Global smart device brand OPPO, known for taking camera phoneography to the next level, recently unveiled its latest addition to its Reno Series, a line of mid-priced smartphones touted as #ThePortraitExpert. Promising to capture you in unlimited ways, the OPPO Reno7 Series is now officially available in all OPPO Brand Stores, authorized partners, and official Lazada and Shopee stores. OPPO Reno7 Z 5G retails at Php19,999 and OPPO Reno7 5G at Php26,999.

Unlimited Ways to Buy Your #OPPOReno7 Series

OPPO also partners with Globe Telecom and Smart Communications for exclusive postpaid plan offerings.

You can get your Reno7 5G in select Globe Telecom stores, Free at GPlan 1999! Enjoy 41GB of mobile data package from Globe and receive a free AI tracker worth Php1,699. Subscribers may also get the newly launched OPPO Reno7 Z 5G device at GPlan1799 with no cashout and enjoy it with 37GB mobile data. The device will come with a 2-in-1 earphones speaker worth Php1,899. Globe subscribers will also experience unlimited calls and texts to Globe/TM to other mobile networks, unlimited calls to Landline, and free one (1) KonsultaMD subscription.

Smart subscribers can get the Reno7 Z 5G with Smart Signature Plan S at 1199 per month with a one-time cashout of Php 2,500, that comes with 5GB of mobile data package, Unli-AllNet Calls and Text, and 50 mins calls to PLDT. Enjoy the device with a 2-in-1 Earbuds & Speaker as a freebie item. For Reno7 5G, it will be available with SMART Signature M Plan at 1499 per month with a one-time cashout of Php 3,000, that comes 10GB Data, Unli AllNet Calls and Text, and 100 mins calls to PLDT. Enjoy the device with an AI Gimbal as a freebie item

You can also get the OPPO Reno7 5G and OPPO Reno7 Z 5G at 0% interest installment plan with Home Credit for as low as Php1,082 and Php802 respectively.

#ThePortraitExpert for your unlimited shots

Leveraging on OPPO’s AI capabilities, the Reno7 5G is equipped with powerful portrait functionality so you can express every side of your personality through professional portraits. With a triple-rear camera setup with 64MP HD for its main camera, you can take DSLR-like portrait videos with a bokeh background effect thanks to its Bokeh Flare Portrait Video Feature, and clear, bright videos taken in any light level with its AI Highlight Video. Choose from up to 25 aperture sizes and take your best-ever selfies with its 32MP ultra-clear front camera powered with Portrait Mode.

Meanwhile, the OPPO Reno7 Z 5G will not let you down with its 64MP High-Res triple rear camera alongside its 16MP front camera. With Bokeh Flare Portrait, you can capture images with rich bokeh light spots just like a high-end DSLR camera and with Selfie HDR, you can snap clear selfies in dimly lit or backlit surroundings.

Unlimited performance for unlimited gaming

Your fast-paced lifestyle deserves a flexible and efficient device, like the OPPO Reno7 Series. Powering the Reno7 is the MediaTek Dimensity 900, while the Reno7 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, which ensures you’ll never have to worry about interruptions as you try to level up on the battlefield. With RAM Expansion Technology, OPPO’s newest smartphones can expand their original 8GB of RAM by up to 5GB to help you run multiple apps without the lag.

To let you conquer the mobile gaming arena, OPPO’s Hyperboost features provide a truly immersive gaming experience, thanks to AI Frame Rate Stabilizer, which ensures smoothness even as your gadget’s temperature changes, and Quick Startup, which loads frequently used apps in the background to help you get back into the game right away.

Sync up with the unlimited

The OPPO Reno7 5G Series also boasts the powerful debut of the ColorOS 12, which syncs up to your lifestyle seamlessly and lets you focus on the things that matter. Some of its new features include Air Gestures, which lets you control your phone without touching it; PC Connect, which lets you link up to multiple devices simultaneously; and Anti-Peeping for Notifications, which hides content if it senses that someone else is looking over your shoulder.

Unlimited power for unlimited use

To keep you on top of your games, movie marathons, or your 9-to-5, the OPPO Reno7 5G Series is packed with a 4,500mAh battery and OPPO’s own SuperVOOC charging technology, so you don’t need to worry about losing out on important moments. Save your battery life with OPPO’s unique features like Super Power Saving Mode, Super Nighttime Standby and Multi-cooling System.

Sophisticated design for unlimited style

The style-conscious users will not want for anything as the OPPO Reno7 Series features the iconic OPPO Glow Design, producing eye-catching colors for whichever gadget you choose. Reno7 5G comes in Startrail Blue and Starry Black, while the Reno7 Z 5G is available in Rainbow Spectrum and Cosmic Black.

Talking about the screen, both phones have 6.4-inch AMOLED screens, with 60Hz refresh rates for the Reno7 Z 5G and 90Hz refresh rates for the Reno7 5G to provide a more vivid, smoother viewing experience. Moreover, the newest addition to the OPPO Reno series are Netflix HD and Amazon Prime Video Certified, allowing users to experience high quality streaming content in even greater detail.

To know more about OPPO’s latest Reno7 Series 5G, visit the OPPO Philippines’ official website at www.oppo.com.ph/ or its official Facebook page at OPPO Philippines.

In a highly regulated industry, which has been dominated by males through the years, one organization strives to shift the paradigm. LRT-1 private operator Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) continues to champion women empowerment in the railway industry.

Anchored on this year’s theme of Women’s Month “We Make Change Work for Women,” LRMC recognizes the role of women as active contributors to and claimholders of development. LRMC has put on the helm a number of women who have actively contributed to the company’s growth through their skills, strengths, and passion.

Comprising 50% of its Senior Management Team, LRMC’s roster of female executives is a confident nod to the future of organizational leadership. Also taking the spotlight are the strong and reliable LRT-1 station supervisors with 56% female population across the LRT-1 system, and the 11 hardworking female train operators who are proving that a strong, resilient, and reliable woman can drive growth in the industry.

A final area of focus in this year’s Women’s Month celebration is a “Women’s Bazaar” in partnership with Gabriela happening on March 30 and 31, 2022 at the LRT-1 Central Station from 9am to 4pm. The bazaar will showcase creations and products of nine (9) female startup owners who experienced different obstacles in life – from discrimination and violence to lack of support and resources.

“We firmly believe that being inclusive can spark creativity and innovation, as well as drive more sustainable outcomes. This is the reason why we are supporting women from different sectors to provide a promising pathway to livelihood, decent work, and economic empowerment. We invite our LRT-1 passengers to visit the LRT-1 Central Station and support this initiative for a good cause,” said LRMC Corporate Communications and Customer Relations Head Jacqueline S. Gorospe.

From fashion accessories, hygiene kits, handmade products, and basic parts of bedding to cooked food and herbal medicines, one is sure to find unique and one-of-a-kind useful items at the LRT-1 Women’s Bazaar. Stretch your peso even further with items that give back to a good cause with every purchase.

For more updates and info on the LRT-1, follow LRMC on Facebook at facebook.com/officialLRT1, Twitter at @officialLRT1, or download the ikotMNL mobile app for free on Google Play and App Store.

Over the years, female gamers worldwide have had to deal with certain expectations online and offline, including being undermined by counterparts, being subjected to appearance standards and the added pressure to prove themselves in the gaming space.

But through time, especially with the rising popularity of esports and gaming in the Philippines, Filipina gamers and developers have broken stereotypes and shown that the fields of esports and game development are for everyone, regardless of gender.

For the average Filipina gamer or even newbies to the scene, having female streamers, game developers and voice actors to look up to is a step towards being empowered. However, being part of a local community dedicated to women provides an opportunity for gamers to forge friendships, freely share ideas and be seen and heard.

Be #GToPlay with some of the safe spaces and collectives made by and for women gamers, featuring several games you can conveniently top up with GCash:

Gamer Girls Philippines

Gamer Girls Philippines was founded by business partners Courtney Sayson and Abby Lampa in July 2020 to cater to the lack of an all-girl gaming community that covers all gaming platforms. Only a month after its inception, Gamer Girls Philippines already gained 1,000 members. Today, the Facebook group has 5.7K members and has established GGP eSports, its own esports team. The community remains a safe space where female gamers can open and join discussions about video games on console, PC, handheld console, and mobile without the fear of being judged and prejudiced against.

Gamer Girls Philippines has a Facebook page and a community.

Girls Who Game PH

Girls Who Game PH is a cozy Facebook community where women can freely share their enthusiasm for games, peripherals and gaming setup. Professional gamers and newbies alike can find solace in this community of 4.7k female gamers, which was created in 2020.

Female girl gamers can share their thoughts here.

All About Keebs - Keyboard Girls PH

For female gamers who have just got into the hobby of customizing mechanical keyboards, there is a community made just for them. The All About Keebs - Keyboard Girls PH provides an exclusive space for girl gamers who are into keyboards, games, and other subjects related to keyboard.

Find your fellow keyboard and gaming enthusiasts here.

Valorant Girl Gamers PH

Valorant Girl Gamers PH caters to players of Valorant, a free-to-play first-person hero shooter developed and published by Riot Games. The female-only Valorant community has 1.6k members, and is also a safe haven for the queer community.

Valorant gamers can join the Facebook community.

Mobile Legends ALL FEMALE Community

The Mobile Legends ALL FEMALE Community is a Facebook group that aims to provide an exclusive space for ​​female Mobile Legends players in the Philippines. While fairly new, the community says in its description that it recognizes that women are perceived differently within the gaming community and that it aims to hold a space for women.

Join the Mobile Legends community here.

VVV Esports

For those who want to get on the competitive side, the Veni Vidi Vici Esports, an award-winning team in different mobile game tournaments, hosts all-women tournaments. Recently, the community hosted the VVV Pro Girls Cup for female Call of Duty Mobile players. Get updates on the latest tournaments hosted by VVV here.

Chikon Club

Founded by an all-woman team (Trina Pagtakhan, Gwen Foster and Gia Canta), Chikon Club is the independent game studio and collective that started out making short games in 2020 during the pandemic. The reception of their virtual culinary game Putahe ng Ina Mo: Sinigang Edition, which highlights improvisation over procedure during cooking, spurred Chikon Club to rework it into Soup Pot!, a chaotic cooking game set to be released via XBOX Series X|S and Steam. Aside from being a game studio, Chikon Club is also a collective where game developers can provide help and support to each other, and collaborate on different projects.

Learn more about Chikon Club through their website.

Gaming fearlessly also means confidently powering through your game. Be #GToPlay when you can conveniently and securely purchase your gaming needs hassle-free and uninterrupted! With a safe, convenient and rewarding e-wallet app like GCash, you can top up your in-game currency, buy games, or purchase gaming add-ons, from the comfort of your gaming chair, anytime of the day.

#PayWithGCash for your gaming essentials and play fearlessly like the Filipina gamer that you are. From getting to top up in Codashop, purchasing games in Steam, or linking your account for in-game purchases on the App Store or Google Play, GCash gives you the opportunity to upgrade your purchasing power. Download the GCash app on the App Store or Google Play now!

A recent report by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) caused alarm among the general public – fire incidents jumped by almost 13% compared to the same period last year, mostly caused by faulty electrical wiring. As March brings in the annual Fire Prevention Awareness campaign spearheaded by the BFP, the private sector amplifies government efforts by eliminating causes of tragic accidents from the source.

Solane LPG, the country’s leading LPG brand, has led 9 raids so far in different areas of the country from the beginning of the year to fight against dangerous, substandard, and illegal LPGs that may cause fires and explosions in unsuspecting households.

To date, 124 counterfeit Solane tanks, along with marked money, transaction receipts, fake plastic seals and other items, have been confiscated in Metro Manila, Camarines Norte, Cagayan, Sorsogon and Quirino.

BFP constantly reminds consumers to buy authentic LPG tanks from authorized dealers to prevent explosions and fire-related incidents. While this may be tricky for some, Solane has made it easy for the public to be sure that their purchase is verified Solane with three simple markers: the weight, the markings and the valve of its tanks.

Authentic filled LPG tanks’ weight corresponds to the total of its indicated tare weight and LPG content. To ensure such, Solane performs the ‘Timbang Challenge.’ Solane also ensures quality markings on its tanks, including the registered brand name and trademark of manufacturer, standard used and test dates, serial or code number, ‘Made in the Philippines’ mark, tare weight and LPG content, and expiry date. Lastly, genuine Solane LPG tanks come with a safety cap and seal with a serial number for verification

Since January of this year, there have already been numerous LPG-related fire incidents reported in different parts of the country, from Metro Manila and surrounding cities to provincial areas of Cebu and Bacolod. Whether commercial or residential space, life and property will always be at risk if products used are not properly checked or difficult to use.

“At Solane, fire prevention is a quality we uphold every single day, not just in March,” emphasized Valeri Villano, Marketing Manager. “There’s a lot of work that go into our tanks and into our products because we value the trust that customers place in our brand. They welcome us into their homes, and they are sure that we keep their homes, their businesses, and everyone safe at all times.

“The danger happens when customers choose the wrong product.”

Moreover, Solane’s AS valve (de salpak) so has a snap-on auto shutoff feature that brings human error down to a minimum.

“With everything that our customers have to deal with on a daily basis, we’ve made sure that our Solane tanks are always safe to use so it doesn’t have to add to the stress they experience everyday,” said Villano. “So much has changed in the past two years, including who goes into the kitchen and how often people use the kitchen. It’s our job to make sure that Solane remains easy to use any time of the day.”

Like many professions over history, banking has traditionally been seen as a field dominated by men. It’s no different in the Philippines, where banking in the country took root in the middle of the 19th century. When one mentions bankers, the mental image that comes to mind can still be that of prim and wizened men.

Despite this perception, the past few decades have done much to challenge and change this idea. Women have increasingly risen through the ranks in many banks in the Philippines, and by the turn of the millennium a handful of the country’s top banks have already embraced the strength and intellect they have to offer in high-ranking positions.

Gotianun-led EastWest is one such bank that has openly rostered a remarkable amount of women in its entire ranks, all the way up to senior management and executive levels. As of Dec. 2021, the bank currently has 4,384 female employees over 2,361 male employees, with 131 female executives over 114 male executives. Currently the bank also has five female members on its Board of Directors.

This strong female-to-male ratio in EastWest’s employee base is due to the bank sufficiently establishing itself as a meritocracy which does not see any gender bias—something that three of its female senior executives know all too well.

“EastWest is a meritocratic environment who cares deeply for its people,” said Board Director Isabelle Gotianun Yap. “We stand by our RED framework—Role Clarity, Environment, and Development for all, and our programs are focused on these elements. We believe our steadfast commitment to placing our people at the center makes a great place for anyone, especially women to work in.”

Simply put, if you’re a banker who excels and is deserving, you get the spot. “Merit and credit are given to the most deserving, this is very much aligned to the culture of the bank. EastWest gives equal opportunity to everyone to excel,” says EastWest SVP and Deputy Head of Retail Banking Group Ivy B. Uy.

“The bank doesn’t consider gender or anything for that matter in making decisions when it comes to people. Fortunately, EastWest has attracted equally good women,” shared SEVP and Chief Lending Officer Jacqueline S. Fernandez.

“I have been in banking for the past 29 years, being exposed to both male and female bosses that served as my role models. I do not believe in stereotypes—I really believe in equality between men and women as long as you also do not undermine yourself and your capabilities,” Uy added.

It also helps that Philippine society as a whole is generally more open to having women in leadership positions, which other countries could still have a problem with. This receptiveness to the idea translates into better opportunities for women’s upward mobility, not just in EastWest but in many organizations and institutions.

“The Philippines is relatively supportive of women in leadership positions so there is a lot of room for upward mobility,” said Yap. “At EastWest, there are definitely opportunities for upward mobility for women—you can see this from our board where almost 50% of our directors are women, and also in our Executive team. We definitely walk the talk here.”

“Over the past few decades, we have seen more and more women occupying senior positions in the banking industry,” said Fernandez. “Since the environment is now neutral to gender, it is just a matter of having women who have what it takes and are ambitious to be at the top. Given this, maybe you can say it’s much easier now compared to five decades ago.

“Though it is true that banking at the top is still male-dominated with only few female bank presidents, many women have proven their mettle over the decades that the banking industry has already opened up to women having senior posts,” added Fernandez.

The feminine strength

Although EastWest prides itself as a bank that does not discriminate, it’s worth noting that women also have their own unique advantages that they bring to their management roles.

“I believe women can add perspectives on empathy and perhaps concerns employees may have not just in the workplace but outside it as well,” said Yap. “Women are also equally resilient and determined, once we have a goal, we are also laser-focused on achieving this.”

Uy is very much familiar with the strengths that a female perspective can add to a bank’s performance, as someone who oversees the bank’s wide network of stores and helped lead remarkable and transformative operations in the organization.

“In my opinion, women bring three unique things to their roles: a transformational leadership style, open cooperation and collaboration, and a democratic communication style,” shared Uy.

“Women are more maalaga. Women leaders function as a role model for their subordinates. They inspire their team and spend a lot of time coaching their team. They care a lot about their personal development.

“Women leaders emphasize teamwork and authentic communication as a key to success. For most women leaders, leadership is not meant only for accomplishing organizational goals but for transforming their followers into better people.

“Lastly, women leaders tend to be participatory and possess a democratic style of leadership. Women oftentimes indirectly communicate their expectations of a given task and allow more space in accomplishing a goal. It sometimes helps the team members use their skills and expertise to complete the task, however, at other times it can be a drawback if the assigned task requires a leader to have direct communication with the members.”

While it is just as true that the strengths and skills that allow one to rise to the top are the same regardless of gender, sometimes there are just some intangibles that some have—and a diverse set of perspectives is crucial to an organization’s exceptional performance.

Providing the proper support

It’s not only in the senior management and executive levels where allyship and consideration for women count—EastWest is also aware that it constantly needs to improve and make sure that its female employee base is always supported, especially when it comes to women’s needs.

“The recent pandemic has brought new challenges to women in terms of work-life balance,” shared Yap. “As our bank was one of the most work-from-home banks in the country, we heard how our employees had to juggle working, teaching, and cooking with everyone under one roof. While we are normalizing and moving back to pre-pandemic work arrangements, we still need to be cognizant that everyone, including women, are also going through that transition in their own lives.”

Fernandez agrees with the need to show more institutional support to women employees. “As an employer, I think we can have some opportunities to address some of their concerns, such as providing lactating rooms to nursing mothers, and other similar initiatives,” she said.

This support for women not only extends to EastWest’s employees, but also to the bank’s female customers, which make up a huge part of its clientele. EastWest understands the financial power that female customers possess, and is currently actively exploring more ways to serve them better and maximize their potential.

“In the Philippines, women play an important role as well in managing the finances of the family, so of course I believe we should have more relevant products for women,” said Yap. “While there are female-targeted products, we should go a layer further and cater to life stages of women and understanding their financial needs from there.”

“Our data are telling us that our borrowers are more women,” said Fernandez. “Thus, we do marketing programs based on various personas which include women.”

“There is always room to understand the needs of any customer more so that we can come up with products or services that can serve them better,” said Uy.

With female EastWestbankers in prominent positions, greatly equipped with the insight and understanding of women on both sides of the counter, both female employees and customers can be assured of top-notch care and service at the bank. EastWest’s direction of holding women up as equal is a permanent and immovable pillar—and major factor—of its excellence.

Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano’s romantic series is finally making its highly-anticipated premiere this summer to bring more ‘kilig’ and lessons on family and friendship in “He’s Into Her Season 2,” following the record-breaking first season that topped all shows on iWantTFC.

The series will premiere first on iWantTFC on April 20 for iWantTFC premium users outside of the Philippines and all iWantTFC users in the Philippines and Indonesia can watch it for free on April 22.

“He’s Into Her” was the recipient of three awards at the 2021 Asian Academy Creative Awards for Best Direction (Fiction), Best Original Program by a Streamer/OTT, and Best Theme Song or Title for “He’s Into Her” (BGYO). The series was also the lone Philippine nominee in the Cross Platform Programming category at the 2021 Venice TV Awards.

In “He’s Into Her Season 2,” former-enemies-turned lovers Deib (Donny) and Max (Belle) are officially the newest power couple in Benison International school. Their relationship seems to be smooth sailing until problems from their past begin to haunt them and unanswered questions start to resurface.

Deib and Max will face the highs and lows of a young couple as they endure real problems that come with a more mature relationship.

The hit romance series also gets exciting as the ‘barkada,’ consisting of Lee, Naih, Michiko, Ysay, Lorde, and Migz (Joao Constancia, Criza Taa, Kaori Oinuma, Vivoree Esclito, Gello Marquez, and Limer Veloso), gets entangled in more teen drama, including an unexpected love triangle, another chance to rekindle a romance, and a heartbreaking realization when one suddenly gets ghosted.

Will Deib and Max still get their happy ending? How will Deib and Max’s friends resolve the issues within their ‘barkada’?

The “He’s Into Her” gang also adds more fun and good vibes with the addition of new characters played by JC Alcantara, Reich Alim, Zach Castañeda, Shanaia Gomez, River Joseph, CJ Salonga, Rajo Serrano, and BINI member Mikha.

As fans await the premiere of “He’s Into Her Season 2,” they can first enjoy a special primer of the series, which will be available for free worldwide on April 17. Fans can also binge-watch complete episodes of “He’s Into Her” season one, “He’s Into Her: The Journey,” and “The Benison Ball,” which are all available for streaming on iWantTFC. All of these are also available to premium subscribers outside of the Philippines.

“He’s Into Her Season 2” is directed by Chad V. Vidanes, with Vanessa Valdez as its head writer, and produced by ABS-CBN Entertainment, Star Cinema, and iWantTFC.

iWantTFC users in the Philippines can be the first ones to watch how Deib and Max’s love story will unfold by watching advanced episodes on the iWantTFC app (iOs and Android) and website (iwanttfc.com) beginning April 22, with a new episode dropping every Wednesday for iWantTFC premium users outside the Philippines and every Friday for iWantTFC users in the Philippines and Indonesia. The series will make its broadcast premiere on April 24 on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, and A2Z, with a new episode dropping every Sunday.

Viewers can get easy access to iWantTFC's content library with its "watch now, register later" feature. Watch iWantTFC on a larger screen with select devices, including VEWD, ROKU, and Amazon Fire streaming devices, Android TV, select Samsung Smart TV models, Telstra TV (in Australia), and VIDAA in select countries. Additionally, iWantTFC is available via Chromecast and Airplay. Visit https://iwanttfc.com/help#tfc-on-smart-tv for a complete list of compatible devices, sign-in instructions, and account activation.

Premium smartphone and AIoT brand, TECNO Mobile, introduces its latest offering to the Philippine market, the full-power POVA Neo. With its 6,000mAh large battery and 18W fast charger, POVA Neo is a battery beast, promising to give users more than enough energy to power through the day.

TECNO Mobile remains committed to bringing innovative and high-performing smartphones to emerging markets, as the premium smartphone brand for all. With this latest release, the brand continues its mission to inspire progressive individuals, particularly the passionate and ambitious youth, to be fearless towards challenges, and stop at nothing to fulfill their dreams.

The launch of POVA Neo hinges on a campaign that celebrates everyday heroes who power on with their day-to-day tasks in order to serve the community. POVA Neo is set to be a smartphone that equips these community heroes with the power that enables them to carry on.

POVA Neo Energy Beast

POVA Neo is loaded with key features that are highly sought-after by today’s consumers – An ultimate power supply, large screen, smooth performance, a smart camera, and much more.

Fitted with a huge 6,000mAh battery, POVA Neo provides you with power to last the entire day. It is also equipped with Battery Lab 2.1 that gives you super power saving features that are easy to control. And, with 18 watts fast charging, it only takes POVA Neo 35 minutes to store enough power for up to 5 hours of gaming.

Users get to enjoy an immersive and smooth full-frame visual experience with POVA Neo’s big screen display. This smartphone’s ET Engine enhancements deliver outstanding performance, with an extremely fast touch-driven response that’s perfect for gaming, while Game Space provides players with a cool interface and fast play.

The Smart Camera of the POVA Neo, with its 13MP HD quality image system, allows for more vivid details in your photos and videos. Its advanced AI lens is capable of 120FPS Slow Motion capture, 1080P Time Lapse, and HDR Photography that fully preserves details in both light and dark areas. Modes like Beauty, Body, and Bokeh Beauty shots add depth, while AR Animojis and Stickers make your captured images more fun. POVA Neo is capable of panorama shooting as well, on both its rear and front-facing cameras.

POVA Neo runs on HiOS 7.6, with a fresh UI interface that is easy to use, and offers various features including Peek Proof that provides your screen with privacy against prying eyes, Film Album for transforming your photos into eye-catching movies, and Kids Mode. This stylishly-designed smartphone is available in three colors – Obsidian, Geek Blue, and Powehi Black.

#KeepthePowerandCarryOn with TECNO Mobile’s #POVANeoPowerAllDay, which you can now check out at the TECNO Mobile Flagship Store in Lazada and the TECNO Mobile PH Official Store in Shopee. The POVA Neo 4GB+64GB retails for Php 5,999, while the 6GB+128GB model sells for Php 6,999.

Enjoy big brand deals at the Lazada 10th Birthday Sale from March 27 to 29, 2022! Shop at the at the TECNO Global Flagship Store in Lazada, and save as much as Php 1,000 when you buy a POVA Neo. POVA Neo 4GB+64GB can be yours for just Php 5,055, from its original price of Php 5,999, while POVA Neo 6GB+128GB will be available for only Php 5,970, from its retail price of Php 6,999. TECNO Mobile’s Spark 8T 4GB+64GB will also be sold at the special price of Php 5,515 during the sale.

Stay updated on all the latest promos when you like and follow TECNO Mobile Philippines on Facebook. Visit www.tecno-mobile.com/ph to learn more about your favorite TECNO Mobile smartphones and gadgets.

Until very recently, many children have not been able to go to school, go outdoors or socialize with other kids. Staying confined for almost two years was challenging for the children- and for the moms who needed to find ways to ensure that kids are given adequate support and stimulus for their All-Around Development (with proper nutrition and stimulation).

Social Media Influencer and soon-to-be mom of 6, Pehpot Pineda, more known as Mommy Pehpot, admits going through this: “It was really challenging for me to take care of the kids during the lockdown. I felt like they have needs that I cannot provide especially because I am with them 24/7 inside the house. We struggled to adjust to the new normal especially with schoolwork since most of my kids work better in a normal school environment. Although we had some struggles, we had more wins as a family. We became closer since and bonded more as we did more family-centered activities. Since we could not go on vacation, we made it a point to 'bring the vacation here at home' through swimming parties, BBQ afternoons, and fancy dinners. But the most important win we had during the pandemic is realizing the value of being healthy”.

In making sure her kids stay healthy and strong, Mommy Pehpot thought of ways to make sure her kids’ health are in tip top shape. Here, she shares her five (5) Laking Lamang nutrition hacks or habits to ensure her children’s all-around development – particularly in brains, bones and immunity.

LAKING LAMANG SA BRAIN

1.Get them into activities that stimulate the mind. “Inside the house, usually during 'quiet time', I usually get Marius to do artwork like paint or color. Sometimes, I just give him sheets of paper where he can scribble or draw. It’s an activity that he enjoys- together with his “Ate” and “Kuyas”

LAKING LAMANG SA IMMUNITY

2.Sleep at least 8 hours a day. “When my kids don’t get enough sleep, they wake up moody, tired, or cranky. Sleep is important for both the brain and the body. Aside from that, sleep is needed to strengthen their immunity and ensure they keep growing”.

LAKING LAMANG SA BONES

3.Wake up early and sunbathe for at least 10 minutes. “We make sure to hang out in the breakfast nook to get some sun. We use that area to have our breakfast together. It’s our morning motivation while we do some sunbathing. It’s like hitting two birds in one stone. We had the much-needed Vitamin D at the same time, bonding with the family”.

4.Exercise or any physical activity is a must. “During the pandemic we formed a hobby of playing outside our garden. We have a small tree that the kids love climbing. We also played some Pinoy games like patintero and pinoy football.”

LAKING LAMANG SA ALL AROUND DEVELOPMENT

5.Provide kids with healthy nutrition. "It's hard to make kids eat healthy. I'm sure everyone has experienced the struggle of making kids eat their fish, vegetables, etc. But I just don't give up. Good thing I found a milk that helps me provide them with the necessary nutrients they can get from foods that they don’t usually consume on a daily basis. Lactum 3+ was recently reformulated with 5X Higher DHA (vs. previous formulation) --- nutrients they could get from eating healthy food like deep sea fish like salmon. The higher DHA helps support brain development. It also now has 50% less sucrose (sugar) (vs. previous formulation) which helps lower the risk of unhealthy weight gain. It also helps decrease the possibility of contracting non-communicable diseases. I learned that Lactum 3+ is also packed with nutrients for immunity and bone health. So, I'm super glad to give them a glass of milk and know that it helps support their All-Around Development (with proper stimulation and nutrition). Sometimes instead of drinking it, we try making milk popsicles by adding interesting ingredients like cookies for flavor. We also explored mixing it with fruits which my kids enjoyed as well. Serving it chilled is another option too, since I noticed that my kids like it cold.

Because milk is an essential part of her kids’ everyday nutrition hacks, Mommy Pehpot says choosing the right brand was very important. And after much thought and research, she chose Lactum 3+. “It was actually my first child who started drinking Lactum 3+ and if I were to count the years since he started, that would be 15 years! Marius, who is our youngest drinker now, only started drinking a year ago. I noticed that with Lactum 3+, Marius' weight improved. I also noticed that he is more active and really looks forward to our afternoon habit of playing outside with his siblings”.

To help moms achieve all-around development with proper nutrition and stimulation for children above 3 years old, Lactum 3+ has now been improved into the new Vitaminized Lactum 3+ with 5x more DHA and 50% less sucrose versus its previous formulation. The higher DHA aims to help provide kids with the best nutrition that support early childhood brain development, help promote bone growth, and help strengthen the body’s immune system. Vitaminized Lactum 3+ also has 50% less sucrose (sugar) (vs. previous formulation) which helps diminish the risk of unhealthy weight gain; helps decrease the possibility of contracting non-communicable disease.

Mommy Pehpot admits that helping her kids shift to a new taste due to the new formulation of Vitaminized Lactum 3+ was a challenge in the beginning. She recounts: “At first, the taste may not be compatible to their liking but eventually, if we help them transition to this new formulation, then it would benefit them in the long term. And I think this is very fulfilling. “Para kang nanalo ng best mom award!”

Moms everywhere should take Mommy Pehpot ‘s hacks to heart especially when it comes to choosing Vitaminized Lactum 3+ for their kids’ all around development with proper nutrition and stimulation. Because at this time when everyone is making health a top priority, everyone must agree: “Laking Lamang ang Batang All Around”.

Vitaminized Lactum 3+ wants to help moms across the Philippines raise well-developed, all-around children. As a treat to moms, Lactum will have a Super Brand Day on April 22. Shop online for Vitaminized Lactum 3+ during this day to take advantage of deals like Buy 2, Take 1, up to P1,927 off, up to 4 FREE GIFTS and a chance to win a Dyson Bladeless Fan for the top spender. Just head on to this link. Per DOH-FDA CFRR Permit No. 0201 s. 2022

One of the hardest roles of a mom or parent is to provide the best nutrition for the kids' development. We always seek, consult, and ask experts in the field of child-rearing. But of course, there's always that borderline of thriftiness and spending what is ought to be spent.

In my years of being a mom of two, I have learned quite a lot, most especially when we talk about foods. When talking about food nutrition for the development of our kids, there's always the go, grow, and glow foods but because it isn't always the exact formula, brands like Abbott provides interesting products for the whole family. When having our interesting, helpful lineup of nutritional food it is always great to be paired with milk and I believe some of Abbott's products are in line with nutritional milk like its Pediasure Plus Vanilla 2.4KG For Kids Above 3 Years Old, they have the bundle of 6: As the Number 1 Child Nutrition Supplement in the Philippines, Pediasure's Plus Vanilla 2.4KG For Kids Above 3 Years Old is clinically proven to provide a hard-to-feed child optimal nutrition for healthy growth, development, and immunity! The second one is the Similac Gainschool HMO 1.8KG For Kids Above 3 Years Old Bundle of 2: Now with HMO, an important immune-nourishing ingredient, Similac Gainschool HMO 1.8KG For Kids Above 3 Years Old is essential in protecting your child’s gut and beyond! 

Abbott is committed to serving the Filipino people as they pursue healthy lives. Their mission is to help the Filipino people live their best lives beyond making products available to partnering with institutions and decision-makers to work on localized solutions to common health problems. By engaging health institutions, they raise awareness among key stakeholders and help address the country’s unique challenges. 

The faster kids learn, the faster they develop other skills! Make sure your child gets enough growth nutrients, only with Abbott. Get the best deals only on Shopee Mom's Club! Sign up here: https://shopee.ph/m/mom-club.

Shopee Mom’s Club offers members exclusive deals up to 90% off from a wider selection of brands that suit their family’s needs, including more health and beauty products and groceries. Users who sign up can enjoy benefits such as a welcome gift, exclusive discounts and vouchers, and curated collections. For more information on Shopee Mom’s Club, visit https://shopee.ph/m/mom-club.

This pandemic our dentist visit has been long overdue and up to now we still don't know when we will be able to pay a visit. So, as for our teeth, it's a challenge not to get that annual cleaning, that is why I made sure to remind my kids to brush their teeth thoroughly. Good enough that there's a brand that can keep our teeth to its cleanest look, Cleene CLIO. With its soft-bristle it does not only protect the teeth but also the gums, that's what you call extra care in brushing your teeth.

In line with this, CLEENE CLIO toothbrush, a product by PHILUSA Corporation celebrates World Oral Healh Day with the goal of making toothbrushing an accessible and fun routine among Filipino Families.

Oral hygiene is likely to be neglected during times of crises. It is important for every family to be reminded of reinforcing proper oral habits and routines among themselves, especially their children who are prone to having cavities. Being equipped with a trusted oral hygiene products like Cleene CLIO Toothbrush can help parents teach their children to take extra care of their oral health, reducing the need to visit a dentist.

Cleen CLIO can be your trusted partner for your oral care needs as it provides Filipino households with quality and affordable soft-bristled toothbrushes that can help improve the oral health of every Filipino household, making brushing teeth a fun family moment.

Made with Microfine Soft Bristles, the Cleene CLIO toothbrush can help penetrate and clean hard-to-reach areas of your teeth. Your child and the entire family will certainly experience thorough and deep cleaning between their teeth and gums while having a gentle, comfortable, and effective brushing exprience, especially for those with sensitive teeth and gums.

 In celebration of World Oral Health Day, Cleene CLIO toothbrush has partnered with Manila Water Foundation and the Philippine Dental Association to donate Oral Care Essentials kits to communities and families in 12 chosen communities in Metro Manila East Zone and Manila Water regional areas, and in Dinalaonan Elementary School. This donation aims to provide the beneficiaries with an extra hand for their oral care needs amid the pandemic. There will also be a 20% discount on Selected Cleene CLIO products exclusively in Mercury Drug Stores nationwide.

So, Mommies as we all go through with the pandemic and the limited possibility of visiting our beloved dentist, let us all keep that tooth brushing moment a time to cherish with the kids. We all get to have an improved oral health.

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Shopee always aims to give users a seamless digital experience. Since its launch, Shopee has been known for hosting some of the biggest e-commerce campaigns, and the recent 3.15 Consumer Day was no exception. It marked Shopee’s first mega sale of the year, providing consumers with the best deals, exciting initiatives, and an overall fun and rewarding online shopping experience. 3.15 Consumer Day is also part of the company’s commitment to make e-commerce for everyone, similar to other initiatives that enable consumers and businesses to experience e-commerce to the fullest.

Making shopping more fun and accessible for all

Shopee has become a go-to for safe and convenient online shopping. The platform continues to create a more inclusive and convenient digital environment where both shoppers and sellers can find enjoyment and success. Last 3.15, Shopee celebrated its very first Consumer Day Sale where more Filipinos were able to avail of exclusive discounts and deals. Across the region, Shopee concluded a successful first mega sale of the year, with 5 times more items bought in the first 2 hours of March 15 and 36 million vouchers claimed per hour.

3.15 was not only a day for shopping, but a day for fun and rewards as well with Shopee’s in-app games. Shopee Pets was launched in time for 3.15 Consumer Day as the latest addition to its growing list of in-app games that includes Pera Panalo, Shopee Candy, Shopee Farm, Shopee Bubble, and Shopee Claw. During the 3.15 campaign, Shopee Prizes saw more than 27 million game plays in the Philippines.

Shopee Live, another in-app innovation, fosters a shared experience as it allows users to interact with sellers directly through a livestream session. Users had the opportunity to join Marian Rivera, Shopee’s newest brand ambassador, as they welcomed the 3.15 Consumer Day with a live countdown on March 14. A total of 65 million Shopee Live views were recorded during the 3.15 Consumer Day Sale across the Philippines.

More than games and sales, Shopee also invites its consumers to make a positive impact through various initiatives and campaigns targeted towards helping the underserved. Support Local initiatives such as #TatakPinoy Trade Fairs continue to provide support for MSMEs and community-owned businesses.

Providing easier access to safe and reliable digital payments

ShopeePay, Shopee’s integrated mobile wallet, was also launched in 2019 to provide users with a safe and secure cashless payment experience. ShopeePay makes financial services more accessible by allowing users to make online purchases, buy load, pay bills via the Shopee app, and even send money for free to any bank account or Shopee user.

ShopeePay has partnered with thousands of merchants nationwide to make digital payments more accessible. Among these merchants that benefited from the adoption of digital payments are Buddy’s, a restaurant chain serving Filipino dishes, and Jetti Petroleum, a Filipino-owned company with over a hundred gas stations. Both brands have boosted their businesses with ShopeePay Near Me, Shopee's location-based online-to-offline feature that allows users to discover merchants near them and enjoy attractive deals.

Claudia Ysabelle Veluz, Buddy’s Jr. Operations Manager, says, “At Buddy's, we continuously adapt to technological advancements in the industry. We were able to meet the demands of our regular customers and attract new customers by offering ShopeePay as a mode of payment. This made the payment experience more convenient and seamless for them.”

Alluding to the rise in cashless transactions, Precious Que, Jetti Petroleum Brand Loyalty Officer states, “Since Jetti has no major cashless transaction system in the pipeline, we partnered with ShopeePay to give our consumers the convenience and speed of payment when gassing up. ShopeePay has a huge impact in the business in terms of attracting more customers and increasing overall sales.”

Uplifting the community with the power of technology

Apart from celebrating consumers through campaigns, Shopee uses technology to make a difference and empowers users to do the same. Users can donate to various causes via partner charities on-boarded or purchase donation vouchers directly from these charitable organizations, through Shopee Bayanihan, its umbrella CSR program. Furthermore, they can also donate to ShopeePay partner foundations by scanning the QR code of their chosen organization found on the Shopee app and entering the amount.

Shopee Philippines Director Martin Yu highlights, “Shopee will continue to host campaigns like the 3.15 Consumer Day that create more engaging e-commerce experiences that bring our customers and sellers together and connect even more people to the digital economy. We are committed to utilizing our platform in building an inclusive and safe digital environment and in serving our stakeholders with the best promotions, app features and initiatives.”

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TikTok, a leading destination for short-form mobile video, honors the #WomenOfTikTok all throughout March with engaging livestreams, week-long hashtag challenges, and special in-app filters and templates for creators. The platform will feature exceptional female creators who have been using TikTok to connect with their audience, and pursue their passion. A different theme will be highlighted every week, each aiming to inspire, empower, and celebrate women. Through this initiative, TikTok continues its mission to support and uplift women, and recognize their strength and diversity.

Hashtag Challenges That #InspireHER, #EmpowerHer, and #CelebrateHER Users across the platform are invited to join different Women's Month hashtag challenges to create, share, and inspire with the entire community on TikTok. Simply think of any type of content inspired by the hashtag of the week, and upload it onto TikTok. Users are able to check out other videos, too, by going through the Discover feed.

The first hashtag challenge, #InspireHER, ran from March 7 to 13, 2022. Users shared content that encouraged and inspired women on the platform throughout the week, like this video featuring TikTok content creator, and skin color positivity advocate, Ayn Bernos.

#EmpowerHER is the next hashtag, currently running from March 14 to 20, 2022. For this challenge, creators can share stories, tips and tricks, as well as personal views on what it's like being a woman in today's society. TikTok community has the opportunity , especially women, to share milestones and recent accomplishments on the feed and be an inspiration to others.

From March 21 to 31, 2022, #CelebrateHER is the featured hashtag where the challenge is to think of any trend users can create, inspired by the hashtag itself. At the end of the week, the three top trendsetting #WomenOfTikTok will be awarded with special TikTok creator packages filled with exclusive swag.

Watch the #WomenOfTikTok Mini Live Series

Users can watch a four-part mini LIVE series on TikTok this International Women's Month. The series kicked off on March 13, and more livestreams are coming up on March 20, 27 and 31. Each features phenomenal female creators who talk about the realities of being a woman, their success and struggles, and how TikTok has empowered them to inspire and uplift other women. The series is hosted by TikTok content creator and voiceover talent, Inka Magnaye, who is best known as the voice behind the Philippine Airlines onboard safety announcements.

An exciting mix of guests are lined up for the livestreams, each belonging to various fields of work, including Krizzle Hannah Rei Santos MD, RMT, who is known for sharing health tips on TikTok; and online Education Creator, Lyqa Maravilla, for education. Notable women in entertainment will also be part of the series, including Denise Barbacena, one of the rising stars of GMA Playlist; Miss Trans Global 2020, Mela Habijan; and Andrea So who rose to fame on the platform because of Point Of View (POV) skits.

Viewers can look forward to watching ABS-CBN news reporter and multimedia journalist, Jacque Manabat, during the LIVE series, as well as sports personalities, Pauline Lopez, a Filipina taekwondo champion, and Jamie Lim from the SEA Games Asian Championships Philippine National Karate Team. Up-and-coming five-member Filipino girl group, KAIA, is also on the roster of livestream guests.

Viewers of the March 13 livestream heard messages from three inspiring guests - Gaming video creator and cosplayer, Myrtle Sarrosa; the only rose among the thorns in the #GeekTokPH community, Kyla Reblora; and Basha Subijano, a trans-woman beauty pageant coordinator. Musical artists Sab and Relden also took part in the mini LIVE event.

Apart from the hashtag challenges and livestreams, other in-app activities for International Women's Month include special effects, filters and templates that aim to build confidence, show support, and promote women empowerment on TikTok. A few options that users can use are the Faux Freckle effect, Flowers Filter, and the #WomenOfTikTok hashtag on the platform.

Be part of this month-long celebration of women on the platform. Download TikTok on your iOS and Android devices today.