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Workout trends are ever-changing, especially with the rise of fitness influencers and quick workout videos on social media. In 2023, many people are still on that grind to reach their fitness goals and stay healthy both physically and mentally. There are a number of workouts out there trending among fitness buffs that you can try at home or at the gym. No matter which ones you do and where you do it, the best way to make the most of them is by keeping track of your progress with a reliable device like the all-new Redmi Watch 3 Active. The Redmi Watch 3 Active is the ultimate smartwatch companion that will help you elevate your fitness journey. It supports 100+ modes, including 10 professional workout modes, making it a versatile fitness companion. Its full-scale fitness tracking is able to monitor your heart rate, GPS location (for those tracking their outdoor workouts), sleep duration and quality, and SpO2 levels. Take your fitness to the next level by trying out 2023’s trending worko...

A new experience on everyone’s favorite decadent desserts are in the Home of the Original Glazed® Doughnuts, Krispy Kreme. Get ready to enter a new world of chocolate goodness with their newest collection, exclusively available in the Philippines. This August, Krispy Kreme is serving us their Decadent Chocolate Bliss, a new collection of doughnuts inspired by indulgent chocolate treats. Level up your chocolate bite with the Ring-filled Chocolate Truffle, an unglazed chocolate ring doughnut filled, dipped in premium dark chocolate and dusted with dark chocolate powder. The much awaited pairing of two favorite desserts are now within reach with the Broughnut, made with dark chocolate cake doughnut dipped in premium dark chocolate coating, sprinkled with peanut fines, swirled with chocolate kreme icing then topped with chopped peanuts. Brownies and doughnuts in one is all you need to brighten up your day! Adding to the list of sumptuous treats is the Broughnut Chiller, a luscious blended ...

Shopee continues to bring joy to the Filipino community as it kicks off the highly-anticipated shopping season with more fun and entertainment for users, a wide assortment of unbeatable deals, and a commitment to digitize MSMEs across the nation through its partnership with the League of Provinces of the Philippines. Shopee gives Filipinos plenty to look forward to as this year's 9.9 Super Shopping Day promises to be bigger, better, and more rewarding than ever.  Delivering unkabogable fun and joy as Vice Ganda joins the Shopee family Keeping to its promise of giving users delightful shopping experiences, Shopee proudly welcomes the Unkabogable Star Vice Ganda as the newest brand ambassador. The multi-talented comedy icon will serve as the face of Shopee's campaigns and community initiatives, amplifying the platform's commitment to delivering happiness to its millions of users. "We are thrilled to welcome Vice Ganda into the Shopee family," shared Vincent Lee, Hea...

Filipino ONCEs, get your Candy Bongs out for Grab is giving away tickets to the ‘Ready to Be’ concert of the much-beloved girl group TWICE! More than 500 GrabUnlimited subscribers have the chance to Dance the Night Away with the nine-member K-pop sensation on 30 September 2023 at the Philippine Arena.  As Grab’s official subscription plan, GrabUnlimited provides each subscriber with unparalleled value as they enjoy the superapp’s suite of safe, convenient, and reliable services. Among the exclusive perks GrabUnlimited subscribers get is access to the latest events in the country available via the Grab Rewards Catalogue and special gamified experiences like raffle draws.  Claim Your Tickets via Grab Rewards Catalogue If you’re a GrabUnlimited subscriber and you’ve been racking up points from your everyday use of the Grab superapp, you better head on to your Rewards Catalogue because you may just be able to get your own Upper Box C (UBC) seats.  ● 1x UBC Regular ticket = ...

Featuring international espionage, super-powered spies and deadly assassins, Korean drama and tentpole series  Moving  has quickly captured the world’s attention, becoming the most-watched Korean original on Disney+ globally and Hulu in the U.S. based on hours streamed after 7 days. In its first week since launch on August 9, the hit new series also became the most watched series on Disney+ across APAC, including Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia (such as the Philippines), Hong Kong and Taiwan (based on hours watched), and the biggest premiere on Disney+ in Korea to date, based on hours streamed in the first week since launch.  Moving  launched globally on Disney+ in 65 markets and countries and Hulu in the U.S. “The global consumer response towards the first 11 episodes of   Moving   has exceeded our expectations,” said Carol Choi, Executive Vice President of Original Content Strategy, The Walt Disney Company APAC. “From the U.S. to all across APAC, it is fast ...

I nnovative startup KodeGo is transforming the job-skills matching landscape with its Training-as-a-Service (TaaS) program, offering educational solutions meticulously crafted to meet the unique needs of different companies. The TaaS program builds on KodeGo's expertise in technology and skills training to provide a personalized approach that enables enterprises to equip their workforce with specific skills crucial to achieving strategic objectives.   Speaking at the recent ASEAN Innovation Business Platform (AIBP) Conference and Exhibition, KodeGo Entrepreneur-In-Residence Cristina Gervasio shared how they work with companies in two distinct ways to address diverse and evolving business requirements.   To democratize education for Filipinos aged 18 and above, KodeGo conducts intensive tech bootcamps, helping its graduates secure placements with company partners in as short as three months.   With over 4,000 enrollees and 1,300 graduates since its launch in 2021, KodeGo o...

Picture this scenario: you’ve finished college applications and entrance exams, and now everyone is anticipating admission decisions. Between trying to decide which course to take and having parents and cousins sharing stories of why college is the best time of anyone’s life, it does get overwhelming. Then there’s the family ‘business’ – doctors, lawyers, nurses – to consider. Or the literal family business. This means picking the right college with the best business program is the next quandary. Just South of Greater Manila is Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna (Mapúa MCL). Every student who walks through their doors is given the chance to explore their full potential. They take pride in new business program offerings, enhanced by its collaboration with one of the world’s top-ranked innovative colleges, Arizona State University (ASU). Arizona State University (ASU) has been ranked the no. 1 most innovative university in the U.S. ahead of MIT and Stanford for 8 consecutive years by U.S. New...

It’s National Heroes’ Day, vivo recognizes the valor of modern-day heroes who tirelessly contribute to society. vivo, one of the global manufacturers of smartphones, has been offering innovative yet affordable products. Its Y Series has been dominating the smartphone industry with its newly released vivo Y36 having features worthy of all modern-day heroes. With its cutting-edge features and sleek design, the vivo Y36 is the ideal companion for capturing and sharing your remarkable stories or your inspiring OFW parents, friends in the medical field, blue-collar working neighbors, and a lot more individuals who embody the spirit of heroism in today’s world. Celebrate modern-day heroes with vivo Y36 Honor, recognize, and commemorate people who have exhibited courage, compassion, and selflessness while making a major contribution to society. In this digital age, where technology has made us more connected than ever, vivo understands the value of documenting and disseminating the tales of t...

Miley Cyrus has released her new song and video, “Used To Be Young” – listen here and watch the video here. In talking about “Used To Be Young,” Miley says, “This song is about honoring who we’ve been, loving who we are and celebrating who we will become. I feel proud when reflecting on my past and optimistic when thinking about the future. I am grateful to my loyal fans who make my dreams a reality daily. I am sincerely thankful for the stability of your steadfast support. This song is for you.” Regarding the video, Miley noted, “It’s super emotional because I am kind of a mini-me of my mom and I could see her inside of the camera by using a technology where I could livestream with my mom from inside of the camera. So, we could see each other and as she was dancing it just made me cry, it made me laugh, it brought up so many real emotions and I think it’s really letting people into true emotion, which I don’t feel we get to see very much these days.” In celebration of the release of ...

Romance in the modern times has been evolving and being integrated with the advancement of technology, "Infinite Connections" emerges as a captivating and light-hearted romcom TikTok series by Infinix Philippines, featuring the Infinix NOTE 30 5G series. The series follows a young girl as she embarks on a rollercoaster journey of seeking love and overcoming the obstacles of the digital age, in the hopes of finding her true love in the world of online dating. Each bite-sized episode explores the dynamics of online dating, from the roulette of faces to the unearthing hilarious and relatable encounters that will leave the audience waiting for the next episode. The mini-series also delves into her raw emotions, reminding viewers to stay true to themselves and communicate openly to forge meaningful connections.   I nfinix is thrilled to bring this captivating romcom to TikTok with the Infinix NOTE 30 5G, leveraging the platform's viral potential to touch the hearts of million...