Features That Will Make Your Motorcycle Riding Experience More Comfortable

Tanauan, Batangas—October 06,2020— Watching movies where the protagonist hops on a motorcycle leading to an epic chase brings a feeling of joy and excitement that you know only a motorbike can give you. You don't only see it in movies, but also in your daily commute as motorcycles buzz around traffic getting ahead of other vehicles.

You want to feel that rush and freedom you decided to get a motorcycle for yourself and experience the joy of mobility that motorcycles bring to their riders. You strapped up and hit the road as you got yourself a new bike, but only to realize you find it challenging to ride, and your body starts to ache.

Little did you know that the motorcycle you got yourself was not the perfect match for you since it was too fast and powerful for you to balance and stop, and it was giving you a crooked posture making it impossible for you to use long-term. Honda Philippines Inc. (HPI), the No.1 motorcycle manufacturer in the country, gave some tips[1] on what aspects of a motorcycle would make your motorcycle experience more comfortable.

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Speed can be attractive, especially when arriving at destinations on time, but it has nothing to do with the motorcycle's reliability to beat traffic. The size and maneuverability of motorcycles are enough to help you craftily beat traffic and arrive at your destination without stress. Focusing too much on speed can be a bad thing or lead to unwanted road accidents.

ABS will be valuable to stay safe and ride confidently on the road because it will keep the tires and brakes from locking and skidding if you brake too hard. You’ll be more likely to over-apply the brakes than worry about not using them enough when you are in a panic situation or riding too fast for your own riding ability.

Smart Key with Anti-Theft Alarm

Motorcycle theft will most likely be one of the biggest worries any rider can have when they are out riding. You can have numerous ways to protect your motorcycle from theft, like using chains to secure the wheels or attaching a disc lock on the front brake disc to lock brake and throttle controls.

Bringing these items, however, can be a burden to riders needing to lighten the load they carry each day. Installing smart key and anti-theft features on your motorcycle can increase the security of the motorcycle at the same time remove the burden of bringing additional load on your journey.

Seat Height

One thing to keep in mind is the seat height and how it impacts your posture. When you reach a point where you need to stop and put a foot or both feet down, the seat height will need to be high enough for your legs to reach the ground and help you balance the motorcycle. A seat that's too high will cause your ride to lean, which can be difficult for a long time.

Handlebar Height

Like seat height, handlebar height affects your posture, which in turn, affects your comfort level while you ride. You need to be able to reach the hand controls easily when seated on the motorcycle. You shouldn't have to reach nor lean too far to use the controls. Your elbows should be slightly bent when you sit on the motorcycle and reach for the controls, which will allow you to stay comfortable and alert as you ride.

Never Forget Your Road Partner

A fantastic motorcycle ride will always be unforgettable experience, and like many owners, you would also want your motorcycle to be incredibly reliable. HPI heeded this call and provided riders with an incredibly stylish and innovative motorcycle, The All-New AirBlade150.

The All-New AirBlade150 is a stylish motorcycle that boasts of its powerful 150cc SOHC liquid-cooled engine for prime acceleration superiority in stop-and-go situations.

The All-New AirBlade150 also has Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) which prevent wheels from locking up, All-LED Lighting System including headlight, position light and tail light for excellent road illumination, and Smart Key with Answer Back System & Anti-Theft Alarm.

It also includes a spacious 22.7L Utility Box that can accommodate helmet with enough room for personal belongings with a Power Socket and LED Lamp inside. It also has a Digital Meter Panel that keeps track of your riding with an easy-to-read display system, Park Brake Lock that gives added safety and convenience when on a standstill, and it has a fuel efficiency rating of 47 kilometers per liter.

The All-New AirBlade150 comes in three awesome colors: Matte Galaxy Black Metallic, Candy Caribbean Blue Sea, and Candy Ross Red. It is available at all of Honda's dealerships with a suggested retail price of PHP109,000.

There is nothing to fear when entering into the new adventure of riding, especially with HPI's The All-New AirBlade150 being only one of its variety of motorcycles that's in line with their "ONE DREAM" campaign, which aims to fulfill the dreams of Filipino riders through the joy of mobility.

Explore more from Honda and its wide array of motorcycles. For more details about Honda products and promos, visit our website www.hondaph.com and follow our Facebook page, Honda Philippines, Inc. and Instagram, @hondaph_mc. You can also contact us through our landline number, (02)-8581-6700 to 6799 and mobile number, 0917-884-6632.

Want to keep your motorcycle in good condition? Stay tuned for the next article!

Canva Launches New Collection of Free Home Screen & Icon Pack for iOS 14

Following the launch of Apple’s iOS 14, global online design platform Canva is now offering customizable iOS templates to make it easier than ever to design the home screen and app icons of your dreams.

With this growing collection of iOS templates, anyone can design their very own personalized screen with a unique look-and-feel in minutes, at no cost. Whether you’re looking for a minimalist theme, neon lights, one-of-a-kind icons or something as quirky as recreating the Windows 98 aesthetic, Canva makes it easy.

Create your own set of icons in just three simple steps:

1. Browse and select your preferred theme
2. Adjust the colors, illustrations and images to your liking
3. Download the new icon pack directly to your device

The emerging trend has seen millions getting creative with the design aesthetic of home screen layouts, replacing traditional, standard app icons with custom characters, seasonally-inspired decorations and even hand-drawn designs.

“We’re excited to see Filipinos explore their creativity with these new iOS 14 templates. Our phones have become extensions of our personalities, and with Canva, it’s incredibly easy to create a home screen that matches your personal style! Napakaraming designs ang naghihintay for all Pinoys, and they will surely have fun exploring it,” Yani Hornilla-Donato, Canva Philippines Country Manager said.

“There really aren’t any do’s or don’ts when it comes to this kind of design - personal tastes vary and that’s what makes this trend so interesting,” said Lynneal Santos, Canva templates designer.

“There’s no limit to what and how you design – color code each page, or seek inspiration from your favorite brand; whatever you choose, we’re excited to bring these new creative options to our community as we continue on our mission of empowering anyone to unleash their design superpowers and show off their individual style and personality.”

Get started with Canva’s free home screen and icon packs today, available here.


About Canva

Valued at $6B USD, Canva is an online graphic design platform used by more than 35 million people every month across 190 countries who have created more than 3 billion designs using Canva’s intuitive drag-and-drop design tools.

Shopee Strengthens Supports for Brands to Reach Millions of Online Customers with 10.10 Brands Festival

MANILA, OCTOBER 6, 2020 - Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, continues its strong support for brands with the 10.10 Brands Festival. As more businesses explore the potential of e-commerce during the pandemic, Shopee is committed to providing the optimal environment to help brands of all sizes launch, scale, and succeed online. 

Three leading brands share how they utilize Shopee’s robust suite of marketing and operational solutions, including in-app features and big campaigns to accelerate their business growth online.

Unilever realized the potential of Shopee’s in-app features with its Beauty That Cares Campaign last August. Through ShopeeLive, Unilever spread awareness for its advocacy to help small and local businesses affected by the pandemic. Unilever also uses other Shopee in-app features like Flash Deals and marketing solutions to reach a wider audience and build a seamless and shopping experience for their consumers.

Jackie Mañago, Digital Commerce Marketing Manager at Unilever, said, “With the recent health crisis, we saw how consumer priorities have shifted and had to re-think the brand experience and find new ways to engage consumers. Thanks to our solid partnership with Shopee, we quickly adapted, strengthened our presence, and continuously served our shoppers amidst the pandemic.”

Despite the limitation of selling channels during the pandemic, Realme routed its focus on e-commerce and gave more importance to offering affordable devices for communication, e-schooling, and work at home with Shopee. Realme was also able to amplify its exposure and increase its sales by using Shopee’s marketing services like ShopeeLive, banners, and campaigns.

Eason de Guzman, Marketing Lead at Realme Philippines, said, “Through ShopeeLive, banners, and the famous Gadget Zone, we have been able to maximize our exposure and provide the best offers in our exclusive launches. Their platform creates a positive and inviting atmosphere, encouraging brands to participate in their campaigns. Since our partnership with Shopee began, we have seen stronger sales, whether it's a launch or sustaining.”

Since the start of the quarantine period last March, Alaska has been working closely with Shopee to boost their brand presence online. Alaska took advantage of Shopee’s highly visible in-app spots such as the flash deals section, marketing tools, and big campaigns to promote their products. With Shopee, Alaska saw 10x growth compared to last year.

Marx Benedict So, Digital E-Commerce Manager for Alaska Milk Corporation, said, “Data and media are the lifelines of e-commerce. Thanks to Shopee, we can check which of our ads and products perform well using the marketing tool. Segment buys also play a crucial role, especially if there will be an upcoming campaign as these can increase awareness and convert consumers who are not yet exposed to the brand.”

Martin Yu, Associate Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “At Shopee, brands form the backbone of our business. We have built a strong record of helping brands overcome business challenges and shift to online seamlessly with our strong ecosystem of solutions. We launched the 10.10 Brands Festival, the region's biggest online shopping event for brands, to provide brands the needed visibility to further scale their business online. We have also expanded our offerings to help our brand partners find success online, and we will continue to do so to support and empower brands to capture immense growth opportunities in the Philippines.”

Shopee 10.10 Brands Festival
Shopee 10.10 Brands Festival will run from September 24 to October 10, 2020. It will feature exciting promos like free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend, daily cash backs, and bigger discounts when shoppers use ShopeePay. Consumers will also get huge discounts up to 50% off on leading brands, win exciting prizes via in-app games and many more.

Users can also look forward to fantastic deals from leading brands such as Infinix, Wyeth, Vivo, Unilever, Oppo, MamyPoko, Nestle, RB Enfagrow, Maybelline, L’Oreal Paris, Inspi, Havaianas, P&G Pampers, Johnson & Johnson, and Abbott.

Additionally, leading brands such as Alaska, Realme, MetroSunnies, Garnier, Colgate Palmolive, Mikana, Shigetsu, Organic Skin, Inspi, Organic Official, Crown, and ACE will offer awesome deals and discounts

Shopee 10.10 Play & Win TV Special on Wowowin

Also, Shopee fans can expect fun games, exciting entertainment, and fantastic brand deals during Shopee’s 10.10 Play & Win TV Special on Wowowin happening on October 10 at 10:00 AM. Viewers can catch performances from Bianca Umali, Gabbi Garcia, and 4th Impact. Plus, users also have the chance to win up to ₱7 million worth of prizes.

For more information on the Shopee 10.10 Brands Festival, please visit https://shopee.ph/m/10-10-1

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.


About Shopee

Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. It is a platform tailored for the region, providing customers with an easy, secure and fast online shopping experience through strong payment and logistical support. Shopee aims to continually enhance its platform and become the region’s e-commerce destination of choice.

Shopee has a wide selection of product categories ranging from consumer electronics to home & living, health & beauty, baby & toys, fashion and fitness equipment.

Shopee, a Sea company, was first launched in Singapore in 2015, and has since expanded its reach to Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. Sea is a leader in digital entertainment, e-commerce and digital financial services across Southeast Asia. Sea's mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology, and is listed on the NYSE under the symbol SE.