Capturing 2023: Memorable moments with vivo phones

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Discover the heartfelt stories of Filipinos in 2023, as they share their most cherished memories captured through vivo smartphones. From new releases like the vivo V29 5G and vivo Y36 to earlier models, these devices have become storytellers of Filipinos' lives.

Immortalizing Holiday celebrations with loved ones

Ella Tamayo from Pasig City used her vivo V29 5G to capture the joy of welcoming 2024 with loved ones on New Year's Eve. The vivid snapshot made that moment unforgettable.

Jergens Alvarez from Laguna also shared a photo taken during Noche Buena, when she felt thankful for being at home for Christmas.

Jay Ilagan from Laguna chose the vivo Y36 to capture the essence of family bonding during New Year's Eve. The vivo Y36 perfectly preserved the togetherness of that special moment.

In 2023, vivo introduced cutting-edge smartphones, including the vivo V29 5G and vivo Y36.

vivo V29 5G in Magic Maroon

vivo Y36 in Glitter Aqua

These devices, equipped with advanced camera features, proved instrumental in preserving the most cherished moments for users like Ella and Jay.

Timeless memories with earlier vivo models

Even with earlier vivo models, users created lasting memories. Jonas Apatan used the vivo V21e to take a photo during their first Luzon trip as a family, emphasizing the enduring quality of vivo phones.

Jose Ma. Enriquez, using the vivo Y95, immortalized his Christmas decorations, showcasing how vivo phones document personal achievements and creative endeavors.

"I just love this photo because I was able to decorate our home with my best handmade Christmas decorations," Jose shared.

Chadz Antonio, a #vivo4Christmas Instagram winner, shared his extraordinary Christmas journey to Siquijor Island with the vivo V15 Pro. The device not only captured his moments but also inspired him to blend work and travel, making 2023 an unforgettable adventure.

Chadz said, "This trip made me eager to explore more in 2024, learn about new cultures, try different foods, and keep this incredible journey going. Remembering this adventure fills me with joy, and I'm thankful to vivo V15 Pro for capturing these priceless moments that mean so much to me."

vivo smartphones are truly enablers of cherished memories. As Filipinos continue to use vivo to capture and share their special moments, these devices play a vital role in preserving the essence of their lives.

Explore, capture, and relive – vivo ensures that every moment becomes a memorable story. Get the latest vivo vivo V29 Series 5G or a budget-friendly Y Series phone on vivo website, Shopee, Lazada, TikTok, or vivo concept stores, kiosks, and dealers nationwide.

‘Big Winner Ka Sa Petron’ Engine Oils Promo

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Attention, motorists, gearheads, and thrill-seekers! Get ready to rev your engines and fuel your dreams because Petron Corporation, the undisputed industry leader, is dropping a first-ever engine oils promo. Mark your calendars from January 8 to June 30, 2024, because the ‘Big Winner Ka Sa Petron’ Engine Oils Promo is roaring into action!

Here’s what’s waiting for you at participating Petron service stations, Car Care Centers, auto supplies, auto repair shops, and other retail outlets nationwide:

· Win BIG with every purchase of PETRON REV-X and PETRON BLAZE RACING Engine Oils. These top-tier lubricants, trusted by champions, are your ticket to a pot of incredible prizes, as follows:

· 50 lucky winners will drive away with a cool Php 10,000 worth of fuel, loaded onto their Petron Value Cards! Fill up your tank and your wallet with this exciting reward.

· Two grand prize winners will bring home the ultimate joyride — a brand-new Toyota Vios 1.3 E CVT! Imagine cruising in style and comfort, knowing your fortune came from caring for your car with Petron’s top-tier engine oils.

This is your chance to win big while giving your engine the best care. PETRON REV-X and PETRON BLAZE RACING Engine Oils are formulated with cutting-edge technology to deliver outstanding performance, protection, and fuel efficiency. So, not only are you giving your car the TLC it deserves, you’re also putting yourself in the running for incredible prizes.

Here's how to join:

Step 1. PURCHASE. Buy Petron Rev-X or Petron Blaze Racing engine oil with a promo sticker. Participating products are 1-liter, 4-liter, and 6-liter sizes, with a corresponding sticker entry.

Step 2. PEEL, TAKE A PHOTO, SCAN QR. To officially enter the raffle, peel off the tamper-proof sticker to find the 8-digit unique alphanumeric code. Take a photo of the sticker with its unique code, then scan the QR code to go to the promo microsite: https://onlinepromo.petron.com/PEOP/PromoDetails.

Step 3. ENTER DETAILS. In the promo microsite, enter your details with the unique alphanumeric code from your sticker. Attach the photo of the sticker with the unique code.

Step 4. Sit back and wait for the monthly draws. There will be a total of 50 winners of Php 10,000 worth of fuel via PVC points, with a grand prize draw for the Toyota Vios 1.3 E CVT in April and July.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Show your engines some love and fire up your dreams with the Big Winner Ka Sa Petron Promo.

Filipinos increase adoption of online-to-offline dining solutions: Grab 2023 Report

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• The Grab Food & Grocery Trends 2023 report sheds light on the evolving consumer behavior on delivery apps in the post-pandemic era

• Among the highlights of the report is the growing dependence of Filipinos on delivery apps to discover restaurants and stores.

Grab recently published the Southeast Asia (SEA) Food and Grocery Trends 2023 report, identifying trends and shifts in how consumers are ordering food and groceries online in the post-pandemic era. The report found that while Filipino consumers are ordering more than before, they are increasingly relying on the GrabFood platform for more than just deliveries.

Combining survey insights from Southeast Asian food and grocery delivery users as well as data insights from Grab’s platform, the report found that consumer food journeys are shifting to a blend of online and offline experiences. Amid the resurgence of dine-in culture, 9 out of 10 consumers surveyed said they prefer food and grocery brands with an integrated online-to-offline (O2O) experience. This was demonstrated by solutions like Self Pick-Up and Dine-In, whose contribution to Grab Philippines’ Total Order Volume increased by 3.6x from 2021 to 2023. Furthermore, 94% of Grab users say they read reviews on the app; 60% pre-purchased vouchers online; and more than half placed their orders digitally at tables in restaurants.

“The everyday food journey of Filipino eaters has significantly evolved in the post-pandemic environment. GrabFood now takes on a new role, catering to the demand for a convenient experience that transcends on-demand deliveries. We remain dedicated to innovating solutions that enable our merchant-partners to seamlessly interact with our highly active userbase, enabling them to efficiently adapt to ever-changing consumer behavior,” said Grab Philippines Director for Deliveries Greg Camacho.

Another captivating finding from the report is that a staggering 89% of Filipino Grab users use the app to discover new restaurants and stores they have never tried before. Food delivery apps are now the second most popular way Filipinos are discovering new F&B outlets – ahead of social networks like Instagram, friends and family, and even food blogs.

The report also highlighted the following consumer trends and recommendations for food and mart merchants:

• Filipinos Go Big for Christmas: Filipinos do love the holidays, especially Christmas. The trends report shows that GrabFood orders increase gradually starting as early as two weeks before the beloved celebration. Topping the list of top items ordered are catering sets, whole cakes, bakery and pastries, and frozen yogurt.

• Subscriptions drive more and larger orders: GrabUnlimited subscribers spend 3.1x more per month and order 2.4x more frequently per month compared to non-subscribers.

• Don’t overlook the Merienda opportunity: While lunch may be the most popular time for orders, Merienda orders between 3 to 6pm have the highest basket value, as people tend to order snacks in groups. In fact, 87% of Filipinos said they are likely to snack during this time.

• Growing eco-consciousness: 44% of consumers in the Philippines say they are willing to pay more for sustainable brands, and 96% are more likely to support brands with sustainable practices. As consumers make more eco-conscious choices, brands can get a headstart by reducing packaging, whether by removing extra layers, or opting for natural materials such as banana leaves.

• Savory Food Top List of Most Popular Orders: In 2023, Filipinos enjoyed an array of tantalizing flavors, with burgers, chicken sandwiches, fried chicken, and pasta reigning as the top orders on GrabFood. Nevertheless, sweets continue to attract interest among foodies, with cakes, milk tea, and coffee securing their spots in the top 5 most-searched items.

• Group Orders on the rise with more workers back in the office: Group Orders on Grab were 1.6x higher in the first half of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. Most popular at lunchtime and for deliveries to workplaces, merchants can tap into this office lunch crowd by offering bundled deals during this peak time.

Grab continues to find ways to improve merchant discovery on the app and deliver more value to GrabFood and GrabMart users. This includes a revamped Group Order experience with new functionality such as bill-splitting and Dine-In Deals that allow consumers to discover new restaurants and pre-purchase attractive in-store deals.

Camacho adds that the latest trends report is one of the many efforts of Grab to share actionable insights with its merchant-partners in a bid to help them better understand their customers and make data-backed decisions for operations efficiency and consumer satisfaction.

Lenovo Unleashes AI-Powered Creativity and Productivity Devices and Solutions at CES 2024

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Lenovo™ strengthens its portfolio and vision of AI for All with AI PCs and other powerful innovations

At the recently held CES® 2024, Lenovo unveiled a lineup of more than 40 new devices and solutions powered by AI. Furthering the company’s vision of AI for All, Lenovo’s latest offerings include new PC innovations across Lenovo’s Yoga™, ThinkBook™, ThinkPad™, ThinkCentre™, and Legion™ sub-brands that will revolutionize the user experience for both consumers and businesses.

Supercharging Creativity with AI

Lenovo showcased its latest repertoire of Yoga AI laptops that supercharge the creative process, a tablet that invites users to play and learn, IdeaPad™ laptops designed for the everyday user, and peripherals for the modern world.

Ushering in a new era, Lenovo’s newest lineup of Microsoft Windows 11 LenovoYoga laptops come with Lenovo Yoga Creator Zone, an exclusive new software for creators, artists, and anybody looking to harness the power of generative AI while still keeping simplicity, privacy, and security in mind. As an imagination spark plug, Lenovo Yoga Creator Zone offers image generation, which transforms text-based descriptions or even sketches into stunning visuals without complex prompts, codes, or setups. Users simply type whatever they want to see, and the system instantly creates a visual representation.

Headlining the new generation of Lenovo Yoga laptops are the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i (16”, 9) and the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 (14”, 9), designed for creators with uncompromising standards, both premium laptops are MIL-STD-810H1 rated and are packed with cutting-edge components, including the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors and a physical Lenovo AI Core Chip. Both models also feature a Copilot key, which harnesses the capabilities of AI to deliver relevant answers, summarize emails, generate images, and more.

Rounding out the Lenovo Yoga family are also four additional new laptops. For portability, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (14”, 9) is a thin and light Intel Evo™ edition premium laptop powered by Intel Core Ultra Processors and a WUXGA OLED screen. For content creation, the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i (14”,9) and Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 (14”,9) are creator laptops equipped with an option of Intel Core Ultra Processors or up to an AMD Ryzen™ 7 8845HS processor, up to NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 4050 Laptop GPU with NVIDIA Studio validation, and a PureSight Pro LCD or OLED 3K screen.

For the wow factor, the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i (13″, 9), whose predecessor was the world’s first full-size dual-screen OLED laptop3, can now be powered by Intel’s new Core Ultra Processors, a PureSight OLED 2.8K screen, and a rotating Bowers & Wilkins® soundbar. Last but not least are the new Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 (16”, 9) and Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 (14”, 9) convertible laptops that give creators on the go quick access to tools that complement their creativity.

Made for entertainment but designed for learning, the Lenovo Tab M11 tablet is the go-to “me time” device for students, movie connoisseurs, and budding artists. Equipped with the Lenovo Tab Pen, a handy stylus that delivers an uncompromised writing, drawing, and scribbling experience, the tablet comes preloaded with premium software that enhances usability: Nebo® to convert handwriting into text, MyScript® Calculator 2 to solve equations and functions in real-time, and WPS Office to easily view and edit documents.

For more details about these new Yoga and Lenovo Tab announcements, visit the press release in Lenovo’s CES 2024 Press Kit.

New Wave of Productive and Creative Power

Under a Lenovo AI Now solution umbrella, Lenovo is continuing the development of a personalized AI solution designed to enable end-user interaction on the keyboard and through natural language. The provisionally named Lenovo AI Now Personal Assistant delivers personalized interactive experiences based on a user’s on-device knowledge base.

The AI Assistant will streamline workflows and enhance collaboration in a more personal and immersive manner. Using natural language, users will be able to check and change common settings such as display or performance, search and summarize emails and documents, create meeting invitations, and merge live cameras and avatars during video conferencing. Lenovo AI Now Personal Assistant will begin rollout in the first half of 2024 in China.

On top of this, Lenovo also showcased two unique proof-of-concept devices at CES: the Mechanical Energy Harvesting Combo and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 SPE.

Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 SPE

The Mechanical Energy Harvesting Combo uses mechanical movement and solar irradiation to power a mouse and a keyboard, eliminating the need for external charging. The product also supports both Bluetooth® and 2.4G wireless connection modes, ensuring easy connectivity with multiple devices.

Meanwhile, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 SPE leverages E Ink Prism™ technology where users can customize the exterior cover in various patterns, creating a unique notebook appearance. This concept supports up to one thousand different images, allowing users to express their personalities too.

Intel-powered PC Experiences

The new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon, ThinkPad X1 2-in-1, and IdeaPad Pro 5i are powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra processors to deliver optimal power efficiency, performance, and immersive experiences. Dedicated AI acceleration support will help users embrace new experiences and enhance efficiency in work and play, including capabilities enabled by Copilot in Windows. Designed to offer users the most comprehensive PC experiences yet, these units will help users embrace a new generation of AI computing.

Gaming Redefined

Lenovo’s new gaming ecosystem debuted at CES 2024 with Microsoft Windows 11-based PCs, peripherals, software, and services that deliver on power, thermals, graphics, AI-powered advantages, and the freedom to build the ultimate system to game. The new PC portfolio includes the following new 9th generation Lenovo Legion 16-inch gaming laptops and towers:

• The Lenovo Legion 7i (16”, 9), Lenovo Legion 5i (16”, 9), and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (16”, 9) are for gamers who need a laptop that can handle their favorite games as well as their STEM apps.

• The Lenovo Legion 9i (16”, 9) is for those who will settle for nothing less than the best in their gaming and content creation pursuits.

• The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (16”, 9) and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (16”, 9) are for gamers who need the ultimate in FPS, style, and screen.

• Lenovo Legion Tower 7i and Legion Tower 5i are for those who need the extra horsepower of a top-tier gaming tower PC.

Also new this year are the Lenovo LOQ™ 15IRX9, Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9I, Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9, and Lenovo LOQ 15AHP9 laptops and Lenovo LOQ Tower 17IRR9 for gamers beginning their journey up the leaderboards.

At the core of this new gaming lineup is the family of Lenovo’s proprietary hardware AI chips—called LA AI chips – and the advantages they bring to both Lenovo Legion and Lenovo LOQ gaming laptops. This year’s LA AI chips are mightier than ever, enabling Lenovo Legion and Lenovo LOQ laptops to achieve even higher FPS, increased power efficiency, and more. With this new selection of gaming laptops, the new Lenovo gaming ecosystem lets gamers choose the exact setup they need to achieve gaming greatness and reach their ‘impossible.’

Unleash Your Inner Shine with Pantene Nourished Shine Shampoo

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Embrace the Power of Pantene for Hair that Radiates Confidence

We've all been there – struggling with dull, lifeless hair that leaves us feeling far from our best selves. Your hair plays a pivotal role in how you present yourself to the world, and it's time to take charge of those locks. With Pantene Nourished Shine Shampoo which revolutionizes haircare solutions with its micro pro-vitamin formula, it promises to bring out the best in your hair and boost your confidence to new heights.

Sometimes, all it takes is one small change to make a big difference in our lives. For many of us, that change begins with our hair. As we welcome the year 2024, you have the power to take charge and choose what’s best for you, especially the hair treatment that you deserve. This year, let your hair shine as brightly as your aspirations and let Pantene be your secret to unlocking a world of endless confidence and beauty.

Why Settle for Less?

When it comes to our hair, we should never settle for less than perfection. We deserve to shine and feel confident every single day, especially as we step into a new year. Dull and lifeless hair can affect our overall confidence, making us feel less capable of conquering the world. That's where Pantene Nourished Shine comes in – it's here to help you unleash your inner shine.

The Pantene Difference: Nourishment from Within

Pantene Nourished Shine Shampoo is not just another shampoo; it's a haircare revolution. Unlike ordinary shampoos, Pantene harnesses the power of micro-pro-vitamins to nourish and strengthen your hair from within, making it smooth and shiny on the outside. No more relying on luck for good hair days – with Pantene, you can count on it.

Confidence that Shines

When you choose Pantene Nourished Shine, you're choosing to be the best version of yourself. Our nourishing formula doesn't just make your hair look good; it empowers you to face each day with confidence. Say goodbye to dull hair and hello to the radiant, healthy shine you've always wanted.

Stop Settling – Choose the Best for You

As we step into the new year, let's make a resolution – to stop settling for anything less than the best, especially when it comes to our hair. Pantene Nourished Shine is your trusted companion on this journey to achieving the confidence you truly deserve. No longer shall your hair hold you back; instead, choose Pantene and embrace the promise of making every day a remarkable hair day.

Pantene's dedication to delivering superior haircare solutions aligns seamlessly with Procter & Gamble (P&G) Philippines' vision to positively impact the lives of Filipinos by consistently offering high-quality products. Together, P&G Philippines and Pantene strive to empower individuals, ensuring they not only look their best but also feel confident in their own skin.

Embrace the power of Pantene Nourished Shine Shampoo and experience the transformation for yourself. Make great hair days more predictable by using Pantene Nourished Shine for ultimately smooth and shiny hair. Remember: it's not luck, it's Pantene!