Vivo unveils the all-new V9 AI-powered FullView™ display smartphone in the Philippines

Global smartphone brand Vivo has revealed its all-new sleek and stylish V9 flagship unit at the City of Dreams Manila in a summer-themed unveiling that was attended by over 200 members of the press and other guests.

Vivo welcomed its guests late Thursday afternoon at the Wave, a contemporary poolside deck, restaurant, and bar so they can experience the V9 and take selfies and photos with the sunset as their backdrop. Vivo then picked one lucky and creative photo posted on Instagram to win a V9 unit.

Vivo executives led by Brand Director Annie Lim answered some of the questions of the media during the V9 press launch.

The program continued at the City of Dreams Grand Ballroom with Myx VJ Ai dela Cruz as the host. They were formally welcomed by Vivo Brand Director Annie Lim who recapped the smartphone company’s feats in the Philippines. Since it entered the Philippine market in 2016, Vivo has been steadily rising to become the country’s top three brand with over 5,200 stores and 1.5 million users nationwide.

Vivo’s Jomari Morales followed Lim's remarks by presenting all the goods on the V9. She highlighted the Vivo V9’s 90% screen-to-body ratio, the 24-megapixel selfie camera and 16MP+5MP dual read camera, and the AI-powered photography for a "perfect view" and a "perfect shot."

Morales also presented the Vivo V9’s improved game mode that would enable users to take calls or open other apps without pausing the gaming applications or play without any interruptions.

After her presentation, Vivo’s Junior Brand Manager Christian Jocson revealed that anyone can enjoy a V9 for a "perfect" price of Php17,990 with pre-orders beginning on March 26 until April 2.

Lim, Morales, Jocson, and Xian Gana from Vivo then answered the media’s questions during the Q&A. Their exchanges were focused on the Vivo’s plans in the Philippines and the V9's capabilities.

Vivo Brand Director Annie Lim acknowledged the smartphone brand’s partners, Ayala Malls and SM Supermalls, during the launch of the V9.

Vivo partners, Ayala Malls and SM Supermalls, were also recognized during the event during the ceremonial exchange of tokens. Lim handed the malls' representatives with a Little V doll.

Fresh faces of Vivo
Vivo also welcomed its newest endorsers, up-and-coming actors Edward Barber and Ivan Dorschner.

Barber is the onscreen partner of young actress Maymay Entrata who also joined the event. Entrata was the first who joined Vivo in September 2017 during the launch of the V7+. His endorsement deal with Vivo is something MayWard fans have been patiently waiting for since the pair already worked together for the smartphone brand during their first Making Mega shoot in Germany last year.

Dorschner, meanwhile, charmed the press with his good looks and charisma. He was one of Kuya’s guests in Pinoy Big Brother in 2010. Since then, he became one of GMA Network's top leading men after starring alongside young actress and fellow Vivo endorser Barbie Forteza in the primetime series "Meant To Be."

Aside from the launch of the new flagship smartphone V9,Vivo also introduced its newest endorsers, Ivan Dorschner and Edward Barber.

Barber, Entrata, and Dorschner also picked three lucky winners of the Vivo V9 during the raffle. They also joined the Vivo executives for a toast for the V9. Also with them onstage were other Vivo endorsers young pop soul singer Sassa Dagdag, acoustic singer-songwriter TJ Monterde, and balladeer Jason James Dy who closed the night with their performances.

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at www.vivo.com/ph or check out their Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts.

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About Vivo

A global smartphone brand focused on introducing perfect sound quality and ultimate photography with cutting-edge technology, Vivo develops innovative and stylish products for young people. We now have over two hundred million users and are one of the preferred brands of young people around the world. As an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™, Vivo believes in the importance of encouraging young people to embrace self-expression and an energetic lifestyle.

DISCOUNT ALERT: RunRio Trilogy 2018 Leg 2 Early Bird Rates

A couple of days ago, Runrio Events, Inc. announced on their Facebook Page the EARLY BIRD rates for the upcoming RunRio Trilogy Cebu Leg 2 (May 6, 2018) and RunRio Trilogy Manila Leg 2 (June 3, 2018).

For a limited time only - March 23 to April 6, 2018 - regular registration fees for the RunRio Trilogy 2018 Leg 2 will have a discounted rate. Save as much as Php200.00 for the 21k and 32k categories.

Take advantage of the discounted rates as this is offered for a limited time ONLY! You have another reason to participate in all three legs this year and complete your medal set.

Leg 1 Medal for the 21k category

For more information on the registration fees and the online registration schedule, visit www.runrio.com.

Home 168 Manila is the Millennial’s Dormitory

Being the third city in Asia with the worst traffic, an average Manila resident especially the working class spends 1,000 hours a year or 28,000 hours of his economic life in traffic. According to Asian Development Bank report, that results to a 100,000-peso loss of productivity per person each year. More than that, we are losing something more invaluable such as the comfort and well-being from a happy and stressful life and the time we yearn to be spent with family and friends. Thus, Home 168 Manila was established to solve and address the seemingly hopeless urban and economic problem. It seeks to reverse the adverse consequence of living in the busy and traffic congested city by offering an affordable, safe, happy and friendly social community with a maximum of 520 mix of male and female tenants living within its dormitory compound.

Most of the people of Manila have to deal with being doubly tired, stressed and fatigued from their daily work and long commute, barely having any relaxation or sleeping time. They are losing quality time for family and friends and spending more for food, transportation and housing just to buy them more time and convenience. With Home 168 Manila, they can find an affordable, happy and safe place near their work or school which they can call home. Home 168 Manila is the foundation or support they need to make their dreams come true.

Home 168 Manila is a unique 1, 332sqm dormitory concept built from recycled container vans. It has a bright and colorful al fresco co-working space at the center where people can gather play games, eat and watch cable TV as they relax after work or school.  It is one of the few places in Manila where you can just lay down and view the moon and the night sky. For as low as 2,000 php per month, it offers a well-guarded, CCTV and RFID-equipped dormitory with 520 beds paces, 56 shower booths, 48 toilet w/ bidet, 8 washing areas, 8 urinals, 100 mbps WiFi, electricity, water, hot and cold mineral water stations and scheduled cleaning, maintenance and pest control.

home 168 brochure by 168 Home on Scribd

The Natural Way to Feel More Empowered As a Woman

Gone are the days when the "male chauvinist" society had women as far inferior as men — very dependent and submissive to whatever the latter commanded. Women today are not just regarded as homemakers, but nation-builders as well. Beyond the confines of their houses, they, too, can make a big difference––be it in the economic, social or political arena.

From being a household queen to boardroom’s rock star, women run on very hectic and active schedules everyday. So imagine the strength they have to withstand the daily grinds, not to mention the stress and pressure they have to endure just to fulfill the duties bestowed upon them.

Nevertheless, they’re no "Wonder Woman" at all, nor our very own heroine "Darna" so as not to feel exhausted and tired from chores or work. They’re also humans, who need to pause for a break from being the jack-of-all-trades. 

This March—declared as International Women’s Month—is the best time to celebrate their power and influence with the gift of beauty and wellness that they truly deserve. What a better way to have it than a rosy, bouncy and shiny hair to begin with.

Because it is the mane that a person is mainly looked upon, it’s a conscious effort for everyone, especially women, to make it pleasant to gaze at. So a regular bottled shampoo and conditioner, plus treatment are, more often than not, the solutions to turn to, regardless of the bad effects they may cause.

Some of the harmful chemicals they contain are too much to handle, especially by as fragile as a hair follicle. Their main damage being mane breakage is hard to manage. Tricky it is to treat the resulting tress that’s less weak and elastic. Though negligible, other repercussions—allergic reaction and scalp irritation—also need keen attention and urgent solution. 

Where else do women usually turn to for remedy than a beauty salon. After a pampering sesh, they may opt to avail any of their formulated solution for upkeep. For optimum results, it’s best to combine it with NOVUHAIR 3-in-1 pack to promote robust locks and scalp.

NOVUHAIR is the only tress growth product in the market containing 19 natural herbs, essential oils and co-factor nutrients working synergistically to help remedy mane problems from growth to vanishing. It deeply penetrates to help rejuvenate, nourish, maintain moisture in the scalp and hair, and improve the overall appearance of the tress. Lastly, it’s an effective and safe solution to arrest hair loss.

So come and celebrate womanhood at your favorite salon anytime this month. Much better if you can make it regularly to bond with your sisters or amigas over a hair spa or treatment. After all, your crowning glory deserves a second look.

Feel more empowered as a woman: order NOVUHAIR 3-in-1 pack online, get one (1) box of NOVUSKIN LIFT with 30 anti-aging tablets worth P2,970 for FREE at Lazada.com

For inquiries, call 413-6570 or 0922-8830575, visit NOVUHAIR Facebook Page (Novuhair Official) or website at www.novuhair.com.

Zoobic “Night” Safari 2018

It’s Zooper Zummer once again and of course, we are launching the only theme park activity at night which received a nice raved from the patrons. 

Stay awake, hear your heartbeat pounding, blood in your veins rushing as the rising excitement heightened in the night’s summer breeze. Zoobic Safari brings back the much awaited "Night Safari", packed with more thrill and excitement. Discover your braver side and tour around this exotic sanctuary at night, the first of its kind in the Philippines.

Gear up your nocturnal senses and prepare for a series of roaring nights of fun in visiting Zoobic Safari’s classic attractions, Serpentarium; a wild encounter with snakes, lizards and iguanas, Zoobic Park, a walk-through petting zoo, Tiger Safari, an enclosed safari jeep ride that will take you to the tigers’ natural habitat, Croco Loco, a crocodile lair where you will have a chance to feed them. Take a walk together with the greyhounds and follow the night trail in Greyhound Walk. Enjoy a different and bolder show specially prepared for the night’s entertainment; expect an explosive presentation that will surely growl your mind away. Anticipate a wilder quest as Zoobic Safari offers you its latest feral attraction, the Lion Safari on a day adventure. Witness these ferocious Kings of the Jungle up close and more intimidating.
  

RATES

Package 1: Entrance with 8 activities 

Php 695  -  Adult | Php 595  -  Kids 4 ft and below | FREE - Kids 3 ft and below

Inclusions: Night Safari Tour (Zoobic Park, Serpentarium, Zoobic Cave, Forbidden Cave, Tiger Safari Ride, Greyhound Walk, Croco Loco) for approximately 2 hours. Zooper Tram and Night Safari Jungle Show 

Package 2: Zoolit Booklet 

Php 399 / Booklet | FREE - Kids 3 ft and below

Inclusions: (6) 50% off entrance tickets,  (6) Buy 1 take 1 entrance tickets, (2) 50% off hotel accommodation (Azotea in Makati, Tiara Hotel in Subic, Residence Inn Tagaytay), (1) Free Zing Zipline ride (Residence Inn/ Paradizoo/ Zoocobia), (1) Free Photo (Worth Php295), (1) Free Zooc Ride (Zoocobia), (1) 30% off discount (Restaurant), (1) 40% off Souvenir shop 

Package 3: ZOOBIC NIGHT SAFARI AT 30% OFF! 

Book online at Zoobic Safari's official payment portal, www.zoomanitypayment.com

All Saturdays from March 3, 2018 to May 26, 2018

Payment options:
1. Over-the-counter payment at BDO 
2. Credit card
3. ATM / Debit card
4. PayPal

NIGHT SAFARI TOUR INCLUSIONS: 

• Zoobic Park
• Serpentarium
• Tiger Safari Ride
• Croco Loco
• Greyhound Walk
• Forbidden Cave
• Zoobic Cave
• Enchanted Forest
• Butaan Museum
• Tram Ride
• Night Safari Show

Children below 3 ft. is FREE! 

3 ft. - 4 ft is child rate

4 ft. above is adult rate

Acceptance of guests starts at 5PM up to 8PM only
Night Safari show starts at 8PM.

Regular rates apply for walk in guests.

To avail the 30% discount, buy your tickets online at https://www.zoomanitypayment.com/ticketing/reservation/tickets/zoobic-safari/night-safari

Experience the wild nights and see the other side of time of the animal kingdom. For inquiries you may contact 09778978877 or visit www.zoomanity.com.ph. TAG Media and Public Relations handles Zoomanity Group for Marketing, Branding, Public Relations, Events and Promotions.

Honda Philippines, PBA inks new partnership to ignite action in PBA Commissioner’s Cup Season 2018-19

Paranaque City, March 9, 2018 — Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI), the number one motorcycle manufacturer in the country, recently announced its partnership with the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) at the Solaire Resort and Casino in Paranaque City.

Through the partnership with PBA, the most prestigious basketball league in the Philippines, HPI aims to touch on the lives of Filipinos by engaging in activities they love.

"Basketball has been a part of the Philippine culture and the Filipinos’ love for the sport is nothing short of amazing," said Daiki Mihara, president of HPI. "We hope that through this partnership, HPI can extend its support to Filipino talents, especially in the PBA league."

This year, PBA will be on its 43rd season and HPI presses on to bring the sport’s vibe closer to basketball fans. This initiative is attuned to the company’s vision of bringing the joy of mobility, especially through its safe, efficient, economical, and cutting-edge technology.

Honda, being a global brand, has sold 18 million units in worldwide sales last year and continues to build out its passion for excellence through continuous research and high technological standards for its products. With this passion for excellence, Honda wants to extend its innovations to the needs and preferences of Filipinos.

"We want to expand our sizeable foothold in the Philippines as a market leader in the motorcycle industry, by innovating technologies that improve the quality of life," Mihara said. "We also see the value of partnering with institutions, like PBA, especially that our motorcycles appeal to the young and active fans of the league."

Known for its innovative spirit, HPI aims to introduce the company as a market leader in motorcycles, spare parts, and power products that allows riders to have fun and proactively take part in thrill-seeking adventures.

For more information about Honda Philippines and its upcoming events, go to www.hondaph.com or follow the official Facebook page at facebook.com/hondaph/.

The Infinix Hot S3 Flash Sale: 500 units SOLD in 39 minutes!

Two words: SOLD OUT!

One week after its launch in the Philippines, 500 units of Infinix Hot S3 was made available in a flash sale in Shopee from 12AM to 12PM for "only" Php5,999. With much anticipation from the public, the flash sale did not last that long.

39 minutes. That is all it took for Infinix to sell 500 units of the Hot S3.

In my other blog post, I listed three reasons why the Infinix Hot S3 should be considered as your next mobile phone. I guess there are more than three reasons as evidenced by the success of the flash sale.

As soon as the 500th unit got sold, more are still asking for Infinix to sell some more units. We'll just have to wait and see if Infinix will sell another batch for the same low price or for Php7,999.

My sources tell me that something might be up this March. We'll soon find out. As soon as I have an update, I will share it to you so you can prepare.

While waiting, here again is my review of the Infinix Hot S3.

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