Night shots in the Metro worthy to #PictureLifeTogether with OPPO Reno5 Series

Living in an urban jungle like Manila, we sometimes take for granted the beauty of the city, as we go through our daily grinds as safely and as hurriedly as possible. But even in between all the concrete, nighttime shines a different light on the city - the bright lights and neon signs give a level of warmth that’s meant to be remembered and captured. 

Check out some shots of Manila by night captured by the camera powerhouse smartphone, OPPO Reno5 Series that can preserve magnificent night time views in full definition. With a  64MP rear quadcam matrix and a 44MP ultra clear front camera for Reno5 5G and a 32MP ultra clear front camera for Reno5 5G, you can take crisp, clear photos and videos even in lowlight. Its smart AI camera features, particularly the AI Video Highlight and Ultra Dark Mode, perfectly preserve color and detail to bring out the magic of nighttime, even those almost invisible to the naked eye, in your photos and videos.

Doja Cat exceeds expectations with legacy-turning pop album, Planet Her

Global superstar Doja Cat has finally released her highly anticipated new album Planet Her via Kemosabe/RCA Records/Sony Music. Critics are already raving about Planet Her, with Vulture saying “Like a runway show where every look clicks, Planet Her makes a case for Doja as our new ice-cool pop-queen supreme” and Stereogum simply stating “The new album slaps, everybody.” 

Alongside the album release comes the highly anticipated video for “You Right,” a collaboration with multi-platinum R&B superstar The Weeknd. The video was shot earlier this month and was directed by Quentin Deronzier. 

Earlier this month Doja Cat dropped the showstopping futuristic video for her track “Need To Know.” The lead single off Planet Her, “Kiss Me More” ft. SZA, continues to dominate the charts: it was just certified Platinum by the RIAA, hit #1 at Rhythm radio and it currently sits at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has over 678 million streams worldwide. 

Tolak Angin Boosts the Filipino Family's Immunity and Digestive Health

Now more than ever, it is important for Filipinos to take care of their health. With the increasing pressures of everyday life, now made even more challenging by the current health crisis, they must try to find added support that can help them push through. 

Tolak Angin, a liquid herbal supplement that is designed to boost your immune system, has been around for 90 years in the market and is a trusted herbal supplement from Indonesia. The name itself is roughly translate to “expel the wind” – as the supplement is meant to be a remedy for people who experience “Masuk angin” (entry of the wind or “Lamig” in Filipino) and other ailments and conditions that are caused by weakened immune system, such as upset stomach, dry throat, chills, or any other early cold symptoms. 

This herbal supplement is made from 12 natural herbs, including ginger, mint, honey, oryza sativa, fennel, Indian screw tree, and clove leaves among others – all high-quality herbs and natural ingredients that are processed carefully and thoroughly using state-of-the-art equipment to maintain their benefits, under strict standards of sanitation and quality control. 

Beko introduces eco-friendly appliances for a healthy planet

Beko, Europe’s No. 1 appliance brand, has launched seven new sustainable products as it presented  the results of a sustainability survey that was carried out among European consumers.

As a global company, Beko is aware of its responsibility in terms of environmental protection and sustainability.

“Our sustainability goals and our leading efforts in sustainable innovation are two parts of the same, closely related whole. It is up to us to find better, greener ways to lead our lives. With a range of environmentally friendly Beko appliances that we are introducing today, our customers can now make their homes more sustainable,” said Hakan Bulgurlu, CEO of Arçelik, Beko’s parent company.

realme 8 5G achieves sold-out success within hours of official launch

Over 7,000 Filipinos capture infinite possibilities with the latest 5G innovation from the country’s no. 1 smartphone brand

realme, the country’s no. 1 smartphone brand for Q1 2021, marks another milestone with the widely successful launch of its mid-range 5G game-changer, the realme 8 5G.

Officially unveiled to the public via a special livestream on June 24, the realme 8 5G sold out within the first few hours of its exclusive Shopee launch. realme’s latest 5G innovation also sold out after every flash sale launched throughout the day. In addition, remarkable sales were also generated by the brand from realme stores and partner dealers nationwide.

Dominic Chin drops stripped-down versions of “clse2u” and hit EP, License To Cry

Dominic Chin has finally dropped the stripped-down version of his emotional pop ballad “clse2u.” Released under Umami Records, the reimagined material features a duet with Singaporean singer-songwriter Jean Seizure, whose captivating vocals add a layer of dreaminess to the track. 

About “clse2u (reimagined)”

“Jean was a longtime friend, and we always wanted to collaborate but there was never a chance,” says Dominic Chin. “When the idea for the album popped up, it was only natural for me to want to work with Jean on this very special song.” 

Incorporated with lush orchestral arrangement and dramatic flourishes, “clse2u (reimagined)” offers some truly transcendent moments that you would rarely encounter in modern pop—an extraordinary gift, to be exact. 

Globe raises bar for data protection to #StopScam

Globe raises its standards further to ensure the data privacy and information security of its 8,000 employees and over 80 million of its customers, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to synergize digitalization. Since transitioning to remote work set-ups, companies have put premium attention on data privacy and security within digital workplaces and among employees.

Highlighting the importance of data privacy and security across its workforce, Globe conducted a learning session for employees in early May. The forum covered two primary topics: “Data Privacy and Security in relation to the work from home set-up” and “Data Privacy in contact tracing.”

SB19 and Ben&Ben make history with generation-defining version of “MAPA”

SB19 and Ben&Ben, two of the biggest Philippine acts, are making history again with a re-recording of the former’s smash single “MAPA” under Sony Music.

In a year marked by self-imposed isolation and forced withdrawal from the outside world, the inspirational ballad brims with positive light as it honors every loving and hardworking parent out there, who made our journey toward life bearable, and filled with important lessons.

According to Roslyn Pineda, Sony Music’s General Manager, Philippines and Vice President, Business Development, Asia, there was clamor from the general public for #SBen19 since last year.

IABC Philippines elects new Board of Trustees

The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines announced its new Board of Trustees for 2021 - 2023 with proven expertise and fresh perspectives in the dynamic field of business communications.

The diverse group of trustees include leading communications professionals from different fields, such as banking, insurance, media and entertainment, utilities, and advocacy groups, to the heavyweights of the country’s top communications agencies.

Durex strengthens PPE campaign to help address STI and HIV incidence in the Philippines

With over a year in lockdown, we find ourselves still in the midst of the pandemic, cautious yet with a glint of optimism with COVID-19 vaccine roll-out. Raising awareness of safe sex and sexually-transmitted diseases has become more relevant as the Philippines currently records 29 cases per day as of January 2021 according to the Department of Health (DOH). The agency has tagged HIV as a continuing public threat, and has called for the continued cooperation and collaboration of all local communities, civil society organizations, key stakeholders, and the government in jointly addressing this pressing matter.

As part of its mission to protect Filipinos from the threats of sexually-transmitted diseases such as HIV and AIDS, Durex continues to promote the importance of using proper protection during sexual intercourse through education and awareness programs. Durex carries on with its own impactful initiatives under its Protection and Preparedness Education (PPE) campaign.