TPB Celebrates Back-to-Back Successes at IT&CMA 2023 in Bangkok

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The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines announces its triumphant participation in the Incentive Travel & Conventions, Meetings Asia (IT&CMA) 2023, held from September 24 to 29 in Bangkok, Thailand. This event is renowned as one of the most influential MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions) trade shows in the Asia-Pacific region, providing a vibrant platform for industry leaders to connect, collaborate, and explore promising opportunities.

With robust participation, securing valuable partnerships, and generating substantial interest in the Philippines as a prime destination for MICE events, the Philippine delegation's success was underscored by partial reported sales leads secured with high-potential MICE events valued at US$2,585,097.24 (PhP144,765,445.44). These accomplishments stand as a testament to the Philippines' growing appeal in the global MICE market.

"We are thrilled with the outcome of our participation in IT&CMA 2023. The overwhelming interest shown by international stakeholders reaffirms the Philippines' position as a top choice for MICE events. We are committed to nurturing these partnerships and further enhancing our offerings to meet the evolving needs of the MICE industry," said TPB Chief Operating Officer Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles.

TPB was also awarded the “Best National Tourism Organization” by the readers of TTG Asia Media—a leading publisher and organizer of events in travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region. The awarding ceremony was held on the last day of IT&CMA 2023, during the TTG Travel Awards Gala Dinner on September 28.

Having been an active participant in IT&CMA since 2013, the TPB's presence at this prestigious event has consistently reinforced the Philippines' stature as a premier MICE destination. This year's showcase was marked by the Philippines' expanded booth, covering an impressive 150 sqm. and accommodating 24 exhibitors comprised of tour operators, hotel/resort properties, an events management company, and an airline company, passionately promoting the country's diverse offerings and seamless event planning services.

Joining the TPB at this year's IT&CMA were the following tourism partners: Baron Travel Corporation, Divaishnavi International Inc., GI Philippines Corp., Laging Balani Travel Services, Lifestyle Luxury Travel Corporation, Mooncake Educational Travel and Tours, Uni-Orient Travel, Inc., AJ Coffee and Bed / Kaulayaw Corporation, Crimson Resort and Spa, Boracay, Dusit Thani Manila, Fili Hotel Cebu, Grand Hyatt Manila, Jpark Island Resort and Waterpark Mactan, Cebu, Marriott Hotel Manila, Novotel Manila Araneta City, Okada Manila, Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu, Seda Hotels, White Breeze Palawan Hotel, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, The Lind Boracay, Philippine Airlines, and Total Exhibit and Expo Solutions, Inc.

10.10 vivo Brand Tipid Fest: Unbelievable savings on phones, accessories

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Get ready to mark your calendars and prepare for the ultimate shopping spree because the 10.10 Brand Tipid Festival is here to revolutionize your October 10th!

On this day, you can save up to a jaw-dropping 70% on selected vivo phones and accessories on Shopee and Lazada. The savings don't stop there though.

vivo is also offering an exclusive 30% discount on Shopee and 20% on Lazada for all of your favorite vivo products. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to upgrade your tech game!

For one day only, vivo is dropping prices to an all-time low on select units, giving you the chance to snag the latest vivo gadgets at unbeatable prices.

If that's not enough, we're making your dream devices even more accessible with the Buy Now, Pay Later option on vivo V29 Series, Y27, Y17s, and Y36, all at 0% interest for up to 12 months using SpayLater.

But wait, there's more!

Every order placed during 10.10 Brand Tipid Festival will come with online-exclusive freebies worth as much as Pho 5,000, making your shopping experience with vivo even more delightful.

Keep your eyes peeled for surprise discounts during flash sales, and don't forget to set your alarms because vivo has prepared Big Midnight Discounts that you won't want to miss!

Please note that terms and conditions apply, so be sure to check them out to make the most of this extraordinary shopping event.

Join vivo on October 10th and redefine your shopping experience with the 10.10 Brand Tipid Festival – where savings and surprises await!

You still have time to get a vivo smartphone and ring in the holidays in style. Add items to your shopping cart right away at vivo's Lazada and Shopee. Don't miss checking out this October 10, 2023!

Shop Incredible Offers From OPPO at the 10.10 Sale!

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OPPO Philippines offers some amazing deals at the 10.10 Sale on its e-commerce platforms

Check out those OPPO gadgets from your holiday wish list this coming 10.10! From October 10-14, OPPO customers can take advantage of up to 63% off deals, free shipping vouchers, and other amazing discounts and freebies on OPPO’s official Shopee and Lazad stores.

OPPO 10.10 Sale kicks off with storewide discounts of up to 63% off. Starting midnight on October 10 until 2 AM, buyers can receive discount vouchers worth Php 100 off their purchase of minimum spending of Php 4,999.

Get a Php 50 off shipping voucher for every minimum purchase of Php 500 and a Php 100 off livestream voucher for every min. spend of Php 4,999. There will also be discount vouchers available the entire day, with discounts of Php 200 off a minimum purchase of Php 8,999 and Php 600 off a minimum spending of Php 13,999.

OPPO’s e-commerce platforms, Shopee and Lazada, will have deals you can’t miss out on! Get a Shopee Mall exclusive discount of up to 30% off, minimum spend of Php 3,500 capped at Php 1,300.

Enjoy these limited-time freebie offers on October 10:

●       Get a free TG113 Bluetooth Speakers for all OPPO A76 and OPPO A95 orders

●       Every OPPO Pad Air and OPPO Reno6 series buyer gets a free (S11) Bluetooth Speakers

●       OPPO Reno10 series buyers will receive a free power bank

OPPO will be also offering bundle deals to save big in this 10.10 Sale. Get the OPPO Band and OPPO Buds2 for a discounted price of Php 1,999. Choose between two amazing OPPO A16k deals: OPPO A16k + OPPO Band for only Php 6,098 or OPPO A16k + OPPO Enco Buds2 priced at Php 6,198.

Are you thinking of switching to the OPPO A55? You can get the OPPO A55 and the OPPO Band together for Php 7,098, or you can buy the OPPO A55 and the OPPO Enco Buds2 together for Php 7,198.

The OPPO A16 (4GB) will be available for bundle deals of  Php 6,198 together with the OPPO Band, or you can get it for just Php 6,298 when paired with the OPPO Enco Buds2.

Catch the best discounts on selected OPPO smart devices using SPayLater.

●       The OPPO A16 (4GB), OPPO A17k,  OPPO A17, OPPO A55, OPPO A57, and OPPO A58 are available for purchase in 3 months 0% Interest Installment

●       Get the OPPO A78, OPPO Reno10 Pro, OPPO Reno10 Pro+, and OPPO Reno8 T for up to 6 months 0% Interest Installment

●       Buy the OPPO A76, OPPO A95, OPPO Reno6 Z, OPPO Reno6, and OPPO Reno10 for up to 12 months 0% Interest Installment

Buy any OPPO product using LazPayLater with 0% Interest Installment for 45 days. LazBonus of up to 20% off for every minimum spend of Php 3,499, capped at Php 1,200.

Mark your calendars from October 10-14, and don't miss out on these awesome discounts from OPPO’s official stores on Shopee and Lazada.

Stay updated on more 10.10 and future deals. Visit the official website https://www.oppo.com/ph/ or check out OPPO Philippines’ official social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.

This is how you can get over 10K discount on HONOR gadgets this 10.10 sale!

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Make it happen this 10.10 with HONOR Philippines and get over Php 10,000 discount from October 10 to 14 on Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop!

If you’ve been itching to upgrade your devices, now is the time. Get over Php 10K discount on HONOR products this 10.10 Sale, just head on to Shopee (bit.ly/HONORxShopeeMakeItHappenThis1010), Lazada (bit.ly/HONORxLazadaMakeItHappenThis1010), and TikTok Shop (bit.ly/HONORxTiktokMakeItHappenThis1010) from October 10 to 14, 2023!

“It is high time to make your dream gadgets happen this HONOR 10.10 Sale! Big, big discounts on our laptops and smartphones await shoppers making quality products within reach. We all had a great run this year so we want to help our HONOR fans reward themselves,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng.

Biggest HONOR Price Drop to date!

This is not a drill! Just this HONOR 10.10 Sale, you can get HONOR MagicBook X14 from Php 34,990 to just Php 22,403 still with a FREE Premium HONOR bag worth Php 2,000. Crowd-favorite HONOR 70 5G is also getting a slash from Php 26,990 to just Php 18,990! HONOR X Series is also up for grabs with a hefty discount too!

HONOR X9 will be on sale for Php 8,490 from its Php 14,990 price tag. HONOR X8 is available with Php 6,500 less, now only Php 6,490. HONOR X7 and HONOR X6 will also be up for grabs for only Php 5,990 and Php 5,490 respectively.

HONOR 90 5G gets Php 1,000 off

HONOR’s most powerful hero smartphone HONOR 90 5G is also getting a price drop, now only at Php 23,990. And the recently-launched HONOR 90 Lite 5G, HONOR X6a, HONOR X5 Plus, and HONOR Pad X6 will also come at a discounted price during the HONOR 10.10 Sale from October 10 to 14, 2023.

So what are you waiting for, head on to HONOR’s official online stores at Shopee (bit.ly/HONORxShopeeMakeItHappenThis1010), Lazada (bit.ly/HONORxLazadaMakeItHappenThis1010), and TikTok (bit.ly/HONORxTiktokMakeItHappenThis1010) to know more about their exciting deals.

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/.

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Buds FE Bring Standout Features to Even More User

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SEOUL, Korea – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is announcing the latest FE series addition to the Samsung Galaxy ecosystem — the new Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE and S9 FE+, and Galaxy Buds FE. Known for their iconic and durable designs, advanced performance, cutting-edge camera and audio capabilities, and so much more — these are the most epic FE devices yet. For those who want to experience Galaxy flagship devices for the first time, the new FE devices are the perfect entry point.

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All-new FE series devices bring together a new spin on iconic designs, cutting-edge camera 

and audio quality, powerful performance, and more

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“At Samsung, we are committed to bringing world-class innovation to everyone through epic mobile experiences that fit their lifestyle,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “Our new FE devices are packed with crowd-pleasing premium capabilities that, on their own or as part of a connected ecosystem, let Galaxy users maximize their creativity and productivity.”

Galaxy S23 FE: The Galaxy S Series’ Iconic Design, Pro-Grade Camera and Smooth Gaming Performance are Designed to Elevate Your Everyday

Galaxy S23 FE stays true to the iconic S series design with its new floating camera and premium finish protected with IP68^[1] water and dust resistance for an even sleeker display. Plus, it features recycled materials and packaging, packing a punch with durability, functionality, and sustainability. Offered in new, vibrant colors, Galaxy S23 FE allows users to select the device color that best fits their style.

Everyday moments come to life on Galaxy S23 FE with pro-grade camera features to help you capture amazing photos and videos. See sharp details in every scene with a 50MP high-resolution lens, and 3X optical zoom. After dark, Nightography on Galaxy S23 FE lets you take clear selfies and portraits in lifelike colors. With advanced digital image stabilization (VDIS), take steady shots on the go using the rear camera with optical image stabilizer (OIS) angle.

When it comes to creating perfectly sharable content, Galaxy S23 FE is an editing studio on the go. In Pro Mode, controls for shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and more can be manually adjusted to your preferences. Capture customized shots with the Camera Assistant app^[2] and choose which automated features to use for a fully customized shooting experience. With the freedom to create and customize, Galaxy S23 FE camera has the AI-powered editing tools to help elevate your creations.

For gaming and streaming, Galaxy S23 FE’s powerful processor makes every action rapid and fluid with a vapor chamber that helps to control heat and sustain performance. The long-lasting 4,500mAh battery intuitively adjusts to conserve energy, charging up to 50 percent in just 30 minutes with a 25W Adapter^[3]. All this power comes to life on a bright, super-smooth 6.4-inch^[4] Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. Based on your surroundings, Vision Booster technology on Galaxy S23 FE automatically detects bright lighting conditions, keeping the screen vivid just like flagship models.

The Galaxy S23 FE will be available at PHP 36,990 for the 128GB variant, and PHP 39,990 for the 256GB variant. These will come in modern, bold colors, including Mint, Cream, Graphite, and Purple.

Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Tab S9 FE+: Large Screen Viewing, IP68 Durability, and S Pen Boost Possibilities for Creativity and Productivity

Whenever inspiration strikes, Galaxy Tab S9 FE and S9 FE+ deliver essential entertainment, expressive creativity, and seamless productivity. With two portable and powerful devices to choose from, even more users can experience the versatility of the Galaxy Tab S series. Digital creators, entrepreneurs, busy students, artists, gamers, and more will explore their passions and get work done with improved device speed and even better performance^[5] compared to the previous FE Series.

Responsive and immersive viewing and creating can happen at home, at work, on campus, or even at the park on Galaxy Tab S9 FE’s 10.9-inch and Tab S9 FE+’s 12.4-inch displays^[6] — featuring an automatic refresh rate that adapts up to 90Hz. Sunlight is no match for Vision Booster, which enhances visibility in outdoor environments by optimizing color and contrast especially in dark areas of the screen. Just like the

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[1] IP68 Rating: Water resistant in up to 1.5 meters of fresh water for up to 30 minutes and protected from dust, dirt, and sand. Rinse residue/dry after wet. Not advised for beach or pool use.

[2] Available for download on Galaxy Store. Timing of availability may vary by market, model and network provider.

[3] 25W Power Adapter sold separately.  Super Fast Charging speed depends on battery level and other factors; use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables; do not use any worn or damaged chargers or cables; incompatible charger or cable can cause serious injuries or damage to your device.

[4] Display measurements are diagonal. Actual viewable area is less due to rounded corners and camera hole.

[5] Compared to Galaxy Tab S7 FE.

[6] Measured diagonally, Galaxy Tab S9 FE’s screen size is 10.9” in the full rectangle and 10.8” accounting for the rounded corners. Galaxy Tab S9 FE+’s screen size is 12.4” in the full rectangle and 12.4” accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewing area is less due to the rounded corners and the camera hole.