Personal Collection wins big at 2024 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, listed among PH best employers

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Personal Collection (PC), one of the leading direct selling and consumer goods company, has earned recognitions at the recent 2024 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, demonstrating its dedication to sustainable practices and continued product innovation to better the lives of Filipinos.

Chairman of Environment, Social & Governance Committee Leejay Evangelista

PC bagged a Gold Stevie Award in the Social Impact Company category for its #GreenLifeGreatLife movement, serving as the anchor for its sustainable operations. These practices entail a steadfast commitment to regulatory compliance and strategic innovations in manufacturing and logistics.

Aside from transitioning to biodegradable packaging, PC has been implementing initiatives such as minimizing electricity and water consumption, enhancing distribution efficiency, reducing fuel consumption, and lessening carbon emissions, among others. Moreover, the company has been taking significant steps to manage plastic waste, surpassing its 2023 goal by co-processing over 98 tons of plastic, in compliance with the Philippines’ Extended Producer Responsibility Act of 2022.

Additionally, PC continuously delivers groundbreaking solutions for Filipino families through innovation. This dedication inspired its Bronze Stevie Award for Excellence in Innovation in Consumer Products for its White Dove with DreamScentz™ Technology, its Baby Care Line.

Proven to provide HIMBING-BANGO for babies, the DreamScentz™ Technology incorporated in White Dove is a revolutionary fragrance that is clinically proven to help give longer and more restful sleep.

“We're deeply honored to receive awards for White Dove with DreamScentzTM Technology and our #GreenLifeGreatLife Movement. These recognitions belong to our employees, dealers, partners, and customers. Thank you for believing in our innovative efforts and our mission to make a difference now and for future generations,” Chairman of Environment, Social & Governance Committee Leejay Evangelista said during his acceptance speech at the 2024 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards Night at the Shangri-La The Fort.

Recognized as one of the Philippines’ best employers

As the company advances its eco-friendly practices and innovation, PC simultaneously fosters an inclusive and empowering workplace for every Filipino worker. Recently, PC entered the list of The Philippines’ Best Employers in 2024, conducted by Philippine Daily Inquirer and Statista.

"Part of our values here at PC is people development. We are passionate about helping our employees grow and reach their fullest potential. Because we want them to also reach the "Great Life,” Senior Vice President of HROD and Chief People Officer Ruby Jaucian emphasized.

Dedicated to enhancing the overall employee experience, PC has been implementing initiatives with its people's well-being and growth in mind. These include extending health benefits and group life insurance to employees (including LGBTQIA+), as well as streamlining internal processes for increased efficiency.

The Best Employers list of the Philippine Daily Inquirer in partnership with Statista, assesses employer attractiveness based on tens of thousands of evaluations, opinions from thousands of employees, and scores from hundreds of companies.

To learn more about Personal Collection Direct Selling Inc., visit their:

LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/personalcollection-direct-selling-inc/ Website: https://www.personalcollection.com.ph.

The soon-to-launch realme C65 is certified future-proof

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Its well-rounded features prove that the realme C65 is the only phone you’ll need for years to come

The highly anticipated realme C65 will hit Philippine shelves on June 13.

A standout among other devices in its segment, the realme C65 has a 48-month Fluency Rating and Low Blue Light Certification granted by TÜV Rheinland, a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services.

realme has gone the extra mile with the realme C65, so it's not just an average smartphone - it's a device the Squad can rely on for its solid build quality, innovative features, and sustainable use. Here's why:

It feels brand new even after four years

The realme C65 has completed a series of comprehensive tests to determine its peak capacity. As a result, the TÜV SÜD 48-Month Fluency Rating is a game-changer for those who depend heavily on their devices.

This certification ensures that the realme C65 will maintain its performance when properly cared for, ensuring a smooth user experience for at least four years, even as newer models enter the market.

The Squad can look forward to an enjoyable smartphone experience with fewer crashes and less frequent upgrades, making it a sustainable choice that doesn't compromise performance.

It has Low Blue Light for better eye care

Screen time is virtually unavoidable, exposing individuals to blue light emitted by various devices. According to experts, prolonged exposure can lead to eye strain, disrupted sleep, and visual discomfort.

Luckily, the realme C65 provides a simple solution with its TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification. Compared to standard devices, the realme C65 emits lower levels of blue light, reducing the adverse effects of screen time and making it safer and more comfortable.

It has all the Real Essentials

Real Essentials are realme's latest features that optimize the user experience. These dedicated functions on the realme C65 are tailor-made to enhance and streamline users' ability to maximize their device's capabilities.

The Real Essentials include hands-free Air Gestures controls, a customizable Dynamic Button, interactive Mini Capsule 2.0, Rainwater Smart Touch, a quick and easy Smart Code Scan, Customized Lowest Brightness, AI Boost for performance, and an easy UI interface during Riding Mode.

Together, these innovative features make the realme C65 a versatile smartphone that adapts to any lifestyle, making everyday tasks simpler and more efficient.

A wise investment

The realme C65 is expertly crafted to deliver top-tier, high-quality performance. With its versatile features, this smartphone offers exceptional value for money compared to other devices in its segment.

For savvy shoppers such as Millennials and Gen Zs who prioritize value in every purchase, the realme C65 is a wise investment. It offers the best value for their money and assures a reliable, long-lasting companion for years.

To learn more about realme’s latest updates, visit the realme official website and follow realme on Facebook.

Lifebuoy with Multivitamins+ is your New Bigating Champion!

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As people go out more often, one may be exposed to different germs that may affect one’s health. Thus, proper hygiene is essential in maintaining health and well-being. For one, taking a bath not only cleanses the body but also promotes healthy skin and fights against germs.

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With the risks of stronger germs, Lifebuoy with Multivitamins+ helps boost skin immunity with regular use and provides bigating germ kill action (based on lab test).

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Lifebuoy, a trusted name in hygiene and germ protection, is proud to introduce Lifebuoy with Multivitamins+, their new and improved range of bar soap, body wash, and hand wash formulated to become every Filipino family's bigating champion against germs, even stronger germs. With regular use, it helps boost skin immunity with its multivitamin formula including Vitamins B3, C, and E for bigating germ kill action (based on lab test), all at an affordable price.

“Using ordinary soap may no longer be enough to help protect yourself against today’s evolving germs,” said Lifebuoy Brand Manager Anthony Chiang. “Lifebuoy with Multivitamins+ is your bigatin champion that not only helps you stay clean and fresh, but helps to enhance your skin immunity and helps to protect it from germs.”

Lifebuoy aims to help families experience their new bigatin champion against germs. Lifebuoy with Multivitamins+ 100g Antibacterial Soap bars is now available in supermarkets nationwide at SRP Php 42 for singles and Php 108.35 for triple packs. 

For more information, visit Lifebuoy’s official Facebook Page.

Capturing Moments, Connecting Communities: HUAWEI Holds XMAGE Exhibit Featuring Photos Shot by the HUAWEI Pura 70 Series

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After much anticipation on its latest line of smartphones, as well as taking the number 1 spot in DXOMark’s 2024 rankings*HUAWEI Philippines has kicked things off with a bang with the first sales of its newest Pura 70 Series.

To celebrate this milestone, HUAWEI is hosting nationwide mall exhibits, giving customers the opportunity to experience the imaging prowess of the HUAWEI Pura 70 Series firsthand.

Be transformed through Pura

HUAWEI's Pura 70 Series stands out in the mobile industry with cutting-edge camera technology, offering features like Ultra Speed Snapshot and Ultra Lighting Macro Telephoto camera modules for professional-grade portraits. The minimalist triangular frame design and bold aesthetic choices, including the new pink color of the Pura 70 and the starry pattern of the Pura 70 Ultra, reflect HUAWEI's commitment to innovation and style. The series guarantees bright, crisp, and vivid photos, embodying both tech innovation and sophistication.

Three malls celebrating one smartphone icon

The SM Megamall exhibition will be held at the Fashion Hall from June 7-9, 2024. This event will offer an interactive experience to its guests, as they’ll receive a special passport with tasks and will be rewarded with exciting freebies and prizes upon completion. In Visayas, the exhibition at SM Cebu, located at the lower ground main hall, will run for two weeks beginning June 1, 2024, and focuses on showcasing the Pura 70 Series' stylish designs, customizable interface, and industry-leading camera technology. Similarly, Davao’s exhibit at the ground floor of SM Davao’s Annex building features the same program as in Cebu’s event, but also gives a 5% discount on cash purchases along with a complimentary gift.

An exhibit filled with “moments”

As a prominent and highly-marketed feature of the phones, the exhibits in each of the three malls will showcase the diverse collection of photographs captured using the Pura 70 Series lineup. The exhibit, titled “Heartwarming Moments”, features shots from landscapes captured from far away to portraits shot up close, and highlighted different “moments” promoted by the Pura narrative, namely moments of time, smile, beauty, and discovery. The photos being featured were carefully selected from different entities like Fotomoto, Manila Bulletin, Vogue Philippines, and even from HUAWEI’s community of tech enthusiasts, photographers, and avid fans.

Thanks to XMAGE technology, when combined together, each of the moments weave together a unique and heartwarming story, commonly found in everyday life, and to capture the world in its most stunning version. It encourages Pura users to go beyond exploration and instead find discovery through stories and connections. To kickstart their Pura journey, they can start by dropping by any of the mall exhibits to check out all of the phone series’ functional and aesthetic features.

Witness the power of Pura

The Pura 70 Series is now available nationwide through HUAWEI’s physical and online stores, and users are encouraged to act now if they want to experience firsthand what these phones have to offer. To learn more about the Huawei Pura 70, the Huawei Pura 70 Pro, and the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra, visit Huawei’s official website or social media accounts (Facebook | Instagram).

20 years of BDO ShopMore Mastercard: MORE Rewards, MORE Fun!

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BDO Unibank celebrates the 20th anniversary of BDO ShopMore Mastercard by relaunching it with exciting new benefits and three new vibrant card designs, which applicants can choose from when they sign up.

Made from 100% recycled plastic, the new and improved BDO ShopMore Mastercard offers more rewards for more fun, such as:

• · FREE Membership Fee on the first year
• · 250 Welcome Bonus Peso Points after the first purchase
• · 2x Peso Points from everyday everywhere purchases
• · Extra Cashback instant savings, and year-round exclusive deals from in-store and online purchases from select partners*
• · Discounts on dining and food deliveries from select partners*
• · Buy Now, Pay Later deals from over 20,000 stores with 0% interest

*Terms and Conditions apply

“Enhancing BDO ShopMore Mastercard is our way of thanking our loyal clients and inviting new ones to enjoy its benefits,” said Ma. Nannette R. Regala, BDO Senior Vice President and Head of Consumer Banking Group Marketing. “For two decades, BDO ShopMore Mastercard has been an indispensable shopping partner for many Filipinos. With a simple dip, tap, or using BDO Pay scan-to-pay, it has allowed users to bring home essential items that make their lives more convenient and rewarding.”

As the market also shifted to digital payments, ShopMore Mastercard cardholders have come to experience the safety and convenience of online shopping through trusted apps and websites. Cardholders can benefit from year-round offers from BDO’s partnerships with top eCommerce platforms such as Lazada, Shopee, GrabFood, and foodpanda to name a few, and enjoy discounts with restaurants offering as much as 50% off. It’s definitely a more colorful and more fun shopping experience as ShopMore Mastercard cardholders can also choose from different installment options that fit their budget and lifestyle.

They can also use it abroad; BDO ShopMore Mastercard is accepted in over 20 million locations in around 275 countries and territories.

In commemoration of its two decades in the market, BDO is setting up booths in SM Megamall (Mega Fashion Hall) on May 28, SM Seaside City Cebu (Mountain Wing) on June 21, and SM North Edsa (The Block Event Area) on August 8 for clients and mall-goers to rediscover and appreciate BDO ShopMore Mastercard’s benefits and rewards.

Experience More Rewards, More Fun with the all-new BDO ShopMore Mastercard. Get yours today! Visit the ShopMore booths or apply online at www.bdo.com.ph/mc-shopmore.