A Legend Reborn: are finally coming to the Philippines

Huawei Philippines teases the arrival of the most awaited all-new P-series, the HUAWEI P50 Pro and HUAWEI P50 Pocket on February 4, 2022. 

In the pursuit of providing only the best technological aesthetics and smart photography, Huawei pushed itself to produce the P Series. It started with the P9 Series where all the multi-lense camera phone era began. Then followed by the HUAWEI P10, HUAWEI P20, HUAWEI P30, HUAWEI P40 series, which pushed boundaries, driving innovation in smartphone photography with intelligent algorithms, larger and more sophisticated sensors, and better zoom capabilities. Truly, this evolution shows that Huawei continues to take great leaps in order to cater to the ever-changing technological needs of consumers today. 

COMCO Southeast Asia’s Leader Ferdinand Bondoy elected to UK-based Chartered Institute of Public Relations’ (CIPR) International Committee

COMCO Southeast Asia’s Regional Integration and Chief Executive Director, Mr. Ferdinand L. Bondoy, has been elected to the International Committee of the United Kingdom (UK) based Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) composed of PR leaders from across the world – Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Africa.

Mr. Bondoy is the only committee member based in the Southeast Asian region and he brings in diversity and representation in the globally renowned professional body for public relations practitioners. He will also be the lead for online events of CIPR International.

Founded in the United Kingdom, the CIPR is the world’s only Royal Chartered professional body for public relations practitioners, with nearly 10,000 members across the globe. As pioneers in the industry, the CIPR champions its expertise in public relations through standards and skill guidance to accelerate development among PR practitioners.

Xiaomi Introduces Redmi Note 11 Series for International Markets

Redmi Note 11 series once again makes flagship-level specs more accessible, raising industry standard with four all-new devices.

Xiaomi today announced Redmi Note 11 series for international markets, pushing forward the legacy of Redmi Note series with four all-new devices: Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 11 Pro, Redmi Note 11S and Redmi Note 11. Rising to the challenge to bring even stronger specs and features, Redmi Note 11 series again brings powerful upgrades to its camera system, charging speed, display, and SoC—making flagship-level smartphone performance more accessible than before. Also announced today, the brand-new Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 series, starting at PHP 6,999.

9 Items to Help You Prosper this Year of the Water Tiger

Attract luck in love, good health, and success in business and career as you welcome the Lunar New Year with these items on Shopee

The Lunar New Year gives us another shot at a fresh start. With the hope and excitement that the Year of the Water Tiger brings, it could be the year of transformation we all need. For those born in the Year of the Tiger, it’s a year for making big changes, risk-taking, and new adventures. Whatever your zodiac sign is and whether you can expect good fortune in love, health, or wealth, equip yourself with these items on Shopee to boost your abundance and prosperity:

Drink your water and get up to P500 cashback from Wilkins Distilled and PayMaya!

Staying hydrated with your trusted Wilkins Distilled water is now made even more sulit as you can get up to P500 cashback via PayMaya.  

Just look for the specially-marked label on the product whenever you purchase a 7L Wilkins Distilled bottle, and you will receive instant prizes of P5, P50, or P500 cashback vouchers via PayMaya until January 31, 2022.  

To enjoy this instant reward, all you have to do is follow these simple steps:   

1. Scan the QR code in the Wilkins Distilled 7L bottle label. 
2. Open the landing page, read the mechanics, and click on the promo button that will either: 
3. Prompt you to download and create a verified PayMaya account if you don't have one yet 
4. Open the PayMaya app and log in 
5. Users with newly-created accounts will be prompted to enter the unique promo code in the app, while existing users can either tap the button on the landing page to go straight to the Worth a Win sa Wilkins Mission or tap the Wilkins banner found the PayMaya homepage. 
6. Enter your unique code and get a cashback voucher.   
7. Don't forget to claim your Voucher in the PayMaya app within 60 days after receipt! 

Check out the full mechanics at this link. Once you get your cashback via PayMaya, you can add it to your daily budget and use it to buy prepaid load, bills, groceries, and so much more! 

Young Cocoa’s “Manila” enjoys commercial boost thanks to ENHYPEN’s Ami Paris XVI playlist

The groovy track currently ranks on Spotify Viral Top 50 in South Korea and the Philippines

Filipino hip-hop artist Young Cocoa is propelled back into the spotlight. 

His debut single “Manila” has received resurgence in popularity after K-Pop music act ENHYPEN included it in Ami Paris XVI – Curated by Enhypen Spotify playlist. 

Handpicked by the members of the Korean supergroup, the new edition of the fashion house playlist includes an esteemed selection of upbeat and summery tunes from Justin Bieber, Yerin Baek, 5 Seconds of Summer, and more. 

PH records faster Internet speeds in December, up 9 notches for fixed BB

The Philippines logged better Internet speeds in December, improving in both mobile and fixed broadband rankings as it sustained a steady climb, the latest report of global Internet speed monitor Ookla showed.1

The country rose 9 places to 63 out of 178 in median fixed broadband connectivity, recording a median download speed of 50.26 Mbps, up from 46.44 in November.

Mobile connectivity also improved at a 19.20 Mbps median download speed, up from 18.68 the month prior. This pushed the Philippines up a notch to 89th out of 138 countries.

The improvement came amid a steadily growing demand for reliable Internet connectivity, with millions of Filipinos still working, studying and streaming entertainment online as movement restrictions persist due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Scream" Rated R-16 Without Cuts, Holds Sneaks on Feb 1st

Paramount Pictures has just announced that its US No.1 box-office hit Scream will hold special sneak previews in selected cinemas nationwide on Tuesday, February 1st.  Horror fans are advised to check with their favorite theaters for the screening hours and ticket prices.  

[Watch the sneaks announcement video at https://youtu.be/rnUeWdf3T6I]

Scream, which opens wide in Philippine cinemas on February 2, has been rated R-16 Without Cuts by the Movie & Television Review & Classification Board (MTRCB).  Fans are guaranteed to see the film in its integral, original version, complete with all the “strong language, gore, and graphic depiction of murders.”  As Ben Travis of Empire Magazine writes, “In an era of elevated horror, it's a gloriously gory basement party.”

A Sign of Things to Come for Print Shops with the Latest Large Format Printers

In our daily routine, few things stop us in our tracks like an awesome billboard or creative signage. With digital advertising increasingly gaining traction in the region, billboards and creative displays continue evolving to engage, entice and inspire us. Despite the many distractions in our world, glowing backlit displays, creative vehicle wraps, and vibrant POP displays are evolving to help brands gain attention.

Indeed, companies are finding more ways to incorporate engaging patterns, bold colours and unique prints into the lives of consumers by being more creative and innovative in their visual engagements. The latest advancements in printing technology, including advanced image processing software and high-density inks, are supporting these new applications with more sustainable processes that deliver impactful visuals that companies expect.

Bajula delivers nostalgia with sensual bliss on soulful new track “Bad Man”

First impressions might not be everything, but electronic soul duo Bajula shows inimitable promise with the release of their debut single “Catching You” a few months ago. The irresistible slow jam, whose retro-inspired R&B shows no signs of withering away, received consistent airplay at Jam 88.3 for weeks, and even gained traction online—thanks to its hilarious music video and sultry, infectious vibe.

Two months after the maiden song became available on various streaming platforms, Alvin “Vertigo” Guanlao and Jolo “Frazier” Juatco return with a follow-up track that blends bedroom R&B/pop confessionals with homemade instrumentation.