Turn Every Night into an Ultra Epic One with the All-New OPPO Reno8 Series 5G

AUGUST 2022; MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The night is about to be much clearer and more alive as global smart device brand OPPO launches its latest Reno8 Series 5G via a special livestream event on Thursday, September 1 at 7:00pm through OPPO’s official social media pages, and official stores on Shopee and Lazada. The newest Portrait Expert is set to make every subject shine no matter the light level, thanks to its innovative night camera and performance features. 

To introduce their latest offerings, the global smart device brand is hosting a special livestream launch. Hosted by Vince Velasco, the program will feature segments with celebrity photographer Magic Liwanag and content creator Rei Germar, as they share their favorite features of the exciting new smartphone. Viewers will also be treated to a first look at the new Reno8 Series 5G TVC, starring Reno ambassador Nadine Lustre, as well as special prizes and giveaways exclusive to the livestream. 

More than the new smartphone series, OPPO will also be unveiling its latest IOT products, including Enco Air 2 Pro, Enco X2 and the brand’s first ever tablet, the OPPO Pad Air. Be one of the first to score these brand new products, as OPPO will be releasing these for pre-order right after the livestream launch. 

Capture epic nights in Ultra Clear Portrait with the OPPO Reno8 Series 5G

Available for pre-order starting September 1, the Reno8 Series allows users to capture their best moments during the day and most especially at night, with its Ultra Clear Night Portrait and Video powered by AI camera technology. 

The first of the series, the Reno8 5G boasts of more than just the Portrait Expert’s AI Camera Technology. With Dual Sony Flagship Sensors to allow for more light, users can produce professional grade photos that are crisp and color-rich. Its 64MP triple camera setup uses the Ultra Night Video, Ultra Night Portrait and AI Portrait Mode features to improve image capture quality in low-light environments. With 80W SUPERVOOC technology, users can charge up their 4500mAh battery to 50 percent in just 11 minutes. Users can also look forward to Mediatek Dimensity 1300 octa-core chip, 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM for smooth performance and large storage. The Reno8 5G pushes forward smartphone design with stunning colorways in Shimmering Gold and Shimmering Black, and smartphone experience with ColorOS 12.1. 

Meanwhile, the Reno8 Z 5G is packed with a 64MP high definition camera and 16MP front camera, to deliver greatly enhanced photos and selfies, even in low-light conditions thanks to its pixel binning technology. Other camera features of the Reno8 Z 5G include AI Portrait Retouching, with a new blemish removal algorithm; Bokeh Flare Portrait to give DSLR-like photos; and Ultra Clear 108MP Image to deliver HD photos in any light. Also featuring an ultra slim, eye-catching design in Dawnlight Gold and Starlight Black, the Reno8 Z 5G comes with the new ColorOS 12.1 and 33W SUPERVOOC flash charging technology, to power your lifestyle. It’s equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM, which is expandable up to 1TB, giving users more reasons to get excited. 

Get to know more about the all-new OPPO Reno8 Series 5G and OPPO’s other latest gadgets through the Livestream Launch at 7:00pm on September 1 via OPPO Philippines’ Facebook and Tiktok Page, or through Shopee and Lazada.

The Reno8 Series 5G will be available for pre-order starting September 1 in OPPO Brand Stores, partner dealers, and OPPO Philippines Official Stores on Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop. For more information, visit the OPPO Philippines’ official website at www.oppo.com.ph/.

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About OPPO

OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since the launch of its first mobile phone - “Smiley Face” - in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the perfect synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology. Today, OPPO provides a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find and Reno series. Beyond devices, OPPO provides its users with the ColorOS operating system and internet services like OPPO Cloud and OPPO+. OPPO operates in more than 40 countries and regions, with 6 Research Institutes and 5 R&D Centers worldwide, as well as an International Design Center in London. More than 40,000 of OPPO's employees are dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world.

DTI Encourages Filipino SMEs to Explore Cross-Border e-Commerce

The DTI through the Export Marketing Bureau (EMB) and E-Commerce Office (ECO) organized the Cross-Border B2C E-Commerce online information session on 17 August 2022. In photo (clockwise, left to right) Shayma Carim-Musor, TIDS of DTI-EMB; Cristy Olboc, DTI-ECO; Maria Teresa Loring, CTIDS of DTI-EMB; Arselyn Palad, TIDS of DTI-EMB; Rey Lugtu, Founder and CEO of Hungry Workhorse; and Wea Bohol, OIC of DTI-ECO.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Export Marketing Bureau (EMB) and in partnership with the E-Commerce Office (ECO), conducted an online information session on Cross-Border B2C E-Commerce on 17 August 2022. The webinar was attended by more than 100 participants from both the public and private sectors.

The activity aimed to empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through capacity building and enhancing their awareness of the importance of cross-border e-Commerce. The event also promoted opportunities for Filipino exporters hoping to penetrate the international market via e-Commerce.

“As our country continues to recover from the pandemic, e-Commerce remains to be the catalyst towards economic recovery and growth,” Director Christopher Lawrence Arnuco said in his opening remarks.

Ms. Wea Bohol, Officer-in-charge of the E-Commerce Office, provided budding entrepreneurs with the government mechanism to help SMEs navigate the digital market. Mr. Rey Lugtu, Founder and CEO of Hungry Workhorse, shared essential insights and current trends on cross-border e-Commerce, as well as a practical perspective to enable businesses to succeed.

Mr. Lugtu highlighted the need to update websites, strengthen the presence of entrepreneurs in social media, explore marketplaces in new geographies, and the importance of creating products and services for millennials and Gen Z.

"E-commerce is not limited to physical products. Services is one area where Filipino companies could expand their business beyond the Philippines," Mr. Lugtu added.

The session also featured the success story of Cambio and Co., an e-Commerce fashion platform that carries unique accessories designed and handcrafted by Filipino artisans to markets like Canada and the US. Its CEO, Ms. Gelaine Santiago, shared her experience as a businesswoman and advocated for e-commerce. She aims to dispel the colonial mindset that 'imported is better' through her business model and campaign #WearYourHeritage.

There is a largely untapped opportunity from cross-border e-commerce for Filipino SMEs. According to Google, Temasek, and Bain, Southeast Asia's Internet economy is expected to triple from US$100B to US$300B in 2025. Meanwhile, the survey by Amazon Global Selling in 2021 showed that the Philippines has the highest percentage of domestic e-commerce sellers at 70.02 percent, compared to other ASEAN countries.

To watch the recording of the info session, you may visit the DTI Export Marketing Bureau Facebook page using this link: https://fb.watch/e_GJtWoaSt/.

STEVE AOKI DROPS FIERY SUMMER ANTHEM “ULTIMATE” WITH SANTA FE KLAN FEATURING SNOW THA PRODUCT

“ULTIMATE” Available Here 

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Two-time Grammy-nominated producer and globally renowned artist, Steve Aoki, unites with one of the most exciting artists in the Mexican urban music scene, Santa Fe Klan, and featuring top-charting Mexican artist and rapper, Snow Tha Product, for the release of his latest song, “Ultimate,” via Aoki’s Dim Mak En Fuego. The song and its official music video are available to stream on all digital platforms today.

 

With “Ultimate,” Aoki shows off his masterful versatility as a global artist, giving his audience around the world a different sense of his musical dexterity. A seamless tropical fusion intertwining with a trap-heavy beat, the esteemed producer experiments a new sound that pairs perfectly with the vibe and force of Santa Fe Klan’s wordplay while meshing Snow’s signature flow and dynamic vocalization. Carefully curating and maintaining the essence of all artists in this certified hit, Steve Aoki brought to life the ultimate summer banger.

 

"On HiROQUEST: Genesis, I knew I wanted to highlight the global sounds that continue to inspire me – ’Ultimate' is the perfect fusion of rap, cumbia and reggaeton rhythms. It's become a staple in my shows this summer, lighting up clubs around the world. Santa Fe Klan and Snow Tha Product were both incredible to work with and made this a legendary one turning it into the Ultimate," shared Steve Aoki.

 

"This is very different from the music my fans generally get to hear from me and I was really excited to tap into the electronic scene with none other than the best of the best, Steve Aoki. I had a great time creating the song and recording the video alongside Steve and Snow and I'm excited to finally share it with the world," commented Santa Fe Klan.

 

“Very excited to work with two legends, Steve Aoki and Santa Fe Klan, honored to be on such an awesome fusion of sounds,” said Snow Tha Product.

 

 

Uniting two of the strongest and most unique forces in this exhilarating anthem, the video effortlessly captures the energy and feel of the song. Entering the scene of a lively house party, “Ultimate” sees Santa Fe Klan immediately indulge into his potent verses surrounded by vibrant socialites. Taking a turn and making his presence known, the video showcases Steve’s ability to be the life of the party as he joins the celebration while Snow Tha Product dominates the scene as she performs through her verses. The video was produced by Maliik Morales and directed by Mariah Morgenstern, New Royalty Films.

 

“Ultimate” follows in the footsteps of Aoki’s latest release “Kong 2.0” alongside Natanael Cano. A follow up to their previous "Nataaoki" off of Cano’s album NataKong, “Kong 2.0” sees Steve fuse catchy rhymes with a mesmerizing melody that quickly kicks up the energy in this Latin dance hit. When mixed with Aoki’s musical acumen, Cano’s powerful yet effortless corridos vocals provide a new layer of excitement and nuance to the song.

 

Last month, the visionary producer and artist also teamed up with English singer-songwriter HRVY for their song “Save Me,” as well as the manically furious and guitar heavy track “KULT” with grandson and Jasiah. Earlier this year, Aoki launched A0K1VERSE, a new ecosystem bridging real-world experiences with web 2.0 and web3, continuing to pave a path towards the future as one of the top leading innovators in the NFT space. Currently, Steve Aoki is putting the final touches on the highly anticipated release of his upcoming album, slated for release in the upcoming months.

 

 

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ABOUT STEVE AOKI:

Counting nearly 3 billion music streams to his name, Steve Aoki is a true visionary. Billboard described the 2x-GRAMMY-nominated music producer, artist, fashion designer, entrepreneur, NFT visionary and Dim Mak Records founder as “one of the most in-demand entertainers in the world.” A Guinness World Record holder for the “Most Traveled Musician in a Single Calendar Year,” Aoki has performed at nearly every top festival around the world, including Coachella, Ultra Music Festival, Lollapalooza, Fuji Rock Festival, Tomorrowland and Electric Daisy Carnival.

 

As a globally successful cross-genre solo artist, Aoki has collaborated with an impressive list of varied artists, including BTS, Maluma, Snoop Dogg, Linkin Park, blink-182, One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson, Machine Gun Kelly, Lil Uzi Vert, 2 Chainz and Daddy Yankee, on top of having released three Platinum singles, six Gold singles, and over ten Top 10 radio records. After unveiling four Neon Future albums, Aoki’s highly-anticipated next album HiROQUEST: Genesis is coming out September 16th, featuring collaborations with Taking Back Sunday, Mod Sun, Kane Brown and more.

 

Aoki approaches each new endeavor with the same sense of dedication he’s put into his past achievements, including the Grammy-nominated Netflix documentary I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead (2016) and his memoir BLUE: The Color of Noise (2019). In 2012, he also founded THE AOKI FOUNDATION to support organizations in brain science and its research. His influential record label Dim Mak celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2021, which is known for being a launching pad for the careers of prominent acts like Bloc Party, The Chainsmokers, Bloody Beetroots, The Kills, Zedd and Diplo. Most recently, Aoki created the A0K1VERSE, an NFT membership community, powered by the Passport, that welcomes his fans to both virtual and real-world experiences. Aoki is also executive producer for “American Hiro,” a series in development with FX Networks directed by Jon M. Chu, chronicling the life of his father, Hiroaki “Rocky” Aoki, the legendary entrepreneur and daredevil businessman who created the Benihana empire. In whatever space Steve Aoki enters, the multi-hyphenate innovator continues to set trends and inspire creativity on a global level.