Score the best-branded deals from Shopee Mall Outlets during the 12.12 Mega Pamasko Sale!

We’re a few days away from Christmas day, and for those who still haven’t finished up their holiday shopping, great news is here: Shopee’s 12.12 Mega Pamasko Sale is just around the corner, featuring the best deals from Shopee Mall Outlets!

Add the latest picks to your cart from December 1 to 12 and enjoy amazing discounts of up to 90% off on top brands like Colgate-Palmolive, JBL, adidas, Oppo, Forever21, Puma, and more. The sale lasts until December 12, so shop now and spread the holiday cheer!

Live-Action ‘Yu Yu Hakusho’ Trailer Unveils Trailblazing Visual Effects

Ahead of the eagerly awaited debut of Yu Yu Hakusho next week, the trailer is giving fans a taste of the groundbreaking visual effects that bring to life the intense battles between humans and demons, setting a new standard for live-action adaptations.

The five-episode series captures the essence of the original best-selling manga by incorporating supernatural elements in a way that appears realistic. This was made possible through the collaboration with Scanline VFX, known for their work on major Hollywood productions.

“To what extent CGI-characters can be shown close-up depends on the distance from the camera, whether there’s dialogue, and the facial expression,” said visual effects director Tomofumi Akahane. “With Scanline VFX on board, we were able to reach higher than any other Japanese title and achieve a quality where the average viewer won’t be able to tell that CGI is actually CGI.”

The team made use of the latest performance capture technology, with 170 cameras filming the actors simultaneously in 360 degrees. This allows director Sho Tsukikawa to choose the best angle afterward as if moving a single camera, resulting in realistic CG character assets that seamlessly interact with the live-action elements.

Meet Mary and Joseph in the Christmas musical “Journey to Bethlehem,” showing exclusively in SM Cinemas December 6, in time for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception

This Christmas season, sing along to the story of Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus with Journey to Bethlehem, a live-action Christmas musical adventure for the entire family that stars Fiona Palomo, Milo Manheim and Antonio Banderas as King Herod. The film, which weaves classic Christmas melodies with humor, faith, and new pop songs in a retelling of the greatest story ever told, will be shown exclusively in SM Cinemas starting December 6, just in time for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. 

HONOR on the Rise: Is it Far Ahead of Other Brands?

HONOR 100 Series hinted to set new industry standards and crush competition 

The leading global smart devices provider HONOR is asserting its presence with the introduction of the HONOR 100 Series, positioning itself as a formidable contender against its competitors in terms of specifications and features. Recently, HONOR's Chief Executive Officer, George Zhao Ming, disclosed the company's objective to penetrate the European market and disrupt technology monopoly, aiming to catalyze industry-wide transformation and innovation. 

“Twenty years ago, who would have imagined that the iPhone could surpass Nokia? We should not shy away from challenging the powerful iPhone. Success requires the presence of challengers and a belief in our own potential,” said HONOR CEO George Zhao Ming.  

Acer’s Yuletide Surprise Promo offers gifts, discounts, and so much more!

Acer’s Yuletide Surprise Promo is the gift that keeps on giving with amazing discounts and freebies.

Enjoy discounts of up to Php 8,000 when you purchase select Acer products. You can also redeem a participating appliance store’s eGift voucher valued at up to Php 7,000!

Are you planning on improving your productivity at school or work? Your new Acer laptop will help you do so! Have you been eyeing that Acer desktop for the longest time? This is the perfect time to get it. Do you want to level up your gaming experience? Select Acer Nitro and Predator laptops are included in the promotion as well. 

Every purchase of a qualifying Acer or Predator laptop and desktop computer entitles the customer to receive discounts and/or a free appliance store eGift voucher. Customers must register the product for warranty within one week of purchase at warranty.acer.com.ph. After completing the registration requirements, Acer will validate the credentials within five business days. An eGift voucher will be sent to the customer’s provided email address and mobile number within five business days of the warranty registration. To redeem the eGift voucher, the customer is required to present it at the participating appliance store branch.

Samsung announces winners for first ever Solve for Tomorrow competition in the Philippines

More than 200 teams put forward tech ideas to solve community and sustainability challenges to celebrate technology with a positive impact to communities and the planet 

Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation (SEPCO) has announced the winners of its first ever Solve for Tomorrow competition, a global program that aims to empower young innovators with opportunities to come up with ideas to solve societal challenges and be the drivers of positive change in their local communities.

Over 200 entries were received from Grades 8-10 students of government-managed Science High Schools from all over the country, which were narrowed down to 10 finalists. 

GEAR UP for the Future of Digital Media: PUP DAPR and Innity Philippines set to launch GEAR UP

In an exciting collaboration, an adept group of fourth-year students of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines’ Department of Advertising and Public Relations (PUP-DAPR) is joining forces with Innity Philippines to host an exclusive seminar-workshop – GEAR UP: Navigating Media Planning and Buying in a Digital World. After two long years of virtual engagements and webinars, this event, scheduled for December 5, 2023, at the PUP-COC Audio Visual Room, marks its triumphant return with a focus on Digital Media Planning and Buying.

This seminar-workshop will guide participants through the fundamentals of digital media planning and buying, providing insights into the strategic distribution of content across various channels. Attendees will gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills to navigate the dynamic and ever-evolving digital landscape. One of the key objectives is to empower participants with the competence to make data-driven decisions. This hands-on approach ensures that attendees are well-prepared to tackle the challenges of the contemporary media landscape. 

Korean Mystery Thriller "Maestra: Strings Of Truth" Coming December 9 To Disney+

A conductor’s past will haunt her future in this upcoming series starring Lee Young-Ae, Lee Moosaeng, Kim Youngjae and Hwang Boreumbyeol

When a highly accomplished conductor decides to leave her life in New York behind to take up the challenge of reviving a struggling Korean orchestra, her past will threaten to destroy everything she’s worked for in MAESTRA: Strings of Truth, a new Korean mystery thriller coming December 9 to Disney+.

A visionary violin player from a young age, Cha Seeum quickly swapped her bow for a baton, travelling from Seoul to New York City, where she became one of the world’s most accomplished conductors. After a hugely successful career, Seeum returns to her homeland when it becomes clear her past is about to be exposed. Once back in Korea, Seeum will attempt to revive Seoul’s failing Han River Philharmonic Orchestra while also working to uncover the mysterious person who is threatening to expose her secret to the world.

It Will Be a Transformative Year of the Wood Dragon According To Marites Allen

2024 is less than a month away and we are also anticipating entering the start of the Year of the Wood Dragon. This new year will bring new changes which Marites Allen also wants to make with her books as well as leveled-up features of readings, with a one-of-a-kind technology which uses augmented reality, QR codes and more.

The year of Wood Dragon is said to be a transformative year especially to the signs aligned with it. With her expertise in Feng Shui for many years, Marites Allen has proven to be one of the top Feng Shui experts in the country and continues to level up her practice with technology and trends that makes Feng Shui more exciting and also connects to the growing number of tech-savvy clients.

Minis are Back this SZN of Giving with DOOGEE

Tis' the SZN of giving, and DOOGEE is spreading positive vibes this holiday with the perfect kawaii gifts – the DOOGEE T20 Mini and the tech brand’s newest smartphone, the S Mini! This Christmas, it’s the season to #GoMini with compact gadgets that fit comfortably into the palm of your hand.

Your new everyday carry!

Always on the go? Worry no more as the DOOGEE T20 Mini will be the perfect tablet. Thanks to its compact form factor, this affordable mini LTE tablet can be the newest addition to your everyday carry essentials! 

Hold the T20 Mini LTE with one hand to enjoy watching videos, reading e-books, or scrolling through social media while on the go.

The T20 Mini is equipped with LTE to access data anytime, anywhere. It also has an octa-core processor with 1.6 GHz and its CPU is supported by a trusty 9 GB of RAM (4 GB RAM on-board and another 5 GB can be expanded virtually). The 128 GB storage can be expanded up to 1 TB via a Micro SD Card so you don’t have to worry about saving all the holiday photos and videos with friends and family! 

Get the DOOGEE T20 Mini discounted at Shopee!

Perfect for your hand, and your pocket!

What’s the secret to a happy life? Just find the joy in the little things – even in smartphones! 

The DOOGEE S Mini is a 4.5-inch rugged smartphone with a lightweight but tough design that makes it the ideal gift for those who love to explore and be adventurous! 

DOOGEE is globally known for its rugged devices and has now created a unique spin on its huge and tough smartphones. The DOOGEE S Mini is IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810H rated which makes it a full-fledged rugged device– even though how small it is! Weighing at 155g, it can still withstand multiple drop tests on all faces, corners, and edges of the phone. With its certifications, it achieves levels of protection against water, dust, sand, and humidity!

The S Mini has an innovative secondary 7-segment back display that lets you take a quick look at the daily essentials – from temperature, and humidity to the current time, date, the smartphone’s battery level, and charging status. It showcases everything you need to know! 

It may be small, but it’s packed with great internals! It’s equipped with a 6nm MediaTek Helio G99 octa-core processor, Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, 15GB RAM(8GB +7GB Extended RAM), and a generous 256GB internal storage on board!

A gift that keeps on giving! The DOOGEE S Mini also features a fingerprint reader on its side button, WiFi, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, and a Dual SIM slot.

Early buyers can get the S Mini for only P12,699 on 12.12 and they will get a FREE DOOGEE CS2 Smartwatch valued at P2,499 starting midnight on December 12, exclusive at DOOGEE’s TikTok Shop @doogeeph!

Whether it's for a family member, a friend, or even yourself, the DOOGEE T20 Mini and S Mini are thoughtful and purposeful gifts that will bring joy throughout the holiday season and beyond.

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