SMDC and Seafood City revolutionize home buying for Global Filipinos

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SMDC and Seafood City (SFC) partner to make homebuying more accessible to global Filipinos. 

Photo shows (Standing, from left: Mario Gambo Sr. and Mario Gamboa Jr. of Gamboa Real Estate Team; SMDC’s Joel T. Ong, SVP, Finance and Marking C. Que, SVP, Customer Support; (Seated, from left): SFC’s Benjamin Matthew Go, COO and Elewin Rebaya, EVP and SFC+ President and CEO; SMDC’s Jessica Bianca Sy, AVP and Head of Corporate Planning and Development and Grace Evangeline Sta. Ana, EVP, Project Development

SM Development Corporation (SMDC), one of Southeast Asia’s largest integrated property developers, and Seafood City, the largest Filipino supermarket chain in North America, have come together to make home buying in the Philippines easier and more accessible for overseas Filipinos through SFC+ app. This digital marketplace offers a seamless platform for US-based Filipinos to invest in properties in the Philippines.

This partnership is a significant step in making homeownership more accessible for Filipinos living in North America, ensuring they have the support and resources needed to invest in properties back home. End-to-end real estate transactions can be done directly through the SFC+ app, along with professional support of licensed real estate professionals in the US.

With SFC+, users can access exclusive deals and rewards when purchasing SMDC properties, making the dream of owning a home in the Philippines more attainable for global Filipinos. The platform also simplifies the process by allowing members to complete real estate purchases remotely, offering convenience and security to overseas investors. In addition, they get exclusive access to thousands of SM brands and outlets through the SM Gift Pass. 

“We continuously seek innovative ways to provide more value to our customers, making it easier for them to invest in their dream properties for themselves or their loved ones back home,” said Jessica Sy, SMDC AVP and Head of Corporate Planning & Development. “By partnering with SFC+, we are extending our reach to global Filipinos, offering them a seamless platform to invest in the good life, no matter where they are in the world. Through this collaboration, we reaffirm our commitment to building communities that enhance lives and connect people to progress.”

SFC has 1 million weekly in-store foot traffic with an active membership base of over 400,000.

Join vivo V40 Photography Challenge and win all-new ZEISS Portrait Master!

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Calling all Filipino photography enthusiasts! Here’s your chance to showcase your creativity and photography skills with the all-new vivo V40.

vivo is thrilled to launch the vivo V40 Photography Challenge, an exciting opportunity to capture pro-level portraits and win incredible prizes, including the vivo V40, which was launched on September 18, 2024.

How to join the vivo V40 Photography Challenge

Ready to dive into this creative journey? Here's how you can participate:

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● Visit any vivo branch in your nearest mall from September 21 to 22, 2024.

● Get creative with the vivo V40! Use the phone’s 50MP ZEISS All Main Camera and explore its ZEISS features, including ZEISS Multifocal Portrait and ZEISS Style Portraits. Whether it's a striking self-portrait or a stunning shot with vivo's gorgeous model in white, let your imagination run wild.

● Share your masterpiece on social media. Tag @vivoPhilippines and include the hashtags #vivoV405G, #vivoZEISSPortraitSoPro, and #V40CreativityContest.

This is your moment to tap into your creative side and show off your photography prowess. Remember, the more engagement your post gets, the higher your chances of winning!

Amazing prizes up for grabs

What’s a challenge without some fantastic rewards? The grand prize winner will receive the all-new ZEISS Portrait Master, vivo V40.

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Additionally, three runner-ups will each win a pair of vivo TWS 3e earbuds. Winners will be announced on September 28, 2024, so keep an eye on vivo's official Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok.

The vivo V40 is designed to elevate your photography game. Its three 50MP cameras, which are co-engineered with ZEISS, let you capture pro-level portraits effortlessly.

Features like ZEISS Multifocal Portrait and ZEISS Style Portraits offer a variety of portrait styles, helping you create visually stunning images that stand out. With the vivo V40, every shot becomes a masterpiece.

So, what are you waiting for? Grab this chance to explore the vivo V40's powerful camera system and showcase your creative talent to the world.

Visit a vivo branch near you, take stunning photos, and share them on social media for your chance to win the ZEISS Portrait Master. To learn the full features of the vivo V40, visit vivoglobal.ph.

Discover New Ways to Get Things Done with the Galaxy Z Fold6

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Unfold new ways to get things done with the Galaxy Z Fold6, which comes with design and durability upgrades, and new Galaxy AI features. Optimized to make the best use of the foldable form, it's no surprise that the latest Galaxy Z Fold6 has now become the ultimate productivity companion that can help you get things done more efficiently.

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New and improved Galaxy Z Fold6 productivity Galaxy AI features is your 

reliable partner from ideation to execution

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Learn more about these new features that will help you get work done faster, powered by Galaxy AI.

Unfold Galaxy AI for optimal brainstorming

With Galaxy AI on the Galaxy Z Fold6, host brainstorming sessions and meetings with confidence that you won’t miss a single detail.

Use Transcript Assist to automatically record spoken instructions during your meeting. Galaxy AI can summarize, translate and even recognize different speakers. To use this feature, go on to the Voice Recorder App, press Record and once you’re done, select a language you want the transcriptions to display. Then, you can view the main points of the conversation by tapping on the Summary tab and even change the language. You can even use this feature straight from the Notes App while you note down valuable ideas.

For meetings with friends and co-workers from other countries, language barriers are now a thing of the past! Interpreter’s Dual Screen Mode not only translates the discussion, it also uses the Fold6’s screen to help make the conversation flow more naturally. 

To use this feature, open the Interpreter App and select Dual Screen Mode. After this, tap on the microphone icon as you speak and translations will appear on the cover screen for the other person to see. This goes both ways when the person you are talking to speaks. Live Translations also work on Listening Mode translating long discussions and audio hands-free and worry-free.

Galaxy AI features we know and love such as Circle to Search with Google and Notes Assist are also on the Galaxy Z Fold6, ready to help with research needs and to keep you organized. The Galaxy Z Fold6 is also equipped with a 7.6” full rectangle main screen to give you more space for multiple apps or screens and an ergonomic matte feel that makes using it for hours a pleasure. It also has a peak brightness of 2,600 nits on both the main screen and cover screen so you can jot down ideas wherever and whenever they strike.

Time to Bring your Ideas to Life

The Galaxy Z Fold6 also has Galaxy AI creativity features ready for you to use whenever you need to visualize your ideas. 

Sketch to image is a brand new feature on the device that allows you to unlock your inner artist. Simply open the Notes App, draw a base image and select the Galaxy AI icon on the menu bar on top of the screen. Then, wait a little and let your ideas come to life. You can also use this feature on your photos to accessorize yourself and even strategize placing furniture in a room. For the full experience, Samsung also offers the Galaxy Z Fold6 S Pen Case, so you can have your device protected and your pen always at the ready!

Chat Assist is also upgraded with the new Composer. This tool helps you create messages, emails and even poems and stories. Simply open any application that prompts the Samsung Keyboard. Then once the keyboard appears on screen, tap the Galaxy AI icon. After that, select Composer. You will then type in your prompt and allow Composer to generate text based on your request. For instance, you can ask Composer to write a brief thank you email to a colleague to start you off, then you can simply tweak the email it generates to your taste.

Productivity unleashed, anytime, anywhere

Galaxy Z Fold6 is the most portable Fold ever as it is the lightest and thinnest fold yet, at 5.66mm from top to bottom of the glass when unfolded. It is also designed to withstand long hours of use while running smoothly with its powerful processor, the Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3. It is also built to last with an enhanced Armor Aluminum 2 and Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2 and an IP48 water resistance rating.

Grab your Galaxy Z Fold6 today and get enhanced trade-in-offers value when you trade in your old device for the Galaxy Z Fold6. You can also get a free Galaxy Watch6 Classic when you buy the Galaxy Z Fold6 this September or complete your new era with the Galaxy Watch7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra at 30% off when you bundle any one of these wearables with the new foldables. These offers are available until September 30, 2024.

OPPO offers massive discounts in nationwide Spare Parts Sale

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Leading global smart device brand OPPO brings an exciting opportunity for its users across the Philippines to score significant price drops on mobile repairs. OPPO’s ongoing Spare Parts Sale covers huge discounts on screen replacements and motherboards for select Reno and A Series devices, until supplies last.

Customers can avail of the promo in OPPO Service Centers and Drop-off Points nationwide for both on-site and send-in repairs. OPPO users can take advantage of discounts up to 60% off on motherboards and up to 40% off on screen replacements, restoring their devices to tip-top shape at a fraction of the cost.

Check out the participating models below:

Visit any of the 26 participating OPPO Service Centers and Drop-off Points nationwide to know more about the Spare Parts Sale:

● SM Masinag OPPO Service Center

● SM Manila OPPO Service Center

● SM North EDSA OPPO Service Center

● SM City Cebu OPPO Service Center

● SM Gensan OPPO Service Center

● SM City Cavite OPPO Service Center

● Davao OPPO Service Center

● Baguio OPPO Service Center

● Pampanga OPPO Service Center

● Iloilo OPPO Service Center

● CDO OPPO Service Center

● Legazpi OPPO Service Center

● Palawan OPPO Service Point

● Lucena OPPO Service Center

● Bulacan OPPO Service Center

● Vigan OPPO Service Point

● Zamboanga OPPO Service Point

● Novaliches OPPO Service Center

● Tacloban OPPO Service Center

● Lipa OPPO Service Center

● Nueva Ecija OPPO Service Center

● Citymall Laguna OPPO Service Center

● Robinson Santiago OPPO Service Center

● Robinson Tuguegarao OPPO Service Center

● Eton Ortigas OPPO Service Center

● Ayala Malls Bacolod OPPO Service Center

OPPO ensures a hassle-free experience for all customers as repairs are handled by expert technicians, guaranteeing the utmost care for your smartphone.

Standard professional fees for the repair services still apply. The promotion is not in conjunction with other OPPO after sales promotions and is available until supplies last only.

For more information, visit OPPO Care-PH on Facebook.

Breeze Powers Up Every Mom’s Washing Experience with the New Breeze Power Machine’s Best Ever Clean

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Breeze, a laundry brand known for tough stain removal, recently hosted an event to launch its new Breeze Power Machine Liquid Detergent with its Best Ever Clean compared to its previous formulations. With the goal of empowering every mom, this revolutionary product is specifically designed to enhance the laundry experience. Breeze Power Machine Liquid comes in three variants: Fresh Clean, Rose Gold and the newest - Luxe Red.

Breeze Philippines Assistant Business Performance Manager Julianne Pasumbal and Business Performance Manager Lara Santos

“The new Breeze Power Machine Liquid is a game-changer for moms who want the best for their families since they can tackle tough stains with confidence given its improved formula that adds more power to their partner washing machine,” said Lara Santos, Business Performance Manager of Breeze Philippines. “We understand the daily challenges of laundry. Even after using a washing machine, most still have to manually scrub and soak for hours to remove tough stains and that’s why we’ve continuously improved our product and makes the process easy.”

Unilever Home Care R&D CTI Asst. Manager Lorena Miranda and Unilever Research and Development Manager, Amor Prieto

“Our focus was on creating a formula that delivers on all fronts—powerful stain removal, a refreshing scent, and an enhanced laundry experience,” added Amor Prieto, Unilever Research and Development Manager. “We want to give consumers a product that truly enhances their daily lives by making laundry not just a chore, but a rewarding task.”

The new Breeze Power Machine Liquid promises to level up your laundry game. With its advanced formulation, it delivers more cleaning power compared to previous Breeze Power Machine Liquid formula, ensuring a deep clean and leaves clothes with new fresh fragrance

Breeze's latest innovation is all about giving more power to your washing machine compared to its previous formulations, making laundry day efficient and pleasant. As such, Breeze Power Machine Liquid is recommended by washing machine brands such as Condura, Dowell, Fujidenzo, and Midea.

Breeze Power Machine Liquid Detergent is available in all leading supermarkets nationwide and at Unilever Home Care’s Shopee and Lazada pages.

For more information, visit Breeze Philippines official Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/BreezePhilippines.