A CHERRY for you, Dad!

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5 Exciting Extravagance for A Smart and Awesome Father

Fathers are a beacon of light whose love leads the way rather than an anchor to keep us back or a sail to get us there. He took on the role of a parent in order to provide his child with something mythological and inestimably valuable: a protector. As Father's Day approaches, the perfect time to brag and express our affection is right now. Whether you take your dad to the movies or pleasantly surprise him with one of the best Father's Day gifts ever, CHERRY has compiled the best 5 gifts, making your hunt for the ideal present a breeze:

Dad Kept Us Safe and Sound

Convenience and security are at the tip of dad’s finger. With CHERRY Smart Swivel S4 Camera 3MP full HD video quality, he can watch over your house while he’s away. Due to the security camera's broad view angle and intelligent auto-tracking (horizontal 355°, vertical 85°), he can monitor 24/7 live security camera feeds and receive alerts for any suspicious behavior. He can also communicate with your family members while observing them from a distance utilizing this two-way audio between your smartphone and camera. In relation to smartphones, the CHERRY Flare S8 Deluxe highlights a 6.26" HD+ TrueView Teardrop Display with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM. Secure and smarten up your home with CHERRY Smart Swivel S4 Camera for ₱1,649 and CHERRY Flare S8 Deluxe for ₱3,999.

Home Is Wherever You Are

Most Filipino households regularly have a TV as a source of entertainment at home. Enjoy an engaging kind of entertainment with CHERRY Aqua Smart TV. Dad can stream his favorite movies and TV series anytime he wants, so there's no need to wait for the program queue. With three sizes and an attractive price, CHERRY Aqua Smart TV is a smart choice for your home entertainment. Choose from a 55-inch model with a 4K UHD resolution and a more recent version of the Google TV operating system. You can have all these features for ₱29,999. On the other hand, a 43-inch model with Full HD resolution and 74W power output is also available and costs ₱19,999. If you want to save some space, you can purchase an Android TV OS-powered 32-inch model that has HD resolution and a 60 Hz refresh rate for ₱11,999.

I Know Dad Will Fix It

Nowadays, practically every family member makes use of gadgets and electronics. However, as we utilize our devices to brighten up our daily lives, we need a built-in safety feature to keep them safe. Help dad to keep tabs on your energy consumption with CHERRY Smart Universal Extension Cord. Appliances and devices can be configured with timers and schedules that can be used to help conserve energy. It has universal sockets that work with 16A high-power plugs and 5V USB ports. Additionally, it contains flame retardants to either slow down or stop the spread of fire. Using internet connection and the CHERRY IoT Solutions App, dad can direct the device to operate on its own even when he is at work or running errands. Moreover, he can use Siri shortcuts, Google Assistant, and Amazon Alexa providing more comfort and control. Bring home your Cherry Smart Universal Extension Cord for ₱1,619.

Little Scraps of His Wisdom

Dad believes that a healthy you is the finest present you can give to your loved ones and the rest of the world. It is vital to exercise caution both inside and outside of our home. The CHERRY Car Ionizer with Air Purifier helps clean the air in your car. It has a 4-stage filtration system with HEPA and carbon filters, 360-degree coverage for purification, and variable fan settings. It can emit 20 million negative ions. Additionally, it is portable and can be stored in a cup holder in a vehicle. Cap this for ₱2,500.

With these CHERRY gift ideas fit for the bravest man, you can brighten the memory of your Father's Day celebration. To purchase, visit:

Cherry Shop PH: www.cherryshop.com.ph

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Cosmic Technologies Incorporated is a Philippine-based company that carries the brand CHERRY which offers a comprehensive selection of products from Internet of Things (IoT), home, personal and wellness essentials, pet needs, travel necessities to mobile phones. Since 2009, CHERRY continues to build an equilibrium to create one ecosystem.

 

 

PSA: PhilSys, a Pivotal Step Towards Inclusion Through Identity

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The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has reiterated the significance of the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) in promoting inclusion through fulfilling the right to legal identity of all Filipinos.

The Universal Declaration on Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights state the right to be recognized as a person before the law. The right to legal identity, including registration at birth, is also a key component of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

The PhilSys was signed into law in 2018 to establish a foundational identification system to provide a valid proof of identity for all citizens. It also intends to simplify transactions and serve as a link in the promotion of seamless service delivery.

Through PhilSys, the PSA has registered 78.9 million Filipinos nationwide, with 65 million PhilIDs and ePhilIDs issued including 31.4 million printed PhilIDs and 33.8 million ePhilIDs.

To ensure inclusivity and to bring PhilSys registration closer to Filipinos in far-flung areas, the PSA deployed registration teams to implement mobile registration. Moreover, school-based registrations are also conducted to register school-aged children, parents and communities near schools. The PSA also launched the PhilSys Birth Registration Assistance Project (PBRAP), which aims to help the marginalized in securing their birth registration and assist them in registering to PhilSys.

“The right to identity of every Filipino is recognized and promoted by the PSA, and we continue to enjoin everyone to register to PhilSys to make a socially inclusive society a reality,” said PSA Undersecretary Claire Dennis S. Mapa, National Statistician and Civil Registrar General.

To ensure that Filipinos can immediately access the benefits of being PhilSys-registered, the PSA is working closely with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Post Office to expedite the production and delivery of PhilIDs.

Parallel to PhilID delivery efforts, the PSA continues to issue ePhilIDs, which can already be used as valid and sufficient proof of identity. PhilSys-registered individuals can visit https://appt.philsys.gov.ph to check if they may already claim their ePhilIDs.

Visit:

● Website: https://philsys.gov.ph

● Facebook page: https://facebook.com/PSAPhilSysOfficial

● Printed ePhilID appointment: https://appt.philsys.gov.ph

● PhilID/ePhilID authentication: https://verify.philsys.gov.ph

OPPO Release 2022 Sustainability Report on the World Environment Day

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OPPO releases its 2022 Sustainability Report on the World Environment Day this year. Starting in 2020, OPPO has published a Sustainability Report each year to publicly disclose its plans and practical progress towards sustainability goals. The report highlights the significant progress that OPPO has made in five key areas of sustainability, including: operation and compliance, environment protection, caring for employees, virtuous innovation and ecosystem engagement, reinforcing OPPO’s commitment to sustainability as a corporate global citizen.

Virtuous innovation: making technology accessible and beneficial to all people

As a global technology company operating in over 60 countries and regions, OPPO invests consistently in R&D. As of December 31 2022, OPPO has been granted more than 44,000 patents. In 2022, OPPO ranked among the top 6 Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) filers according to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

Aligned with its mission of “Technology for Mankind, Kindness for the World”, OPPO believes that technology should create value for all people. It commits to improving digital inclusion and ensuring no one is left behind in the era of digital transformation.

To help children use their phones in a healthier way, OPPO launched the Kids Space feature in 2022 with the ColorOS 13, which is designed to prevent excessive use of game apps by children. For the elderly users, the Simple Mode on OPPO smartphones provides them with an intuitive experience with larger icons and fonts and a simplified desktop, making smartphone operation easier.

OPPO Simple Mode

Health, which is essential to everyone, is also one of the most important fields of research at OPPO. Through technology and digital health monitoring methods, OPPO hopes to help people develop healthier lifestyles.

In 2022, OPPO launched the OHealth H1, its first health product dedicated to family health monitoring. With six types of health data monitoring functions, including measurement of blood oxygen, ECG, heart and lung auscultation, heart rate, body temperature and sleep quality tracking, it can offer comprehensive health management and remote healthcare service for the entire family.

OPPO OHealth H1 Family Health Monitor

Environment protection: Working towards a greener future

Sustainability and environment protection have been embedded in OPPO’s business strategy. In 2022, OPPO completed its first global inventory of greenhouse gas emissions. Based on this data, OPPO developed its carbon reduction roadmap, and announced the goal of achieving carbon neutrality across its operation by 2050 in February 2023. From decarbonization of manufacturing, to reducing products’ carbon footprint, OPPO is working towards a greener future through technology and innovation.

OPPO carbon reduction roadmap

In 2022, OPPO integrated the greening concept into its smartphone packaging by using nearly 100% biodegradable materials and 45% recycled fibers, starting from the European market.

E-waste recycling has long been an important part of OPPO’s product lifestyle management. In 2022, 1.08 million phones were recycled in China, amounting to a total weight of 195 tons. In the EU and other regions, OPPO is involved in the Green Dot program as well as partnering with professional recycling firms to help recycle used products.

OPPO product lifecycle management

The low-carbon development roadmap has also led to OPPO’s green operation in manufacturing facilities, offices, and data centers. Through energy saving and emission reduction initiatives, by the end of 2022, OPPO has managed to reduce 6000 tons of greenhouse gas emission from its operation each year. This is equivalent to the amount of greenhouse gas absorbed by 3,330 square kilometers of forest in a year. Moreover, starting from 2022, the OPPO OPPO AndesBrain (Binhaiwan Bay) IDC has used 100% renewable energy in its operation.

Through these tangible actions, OPPO is working with its users and the industry on the journey toward a sustainable future together.

Sustainability is a long journey that required joint efforts with ecosystem partners

Virtuous innovation and environmental protection are both important elements of OPPO’s sustainable development journey, but its efforts go far beyond that. Operating in over 60 countries and regions, OPPO is making long-term efforts on operations and compliance, on caring for its employees, and on contributing to the community as a corporate global citizen.

Achieving sustainability goals requires long term strategy and efficient management, and OPPO takes a top-down approach and sets up the Sustainability Management Committee to guide and regulate its development. However, the road to sustainability is a long one and requires joint efforts, and OPPO is committed to playing its part as it works with ecosystem partners.

In May 2022, OPPO Inspiration Challenge was launched to call for innovative solutions on accessible technology and digital health, and to empower technology professionals and entrepreneurs to bring innovative solutions to life. The program has received 536 proposals from 39 different countries and regions, with innovative solutions ranging from psychological health to hearing impairment, and machine glass for the visually impaired.

In 2023, the OPPO Inspiration Challenge continues to empower global entrepreneurs and technology professionals. Under the two categories of “Inspiration for People” and “Inspiration for the Planet”, the Challenge is calling for innovative solutions targeting digital health, accessible technology and greening technology.

OPPO Inspiration Challenge Inspiration for the planet

At OPPO, sustainability is not just a simple word for the World Environment Day, but a practice and a commitment in the long run. Through innovation and collaboration, OPPO believes that technology can create value for all people and the planet. To learn about OPPO’s journey on sustainability, please check OPPO Sustainability Report 2022.

HONOR Philippines has officially unleashed the power of HONOR Magic5 Pro, priced at Php 59.990!

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Industry-leading HONOR Magic5 Pro now available for pre-order at Php 59,990

Bringing its latest flagship to the market, HONOR Philippines has officially unleashed the power of HONOR Magic5 Pro, priced at Php 59.990!

Manila, Philippines, June 8, 2023 – Leading smart devices provider in the Philippines, HONOR, has unveiled the HONOR Magic5 Pro at Php 59,990. This newest HONOR flagship is packed with human-centric innovations boasting impressive breakthroughs in design, display, photography, and performance, beating several industry benchmarks to deliver a best-in-class user experience.

“This is the moment we’ve all been waiting for! We have finally unleashed the power of HONOR Magic5 Pro! With its groundbreaking technology, it is no surprise that our latest flagship smartphone has disrupted the industry benchmarks. Experience the Real Magic and pre-order now,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng.

The Brand-new Star Wheel Aesthetics with Gaudi Curve

Adhering to the ‘Eye of Muse’ iconic design, the HONOR Magic5 Pro evolves the concept, redesigning and introducing the Star Wheel Triple Camera system. Paying tribute to Antoni Gaudi, the HONOR Magic5 Pro features symmetry dual-curved ultra-narrow bezels on both sides and a Star Wheel Triple Camera Design sitting as the centerpiece on the back cover, blending the beautiful curves found in natural landscapes and modern architecture into the design of the cutting-edge device, demonstrating the harmonious combination of art and technology.

A Premium Display Debuts at Top of DXOMARK Rankings

Featuring a 6.81-inch LTPO Display with a unique Quad-Curved Floating Screen, the HONOR Magic5 Pro guarantees an immersive viewing experience whether users are browsing, gaming or reading. Equipped with a Novel Display Luminance Enhancement Technology, the HONOR Magic5 Series delivers peak HDR brightness of 1800 nits, ensuring clear visuals even under bright sunlight. With the Dual-Luminance Calibration for typical 120nits indoor brightness and 800nits outdoor brightness, the HONOR Magic5 Pro provides the industry-leading display color accuracy.

The HONOR Magic5 Pro also features a Discrete Display Chipset to improve the visual quality of moving images. While offering an always-on high dynamic range (HDR) effect to enhance video clarity, the chipset delivers a higher frame rate with lower power consumption for a smoother, longer gaming experience. Certified with HDR10+ and IMAX Enhanced, the HONOR Magic5 Pro enables users to enjoy videos and movies with optimized picture quality.

Relieving users’ eye strain, the HONOR Magic5 Pro boasts low blue light emission, as certified by TÜV Rheinland, and Dynamic Dimming that simulates natural light to alleviate eye fatigue. Other innovative eye comfort features include Circadian Night Display for improved sleep quality and an industry-first LTPO display with 2160Hz Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Dimming technology to minimize screen flickering, perfect for those who spend long hours in front of their smartphone.

The HONOR Magic5 Pro turned in an excellent overall display performance, reaching the 1st place of DXOMARK smartphone display ranking with a top score of 151.

An Unrivaled Camera System Crowned 1st Place in DXOMARK for Q1 2023

The HONOR Magic5 Pro has also taken the first place in DXOMARK global camera ranking with a score of 152, making it the highest camera scoring smartphone tested for the first quarter of 2023. The HONOR Magic5 Pro features a powerful Triple Main Camera combination comprising a 50MP Wide Camera, a 50MP Ultra Wide Camera, and a 50MP Telephoto Camera. With an increased sensor size for superior light sensing performance, the camera system produces photos in refined detail every time, no matter the lighting conditions. Ultra Fusion Computational Optics, a computational optical algorithm complementing the camera system, drastically improves image clarity at 3.5x-100x zoom, setting the device apart from other smartphones on the market.

Equipped with the all-new HONOR Image Engine, the HONOR Magic5 Pro debuts an all-new Millisecond Falcon Capture algorithm, enabling users to capture complex scenes with remarkable ease and clarity. Users can also shoot low-light scenes clearly with high speed thanks to Super Night Capture capabilities. In addition, the HONOR Magic5 Pro boasts AI Motion Sensing Capture, which is capable of automatically detecting the highest point of a jump and capturing the frame in ultra-high definition. To put the technology to the test, HONOR has partnered with Guinness World Records, using the HONOR Magic5 Pro automatically to capture the amazing moment of an official world record attempt for the World’s Highest Between-the-legs Slam Dunk.

Enabling budding creators to produce cinematic-level footage, the HONOR Magic5 Pro features IMAX Enhanced Movie Master, empowering users to shoot and edit stunning videos, all on their smartphone.

Enhanced Privacy and Security for All-round Protection

The HONOR Magic5 Pro features a Dual-TEE Security System co-developed with Qualcomm®, offering hardware-level protection for users’ data. Equipped with a Discrete Security Chipset, the HONOR Magic5 Pro provides maximum security for passwords and biometrics like face IDs and fingerprints.

Bringing compelling upgrades to AI Privacy Call 2.0 , HONOR’s groundbreaking solution to sound-leaking, the HONOR Magic5 Pro introduces an industry-first Sound Energy Spatial Control Technology, which generates opposite sound waves to prevent sound leakage for private phone calls. While delivering a 100% improvement in call volume for a clearer communication experience, AI Privacy Call 2.0 ensures that even if the user is in a crowded but quiet environment like an elevator, people nearby cannot clearly catch the caller’s voice.

Flagship Performance Enabled by Cutting-edge Technology

Powered by the latest Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform from Qualcomm®, the HONOR Magic5 Pro delivers an unrivaled flagship performance, enabling enhanced productivity and entertainment at all times. With the industry's first Wi-Fi and Bluetooth standalone antenna architecture, the HONOR Magic5 Pro improves Wi-Fi performance by 200% and reduces Wi-Fi latency by 30% compared to the traditional antenna design in the industry, bringing users ultimate flexibility and mobility for work and play. Supporting 66W Wired and 50W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge, the HONOR Magic5 Pro packs with a super large 5100mAh battery to deliver a full day of uninterrupted usage.

Running the latest MagicOS 7.1 based on Android 13, the HONOR Magic5 Pro offers a range of smart features, such as MagicRing for multi-device collaboration and Magic Text for intelligent text recognition, helping users to further boost their productivity.

Color, Pricing, and Availability

Designed for adventurous spirits, the HONOR Magic5 Pro is available in Midnight Black and Meadow Green, both inspired by the wonders of nature. From June 8 to 15, the HONOR Magic5 Pro will be available for pre-order for Php 59,990 with FREE HONOR Band 6 smartwatch and HONOR X3 Lite Earbuds both worth Php 6,000 at select HONOR and partner dealer stores or online via Lazada (https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.hsr3z), Shopee (https://shope.ee/1LApXmPIen), and Tiktok Shop (https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSLN2DNm1/).

Great news! You can also get HONOR Magic5 Pro via Globe Postpaid Plan 2499 with one-time cashout of Php 17,900.

You can also avail via Home Credit for as low as Php 1,718 per month without insurance, Php 2,085 with insurance, and on a 0% interest installment payment.

For more updates and announcements, you may visit HONOR’s website www.hihonor.com or social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines). To check out HONOR’s complete list of retail stores, go to https://www.hihonor.com/ph/retailers/.

The World Loves K-Romance And We Have Six New Series to Make Your Heart Beat Faster

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If you have been swept off your feet by the unconventional love story in Crash Landing on You, or melted at the first stirrings of connection in Extraordinary Attorney Woo and Business Proposal, then brace yourselves for a heartbeat-skipping announcement.

Audiences worldwide have been growing fonder of K-Romance, and this affection shows no signs of fading. Between 2018 to 2022, global viewership of Netflix’s K-Romance titles tripled. In 2022 alone, more than 90 per cent of this viewing came from outside South Korea.

We’re moved by the affection, and we’re eager to return it in kind. As the home for compelling K-Romance, Netflix will be introducing six new Korean romance series over the upcoming five months.

For decades, this genre has captivated audiences in Korea and throughout Asia, a testament to the storytelling prowess and production expertise of gifted Korean content creators, observes Don Kang, Vice President of Content (Korea). “We’re genuinely humbled by how our emotive Korean shows have found a home in the hearts of global audiences through Netflix, stretching from the U.S., Europe, South America, and beyond. Our stories touch on the universal aspects of life - love, heartbreak, and tenderness, while also providing a peek into the unique facets of Korean culture. Netflix's commitment to forging this profound global connection is something we're truly excited about.”

“Creators have dedicated themselves to painting the delicate dynamics and evolving emotions of our characters,” adds Wooyeon Yang, Director of Content (Korea). The crafting of the hallmark slow-burning intensity of K-romances, along with their wholesome appeal, shapes an undeniably “endearing genre that strikes a chord with global viewers”, she believes.

Netflix’s investment in subtitling and dubbing has been instrumental in expanding the K-Romance audiences. “The impact has been more profound than we ever imagined,” shares Yang. “Despite the diversity of languages, the common thread of understanding and accessing Korean content seems to be a key strength that has set Netflix as a trendsetter.” Yang underscores the value of dubbing, noting that “listening to dialogues in their own languages helps K-Romance resonate more deeply with viewers worldwide”.

Continuing the world's love for this genre, Netflix’s upcoming K-Romance shows will each have their own distinct features. Here’s a sneak peek at what these new shows have to tell.

See You in My 19th Life (premiering June 17)

Enchanting Heroine Meets Heart-stirring Rom-com Saga

In this spinoff from a hit webtoon, Shin Hye-sun stars as a heroine who can remember all her past lives. As a young girl in her 18th life, she falls for a thoughtful boy next door. In her 19th life, she tries to make her way back to him, only to find he has become a cold man who doesn’t want to get close to anyone. Can love triumph across lifetimes?

King the Land (premiering June 17)

Dream Match Meets Workplace Romance

A wealthy heir cannot stand fake smiles. He meets a girl whose bright smile is part of her job — in one of his family businesses. He immediately dislikes her, writing her off as someone who hides her true self behind a fake smile. Former global K-Pop idols Jun-ho and Yoona team up for the first time as actors in this much-anticipated “enemies to lovers” K-Romance.

Behind Your Touch

Comedy meets Suspense with a Dash of Romance

Rom-com queen Han Ji-min plays a veterinarian in a small town who has a very strange gift of psychometry. When she convinces a detective of her abilities, they team up to solve neighborhood crimes.

Destined with You

The Most Spellbinding K-Couple meets in a Classic K-Romance

K-Romance powerhouses Cho Boa and Rowoon (also a K-Pop idol) combine their star wattage in this sweeping saga. Rowoon plays a hotshot lawyer who has it all, but is haunted by a family curse. And it turns out that the woman who is key to breaking this curse is none other than the seemingly ordinary civil servant played by Cho.

A Time Called You (Premiering in third quarter of 2023)

Stars from Business Proposal and Vincenzo in a time-slip romance

Ahn Hyo-seop (from Business Proposal) and Jeon Yeo-been (from Vincenzo) star in this remake of classic Taiwanese romance Someday or One Day. Jeon’s character travels back in time to 1998 and meets a man played by Ahn, who bears an uncanny resemblance to her late boyfriend. In fact, each lead takes on the challenge of playing two characters who look identical, but have completely different personalities — and all the complications that create when it comes to love.

Doona! (Premiering in fourth quarter of 2023)

K-romance meets K-pop

A college student (Yang Se-jong) navigates life and school while dealing with a unique predicament — he's living with a former K-Pop sensation, played by real-life former K-Pop star Suzy. Their relationship starts out as one of mutual misunderstanding and dislike, and grows over time into one of love and trust. But can their connection withstand the cruel pressures of fame?

Need more help picking the right K-Romance for you? Check out this handy infographic to help you make your best love match.