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August 11, 2022

Find the ultimate productivity partner for your first job in the OPPO A57

Graduation season is in full swing! It’s time for to trade in school work for a 9-to-5, and get started on #adulting. First jobs may seem daunting, but if you have the right tools and the right attitude, you can start your career on a high note.

Enter the OPPO A57 – a reliable and durable gadget that doubles as your lifestyle and entertainment partner. The all-around mobile phone from global smart device brand OPPO comes packed with features to help you effortlessly check off what’s on your to-do list, while giving you plenty of ways to enjoy your downtime. Available in two variants at less than Php12,000, it’s a budget-friendly and reliable solution especially if you’re earning money for the first time!

Here are just some of the things you can do with the A57 to stay productive throughout the day:

Load and switch between apps quickly when multitasking

To help you stay efficient and maximize your time while working, the A57 comes with up to 4GB extended RAM. This allows you to start up and switch between apps smoother than ever before, because it terminates unnecessary background processes that slow down your phone.

It also comes in two variants, 4+64GB and an all-new 4+128GB, to give you enough space to save important files for work and play. You can also expand storage by up to 1TB so there’s no need to delete photos, videos, or apps to make space for more.

Be a reliable rockstar at work

The A57 runs on ColorOS 12.1, with all-new features designed to keep you focused on the things that matter. FlexDrop lets you run two or more apps simultaneously in flexible and easy windows, so you can take calls and meeting minutes at the same time. If your job requires you to deal with different languages, you can get translations in a jiffy thanks to the Three-Finger Translate with Google Lens feature. Maintain your privacy while getting things done with the Privacy Dashboard. This feature shows the apps that have access to personal data and other phone features, like the camera and microphone.

Stay powered up with superfast charging

Its 5000mAh long-lasting battery allows you to work on your phone all day, and enjoy a relaxing game or streaming session to unwind on your way home. With 33W SUPERVOOC charging, you get a full-charge in just 72 minutes, while charging for 5 minutes lets you stay on call for 3 hours. If you’re on Super Power Saving Mode, this minimizes your battery’s usage by restricting active apps to just six of your choosing.

Take a quick breather every now and then

Going all out during the full eight hours of work can burn you out, so be sure to take breaks throughout the day. Play a quick game or watch a five-minute video to destress, so you can also give your brain a much-needed break. The A57 comes with Dual Stereo Speakers to give you an immersive sound experience, making your audiovisual breather a more enjoyable one.

Take care of your eyes despite hours on screen

Not all gadgets can say that they come with technology to make sure your eyes don’t get strained, despite heavy use all-day. The A57 actually boasts All-Day Eye Care features that automatically scale your phone’s brightness to match the environment. It also reduces blue light output of the 6.56” display, so your eyes don’t get too fatigued even when you’re up late at night.

With all these features and more, the OPPO A57 is the right partner to help you make a good first impression at your new job.

Available in two colorways, Glowing Black and Glowing Green, grab your reliable and durable A57 4+64GB and 4+128GB for Php8,999 and Php11,999 respectively. Visit OPPO Brand Stores nationwide, partner dealers and e-commerce platforms Shopee and Lazada to shop now!

For more information, visit OPPO’s official website at www.oppo.com/ph or its official Facebook page at OPPO Philippines.

MR.DIY receives GOLD Seal of Excellence at DTI-Provincial Bagwis Awards 2022

MR.DIY, your one-stop shop for home improvement, celebrates another win as one of its branches in Primark Tacurong received the GOLD Seal of Excellence during this year’s DTI-Provincial Bagwis Awards.

The DTI-Bagwis Awards honors businesses that safeguard consumer rights while conducting ethical trade and ensuring that customers receive the best value for their money.

Ms. Roselle Marisol Andaya, Chief Executive Officer for MR.DIY Philippines thanked the DTI for the recognition of their work and MR.DIY’s stakeholders for their support of the brand.

“I express my gratitude to DTI for recognizing MR.DIY and our Primark Tacurong branch with a Gold Seal of Excellence. This award reflects MR.DIY’s mission to providing the best for our customers and partners, as well as an instrument to keep us inspired to be better as we celebrate our fourth year anniversary,” Ms. Andaya said.

About MR.DIY

MR D.I.Y. is the largest home improvement retailer with more than 2,000 stores across Southeast Asia including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Philippines, Cambodia, India, and Europe in Turkey and Spain. The home improvement retailer has dedicated itself to making a positive difference in the lives of its valued customers by offering convenience at all its stores nationwide.

All MR. D.I.Y. stores are managed directly and the company often works in collaboration with other mass merchandise retailers or owners of malls or shopfront properties. MR. D.I.Y. stores offer a wide selection of — approximately 18,000 SKUs — across 5 major categories, namely hardware; household and furnishing; electrical; stationery and sports equipment products; and others (comprising amongst others toys, car accessories, jewelery, and cosmetics).

The company strives to put customers first by operating an innovative business that is flexible when it comes to providing a wide variety of products, good quality, and value-for-money, holding true to the Company’s motto of “ALWAYS LOW PRICES”

Do it Better at Home and in life with Luis Manzano and Jessy Mendiola-Manzano

Watch the power couple in this new PLDT Home video

As two of the most sought-after celebrities in the Philippines, power couple Luis Manzano and Jessy Mendiola-Manzano know all about living a life juggling all their passions. Aside from their on-camera projects, the Manzanos are also well-known content creators, entrepreneurs, and loving fur-parents to their dogs -- Chanel, Chewy, Louis, and Sky.

With multiple online work and activities, it is incredibly important for the couple to always have the fastest connection at home. That is why in PLDT Home’s newest Do It Better campaign, the Manzanos show how the country’s fastest home broadband network suits their different lifestyles and needs with the best digital products and services. The Manzanos gave us a glimpse of their daily life and how PLDT Home enables them to handle tasks such as vlogging, holding meetings, arranging their finances, and taking care of their pets, just to name a few.

“The internet is a vital part of our everyday lives. It helps us to connect to each other and learn new things. When you are open to learning new things and exploring new possibilities, you will surely be able to do things better at home and in life,” said Jessy Mendiola-Manzano.

“The fastest connection of PLDT Home makes everything simpler. We live in an age where everything must be quick and instant. Having a fast and efficient connection gives you more chances to do things better for yourself and others in a day, whatever hat you have on,” Luis Manzano added.

Life at home made better

As Filipinos embrace a more digital lifestyle, PLDT Home continues to address the demand for better, faster, and stronger connections.

With the fastest Home Fiber plans, subscribers can do more at home. The whole family can comfortably watch their favorite shows on HBO GO, Lionsgate Play, and Viu, or work, study, create content, level up in their games, and enjoy the convenience of smart gadgets in the home.

With the fastest internet speeds, families can do all of these and more without worrying about having enough bandwidth for everyone.

PLDT Home remains the undisputed fastest broadband in the Philippines for five consecutive years after it was once again awarded at the Ookla Speedtest Awards Q1-Q2 2022. PLDT bested all major internet providers in the Philippines, achieving a speed score of 77.91. It also logged the fastest download and upload speeds at 210.83 Mbps and 234.21 Mbps, respectively.

Learn more how you too can #DoItBetter at home and in life powered by the fastest fixed internet, PLDT Home.

Watch Luis and Jessy Manzano on PLDT Home’s video here. Visit this link to know the best PLDT Home Fiber plan for your family.

ABS-CBN, TV5 reach partnership deal

ABS-CBN Corp and TV5, the two giant stations in the country, have reached a new partnership deal where ABS-CBN has acquired shares from TV5, which is majorly owned by MediaQuest.

PLDT and MediaQuest Chairman Manuel Pangilinan, ABS-CBN Chairman Mark L. Lopez, and ABS-CBN President and CEO Carlo Katigbak sign a partnership deal for the two media companies.

Paving the way for a "strengthened partnership" between the two giant stations in the country, according to a joint statement, ABS-CBN Corp will acquire 6,459,393 primary (new) common shares in TV5, representing around 34.99% of the total voting and outstanding capital stock of TV5 for PHP2.16b.

The deal also sees MediaQuest, which is owned by the PLDT Beneficial Trust Fund, its stake reduced to 64.79 percent after the deal is finished. ABS-CBN can also acquire additional shares in TV5, which may increase the Kapamilya network’s stake in the Kapatid network to 49.92% after 8 years.

As part of the partnership deal as well, cable and satellite TV subsidiaries of ABS-CBN and PLDT also entered into a similar deal. Cignal Cable Corp, under MediaQuest, said it was acquiring 38.88% of Sky Cable Corp, under ABS-CBN, for PHP2.862b.

“The investment of Sky Cable by Cignal Cable is expected to benefit the former’s existing customer base consisting of over 300,000 cable subscribers and close to 350,000 broadband subscribers as of the end of June 2022,” MediaQuest said.

The company also added, “The proceeds of the sale of the Sale Shares, the Convertible Note and the issuance of the Debt Instrument in the total amount of PHP7.5b will be used to repay certain obligations of ABS-CBN and Sky Vision and to fund the investment of ABS-CBN in TV5.”

ABS-CBN Chairman Mark L. Lopez said the partnership was an opportunity to help TV5 grow, strengthen its free to air network, and take it to the next level.

“For ABS, it presents a fantastic platform for us to achieve synergies in production content and talent management as well as maximizing our content delivery. We look forward to be of greater service to the public as we come together in taking TV5 to the next level,” Lopez said.

Meanwhile, Manny Pangilinan, chairman at MediaQuest, commented, “ABS-CBN has always been the leading developer and provider of Filipino-related entertainment content not only in the Philippines but overseas as well. Our companies have always had these cherished values of providing top and quality programs in the service of the Filipino people and together we believe we can achieve this in greater measure and success.”

Last year, the ABS-CBN network began showing popular primetime programs of ABS-CBN such as ‘FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano’ as well as the long-running variety show ‘ASAP Natin ‘To’ on TV5.

Julie Anne San Jose And Gary Valenciano Take Their Collaboration To New Heights In New Song “Di Ka Akin

The Asia's Limitless Star and Mr. Pure Energy are joining forces for a collaboration.

That’s right, Julie Anne San Jose and Gary Valenciano have a new melodic single called “Di Ka Akin” released under Universal Records.

Celebrated as two of UR’s most sought-after artists for many years, this collaboration surely is a treat to their long-time fans. The track features a hypnotic mellow vibe, giving listeners an opportunity to really just let out their emotions during the times that they feel like they can’t move on from a lost love.

“Di Ka Akin” also marks as the first release after Universal Records Philippines announced its official partnership with Singapore-based music label Cross Ratio Entertainment. The partnership aims to strengthen and promote Southeast Asian music around the globe and bridge the gap between artists and audiences in neighboring countries, bringing them closer to new and existing fans in the SEA region.

The gorgeous pop ballad with Julie Anne’s writing and vocals on full display easily impressed Gary V., a reason why he said Yes to this collaboration in a heartbeat. For the OPM icon, an excellent artist like JAPS does not come very often and you really don’t want to miss an opportunity like this. And if you ask Julie Anne who wrote this song last year, she still finds the whole experience about this collaboration a dream come true.

“Di Ka Akin” is part of the New Music Friday Philippines playlist on Spotify this week.

Stream “Di Ka Akin”:

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