C the Best of You with the New TECNO Mobile Camon 17 Series

Premium smartphone brand, TECNO Mobile invites smartphone users in the Philippines to ‘C the Best of You’ with the launch of its new Camon 17 series. Promising the clearest selfie camera, Camon 17 is designed for photo enthusiasts, influencers, content creators, and anyone who desires to achieve beautiful self-portraits each and every time.

Coming to both TECNO Mobile online and offline stores this July, the Camon 17 Series is slated to be the most sought-after lineup of smartphones launched by the brand in the Philippines. The recent announcement of global superstar, Chris Evans as the brand ambassador for Camon 17 adds to hype surrounding the highly-anticipated launch of the series.

The All-New Camon 17

TECNO Mobile is set to release two exciting devices in the Philippine market, Camon 17P and Camon 17 Pro. 

Camon 17 Pro is equipped with a 48MP Clearest Selfie Camera in front, along with a 64MP Ultra-Quad camera at the rear. This smartphone is powered by a Helio G95 processor with a 90Hz screen refresh rate, plus a long-lasting 5000mAh battery which comes with a 33W fast charger. Camon 17 Pro is available in two colors - Ice Silver and Stillwater Blue. 

Camon 17 Pro is now available at the TECNO Mobile PH Official Store in Shopee Mall, priced at P9,990 for the 8BG+128GB model, and P10,990 for the 8GB+256GB variant.

The budget-friendlier option, Camon 17P has a 48MP AI Triple Camera, runs on a Helio G85 processor, and also has a powerful 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging.

Its high-resolution 6.8” FHD+ 1080P provides sharper and clearer display. Camon 17P is exclusively available at the TECNO Mobile Concept Store in SM North Edsa Annex Building and other TECNO Partner Stores . Camon 17P comes in three colors - Magnet Black, Spruce Green and Frost Silver and priced at P8,490 only.

C the Best of You

Various events and activities are happening together with the launch of TECNO Mobile’s Camon 17 in the Philippines. Among these are a livestream show featuring fan favorite local celebrities, scheduled this July, and a meaningful photo exhibit, which marks TECNO Mobile’s first CSR activity in the country. 

The launch of the C the Best of You campaign features collaborations with top director, Paul Soriano; photographers Andrea Beluda, Niccolo Cosme, and Noel Guevara; and celebrity endorsers Andrea Brillantes, Donnalyn Bartolome, Jillian Ward and Mika Salamanca. This campaign focuses on the central idea of seeing the best of you, and follows different individuals on their journey towards self-discovery and self-expression. 

TECNO Mobile will also be launching a C the Best of You hashtag challenge on TikTok, which will run from July 5 to 7, 2021. Creators who take part in the challenge will have the chance to win Camon 17P smartphones. 

To stay updated on the latest news about the Camon 17 series, as well as exclusive deals and promos from TECNO Mobile, be sure to like and follow TECNO Mobile Philippines. Visit www.tecno-mobile.com/ph to learn more about your favorite smartphones and gadgets.

Be the first to own the TECNO Mobile POVA2 on presale!

The long wait is over for gamers and game enthusiasts looking for a smartphone that promises a smooth gaming experience like no other. Premium smartphone brand, TECNO Mobile, has finally announced the pre-sale dates for its much-awaited POVA 2. Marked by a one-of-a-kind livestream event, pre-selling for the POVA 2 begins on June 5 and continues until June 11, 2021.

 

POVA 2 Powered To Win

PERFORMANCE

POVA 2 has been called the perfect smartphone to use for playing the popular multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB). Powered by a Helio G85 Gaming Processor and System Turbo 2.0, plus an ET Game Engine that boosts a player’s ability to win, this gameplay enhancer allows even novices to become gods in the game. 

 

 

 

POWER

POVA2 also comes with a super large 7000mAh battery, with a highly efficient 18W flash charger, that delivers uninterrupted gaming for days.

 

 

 

PORTABILITY

Even with its large battery and huge 6.9” FDH+ display, POVA 2 remains slim and light, for long hours of use, without having to deal with fatigue from the phone’s weight.

 

POVA 2 Key Features

1. A Helio G85 Gaming Processor , which unlocks intelligent resource management that ensures sustained performance and longer gameplay with its 2GHz octa-core processor. Heavy games load faster, the performance is smoother, and power efficiency is maintained to ensure uninterrupted game play.
2. A powerful 7000mAh battery with 18W dual IC flash charger that ensures longer playing time on the go.
3. A 6.9” 1080P FHD+ screen with an extremely sharp display that vividly shows every amazing game detail.
4. A 6GB RAM + 128GB Storage and  ET Engine for lag-free gameplay, eliminating screen jittering, and allowing  fully immersive gaming experience.
5. Game Space 2.0. Provides a unique user interface that enhances your gameplay by accelerating memory, network connectivity , CPU and GPU boost.
6. A Game Voice Changer feature that transforms voices in various ways, for an even more fun and exciting gaming experience.
7. Slim and modern design that is lightweight and easy to grip, perfect for hours of comfortable gameplay.
8. Enhanced artificial intelligence cameras for taking professional-quality photos, with a 48MP quad camera set up at the rear, and an 8-megapixel AI powered selfie camera.

Special POVA 2 Pre-Sale Deals on Lazada, Shopee and Partner Dealers

Order your new POVA 2 from June 5 to June 11 from TECNO Mobile’s online stores and partner dealers to score exclusive deals and freebies. Play your best game ever with this built-to-win gaming phone, which can be yours at the unbeatable price of Php 7,990. Buy from the TECNO Mobile PH Official Store in Shopee Mall to get a free Mobile Legends game skin plus wireless Bluetooth earphones with mic. When you shop at TECNO Mobile’s Flagship Store in Lazada, you will get a free Mobile Legends  game skin plus wireless earpods. Limited pre-sale offer is also available at  Memo Express Online, Kimstore Online, TECNO Mobile Concept Store at SM North EDSA Annex and at the TECNO Mobile Kiosk at Ayala Market Market to get free Mobile Legends game skins and other special dealer freebies.

 

 

Power Your Game Livestream Show

Apart from officially launching the pre-selling period for POVA 2, the Power Your Game Live Stream Show on June 5th will feature a show match between a team of top local gamers, and a challenger team composed of members selected from fans who participated in a recent TECNO Mobile Facebook Challenge. Presented in partnership with MLBB, the upcoming livestream event will be filled with fun and giveaways, much like other recently-concluded online events from TECNO Mobile.

 

Join the livestream and experience how #TogetherWeAchieveMore with TECNO Mobile and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. You won’t want to miss this exciting event, where over 250 prizes and giveaways, including POVA 2 units and Mobile Legends  game skins, will be given away.

TECNO Mobile 6.6 Flash Sale Offers on Lazada and Shopee

Great deals are coming to TECNO Mobile’s official online stores from June 6-8! TECNO Mobile’s Flagship Store in Lazada will be offering discounts of up to 5% on Spark 6 Air, Spark 6 Go, and Camon 16. The TECNO Mobile PH Official Store in Shopee Mall also offers huge discounts - As much as P499 on Spark 6 Go and P250 on Camon 16. Plus, Spark 6 Go 4GB + 64GB model  is an even bigger steal, with a P200 discount voucher offered in both TECNO Mobile Online Stores.

 

To stay updated on exclusive deals and promos, be sure to like and follow TECNO Mobile Philippines. Visit www.tecno-mobile.com/ph to learn more about your favorite smartphones and gadgets.

Check Out the Hottest Spark 6 and Camon 16 Summer Deals on Lazada and Shopee

 Summer just got hotter with another major price slash happening at TECNO Mobile’s Flagship Store in Lazada and the TECNO Mobile PH Official Store in Shopee Mall. Beginning May 20, buyers can score a Spark 6 smartphone for only P5,999, and a Camon 16 unit for as low as P6,999. Through this exclusive summer price slash, global premier phone brand, TECNO Mobile continues to make high-performing, multitasking smartphones accessible and available to all Filipinos.

Powerful Features, All Yours at a Steal!

Packed with these upgraded features, Spark 6 delivers an enhanced smartphone experience, giving users everything you need for work, school, and play. 

● 6.8-inch HD dot in high resolution display screen that offers a full-view gaming and social experience like no other

● 16-megapixel AI quad camera equipped with AI Scene Detection that can recognize 18 different scenes with a 95% recognition rate, and smart processing that ensures high-quality images even in low-light conditions

● High definition portraits, macro photos, and immersive AI Video experiences through its quad lens, with advanced features like Video Beautify, AI Beauty, AI Body Shaping and AR Interaction.

● Generous memory and storage - 4GB RAM and 128GB storage capacity for saving more images, videos, music, and documents, without having to constantly delete files

● Boosted processing by up to 60% using a powerful G70 Octa-core processing chip, along with Android Q, for an improved overall phone performance, ideal for multi-tasking and intensive gaming

● Bluetooth Audio Share feature, that can connect to multiple wireless Bluetooth headsets at the same time, for simultaneous listening and viewing with friends

● 5,000 mAh battery for optimal photography, gaming, browsing, and video and music streaming with every full charge

● Simple yet sleek design with a comfort-grip back cover

● Four eye-catching colors - Ocean Blue, Comet Black, Dynamic Orange, and Misty Violet

Offering amazing value for money, Camon 16 is equipped with advanced features and functions that users can surely enjoy.

● 48MP Ultra Quad Camera, with a four-camera lens combination for comprehensive smartphone photography - Bokeh Depth of Field Lens, AI Lens, Macro Lens, and 48MP Main Lens with a 79-degree wide-angle view

● Ultra Night Lens with 1-second image processing that produces higher quality night images, aided by convenient anti-over exposure and AI portrait segment features

● Huge RAM and ROM capacity of 128GB+6GB that enables users to enjoy entertainment on the go with thousands of saved songs and images, as well as HD movies and apps

● 18W fast charging, with advanced protection technology that ensures automatic regulation of charging inputs, helping to prolong the hardware and software of the device

You won’t want to miss these super hot summer deals! Stay updated on all the latest promos when you like and follow TECNO Mobile Philippines on Facebook, TECNO Mobile Flagship Store in LazMall, and TECNO Mobile PH Official Store in Shopee Mall. Visit www.tecno-mobile.com/ph to learn more about your favorite TECNO Mobile smartphones and gadgets.

POVA x Mobile Legends Bang Bang: A Partnership That’s Built to Win!

 

TECNO Mobile has announced the collab between TECNO's gaming phone series POVA and the MLBB also known as the Mobile Legends Bang Bang. This partnership celebrates camaraderie among fellow gamers, and for the teams to overcome many challenges as long as they work hand in hand.

The partnership between POVA and MLBB coincides with the release of TECNO Mobile's enhanced POVA2 this coming May 2021 that is perfect for playing MLBB. The release of the upcoming mobile phone provides a smooth gaming experience like no other, powered by a game engine that boosts your ability to win. This gameplay enhancer helps to improve a player’s game skills, allowing even novices to become gods in the game. POVA 2 also comes with a super large battery and huge display, for awesome gaming anytime, and anywhere.

TECNO Mobile's POVA gaming phone is packed with a Helio G80 gaming processor and 4GB/6GB DX4 Fast RAM, delivering the smoothest experience, and even running 10 apps at the same time without any lag. This giant power with its 6.8 Dot-in display is one big hard disk, equipped with 128GB ROM with enough space to save loads of photos, music, videos, and games. Equipped with a 6,000mAh super big battery, POVA is an energy king, providing up to 30 days standby time, 8 days of playing music, 64 hours of continuous calling, and playing time of up to 20 hours. And, with POVA’s super-fast charge speed, a quick 10-minute charge can already provide up to 20 hours’ worth of music playback.

The POVA x MLBB FB Challenge

Cosplayers are mostly welcome to select TECNO stores dressed as their favorite MLBB stans! don't forget to catch them on May 15 and 16 at the TECNO Mobile Concept Store at SM North EDSA, and this June at SM San Mateo.

A one-of-a-kind TECNO Mobile livestream featuring some of the Philippines’ most popular game streamers is in the works as well. Slated for June 5th, the live online event promises excitement for both gamers and non-gamers, along with over 170 prizes and giveaways to be won.

To stay updated on exclusive deals and giveaways, be sure to like and follow TECNO Mobile Philippines. Visit www.tecno-mobile.com/ph to learn more about your favorite smartphones and gadgets.

Watch TECNO Mobile Spark Up Your Energy live and Win Prizes!

 

TECNO Mobile will once again host a livestream event, Spark Up Your Energy that will feature song and dance numbers from Julie Anne San Jose, Darren Espanto, and Jillian Ward. The show will be hosted by Dianne Medina and Sam YG and will include a live stream talent show, featuring fans who wish to fulfill their dreams of performing just like their celebrity idols. 

Along with the performances and celebrity games, fans can look forward to an exclusive Lazada deal, as well as an exciting live raffle during the online event. Over 150 amazing prizes will be given away, including cash, TECNO Mobile smartphones, and gift sets. This is your chance to win a Spark 6 Air! All you need to do to join the live raffle is the root for your celebrity idol and enjoy the show. 

TECNO Mobile’s recently launched Spark 6 Air is a brand new smartphone offering for Filipino consumers. Perfect for work, learning, and leisure, this mobile device is equipped with a huge HD+ screen, with extra-long battery life and superior image capture abilities. 

These are the features of the new  Spark 6 Air that you need to know about:

• 6.95” Dot Notch Display with 90.6% screen to body ratio, and 720x1640 HD+ resolution that allows you to fully enjoy viewing media and playing games, while still remaining convenient and portable.
• 6,000 mAh battery capacity capable of 35 days of standby time, 34 hours of calling, 14 hours of gaming, 159 hours of music, 21 hours of web browsing, or 19 hours of video playback on a single charge.
• Triple AI Camera with Quad Flash Setup that creates stellar images through its 13MP main camera lens, AI lens, and 2MP depth sensor, plus quad flash feature, along with built-in HDR, bokeh effects, and AI detection scenes. 
• 120fps Slow Motion Capture, which can highlight every important detail of fast-paced events recorded on your smartphone.

You can get the TECNO Spark 6 Air with 3GB+32GB memory online at the TECNO Mobile Flagship Store in Lazada for only PHP 4,690. This phone comes in 3 vibrant colors - Comet Black, Ocean Blue, and Cloud White. 

Another smartphone to check out is TECNO Mobile’s CAMON 16, available exclusively at TECNO Mobile’s partner retail stores for only P7,990. CAMON 16 comes with a 48MP Ultra Quad Camera, with a four-camera lens combination for comprehensive smartphone photography. It is equipped with a Bokeh Depth of Field Lens, an AI Lens, a Macro Lens, and a 48MP Main Lens with a 79-degree wide-angle view. It also has an Ultra Night Lens with 1-second image processing for higher quality night images, with convenient anti-over exposure and AI portrait segment features. CAMON 16 also has a huge RAM and ROM capacity of 128GB+6GB, allowing users to save thousands of songs and photos, or several HD movies and apps for offline entertainment on the go. This smartphone is capable of 18W fast charging, with advanced protection technology that ensures automatic regulation of charging inputs that helps to prolong the hardware and software of the device. 

Be sure to catch TECNO Mobile’s upcoming Livestream event on April 24 for your chance to win a TECNO Mobile smartphone! For updates, follow TECNO Mobile Philippines on Facebook, and visit www.tecno-mobile.com/ph.

Join TECNO Mobile's livestream and win amazing prizes!~

 Mark your calendars! Global premier mobile phone brand, TECNO Mobile, is bringing an unforgettable Livestream event of fun and laughter, straight to your homes. This April, the country’s most entertaining influencers, comedians, and celebrities are coming together to kickstart summer, and everyone is invited to join in the fun. 

Fans of standup comedy will surely enjoy Spark Up the Fun, a showdown of wit and humor featuring the greatest standup comics that the Philippines has to offer like Beks Battalion, Mika Salamanca, Baninay and hosted by the super funny tandem, DONEKLA. You can look forward to tons of laughter and big surprises at this Livestream event on April 17 along with games, raffle draws and over 150 amazing phone, cash prizes and Shopee exclusives that will be given away. 

 

TECNO Mobile’s second Livestream will be a showcase of Filipino creativity and talent. Catch your favorite local celebrities, as they sing and dance at Spark Up Your Energy. Fans who aspire to become like their celebrity idols will get the chance to participate in this Livestream show. Fun games, TECNO smartphones, and cash giveaways are also in store for the event’s attendees.

As we embrace a more digitally-driven lifestyle, online activities including live streaming, distance learning, and remote work are becoming regular parts of day-to-day life. With this, a high-performing smartphone continues to be a necessity. As Ye Yuan, Deputy General Manager of TECNO Mobile, stresses, a smartphone provides its users with an essential link to the outside world, whether this is used for productivity, education, or staying in touch with friends and loved ones. 

Through its revolutionary TECNO Spark 6 Go AI-powered mobile device, TECNO Mobile is able to fill this need for its consumers in the Philippines. Designed and developed to keep up with users’ changing needs, TECNO Mobile’s smartphone offerings are also affordable, making them more accessible to the masses. 

 

TECNO Spark 6 Go was initially launched last year and is now making a comeback, still with a multitude of features that are relevant for everyone. This includes:

● A large 6.52” HD Resolution Screen that allows users to enjoy various media content with great ease. Watch movies, browse the web, and play games in full detail, while in compact form on a much more portable device.

● A built-in AI Dual Unlock Feature, capable of both face-unlock and fingerprint scanning, has been tested to ensure that files remain private and secure, allowing users to stay confident. 

● A camera with AI Beauty Mode and 18 AI Scene Detection features for outstanding images all the time. Take great selfies anytime, anywhere with Spark 6 Go’s 6-layer AI beauty image processing capability. Photos taken from the rear camera are now more rich and vibrant as well, with its all-new 18 AI scene detection software. 

● A 5000 mAh battery that allows for up to 36 days of standby time, 24 hours of calling, 19 hours of web browsing, 25 hours of video playback, 125 hours of music, or 15 hours of gaming on a single charge.

● Audio Share allows up to 3 Bluetooth speakers or 2 Bluetooth headphones to connect simultaneously, making it possible to effortlessly share music with friends during parties or enjoy it privately with a special someone. 

 

TECNO Spark 6 Go is available at the TECNO Mobile PH Official Store in Shopee Mall. It comes in two models - The Spark 6 Go (KE5) with 2GB+32GB memory has an affordable price tag of P3,990, while Spark 6 Go (KE5K) with 4GB+64GB memory price dropped to P4,999 from its original price of P5,490. 

Both TECNO Spark 6 Go models are available in Aqua Blue, Ice Jadeite, Sky Black and Mystery White colors. 

Also check out TECNO Mobile’s CAMON 16 smartphone, available exclusively at TECNO Mobile’s partner retail stores for only P7,990. CAMON 16 comes with a 48MP Ultra Quad Camera, with a four-camera lens combination for comprehensive smartphone photography. It is equipped with a Bokeh Depth of Field Lens, an AI Lens, a Macro Lens, and a 48MP Main Lens with a 79-degree wide-angle view. It also has an Ultra Night Lens with 1-second image processing for higher quality night images, with convenient anti-over exposure and AI portrait segment features. CAMON 16 also has a huge RAM and ROM capacity of 128GB+6GB, allowing users to save thousands of songs and photos, or several HD movies and apps for offline entertainment on the go. This smartphone is capable of 18W fast charging, with advanced protection technology that ensures automatic regulation of charging inputs that helps to prolong the hardware and software of the device. 

Be sure to catch the Livestream events happening this April and you might just win a TECNO mobile phone! For more updates, follow TECNO Mobile Philippines on Facebook, and visit www.tecno-mobile.com/ph.

PRICE DROP ALERT for TECNO Spark 6 Go

 Everyone needs a smartphone these days, not just for communication, but also as an integral tool for work, learning, entertainment, e-commerce, and more. TECNO Mobile’s sleek TECNO Spark 6 Go AI-powered smartphone, which was launched in the Philippine market last year, has been able to provide affordability, durability, and reliability, meeting the evolving needs of its consumers. Now, in order to become accessible to even more Filipinos, TECNO Mobile drops the price of TECNO Spark 6 Go, from P5,490 to P4,999!

For those who are still looking an affordable smartphone for work, learning, entertainment, e-commerce, and more, the TECNO mobile’s TECNO Spark 6 Go is now up for grabs from P5,490 to P4,999!

Check out the TECNO features

TECNO Spark 6 Go comes with a large 6.52” HD resolution screen that allows users to watch movies, browse the internet, and play games in full detail, on a convenient, compact device. Its Audio Share function allows up to 3 Bluetooth speakers or 2 Bluetooth headphones to connect at the same time. This makes it possible for you to share your music and other audio with friends, or enjoy it privately with your special someone, whenever you want to. 

Shoot awesome photos every time 

 

TECNO Spark 6 Go’s camera is fitted with AI Beauty Mode and 18 AI Scene Detection features that allow you to shoot outstanding images. Take great selfies anytime, and anywhere with its 6-layer AI beauty image processing capability, and shoot rich and vibrant photos using the rear camera’s all-new 18 AI scene detection software. 

Stay confident and secure

The smartphone is equipped with a built-in AI Dual to Unlock feature, which can be used for both face-unlock and fingerprint scanning. This has been meticulously tested to ensure that all files on your device remain private and secure at all times. 

Never run out of power

The smartphone’s 5000 mAh battery allows for up to 36 days of standby time. It is also capable of up to 24 hours of calling, 19 hours of web browsing, 25 hours of video playback, 125 hours of music, or 15 hours of gaming, all on a single charge. 

 

TECNO Spark 6 Go comes in two models, Spark 6 Go (KE5) with 2GB+32GB memory priced at P3,990, and Spark 6 Go (KE5K) with 4GB+64GB memory now priced at P4,990. You can also choose between three attractive Spark 6 Go color options - Aqua Blue, Ice Jadeite, and Mystery White. TECNO Spark 6 Go is available nationwide at TECNO Mobile’s partner retail stores and soon at TECNO Mobile’s Official Store in Shopee. 

Another must-see smartphone from TECNO Mobile is CAMON 16 for only P7,990. CAMON 16 is equipped with a 48MP Ultra Quad Camera, with a four-camera lens combination - A Bokeh Depth of Field Lens, an AI Lens, a Macro Lens, and a 48MP Main Lens with 79-degree wide-angle view. It has an Ultra Night Lens with 1-second image processing, anti-over exposure, and AI portrait segment features for improved photography in low light conditions. CAMON 16 has a large RAM and ROM capacity of 128GB+6GB, allowing users to store thousands of photos and music files, or several HD movies and apps for entertainment on the go. It supports 18W fast charging, with advanced protection technology that ensures automatic regulation of charging inputs to protect and prolong the hardware and software of the device. 

For more updates, visit www.tecno-mobile.com/ph, and follow TECNO Mobile Philippines on Facebook.

Check out The Manila Hotel’s Easter Egg this coming Easter Sunday

Year two of the lockdown and still we do not have the traditional Easter celebrations for everyone in compliance with the lockdown restriction. But that doesn’t stop us from spreading the Easter vibes for we have an exclusive offer for our loving patrons. 

The Manila Hotel offers the “Easter Joy! Mystery Egg” – a giant egg hand-made from Belgian chocolates that kids and adults alike can enjoy cracking open to discover what’s inside. Add to that, the Mystery Egg is also the highlight of The Manila Hotel’s “Easter Joy! Raffle” that will be held on April 5, 2021 at 2pm via Facebook Live (@TheManilaHotel). 

Every purchase of the Mystery Egg for only P2,500 nett from now to April 4, 2021 gives guests a stub for the raffle, wherein they can win the major prize of a Chromebook laptop—a perfect gadget for online classes and workshops kids can enjoy. They can also win one set of The Manila Hotel Gelatos, and The Manila Hotel’s Willy The Bear.

The Manila Hotel also partnered with several groups to help make the Easter celebration a little more special for kids. Mystery Egg buyers also get the chance to win passes to online kiddie workshops from Make Believe Productions, like Superhero Art, Groovebeats Dance Workshop, Imaginart: Drawing and Painting for Kids, and Make Believe N’ Yoga for Kids; Activity Kits for kids from Kits For Kids by RC Lab like My Body Care Lab Kit, 25-in-1 Science Bear Experiment Kit, and Fizzy Easter Activity Kits; and also Introductory Visit to The Little Gym online classes. 

The Easter Joy! Mystery Egg is available from now until April 4 (Easter Sunday), 6pm, and may be ordered for pick-up or delivery by calling 85270011 or 0998-9501912. Bulk orders must be done in advance. The Manila Hotel’s Deli is also selling various Easter-related chocolates and goodies that can be ordered for pickup or delivery. 

Pepsi Cola Donates COVID-19 test Kits to Naga City

 

Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI)—the exclusive manufacturer of PepsiCo beverages in the country—donated more than 800 COVID-19 Rapid Test kits to Naga City.

The turnover of the COVID-19 test kits is headed by PCPPI Bicol Regional Operations General Manager Francisco L. Escala, Jr. to Naga City Mayor Nelson Legacion, in hopes to htlp the Bicol LGU to mantain its health and safety standards to stop the virus from spreading in the Bicol Region. 

In photo are (from left) PCPPI Operations Manager Emmanuel Manaog, Territory Manager Sharmaine Banaag, HR Manager Roxana Ulpindo, Finance Manager Jose Bergonio, General Manager Francisco Escala, Jr. and Naga City Mayor Nelson Legacion.

Vine Aesthetics launches new campaign, logo to celebeate National Women's Month

 Beauty Speaks – this is now the tagline of Vine Holistic Medical Aesthetics as they celebrate the National Women’s Month. This celebration also comes with the unveiling of their new logo.  

The new campaign is aimed at celebrating women and their valuable contribution not only to their families, colleagues and friends but to society in general.

 

“We have been working on the relaunch of the clinic and we felt that the month of March would be the best time to do so to coincide with the celebration of International Women’s Month, There’s no better way to celebrate women that to show that we cherish them by pampering them and showing them how much we love them.” - Dr, Emehly Sevilla, owner of Vine Aesthetics

 

Vine’s relaunch campaign focuses on beauty and how women communicate through their beauty. Through their beauty, women are able to convey their strengths, self-love, fight for equality, service, and freedom amongst others.

 

“As we celebrate the women in our lives, we would like to give a deeper meaning and value to the self-care,” Dr. Em said. “We want to be there for women so that they can relax, reboot and reset.”

 

The new logo of Vine Aesthetics’ redefines “beauty by going back to its roots through unfiltered self-confidence.”

 

“We have decided to adopt a new logo, a new face that will allow the women’s beauty to speak and spread like new vines waiting to flourish,” Dr. Em explained.

 

To celebrate the new campaign and logo, Vine Aesthetics came up with Beauty Speaks promos that will allow women to “Raise Your Arms High,” “Peel it Away” and to “Com Back to your Shape.”

 

“We want to give you the best care that you need until your unfiltered beauty speaks for you,” Dr. Em said.

 

To avail of the Beauty Speaks promos, book an appointment by calling 09178590642 or through PM at the FB page of Vine Aesthetics.

Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance arm hosts webinar with BFP in celebration of Fire Prevention Month

Sab inga nila, di bale nang manakawan, wag ka lang masunugan.

House fires are rampant every March. I remember messaging my guy friend after learning that there’s a fire near his residence due to electricity jumpers. Thankfully, the fire’s all clear, they are all safe and the houses that has electricity jumpers were all reprimanded. 

This is why every March is Fire Prevention Month in the Philippines, and BFP’s campaign for this month is safety consciousness among our people every day of the year as a positive preventive approach to a problem that can be solved by more caution, vigilance, sobriety, exercise of common sense and respect for the law.” It is a campaign that focuses on exercising vigilance at home and keeping oneself knowledgeable on the best way to protect your home and family from destruction brought about by fire. 

“Cebuana Lhuillier has always committed to be of help to the Filipinos at all times, and our call for Fire Prevention is a reflection of that, our insurance products that aims to keep our clients protected at all times is a complementary effort to our advocacy for this month.” said Jean Henri Lhuillier, President and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier.

PJ Lhuillier’s insurance arm, the Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Brokers, Inc (CLIB), has also expressed its support for BFP’s campaign through the years. It has been a staunch advocate of having Filipinos insured, posting almost a 35% contribution to the total number of insured Filipinos through microinsurance. CLIB has also worked together closely with the Insurance Commission in promoting microinsurance in the country, they have settled over more than 5,300 million claims worth over Php 500 million  they have serviced  over 16,500 claimants. Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Brokers’, Inc. is also the first and only ISO-certified insurance broker in the Philippines.

Also launched this month in conjunction with the celebration of the Fire Prevention Month is a promo dubbed “Panalo ka sa ProtectMax” where clients of the ProtectMax product of CLIB get a chance to win Php 25,000. The promo is open to all clients who will purchase 5 ProtectMax COCs; these 5 COCs are equal to e-raffle entry. For the promo, 20 lucky raffle winners will be selected and will win Php 25,000. 

“This Fire Prevention month, it is very important to drumbeat awareness on fire safety and prevention, and the importance of being protected. CLIB believes that an information and education drive is very important to ensure that everyone is well-informed against conflagration.” said Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Brokers’ Inc., Jonathan Batangan.

For clients who are interested to keep themselves protected without having to go to Cebuana Lhuillier’s more than 2,500 branches, they may purchase Home Insurance via the ProtectNow app or website, just log on to protectnow.com to see CLIB’s full range of products online.

They’ve also mounted the #SunogFreeWorryFree: ProtectMax Kontra Sunog webinar which aims to highlight the importance of being ready for untoward situations especially fire, and the importance of having protection whenever there are threats of conflagration.

BPI's Balikabayanihan Program helps OFWs find hope while dealing with the pandemic

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, we knew of the bittersweet stories of returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). Often, they go abroad for high-paying jobs so that they can save and send money to their families back home. But migration stories don’t always guarantee a happy ending, and they need help when they are forced to return home.

My Dad’s a retired OFW so I know his hardships firsthand in his life outside the country, sacrificing his time for us in order to provide for the family. The setup is not as easy as it looks, and it must’ve been harder for OFW families because of the effects bought by the COVID pandemic. 

Perhaps the greatest lesson for OFW families is to prioritize their savings. And luckily for them, PBI has launched the Balikbayanihan program to help Pinoys at this trying time.

Spearheaded by NEDA-Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency and Atikha — a non-government organization working with OFWs and their families to maximize the gains of working abroad — Balikabayanihan calls on the spirit of volunteerism of Filipinos to help returning OFWs. 

It is a call for partnership by the Overseas Filipino organizations with government agencies, local government units, and the private sector to help OFWs by providing the needed resources — manpower and funds or mobilizing their volunteer network to serve as mentors to the OFWs. 

Melanie Labera, a returning OFW whose plan to resume her work abroad was put on hold because of the COVID-19 pandemic, benefitted from the program. “Nang umuwi ako ng Pilipinas, nagkataon naman na pandemic. Gusto ko sana bumalik [abroad], pero di na ako makabalik. Kaya malaki ang pasasalamat ko sa programang ito, pati sa BPI. May konting puhunan naman ako sa aking tindahan, pero konti lang. Kaya nagpapasalamat ako na nadagdagan dahil sa inyo.”

For her part, Austria, also a program beneficiary, said, “Nang makabalik po ako sa Pilipinas, isa po ako sa maswerteng napili ng Atikha na mabigyan ng tulong upang ako’y makapagsimula ulit sa aking buhay. Naging masaya po ako at nagkaroon ng pag-asa sa buhay. Ngayon po ay natupad ang isa kong pangarap na makabili ng makina.”  

Financial empowerment 

As one of the program supporters, BPI aims to empower repatriated OFWs by helping them manage their finances through learning webinars and by mobilizing volunteers and sponsors. BPI implements their programs through its business units BPI Foundation, BPI-Philam, and Remittance and Fund Transfers. 

“This pandemic has been hard on everyone, but repatriated OFWs and their families have been particularly affected. OFWs have done so much to uplift our entire nation’s economy over the decades. It’s only right that we stand by them now and help them get back on their feet and establish a financially secure life for themselves and their families,” said Reggie Cariaso, BPI Head of Corporate Banking Strategy, Products, and Support.

“Napakaganda po ng aking karanasan dahil nagkaroon po ako ng pag-asa sa buhay at talagang ipinangako ko po sa aking sarili na pagbubutihin ko po itong tulong na ibinigay sa akin ng Atikha at BPI Pamana Padala. At ang nagustuhan ko po dito ay ang mga taong kasapi dito na maaayos ang pakikitungo at napakamapagkumbaba at napakababait upang matulungan kaming lahat,” said Coronado. 

BPI Foundation holds mentoring sessions for OFWs with BPI Unibankers as volunteer mentors. For its part, BPI Philam provides free COVID-19 insurance coverage worth P200,000. BPI’s Remittance and Fund Transfers offers financial grants and monthly mentoring sessions for chosen OFWs  and instills the value of saving using their BPI Pamana Padala account.

With opportunities such as the Balikabayanihan, returning OFWs are more empowered than ever to try their luck in their home country. 

Palafox said, “Dito nalang po ako sa Pinas. Kahit mahirap po basta’t sama-sama kami ng mga anak ko. Kaya nagpapasalamat kami sa Balikabayanihan at sa BPI. Ang tanging hinahangad ko po sa aking sarili ay mapaunlad ko ang munting negosyo at magkaroon pa ng maraming kaalaman.”

Corporal shared another insight: “Natutunan ko po sa Balikabayanihan na kailangan po tayong magtulungan para makabangon ulit sa hamon ng buhay.”

GOMO changes the game in connectivity

 Staying connected has been pretty high on our list of priorities nowadays. Most of us have shifted a lot of our work and play online. We now pay our bills, do shopping, and work from home, among many other activities. Given our current situation, we saw the power of connectivity to navigate the next normal. And we continuously see the growing dependence of Filipinos on this.

 

This is what GOMO, the latest fully digital brand in the country, is all about. Changing the game in connectivity, GOMO aims to provide simplicity and innovation to Filipinos with its three game-changers—a Fully Digital Experience, No Expiry Data, and ‘Mo Creds. In a nutshell, GOMO is making the whole telco experience brutally simple.

 

Eric Leif Tanbauco, Head of GOMO, explained that the digital brand was created specifically for today’s digital natives who utilize digital solutions in their work and play. 

 

"Reinventing our business model allowed GOMO to provide innovative industry firsts: an all-digital approach to telco, no expiry data, and even the ability to convert data to calls and texts,” he said. 

 

Fully digital, GOMO doesn’t have any physical stores or hotlines, which enabled them to minimize its operating costs. As an innovative brand, its experience is designed to be simple and convenient for its customers by giving them everything they need in a mobile app—from buying a SIM, purchasing promos and even aftersales.

 

“This is why GOMO doesn’t have any load or bills. We give our customers the things that matter most to them, and that is data. And it’s not just plain data. It is data that lives forever,” Tanbauco added.

 

AWESOME Deals

 

GOMO is 5G ready. Having its digitally-savvy customers in mind, the brand made sure that when it launched GOMO, its customers can already use the best connectivity, which is 5G. Recently, it upgraded its current offer to 30GB (from 25GB) with No Expiry, with the same price of P299.

 

GOMO also regularly does flash deals. Its ongoing 3.3 promotion offers UNLIMITED DATA for users, again simplifying their connectivity experience, so they have the freedom to access the internet without any restrictions.

 

To serve more Filipinos with its unlimited offerings, GOMO is extending its flash deals from March 8 to 10, to continue offering its UNLI promos: UNLIMITED DATA for 15 days for P299 and Unlimited Data for 30 days for P499.

 

“So far, we’re happy with the results of GOMO. We are able to attract the growing base of digitally savvy Filipinos and leverage on the consumer’s heightened need for digital tools,” said Tanbauco.

 

GOMO will also launch an exclusive offer in key cities of Visayas and Mindanao on March 15. A regional exclusive, GOMO customers in the region will be able to subscribe to UNLI DATA for 30 days for only P199.

 

AWESOME Hunt

 

GOMO is also about awesome experiences. In 2020, GOMO brought 88rising stars through its online concert. It also partnered with Shoor to bring exciting digital experiences to Filipinos. On March 8, GOMO will continue to bring these experiences to its customers with GOMO AWESOME hunt! Exclusive GOMO kits are up for grabs when GOMO customers join the hunt! Follow GOMO’s social media pages to know more.

 

Now on its sixth month, GOMO will continue to provide awesome experiences for its customers and expand its reach to more digitally-savvy Filipinos.

 

Follow GOMO on Facebook, Twitter @Gomo_PH to know more about the Awesome Hunt and for more flash deals and new promos! Learn more about GOMO and visit www.Gomo.ph

How Sangobion keeps the body immunity stronger against sickness and viruses

This lockdown has make everyone lethargic, depressed, immobile for some and low energy, and as a result, it makes one weak and prone to sickness and other diseases. It is important to be active always and to be protected, as thand here are some tips to boosts the body’s immunity and energy:  

1. Your stress levels

Whether you’re stressed or not, maintaining a healthy way of dealing with stress can strengthen your body’s immunity and positive lifestyle changes. Practicing a healthy sleeping schedule is vital so the body can recharge.  Spending a few minutes to meditate with your family can greatly help in balancing your emotions.This can include breathing exercises, and even yoga. Unwinding through conversations with your family can help keep your mind at ease as well. These are just some of the many activities that you and your family can do to keep the stress levels at a minimum for healthy blood.

2. Exercise with the fam

When exercising with your family, not only are you able to have everyone moving but you’re also spending quality time! Exercising may be in the form of following a workout routine, Zumba classes, or even easy to follow dance games. Team games like tag and hide-and-seek are perfect for families with members of different ages. Age shouldn’t be a limitation to get moving, so go ahead and get your fam’s hearts pumping and burn those holiday meal calories!

3.  Eat right 

In keeping the family healthy, it’s an effort to serve nutritious meals. An overall balanced diet helps the body in maintaining enough energy to keep it functioning all day. Although preparing meals for family members of different ages, and health conditions can be a struggle, it is doable. By considering the required portions, needed nutrients, and providing a wide variety of nutritious food, your family can still enjoy good food without sacrificing blood health. 

Yet with age, some family members may need help to sustain their blood health that their diet may not be able to provide sufficiently.

Multivitamins + Minerals (Sangobion IRON+) is Your Blood Health Ally against diseases and viruses

Multivitamins + Minerals (Sangobion IRON+) is an iron supplement with vitamins and minerals that helps to replenish iron stores and increases red blood cell levels in the body. It has ferrous gluconate, a type of iron salt which allows better absorption of iron in the body, Folic acid, and vitamin B12 which are vital for production of red blood cells and during pregnancy. It also contains Vitamin C which helps improve iron absorption, and Copper sulphate and manganese sulphate that helps in the metabolic processes of blood cell production.

Recommended intake is one to two capsules daily, during or after meals, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Multivitamins + Minerals (Sangobion IRON+) helps to treat iron deficiency anemia that can lead to decreased immunity and increased susceptibility to infection. Iron deficiency anemia happens when the blood has a lower amount of red blood cells or hemoglobin than normal. This can cause the body to feel weak, tired, dizzy, look pale, and experience headaches

As Filipinos embrace the hope and change that the new year brings, keeping the family’s blood health in check should be of top priority. With these helpful tips and Multivitamins & Minerals (Sangobion IRON+), you can keep yourself and your family, blood healthy for 2021!

If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.

The Party Goes on With LG XBoom Go

 LG Philippines picks up where they left off with another online event. The South Korean technology brand’s widely anticipated virtual events have amassed a loyal following over the past few months. For the newest iteration, LG focuses on the yearning consumers have for parties, concerts, and events. There’s nothing quite like dancing with the beat or singing along with your favorite artists.

Since large gatherings as still not advisable, the parties have since gone online. Families and friends are able to catch up with one another, dance socially-distantly, or king karaoke remotely. Live concerts streamed online have blossomed into a massive audience. BTS Army, anyone? The common theme here is that sound plays an important role in giving the experience realism. After all, your favorite artist wouldn’t have cracking voices on stage, wouldn’t they? That’s why LG encourages people to #StaySmartStayHome and elevate your home audio experience. With the portable LG XBoom Go line speakers, being socially responsible and getting creative with celebrations at home and online is definitely possible.

LG XBoom Go speakers fit well in anyone’s lifestyle. Whether you’re active, a gamer, a movie buff, or anything else under the sun, the XBoom Go is the perfect portable Bluetooth speakers for anyone. What sets the XBoom Go PL series from other Bluetooth speakers is LG’s collaboration with Meridian, one of the pioneers of high definition audio. Meridian technology lets you experience the sound of excellence. Hear deep bass and rich tones every time you play music. The XBoom Go speakers are available in 3 sizes. The whole line has a sleek, rounded design with a rubberized finish. It is easy to hold and fits comfortably in your hand, while ring-shaped woofer lights add a colorful mood to your space.

Each model has Sound Boost, which amplifies sound power and widens the sound field. Just press the button to lift the party atmosphere. They are weather and splash-proof, giving you the flexibility of bringing it to pool parties or even the bathtub while you sing. You can keep the party going without fussing about battery life or power cords. The PL7 can play up to 24 hours straight, the PL5 can go up to 18 hours, while the PL2 is good for 10 hours of music. You can also connect multiple XBoom Go speakers via Bluetooth with its party link feature to create a more immersive audio experience. It wirelessly link up to one hundred LG XBoom Go speakers to multiply the sound output. Bigger sound only means one thing — better parties and more fun.

The PL series is not just for parties. You can enjoy music and more with voice command. Press the play button for two seconds, then speak to activate Google Assistant on your Android phone or Siri on iOS. You can play music, podcasts, and more with a simple voice command. 

To coincide with the event, LG is offering sweet discounts on the XBoom Go line. The PL7 will be discounted 10% from P7,990 to P7,191, the PL5 will be slashed 10% from P5,990 to P5,391, and the PL2 will get a 17% discount bringing down the price from P2,990 to P2,490. Enjoy these promos from February 26 to March 15.

BPI celebrates National Arts Month with a special treat for cardholders Gives special offers at the annual ‘Art in the Park’

 

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is partnering with Art in the Park, the country’s most popular and affordable art fair. Art in the Park is celebrating 15 years of champi-oning Philippine artistry with eight days of a virtual open house, featuring 60 exhibitors and over 6,000 artworks by hundreds of established and emerging Filipino artists.

 

The annual treasure hunt will exhibit artworks on an online platform (www.artinthepark.ph) from February 21 to 28, to allow art aficionados to access the artwork while properly observing health and safety protocols as Manila remains under general community quarantine.

 

"While there are changes with the way art exhibits are held these days, we still want our clients to get the best experience with this virtual art fair from the comfort of their homes.  It’s about letting them re-connect with culture even as this pandemic has cut us off from the world and public spaces. Our clients can also enjoy special offers to make their Art in the Park purchases more feasible and flexible," said Jenny Lacerna, BPI Head of Unsecured Lending and Cards - Product and Sales Group.

 

Spotlight on modern art

 

Art Verité Gallery, one of Manila’s leading art galleries today, is one of the exhibitors in this year’s Art in the Park. Specializing in Philippine and Southeast Asian contemporary and modern art, Art Verité actively promotes both its core established artists and prom-ising new local and international talents.

 

Art Verité is featuring seasoned artist Alee Garibay and new artist Jason Delgado. Both artists were chosen for their originality, creativity, skills, and wit in the visual narrative.

 

Garibay has received numerous awards for her works in oil and watercolor. She has been actively participating in group shows since 2005, and has dedicated herself to be-ing a full-time artist, consistently holding annual solo exhibitions. Her Disrupt 5 series plays with the feeling and state of disruption and suspension of order.

 

Meanwhile, Delgado was awarded the regional winner at the Philippine Arts Awards (Vi-sayas Selection) in 2020, and was participating in group exhibitions since 2016. Delga-do’s Compound Believe and How Much? is a take on Filipino beliefs and how these affect our daily lives.

 

BPI Credit Card clients can avail of exclusive offers for their Art in the Park purchases. BPI Mastercard Credit cardholders who are registered to the bank’s Your Wish is Our Command promo will qualify for a Php 100 electronic gift certificate for every minimum single-receipt straight purchase of Php 3,000.  BPI Credit cardholders can also enjoy lighter terms on purchases worth Php 20,000 or more by converting straight payments into a 3-month installment plan at 0% interest. To avail of this SIP Loans Balance Con-version offer, cardholders can call (02) 889-10055 until March 15, 2021 and provide de-tails of their posted Art in the Park transaction.

 

BPI will also feature an exhibition that shines the spotlight on pottery, which is one of the best-selling categories of the annual art event. Titled BPI Art Clips, this special col-laboration will showcase a series of mini-documentaries that will highlight the works of Filipino pottery pioneers Jon and Tessy Pettyjohn and Joey de Castro.

 

Art in the Park benefits the Museum Foundation of the Philippines in support of their projects and programs for the National Museum of the Philippines and its network.

 

For more information, please visit the Art in the Park website and follow Art in the Park on Facebook (www.facebook/artinthepark) and on Instagram (@artintheparkph).

Ruby Chocolate Cookies - the newest product from The Fet Boys

After making the first ever Coffee Butterscotch Cookie, Chef Kirk Ngo of Fet Boys will be launching its new creation - the Prettier than Pink Cookies.

Derived from Ruby Chocolate, the Prettier than Pink cookie is the first of its kind. Ruby Chocolate is the 4th type of Chocolate that is accepted as "real chocolate." This is derived from Ruby Cacao beans which gives it its natural pink color. 

What makes Ruby Chocolate unique is its taste characterized by fruity notes and a pink color which is all-natural. After Dark, Milk, and White chocolate, Ruby is the newest chocolate in the market and it is about to become the next big thing.

In 2020, Chef Kirk of Fet Boys launched his Too Much Chocolate Chip Cookies that were as big as a regular guy’s palm and it was a hit. In the last quarter of 2020 alone, he made over 5000 pcs of his giant creation. 

He also invented the Coffee Butterscotch Cookie and this was an instant hit to all coffee lovers because it is best paired with their favorite morning drink, a cup of joe. However, what truly sets apart the Fet Boys cookie is that it is best eaten chilled. Unlike other cookies that are tastier when heated, the Fet Boys cookies are even better after being chilled in the ref. 

Grab a box of the Fet Boys cookies and find out why it is considered the best-kept secret of the North and South! To order, message them through their Facebook Page.  

AYDA 2020 awardees: celebrating human-centered design and solutions in architecture and interior design

Creating innovation and empathy in execution and design is something that the participants in the recent Asia Young Designer (AYDA2020) competition has to offer, as they need to create practical and future-forward solutions to their design, perfect for this year's theme: FORWARD: HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN. 

out of 400 submissions that was sent for this year's competition, they were able to select the top 10 winners in architecture and interior design. 

AYDA2020 Panel of Judges

Every year, notables in the Architecture and Interior Design industry are brought together to assess the works of our talented students and to award the prize and internship opportunities.  Here are our judges for AYDA2020:

In Architecture:

1. Ar. Leo Pariñas, President & CEO of LPPA Design Group (Head Judge)

2. Ar. Boon Che Wee, Director at GRA Architects Malaysia

3. Ar. Ana Mangalino-Ling, Partner & Associate at JSLA Architects

4. Ar. Nina Bailon-Arce, Partner at Arce-Bailon-Arce Architects

5. Ar. Ma. Benita Regala, Department Manager at Housing Technology Development Office National Housing Authority

6. Ar. Eduardo Casares, UAP Chairman Committee on Commissions

7. Ar. Renato Heray, UAP National President and Owner of RAH Architecture and Landscape Corporation

8. Ar. Richard Garcia, Vice President of Visionarch

In Interior Design:

1. IDr. Cara Marcelo, Founder of CMM Interior Design and Consultancy (Head Judge)

2. IDr. Chat Fores, Founder of Chat Fores Design Studio

3. IDr. Fendarie Su, Founder of Santa Fe Interior Architecture SDH BHD

4. IDr. Cynthia Almario, founder of Atelier Almario

5. IDr. Ivy Almario, founders of Atelier Almario

6. IDr. Michael Pizarro, Founder of Michael Pizarro Interior Design

Architecture Top 10

1. BALSAHAN by Joana Marie L. Ramirez of Mapua University
2. COMM[UNITY] by Kim Russel Manjares of Lyceum Of The Philippines University – Cavite
3. ECOPOD by Reyanne April P. Cepriano of Bulacan State University
4. ESKINITA by Yson Karl M. Dañez of Polytechnic University of the Philippines
5. ESTERO RECYCLING HUB by Napoleon Marion Clarke F. Mui of the University of Santo Tomas
6. GREEN ON GRID: THE TRIANGLE HOMES by Dhennies Rivas of Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology
7. HU-MANGROVES PROJECT by John Briggs H. Gime of Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute Of Science And Technology
8. PROJECT N.O.A.H. by Erol Kim Mandocdoc of Batangas State University
9. SILONG by Paul John A. Jandoc of the University of Baguio
10. THE CUBE: REHABILITATION OF DIVISORIA by Nikko S. Regalado of De La Salle College of Saint Benilde

Interior Design Top 10

1. BAGASSE MOUNTAIN RESORT by Margaret Therese S. Hagad of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
2. BAKHAWAN by Ryan Japhet A. Gablines of the University of San Carlos
3. COMPLEJO DE PLAZA by Jazel Lynn P. Ong of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
4. KABAGTAO by James Marie Kyle O. Colina of the University of San Carlos – Cebu
5. MEMORABILIA by Jazzy Caroline Q. Kho of the University of Santo Tomas
6. PARAISO: THE ECO-SITIO by Renzo V. Montenegro of the University of San Carlos
7. PIERIDAE CANCER CARE CENTER by Alyssa Len A. Rodriguez of the University of Santo Tomas
8. PUNTA SALAG: SILOY ECO-RESERVE by Ynes Sofia A. Manguerra of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
9. PUYANAN by Lauren Ghenrich L. Khoo of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
10. TUKLAS by John Earo J. Roque of the University of Santo Tomas

AYDA2020 Winners

Each of the top 10 finalists a cash prize of ₱10,000 plus opportunities for internship.  On top of that, recipients of special awards receive additional prizes.

The Gold Award recipient will receive a cash prize of ₱50,000, internship opportunities, and will also represent the Philippines in the upcoming regional competition where he or she has the chance of winning the Platinum Award and be declared the Asia Young Designer of the Year.

The Silver Award recipient will receive a cash prize of ₱30,000 plus internship opportunities.

The recipient of the Best Green Innovation Award will receive a cash prize of ₱10,000.

The recipient of the Best Colour Choice Award will receive a cash prize of ₱10,000.

The recipient of the People’s Choice Award will receive a cash prize of ₱5,000.

The Best Mentor Award is given to the mentor of the Gold Award winner.  He or she will receive a cash prize of ₱10,000.

The award for Best Supporting College/University is given to the school with a finalist and has sent in the most entries.  They will receive a cash prize of ₱10,000 plus paint vouchers worth ₱10,000.

The award for Best College/University is given to the school of the Gold Award recipient.  They will receive a cash prize of ₱10,000 plus paint vouchers worth ₱10,000.

Special Awards

The recipients of the Best Colour Choice award are:

• Nikko Regalado of Dela Salle College of Saint Benilde in Architecture
• Ryan Japhet Gablines of the University of San Carlos – Cebu in Interior Design

The recipients of the Best Green Innovation Award are:

• Yson Karl Dañez of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines
• Ynes Sofia Manguerra of Dela Salle College of Saint Benilde

The People’s Choice Award is garnered from votes made by their supporters on the Nippon Paint Facebook Page.  They are:

• Erol Kim Mandocdoc of Batangas State University in Architecture
• Jazzy Caroline Kho of the University of Santo Tomas

The Best Supporting College/University goes to the school of a finalist who has sent in the most entries to the competition.  In both Architecture and Interior Design this award was given to De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde.

Major Awards

The Silver Award is given to the finalist who placed second in their category.  They are:

• Napoleon Marion Clarke Mui of the University of Santo Tomas in Architecture
• Lauren Ghenrich Khoo of Dela Salle College of Saint Benilde

The Gold Award is given to the finalist who placed first in their category.  They are:

• Paul John Jandoc of the University of Baguio in Architecture
• Margaret Therese Hagad of Dela Salle College of Saint Benilde in Interior Design

Paul John Jandoc and Margaret Therese Hagad will represent the Philippines at the upcoming regional competition where they have the chance to win the Platinum Award and get declared the Asia Young Designer Award for the Year!

The Best College/University goes to the school of the Gold Award winner.  At the same time, the Best Mentor Award goes to the mentor of the Gold Award winner.  They are Ar. Tim-Paul Villanueva of the University of Baguio in Architecture and IDr. Karol Ann Antonio of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde in Interior Design

Congratulations to all the winners! You make us all proud.

For more information about the Asia Young Designer Award, visit the website at https://www.youngdesigneraward.ph/ and the social media accounts as follows:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nipponpaintaydaph
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nipponpaintaydaphl/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/aydaph