The biggest sale of the year is happening this week at Market! Market! Get up to 70% off on your favorite brands, and score awesome pre-holiday deals when you shop at the BERy SALE! SALE! from November 23 to 30, 2020.

“We are inviting everyone to drop by, enjoy a safe shopping experience, and make the most out of the deals and discounts offered by participating stores at this week’s mall-wide sale,” shares Ms. Sherlene Cruz, General Manager of Market! Market!

Take this opportunity to get your Christmas shopping done early at Market! Market! Choose from a wide range of apparel, shoes, accessories, toys, personal care, and cosmetics, all offered at special discounted prices. You won’t want to miss this! Head over to Market! Market! and catch the BERy SALE! SALE! today!

For more information on the BERy SALE! SALE! at #iLoveMarketMarket, make sure to like and follow Facebook.com/MarketMarket, @ilovemarketmarket on Instagram, and @MarketMarketBGC on Twitter. You may also visit www.ayalamalls.com.

Celebrations? I think for us, Pinoys, celebrating different occasions is normal but because of the new normal, we'll be doing it differently. For that, Jollibee has created a virtual way for every child and parent to still enjoy the feel of celebrating. 

Celebrating with family or friends is always a special and meaningful event for Filipinos. Every parent wants to give their kids only the best and most memorable birthday party while friends and family members put in extra effort in preparing for a joyful Christmas celebration. Whatever the occasion, Pinoys truly cherish such special occasions where they bond over great food with people special to them.

Regine Velasquez-Alcasid throws her son Nate a fun and exciting Jollibee Virtual Party to the theme of Jollitown.

However, with the current health situation, most parties have been limited to one’s household with the usual online gathering of family and friends. Good thing Jollibee now enables everyone to still give the most joyful party experience with the launch of the Jollibee Virtual Party, a complete and first-of-its-kind fully online celebration package.

To start off, no party is complete without delicious food. The Jollibee Virtual party includes all-time favorite Jollibee meals that are delivered straight to guests. For party decors, no need to worry and to go out and buy. Customers can choose from available party themes like the Jollitown Theme Park or Fairytale Land. The easy to set up party decors will even be delivered to their homes.

Fun times at Jollitown! Nate Alcasid’s Jollibee Virtual Party gathers some of his family and friends for an afternoon of games and surprises conducted by a professional party host.

Thinking of games to make the party more fun and exciting? That’s covered too! The Jollibee Virtual Party comes with a 1-hour program complete with interactive games, sing and dance-along activities and a lot of surprises that is facilitated by a professional party host. Of course, there’s also a special gift for the celebrant – his or her very own huggable Jollibee doll!

To avail of the Jollibee Virtual Party experience, customers can first choose their party size. A celebration for five (5) homes, which is good for 15 persons, is priced at P11,500. A party for ten (10) homes with a total of thirty (30) guests is offered at P16,500, while a celebration for twenty (20) homes with sixty (60) invitees combined is packaged at P26,500.

Customers can then choose the Jollibee meals to share with their guests. They can pick among solo meal options that may include a 1-pc Chickenjoy with Jolly Spaghetti or 1-pc Chickenjoy with rice, plus - Peach Mango Pie, fries and drink; or family meal selections that consist of a 6-pc Chickenjoy Bucket with either a Jolly Spaghetti Pan, or Jolly Spaghetti, rice and drinks. Customers can also customize their party bundle to their needs once they have chosen the initial package.

Fun giveaways can also be sent to guests. They can choose to give out a Jolly Kiddie Meal toy (P45 per piece, P270 per set of 6 toys), a Jollibee Doll (P250), a Jollibee Funko POP! in Philippine Barong (P575), a Jollibee Funko POP! on Delivery Bike (P730), or a Jollibee Hetty Funko POP! 2-pack (P1,100).

Avail now of the Jollibee Virtual Party for the most joyful and memorable online party experience! Just fill out the party inquiry form available on jollibee.com.ph and the Jollibee App.

For more info, visit Jollibee’s official Facebook page.

 

TECNO Mobile released their latest innovation, evolutionary IA-powered smartphone, the TECNO Spark 6 Series that is not only affordable but performs according to today's needs.

The TECNO Spark 6 Series is smartly designed for work and play, and is competitively priced to give locals the best value for their hard-earned money. Price ranges from PhP3,990 to PhP6,490. The Spark 6 Series is packed with six upgraded features - a unique camera system designed to elevate photographic immersion to the next level, bigger screen, more generous memory and storage, boosted processing speed, enhanced video call experience, and a fun Bluetooth audio share feature.

Ye Yuan, Deputy General Manager of TECNO Mobile, said: “Now more than ever, the smartphone is a necessity. It is an essential link to the outside world – for remote working, online learning, staying in touch with loved ones, getting news, and for entertainment. Our goal is to make advanced, innovative smartphones more accessible to more people. TECNO Mobile’s smartphones are affordable, and that includes the latest TECNO Spark 6 Series. We continue to develop our smartphones with the consumers’ changing needs.”

The Spark 6 Series comes in three (3) amazing variants – Spark 6 4GB RAM+128GB, and Spark 6 Go in 4GB RAM +64GB and 2GB RAM+32GB. These all have a high performing, impressive battery life, and a sleek, simple yet bold design. The Spark 6 Go variant was the first to be released this November, and is available in all TECNO Mobile partner retail stores.

• A 13-megapixel AI Dual camera and 8MP front camera, AI lens with 18 different scene detection, up to 95% recognition rate and upgraded algorithms. The 13-megapixel primary lens supports 4x digital zoom with F-1.8 big aperture that captures more light at night, and processes image details more finely.

• Various shooting modes for the AI Dual camera, including Bokeh, AI Beauty, and AI HDR, among others. Full picture details and quality are greatly improved, plus a dual rear flash fills light in dark environments to ensure better photos.

• A Bluetooth Audio Share feature that can connect to multiple wireless Bluetooth headsets at the same time, enabling users to listen and watch with friends.

• A 6.52 inches dot in display screen with 20:9 screen aspect ratio and 720 x 1600 resolution for a wider, clearer, immersive display effect, rich color contrast, and great visual experience.

• A 5,000 mAh battery that stays charged longer, ideal for photography, gaming, browsing, video streaming and music.

• HiOS for a more intelligent and convenient user experience, with a brand new dark theme feature that uses less phone battery and causes less eye strain.

• A 16-megapixel AI quad camera with a depth lens. This 16MP primary lens can work as a macro lens, and AI lens with AI Scene Detection that can recognize 18 different scenes with a 95% recognition rate.

• Quad lens that provides high definition portraits, macro photos, and immersive AI video experiences with features like ‘Video Beautify’, ‘AI Beauty’, ‘AI Body Shaping’, and ‘AR Interaction’.

• Android Q with a G70 processor, and 4G long-term evolution (LTE) network connectivity for improved performance, and allowing for a wide range of user customization. The operating system is also equipped with utility applications that allow users to free up memory, freeze applications, limit data accessibility for specific applications, and other useful features.

• A Bluetooth Audio Share feature that can connect to multiple wireless Bluetooth headsets at the same time to enable users to listen and watch with friends.

• A 6.8-inch high-definition (HD) dot in display screen that gives a perfect screen ratio for an extremely sharp display and much broader viewing experience.

• A 5,000 mAh battery that ensures top conditions for photography, gaming, browsing, video streaming and music with every full charge.

To stay updated on products and the latest offering from TECNO Mobile, visit www.tecno-mobile.com/ph and follow TECNO Mobile Philippines on Facebook.

Amidst the pandemic, there is another disease that has gone under the radar and is silently affecting millions of people—Diabetes. Described as a chronic, noncommunicable disease, diabetes is a major public health problem globally and persons afflicted with it are also vulnerable to a host of other diseases such as hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and COVID.

“Last year, there were 463 million adults living with diabetes globally. That’s 1 out of 11 people who have the condition,” said Sanofi Philippines Country Lead, Amal Makhloufi Benchouk.

More alarmingly, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) reports that a further 232 million people remain undiagnosed, with the majority of them believed to have type 2 diabetes. In the Philippines alone diabetes is one of the leading causes of death and places a heavy burden for many families who are living with disease.

“There are about 3.7 million diabetic Filipinos, and this number is expected to double in the next 5 years,” Amal shared. “Only 34% are diagnosed, 27% are treated, and only 11% are on insulin. Among those treated, less than 50% are able to manage or control their disease. Globally, 1 life is lost every 7 seconds because of diabetes and its complications.”

Stepping up for World Diabetes Day

Among other factors such as diet and lifestyle, Makhloufi stresses that there is a distinct lack of awareness and understanding on diabetes which has led to its widespread prevalence in recent years. To address this, Sanofi Philippines hosted Healthier/PH sessions: Step Up For World Diabetes Day, a virtual media event which featured a multi-disciplinary panel to tackle the issue of diabetes and educate the public on managing the disease.

“As partners for building a healthier Philippines, we have the chance to step up in solidarity for our friends and family with diabetes. Even a simple gesture of raising awareness, getting the word out to help people better understand the disease and the risk factors behind it can go a long way in the prevention and management of diabetes,” she affirmed.

Other speakers during the online panel include fitness expert, Jinoe Gavan of Takbo.ph, who shared simple at-home workout tips to keep active during quarantine. Social enterprise Gising Gising, represented by Bianca Dualan, RND, was also present during the talk and educated the audience on the proper nutrition and diet for regulating sugar levels, which is essential in managing diabetes.

Lifestyle and Chronic Diseases

“Another way to describe diabetes is a lifestyle disease,” Amal explained. “If we actively promote an active and well-balanced lifestyle for our families, where we get sufficient physical activity and proper nutrition, this will play a major role in reducing the prevalence of chronic disease in the coming years.”

And in its thrust to raise further awareness on the impact of the disease and promote healthier lifestyles, Sanofi Philippines launched the Step Up For World Diabetes Day Virtual Run 2020. This virtual running event was launched on November 14 and runs through December 15, and was initiated in partnership with Takbo.ph.

“I encourage you to step up and take action by joining our first ever Step Up Virtual Run 2020, and inviting others to join as well. Because if we spread awareness one kilometer at a time, one day at a time, one person at time, then together we can make a difference.”

How to Join: 

1. To join, you may register at Takbo.ph, where you can select your preferred distance of 15k, 30k, 50k, or 100k. Registration lasts until November 30 only. 

2. We recommend you use Strava, Nike or Garmin to record and keep track of your time. If you wish to use a treadmill, you may do so provided that your time and distance will be indicated. 

3. Should you choose to run outdoors, always remember to practice social distancing and make use of the proper protective equipment.

For Tiktok Virtual Run Challenge 

1. Register on #StepUp4WDD Virtual Run via https://app.takbo.ph/all-races/step-up-virtual-run-2020 

2. Post a video while running on TikTok and tag 5 of your friends to join.

 3. Use this caption upon posting: I pledge to #StepUp4WDD in the fight against diabetes. I challenge @name1 @name2 @name3 @name4 @name5 to join. 

4. Use the following hashtags upon posting: #WorldDiabetesDay #SanofiPH #PanatangSanofi #DiabetesYourType

For more information on how you can join the Step Up For Diabetes Virtual Run 2020, log on to Takbo.Ph.