Kawit Celebrates Christmas with a Historical Touch

It’s that time of the year where the Philippines celebrates a long and festive season. Everyone is busy getting their Christmas shopping done. There are a few sights and sounds in nearby areas where we can feel the true spirit of a Filipino Christmas, especially with our loved ones.

Christmas has always been a part of the Filipino tradition and culture and a differently better way to celebrate the holidays is by visiting some of the most historic sites in the country with your friends and family. Kawit in Cavite is one of the most sought-after historical sites in the country today and it is one that you should visit this Christmas Season. 

Kawit, Cavite is home to some of the most historic sites in the Philippines. This is where the Aguinaldo Shrine is situated wherein the Philippine flag that we know of today was first waved publicly announcing our Independence by the first Filipino President Emilio Aguinaldo. There’s also a lot to learn about our first president and how he has lived his life and times during the revolution era. Beyond the Shrine also are  other sights to see including the "Museo ni Baldomero Aguinaldo" hailed towards the cousin of Emilio Aguinaldo and grandfather of Cesar Virata who as a prime minister in the 1980s.


Kawit also boasts rich crafts and delicacies including the Pandayan or the local blacksmithing shop. Blacksmithing is an endangered craft that needs to be promoted and preserved. The local Pandayan is still active and you can still buy handcrafted knives and bolos made the same way during the Revolutionary era.

Kawit celebrates the Christmas season through a spectacular display of lights at the Aguinaldo Shrine and Freedom Park. The Christmas lighting event was held last December 14, 2019. A fireworks display and lighting of the Christmas lights at the Freedom Park was also held.


Visit Kawit, Cavite this Christmas Season and enjoy the season filled with pride in our own heritage and historical sites in Kawit. The Municipality of Kawit welcomes everyone who wishes to visit Kawit during the Christmas 
season.

SM SUPERMALLS STEPS UP ONLINE SERVICE VIA NEW PICK UP OFFERING WITH AIRSPEED

E-Commerce Players Seen to Benefit Immensely

The tremendous popularity of e-Commerce in the Philippines has prompted more businesses to sell their products online. As more and more online shops enter the market, competition for customers intensifies and sellers should recognize that any small benefit they can provide their buyers could make or break their business.

According to a study by the Department of Trade and Industry and the World Bank, logistics performance plays a vital role as buyers regard reliability, cost and time to be very important factors when shopping online.

The growth of the online shopping market has led to a corresponding rise in demand for logistics services and Airspeed has heeded the call. As a reputable, efficient, and innovative end to end logistics solutions and express courier company that has been around for more than 30 years, Airspeed has evolved with the times and now offers online merchants innovative logistics services that can help their businesses grow and progress. Airspeed’s door to door and reverse logistics services are particularly beneficial to online merchants.

Just recently, SM Supermalls, the largest mall developer in the country, has partnered with Airspeed to introduce a new fulfillment service called "Pick-up at SM Supermalls". Pick-up allows buyers to pick up their online purchases at designated SM Supermalls. Pick up is a cost-effective, efficient and convenient service that benefits online sellers and online buyers.

Online retailers save cost by using Pick up as additional delivery hubs for their buyers, they can consolidate orders of their clients delivery addresses to one Pick up location thereby making it more efficient to fulfill online orders and buyers can be assured of a quick and easy process when they use Pick up to procure their orders.

A Pickup transaction works simply and easily. First, a buyer purchases from an online retailer. Second, the seller packs and delivers the order to a Pick up kiosk at an SM Mall. Then the customer counter associate of the pick- up kiosk receives the order and notifies the buyer that the order is ready for pick-up. The customer goes to the selected SM mall to get the order from the pick-up booth.

Online businesses should take advantage and sign up for Pick up. Aside from affordability and accessibility, merchants can also use other Airspeed services such as Door to Door Forwarding to ship their orders to the pick-up booth at SM, and Reverse Logistics to return any failed Pick up orders.

Online merchants that partner with Airspeed and SM through Pickup service will be able to offer their buyers an effective and convenient delivery option. And in the world of online shopping, even a small advantage can make a big difference.

Pick up booths will open soon in SM Megamall, SM City Fairview, SM North EDSA, SM Southmall and SM City Masinag. For more information about Airspeed and the services it offers visit its website at www.airspeed.ph or via Facebook at @AirspeedInternational and to know more about how to join the pick-up roster of partners contact Justin Byron Co at justin.co@smsupermalls.com or via mobile at 09175697761.

Airspeed is a corporate logistics company focused in Freight Forwarding Solutions, Customs Releasing, Customized Logistics, Warehousing and Distribution. With its growing network, Airspeed aims to make it happen to all of its stakeholders, as it has for over 30 years. Founded in 1985 as an international air freight forwarder, Airspeed is now one of the country’s most trusted and fastest growing logistics brand serving the B2B and B2C market. Airspeed can make it happen for you: Visit www.airspeed.ph, or call (632) 854 - 1284, 852- 7359, 852-7376 or 854- 1291; Email us at info@airspeed.ph, and follow Airspeed_International (Facebook).

Shopee Celebrates The Second Wave of Shopee 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale

From November 18 to December 12, users can look forward to free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend promotions daily

MANILA, NOVEMBER 21, 2019: Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, will celebrate the second wave of its biggest annual event, Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale. From November 18 to December 12, consumers can look forward to 24 themed days with free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend promotions, 50% off promotions, and exclusive deals from big brands daily. 

"We are very happy to welcome Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale with a bigger line up of exciting promotions after the great success of Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale. Christmas is the biggest holiday in the Philippines and we are excited to bring our consumers more exclusive deals to help them find the perfect gift for their loved ones. We invite everyone to celebrate the holiday season with us during Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale." - Martin Yu, Associate Director, Shopee Philippines

Key Highlights for Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale

Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale promises three weeks of exciting promotions. Key highlights include:

• Free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend: Users can score their favorite products with free shipping.
• Up to 50% off deals daily: Users can enjoy up to 50% off deals daily, such as Avision 43” LED TV, Grand Videoke Harmony Plus, and more.
• Shopee Catch: Users can play Shopee Catch twice daily for a chance to win from a pool of 1.2 million Shopee coins. At Shopee Games Day on December 10, users can look forward to four sessions of Shopee Catch with even more Shopee coins up for grabs. 
• Shopee Shake: Users stand a chance to win from a pool of 12 million Shopee coins and premium smartphones including an iPhone 11 and Huawei P30 Lite by playing Shopee Shake.
• Shopee Live: Users can tune in to an exclusive livestream at 6 pm daily for a chance to win ₱10,000 worth of prizes during Shopee 12.12 Christmas Daily Giveaways. Lucky viewers also have the chance to take home an iPhone 11 every Friday.
• Voucher giveaways: Users can look forward to cashback vouchers up to 10% daily. There will also be category vouchers up to 15% off up for grabs.
• Exclusive deals from leading brands: Users should watch out for exciting promos from FMCG brands like Pampers, Enfagrow, Unilever, Maybelline, Nestle, Olay, Pantene, and Safeguard. Leading brands including Bosch, INSPI, Anker, Globe, SM Store, Vivo, and Tigernu will also be giving exclusive discounts.

Find out more about Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale at https://www.shopee.ph/12-12

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

Shopee Unveils New Christmas Jingle with Jose Mari Chan on Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas TV Special

On November 11, Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale will offer all-day site-wide free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend

MANILA, NOVEMBER 10 2019: Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, kickstarts the festive season with star studded performances by Alden Richards, Maine Mendoza and Jose Mari Chan on the Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas TV Special aired on GMA and Shopee Live. 

During the TV Show, Shopee brand ambassador Jose Mari Chan amazed viewers with an exclusive live performance of the newest Shopee Christmas jingle. Shoppers can look forward to the official launch of the Christmas jingle on all online channels on November 12.

The newest Shopee Christmas jingle is a fun rendition of Jose Mari Chan’s highly popular original "A Wish on Christmas Night", and was specially composed to welcome Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale.

"We’re very happy to once again work with the Father of Philippine Christmas Music, Jose Mari Chan, for our new Christmas jingle. Last year, our Christmas jingle with Jose Mari Chan received great success, garnering over 19 million views online. This year, we are bringing him back with a new jingle to bring more fun and joy for our shoppers as we usher in the year-end celebration. Together with Jose Mari Chan, we look forward to celebrating the festive season and invite everyone to lookout for our upcoming Christmas sales." - Ruoshan Tao, Head of Marketing, Shopee Philippines

Jose Mari Chan, said, "I am excited to be working with Shopee again to bring joy and laughter to Filipinos during this festive season. Christmas is one of the biggest celebrations in the Philippines and I am thrilled to be given an opportunity to work with Shopee to release a new jingle. I always have an enjoyable time with Shopee and hope my fans will look forward to what we have in store throughout the holiday season."

Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale with discounts up to 95% off
On November 11, Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale will offer consumers unbeatable deals including all-day site-wide free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend. There will be up to 95% off from leading brands including Pampers, Silverworks, Bosch, Unilever, Maybelline, Olay, Pantene, Globe, Anker, Safeguard, Watsons, Huawei, and more. Viewers of Shopee Live can also tune in to a 12-hour livestream session with non-stop prizes including vouchers and iPhone 11 giveaways.

Catch these crazy deals during Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale on November 11:

• Silverworks: Users can score up to 80% off on all Silverworks products including necklaces, earrings, and bracelets.
• Maybelline: Users can enjoy up to 60% off Maybelline best-sellers such as Maybelline Sensational Liquid Lipstick, Superstay Full Coverage Foundation, and Hypercurl Waterproof Mascara.
• Unilever: Users can get up to 50% off popular products such as Dove Intense Repair Shampoo, Ponds Cleansing Balm and Surf Detergent Powder at Unilever Official Store.
• Huawei: Users can anticipate exciting discounts and special bundles on Huawei products such as Huawei Band 4, Huawei Mate 30 Pro, and more at Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale.
• Bosch: Users can look forward to up to 55% off on Bosch power tools and accessories such as cordless drills, hammers, and more.
• P&G: Users can watch out for discounts of up to 50% on favorite P&G brands like Pampers, Olay, and Safeguard.

Find out more about Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale at https://www.shopee.ph/1111

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

Shopee Holds its First-Ever 11.11 Big Christmas TV Special starring Alden Richards, Maine Mendoza, and Heart Evangelista

Countdown to the finale of the Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale with live performances by top homegrown celebrities and the debut of Shopee’s latest Christmas jingle

MANILA, NOVEMBER 5 2019: Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, will be holding its first-ever televised show, the 11.11 Big Christmas TV Special on November 10 at 10:30 PM, aired on GMA7 and Shopee Live. The star-studded show will feature performances by popular GMA stars, Alden Richards, Maine Mendoza, and Heart Evangelista, in an exciting live countdown to the finale of the Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale on 11 November. In addition, it will also include the premiere of the latest Shopee’s jingle, exclusively composed by Jose Mari Chan for this year’s festive season. 

"Christmas is an important holiday for Filipinos, and we are thrilled to kickstart the celebrations in the biggest way possible with our very first televised Christmas concert, the Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas TV Special. With this, we hope to deepen engagement with our users by bringing them closer to their favorite stars and brands, and also to foster the festive spirit in the Philippines. We invite everyone to join in the excitement on 10 November as we count down together to our 11.11 Big Christmas Sale." - Martin Yu, Associate Director, Shopee Philippines

Key highlights of the Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas TV Special

• Debut of Shopee’s latest Christmas jingle: Catch a live performance of the new Shopee Christmas jingle by Jose Mari Chan, which was exclusively composed for this year’s festive season. 
• Star-studded show: Watch top celebrities such as Alden Richards, Maine Mendoza, and Heart Evangelista perform all-time favorite Christmas songs. Also, enjoy special guest appearances by Gabbi Garcia, Lani Missalucha, Julie Anne San Jose and many more popular homegrown stars.
• Over ₱11 million worth of prizes, deals, and discounts including a house and lot: Stand a chance to win exciting prizes including a Rusi Mojo 200 motorcycle, Toyota Fortuner, and a house and lot from Avida by tuning in to 3 special Shopee Shake sessions during the program.
• Score amazing deals and vouchers: Enjoy amazing discounts of up to 70% from leading brands like Unilever, Pampers, Maybelline, Anker, and Perfetti van Melle during the show.

Exciting promotions, giveaways and  discounts on November 11
Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale will culminate on November 11 with exciting promotions including:

• All-day sitewide free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend.
• Up to 90% off deals: Score up to 90% off deals during the finale of Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale, such as the Xiaomi Redmi 7 and Redmi 7A. Consumers can also get the HUG 32” LED TV LT32, and the Rapoo V600 Gamepad XB360; both available at only ₱11.
• 12-hour non-stop live stream: Look forward to non-stop challenges and vouchers during the exclusive 12-hour Shopee Live session from 12 noon to 12 midnight, and watch out for five iPhone 11 giveaways. 
• Exciting giveaways via Shopee Shake and Shopee Catch: Stand a chance to win from a pool of 2 million Shopee coins and an iPhone 11 by playing Shopee Shake. Shopee will also be upsizing its latest Shopee Catch, with a total of 6 game sessions and a 1 million coin pool to be won. 
• Exclusive deals from leading brands: Shop exclusive deals from leading brands such as Pampers, Silverworks, Bosch, Unilever, Maybelline, Olay, Pantene, Globe, Anker, Safeguard, Watsons, and Huawei. 
• Special promotions from industry players: Get an additional 12% off when checking out with a Metrobank card. Also, enjoy two months’ worth of load for free when buying Cignal Ultimate Prepaid HD at only ₱2,290 during the sale.

Find out more about Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale at https://www.shopee.ph/1111

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

Eurotel Naga Revamps to Boost Tourism

Bicol region is about to get a boost in tourism, following the grand relaunch of Eurotel Naga as it shapes up to take travel and leisure on another level.

Eurotel Naga, one of the leading hotels in the Queen City of Bicol Region, promotes local industry in greater heights through incorporating its own in-house travel tour.

Featuring five tourist hotspot locations, Eurotel Hotel takes its guests on an exciting and unforgettable experience they will surely treasure. Whether it’s the thrilling ride around Mayon Volcano, island hopping in Caramoan, extreme watersports in CamSur, island escapade in Calaguas, or an up-close and personal encounter with a whaleshark, Eurotel’s #LoveLokal tour packages will surely bring summer all-yearlong in your calendars.

"Our main goal is to simply improve the local tourism industry here in Bicol with our own tour packages. We offer the top tourist destinations to the guests for them to truly enjoy what Bicol region has to offer." - Ms. Sue Geminiano, Marketing Manager

Ideally situated near the central district of Naga City, Eurotel Hotel has been one of the top choices by many tourists visiting Bicol region, since it first opened in October 2013.

Almost 100 smartly designed rooms, therapeutic massage services and conveniently located near the business, medical, and commercial district, Eurotel Hotel-Naga caters to every guest in different walks of life.

The hotel also offers a 24/7 wide selection of international cuisine - alongside the best local dishes of Bicol Region and different function rooms to cater receptions or corporate events. Truly, Eurotel Hotel is a wonder in Naga City, blending superb service and relaxing stay at an exceptional rate thus meeting the demand for unique lodging services.

"Aside from the picturesque tour packages, we’re also proud to bring you the local cuisine of Bicol, filling your stomachs at your heart’s content. Enjoy some of the local’s best delicacies such as the Lokal Naga Ensalada, Pancit Bato, Tinumok (similar to pinangat and laing), Kandingga, and Tinutong na Manok." Ms. Sue added.

Eurotel Hotel offers guests a unique cultural and comfortable experience paired with extraordinary service and hospitality. Indeed, Eurotel Naga is the perfect home away from home.

So what are you waiting for? Experience a yearlong summer with Eurotel Naga now. For reservations, call (02) 8353-6000.

Nacho King! - The Number 1 Name in Nachos, since 1995

Nacho King! is the largest Tex-Mex food manufacturer in the Philippines. It operates kiosk and food cart franchises in many marketplaces and malls in the major cities of the Philippines. Nacho King! is the largest and only nationwide Tex-Mex retailer in the Philippines, and also exports its products internationally, primarily to markets in Asia. The business was founded in 1995 and began selling franchises in 1996.

I dropped by Nacho King! SM City San Lazaro and what caught my attention is how their chips look fresh and crispy. This kiosk is well-maintained and the area is clean so you will be sure of the cleanliness of your nachos. The staff are smiling and accommodating as well.

Nacho King! SM San Lazaro is located at the 2nd Level

Immediately, I tried their best seller, the Jumbo Loaded (156.00) cheesy nachos with four toppings: Beef, Salsa, Jalapeño and Mushroom.

Nacho King! also serves in other sizes: the Biggie Loaded (109.00) with 4 toppings, Cheesy Beefy Jumbo (98.00), Cheesy Beefy Biggie (73.00) and Cheesy Beefie Medium (46.00). Nacho King! SM City San Lazaro also has new offerings, the Spicy Beefy Nachos (89.00) and Mexican Beefy Nachos (89.00). You also have options for additional toppings: Beef (P30.00), Salsa (20.00), Jalapeño (20.00), Mushroom (20.00) and Cheese (20.00).

Get your Nacho King! in your preferred size and toppings

They also sell flavored chips (72.00/250 grams) and you can choose from Barbecue, Cheese or Sour Cream flavors. They also offer plain chips (120.00/500 grams). Not only that, the branch, depending on availability, also sell Beef (495.00/kilo/pack), Cheese Sauce Powder (147.00/250 grams and makes 750 grams of cheese sauce), Salsa (216.00/500 grams/pack) and Jalapeño (199.00/500 grams/pack).

Now, you can have your own Nacho Parties at home with no worries.

Nacho King! is also open for: Franchising, Wholesale Distribution, Reseller Dealer Programs, Catering and Parties! For more details, contact 0917-8177533. For bulk orders from their factory outlet store, contact 0917-5611368. For your parties, contact 0917-5609336. You may also visit their official website at nachoking.com

OPPO Reno2 Series, designed to bring out the creative storymaker in you, officially launches in PH

The Reno2 series is a phone videography powerhouse that’s bound to take smartphone vlogging to the next level

October 2019, PHILIPPINES: World-leading smartphone brand OPPO takes on today's emergence of video content creation as a creative outlet with the grand launch of the Reno2 Series in the Philippines, which includes both the Reno2 and the Reno2 F. This latest iteration to the successful line of the Reno series is jam-packed with top-notch video-focused specs such as the Quad Rear Camera setup capable of up to 20x Digital Zoom, Ultra Steady Mode, Ultra Dark Mode, and more. These high-grade features allow users to create quality videos, and ultimately sparks creativity in sharing stories. With the OPPO Reno2, #AnyoneIsAStorymaker

A full house during the grand launch of OPPO Reno2 Series in the Philippines, officially debuting both the Reno2 and the Reno2 F - smartphones especially designed to be a videography powerhouse.

The Reno Collective Embraces being Storymakers
The Reno Series values creativity and self-expression through the stories that make up our everyday lives, brought to life by storymakers that make up The Reno Collective. Alongside the Reno2 Series Launch, notable vloggers and content creators were introduced as the official brand ambassadors: Actors Gabbi Garcia and Mikael Daez, fashion and lifestyle personality Laureen Uy, and globe-trotting adventurer Daniel Marsh. These well known icons’ content may differ in theme, but they all share the same goal of creative self-expression in the form of videography, which then inspires others to embrace being a storymaker. The OPPO Reno2 Series’ newest innovation enables one to widen horizons, discover new possibilities, and express one’s self with no reservations.

L-R: Daniel Marsh, Globe-trotting Adventurer and OPPO Reno2 Brand Ambassador; Gabbi Garcia, Celebrity Vlogger and OPPO Reno2 Brand Ambassador; Raymond Xia, OPPO Philippines Marketing Director; James Ma, OPPO Philippines President; Zen Han, OPPO Philippines Vice President for National Sales; Chiqui Tapawan-Grageda, OPPO Philippines Brand Manager; Mikael Daez, Actor and OPPO Reno2 Brand Ambassador

With a mix of old and new storymakers onboarded, OPPO also launched the "100 Moments" digital campaign that gives a glimpse of 100 diverse stories, all creatively captured with the Reno2. Each distinct story is open for viewing online through the hashtag #AnyoneIsAStorymaker.

The Evolution of Phone Videography with the new OPPO Reno2
More people are seeing the vast potential behind videos as a form of expression nowadays. We also see this with the rise of popular platforms such as Youtube, Instagram, and TikTok, as well as the increased number of videos being churned out online. Videos speak volumes in creating stories, and with smartphones now being an extension to one’s lifestyle, people are more open to sharing stories and expressing creativity through videos seamlessly captured with their smartphones.

With the advent of the rise of video, the OPPO Reno2 takes things up a notch to better capture video content. The Reno2 series was especially designed to allow its users to help budding content creators become more effective storymakers. Thanks to the smartphone’s enhanced Quad Rear Camera consisting of a 48MP main camera, an 8MP wide angle lens, a 13MP telephoto lens, and a 2MP mono lens, supported by 5x Hybrid Zoom and up to 20x digital zoom and the Ultra Wide Angle lens. The Reno2 offers 116° Ultra-Wide Angle view, bringing your stories to life through boundless landscapes day or night. The series enables its users to capture long-distance scenarios in ultra-high quality imaging, whether it be taking videos of your favorite performers at a concert or capturing breathtaking scenery.

The Reno2’s Ultra Steady Mode feature is designed to guarantee stable and smooth videos in the midst of extremely shaky situations. The series is equipped with Optical Image Stabilization and a 60 fps frame rate to compensate for those shaky shots and enhance image stabilization, fluency, and overall image quality. A true testament of eliminating boundaries as you better express yourself.

The Reno2 is equipped with the Ultra Dark Mode, which produces crisp and clear shots even during low light conditions, capable of picking up details invisible to the human eye. 

Adding to the Reno2 camera’s roster of video-focused features are the Bokeh Effect Video that adds depth, the Background Noise Reduction feature that cuts out background noise to make the subject’s sounds more focused, and the Audio Zoom feature that allows one to amplify the sound of a subject while zooming in on it. 

The upgraded VOOC 3.0 flash charging technology and a large-capacity 4,000 mAh battery will enable its users to a more enjoyable and longer experience. It is also powered by Hyper Boost 2.0, Frame Boost, and Touch Boost to provide a smooth user experience while running on ColorOS 6.1 based on Android 9.0. You can enjoy the immersive video experience on the Reno2’s 6.5” AMOLED full screen made from durable 6th Generation Corning® Gorilla® Glass and the Dolby ATMOS feature to experience surround sound effects when using a headset.

The OPPO Reno2 in Sunset Pink. For the Philippine release, the Reno2 also comes in Luminous Black, while the Reno2 F comes in Sky White and Lake Green.

The Reno2 series comes in colorways inspired by nature: options for Reno2 are Sunset Pink and Luminous Black, while Sky White and Lake Green for Reno2 F.

Reno2 F: the next generation of the OPPO F series
With the objective of boosting the OPPO F series’ features, the brand introduced the Reno2 F equipped with a 48MP Quad Rear camera that comes with the Ultra Night Mode 2.0, which offers greater adaptability to a wider range of lighting intensity and optimized night shooting. Amplifying this is the Atmosphere Light for an optimized experience when using the front camera to take selfies efficiently. The Reno2 F also utilizes Electronic Image Stabilization to guarantee image stabilization amidst high-action activities together with 119° Ultra Wide angle adaptability to enable you to capture wider perspectives.

Enhanced Auditory Experience with the new OPPO ENCO Q1
Alongside the Reno2 Series, OPPO has also launched in the Philippines its first wireless noise-cancelling headphones, the OPPO ENCO Q1. The noise-cancelling feature comes in handy in low-frequency noise environments when in transit such as in cars, airplanes, or trains. Designed by the OPPO acoustic team, it cancels out all external noise to enable uninterrupted auditory experience. It is equipped with massive 11.8 mm high-resolution dynamic driver units with PEEK+PU composite diaphragms, resulting in rich mid-range to crystal-clear treble.

Chiqui Tapawan-Grageda, OPPO Philippines Brand Manager, debuts the new OPPO Reno2 series and the ENCO Q1 - OPPO’s wireless noise-cancelling earphones.

Charging time completes within 2 hours and can last up to 15 hours of music play time, 10.5 hours of communication, and 22 hours standby. It is also built with Bluetooth 5.0 that allows stronger connection between the phone and earphones up to 10 meters. The OPPO ENCO Q1 comes with premium design that exhibits elegance and beauty, available in color variants Midnight Black and Sunny Orange.

Get your OPPO Reno2, Reno2 F, and OPPO ENCO Q1 soon!
The new OPPO Reno2 will retail at PHP 28,990 with Muse Bluetooth Speaker worth PHP2,499 as a freebie, while the Reno2 F will retail at PHP 19,990 with O1 Bluetooth Headphone worth PHP2,499 as a freebie. Both will run pre-order period from October 18 to 24, and will be officially be available nationwide on October 25 in OPPO concept stores, authorized dealers, and online via Lazada, Shopee, Akulaku, Argomall, Abenson and Memoxpress.

Zen Han, OPPO Philippines Vice President for National Sales, introduces the official rates of the complete Reno series lineup in the Philippines.

The Reno2 series will be available in partner operators Globe and Smart. For Globe, the Reno2 will be available on Plan 1,799 online and offline with no cash out starting October 24, while for Smart, the Reno2 will be available on Smart Signature Plan M 1,499 with Php7,500 cash out starting November 8. 

You can enjoy the auditory experience as well with wireless noise-cancelling earphones OPPO ENCO Q1 for only PHP4,990 starting October 25 in all OPPO concept stores and authorized dealers nationwide. It is also available via Home Credit for 6 months installment with 0% interest.

To know more about the new OPPO’s latest products, visit the website www.oppo.com/ph or check the official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/OPPOPH.

Shake, Rattle & Run Engkan2 | October 26, 2019

The Most Awaited Halloween FunRUN event of the year returns! The Shake, Rattle and Run Engkan2. The event is happening on October 26, 2019, at the Liwasang Ulalim CCP Complex, Pasay City. Join and enjoy the most exciting horrific fun run in the Philippines!

This coming Halloween, horror and heebie-jeebies will once again blend with this season's atmosphere. Creatively terrifying costumes are set to conquer the streets and every celebration, creating a mix of fun and excitement. Unlike any other Halloween affair, RUN 4 Ur Life series proudly offers the second installment of this breakthrough event, triggering our goose pimples while sweating for healthier lifestyle. Red Sports by Red Entertainment unveils "Shake, Rattle and Run: Engkan2," Metro Manila’s biggest Halloween fun run and night part this 2019.

Upgraded Singlet and Finisher Medal

Besides the good creeps, Shake, Rattle and Run will be back with a more fabulous singlet and finisher medal!

Expect a stylish hooded singlet perfect not only for the run but also as a gym companion!

And can you not admire the design of this finisher medal? This is one thing to anticipate during the run!

Open for All Ages

Everybody is welcome to join this spook-tacular celebration just days before Halloween! Dress up as your favorite cartoon/anime character or go the extra mile and add some blood for added scare.

Children ages 12 years and below are encouraged to join the 1K race category. Teens and adults, on the other hand, are welcome to run on the 3k and 5k categories!

For 3k and 5k finishers, stylish finisher shirts await you. You can take selfies and groufies with your friends wearing this.

AP Cargo Reinforces Digital Transformation with the Implementation of Ramco Logistics Software

Ramco’s Unify Mobile Apps help simplify processes and step up online visibility, arresting revenue leakage

Manila, PHILIPPINES / Chennai, INDIA – September 23, 2019 – Philippines’ leading domestic provider of express logistics for air cargo and other goods, AP Cargo Logistic Network Corp. today announced the go-live of a powerful cloud-based Logistics ERP suite enabled by Ramco Systems, to improve tracking, planning and management of its air freight operations nationally in more than 80 branches worldwide.

Ramco’s Logistics Software implemented at AP Cargo includes modules for Transport Management System, Fleet Maintenance System, Supply Chain Management, Finance Management as well as Human Capital Management.

Built for third-party logistics providers, freight forwarders and courier service providers, Ramco’s multi-functional logistics ERP software has been implemented worldwide, enabling over 1,200 users at AP Cargo track, plan, and manage more than 550 vehicles and other valuable assets over their smartphones.

Ramco’s Command Center feature now offers AP Cargo’s senior management true end-to-end connectivity, visibility and control of the entire operations globally, thereby simplifying operations. The solution’s enhanced mobility features and Ramco’s Unify Mobile App offers AP Cargo and its customers detailed and real-time asset tracking (location of cargo 24/7), stock status and visibility, thereby eliminating potential revenue leakage.

"Given that Philippines’ logistics sector is on a growth trajectory, there was an urgent need for us to adopt IT solutions to accelerate operational competence and infrastructure. Ramco has future-proofed our tech backbone and has also gone the extra mile by rigorously testing the application, to ensure seamless adoption, no matter what the circumstances." - Dr. Virgilio R. Villacorte, President and CEO, AP Cargo

Randi Ovidio G. Lorica, Deputy CEO & Project Manager, AP Cargo, said, "Apart from providing us with a one-stop logistics solution, Ramco Logistics Software has also effectively blended with our in-house systems for hub operations. It has transformed AP Cargo into a technology enabled organization, making us a preferred express logistics company in the Philippines."

Commenting on achieving yet another milestone, P.R. Venketrama Raja, Chairman, Ramco Group, said, "Ramco entered the Philippine market in 2016 and since then has seen astounding growth with many new project wins. Our Logistics ERP suite has helped many leading logistics companies in the Philippines by providing them with a competitive advantage in the now continuously growing and competitive logistics sector. Our partnership and go-live with AP cargo has marked another milestone for us as we strive to strategically position ourselves as one of the leading ERP players in the country."

"Having built a specialized solution to address the LSP segment, we are happy to see good uptake of our comprehensive suite which is driving digitization and business transformation of our clients. The smooth project go-live at AP Cargo is yet another feather in our Logistics cap which reinforces the sturdiness of the solution, the detailed project planning and impeccable partnership between both the teams," added Virender Aggarwal, CEO, Ramco Systems.

Eatlog Run 2019 Supports Local Egg Producers and Continues to Promote Egg Consumption

In celebration of the World Egg Day, the Philippines participates in the annual commemoration via Eatlog Run 2019. Now on its fourth consecutive year, Eatlog Run continues to advocate one egg a day for good health.

Happening on October 13, 2019, at SM by the Bay in Pasay City, this family-oriented event brings in a new twist to its usual fun run as it introduces various egg dishes along the running course. This activity is a unique way to highlight egg as a healthy, nutritious yet affordable food choice.

Eggs are an inexpensive yet richest source of high-quality protein, other nutrients such as essential fatty acids, and micronutrients like vitamins and minerals, necessary for the body’s nutritional requirement. 

One of the vitamins found in eggs is Vitamin D. The egg yolk has high levels of Vitamin D, that is required by the body to control the availability of calcium and phosphorous that strengthens the bones. Sufficient levels of vitamin D, likewise, provides immunity and cell repair to prevent stress and cancers. 

Meanwhile, egg yolk’s bright color is an indicator that an egg comes from a healthy hen. Aside from that, it contains high levels of carotenoids, that acts as antioxidants.

DSM Nutritional Products, one of the major partners of Eatlog Run Year 4, is the global leader in quality vitamins. They offer Optimum Vitamin Nutrition (OVN), a DSM trademark for quality in terms of ensuring levels of recommended doses of vitamin requirement for animals are adequate, allowing the animal to function in basic growth, health maintenance, and production performance. 

DSM supports in healthy egg production by providing not only the common form of Vitamin D3 but also the absorbable form of Hydroxy-D3 (HyD®) in egg layer diet nutrition. This delivers adequate levels in the systems of the animal that can be deposited to the egg. It also has nature identical Carophylls® that can help supplement carotenoids aside from the feed stuff. 
  
Other than eggs’ many health benefits, this run aims to uplift and empower our local egg producers. With the support of Department of Agriculture (DA), Bureau of Animal Industry, Department of Science and Technology – Food And and Nutrition Research Institute,  Philippine Association of Breeders and Layers, Inc. (PABLI), Philippine Egg Board Association, and DSM Nutritional Products, The Good Egg by Sarimanok; and other partners  will help us better understand egg’s contribution to the food and poultry industry. 

DSM Nutritional Products is recognized by the International Egg Commission (IEC) as the first sole Value Chain Partner for feed additives and sustainability. This partnership is responsible for supporting sustainable egg production by promoting it as the lowest contributor to environmental footprints while being an affordable, safe, and accessible form of nutrition to all. This collaboration requires international cooperation with global organization to deliver United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, that will benefit the need of the growing population for food and help drive positive development in the egg industry. 

In a report done by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), it presented that egg-laying poultry segment has increased by 8.8 percent to 142, 010 metric tons in the first quarter of 2019. The three highest regions that contributed to the increase were the CALABARZON Region, Central Luzon, and Central Visayas. According to the PSA report, these three regions comprised 60.1 percent of the total chicken egg production of the country. Nonetheless, there is an impending need to address low egg consumption in the country.  

Apart from increased consumption and awareness on eggs’ nutritional value, the proceeds of Eatlog Run will aid the following institutions – Save the Children and Armed Forces of the Philippines Educational Benefit System Office (AFP-EBSO), to continue their fight against malnutrition and send orphaned children to school. 

Registration is now open for any of these categories with corresponding prices – 3K Solo for P600.00, 3K Egg Family or group of four for P2200.00, 5K Solo for P700.00, 5K Buddies Double Egg Yolk for P1300.00, and 10K Scrambled Solo for P800.00.

Race kit includes singlet, race bib, finisher’s medal, and loot bags. For 10K runners, they get an additional race belt. 

On-site registration takes place at selected Chris Sports branches – SM Mall of Asia, Glorietta, SM Megamall, and SM North EDSA. You can also do online registration by visiting www.goorahna.com. 

Students are also encouraged to join. They can participate in this run for a cause for a discounted price of P150.00. They will receive race bib and medal. 

The annual Eatlog Run in the Philippines has been recognized by the IEC, a global organization that represents the egg industry. The World Egg Day celebration falls every second week of October.

Eatlog Run 2019 is made possible by the following Major sponsors:  Department of Agriculture- Bureau of Animal Industry, Philippine Association of Breeders and Layers, Inc. (PABLI), Philippine Egg Board Association, DSM Nutritional Products, and Sarmanok Poultry Feeds, Also with our event partners: MX 3,Bepco, Blackwater, Salonpas, Mogu Mogu and Hello Panda, Goju, Nature Spring, SM By the Bay Amusement Park, Pocarri Sweat, Curves, Allertin, BiFruitas also with our Media Partners: Light Tv – God’s channel of blessings, Malaya Business Insight, Business Mirror, Manila Times, Saksi, Dyaryo Bomda, Pilipino Mirror, Bulgar, Wheninmanila.com, The Philippine Events, Pinoy Kami Online, DWBL

This event is organized by Aldenver Marketing, Inc. 

For more information about Eatlog Run 2019, please contact Ms. Nikka Ramos of Aldenver Marketing at 0927-8484533 / 0998-9565231. You may also send an e-mail at aldenver.eventsmarketing@gmail.com 

For updates and other important announcements, please check Eatlog Run or Aldenver Events and Eggciting Adventure Family Fun Run Facebook page.

OPPO Officially Launches the Newest A9 2020: The Smartphone that Promises a Full Entertainment Experience

An all-new, all-in great mobile phone experience of the latest A Series 2020 has finally arrived

The new OPPO A Series smartphones officially launches in the Philippines.

From L-R: OPPO Philippines Marketing Director Mr. Raymond Xia, OPPO Philippines CEO Mr. Damon Huang, OPPO A Series Endorser Alex Gonzaga, and OPPO Philippines Brand Manager Chiqui Tapawan proudly showcases the new OPPO A9

September 2019, PHILIPPINES – Leading smartphone brand OPPO rings in the month of September with two big news: the launch of the all-new OPPO A Series 2020 in the Philippines and the first ever endorser of the A Series 2020, the all-around entertainer, Alex Gonzaga. The OPPO A Series 2020, which includes the OPPO A9 2020 and OPPO A5 2020 handsets, is the brand’s latest offering for the entry to mid-level smartphone market. 

The new OPPO A9 2020, especially made for pure entertainment, has officially launched in the Philippines.

The A series plays a vital role in the continuous growth of OPPO in the Philippines as it is one of the best bestselling series of the brand in the country. Despite being young in the local market, OPPO has been growing rapidly gaining the trust and love of the Filipinos, which led the company to become one of the market leaders in the country with a total of 28% of market share in Q2 of 2019, as per the recent Canalys report.

Mr. Raymond Xia, OPPO Philippines Marketing Director, shares about the rapid growth of the brand attributed to the global support revolving around the OPPO A Series.

The all-new OPPO A series 2020 includes two handsets – the A9 2020 and the A5 2020. A9 2020 is priced at PHP 15,990. The blind pre-order scheme started last September 14 and ran until September 19. The actual pre-order starts from September 20 to 27. Customers can avail their very own A9 2020 on September 28 in OPPO stores and authorized dealers nationwide with a free XSound Wireless Bluetooth Headset that is worth PHP2,099. The A5 2020 will arrive in the Philippines in October.

OPPO Philippines Brand Manager Chiqui Tapawan unveiled the price of the new OPPO A9 2020, priced at Php 15,990 SRP.

"We named this fresh new lineup the OPPO A Series 2020, in celebration of the beginning of the new decade, while also commemorating the success of the A series over the past ten years. This new name also reflects our vision for the years to come. It highlights the brand’s latest technologies, stunning design, superb photography, powerful performance, and overall promise of catering to the voice of the younger generation." Raymond Xia, OPPO Philippines Marketing Director

The newest OPPO A Series 2020 inspires users to actively "play", as it offers an outstanding entertainment experience to help users ease away from the stress of daily life, just like how the first-ever A Series 2020 endorser, Alex Gonzaga, does so with her highly interesting and entertaining daily life adventures. 

OPPO officially introduces Alex Gonzaga, who is #AlwaysGwithOPPOA9, as the first ever endorser of the OPPO A Series in the Philippines.

"We are truly excited to introduce Alex Gonzaga as the newest endorser of the upgraded OPPO A series. Her outgoing and engaging personality, along with the fact that she is one of the favorite entertainers in the industry today, make her a perfect fit for the all-new OPPO A9 2020 that’s packed with amazing entertainment features that will surely keep you entertained," shares Raymond Xia.

Versatile Camera Tech Brings Users Even More Photography Options

The OPPO A9 2020 comes with a multipurpose Quad Camera setup, including a 48MP Main Camera + 8MP Ultra-Wide Lens + 2MP Mono Lens + 2MP Portrait Lens. These offer an all-around use that can satisfy users’ needs for all shooting angles and scenarios, including the upgraded Ultra Night Mode 2.0 that also works in wide angle mode.

The 48MP primary lens improves image clarity with higher resolution, helping capture more details. The 8MP 119° ultra-wide-angle lens makes it easier to capture a larger shot in a smaller space. The Mono lens and Portrait Lens allow users to add retro, grainy, and atmospheric filters to portrait shots, creating more personalized images for users, offering new styles unique to the all-new A series 2020.

The A9 2020 is equipped with a 16MP selfie camera that uses AI Beautification technology for tailor-made selfies. This technology automatically identifies skin tone, age, gender, and skin color. It differentiates users for customized beautification. An all-new algorithm for smoothing out blemishes on the skin and sharper features create a make-up free look.

OPPO’s latest stabilization technology also meets the growing demand for high-quality action videos, with a built-in gyroscope on the two handsets allowing for more stable shooting. There are also improved video filters that allow users to create their own movies, ideal for creating eye-catching content in the era of short video apps.

Outstanding Hardware and Software for

Exceptional Experience and Performance

A large capacity 5000mAh battery enables all-day use, capable of supporting 19 hours of continuous usage. The battery is also able to handle reverse charging, freeing active and on-the-go users from the worries of rapid battery drain.

In terms of audio, the OPPO A Series 2020 comes with dual stereo speakers that offer higher volumes and improved sound quality, even at high volumes. The sound feels full-bodied and clearer, with an immersive surround sound effect through the Dolby Atmos® audio technology. 

On top of that, the OPPO A Series 2020 packs an ultra-powerful performance, thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 platform, with an 8-core 64-bit processor, 8GB of RAM, and Game Boost 2.0.  Especially for the gaming experience, the Game Boost 2.0 accelerator technology offers improved Frame Boost and Touch Boost, both of which provide lightning-fast game play response, by reducing touch screen latency and lag and delivering an overall better user experience.  

To add, the high capacity and versatile memory options provide more space to record beautiful life moments. The new A series 2020 is equipped with a 128GB high memory capacity and a three-card (Dual Sim + MicroSD) slot that can support up to 256GB of memory.              

Intelligent Design That’s Both Attractive and User-Friendly

The OPPO A Series 2020 is also equipped with a more compact Waterdrop screen, with a 31.4% decrease in overall area compared to the previous generation. A 6.5” full screen has an 89% screen-to-body ratio, which also uses toughened Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3+ that is twice as hard, versus that of the third generation, and offers better resistance to scratches. A Sunlight Screen improves screen readability under strong direct light and ensures true colors shine through dim or dark environments, while a blue light filter relieves eye fatigue and better protects users’ eyesight in low light.

The all-new A series 2020 is equipped with 3D gradient design and comes in two colors: Marine Green and Space Purple. 

Purchasing of the new A9 2020 is made easier for customers. For Home Credit, customers can pre-order the A9 2020 handset starting September 20 with flexible payment terms of 6 and 9 months with a guaranteed 0% interest. It will also be available online. The A9 2020 will be available for an exclusive pre-order in Lazada starting September 20 to 27. It will officially be available starting September 28 in all OPPO concept stores and authorized dealers nationwide, including e-commerce partner sites Lazada, Shopee, Akulaku, and Argomall. The A9 2020 will retail at PHP15,990.