Here’s Your Perfect,” pushed him even further into the limelight earning over 300M streams and charting at number 100 on the Spotify Top 200 and number two on Spotify’s Global Viral Chart. Additionally, the hit single spent 13 weeks on the Billboard Global 200 EX Chart (#106) and spent two months in the Global Top 100 on YouTube Music (#37).

There is much more to come from Jamie Miller in the coming months!

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NCT DoJaeJung Holds Fancon in Manila

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NCTzens/Czennies and all the K-Pop fans in the Philippines, get ready for NCT DJJ!

In an announcement made by Ovation Productions on May 13, NCT DoJaeJung is set to visit the Philippines on June 24, 2023, at SM Mall of Asia Arena for their "NCT DoJaeJung’s Scented Symphony: Perfume Fancon in Manila.

NCT DoJaeJung is composed of Doyoung, Jaehyun, and Jungwoo. This K-Pop boy group is the sub-unit of SM Entertainment’s NCT, which means Neo-Culture Technology. They are undoubtedly one of the biggest K-pop idol groups in South Korea. They have more than a dozen members promoting in various groups such as NCT U, NCT 127, NCT Dream, WayV, and the most recent group, NCT DoJaeJung.

"Perfume" is the debut extended play or mini album; it was released on April 17, 2023, alongside its lead single of the same name. It is also described as an R&B electro-funk track. The album sold over 670,000 copies in its first week, this is the first-place record for the first week of K-pop unit sales, as per the Hanteo Chart, and even topped the iTunes Top Album Charts in 18 regions. During their promotions, they won first place in diverse popular music shows and got a lot of love from fans. Now it has more than 800,000 copies sold on the Circle Chart and consistently maintains their popularity.

Ticketing time for NCT DJJ is scheduled at 12:00 noon PHT on June 4 (Sunday) via SM Tickets to let fans prepare and get their desired seats for the fancon. This special event is made possible by Ovation Productions and presented by Viu Philippines and is not part of any world or Asia tour.

For more details and updates about the fancon, please check the official website and Facebook page of Ovation Productions at https://ovationproductionsmanila.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/ovationproductions/.

Xiaomi Moves Up on Boston Consulting’s 50 Most Innovative Companies List

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Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has ranked Xiaomi 29th on its “50 Most Innovative Companies of 2023” list, two places higher than last year.

The designation is a recognition that Xiaomi makes innovation a priority, commits investment and talent to it, and works to transform investment into results. In this year's first quarter, Xiaomi's research and development (R&D) expenses increased by 17.7% compared to the year before, reaching RMB 4.1 billion. As of March 2023, the number of R&D personnel reached approximately 16,500, which was more than 50% of Xiaomi's employees. The same month, Xiaomi's R&D efforts have yielded the company more than 32,000 patents worldwide. Total R&D investment for 2023 is expected to exceed RMB20 billion.

The company has embraced technological transformation, including Artificial Intelligence (AI). It officially established an AI Lab Foundation Model team in April and has more than 1,200 AI-related employees. The company will continue to expand AI-related user scenarios, maximize technological advances, and explore opportunities with potential partners.

BCG’s Most Innovative Companies ranking is based on a survey of more than 1,000 global innovation executives who were polled in December 2022 and January 2023. The survey assesses a company’s performance in four categories: global mindshare, industry peer view, industry disruption, and value creation.

BCG has published its annual innovation report since 2003. Other companies on the 2023 list include Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, Siemens, Pfizer, SpaceX, Nike, IBM, among others.

Xiaomi identifies 2023 as the crucial year for accelerating Xiaomi's growth. The company will remain resolute in advancing its new business strategy with a focus on high-quality development anchored on its relentless pursuit of technological advancement and its mission to let everyone enjoy a better life through innovative technology.