Dazzling the ber months with Careline’s Blythe Stardust Palette

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Anything sparkly, shiny and bright has the ability to get one into a festive mood. Now that we are well into the Ber months with holidays fast approaching, we should allow ourselves to enjoy the season—even more so during these very trying times—while it lasts.

Blythe Cosmetics by Careline helps give you that boost to perk you up, give you confidence, or simply get you into the holiday spirit with these fun make-up hacks you can try using the Blythe Stardust Highlighter Palette (P275):

 Blythe Stardust Palette

As an eye make-up: While highlighters are known to be applied on the high points of the face such as the cheeks, bridge and tips of the nose and cupid’s bow, it can also be used to make your eye make-up standout even more! Apply your preferred Stardust Palette shade above and below the eyebrows to enhance the shape of the brows and accentuate the eyes and face. You can also dust on the corners of the eyes to open them up and make them appear bigger and brighter.

As a concealer:  Did you know that you can also use highlighters to cover the dark circles of the eyes? To achieve this, go for the pearly white shade or pinkish tone in the palette and dab under the eyes; then apply your favorite concealer on top of it and blend into the skin to make it look seamless.

 

On the lips. On the days you get to expose your lips, be sure to make it standout by dabbing it on before or after you apply your gloss or lipstick. Also apply some on the cupid’s bow to give the illusion of a plumper lip. 

 

On the skin: If you feel as if your skin looks dull and pale lately, a quick application of highlighter on the skin can easily make it look healthy and fresh. You can mix it with your favorite lotion or moisturizer or you can directly apply it on your collarbones, décolleté, shoulder and arms. You’ll surely dazzle when the sun hits your skin!

Bring sparkle into your life these ber months by trying these highlighter hacks using the Blythe Stardust Highlighter Palette available on Careline’s official Lazada page (bit.ly/BlytheLazada). 

To know more makeup tips, visit and like Blythe by Careline on Facebook (@blythebycareline) and Instagram (@blythecosmetics).

 

 

 

 

Globe myBusiness launches #GiftLocal campaign to support local SMEs this Holiday season

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For Filipinos, Christmas is all about giving. Buying gifts for family members and loved ones is a tradition and no matter how different this year’s celebrations may be from what we are used to, the spirit of giving will always be alive in all of us.

Yearly, Globe myBusiness supports SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) with the #GiftLocal campaign that aims to encourage Filipino consumers to purchase their gifts to family and friends from local small businesses.

“We have always rallied the Filipino consumers to patronize local establishments and help Filipino SMEs, especially during the holiday season,” said Globe myBusiness Strategy and Marketing Head Maridol Ylanan. “This year’s Gift Local campaign will serve an even greater purpose, as we feature the products of our SME partners that will delight Filipino customers for their gift giving celebration, while supporting our local SMEs bounce back in these challenging times.”

As a part of the annual Gift Local campaign that promotes buying and gifting local during the holiday season, Globe myBusiness is holding a 3-day E-Bazaar with Lazada, happening from November 27 to 29. This will feature Globe myBusiness clients and partner SMEs such as Bayongciaga, Punta Riviera Resort, Old World Food Enterprise, and Robi & Peach RTW clothing with live selling to be streamed through Laz Live and Globe myBusiness’ Facebook page.

Globe encourages consumers to make their holidays more meaningful by gifting local and supporting SMEs this holiday season with its Gift Local video: https://www.facebook.com/98531356317/posts/10159429576716318/.

An even grander part of the campaign will happen as more activities and promos featuring SMEs will be rolled out by Globe myBusiness in collaboration with partner malls such as Ayala Malls and SM Premier Malls in the coming weeks. These collaborations with these partner malls are made more exciting through a social media promo that will encourage the public to upload their picture showing how they are keeping themselves safe while shopping and dining.

Globe’s #GiftLocal likewise joins the government’s advocacy, “Ingat Angat Tayong Lahat,” that aims to restart the Philippine economy by building consumer confidence and guiding private corporations and SMEs regarding the best safety practices they can adopt in their operations.

Globe myBusiness’ supports the “Ingat Angat Tayong Lahat” advocacy by encouraging SMEs to adopt digital solutions in their operations to help ensure the safety of their customers and its employees. Services such as GCash for cashless transactions and KonsultaMD for employees’ telehealth service are easily made available to Globe myBusiness’ partner SMEs.

Globe myBusiness is also partnering with Ayala Foundation for its Brigada ng Ayala project, which provides education packs, health and hygiene kits, and connectivity support for teachers and learners in the new normal of education. The partnership with Ayala Foundation also extends to disaster relief initiatives.

Globe is also supportive of the 10 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, such as UNSDG No. 8 on decent work and economic growth.

Follow Globe myBusiness Facebook and Twitter pages to get the latest updates on the upcoming events.

To know more about this story, visit Globe myBusiness website

Sitti Gives Inspiration, Hope, and Encouragement through Her Latest Single, Tahan

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The Bossa Nova singer is excited about her latest single, Tahan. She wants to give inspiration, hope, and encouragement through her song during this time of global pandemic.

“I wrote Tahan one evening in early May; it was born during this pandemic. I was feeling so much all at the same time - confused, sad, unsure, afraid, and anxious. This pandemic has really shaken me and I often thought about those whose livelihoods were displaced, those who have lost their loved ones, how they couldn’t even give them proper burials and how uncertain all of life truly is. Tahan was also inspired by the book of Psalms - how David just poured out his whole heart to God without holding anything back. Feeling all of these, I let it all go in a song,”  Sitti shares.

 

Sitti is grateful for the opportunity of having composed a new song. “To be able to write one again, at the same time be healed in the process of writing, is truly a gift especially in these difficult times.” She wrote the first two verses and chorus one evening in early May and then finished the whole song the following evening.

 

The song was titled Tahan because there is a feeling of melancholy in it.

“Tahan is the only solace after all the outpouring of emotion. Tahan na, magiging okay din ang lahat sa takdang panahon,” Sitti says. “I cried as I wrote the song, cried at the end on my first recording session, cried again as I listened to the first rough mix.”

 “The song encourages everyone to tell the Lord everything, every painful experience, every sadness, and after doing so, the song hopes that in the surrendering there could be healing and faith even if our current circumstances might cause worry and unrest.”

 

Tahan is very different from the previous songs that Sitti had written and recorded. It is progressive meditative, according to her arranger Ria Osorio. Likewise, Tahan is the first inspirational release from the country’s bossa nova queen.

 

Sitti’s favorite line in the song is “O Diyos, palimos ng pag-asa.” It truly reflected the state of her heart then. “How hopeless everything seemed and clinging to Him for hope was the only option to survive. 

Noong sinusulat ko itong kanta, walang-wala na talaga iyong pakiramdam ko. Talagang namamalimos na ako ng pag-asa,” she relates.

Daily devotion and prayer keep Sitti afloat during this difficult time. “I’ve learned and continue to relearn to prioritize essentials in my life: my faith and walk with the Lord, my family, and my relationship with myself. These are my top three. I must continue to feed and keep these three relationships healthy. If you’re wondering where my relationship with others/friends stand, they fall under my relationship with the Lord. As the Lord leads and provides, I reach out and help with what I can.”

 

Sitti has an important message to everyone.

“I hope this song (Tahan) would minister to you and help you get through these trying times. I hope it heals you. I hope it strengthens your faith and encourages you that Our Heavenly Father holds us in the palms of His hands and cares for all of our worries. He will carry us through this pandemic. God bless you. Please stay strong and have hope.”

 

Tahan is released under Widescope Entertainment and available on all digital platforms like iTunes, spotify, apple music, YouTube Music, Amazon, and Deezer starting November 6.

 

Caltex partners with PayMaya for safer cashless payments amid COVID-19 pandemic

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Latest initiative lets motorists experience smoother and secure transactions

Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), partners with digital financial services leader PayMaya to provide motorists with safer cashless payment options when buying fuel, lubricants, and other products and services in select Caltex stations nationwide.

Caltex’s PayMaya partnership gives customers more ways to conveniently pay for their transactions. 

Through this tie-up, Caltex can now accept credit, debit, and prepaid card payment options for VISA, Mastercard, and JCB cardholders, as well as e-wallet accounts such as PayMaya QR through the PayMaya One Point-of-Sale (POS) Android device.

As the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic remains across the country, Caltex continues to prioritize the safety of Filipino motorists by harnessing the power of contactless payment technology.

 

“We continue to employ strict safety measures in all our retail stations as we transition to the ‘new normal’. This initiative with PayMaya is one more way of showing that we value the safety of both our customers and frontline workers, as we continue to provide premium quality clean fuels from Caltex,” says CPI Country Chairman Louie Zhang.

 

The initiative with PayMaya also shows Caltex’s commitment in finding innovative ways to provide convenience to its customers.

 

“Customers can now enjoy the benefit of having more payment options in our Caltex stations. They can pay with their VISA and Mastercard bank cards, Bancnet, WeChat, and PayMaya QR when they avail Caltex fuels and other products,” added Zhang.

 

PayMaya is the leading digital financial services company in the Philippines uniquely offering end-to-end payment ecosystem solution across enterprises, consumers, government, and agent network. On the enterprise side, it provides cashless convenience to millions of Filipinos,  through its widest deployment of digital payments acceptance solutions to everyday merchants across the country.

 

“As we enable the entire transportation chain with contactless payment solutions for the benefit of motorists and the riding public, petroleum providers like Caltex play a role in keeping everyone safe even while on the road. We are excited to work with Caltex in elevating the experience of their customers,” PayMaya President Shailesh Baidwan said.

 

On top of safety and convenience, motorists can also enjoy up to 100% cashback when they scan-to-pay using their PayMaya app at select Caltex station. Robinson’s Rewards and MVP Rewards will also be integrated with PayMaya soon, allowing motorists to earn reward points that they can use for purchases.

 

The PayMaya One POS terminals are now available in the following Caltex retail stations across Luzon and Visayas. It will also be deployed in more Caltex stations nationwide in the coming months.

 

Motorists can find the nearest Caltex station using the Caltex Locator app, available on both Google Play and App Store. Find out more about Caltex at http://caltex.com.

  

About Chevron Philippines Inc.

Chevron Philippines Inc. has been operating in the country for more than 90 years. Caltex™, its retail brand, offers high-quality products and services. There are close to 600 service stations strategically scattered throughout the Philippine archipelago and employees working in several areas of business such as Marketing, Lubricants and Terminal operations. The Chevron products that are available in the Philippines include Caltex with Techron® fuel and Caltex Diesel with Techron®D, Havoline® and Delo® oils. More information on Chevron Philippines Inc. is available at www.caltex.com/ph.

 

About PayMaya Philippines

PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines with platforms and services that cut across consumers, merchants, and government. Aside from providing payments acceptance for the largest e-Commerce, food, retail and gas merchants in the Philippines, PayMaya enables national and social services agencies as well as local government units with digital payments and disbursement services. 

 

Through its app and wallet, PayMaya provides millions of Filipinos with the fastest way to own a financial account with over 57,000 Add Money touchpoints nationwide.

 

Its Smart Padala by PayMaya network of over 30,000 partner touchpoints nationwide serves as last mile digital financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved with access to services. To know more about PayMaya's products and services, visit www.PayMaya.com or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

 

Feel the power: realme launches narzo 20 in PH to boost e-commerce presence as brand achieves 50M smartphone sales worldwide

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The country’s top 2 smartphone brand realme Philippines seals its position yet again in the local gaming market by launching a new device which is a perfect addition to the arsenal of young aspiring Filipino gamers -- the realme narzo 20. Intended for aspiring gamers, the realme narzo 20 draws powerful performance from its gaming chipset MediaTek Helio G85 and supports prolonged hours of adventure through its 6,000mAh mega battery with 18W quick-charge technology.

 

A recent study by Newzoo, the world's most trusted source for games market insights and analytics, shows that the majority of gamers in the Philippines prefer mobile devices as platforms for their gaming spree. realme Philippines, in a bid to make more options available for Filipinos, officially brings to the country its narzo line-up with the introduction of the narzo 20. The narzo by realme line-up bridges the great divide between midrange and entry-level devices by bringing top-tier chipsets and other essential gaming features at affordable price points.

 

“We at realme have always been keen on empowering the youth to explore their many potentials. Mobile gaming in the country is indeed on the rise. This is why we hope we can inspire more young gamers to try their luck and skills in mobile gaming without them having to break the bank for high-tier devices. The realme narzo 20 is ready to be in the arsenal of every young Filipino gamer,” shares realme Philippines VP for Marketing Austine Huang.

 

Feel the power in performance

Gamers use powerful devices in slaying enemies to achieve victory in every battle. The realme narzo 20 is a gaming device that is equipped with the powerful MediaTek Helio G85 octa-core processor, which pumps its Arm Mali-G52 GPU up to a 2GHz peak, allowing great gaming for avid mobile gamers. Users need not worry about lagging as the device ensures smooth performance even in heavy-loading game engines like Mobile Legends and PUBG. As a processor for gaming, Helio G85 reaches 200,000+ in Antutu Benchmark.

 

Feel the power with a mega battery

The realme narzo 20 packs a hefty 6,000mAh mega battery, the biggest there is in the device’s price segment. This massive battery is essential for gamers who are in gaming marathons as it could easily last all day even with intensive gaming usage or when used for entertainment, online classes or work. Complementing this mega battery is an 18W quick-charge technology which allows the drained device to charge to 29 percent in just 30 minutes. realme Lab tests have shown that the realme narzo 20 could last for 45 days in standby mode which is far better than some flagships. With a special OTG reverse charge, narzo 20 can also serve as a battery life saver for other devices.

 

Feel the power of great snaps

The realme narzo 20 features a 48MP AI Triple Camera that lets users capture a perfect shot with stunning clarity and a wider perspective. Its other two rear cameras are an 8MP Ultra-wide Angle Lens and a Macro Lens. On the front, an 8MP selfie camera is available to take crystal clear selfies. The front camera also supports AI beautification function, HDR mode, portrait mode and a Panoselfie feature which lets users take wider selfies. This device is perfect for heavy smartphone users who rely on their mobile device for digital interactions like online schooling and content creation.

 

Feel the power of realme e-commerce

Understanding the market’s pivot to e-commerce, the narzo series by realme is aimed at strengthening the online presence of the brand, starting with the realme narzo 20’s exclusive availability on Lazada. The realme narzo 20 retails for only PHP 7,990.00 and will be primarily available on LazMall starting November 11. realme fans may also snag an additional PHP 500 discount on the newest realme smartphone at the Lazada 11.11 sale, lowering the device’s price to PHP 7,490. If a customer uses their Lazada Wallet upon checkout, a special Lazada 11.11 voucher can further bring the price down by PHP 400.

 

The realme Squad can expect discounts of up to 42 percent on realme devices at the 11.11 shopping festivals on Lazada and Shopee. The products to receive a price slash include the yet to be launched realme AIoT and smart lifestyle devices realme M1 Sonic Electric toothbrush, realme Smart Scale, realme Smart Cam 360⁰ and realme Adventurer Luggage. These new realme products will be launched on November 09 at 6:00 p.m via livestream on realme Philippines’ official Facebook page and YouTube channel.

 

realme Philippines will also be hosting the realme Mobile Legends Cup Season 3 finals on November 6, capping the seven-week event with a show game between CHoOx TV and Team Payaman’s Cong TV. The top Filipino YouTube vloggers and game streamers will be using the realme narzo 20 on the battlefield. Interested spectators may tune in on realme Facebook page at 11:00 a.m. for the live stream gaming event.

 

Join the 50-million strong global realme family

Counterpoint Research’s Q3 2020 report shows that realme has officially achieved 50 million smartphone sales around the globe, making it the fastest smartphone brand to hit the number. Imbibing the energy and vigor of the youth and young professionals, realme surpassed the expectations of analysts as it maintains its record of being the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand in Q3 2020.

 

To celebrate these feats, realme Philippines is looking for its top fan in the country. If you think you are realme’s No. 1 Fan, then it is time to show your dedication and passion as a realme user! Get the chance to be recognized along with other top realme fans worldwide and win awesome realme products!

 

Check out realme Philippines’ official social media channels on Facebook and Instagram for more details.