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Earlier, Digido announced that it has served over one million Filipinos through its safe, reliable and inclusive digital lending services. Metro Manila, Philippines | March 2024 — Multi-awarded consumer finance company  Digido has ended the first three months of the year with 11 award recognitions from four esteemed global finance and business publications. The digital lending service was named by the  Global Banking & Finance Awards®  as the Philippines’ “Best New Online Lending Services” for the second year in a row, as well as the country’s “Best New Fintech Company”. Digido bagged a trio of wins from the  World Economic Magazine Awards , winning in the “Best Customer Service Company For Finance Philippines 2024”, “Best Personal Loans Provider Philippines 2024” and “Best New Online Lending Services Philippines 2024” categories. The  Global Financial Market Review  named the platform the “Best Digital Lending App in the Philippines” while the  G...

AirAsia MOVE (formerly airasia Superapp) today unveiled the reimagined travel subscription plan - the Asean Pass . This new travel subscription plan offers subscribers a variety of exclusive discount offerings, including flights, hotels and rides. AirAsia MOVE draws from its past success with airasia Super+ Back in December 2022, which saw more than 80,000 total flight seats redeemed for both its Lite and Premium options. The average subscriber also enjoyed savings of more than RM1,500 throughout their subscription period in terms of redeemed flights, underscoring the immense value offered. For the Asean Pass, subscribers will enjoy ZERO-base fares on international Asean flights provided by the AirAsia airline group, but also unlimited use of an exclusive promo code to provide up to 50% discounts on all hotel bookings throughout our inventory of over 900,000 hotels , as well as a free AirAsia ride trip from Kuala Lumpur International Airports (Terminal 1 & 2), plus RM2 off all trip...

In today’s fast-paced and ever-moving world, sneaking in a couple of hours or even minutes of uninterrupted gameplay can be difficult. Be it diving into a cozy game like Stardew Valley or Coral Island to unwind after a day of work or striving to reach a new rank in Valorant, it requires some time and effort to get into that ideal gaming zone .  While time cannot be stopped, Lenovo has found a way to bring your gaming PC within reach, enabling a powerful gaming experience even while on the move. With the Lenovo Legion Go, you can now play your favorite games anywhere, anytime, without compromising on quality. If you’re looking for a handheld gaming device tailored for all your favorite games, continue reading to uncover why the Legion Go stands as your ultimate gaming companion. Stunning visuals for the casual cozy gamer The Legion Go features a vibrant 8.8-inch QHD+ touchscreen display with a 144Hz refresh rate that perfectly captures your favorite games’ crisp visuals. Farming on ...

April is gearing up to be an exhilarating month with vivo hosting an exciting scavenger hunt for everyone! Similar to traditional Easter egg hunts, vivo is adding a twist of fun and excitement to your April plans. Following the successful launch of the vivo V30 Series, the brand is kicking off the Great vivo Scavenger Hunt starting April 1. This interactive activity will take place both physically at selected SM malls in Metro Manila and online, inviting all vivo enthusiasts to participate for a chance to win fantastic prizes. Collaborating with various SM malls, vivo will hide special V tokens for participants to discover. Keep a close watch on vivo's social media platforms throughout April for weekly announcements unveiling the specific mall locations where these V tokens will be hidden. The hunt officially begins with vivo's social media posts every Wednesday in April, leading to the thrilling hunting activities scheduled for April 6, 13, 20, and 27 (Saturdays). Winners will...

Garmin has announced the Lily ® 2 series – its next generation of petite and fashionable smartwatches that offer new health, wellness and connected features. Available in two models, Lily 2 and Lily 2 Classic, both feature an elegant, refreshed design with metal watch cases, plus hidden displays with unique patterned lenses and new, fashion-forward color options. And with up to five days of battery life in smartwatch mode, users have plenty of time to enjoy new features like sleep score and dance fitness activities. “The Lily series is known for its petite and elegant design elements, and we’re pleased to introduce even more health and connected features to this fashionable lineup. Not only is Lily 2 stylish enough for anything from a day at work to a night out, but it can keep you connected and track your wellbeing with popular features designed for any lifestyle,” shares Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Marketing.  Small, stylish design Blending a classic l...

Master the art of portraits in style and get a chance to win Straightforward merch or a brand new realme 12 Pro+ 5G Tech meets fashion as realme and local lifestyle brand, Straightforward, collaborate to showcase how the performance and design of the realme 12 Series 5G complement the boundless style of Straightforward in a series of engaging activities poised to set new trends. During a collaborative fashion shoot, realme and Straightforward worked together to create masterful portraits where the realme 12 Pro+ 5G and the realme 12+ 5G accentuated the effortlessly chic outfits curated by Straightforward.  Set against the dynamic cityscape as backdrop, every detail of the outfits was perfectly captured by the crystal clear 64MP Periscope Portrait Camera and 50MP Sony LYT600 OIS Camera of the realme 12 Pro+ 5G and realme 12+ 5G, respectively. Stay tuned on March 31 at 6PM on realme official Facebook and YouTube pages to get a glimpse of the photoshoot outtakes. The Art of Portrait...

Fifth Top Taxpayer of Pasig City. Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto (third from left) and Vice Mayor Robert Jaworski, Jr. (fifth from left) lead the recognition of the city’s top taxpayers. Receiving the award on behalf of the Jollibee Group were Clarisa Guerra, Jollibee Worldwide Services Director of Tax Services (fourth from left); and Atty. Anna Marie Curan, Jollibee Group Corporate Tax Manager (second from left). The Jollibee Group was named the top fifth business taxpayer in Pasig City for 2023, further reinforcing its commitment to contribute to nation-building.  The awarding ceremony, themed "One of the Pillars of Progress: Honoring our Tax Contributors," was held at The Grove by Rockwell. Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto, Vice Mayor Robert Jaworski, Jr., and the Pasig City Council recognized the city’s top taxpayers who contributed to the city's programs and services through fast and efficient payment of due taxes. “As a company proudly founded in the Philippines, we share ...

On the run: Bad Boys-style. Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are back in Bad Boys: Ride or Die, in cinemas June 2024. Watch the Red Band trailer here :    Martin Lawrence and Will Smith in Bad Boys: Ride or Die Photo credit: Columbia Pictures About Bad Boys: Ride or Die The world’s favorite Bad Boys are back with their iconic mix of edge-of-your seat action and outrageous comedy but this time with a twist: Miami’s finest are now on the run. Directed by Adil & Bilall. Written by Chris Bremner. Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, Will Smith, Chad Oman, Doug Belgrad.  Executive produced by Barry Waldman, Mike Stenson, James Lassiter, Jon Mone, Chris Bremner, Martin Lawrence. Starring Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig , Paola Nuñez, Eric Dane, Ioan Gruffudd, Jacob Scipio, Melanie Liburd, Tasha Smith with Tiffany Haddish and Joe Pantoliano.  In cinemas in June, Bad Boys: Ride or Die is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local of...

Get a free Buds FE and Travel Adapter to gear up for an Awesome Summer! Create awesome memories with the perfect companion to your travel adventure -  the new Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G , now available at all authorized retail stores and Samsung.com .  Get big deals when you buy until April 18, 2024 and gear up to create awesome memories as you can get a free Buds FE worth ₱5,490 and a Free Travel Adapter worth ₱1,190 with every purchase, plus up to additional ₱5,000 off when you trade-in your old phone for an A55 5G or up to ₱3,000 for an A35 5G.  Bundle deals are also up for grabs with other Samsung wearable devices – get 30% off on the Galaxy Fit3, Galaxy Buds2 Pro and Galaxy Buds2, and 20% off on the Galaxy Watch6 Series, Watch5 Pro, and Buds FE. Awesome Camera Experience If you enjoy clicking away on your summer getaways, then this is the time to upgrade to these new Galaxy devices! The Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G are lit for snapping high-quality pics and ...

Looking to expand and bring more opportunities to its membership program, the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) launched its enhanced TPB Membership Program at Luxent Hotel last March 12, 2024.  Under Republic Act No. 9593, otherwise known as the Tourism Act of 2009, the Tourism Promotions Board shall be open for membership to entities, groups and individuals with economic, social or cultural interest in travel trade, congresses and conventions. Year 2023 ended with TPB having a total of 859 members from all over the country.  TPB COO Marga Nograles showed her solidarity with the TPB members during the event “In my short time with TPB, I've seen that you are truly the core of our tourism industry. There’s so much potential for us to transform the Philippines into a global tourism leader, and this vision is only achievable through our collective effort,” said TPB COO Nograles addressing the stakeholders at the event.  To strengthen the partnership between the agency and its m...

Be summer-ready and capture memorable adventures with OPPO Reno Series’ newest and more accessible Portrait Expert, priced at Php 18,999 With the summer season now in full swing, many are gearing up to have some fun under the sun. From preparing your summer fits, to finalizing plans on which beach to visit or which country to go to next, this season is all about creating new, standout experiences.  And what better way to remember them than by documenting them all with a smartphone that’s designed to elevate your summer photography game.  The new OPPO Reno11 F 5G is this season’s perfect companion, packed with a powerful camera system and the innovative Portrait Expert Engine that allows you to capture summer at your fingertips. Here are ways to become a Portrait Expert with the new OPPO Reno11 F 5G.  Explore Limitless Perspectives The Philippines is blessed with many amazing and exciting destinations that are a stone’s throw away from Manila. You can climb Mt. Batulao in ...

The world of online shopping seems like a magical land of deals and fast deliveries, but what's the real deal for the people who make it all happen? If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be on the other end of the country’s leading e-commerce platform, buckle up for an inside scoop!  Meet some of the students who landed internships at Shopee, the best e-commerce employer for fresh graduates according to Prosple . They share what it’s like to be part of the company’s Apprentice Program, a training space for students to hone their skills in leading end-to-end, high-impact projects under the mentorship of Shopee’s leaders.  Nicole, the customer experience rockstar Management Engineering student Nicole aced her internship with Shopee's Operations team after being tasked with a super cool project: revamping Shopee's chatbot service to make it even smarter and more helpful. "Basically, I had to help make the chatbot understand users better," Nicole explains. "...

Breakthrough Bicol-based band  Tothapi   is the newest addition to the Sony Music Entertainment family, which includes some of the biggest OPM acts in the country such as Ben&Ben, SB19, Denise Julia, Clara Benin, Ace Banzuelo, O Side Mafia, NOBITA, Demi, The Itchyworms, Sponge Cola, Any Name’s Okay, and more. “It has been an amazing ride with Sony Music Entertainment,” shares the band in the press statement. “The constant support we get from them to pursue our endeavors and visions for Tothapi has been unending. They also help us navigate our way through the music industry by giving us advice and letting us grow and discover new things.” The rising jazz-influenced pop band recently went viral with their song “Celeste” and even received praise from veteran superstars like  Regine Velasquez . Now armed with a growing fanbase and a bigger reach, there’s no stopping Tothapi from taking the local shores by storm with the release of their first official single, “ Kutsinta ....

NutriAsia , the country’s biggest manufacturer of condiments and sauces, and Green Rebel , Southeast Asia’s leading plant-based food tech start-up, formally announced their partnership with the launch of exciting and healthy array of plant-based shelf-stable and frozen products last Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Apartment 1B, BGC. [L-R] Mario B Mendoza Jr., Helga Angelina Tjahjadi, Angie G. Flaminiano, Max Mandias The launch event, “ Dare to be Be Limeatless ” was a celebration of innovation, sustainability, and culinary excellence, highlighted the dynamic synergy between NutriAsia and Green Rebel and marked the food tech’s official entry into the Philippines’ food market.  [L-R] Max Mandias and Helga Angelina Tjahjadi Attended by executives from both companies, influencers and media personalities, the launch saw Max Mandias, Green Rebel Co-founder and R&D Director, take the stage to demonstrate the versatility and flavors of Green Rebel’s plant-based meat products – showcasing...

Are you in search of the perfect smartphone that combines cutting-edge technology with stunning photography capabilities? Look no further because the newly released vivo V30 Pro is here to elevate your mobile experience.  The best part? You can snag this exceptional device along with a limited freebie, the vivo TWS 3e, when you shop on Shopee starting April 1 during the exclusive 4.4 sale. All-new vivo V30 Pro Unleash your creativity with the vivo V30 Pro, packed with features designed to enhance every aspect of your smartphone usage. Launched on March 20, this powerhouse device boasts a ZEISS Triple Main Camera, Aura Light 3.0, 80W fast charging, thinnest 5000mAh battery, and MediaTek Dimensity 8200 processor. Whether you're a photography enthusiast or a multitasking pro, the vivo V30 Pro is designed to meet your needs with style and sophistication. Freebie alert: vivo TWS 3e As part of the exclusive 4.4 sale on Shopee, purchasing the vivo V30 Pro comes with a fantastic bonus – th...

Get the OPPO Pad Neo for only PHP 15,999 and the OPPO Enco Buds2 Pro for PHP 2,499 today! OPPO unveils two IoT devices that complement an ecosystem of innovative, user-friendly, and high–quality technology. The OPPO Pad Neo and Enco Buds 2 Pro are crafted  to cater to consumers’ everyday needs and are now available to purchase nationwide.  Pair the latest Reno11 Series 5G smartphones with these two devices and enhance the way you experience media, work on-the-go, or stay connected with your friends and loved ones. Pad Neo: Improved Screen, More Immersive sound, Longer Battery Life The OPPO Pad Neo boasts an 11.4-inch 2.4K ReadFit screen with Dolby Atmos and quad-speakers that allow you to have an immersive audio-visual experience with stunning clarity and vibrancy. Its 7:5 aspect ratio provides enhanced comfort and versatility, while still protecting your eyesight with its hardware-level low blue light technology that can filter out and reduce the proportion of harmful blue li...