OPPO Defies Market Slowdown with 50 Million Sales in 2015

Global electronics company grows 67% year on year OPPO Philippines in their year-end celebration

OPPO sold 50 million units in 2015, representing a year-on-year growth of 67 percent. Propelled by this success, OPPO has broken into the top 10 smartphone brands worldwide, ranking 8th in global market share, according to a recent report by TrendForce. OPPO soared in 2015 on its "simple, focused" strategy, which prioritized product quality and user experience above all. Meanwhile, a host of innovative signature technologies, such as the VOOC Flash Charge quick-charging solution and a versatile, feature-packed camera platform, won the favor of consumers around the world. 2015 saw the release of a wide range of new OPPO products, including the R7 series, the Mirror 5, and the Neo 7. The products of the R7 series made OPPO a commanding force in the mid-range and upper mid-range market segments. Taking China, the largest smartphone market in the world, as an example, OPPO accounted for 27.9 percent of the country’s offline sales in the RMB2000-2999

WWF-Philippines appoints Iza Calzado as its Female National Ambassador

Environmental solutions-provider World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-Philippines) announced the appointment of its latest National Ambassador – multi-awarded actress and TV personality Iza Calzado.

Calzado joins the growing family of celebrities who are helping spread WWF’s solutions on climate change, conservation, resource protection and environmental education.

WWF-Philippines President Joel Palma believes she is a natural choice. “Iza embodies the empowered Filipina who leads an active, healthy and sustainable lifestyle. Plus, she’s actively involved in raising environmental awareness.”

The actress is excited to become part of the organization and hopes to share WWF solutions – plus her own unique lessons – to raise public awareness on ecological issues. “It’s time for us to give extra attention to environmental solutions and how we can turn the tide if we work together, today,” said Calzado.

"Chicago Fire's" Taylor Kinney Braves the Haunted "Forest"‏

Popularly known for the hit TV series “Chicago Fire” now on its fourth season, American actor Taylor Kinney has consistently crossed over to the big screen: from the gripping “Zero Dark Thirty,” to the wacky comedy “The Other Woman.” As 2016 begins, Kinney’s stepping into a lead role opposite “Game of Thrones's” Natalie Dormer for Columbia Pictures' terrifying horror thriller “The Forest.”

In the film, a young American woman, Sara (Dormer), journeys to Japan's Aokigahara Forest in search of her twin sister, who has mysteriously disappeared. In the company of expatriate Aiden (Kinney), Sara enters the forest having been well warned to “stay on the path.” Determined to discover the truth about her sister’s fate, Sara will have to face the angry and tormented souls of the dead that prey on anyone who dares come near them. These malevolent spirits lying in wait for Sara at every turn will plunge her into a frightening darkness from which she must fight to save herself.

DepEd to establish new schools for indigenous peoples in Mindanao

Pursuing its commitment to provide culture-based education and help ensure lasting peace in Mindanao, the Department of Education (DepEd) will establish 5 new schools for Higaonon communities in Gingoog, Misamis Oriental.

The new schools will be established in Barangays Kalipay, Hindangon, Bantaawan, and Bal-ason, and will be ready to accept its first batch of learners this coming school year (SY) 2016-2017.

Meanwhile in other parts of Mindanao, DepEd will establish 246 more schools for the indigenous communities in Regions IX, X, XI, XII, and XIII. The Agency will establish a total of 251 schools in time for SY 2016-2017.

Power of Three at Paradizoo‏

Experience one of the celebrated events in the field of agriculture as Paradizoo reveal the annual “Power of Three" (floral, vegetable and livestock festival). From January 9 to March 31 expand and relish your understanding towards agriculture as they will exhibit and display farm produce, orchids, bonsai, veggies and livestock.

Be enthralled to variety of breathtaking floral designs, orchids and flower arrangement , opening of Bonsai at Eclectic Garden and Seminar with Atish during Flower Festival starting Jan 16 up to Feb 6. And since it's the love month they will have a Pre-Valentine's Day Special Event on the 13th of February.

Everyone Deserves To be Beautiful: Cosmetologie 2016

As a service to our beauty industry, the much-awaited biggest gathering of suppliers, stylists, salon owners and beauty enthusiasts will converge for COSMETOLOGIE 2016 on February 16, 9am-7pm at the SMX Convention Center Mall of Asia. 

The event is organized by PICA (Philippine International Cosmetologists Association), the country's biggest organization of hair and make-up professionals with chapters all over the country and also the only organization that is accredited by TESDA to certify professional stylists. 

Show the world your creative skills in hair, make-up, nail art and overall styling.  Push yourself and compete in the most prestigious and credible  beauty competition in the country. Join us on the Love Month and network with your fellow stylists, learn from the best industry experts  and source among the best suppliers showcasing their products and services in the exhibition. 

Winners of the competition (Ladies Haircut&Color, Men's Haircut&Color, Bridal Makeup and Red Carpet Look) will be receiving cash prices and a trophy of the Fanny Serrano Excellance Award. Additional new categories are the Nail-Art competition and Avant Garde Hairstyle on mannequins only). 

For more inquiry: PICA website  and the event page on facebook.

Rebel Wilson, the Party Animal in "How to Be Single"‏

Fresh from reprising her breakout role as fan-favorite Fat Amy in the smash comedy “Pitch Perfect 2,” Rebel Wilson now stars opposite Dakota Johnson in New Line Cinema's “How to Be Single.”

Based on the book by Liz Tucillo (TV’s “Sex & the City,” “He’s Just Not That Into You”), the film follows a host of singles at various stages of—and with varying opinions on—the single state.

Wilson plays the aggressively spirited Robin, who makes it her mission to not only show her new co-worker Alice (Johnson) the ropes at the office, but after business hours as well. “Robin really loves being single and wants everyone else to love it as much as she does,” Johnson offers. “Alice, on her own for the first time, figures she might as well learn from the master.”

WTF! Wala Talagang Forever, the celebrated Jon Santos comedy show, lands a new home this 2016!

Jon wields his riotous brand of satirical laughter to inaugurate the brand-new Ceremonial Hall of the Marriott Grand Ballroom, Resorts World Manila, on the nights of Feb 17,18,19,20,24,25,26 and 27, and on Mar 4, 5, and 6, with his latest send-ups of the most notorious and hilarious politicians, celebrities, stars and wannabes that crowd the Philippine headlines this season.

WTF! Wala Talagang Forever, turbo-charged with new punches and targets, features the even wilder adventures of presidential aspirant Miriam Da Defensive Defender as she corrects Miss Universe Pia Horseback on her answers on the US Bases issue. Concert goddess Majonna reveals her shocking discoveries about the sensual possibilities of balut and ube ice cream during her Philippine tour. Future ex-president Pi-Nyoy spills the beans on his post-Malacanang plans, and it includes marriage to this mystery girl! Resurgent Grace Foe wrecks revenge on her DQ attackers in a way that puts FPJ’s action scenes to shame. Is Diyoning, the big bad mama of Pakyaw, still with her cougar ways? Is Ate Vi, running for senator, or running away from the ballot?

Redmayne Aims for Back-to-Back Oscars with "The Danish Girl"

He already won the Best Actor Oscar last year for “The Theory of Everything,” and this January, Eddie Redmayne has racked up Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild and Academy Award nominations for his role as a transgender woman in the 1920s love story “The Danish Girl,” opening Feb. 3 exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas.

Pundits are wondering if he could be the first actor since Tom Hanks to win back-to-back Academy Awards. (Hanks won for 1993's “Philadelphia” and 1994's “Forrest Gump.”)

(Watch the featurette “Who is the Danish Girl?” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99YdQQ_oAI4.)

Stiller, Wilson Pose in Valentino Shopping Windows in Rome‏

Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson continue boosting their career as supermodels.

The actors, who attended the premier of “Zoolander 2” in Rome on Saturday night, along with colleagues Will Ferrell and Justin Theroux, posed in the shopping windows of Valentino flagship on Sunday afternoon. The Roman-based fashion house collaborated with the movie’s costume designer Leesa Evans on a range of outfits for the comedy.