Hailing the victors of vivo 3x3 Basketball Challenge second stop at SM City Dasmariñas

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The vivo 3x3 Basketball Challenge continued with its second leg at SM Dasmariñas, bringing a surge of excitement to the south side on July 28, 2024.

With vivo's reinforced partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA), the brand continues to connect with basketball communities across the Philippines, attracting a large crowd of hoopers and fans who are constantly excited about the upcoming basketball challenges.

This passion for basketball was evident from the impressive turnout of registrants from various parts of Cavite for the competition's second stop, with its eligibility extended to all Filipinos 19 and older.

Curious to know which teams from the south came out on top? GAME ON!

Four groups from both the men's and women's categories clinched victory in this thrilling second leg of the basketball competition, earning their places in the eagerly awaited grand finals.

Men's Division winners

From the Men's Category, the victorious teams are:

• Aguilas B

• Stay Groovie

• Bagong Cabuyao

• CJHA - B

Women's Division champions

In the Women's Category, the top teams are:

• KENGS

• Generals

• DAYO

• CJHA

But the thrill did not end there! The winning teams squared off, with one team from each category crowned as the ultimate champs of this leg. Watch the video recap here.

Victory was in their vocabulary

Aguilas B proved their basketball prowess in the men's category, as every exciting shot drove them closer to triumph.

“Wala kaming tulog kasi excited [kami]. Masaya po yung experience [namin] sa liga na ‘to,” Aguilas B member, Jonard, exclaimed when asked about his team’s big win in the basketball challenge.

On the other hand, KENGS dominated the women's division and emerged as champions.

“Nagpapasalamat kami sa vivo kasi binigyan [nila] kami ng chance makapaglaro dito, lalo na yung mga babae,” KENGS member, Maui, shared with all smiles.

Dancing with cheers

It’s a known fact that a basketball game is not complete without a dance performance.

The NU Street Dance Group, performing as special guests, brought their street-style flair to the court! With vibrant energy throughout, their performance featured dynamic movements and striking choreography, revving up all the watchers!

The third stop of the vivo 3x3 Basketball Challenge is set to take place in Ayala Malls Feliz Event Center on August 11, 2024. Show your support for your favorite teams and join in on mini-games to win awesome vivo items and freebies.

Want to know more? Follow vivo on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Celebrate the essence of basketball and community with vivo at the 3x3 Basketball Challenge!

Make your August amazing with OPPO’s 8.8 Sale

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Be on the lookout and prepare your online shopping carts as OPPO unveils its 8.8 Sale featuring great deals and discounts for an amazing August shopping experience!

From August 8 to 11, you can get a chance to buy your next OPPO A58, OPPO A18, OPPO A17k and OPPO A57 for as low as Php 3,699 and take advantage of shopping vouchers, exclusive freebies and bundles on OPPO’s official Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok platforms!

Shop and save more with fantastic vouchers and flexible payment terms

Who doesn’t love to save on purchases through discounts and vouchers? For its 8.8 Sale, OPPO is offering a range of enticing all-day vouchers to help you maximize your money’s worth! This includes Php 100 off a minimum spend of Php 5,499; Php 200 off for Php 8,999; Php 400 off for Php 13,999; and Php 1,000 off for Php 24,999.

On top of these, a Php 100 livestream voucher is also in store for a minimum spend of Php 4,999.

And if that’s not enough, you can take advantage of the free shipping vouchers like a Php 50 off shipping with a minimum spend of Php 500 on Shopee and Lazada. Shopee users can also get a 15% off voucher with a minimum spend of Php 4,000 capped at Php 1,200.

Your dream OPPO devices are also available through flexible payment plans like up to 0% interest installments for up to 45 days via LazPayLater. Meanwhile on Shopee, OPPO will also offer select smartphones at 0% interest plans for three and six months via SPayLater.

Grab exciting freebies as you check out your purchases

Everyone loves to score free things and OPPO is handing out exciting freebies during this promo period that can make your August shopping spree even more special! You can get these items when you avail of your next OPPO device:

●     Free MH320 Earphones with every OPPO A38 and OPPO A58 purchase

●     Free hand-held fan when you get an OPPO A60, OPPO A78 5G, and OPPO Pad Neo Series

●     Free Pearl Case and OPPO Enco Air2 with each OPPO Find N3 Flip purchase

●     Free K8A Bluetooth Speakers included when you avail an OPPO Reno7 5G, OPPO Reno11 Pro 5G, and OPPO Reno11 F 5G

●     Free OPPO Enco Air2 with all OPPO Reno12 Series 5G purchases

●     Free OPPO Enco Buds2 for all OPPO Pad Neo WiFi and LTE purchases

Immerse into the OPPO ecosystem with great bundle deals

Unlock a world of seamless connectivity and cutting-edge technology with OPPO’s incredible bundle deals!

You can get the OPPO Band and OPPO Enco Buds2 together for just Php 1,889 or the OPPO A17k with the OPPO Band for Php 4,689 or OPPO Enco Buds2 for Php 4,589.

The OPPO A18 can be yours with a variety of bundles to choose from. You can buy the OPPO A18 128GB variant along with the OPPO Band for just Php 6,489 or the OPPO Enco Buds2 for only Php 6,389. Meanwhile, the OPPO A18 64GB variant can be bought with the OPPO Band for Php 5,389 or the OPPO Enco Buds2 for just Php 5,289.

If you want to get your hands on the newest OPPO Reno12 Series 5G, there is a combo just right for you! Get the OPPO Reno12 5G and the OPPO Pad Neo WiFi for Php 39,498 or the all-new OPPO Watch X for Php 40,998.

On the other hand, the OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G can be bought together with the OPPO Pad Neo WiFi for Php 49,498 or the OPPO Watch X for Php 50,998.

Don't miss this opportunity to upgrade your everyday life with OPPO devices at unbeatable prices on OPPO’s official online stores! You can also visit OPPO Philippines’ official website or via Facebook to learn more.

To get the best care for your OPPO devices, visit your nearest OPPO Care Center or drop a message at support.oppo.com/ph or via Facebook.

 

Award-winning app supporting insurance sales intermediary digitalization, Ignite by Igloo, launches in the Philippines

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• The streamlined and user-friendly app that helps partners sell easier, faster, and more effectively won Mobile App of the Year (Vietnam) at the recent Insurance Asia Awards

• To mark its third year, Ignite introduced a new iLearn feature for the upskilling of agents and a new microsite to aid partner recruitment

Marking Ignite by Igloo’s (“Ignite”) third year since its launch, regional insurtech Igloo has announced Ignite’s launch in the Philippines to help insurance sales intermediaries in the country digitalize and employ effective digital tools to enhance their sales processes, streamline client management, and provide superior customer service.

“We understand that insurance is still very relationship-based in the Philippines and most insurance sales here are being facilitated in person by insurance intermediaries and brokers. The lack of technology integration or a consistent platformized approach has posed multiple challenges - most of the process is being conducted via a single insurance intermediary, single product, single insurer, leading to limited ability to earning more and referring more product,” said Raunak Mehta, Co-Founder and CEO of Igloo. “By launching Ignite in the Philippines, Igloo is on a mission to help boost the efficiency and productivity of nearly 271,000 active life and non-life insurance intermediaries in the country."

Ignite is a digital platform that helps agents sell easier, faster, and more effectively. The app, launched in Vietnam in 2022 and Indonesia the following year has 42 products across 9 categories including Travel, Pet, and Motor protection plans from leading insurers. Ignite was recently awarded the Mobile App of the Year - Vietnam at the Insurance Asia Awards 2024.

Ignite’s features aim to foster seamless processes in interactions with customers and teams, including a user-centric interface for faster browsing, a fast quote system for quick premium calculations and quote generation, secure payment processing for confident transactions, and team and data management tools to streamline manual reporting and analysis. Additionally, they can track and report referral fees in real time directly to their bank accounts.

Insurance sales intermediaries are burdened with tasks such as filling out applications, issuing policies, processing premium payments, and settling claims, this is why digital tools like Ignite are essential for them to enhance their efficiency and help increase insurance penetration in the Philippines, which remains low at 1.75% despite overall growth in the financial sector.

“Through Ignite, we are addressing these pain points by consolidating product offerings from multiple insurance companies, helping them digitalize their processes, and providing a secure all-in-one platform for all they may need as insurance intermediaries,” Mehta explained.

New Ignite features to aid insurance partners

There is a growing emphasis on value-added services and financial advisory roles beyond selling. As consumers become more informed and discerning, insurance partners are transitioning from mere policy sellers to trusted advisors offering comprehensive financial planning and insurance solutions. 

To support this shift, Igloo is introducing a new feature called iLearn, which provides sales agents with access to training content in various formats, including PDFs, infographics, videos, and quizzes. This comprehensive training will enhance their insurance product knowledge, technical skills, sales strategies, and customer handling skills, ensuring their success as trusted advisors.

“We see Ignite as a key product in furthering the region’s insurance penetration,” shared Mehta. “Despite rapid digitization, agents remain crucial in Southeast Asia's insurance sales. Ignite provides them with the tools and skills they need to succeed. We're also looking to improve the app with new product offerings and features. We've received very positive feedback from insurers across multiple markets, especially about Ignite's partner onboarding, management, and performance functionality, which benefits both general and life insurance sales."

Igloo has also launched a new microsite to aid partner recruitment, providing a centralized platform to attract and inform potential partners about the platform and sign up to become full-time and part-time Ignite insurance sales intermediaries. 

As Ignite continues to evolve, Igloo continues to explore ways to offer insurers the platform as a tech solution, enabling their agents to digitize operations and enhance sales effectiveness. Through continuous innovation and the integration of new product offerings and features, Igloo aims to bridge the gap between traditional insurance practices and the digital future, ultimately ensuring that more people can benefit from reliable and affordable insurance coverage.

Squid Game Season 2 to Premiere on December 26; Director Hwang Dong-hyuk Shares News About the Series Future

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The real game begins with Season 2 on December 26, 2024.

The final season is coming 2025.

Netflix announced that Season 2 will premiere on December 26, 2024 and that the final season is coming in 2025. This news was conveyed to global fans through a heartfelt letter written by Hwang Dong-hyuk, the Executive Producer, Writer and Director of the series.

ABOUT SEASON TWO 

• Synopsis: Three years after winning Squid Game, Player 456 remains determined to find the people behind the game and put an end to their vicious sport. Using this fortune to fund his search, Gi-hun starts with the most obvious of places: look for the man in a sharp suit playing ddakji in the subway. But when his efforts finally yield results, the path toward taking down the organization proves to be deadlier than he imagined: to end the game, he needs to re-enter it. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who made history at the 74th Primetime Emmys® becoming the first Asian to win Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series, once again helms the series as director, writer, and producer. Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Wi Ha-jun, and Gong Yoo reprise their roles from Season 1 with an impeccable list of new cast members including Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, Lee Jin-uk, Park Sung-hoon, Yang Dong-geun, Kang Ae-sim, Lee David, Choi Seung-hyun, Roh Jae-won, Jo Yu-ri, and Won Ji-an rounding out the ensemble of colorful characters in the new season.

• Premiere Date: December 26, 2024

• Written and Directed by: Hwang Dong-hyuk

• Executive Producers: Kim Ji-yeon, Hwang Dong-hyuk

• Production Company:  Firstman Studio

HONOR Magic6 Pro is now available via Globe Postpaid Plans for as low as Php 2,499 monthly!

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Leading global technology provider, HONOR, announced the availability of HONOR Magic6 Pro via Globe Plan for as low as Php 2,499 monthly with FREE HONOR Watch GS3 worth Php 11,999. The GPlan 2499 for HONOR Magic6 Pro comes with unli all-net calls and text, landline calls, and 3GB Go Wifi with a one-time payout for only Php 28,000.

“We’re continuously growing and expanding with Globe and we’re happy to offer more flexible payment methods. They can now get the HONOR Magic6 Pro known for its Falcon Camera System and latest AI Camera features that will enhance their productivity and camera experience,” said Stephen Cheng, Vice President of HONOR Philippines.

The HONOR Magic6 Pro has an impressive 180MP resolution coupled with a large F1.49-inch telephoto sensor, ensuring exceptional clarity for zoomed-in shots of distant subjects. The telephoto camera integrates innovative in-sensor zoom technology, supporting 2.5x optical zoom, seamless 5x/10x zoom, and an astounding 100x digital zoom.

The phone also incorporates two innovative features—Magic Capsule and Magic Portal—to enhance user interaction and productivity. Magic Capsule expands upon tapping the notifications banner, delivering additional information and relevant options directly without the need to navigate multiple apps, thereby maximizing efficiency.

Grab the HONOR Magic6 Pro exclusively online via Globe Plan here https://bit.ly/GPlan_M6Pro_PR.

To know more about the complete lineup of HONOR devices available, you may visit HONOR Philippines’ social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok Shop: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines). To check out HONOR’s complete list of retail stores, go to https://www.hihonor.com/ph/retailers/.