October 15, 2023

Filipino singer-songwriter Benj Pangilinan captures the feeling of youthful excitement on new single “Dance Like You”


Filipino singer-songwriter Benj Pangilinan expresses the joy of living life with a positive mindset on his new single “Dance Like You,” out today via Sony Music Entertainment.
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The upbeat track encourages listeners to dance their worries away and surrender
 to the beat of a fun, vibrant day
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Encapsulating the essence of youthful excitement in a euphoric, four-minute pop song, the talented newcomer grabs his dancing shoes to sing about seizing the moment with a cheerful disposition in life and love.

"Dance Like You is a song for all ages and all people who just want to have fun and dance,” Pangilinan explains. “I wrote this song a couple of years ago, during the pandemic. I remember just playing the guitar when I suddenly came up with an interesting chord progression. Instantly, I picked up my phone and opened the Voice Memos app. From there, I remember getting this feeling that a song was about to be made.”

Giving listeners a well-needed shot of dopamine, Pangilinan’s catchy new song hits like sunlight passing through a glass window first thing in the morning. It’s a bop that offers a hearty dose of fun and optimism.

According to Benj Pangilinan, he penned “Dance Like You” with the intention of not overthinking the lyrics. The promising young artist made the song with a vision to bridge two generations of music that allow listeners of varying generations to let loose, have fun, and dance.

His frequent collaborator, the Grammy-nominated Xerxes Bakker, produced the track with a timeless, contemporary edge, giving Benj the opportunity to express himself authentically and showcase his vibrant personality.

“Dance Like You” will be part of an EP to be released soon under Sony Music Entertainment. In sharing the details about his highly anticipated debut record, Benj shares in a press statement that the EP is just him “experimenting and figuring out who” he is as an artist. “I'm super excited to share this with all of you. My work has always been a reflection of my journey towards self-discovery. I hope that in some way or another, I’ll be able to inspire people with my songs.”

The infectious track serves as the followup to his first single “Love, That’s Rare,” which he wrote to reflect on the conflicting emotions he was experiencing at the time. Watch the music video here.

Benj Pangilinan’s “Dance Like Youis out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.

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October 14, 2023

Experience the Flip Side at Samsung’s Flip Street at BGC this October 13-22

Samsung is taking over One Bonifacio High Street Park at BGC to give everyone a taste of the Flip Side with Flip Street, happening from October 13 to 22, 2023.

Created for those who want to know what the flip side is all about, the Flip Street allows you to  experience the incredible features of the newest Galaxy foldables - the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 - along with the Galaxy Watch6 series and Galaxy Tab S9 series. Bring home exciting giveaways in this 10-day open-for-all event. And good news – it's free and totally IG-worthy so bring your friends and family for a journey through the Galaxy!

A walkthrough of Flip Street

Start your journey with a life-sized Galaxy Z Flip5 located along BGC’s 5th avenue, welcoming you to an adventure in self-expression. Flaunt your best poses beside the giant phone and slay that urban vibe right below BGC’s 3D-LED billboard. Use the hands-free capturing capabilities of the Galaxy Z Flip5 or Z Fold5 or use the Camera Controller feature of the Galaxy Watch6 to get your best shot.

Walk a bit further and you’ll see the next stop: the Mirror Selfie station, where you can flex your best angles using the installed Galaxy Z Flip5. Capture your OOTD or have a cute barkada group shot at this aesthetic mirror set-up that will definitely make you glow.

After slaying it at the Mirror Selfie station, walk your way towards the #TeamGalaxy installation where you can turn your fan mode on and go all out with posing with your favorite BTS and local #TeamGalaxy members.

Take it all in at the Flip Side Lounge

Want more of the Galaxy experience? Situated right in the middle of One Bonifacio High Street Park, The Flip Side Lounge is where everyone can express their true selves, ensure maximum productivity, and celebrate local culture with Samsung’s latest foldables and smart watch while collaborating with local artists.

As you enter the lounge, you’ll see a product display where you have the chance to explore the different devices from the Flip Side and try out their features. You can find out which one resonates with you; or better yet, it might just inspire you to complete your Galaxy Ecosystem experience.

Afterwards, visit the Samsung X You Personalization Corner, where you can customize your devices, while celebrating the works of local artists Bea Policarpio, Soleil Ignacio, and Jappy Agoncillo customized specially for Samsung, while the You Make Zone gives you a chance to personalize your Samsung into your own unique statement and let the real you shine with the different cases or Flipsuit cards for your Galaxy phone and straps for your Galaxy watch.

A little scooch behind and you’ll be at the Flex Pillar, where you can see more designs that can match your phone to your mood. You’ll also enjoy doing a lot more with just the palm of your hands by trying the Flex Window and just being on the go with the Galaxy Z Flip5’s top-tier pocketability.

There is also the Galaxy Ecosystem area featuring the Galaxy Watch6 series and Galaxy Tab S9 series. Here, you can take photos on the Sleep Up Bed and experience the multi-tasking power of Samsung DeX Mode.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch6 promotes healthy sleep through its variety of sleep monitoring and sleep coaching features and with its partnership with the world’s leading direct-to-consumer sleep brand, Emma Sleep. Meanwhile, the Samsung Dex Mode on the Galaxy Tab S9 allows you to use your tablet just like a PC with just a tap at the Quick panel—you can open multiple windows, drag and drop and right click for more functions—making productivity more mobile than ever.

Self-expression never stops with the Photo Wall, a perfect background for another set of snaps or you may opt to shoot a quick TikTok video. Make every angle your best angle and post your content in your social media accounts! Don’t forget to tag Samsung using the #JoinTheFlipSide and #FlipSideBGC.

Join the flip side at Flip Street, happening at One Bonifacio High Street Park until October 22, 2023 and  purchase the Galaxy Z Flip5, Z Fold5, Tab S9 series, and Watch6 inside the Flip Side Lounge. Bonus: If you purchase your Galaxy Z Flip5 here, you’ll get to take-home custom-made freebies featuring the artworks of the featured local artists.

To know more about these Samsung Galaxy products, you may visit the following pages.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5: https://www.samsung.com/ph/smartphones/galaxy-z-flip5/buy/

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5: https://www.samsung.com/ph/smartphones/galaxy-z-fold5/buy/

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9: https://www.samsung.com/ph/tablets/galaxy-tab-s9/buy/

Samsung Galaxy Watch6: https://www.samsung.com/ph/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch6-40mm-gold-bluetooth-sm-r930nzeaasa/buy/

Unpack joyful gifting opportunities this holiday season with Pluxee, a Sodexo company

Over the past two decades, Sodexo Benefits and Rewards Services has enabled rewarding experiences for over 4,000 corporate clients and their employees in the Philippines. This year, the company brings an extra sparkle to gift-giving with its first Christmas campaign carrying its new brand, Pluxee.


Pluxee, a Sodexo company, launches the “Magical ConneXions” campaign
for a more joyful holiday season

Pluxee, a Sodexo company, ushers in the holiday season with a range of promotions to make it easier for corporate clients to upgrade their rewards and recognition efforts, and open up a world of opportunities for their recipients.

Dubbed "Magical ConneXions," the campaign aims to bring more joy to employees, partners, and consumers with a focus on convenient, relevant digital gifting solutions. “As Sodexo Benefits and Rewards Services transitions to Pluxee, clients can count on our heritage of expertise and global perspective on innovation to elevate employee experience and engagement. The wordplay in Magical ConneXions is an ode to the ‘X’ in Pluxee which represents the importance of our relationships with clients, merchants and consumers in everything that we do,,” said Marketing Director Sharon K. Velasco.

Discounts on top of rebates and waived fees for corporate clients

New clients can enjoy up to 75% on service fees, rebates on total orders, waived portal fees worth Php 30,000, plus free API integration if required. Additional discounts are also available with Christmas products such as vouchers for ham, baskets, and cakes. Existing clients can enjoy all these, plus flexible pay later terms.

Ham-azing Deals at GC Regalo

From October 9 until December 31, Consumers and MSMEs ordering as low as P4,500 from Pluxee’s e-commerce store, GC Regalo, at www.GCregalo.sodexo.ph, can get free digital gift certificates (GCs) of Purefoods Ham.

Next-level gifting by Pluxee

As the pioneer of paper gift certificates in the country, Pluxee, a Sodexo company, was also the first to offer SMS and email based gift certificates and the only provider of app-based GCs. The email and SMS based GCs sent as codes to recipients’ mobile numbers and inboxes via user-friendly web portal. These are API enabled for easy integration with clients’ systems and can be customized for specific products and brands. Additionally, the app-based GCs can be partially redeemed, sent as credits to other users, and used to redeem vouchers at popular e-commerce stores like Grab, Lazada, and Shopee.

“In keeping with our tradition of launching industry milestones, we continue to evolve together with our stakeholders in a fast-paced digital landscape. We put in careful thought in enhancing UX across our products and platforms, actively expand our merchant network and touchpoints in key cities nationwide, and invest in technologies to develop solutions for tomorrow. Today, we are investing in the brand to let the world know that the best is yet to come from the most trusted rewards and benefits provider,” CEO Mert Cetin shared.

In the Philippines, Pluxee is a proud partner of the country’s largest retail network, SM. Pluxee powers SM’s official GC, the SM Gift Pass, and has recently launched the digitally-powered SM Gift Pass Choice, accepted at all SM Store branches and affiliates.

This Christmas, let your recipients enjoy what truly matters with Pluxee, your global partner in gift-giving this season and beyond.


IKEA now accessible to all Filipinos with Nationwide Parcel Delivery


Starting October 13, Filipinos anywhere in the Philippines can get their hands on affordable and quality home furnishings from IKEA with its parcel delivery service expanding to all areas in the Philippines.
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Swedish home furnishing brand expands to reach the many Filipinos 
through IKEA.ph starting at ₱170
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By visiting IKEA.ph, the only official online store of IKEA in the Philippines, Filipinos from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao can now shop products online through parcel delivery. With this, Filipinos can shop home furnishing accessories and small to medium sized furniture items from IKEA for up to a weight of 30 kg and a maximum length per item of 1.8 meters.

“With our parcel delivery now opening to more than 7,000 islands of the Philippines, we are one big step closer in bringing a better everyday life to the many Filipinos. We are excited for the Filipinos in Visayas and Mindanao to discover our quality and affordable home solutions.”, says Jarek Lesniewski, Country Fulfillment Operations Manager at IKEA Philippines.

Parcel delivery fees start at P170 for Metro Manila and have been made even more affordable in select areas in Luzon. Below are the parcel delivery fees in all other areas:

● ₱170 for Metro Manila

● ₱200 (previously ₱350) for Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Bataan, Zambales, Tarlac, Rizal, Laguna, Cavite, Batangas, Quezon

● ₱400 (previously ₱450) for Pangasinan, Baguio, La Union, Abra, Benguet, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Isabela, Mt. Province, Batanes, Nueva Vizcaya, Aurora, Cagayan, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay

● ₱560 for Visayas and Mindanao

IKEA also currently offers 50% off on truck delivery fees starting at ₱600 for all orders in Luzon until November 5, 2023. Click & collect, online planning services, assembly services, and installment payment plans via major credit cards are also offered in select areas for a convenient omnichannel shopping experience.

Shop IKEA online from anywhere in the Philippines today, visit www.IKEA.ph or download the IKEA Shopping app on Google Play or App Store. For more details on delivery and other services, visit www.IKEA.ph/delivery.

HONOR Philippines overachieves 2023 target, expands with new HQ

After launching back-to-back viral smartphones, HONOR Philippines welcomed yet another big milestone following its comeback in 2022; the unveiling of its headquarters in the country.
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HONOR has celebrated another huge milestone as it opened its new office in the Philippines, located at Glas Tower in Ortigas!

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“This has been a long time coming and we are just very proud to finally open our doors for more opportunities to provide better service to Filipinos. We are equally grateful and we would like to share this feat with our loyal HONOR fans,” said Stephen Cheng, Vice President of HONOR Philippines.

The intimate yet momentous event was officiated by HONOR Philippines’ Country Manager Sean Yuan, Vice President Stephen Cheng, and GTM Manager Steven Yan.

It is remembered that HONOR Philippines started the year with a bang, launching its first viral smartphone HONOR X9a 5G and the leading smart devices provider has been unstoppable since then. Powerful devices under its X series – HONOR X8a, HONOR X7a, MagicBook X laptops – were also introduced shortly after.

HONOR Experience Stores were also unveiled in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, making the brand a nationwide success.

Its flagship smartphone HONOR Magic5 Pro was also introduced in June, another viral hit with its powerful camera and IP68 water resistance rating, the highest among the smartphones available in the market now.

Who would forget also forget the massive success of HONOR 90 5G and its 200MP Flagship Camera that really captivated the hearts of many Filipinos – making it sold-out just days after its launch.

Lastly, the recently launched HONOR 90 Lite 5G with the new addition to X Series – HONOR X6a, HONOR X5 Plus, and HONOR Pad X9 really captured the students and budding professionals in the country.

All of this, you can still get at an exciting deal during the HONOR 10.10 Sale. Get over Php 10,000 discount on HONOR products, just head on to Shopee (bit.ly/HONORShopeeShine99), Lazada (bit.ly/HONORLazadaShine99), and TikTok (bit.ly/HONORTikTokShine99) from October 10 to 14, 2023!

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/.

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