August 1, 2024

Gamerpact Esports Crowned Champions at the realme Mobile Legends Cup Season 8 Finals

The realme Mobile Legends Cup (RMC) successfully concluded its eighth season at the Glorietta 4 Activity Center on July 20. Powered by the realme GT 6, Gamerpact Esports has risen to the occasion, leaving Minerva Esports defeated in an intense best-of-5 series and claiming the championship title.

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           RMC Grand Finals sees Gamerpact Esports defeating Minerva Esports 3-1 Standing

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Epic Showdown and Championship Victory

The finals were a testament to skill and strategy, with Minerva Esports taking the initial lead by winning Game 1. However, Gamerpact Esports demonstrated resilience and perseverance by securing victories with their strategic use of defensive items that not only helped them withstand incoming damages but also enabled them to maintain a strong presence in the next three games and win the series by a 3-1 landslide. This triumph earned them the grand prize of P500,000 and a realme GT 6 smartphone for each team member. Meanwhile, 2nd placer Minerva Esports did not go home empty-handed as the team walked away with a P200,000 reward and a realme 12 Pro+ 5G for each player.

An additional award was given to Aezu of Gamerpact Esports, who delivered an outstanding performance throughout the series, earning him the finals’ Most Valuable Player of the game and an additional cash prize of P100,000.

Exciting All-Star Showmatch and Grand Finale

Adding to the excitement, the RMC Grand Finals featured a thrilling show match featuring the MLBB M5 World Champions and MSC 2024 Grand Finalists, Falcons AP Bren, and professional esports players H2WO, Ch4knu, Benthings, Oheb, and Wise. This fun-filled match featured numerous power-ups given by the community members who participated during the RMC Season 8 Squad Nights, keeping the audience engaged and entertained.

The event concluded on a high note with a live performance by the famous artist Al James, whose music brought energy and celebration to the rest of the evening.

realme GT 6 and Brand Partners

The recently concluded realme Mobile Legends Cup Season 8 was powered by the realme GT 6, ensuring top-notch performance and experience for all participants. The event was presented by Hybreed Philippines as the official merchandise partner, Gong Cha as the official beverage partner, SteelSeries as the official gaming headphone partner, and Home Credit as the official installment partner of realme GT 6.

For those who missed the realme Mobile Legends Cup Season 8 Grand Finals, the full event live stream is up on realme’s official Facebook page. The Squad can catch up on all the highlights and excitement of the tournament.

Experience the power-packed realme GT 6 with 12GB+256GB storage in Fluid Silver and Razor Green variants for P34,999 SRP. Grab yours today at select realme stores and enjoy monthly installments up to 18 months, starting at P1,489, with as low as 0% interest via Home Credit nationwide. Alternatively, the Squad can also shop online via realme’s official TikTok Shop or Lazada.

July 30, 2024

Ever Bilena conducts free make-up workshop for COMELEC employees

Ever Bilena Cosmetics Inc. (EBCI) continues to strengthen its mission of empowering people to lead beautiful lives as it recently held a free professional make-up tutorial for Commission on Elections (COMELEC) employees at Chairman’s Hall, Palacio del Gobernador in Intramuros.

COMELEC personnel department director IV Margaret C. Ching, office of the secretary director IV Consuelo B. Diola, Ever Bilena’s Petchie O. Ombrosa, Mary Jane Orosa, Martin Orosa, COMELEC commissioner Socorro B. Inting, and Atty. Lia Badillo.

The make-up workshop is also in line with COMELEC’s continuous efforts to enhance the personal and professional development of its personnel, and to build an empowered customer service base to better serve the public.

COMELEC employees receive professional makeup tutorial for an empowered customer service

The make-up workshop includes the fundamentals of makeup application, from basic skincare to an introduction to the different products so the employees can enhance their everyday makeup routine.

The fun and engaging session ended with employees receiving their make-up certificates along with free make-up products from Ever Bilena.

Holiday Packages, now for the first time, affordable for all Filipinos


Holiday Factory, UAE’s leading tour operator, launches in the Philippines and aims to revolutionize the travel industry.

Holiday Packages for Filipinos at Half the market rate! Holiday Factory is offering Filipino travelers a chance to experience amazing holidays at half the market rate coupled with high service standards. This means travelers can now get more for less!

“To celebrate the launch as the first tour operator, Holiday Factory is hosting a Mega Giveaway of 100 holiday packages to 100 lucky Filipinos. Everyone can participate for Free by registering on www.holidayfactory.phsays Sandra Daemmrich, General Manager at Holiday Factory.

This award-winning, online tour operator carries out bulk purchasing of flight tickets, hotel room nights, and other services, allowing them to pass on significant savings to their customers, ensuring they receive the best possible deal.

“Research on the Philippines market indicates that more than 1/3 of the population is seeking affordable holidays but is underserved due to the lack of real tour operators. That's why Holiday Factory is entering the market as the first real package tour operator,” says Hakan Bakar, Business Development Director- International Markets at Holiday Factory. "With us, holiday packages are now affordable for everyone."

Therefore, Holiday Factory is all set to revolutionize the travel industry in the Philippines by making a grand entrance offering exciting local and international destinations.

Among the standout offers is a package to Boracay for just PHP 3,699. This package, like all Holiday Factory packages, always includes return flights, hotel accommodations, return airport-to-hotel transfers, travel insurance, airport welcome, tour guide and more. International destinations like Dubai, Hong Kong and many others are also available at similarly attractive rates.

Customers can easily book these packages online by visiting www.holidayfactory.ph making the entire process easy and hassle-free as a one-stop-shop.

In Europe, the USA, and some Asian countries, most leisure travelers prefer package tour operators for their cost-effectiveness and comprehensive service offerings. Now, for the first time, Holiday Factory is bringing this esteemed western tourism model and high standards to the Philippines.

Today, Holiday Factory proudly becomes the first true package tour operator in the country. Filipino travelers can now effortlessly book their dream vacations with unmatched ease and affordability. Welcome to a new era of holidays. Welcome to Holiday Factory.

For more information, visit our website at www.holidayfactory.ph .



Stay Connected this Back-to-School Season with Home Credit’s Top Smartphones


Smartphones now play an essential role in students’ lives, serving as portable companions that keep them connected with classmates and teachers, up to date with school activities, and even equipped for basic tasks like researching, note-taking, accessing digital textbooks, and many more, anytime and anywhere.
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Discover remarkable sulit-skwela smartphones, perfect for on-the-go productivity
this upcoming academic year, with 0% interest deals
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With such use, students need to have reliable smartphones they can depend on every day. Home Credit Philippines, the country’s leading consumer finance company, understands this need and now offers its Sulit-Skwela 0% interest deals on top-quality smartphones this back-to-school season until September 30, 2024.

Available in flexible installments from six to 18 months, this offer makes it easy to upgrade students’ pocket-sized devices to help them thrive academically.

Designed with remarkable features for effortless performance, here are Home Credit’s top smartphone picks for the upcoming back-to-school season.

Stay updated with school activities with Samsung A55 5G 256GB/8GB, Awesome Lilac
One of the best smartphones to upgrade to this academic year is the Samsung A55 5G. This device supports 5G connectivity to allow students to stay easily updated on schoolwork and activities while they communicate seamlessly with classmates and teachers. It is built with an octa-core processor and 8GB of RAM for effortless multitasking, and it boasts 256GB of internal capacity for larger space on relevant documents and educational apps.

This Samsung device is also equipped with a 5000mAh battery that can last up to two days, ensuring enough power for students during school. It comes with a 32MP front camera and a triple-rear camera setup, consisting of a 50MP main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide camera, and a 5MP macro camera for crystal-clear photos of school tasks or events. Additionally, its 6.6-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display offers incredible visuals for all phone activities.

Experience smooth performance with Apple iPhone 13 128GB, Pink
Next on Home Credit’s top sulit-skwela smartphone picks is the Apple iPhone 13. Equipped with an A15 Bionic Chip processor complemented by its 5G connectivity, this device offers fast performance for communication and other tasks relevant to students. This is powered by a 3240mAh battery capable of providing long-lasting power, equivalent to 75 hours of music playback, ensuring extended use for students.

Other notable features include a remarkable camera system with a 12MP front camera and 12MP wide and ultra-wide rear cameras. It also has an IP68 rating to protect it from water and dust for enhanced durability and longevity. With 128GB of internal capacity, it can give ample storage for students’ needs.

Keep connected this back-to-school season with realme 12+ 5G 256/8GB, Navigator Beige
The realme 12+ 5G is another excellent option to consider when upgrading students’ smartphones. It is packed with a MediaTek Dimensity 7050 5G chipset to deliver efficient everyday performance while ensuring a reliable connection for students. With a sizable 5000mAh battery, it supports a 67W SUPERVOOC fast charging feature that can power up the battery from 1% to 50% in just 19 minutes for lesser device downtime, allowing students to stay connected always.

It also features 8GB of RAM for smoother navigation of applications and 256GB of storage for bigger capacity. Showcasing a 6.67-inch screen, the realme 12+ 5G offers a 1080x2400 resolution for detailed and vibrant visuals. It also has an IP54 dust and water resistance rating for a longer device lifespan.

Follow school updates with Honor X9b 5G 256GB/12GB
For additional options, there is also the Honor X9b 5G available through Home Credit. This impressive device can keep students updated on school happenings with its next-level performance in connectivity and multitasking, thanks to its Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor supporting 5G capability and 12GB of RAM. It is also built with a 5800mAh battery, which can give up to 19 hours of video streaming, for reliable power wherever students go.

This Honor device boasts 256GB of capacity, along with a 12MP selfie shooter, and triple back cameras, including 108MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, and 2MP macro. Weighing 185g, it has a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2652x1200, providing stunning visuals.

Remain informed with school tasks with Vivo Y100 4G 256GB/8GB, Breeze Green
Completing the list of best smartphones for students this back-to-school season is the Vivo Y100 4G. This device houses a Snapdragon 685 4G platform for efficient performance to meet students’ needs. It carries a 5000mAh battery that can last up to 16.6 hours of viewing videos and is equipped with 80W flash charge technology that charges the device up to 80% in just 30 minutes, which students can rely on for a quick power-up.

The Vivo Y100 4G includes 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage for enhanced performance. Its camera setup is impressive, featuring an 8MP front camera and a 50MP main camera, accompanied by a 2MP bokeh camera. The device also boasts a 6.67-inch screen with a resolution of 2400x1080, providing students with a high-quality viewing experience when using the device.

With the back-to-school season fast approaching, now is the perfect time to upgrade students’ smartphones to ensure they stay connected and updated throughout the academic year. Make the most of Home Credit’s Sulit-Skwela offer on these excellent smartphones to enjoy 0% interest deals valid until September 30, 2024.

Don’t forget to visit Shoppingmall.ph to check out the specifications of these incredible smartphones. Download the My Home Credit Loan App for fast pre-approval. Interested customers can also approach a Home Credit sales representative at any partner store.

To know more about the latest updates from Home Credit Philippines, visit its official website, www.homecredit.ph. You may also follow its official Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. Customers are also encouraged to download the My Home Credit App on Google Play to learn more about the latest promos and see what’s new in Shoppingmall.ph. 

Protect your device with the Home Credit Protect Device Protection plan. It covers repairs and replacements for accidental and liquid damage, plus, it extends your warranty by one year after the manufacturer’s warranty period ends. Enjoy the convenience of door-to-door pick-up and delivery for device repair or replacement services at no extra cost! Just add the Home Credit Protect Device Protection plan to your installments so you can enjoy peace of mind for up to two years for as low as P3 per day.

Home Credit Philippines is a financing company duly licensed and supervised by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

July 29, 2024

Review: Beautiful and impressive, smartphone vivo V30e


I got the chance to experience and exlpore this smartphone - vivo V30e. I have review includes my observations on the design, display quality, performance, camera quality with sample pictures, and battery life.

vivo phones are known for their impressive camera systems, capturing stunning photos and videos with ease. Vivo phones are also known for their competitive pricing, delivering remarkable value for the features they offer.


The vivo V30e

The vivo V30e is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor. It’s a power-efficient chip that uses the 4nm process making it powerful without using too much battery life.

It comes in a single storage variant with 8GB of physical RAM and 256GB of storage space.

The vivo V30e is equipped with a 50 Megapixel main camera that uses a SONYIMX882 image sensor. The vivo V30 is with the signature Aura Light 3.0 feature.

The vivo V30e runs the latest FunTouch OS 14 layered atop Android 14 out of the box. The phone comes with several customisation options and pre-installed apps other than Google’s. There is Vivo’s own app store called V-Appstore, a browser, a cleanup utility and a security scanner called iManager. In addition, it includes popular third-party apps as well such as Netflix, Snapchat, PhonePe, Facebook and LinkedIn, which are removable

What’s in the box

Inside the vivo V30e box, the smartphone along with a FREE transparent phone case, the 44W fast charger, USB type-C cable, SIM ejector tool and a couple of documentations.


Design and Display

The vivo V30e 5G is impressively slim smartphone, comes in two color choices – Coco Brown and Cloud White. Beautiful design with gem-cut camera ring and curved edges. The handset is 7.65mm thin and weighs 179 grams.

I have the Cloud White color variant of the device and it has this velvety texture at the back.

Processor

Experience vivo V30e: Qualcomm Snapdragon® 6 Gen 1, up to 8GB+256GB, impressive 5500mAh, and a vibrant 6.78inch AMOLED display

Performance

Camera

Mobile photography is a whole new type or style of photography that has emerged as a result of significant advances in smartphone cameras.

The camera setup promises cutting-edge technology and high-quality optics to deliver exceptional results across various shooting scenarios.

In practical use, the vivo V30 is great in capturing intricate details, vibrant colors, and accurate skin tones, making it ideal for photography. Whether capturing close-up details with the macro lens, expansive scenes with the ultra-wide lens, or stunning portraits with the main and telephoto cameras, this setup promises to take mobile photography a notch higher in terms of quality.

This camera phone where you will have a Triple camera setup of 50 MP + 8 MP sensors at the back of your new V30e and a single 32 MP selfie lens with a bright LED flash on the front to capture self-portraits and videos. Vivo V30e's a massive 6.67-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display that delivers a sharp resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a smooth refresh rate of 120 hertz. 


vivo V30 is the most affordable Aura Portrait Master 3.0 device.

Gaming: Will get more on the performance on the mobile gaming part in the coming days.


Battery
A massive 5,500mAh battery powers the device with support for 44W fast charging rate.

5500 mAh (TYP)
Charging Power
44W
  • *V30e is equipped with a vivo standard charger which supports a charging power up to 44W. The actual charging power is dynamically adjusted as the battery level changes, and is subject to actual use.





Key Specs

DISPLAY 
  • 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels, 388 ppi) with SCHOTT Xensation α, 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1300nits peak brightness, and punch-hole. 
  • OS Android 14 with Funtouch OS 14
CHIPSET 
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPU
  • Octa Core CPU4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz & 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz
GPU 
  • Adreno 710
RAM 
  • 8 GB
REAR CAMERA
  • Dual Cameras:
  • 50MP Main Camera (Sony IMX882, f/1.79 Aperture, Autofocus)8MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, 120° FoV)-Circular Multi-LED Flash
  • -Up to 4K video recording
FRONT CAMERA 32 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture)
  • - Up to 1080p video recording
STORAGE 
  • 256GB
EXPANSION 
  • Expandable up to 1TB via microSD
SIM CARD 
  • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)
CELLULAR 
  • 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks
WI-FI 
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band)
NFC 
No

BLUETOOTH 
  • Bluetooth 5.1
POSITIONING 
  • GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
USB OTG 
  • Yes
USB PORT 
  • USB Type-C
SOUND 
  • Up to 200% volume booster
  • USB Type-C Audio Output
FM RADIO 
  • No
BIOMETRICS 
  • Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor (under-display)
SENSORS 
  • Gyroscope, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer
BATTERY 
  • 5500 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable)44W Fast Charging
MATERIAL 
  • Glass front, Polycarbonate back (IP64 dust & splash resistant)
DIMENSIONS 
  • 164.36 × 74.75 × 7.65 mm (White) or 7.75 mm (Brown)
WEIGHT 
  • 179 g (White) or 188 g (Brown)
COLORS 
  • Cloud White, Coco Brown
The vivo v30e is available for just P17,999

It’s now available in vivo physical stores and kiosks, authorized retailers, and official vivo online stores on Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop, and the vivo e-store.



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