Get a Chance to Win an OPPO Find N3 Flip on OPPO's 3.3 Mega Sale

OPPO kicks off summer with incredible price drops, discounts, and freebies available on its official ecommerce brand stores starting March 3 - including a chance to win an OPPO Find N3 Flip in a special raffle! Start adding to cart and collecting the vouchers now to take advantage of the 3.3 Mega Sale for a memorable start to your summer.

Purchase any OPPO device through TikTok, Shopee, and Lazada from March 3 to 7 and get up to 63% off on your favorite OPPO products! OPPO fans can avail of exciting vouchers that can give you Php 1,000 off when you get OPPO Reno6, Reno6 Z, Reno7, Reno7 Z. With a minimum spend of Php 8,999, you may also avail of Php 200 off, and Php 400 off when you purchase at least Php 13,999.

Save more with a wide array of vouchers up for grabs

Shoppers can enjoy limited livestream vouchers worth Php 100 for a minimum spend of Php 4,999. Shipping discount vouchers of Php 50 off for Lazada and Shopee can also be claimed when you spend a minimum of Php 500.

Shopee buyers can also avail 30% off with a minimum spend of Php 3,499 on OPPO products. From March 3 to 7, shoppers can get 0% interest installment via SPayLater for up to 3 months for devices such as the A18, A57 (4+128GB), A76 and Reno6 Z. OPPO fans can also avail 0% interest installment for 6 months via SPayLater for the Reno8 T 5G, Reno11 5G, and Reno11 Pro 5G from March 3-4.

 

Lazada shoppers can get 20% off capped at Php 1,000 with a minimum of Php 2,499 on OPPO products. For a minimum spend of Php 7,999, Lazada shoppers can get Php 1,200 off.

Watch out for exclusive freebies for every purchase and irresistible bundle deals

Don’t miss out on these exciting 3.3 deals when you check out these OPPO smartphones and devices via OPPO’s official stores on Shopee, Lazada and Tiktok.

• Free S11 Bluetooth Speakers for all OPPO A76 purchases

• Free (YC Pro 7) Headphones for all OPPO Pad Air purchases

• Free Retro Bluetooth Speakers for all OPPO Reno7 Series 5G and OPPO Reno8 T Series 5G purchases

• Free S39 Bluetooth Speakers for all Reno11 Series 5G purchases

• Get the OPPO Band together with A16k for Php 5,099 or with the A17k for Php 5,698 and A18 for only Php 6,598. 

• Get the OPPO Band paired with OPPO Buds2 for only Php 1,999 

• Get the OPPO Enco Buds2 bundled with the A16k for Php 4,999, with the A17k  for Php 5,598, or with the A18 for Php 6,498.

Mark your calendars and don’t miss out on these great deals this coming March 3 to 7, 2024. Stay updated on the latest offers and deals, visit our OPPO Official Stores on Shopee , Lazada and Tiktok.

Learn more about the OPPO devices by visiting https://www.oppo.com/ph/  or follow OPPO Philippines’ official social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.

HONOR PH Inks Partnership with Philippine Heart Center, Aims to Raise Awareness on Heart Health

Manila, Philippines, February 5, 2024 – Jump for a cause! HONOR Philippines today announced its partnership with the Philippine Heart Center and Jump Manila in pursuit of raising awareness on Heart Health this love month.

Dubbed “HONOR Your Heart: A fund-raising jump rope workout for Philippine Heart Center by HONOR Philippines in partnership with Jump Manila” aimed to raise funds for the beneficiaries of the Philippine Heart Center and promote education about heart health through a jump rope workout.

The event is open to the public and will take place on February 11 at the Ayala Triangle Gardens. Interested joiners can sign up here: https://bit.ly/HONORYourHeartPHC, and the first 100 to sign up will receive an exclusive HONOR X9b 5G x Jump Manila jump rope and a Dri-fit muscle tee!

“While HONOR X9b 5G champions durability, we, at HONOR, also promote active and holistic healthy lifestyle. This also sets our Valentine’s initiative aims to raise awareness on heart health. ” said HONOR Phlippines Vice President Stephen Cheng.

“Schemic heart diseases and heart attacks remain the No. 1 killer not only in the Philippines but in the world and I'm so glad that at this point in time, there are people outside the health institutions that have advocacies of improving the Cardiovascular Healthcare of our fellow men,” said Philippine Heart Center Executive Director Dr. Joel M. Abanilla.

Philippine Heart Center executives Ms. Josephine M. Guillermo-Lopez and Dr. Joel M. Abanilla, with HONOR Vice President Stephen Cheng and Jump Manila’s Founder and Owner Erwin Ng, sealed the partnership at Philippine Heart Center’s Medica Arts Building. 

For more information and announcements, you may visit HONOR’s website www.hihonor.com or social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok Shop: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines). To check out HONOR’s complete list of retail stores, go to https://www.hihonor.com/ph/retailers/.

In the meantime, check out HONOR’s wide array of mobile phones, tablets, and laptops at any HONOR Experience and Partner Stores nationwide or online via Shopee (https://bit.ly/HONORPHShopee), Lazada (https://bit.ly/HONORPHLaz) and TikTok Shop (https://bit.ly/HONORTikTokShop).

PLDT, Smart and Tiktok PH team up to upskill more MSMEs in Visayas

PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have partnered with Tiktok Philippines nc. through their eBiznovation Buy Local Bazaar Caravan, training micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Visayas to use the Tiktok platform to reach new customers and grow their businesses online.

The eBiznovation bazaar traveled to Borongan City in Eastern Samar, Municipality of Miagao in Iloilo, and Municipality of Sibalom in Antique.

“We are proud to spearhead this effort to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit of MSMEs, especially in the different cities and provinces in Visayas. With the right skills and support from partners like Tiktok, small businesses can tap into digital channels to showcase their products and expand their livelihood,” said Marylou Gocotano, PLDT and Smart Stakeholder Management Visayas Relations Head.

Through a whole-day training session with hands-on workshops, participants in the caravan learned best practices for creating engaging content, building their brand on Tiktok, connecting with more customers worldwide, and selling products through the platform.

Participants were also taught the basics of internet safety and introduced to the Maya Business App to streamline their payment processes, enabling safe and more efficient online transactions.

“I hope that our MSMEs will use this training to their advantage so they become empowered to thrive in the digital era. On behalf of the Municipality of Miagao, I extend my heartfelt thanks to PLDT and Smart for selecting us to be participants of this bazaar. This will forge a path of progress, bridging opportunities for local entrepreneurs through technology,” said Hon. Japhet Grace Moleta, SB Member of LGU Miagao.

PLDT Group is dedicated to advancing inclusive technologies, ensuring that progress leaves no one behind. Through initiatives like this, the group not only bolsters livelihood opportunities but also aligns with the government’s overall digitalization thrust, championing digital upskilling among Filipinos as a founding member of the Private Sector Advisory Council and supporter of the Go Digital Pilipinas Movement.

PLDT and Smart’s eBiznovation program is aimed at leveraging technology to enhance income and market access for MSMEs, cooperatives, and other key economic sectors. These iniatives are part of the PLDT Group’s broader agenda of contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth.

MPMG tops TikTok Philippines Men's Fashion Chart for Selling more than 10,000 Clothes in One Day

13 December 2023, Manila, Philippines — Make “Philippine-Made” Great (MPMG), a local clothing brand, has secured the top spot on the TikTok Philippines Men's Fashion chart for October and November 2023, following a surge in sales with over 10,000 orders in a single day. Demonstrating rapid growth since its inception in February 2023, MPMG has notably gained traction in the Philippine fashion industry, particularly among young consumers.

Known for its minimalist designs and diverse range of choices, MPMG offers affordable, basic wear that allows for versatile styling. The brand  is committed to providing high-quality, locally-made clothing, targeting the younger demographic with stylish yet cost-effective fashion solutions. MPMG recognizes the fashion needs of young consumers, providing affordable yet stylish clothing options. They emphasize that fashion is a means for personal expression, moving away from the traditional focus on luxury brands and expensive clothing.

A key strategy in MPMG's rise to success has been its effective use of social media, particularly TikTok, which is popular among younger audiences. The brand's "Buy 1 Take 1" campaign significantly increased its visibility and contributed to its success, including achieving over 10,000 sales in one day.

MPMG's recent achievement of securing the number one spot on the TikTok Philippines Men's Fashion chart for the past two consecutive months serves as a testament to its product quality and the team's hard work. Looking ahead, MPMG aims to expand its market reach, with plans to target Southeast Asia and the global market.

"This milestone marks a groundbreaking moment for MPMG as it is not just a win for our brand ergo, it's a bold statement about the rising influence and global potential of Philippine-made fashion. Our journey, from a local startup to a trendsetter in less than a year reflects our deep connection with the youth and our ability to turn minimalist designs into a fashion revolution. We're not just selling clothes; we're weaving the vibrant spirit and creativity of the Philippines into every fabric. This is more than fashion; it's a movement,” said Kevin Co, CEO of MPMG. 

MPMG aims to continue its growth in the fashion sector and invites customers to support Philippine-made fashion. The brand is set to introduce more initiatives as it strives to redefine fashion norms, empower young consumers, and make an impact in the global fashion market.

PLDT, Smart Showcase Best Practices in Driving Culture of Innovation and Learning

Leading integrated telco PLDT Inc (PLDT) and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc (Smart) are fostering a culture of learning and innovation within the Group by upskilling their employees and harnessing internal platforms to make workflows within the company more seamless.

At the recent “Transform the World of Work at ACHIEVE: Manila” forum hosted by software company ServiceNow, PLDT and Smart Executives Joseph Sermonia and Kristine Hung shared PLDT and Smart's journey in embracing low-code and no-code platforms, which have led to reduced costs, improved productivity and employee engagement, as the Group continues to look for ways to optimize its processes.

"Our strategy is simple: Modernize, transform and innovate. We want to modernize our legacy applications and align it with our org-wide cloud strategy. We want to transform our company culture into one that is more service-oriented. We also have to innovate--we have to continuously improve and transform great ideas into reality," said Sermonia, a Platform Architect at PLDT.

Hung, Project Manager for PLDT and Smart's Citizen Development Program, said the rise of "citizen developers" or non-technical employees who are empowered to be change makers and enabled to build automations using no-code or low-code IT-governed platforms will also help free up other IT personnel within the company to handle more complex deliverables and innovations.

"Our vision for the program is to empower anyone in the organization to deliver innovative ideas as a Citizen Developer using no-code/low-code technology, and to bridge the gap between the growing demand to deliver more digital solutions and innovation with improved speed and agility," she said.

Launched in 2022, PLDT and Smart's Citizen Developer program was overseen by the Group's IT team and has produced more than 200 Citizen Developers, with over 100 automation ideas submitted.

Hung cited as an example the impact of the first applications built by Properties and Facilities Management (PFM) Citizen Developers. "With the first applications built 100% by PFM Citizen Developers, the team became more agile and able to process renewals and reports in a shorter amount of time, ahead of time and 100% compliant," she said.

"This also enabled them to focus on the upkeep of PLDT and Smart’s site equipment and facilities, with their ad hoc activity of monitoring due dates and report consolidation already automated. Centralization of data repository has also provided management with a more cohesive and comprehensive nationwide view of real-time information, allowing them to forecast trends and future expenses," she added.

On the other hand, Sermonia also cited that the Group’s implementation of a unified IT service management platform has reduced the number of email requests by 88%, nearly doubling case resolution rate, and reducing ticket backlog by a third.

These initiatives to improve internal processes by leveraging technology are fundamental to the aspirational PLDT 2025 vision and strategy laid out by its President and CEO Alfredo S. Panlilio.

Under PLDT’s 2025 vision, the company aims to further strengthen its standing as a premier workplace in the country, bring the best experience to its customers, and establish industry-leading operational excellence across the group. This is also aligned with the Company’s purpose to inspire innovation and meaningful connections.

Celebrate Pocky Day 11.11 with this fun TikTok challenge!

MANILA, Philippines, (November 10, 2023) – As Glico Philippines celebrate Pocky Day on 11.11, the company is bringing the Pocky Cha11enge to TikTok, an online space that Gen-Zers love, in order to create an opportunity for them to build more in-person connections offline.

Pinoy Gen-Zers (Filipinos born between 1996 and 2010) are digitally native and passionate about issues that affect our world.  

However, when it comes to building real-world connections, life can get a little complicated. Connecting offline has become harder ever since the pandemic all but killed off opportunities for socializing in real life. After all, many social events — such as proms and soirees — which other generations may have taken for granted while growing up, have been replaced with Zoom or Discord for these Gen-Zers.

With Pocky Cha11enge, get ready to get social, in the true sense of the word!

So what’s the Pocky Cha11enge?

Simply fit as many friends on screen in 11 seconds. Participants could get as creative as they want with their friends!  

Step 1: Hold your palm up.
Step 2: Wait for the virtual Pocky Box to ‘appear’ on your palm.
Step 3: Watch for the timer to start.

Step 4: Fit as many friends creatively, on-screen within 11 seconds.  

Step 3: Share it on TikTok with the hashtag
      #PockyCha11enge #ShareHappiness and tag @glico_philippines!

This challenge will start on November 8, 2023, and run until November 25, 2023. All you need is Pocky and your friends!

Happiness awaits at Pocky’s LIFE FOUR CUTS Selfie Booths!

Another thing that Gen-Zers love? Selfie booths! Every hang-out with friends is not complete unless capped with a trip to the nearest selfie booth. That’s why Pocky partnered with LIFE FOUR CUTS, a famous selfie booth chain in the Philippines, to share even more happiness with the Gen Z!

Curious how it will work? Just follow these steps: 

1. Collect Pocky-themed props and enter the selfie booth.

2. Select the Pocky 11:11 frame. 

3. Take your photo prints.

4. Open TikTok and activate the Pocky Cha11enge Branded Effect.

5. Share your photo booth session using the Pocky Cha11enge effect.

6. Show staff at the booth for a chance to get a free Pocky product!

These Pocky booths will be active from November 8, 2023, to November 25, 2023, at the following LIFE FOUR CUTS stores:

• SM Mega Mall Robinsons Galleria AYALA Mall Circuit

• SM City Grand Central Robinsons Manila AYALA Mall Trinoma

• SM City Fairview Uptown Mall BGC Glorietta 1

• Venice Grand Canal Mall SM City North EDSA

Limited edition flavour: Festive Delight coming up!

In celebration of Pocky Day on 11.11, Glico Philippines will also be releasing a delicious, limited edition flavor, the Pocky Festive Delight! Get ready to taste this delightful mix of berries and macaron. This will be available starting from the end of November until December. Make sure to get one and share happiness with Pocky!

■ Communication 

Official Facebook　https://www.facebook.com/PockyPhilippines

Official Instagram　https://www.instagram.com/glico_ph/

Glico Brand Store (Shopalyst)  https://shop-ph-glico.com/brandstore/glico

Glico Asia Pacific website https://www.glico.com/sg/

PLDT, Smart, TikTok Shop Scale Digital Upskilling, Reaching more MSMEs and Coops Nationwide

PLDT and Smart have expanded their eBiznovation initiative, a digital upskilling-to-ecommerce program that aims to provide local entrepreneurs, cooperatives and Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs), with the right digital tools to help them grow their businesses online.

Scaling up eBiznovation, PLDT and Smart have started utilizing other platforms to promote the program and encourage more partners to extend opportunities from digitalization among all sectors.

“At PLDT and Smart, we believe that collaboration is key to advancing the goals of eBiznovation and achieving them more efficiently. By working with like-minded partners from various industries, we are able to boost our efforts to digitally upskill and assist local enterprises, helping them to increase productivity and income through digital technology," said Stephanie V. Orlino, AVP and head of Stakeholder Management at PLDT and Smart.

Leaders and experts from the technology industry joined the discourse on the vital role of supporting small- to medium-scale local enterprises and their contribution towards the country’s economic growth at the recent Philippine Digital Convention 2023 (PH Digicon 2023) organized by PLDT Enterprise.

“Our clients and partners have so far done an amazing job in driving the evolving digital landscape of the MSMEs. During this gathering at Digicon, PLDT Enterprise recognizes and celebrates MSMEs as the life force of our country,” said Euan Rex Toralballa, Customer Relationship Management Head for Luzon at PLDT Enterprise.

"TikTok Shop connects Filipino MSMEs with the wider TikTok community, allowing them to reach a broader market and expand from offline to online. Through PLDT and Smart's eBiznovation Buy Local Bazaar on TikTok Shop and in partnership with the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Trade and Industry, we have enabled Filipino farmers from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao to gain direct access to consumers and expand their revenue opportunities by onboarding them onto TikTok Shop. We are committed to building the digital capacity of Filipino MSMEs and enabling them to grow and expand their business," said Toff Rada, Head of Public Policy for TikTok in the Philippines.

A digital convention where global industry mavens, thought leaders, and pioneers in technology come together to help drive technological enablement for enterprises, PH Digicon has served as a hub for innovation, digital transformation, and technology advancements in the Philippines.

The PLDT Group continuously finds ways to promote inclusive technologies that can help boost livelihood opportunities among farmers and fisherfolk, leaving no one behind. The eBiznovation program also highlights the PLDT Group’s support to the government’s Go Digital Pilipinas Movement as a founding member of the Digital Infrastructure pillar of the Private Sector Advisory Council, which seeks to uplift the lives of Filipinos through adoption of digital services.

Red Bull Dance Your Style National Winner “JXYB” Takes the Philippines to Germany

Manila, Philippines - Excitement builds as the clock ticks down to the most awaited dance competition of the year. In a celebration of creativity, individuality, and the rich genres of dance, the Philippines is gearing up to take over the Red Bull Dance Your Style World Finals in Frankfurt, Germany. Set to take place on November 4, this event will feature dancers from all over the world battling it out on the international stage.

After securing his win at the National Finals in Manila, Louries “JXYB” Dhztine Bernardino will be representing the country in the Red Bull Dance Your Style World Finals. His unique style and technique shined through fifteen other dancers who came from all different provinces across the Philippines – Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Zamboanga, and Baguio to name a few. The variety of provinces brought a mix of cultures and identities onto the stage, but in the end, “JXYB”’s unique style stood out and won them the crown. With the World Finals now approaching, “JXYB” is ready to bring his A-game to the international dance floor.

“I plan to maintain using Krumping as my style, but I really think I have a lot more to enhance when it comes to crowd-pleasing and crowd interactions. There’s a lot I’m working on to improve but luckily, I come from the Philippine dance community, which is very competitive. We are very advanced in freestyle battle here so that is a big advantage, but at the same time that puts a lot of pressure on me,” “JXYB” said.

The Philippines’ representative believes this competition will be the hardest one-on-one battle he’s faced so far, but still remains optimistic that his skill, talent, and determination will take him far.

“I’ll stay true to myself and my style, and I’ll bring a lot of prayer into this. I know that God will have my back, and we’ll get this win in Jesus' name,” he said.

Louries “JXYB” Dhztine Bernardino will be competing against over 30 dancers from all over the world, each with his own style, flair, and personality. While the competition will be nothing short of fierce, “JXYB” remains hopeful they can properly showcase Filipino talent for the world to see.

The Red Bull Dance Your Style World Finals is set to take place in Frankfurt, Germany on November 4, 2023, and will be streamed live on Red Bull’s Dance Your Style TikTok and YouTube account (@redbulldance) at 9PM CET.