Capturing culinary delights, celestial wonders: vivo V29 Series 5G's new camera modes for Filipino adventurers

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Crafted with a deep understanding of the Filipino adventurers' way of life, vivo's newest V29 Series 5G is poised to redefine how to capture and share the vibrancy of Filipino experiences.

In vivo's commitment to celebrating the rich and diverse culture of the Philippines, it proudly presents three exciting new camera modes: Food Mode, Astro Mode, and Supermoon Mode.

 

Every meal becomes artwork for foodie Filipinos

Filipinos have an undeniable love affair with food. Their rich culinary heritage is a source of national pride.

Food Mode on the vivo V29 Series 5G is here to make every meal a feast for the eyes. It's for all the foodies and social media enthusiasts who want to share their culinary adventures with the world.

With the magic of Aura Light 2.0, Food Mode restores the color, aroma, and taste of any dish. It brings out vibrancy and intricate details, making your food photos mouthwatering and shareable.

Capture the essence of Filipino cuisine and watch those likes and comments pour in when you share your masterpieces online.

Exploring cosmic wonders with Filipino adventurers

In a country blessed with stunning natural beauty, Filipinos are truly adventurers. With a plethora of majestic mountains, hiking has become a burgeoning passion in the Philippines.

Thanks to the innovative Astro Mode and Supermoon Mode of the vivo V29 Series 5G, every night can transform into a thrilling cosmic adventure.

Astro Mode on the vivo V29 Series 5G empowers you to capture the celestial marvels with ease. You don't need to be an experienced photographer. With a simple tap and a tripod, you can capture the breathtaking beauty of the Milky Way and other celestial wonders.

Whether you're a seasoned stargazer or just someone who loves gazing at the stars, Astro Mode invites you to become an explorer of the cosmos, bringing the galaxy closer to every Filipino's heart.

On the other hand, vivo V29 Series 5G's Supermoon Mode brings the moon closer than ever before. It allows you to capture the moon's breathtaking beauty, showcasing the remarkable details that rival professional photography.

Whether it's a full moon or a supermoon event, this mode will leave viewers in awe and enable you to share your lunar admiration with the world.

These new camera modes reflect vivo's deep commitment to understanding and celebrating the unique passions and culture of the Philippines.

By incorporating features that resonate with the Filipino spirit, the vivo V29 Series 5G encourages users to explore their country, document their experiences, and share their stories with unparalleled clarity and creativity.

Get ready to embark on a visual journey that captures the essence of your vibrant culture with vivo V29 5G in Magic Maroon and Starry Purple at 12GB + 256GB for only Php 24,999 and 12GB + 512GB for just Php 26,999. Its more affordable version, the vivo V29e 5G in Crystal Blue and Forest Black with 12GB RAM + 256GB ROM will also be available on November 4 for only Php 18,999.

Buy now at the official vivo Philippines website or through popular e-commerce platforms like Shopee, Lazada and TikTok, as well as at physical stores across the country.

The vivo V29 5G is also available through Home Credit with a 0% interest rate, starting at just Php 1,002 per month for the 256GB ROM variant and Php 1,082 per month for the 512GB ROM variant.

Stay updated with the latest news and announcements from vivo Philippines on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.

Philippines’ top crypto traders form association to advocate crypto investment literacy

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As crypto adoption continues to grow in the country, top cryptocurrency traders have formally announced the formation of the Innovative Movement of the Philippine Association of Crypto Traders (IMPACT).

IMPACT, the first crypto traders association in the Philippines, is founded by seasoned investors, daring "degen" traders, and staunch advocates of free crypto education.

The group aims to contribute to improving the country’s overall financial literacy by providing a comprehensive and structured approach to educating individuals about the evolving cryptocurrency landscape and building an informed community in the fight against crypto-related scams.

IMPACT founders introduced during an event on October 14, 2023 (L-R: Gilbert Lazaro, Riki Dacanay, Atty. Clarizel King, Arlone “Paul” Abello, Jiro Reyes, and Steve Jimenez)

Arlone “Paul” Abello, CEO of Global Miranda Miner Group (GMMG) and Web3 learning platform Elite University and FEASTGold, spearheads IMPACT as its Executive Director and Founding Chair. The founding members include Jiro Reyes, CEO of edutech firm Bitskwela; Atty. Clarizel King, a corporate, technology, securities, health, and property law expert; Steve “ICesteam” Jimenez, community manager of decentralized multi-chain order book exchange ZKEX.com; Riki Dacanay, an entrepreneur and blockchain tech investor; and Gilbert “TitoVlogs” Lazaro, a stock and crypto market analyst awarded as the best trading advisor in the Philippines for 2022 by Trader’s Fair.

“The Philippines Association of Crypto Traders is formed to equip individuals with the knowledge and understanding of cryptocurrencies and their vast potential. We strive to be the leading authority in the Philippines, providing reliable and unbiased information on crypto trading, use cases, and emerging trends,” Abello said.

The association has also announced a partnership with the Junior Confederation of Finance Associations Philippines (JCFAP), the national umbrella organization for associations of college students in finance or financial management.

Through the “CrypTalk: University Caravan,” which was initiated by GMMG, the IMPACT founders will visit higher education institutions across the Philippines to teach finance students about the fundamentals of cryptocurrency, blockchain, and Web3, and promote ethical behavior and responsible participation in the decentralized web and cryptocurrency ecosystem.

On October 4, Abello, Jimenez, and Lazaro spoke to students of Citi Global College in Laguna about job opportunities in the Web3 space and shared valuable insights into identifying signs of crypto-related scams. The group is slated to visit 11 more schools, starting with De La Salle University on November 14, 2023.

“Generation Z can get easily hyped when it comes to investing. They have so much risk appetite that they lose focus on the potential risk of losing their money altogether,” Abello explained.

“We formed IMPACT to empower individuals to navigate the complexities of the digital economy confidently and equip the next generation of finance and technology professionals with essential knowledge about cryptocurrency and blockchain as transformative emerging technologies,” Abello added.

IMPACT has also appointed officers with diverse skills spanning various sectors, including Assistant Executive Director Ivy Gutierrez, Committee Chair for Education Aubrie Cinco, Committee Chair for Industry Hygiene Jaspher Poblete, Committee Chair for Memberships and Growth Mike Cruda, Committee Chair for Secretariat Renniel Balisong, and Assistant Chair for Education Chester Flavier.

IMPACT is open to collaborations to create internships and job placement opportunities for aspiring students. Organizations and universities looking to partner with the group can send their inquiry to www.impactph.io.

2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge: Top 5 Proposals to be Unveiled at Global Final Demo Event in Singapore

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OPPO announces that it will host the Global Final Demo Event of the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge on October 18 in Singapore. During the event, fifteen start-ups will present their innovative proposals as they vie for a place in the global top 5.

On May 8, the OPPO Research Institute initiated the OPPO Inspiration Challenge for the second year — a global platform created to empower entrepreneurs and technology professionals worldwide. Following an intensive evaluation process and three regional demo events in Boston, Shenzhen, and Bangkok, OPPO has selected 15 innovative proposals from 687 submissions spanning 66 countries and regions to advance to the Global Final Demo Event.

As part of its mission of “Technology for Mankind, Kindness for the World,” and to better prepare the 15 start-ups for the global final, OPPO will collaborate with Deloitte China to launch a dedicated Acceleration Camp prior to the Global Final Demo Event. From October 16-17, the 15 finalists will be invited to participate in technical workshops and a simulated final. They will also be paired with senior OPPO executives, technology experts, and high-profile external mentors with whom they will have the opportunity to discuss advanced technologies, industry trends, and business prospects across digital health, accessible technology, and sustainability. The 15 teams will then showcase their demos or prototypes in the dedicated exhibition area at the final event. Among them, selected teams who have already been working with OPPO will also unveil their latest prototypes to the public.

On the day of the Global Final Demo Event, the judges of the OPPO Inspiration Challenge will evaluate the 15 proposals based on the four criteria of Feasibility, Innovation and Originality, Long-term Potential, and Social Values. The top 5 proposals will be announced at the event, with each winning team being awarded a prize of US$50,000 along with opportunities to help further develop and commercialize their ideas. OPPO will also announce the two winning proposals of the People’s Choice Award in the “Inspiration for People” and “Inspiration for the Planet” categories. Voted for by the public, the awards recognize the profound impact that innovative technology has on people’s daily lives.

The livestream of the Global Final Demo Event will be alive at 2PM (GMT+8) on Oct 18th. For more details about the event and the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge, please visit https://www.oppo.com/en/proposal/.

HONOR PH bags 1 Silver, 4 Gold Awards at the Marketing Excellence Awards 2023

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Leading smart devices provider HONOR Philippines won big time at the Marketing Excellence Awards 2023 on October 13, 2023, taking home a total of five awards – 4 Gold and 1 Silver. The prestigious event was initiated by Marketing-Interactive and the entries were judged by a diverse pool of marketers around the country.

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HONOR Philippines wins a total of five awards at the 

#MarketingExcellenceAwards 2023!

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 From left to right: HONOR Philippines PR Manager Pao Oga, Vice President Stephen Cheng, Brand Manager Joepy Libo-on, and Sr. PR Officer Denis Santos at MEA 2023

“To go up against some of the most established brands in the country and to be chosen as a nominee is an achieviment in itself. We have never expected to win the major awards as this was our first time joining. These awards go to our ever-loyal HONOR fans who inspire us everyday to be better and to do better,” said Stephen Cheng, Vice President of HONOR Philippines.

Banking on the massive success of HONOR X9a 5G, HONOR Philippines won silver in Excellence in Viral Marketing, Gold in Excellence in Content Marketing and Excellence in Experiential Marketing. The tech brand also swept the talent awards bagging Gold in both Marketing Leader of the Year (Stephen Cheng) and Marketing Team of the Year!

Overall, HONOR Philippines was tied with SM Supermalls in second place for the highly-coveted Marketer of the Year Award and was also a finalist to four more categories; Excellence in Brand Strategy, Excellence in Communications/Public Relations, Excellence in Launch Marketing, and Excellence in Social Media Marketing.

HONOR Philippines wins Silver in Excellence in Viral Marketing, Gold in Excellence in Content Marketing, Excellence in Experiential Marketing, Marketing Leader of the Year, and Marketing Team of the Year

Make sure to follow HONOR for more exciting updates and announcements via: 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/.

 

AirAsia Philippines CFO to future leaders: Success is about giving, not gaining

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Success goes beyond the material things in life, and lies in the value of giving, not gaining. Thus said AirAsia Philippines Chief Financial Officer Ray C. Berja in the latest episode of Orange Chair, a social media series by UBX, the Philippines’ leading Open Finance Platform, featuring today’s top thought leaders and influencers.

“There can only be so much to gain and at the end of the day, it’s about sharing your life, and being an inspiration to others”, noted Berja, who was the pioneering Managing Director of airasia Superapp Philippines.

“I think life is all about giving, not gaining. Being successful is not about how much money there is in your bank account, or about how big or how many houses you have, or followers you have in social media. I think success is more than that. Success is the ability to help others, to empower others. It is a long and continuous pursuit in life,” he said.

Berja also advised future leaders to be hungry in “Rs:” Results and Respect.

He said budding leaders should be able to deliver on their promises to their stakeholders, while respecting each person equally – no matter their status in life. Both of which circles back to his Northstar philosophy of “giving not gaining.”

His story started in a small town in Cagayan, where his mother single handedly raised him and ran a humble karinderya to sustain their daily needs. His mother, whom Berja describes as strong and courageous, also served as an important role model in his life and guided him as he grew up.

After graduating from high school from University of St. Louis of Tuguegarao, he entered the Philippine Military Academy but eventually returned home after realizing that it was not the path he wanted to pursue. Wanting to excel in life, and with only P3,000 in his pocket, Berja was inspired to go to Manila, which called out to him as a big city full of possibilities.

In the capital, he initially worked as a striker for police officers. Eventually, as they discovered his proficiency for simple data processing tasks on the computer, they made him do clerical work until he was doing more and more important tasks for higher ranking officials. It was during this time that Berja decided he wanted to pursue a college degree. He eventually earned the title of Certified Public Accountant after passing the board exam and finishing his accountancy degree from Philippine School of Business Administration QC. Ray continued his lifelong pursuit to learn and get better; he completed his MBA from Ateneo Graduate School of Business and Regis University, Diploma in Fintech from Said Business School Oxford University, Certified Management Accountant from Australia, and Certified Financial Consultant from Canada.

Berja’s humble beginnings are integral to who he is as a person and as a professional to this day.

“It taught me a lot about hard work, commitment, and integrity in all pursuits,” he said.

To date, Berja has many awards under his name. He was named FinTech CFO of the Year and Best Aviation CFO of the Global CFO Excellence Awards in 2019 and 2020. He was also included in the inaugural list of Philippines’ Top 30 Leaders on LinkedIn in 2022 and Aspire Top 50 Finance Leaders in SEA. But while he holds his current position as one of the top executives of the world's best low-cost airline, Berja’s journey is unlike any other.

Faith has also been one of his pillars in life. Despite his many responsibilities and his continued success in management and business, he is also a published author. In 2021, he released “Faith and Grace Everyday”, a 365-day devotional walkthrough inspired by his life experiences during the pandemic and his overall journey.

“When you hit the ground so hard, you can only bounce back the highest you ever can. The trust I had in God, it empowered me and helped me do that,” Berja said.

At the end of the day, faith is a central theme in his success story. More than the spiritual aspect, he credits his achievement to his family and all the other people who supported him along the way.

“The good thing is, someone has to guide you. In my journey in life, many people have helped me. Despite my many mistakes and flaws, I had many people who believed in me,” he shared. He also advised aspiring leaders to do the same, and to always give back regardless of where their work can take them.

“You never know, they could be someone someday,” Berja said.

Orange Chair is a Youtube series developed by UBX, the leading Open Finance Platform in the Philippines, which showcases inspiring corporate stories that give audiences business insights, enabling the company to further drive its goal of including everyone.