OPPO Welcomes the Month of Love with Discounts and Freebies at the 2.2 Sale

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Enjoy up to 59% off storewide, shipping vouchers, freebies, and 0% interest when you purchase OPPO gadgets from February 2-6, 2023

To all OPPO fans, ready your wallets for the second double double sale of the year! As Valentine’s Day approaches, take advantage of OPPO’s 2.2 sale and treat yourself and your loved ones to some new devices. From February 2 to 6, enjoy great discounts and freebies when you purchase your dream gadgets in-store or online.

Amazing freebies on your purchases

OPPO’s popular value-for-money line, the A-Series, comes with free gifts during this sale period. Purchase the sleek OPPO A16k and get a free memory card. With a long-lasting battery and a 6.52-inch HD + eye-care screen, you can enjoy video chats and your favorite shows on a wide screen anywhere.

Apart from that, the OPPO A55 also comes with a free remote-controlled selfie stick when you purchase during the sale, so you can make the most of its 16MP ultra clear selfie-camera and the ultra-lasting 5000mAh battery for all day content.

Apart from these, you also have the option to purchase the A95 in the classic OPPO Glow design with a G25 Sports earphones freebie. The OPPO A95 brings you all the power you need to accomplish all your to-do’s with its 5000mAh battery and 33W Flash Charge capabilities, 8GB+128GB RAM expansion for no lags, and a 48MP AI camera.

The freebies do not stop there! For Reno fans, OPPO’s Portrait Expert also offers great treats for you. Purchase any OPPO Reno5 Series or Reno6 Series smartphone and get a free Neon Island Deskpad to complete your aesthetic workspace at home or in the office. If you are looking to make an upgrade, purchase #ThePortraitExpert smartphones under the Reno8 series and get a free Q9 Pro Smartwatch.

Exciting discounts in-store

If those freebies aren’t enough of a sign to purchase your dream OPPO gadgets, make sure to hit up the OPPO Official Stores this 2.2 sale. Enjoy up to 59% off on any purchases you make along with vouchers that can give you Php 200 off on your purchase with a minimum spend of Php 9,999 and Php 400 off with a minimum spend of Php 14,999.

Exclusive discounts and vouchers on Shopee and Lazada

For ecommerce shoppers, you can save on shipping fees with a free shipping voucher where you can get Php 50 off with a minimum purchase of Php 500 storewide. OPPO will also be on livestream on Shopee and Lazada so stay tuned to grab an exclusive voucher of Php 100 off on your purchases when you spend at least Php 4,999.

Exclusive for Shopee, you can enjoy a 10% off Shopee Mall voucher with any purchase capped at Php 500 when you purchase from the official OPPO store. Use SPayLater as your payment method and get 0% interest on any of these phones for up to 3 months from the date of your purchase: A16k, A16 4GB, A17, A55, A76, A95, Reno5 5G, Reno6 Z 5G, Reno6 5G, and Reno8 Z 5G.

For Lazada shoppers, take advantage of cashbacks with your OPPO purchases! Capped at Php 500, you can enjoy a 10% cashback when you purchase from the official OPPO store on LazMall. LazPayLater also gives you 0% interest installment for 45 days for any device you choose.

Mark your calendars and don’t miss out on these great deals this February 2-6, 2023. Visit our OPPO Official Stores on Shopee and Lazada.

For more information on any of the OPPO devices, visit https://www.oppo.com/ph/ or check out OPPO Philippines’ official social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. To get the best care for your OPPO devices, visit your nearest OPPO Care Center or contact us on our website, via Facebook.

 

Audrey & Nick Spitz are BACK! And this time, it's deux or die : Murder Mystery 2 premieres on Netflix March 31

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Netflix has released the official trailer for Murder Mystery 2. The sequel sees Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston back as the Spitzes, and will premiere only on Netflix March 31st. 

Find out Who’s Who in Murder Mystery 2 by visiting Tudum.com.

About MURDER MYSTERY 2:

Directed by Jeremy Garelick

Written by James Vanderbilt

Produced by Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Tripp Vinson, James D. Stern, James Vanderbilt, A.J. Dix, Allen Covert

Executive Producers: Barry Bernardi, Kevin Grady, Julie Goldstein, Lucas Smith, Charlize Theron, Beth Kono, Tim Herlihy, Kyle Newacheck

Co Producers: Joseph Vecsey, Judit Maull, Jonathan Loughran

Starring Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Mark Strong, Mélanie Laurent, Jodie Turner-Smith, John Kani, Kuhoo Verma, Enrique Arce, Zurin Villanueva, Tony Goldwyn, Annie Mumolo with Dany Boon and Adeel Akhtar

Synopsis: 

Four years after solving their first murder mystery, Nick and Audrey Spitz (Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston) are now full-time detectives struggling to get their private eye agency off the ground when they’re invited to celebrate the wedding of their friend the Maharaja (Adeel Akhtar) on his private island. But trouble follows the Spitzes again when the groom is kidnapped for ransom soon after the festivities begin — making each glamorous guest, family member, and the bride herself a suspect. 

MURDER MYSTERY 2 sends Nick and Audrey Spitz on a high-stakes case that finally gives them everything they’ve ever dreamed of: a shot at their detective agency finally becoming successful…and their long-awaited trip to Paris. The film is directed by Jeremy Garelick and also stars Mark Strong, Mélanie Laurent, Jodie Turner-Smith, Kuhoo Verma, with John Kani, and Dany Boon.

www.Netflix.com/MurderMystery2

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Global VC Reefknot Investments Deepens Regional Commitment, Leads Filipino Tech Startup Locad’s US$11M Series A Funding

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●     Reefknot Investments led Locad’s US$11M Series A funding with Access Ventures, JG Summit, as well as returning investors Sequoia Surge, Febe Ventures, Antler, Hustle Fund, and Foxmont

●      The recent funding will enable Locad to strengthen its logistics engine by building the most extensive and interconnected supply chain network across the Philippines and Asia-Pacific

●   Reefknot Investments is doubling down in Asia by building regional investments and expanding global startups regionally

Reefknot Investments (Reefknot), an established global VC that invests in high-performing, transformative startups in Southeast Asia, recently led Filipino eCommerce logistics company Locad’s US$11M Series A funding. The investment into one of the leading and fastest-growing supply chain and technology startups from the Philippines deepens Reefknot’s commitment to building regional partnerships and helping startups expand regionally.

In the Philippines, the demand for supply and logistics services has been accelerated by the rise of online retailers. In line with the government’s efforts to digitize the economy, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reported that the number of online vendors increased from 1,700 in March 2020 to 93,318 in January 2021, highlighting the country’s need for eCommerce fulfillment partners that have wider local and regional coverage.

Locad is an eCommerce fulfillment partner that offers logistics solutions to help retailers sync inventory across online distribution channels and organize end-to-end order fulfillment through a reliable network of warehouses and shipping partners in Southeast Asia. Locad currently operates in Singapore, the Philippines, Australia, Thailand, and Hong Kong, and has shipped more than 2M orders while maintaining a 99 % same-day order fulfillment rate.

The recent funding will enable Locad to strengthen its logistics engine by building the most extensive and interconnected supply chain network across the Asia-Pacific through its technology platform. This move will provide eCommerce companies, as well as online retailers with logistics capabilities, to tackle the $170B eCommerce markets across Southeast Asia and Australia.

“We are excited to partner with Locad to bring holistic end-to-end eCommerce logistics solutions to more companies across the Asia-Pacific,” shared Ervin Lim, Vice President of Reefknot Investments. “Locad’s unique operating model of intelligently allocating inventory across distributed warehouses, with an asset light model, ensures that inventory is kept close to the customers, thereby enabling significant cost and time savings for both brand and consumer.”

DTI has recently expressed the urgency of reducing logistics costs in the country with the launch of National Logistics Strategy in Q1 2023 for a more resilient and inclusive economic recovery, highlighting the importance of investing in the growth of supply chain companies in the market that will support the government’s plans to improve the industry.

“The Asia-Pacific, including the Philippines, emerged as an investment region in part to macroeconomic tailwinds and intrinsic understanding of the different markets. Given our global backing and expertise in helping startups expand services and coverage in the region, Reefknot is committed to partnering with more fast-growing supply chain and logistics startups,” added Lim.

Despite its status as an established global VC, Reefknot continues to set its sights on transforming and adding value to Southeast Asia’s evolving supply chain landscape. Following its recent participation in Altana Technology’s US$100M Series B funding, Reefknot is doubling down on more partnerships in Asia, which includes Locad and earlier investments in Altana, Pickupp, Roambee, and Secondmind.

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About Locad

Locad coordinates the physical movement of goods for an online world. Locad is the logistics engine for e-commerce brands, automating inventory distribution, warehouse storage, and shipping across Asia-Pacific. Locad’s tech platform synchronizes inventory across online channels and organizes end-to-end fulfillment through its reliable network of warehouses and shipping carriers across Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Australia, with more locations opening soon. Hundreds of brands now have access to high-quality fulfillment, providing faster shipping, decreasing inventory errors, reducing costs, and enabling them to grow faster. Locad is on a mission to propel every business forward.

To find out more about Locad, please visit: https://golocad.com/about-us/

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About Reefknot Investments

Reefknot Investments is a Singapore-based global investor that partners with high-growth technology companies pushing new frontiers within the supply chain and logistics space. Its first US$50 million fund has invested in exceptional founders and companies, including Altana, Roambee, Pickupp, Secondmind, and Previse, supporting them to make a transformational impact. In addition to pure financial support, startups can leverage Reefknot Investments’ ecosystem of partners to receive the necessary domain or technical expertise.

To find out more about Reefknot Investments, please visit: https://reefknotinvestments.com/

Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort Delivers Stronger Connections with PLDT Enterprise

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PLDT Enterprise, the B2B arm of largest fully integrated telco in the country, recently partnered with one of the most premiere resorts in Cebu, the Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort, to deliver robust and reliable connections for their customers and their hotel experience.

From left to right: Oamar B. Tabiliran, PLDT Enteprirse Business Head CRB 1 Visayas; Arnold Dosdos, PLDT Enterprise Relationship Manager; Kent C. De La Calzada, PLDT Enterprise AVP & Head, Corporate Relationship Management - Visayas; Marvin Villaruz, AppleOne Mactan Inc. Director of Sales and Marketing; Leif Bajarias, AppleOne Properties Inc. Chief Financial Officer; Danish Khan, AppleOne Mactan Inc. Director of Operations; Dottie Wurglercronin, 

AppleOne Mactan Inc. General Manager

“At PLDT and Smart, we are all about providing customer-focused digital innovations. That is why we are honored to provide world-class Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort with unparalleled connectivity that is at par with their mission of giving a luxurious experience to its guests,” says PLDT Customer Relationship Management Head, Kent De La Calzada.

 

“One of the highlights of the partnership is that the resort is now powered by PLDT’s Dedicated Internet Access service, or iGate–a service that provides businesses with guaranteed bandwidth as well as reliable and managed connectivity to the Internet.” This will positively impact the resort’s operations in terms of easier and faster transactions and communication for staff, and better service and connectivity for guests, especially for business travelers. 

Other connectivity solutions that are in place at Sheraton Cebu Mactan are the PLDT SIP Trunks, powered by fiber technology, which will provide quality and stable incoming and outgoing voice calls, and SMART Postpaid, powered by the latest Smart 5G network, for the mobile communication of the employees.  

There is also Smart Broadband which will be provided for guests traveling from the airport to the hotel and vice versa. All these efforts align with Sheraton’s vision of being the best welcoming resort destination in the Philippines. 

“We value the time our guests spend with us at Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort, and indeed, part of that guest experience is connectivity,” says Dottie Wurgler-Cronin, General Manager at Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort. “We want them to feel connected while staying with us–be it at the hotel and the world-class services we provide or simply to each other and their loved ones back at home.” 

“With our partnership with PLDT, we are confident that we can bring that deep sense of togetherness and that unique Cebuano hospitality we are known for to all our guests,” adds Ray. G. Manigsaca, President and CEO of AppleOne Properties, Inc. 

Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort is a 261-room premium resort property at Mactan Island in Lapu-Lapu City, a 30-minute drive from Mactan International Airport.  

For more information, visit https://pldtenterprise.com/. 

‘I Want To Be Here’: KonsultaMD, Kiana Valenciano launch song to raise mental health awareness

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Telemedicine service leader KonsultaMD has teamed up with some of the country's hottest artists Kiana Valenciano, DJ Nix Damn P, and Curtismith, to raise mental health awareness through music.

KonsultaMD launched the song "I Want To Be Here,” co-written by Kiana and her friend Nieman in Los Angeles, as a powerful reminder that nobody is alone in facing struggles and that help is always available.

The collaboration is a continuation of KonsultaMD's mental health awareness campaign, which started with the successful Be Kind To Your Mind concert in 2021.

KonsultaMD is determined to make an even bigger impact this year, and found the perfect match with Kiana as they share the same goal: to educate and inform individuals about mental health and connect to people who are struggling with it.

"We believe that mental health is just as important as physical health. We are proud to work with such talented and dedicated artists committed to making a difference. Together, we can break the stigma and raise awareness on mental health through the power of music,” said Cholo Tagaysay, CEO of KonsultaMD.

With video and chat options for mental health consultations, KonsultaMD is making it easier than ever to access mental health support. And now, with the release of "I Want To Be Here," the brand hopes to reach even more people with its message of hope and support.

Meanwhile, as an advocate of mental health awareness, Valenciano is more than happy to be working on this project, sharing that it was something she wished was already around when she was growing up.

She expressed hopes that people would be able to relate to the song and feel seen and heard, despite the noise of the world around them.

“We are really, really looking forward to sharing this song with you guys, and I think a lot of you are gonna be able to relate, and I hope you know that it’s okay, whatever you’re going through,” she said.

The Making of "I Want To Be Here" was a unique experience for the team. The biggest challenge was the distance, with Valenciano in the United States while the rest were in the Philippines. But 15 tracks and a couple of brainstorming sessions later, they finally found the perfect beat that hits right in the feels.

"I Want To Be Here" can be streamed on Spotify via this link, https://open.spotify.com/album/3Ey6P6x7ELs7DjIuuhtGsB?si=ToT3gMrYRoeD9DZz_wyiYg, and other music streaming platforms. Watch the official music video on FB via https://fb.watch/ijg20VYmDo/ and on YouTube via this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24CzvN3lw1k.

KonsultaMD encourages everyone to stream the song and share it with their friends and family to help raise awareness for mental health. Anyone struggling with mental health may reach out to KonsultaMD by visiting https://konsulta.md or downloading the app on the App Store or Google Play.

Globe has taken up the advocacy of mental health awareness since 2010 when its impact started to be felt among the youth.