Miss Universe PH 2024 Chelsea Manalo Embraces Crowning Moment In Metro Cover Feature

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Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo graces the cover of Metro to share her journey towards overcoming bullying and building her confidence to represent the country in the international beauty pageant.

“It wasn’t that nice at first because I was always bullied because of my color, because of my hair. I had curly hair, and I still do have it. And when you’re still a child, many won’t understand what your ethnicity is until I tell them, ‘Oh, I’m half-Filipina, half-American-African. That’s why I have this distinct look.’ And it wasn’t easy because I would always cry to my parents when I played outside,” she shared in the exclusive Metro story.

As a way of coping with bullying, she focused on the positive aspects of life from her family and friends instead of dwelling on the negativity of her detractors.

“Even if there are people who would say some negative things, it’s okay sometimes to just keep silent because bullies only do that because they want to get something out of you. And it’s never okay. Bullies are never okay. What you can do is just give them that silent treatment or not pay attention to that because that is not who you are,” Chelsea said.

With hundreds of candidates vying for the crown, Chelsea revealed what motivated her to compete in the recent pageant. The beauty queen shared, “I’ve always known that I’m an independent woman. I like taking risks and I saw it. Going through Miss Universe Philippines, I try as much as I can to just tell myself that I can, you know, and even if you have a lot of competition around you, it’s yourself who’s your biggest competition.”

Learn more about Chelsea’s inspiring story as Miss Universe Philippines 2024 on Metro. For more exclusive articles, follow @metrodotstyle on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok as well as Metro Magazine @metromagph on Instagram and Twitter and @Metro.Magazine on Facebook, or visit Metro.Style.

Save the Date: realme is back with the annual FanFest on August 28

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Immerse in a day of music, tech, exciting games, and star-studded performances at Gateway Mall 2 Activity Center

Global smartphone brand realme celebrates its sixth anniversary in style, kicking off with the Cool Tech Tour in Shenzhen, China where Vice President Chase Xu announced two major developments for the brand: the 320W SuperSonic Charge and the Low Carbon Development White Paper.

Fans and representatives from realme's global offices were treated to a rare experience, touring the brand's state-of-the-art factory and witnessing the marvel of the 320W SuperSonic Charge firsthand. This cutting-edge technology, dubbed the "4-Minute Miracle," redefines industry standards, achieving 26% charge in just one minute and surpassing 50% in under two.

Simultaneously, the Low Carbon Development White Paper was introduced, highlighting realme’s ambitious plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040. Central to this initiative is realme’s 3R+1D Design philosophy, Reduce, Recycle, Reuse, and Degradable, which is now part of the brand’s product development process and is set to roll out in the GT Series.

Celebrate with FanFest 2024

The celebration extends to the Philippines with FanFest 2024, realme Philippines’ premier event for the Filipino Squad, set on August 28. Among the highlights is the highly anticipated launch of the realme 13 Pro Series 5G, alongside two new AIoT products that are certain to captivate tech aficionados.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn the impressive camera and AI capabilities of the new realme 13 Pro Series 5G during the Ultra Clear Photography workshop led by renowned photographer and director John Manalo.

But that’s not all - the excitement continues with the real Craze Dance Competition and the real You 2024 Ambassador Search, where exceptional talents will compete for cash prizes of P50,000 and P100,000, respectively.

For music lovers out there, FanFest 2024 will culminate in the Real Mix FanFest Concert, featuring performances by two of OPM's most promising new artists, Dionela and Cup of Joe.

realme is also rolling out exciting product promos during FanFest 2024, because the Squad can get FREE TechLife Power Bank 10000mAh for every phone purchase during the event, while stocks last! Plus, catch TikTok’s Super Brand Day on August 25-31 to get exclusive deals, including P3,500 off on the realme 13 Pro 5G with a free TechLife Portable Steam Iron worth P1,499.  

Don’t miss the festivities, and head to Gateway Mall 2 Activity Center on August 28 at 1 PM. Limited seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early to secure a spot. For those who can't attend in person, FanFest 2024 will be livestreamed on realme's official Facebook page, ensuring that everyone can join in the excitement from anywhere.

For more details and announcements about FanFest 2024, head over to realme’s official Facebook page.

Charge fast with the CHERRY Nitro GaN Pro

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Save time and top up your phone’s battery with the CHERRY Nitro GaN Pro Charger. It will provide you convenience and will save you in case of emergencies. This means waiting around for hours will lessen for you to use your device again. It will eliminate your distress about charging time and will save you money compared to other chargers out there.

Available in black and white, the CHERRY Nitro GaN Pro Charger is the ultimate fast charging solution made with gallium nitride. Other features include 67W GaN fast charging that is energy sufficient, compact, and quick charging. It has intelligent charging (secure charge) and is compatible with Android and iPhone devices.

Acquiring a phone charger is one thing, however with a good fast charger like the CHERRY Nitro GaN Pro, you don’t have to worry about slow charging anymore. It is key for maintaining your phone ready to go due to its fast chargeability. Plus, your device will last longer if charged fast.

In addition, the CHERRY Nitro Gan Pro is capable of adjusting charging process accordingly. It is to avoid overcharging and for safety reasons—detects whether the battery of your device is fully charged or not. Buy yours for PHP 1,200.00 only!

For more information, visit:

CHERRY Shop PH: www.cherryshop.com.ph

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Netflix announced the cast members of ONE PIECE Season 2: KATEY SAGAL, MARK HARELIK, SENDHIL RAMAMURTHY, AND CHARITHRA CHANDRAN

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• • Netflix announced that the following cast members will appear in the upcoming second season of ONE PIECE:

  
  

  • Katey Sagal (Sons of Anarchy, The Conners, Married with Children, Futurama) as Dr. Kureha

  • Mark Harelik (Presumed Innocent, Preacher) as Dr. Hiriluk 

  • Sendhil Ramamurthy (Never Have I Ever, Do Aur Do Pyaar) as Nefertari Cobra

  • Charithra Chandran (Bridgerton) as Miss Wednesday

  
  

  • Sagal, Harelik, Ramumurthy, and Chandran joins previously announced new cast members Brendan Sean Murray  as Brogy, Callum Kerr as Smoker, Camrus Johnson as Mr. 5, Clive Russell as Crocus, Daniel Lasker as Mr. 9, David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3, Jazzara Jaslyn as Miss Valentine, Julia Rehwald as Tashigi, Rob Colletti as Wapol, Ty Keogh as Dalton, Werner Coetser as Dorry and returning cast members Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy,, Mackenyu as Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero as Usopp, Taz Skylar as Sanji, Ilia Isorelys Paulino as Alvida, Jeff Ward as Buggy, and Michael Dorman as Gold Roger. 

  • Additional cast to be announced at a later date. 

  • Season two is currently in production in Cape Town, South Africa

  • ONE PIECE is a live action pirate adventure created in partnership with Shueisha and produced by Tomorrow Studios (an ITV Studios partner) and Netflix. 

  • Co-Showrunners / Writers / Executive Producers: Matt Owens & Joe Tracz

  • Executive Producers:  Eiichiro Oda, Marty Adelstein and Becky Clements through Tomorrow Studios, Tetsu Fujimura, Chris Symes and Steven Maeda    

  • About ONE PIECE: Based on Japan’s highest-selling manga series in history by Eiichiro Oda, ONE PIECE is a legendary high-seas adventure unlike any other. Monkey D. Luffy is a young adventurer who has longed for a life of freedom since he can remember. Luffy sets off from his small village on a perilous journey to find the legendary fabled treasure, ONE PIECE, to become King of the Pirates! But in order to find the ultimate prize, Luffy will need to assemble the crew he’s always wanted before finding a ship to sail, searching every inch of the vast seas, outpacing the Marines, and outwitting dangerous rivals at every turn.

  
  

  Visit www.netflix.com/onepiece and TUDUM.com/one-piece 

  Follow ONE PIECE on Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok and Facebook

  
  

realme 13 Pro Series 5G debuts in PH on August 28

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 Catch the local launch at the annual realme Fan Festival 

As it celebrates its sixth anniversary, realme Philippines is set to unveil the realme 13 Pro Series 5G on August 28 at the yearly Fan Festival. The newest additions to the brand’s Number Series comprise of the realme 13 Pro+ 5G and realme 13 Pro 5G, both incorporating realme’s latest breakthrough in its AI innovation.

The realme 13 Pro Series 5G features an Ultra Clear Camera with AI, which merges advanced hardware and software to achieve unparalleled image clarity, detail, and color accuracy. Beyond the eye-catching designs reflecting the legendary master of Impressionism, Claude Monet, here are more reasons for the Squad to get pumped up for the realme 13 Pro Series 5G launch.

Say goodbye to blurry images with the AI Ultra Clarity

Blurry images would now be a thing of the past, thanks to the AI Ultra Clarity featured in the realme 13 Pro Series 5G. This software feature uses AI to increase clarity or enhance the resolution of blurry images. The AI Ultra Clarity is versatile regarding types of photos or files to use it on. The feature can work on photos taken by the device, old photos taken by older smartphone models, low-resolution images found online or on social media, and photos from other sources that cannot be downloaded in their original high-resolution format.

The AI Ultra Clarity is designed to improve or sharpen the details of an image, whether of buildings, plants, flowers, or other objects with relatively regular textured patterns. Cropped sections of an image that look pixelated when zoomed in can also be enhanced for better details.

On top of this, it has a Pro-XDR that analyzes the contents of photos taken by the device’s camera and adjusts brightness to help improve dynamic range, lights, and shadows for a more realistic image when being viewed.

Push the boundaries of mobile photography with Dual 50MP Sony Cameras with OIS

The realme 13 Pro+ 5G is crafted with a dual Sony main camera system that lets users capture exceptional images in different lighting conditions. The realme 13 Pro+ 5G is the first to use the Sony LYT600 Periscope Camera that supports 120x SuperZoom. When using the periscope camera, users can take clearer shots in Photo Mode, Street Mode, Night Mode, and “Moon Mode 2.0” (when set to 10x Zoom and above). This camera also supports 3x Optical Zoom and up to 6x In-Sensor Zoom and Portrait Mode set to a focal length of 80mm.

The other camera in the dual system is the Sony LYT701 OIS Camera, which has a 50MP resolution and lets users capture images with 3x Nightscape. This feature makes taking pictures in nighttime scenarios more convenient.

On the flip side, the realme 13 Pro 5G is equipped with a 50MP Sony LYT600 that delivers stunning day and night photography. This impressive setup delivers exceptional image quality with a 26mm equivalent focal length, f/1.88 aperture, OIS, and 2x In-Sensor Zoom. Users can also enjoy various features in the AI Imaging Algorithm, such as the AI HyperRAW, AI Denoise, AI Portrait, AI Pure Bokeh, AI Natural Skin Tone, and AI Image Stabilization.

Refined Smartphone Experience with 120Hz Curved OLED Display (ArmorShell Protection)

Be at ease when using the realme 13 Pro Series 5G, even in harsh environments. The new installations in the Number Series are designed with ArmorShell Protection, a technology developed by realme to enhance a device’s durability against drops and scratches. In terms of external environmental factors, the realme 13 Pro Series 5G is equipped with a Rainwater Smart Touch and has an  IP65 Dust & Water Resistance rating to ensure protection from dust, splashes of water, and low-pressure splashes from any direction.

Finally, the realme 13 Pro Series 5G has AI Eye Protection that identifies frequencies when the user yawns or blinks to identify fatigue and adjusts color temperature and brightness for smart eye protection. Users can also toggle on the Bedtime Mode, Color Temperature adjustment, and a Paper Texture function to personalize their overall smartphone experience.

Catch the official launch and get first dibs through blind pre-order

The Squad can be part of the live launch event at the realme FanFest at the Gateway Mall II, Quantum Activity Center on August 28. The event starts at 1:30 PM and seats are open to the public on a first come, first served basis. To make the celebration even more exciting, the Squad can see the new realme 13 Pro Series 5G up close at the booths in the event venue.

As for those who cannot join on-ground, fret not, as the launch and the realme FanFest will be live-streamed on realme’s official Facebook page. Make sure to tune in so as not to miss any moment!

Want to secure a brand new realme 13 Pro Series 5G? The Squad can now place a blind pre-order at any realme physical store nationwide until August 28 and get a limited-offer Screen Protection Plan worth P1,299 and Mystery Box worth P29,999 for FREE.

To know more about the realme 13 Pro Series 5G, head over to the realme website or follow realme’s official Facebook page.