OPPO Introduces the Reno12 F as an Entry-Level AI Phone

OPPO brings cutting-edge AI features and premium design with the new OPPO Reno12 F, now available nationwide at Php 15,999. This latest addition to the OPPO Reno Series gives more options to Filipinos who want to experience AI technology without breaking the bank.  

A Powerful Portrait Expert at Your Fingertips

The OPPO Reno12 F is equipped with a versatile camera system designed to elevate your photography skills. Featuring a 50MP Main Camera, it captures stunningly detailed images, allowing users to enjoy photography like a pro.  Whether you're taking close-up photos with the 2MP Macro Camera or wide-angle shots with the 8MP Ultra-Wide-Angle Camera, the Reno12 F ensures clarity and precision in every frame. The 32MP Front Camera also offers advanced AI Portrait Retouching, providing natural, true-to-life selfies that are always ready for sharing

Innovative and Easy-to-Use AI Features

Similar to the recently-launched OPPO Reno12 Series 5G smartphones, the OPPO Reno12 F also boasts AI features that users can explore further and maximize for their daily use. It comes with AI Eraser that allows you to remove unwanted people or objects in the background and advanced AI LinkBoost technology which ensures you're always connected no matter where you are thanks to the 360-Degree Surround Antenna that delivers the strongest possible signal in any situation. 

Sleek, Trendy, and Durable Design 

The OPPO  Reno12 F’s slim design, combined with its lightweight build, makes it a perfect accessory for any occasion. It is engineered with All-Round Armour, a super robust High Strength Alloy Framework, and toughened glass, made to withstand the rigors of everyday use. It also has Splash Touch and IP64 Water and Dust Resistance which allows the device to continue functioning with ease even if the screen is wet.

Designed with style in mind, the OPPO Reno12 F comes in three stunning color options - Amber Orange, Matte Grey, and soon in Olive Green.

Reliable Connectivity and Performance

The OPPO Reno12 F doesn't compromise on reliability, despite it being a more accessible Portrait Expert. It is powered by a robust 5000mAh battery and offers stable connectivity with its proven Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies, ensuring smooth browsing, streaming, and sharing. It also has dual speakers with 300% volume boost ensures you won't miss a beat, even in noisy environments. 

Get the OPPO Reno12 F today!

The OPPO Reno12 F is priced at Php 15,999  and is available across all OPPO authorized stores nationwide. You may also check out the OPPO Reno12 F 5G for Php 18,999, which comes in Olive Green and Amber Orange colorways. 

My OPPO App User Benefits

Exclusive benefits await loyal My OPPO app users. Here are some redeemable perks for OPPO Reno12 F and OPPO Reno12 F 5G users until stocks last:

4,500 Mabuhay Miles 

Php 1,000 Happy Skin Gift Code 

Php 300 Zalora Gift Code for those who create a new My OPPO account and redeem the code within 30 days

Custom OPPO x BASH Billow Mini Pocket*

*Delivery starts on September 22

Ensure your device’s safety with OPPO Protection Plan

Add an extra layer of protection for your OPPO Reno12 F by purchasing OPPO Care for a discounted price of PHP 999 until September 30. It offers one-time free screen replacement for accidental impact, crash, or collision damage within the first 12 months, and extending the warranty by another 12 months for performance issues from factory defects, excluding screen damage.

For more information on the OPPO Reno12 F and OPPO Reno12 F 5G’s availability, MyOPPO App,  exclusive promos and OPPO Care protection plans, please visit OPPO Philippines’ official website at www.oppo.com/ph/ and Facebook page. 

Department of Migrant Workers, GCash Launch Program to Help OFWs Achieve Financial Freedom

To help Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families achieve financial independence, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) recently kicked off the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Caravan in Tarlac City, in collaboration with the country’s leading finance app GCash.

With the theme “Bagong Bayani Kaagapay sa Bagong Pilipinas,” the two-day event offered a wide range of services for OFWs and their families, including pre-employment and anti-illegal recruitment orientation seminars, welfare and legal assistance, and reintegration support, including comprehensive government and financial services to OFWs and their families. A financial literacy program was also conducted by GCash for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to help them maximize their earnings and teach them the value of saving.

“The Department of Migrant Workers continues to see the importance of partnership with LGUs and private institutions like GCash, to provide options for OFWs to manage and handle their finances well. Our migrant workers leave the country to provide better lives for their families but it shouldn’t end there. Our end game should be that they can finally come home to their loved ones and through our partnerships, we will help them achieve their financial goals faster,” says DMW undersecretary Patricia Yvonne "PY" Caunan.

During the caravan, GCash presented its suite of services to OFWs including Filipinos bound for deployment and their families to help improve their lives and achieve their financial goals. These include secure money transfers, savings accounts, insurance, and lending and investment options which are all accessible through the GCash app.

“In line with the vision of GCash to give more Filipinos financial access across the world, we offer various services and innovations designed for Overseas Filipinos. We allow free Send Money from GCash Overseas to the GCash account of their loved ones in the Philippines instantly and to many, at multiple times. We have also partnered with international remittance centers with the most competitive exchange rates with minimal fees. This helps our hardworking OFWs save a lot as we provide them a more cost-efficient way to send money to their families back home,” says GCash international general manager Paul Albano.

Aside from these services, GCash has also made its services available in more territories enabling Filipinos to download and utilize the GCash app by using their international number. GCash Overseas is available in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Germany, Qatar, Kuwait, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia. Likewise, GCash Overseas also enables OFWs to conveniently receive money from the Philippines, and experience seamless cashless transactions by using the GCash Scan to Pay feature in Alipay+ enabled merchants and networks for convenient payments.

“We continuously pursue these activities and opportunities, locally and overseas, to promote the values of financial wellness. GCash wants to emphasize that we are not only their partner for their ‘everyday’, but also help them prepare for the rainy days and build their ‘one day’,” says GCash head of overseas acquisition marketing Adrian Galang.

Together with its partners, GCash continues to take on a proactive role in pushing its “Finance for All” agenda, providing Filipinos with a safe, secure, and efficient fintech solution wherever they are.

For more information, please visit www.gcash.com.

BER-ry Special 3-Day Sale at SM City Valenzuela

As September signals the start of the joyful holiday season, SM City Valenzuela is all set to bring the festive spirit alive with an irresistible 3-DAY-SALE happening on September 13, 14, and 15.

SM City Valenzuela is inviting all bargain hunters to dive into an unforgettable shopping experience. Whether you are starting your Christmas shopping or simply treating yourself, expect to uncover fantastic finds, jaw-dropping discounts, and exclusive deals across fashion, beauty, electronics, and home essentials. With a variety of top brands all under one roof, SM City Valenzuela is the ultimate shopping destination for everyone on your gift list. 

But the excitement doesn’t stop at savings! Lucky shoppers have the chance to win a Suzuki Burgman Street Scooter in the 3-day sale raffle. Simply spend P1000 at any mall store to earn a raffle coupon—redeemable at the designated booth—and you could be riding home in style. 

And while you’re at the mall, why not treat yourself to a festive feast at the SM Foodcourt? Savor delicious meals at prices that won’t break the bank—because the holidays are all about indulgence!

So mark your calendars and prepare to unwrap amazing deals, delightful rewards, and plenty of holiday cheer. Head to SM City Valenzuela and make this 3-DAY SALE one for the books!