After the mega launch of HONOR X7a and MagicBook X Laptops on February 22, 2023 – HONOR is giving it away for up to Php1,500 off alongside its wide array of smart devices at 3.3 Mega Sale on Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok.

(HONOR Philippines GTM Manager Steven Yan, National Training Head Gladys Macalalad,

Country Manager Sean Yuan, Vice President Stephen Cheng, Brand Marketing Manager Joepy Libo-on, and PR Manager Pao Oga)

Leading smart devices provider, HONOR Philippines, has announced their exciting deals for the 3.3 Mega Sale on Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok, and the best part is, the newly-launched HONOR X7a and MagicBook X 14 and MagicBook X 15 are included!

 

“We are very thankful for the reception of HONOR fans with all the devices we have launched, so we want to take every chance we can get to give back. This coming 3.3 Mega Sale, we’re throwing in great deals even for our new HONOR X7a and MagicBook X laptops,” said Stephen Cheng, HONOR Philippines Vice President.

 

3.3 Mega Sale

 

HONOR Philippines unveiled great deals for Lazada Epic 11th Birthday Sale starting from March 3 to 7, 2023. You can get the all-new HONOR X7a and MagicBook X laptops alongside HONOR X9a 5G, X6, X7, X8, X9, HONOR 70, and HONOR Pad 8 with up to Php 1,500 discount! Shoppers will also enjoy FREE Shipping Vouchers and Freebies worth up to Php 3,990. Another Lazada-exclusive deal; HONOR Gift Bluetooth Speaker, HONOR Gift Earbuds, and HONOR X3 Lite will finally be available for up to 40% discount.

 

The same exciting promo and discounts for devices apply to Shopee and TikTok on March 3, 2023 only. Shop now on HONOR’s official online stores at Lazada (http://bit.ly/3J2eJXP), Shopee (http://bit.ly/3J1Zv5n), and Tiktok Shop (http://bit.ly/3IMaizo).

HONOR X7a Specs

Love is in the air! With Valentine’s Day being an occasion celebrated year on year, creating the perfect plan or even finding the perfect gift can be challenging but truly rewarding! So be it for your significant other, family, and friends—here are ways to express your love this coming Valentine’s Day:

Create a playlist

Music is a powerful trigger for special memories, so give them an audio rush by choosing songs that they love and songs that are significant to you both. Maybe the music you played on your first date or your first road trip? What about that night you were stuck in traffic and you had one song on loop to get you through? They’ll love reminiscing with those tracks.

Write a heartfelt letter

Writing letters may be a lost art, but who says you can’t revive it? Write about how happy they make you feel, express your deepest feelings—and if it’s that special someone, your dreams of a life together.

Book a photo shoot

If your loved one likes to post on social media and you’re their Instagram boyfriend/girlfriend/best friend, why not take it a step further and do it with a professional so you can be together in the pictures? It’s certainly going to be a Valentine’s to remember, and you will have amazing pictures to prove it! Or if you’re awkward around photographers, book a schedule in a self-shoot studio instead! 

Surprise them with a limited-edition gift

There’s just something about receiving limited-edition gifts that just makes people feel even more special. This Valentine’s Day, make sure to get a hold of Red Ribbon’s Valentine Black Forest Cake which combines flowers and chocolates in one beautifully-designed and delicious cake! 

Let your loved ones enjoy this chocolate-cherry creation made of rich chocolate fudge cake, layered with cherry-creamy icing, covered in chocolate shavings, and topped with icing rosettes with cream cheese and sweet maraschino cherries. You can get the Valentine Black Forest cake starting at P550 for junior size, and P750 for the regular size from Feb 13 to 15, 2023.

To order the heart-shaped Chocolate-Cherry Valentine Black Forest Cake starting Feb. 13, visit any of Red Ribbon’s stores, website http://redribbondelivery.com.ph or download the Red Ribbon App. http://bit.ly/RedRibbonApp

 

This will also be available on GrabFood and Foodpanda for delivery!

Watsons Oral Care Products

Chins up, and get your beautiful smiles on! Establishing good oral hygiene is key to having a beautiful smile and raising confidence.

What else does good oral hygiene bring? It prevents you from having bad breath, suffering tooth decay, and keeps your teeth strong as you get older. It also goes beyond just giving you a great smile you can flash to everyone.

A good oral hygiene can also help you achieve overall physical and emotional well-being as it can impact your diet and physical appearance.

Health and wellness retailer Watsons is the Filipino family's partner in achieving joyful smiles.

From toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwashes, and other oral care needs, Watsons has everything to keep your teeth and gums brighter and strong.

Here are some oral care must-haves you can get from over 1,000 Watsons stores nationwide or online via the Watsons website or app:

 

Toothbrushes & Toothpastes

 

Watsons Oral Care Products (L-R - Cleene Clio Toothbrush Dentabright Colors and Oral B Toothbrush 3D White Soft)

When getting the right oral care products for everyday routine, it’s good that you choose a toothbrush that can also be gentle for your teeth and gums, like the Oral B Toothbrush 3D White Soft and Cleene Clio Toothbrush Dentabright Colors. Their smooth bristles prevent plaque build-up on your teeth and won’t damage your gums, helping you avoid bad breath and have a lovely smile.

 

You can depend on the Sensodyne Deep Cleaning Toothpaste for sensitive gums, which thoroughly cleans sensitive teeth, freshens your breath, and protects your teeth against cavities. Those who have sensitive gums don’t have to worry, as this provides sensitivity relief and longing sensitivity protection.

 

Watsons Oral Care Products (L-R - Sensodyne Deep Cleaning Toothpaste, Sparkle Triple White Toothpaste, and Oral-B 3D White Luxe Diamond Strong)

Want to have those pearly white teeth? You can trust Oral-B 3D White Luxe Diamond Strong for that. This offers the most advanced whitening technology that removes stains for whiter teeth and has a cool vivid flavor that gives you a fresh breath after brushing your teeth.

Reveal your healthiest and brightest smile yet with the Sparkle Triple White Toothpaste. This toothpaste keeps your teeth strong, clean and fresh.

Watsons Oral Care Product (Colgate Optic White O2 Teeth Whitening Kit)

Level up as you flash your healthy teeth and gums and radiate your confidence with the help of the Colgate Optic White O2 Teeth Whitening Kit. This whitening treatment is created with revolutionary technology and has a super-charged whitening action.

This kit contains a whitening LED device paired with a teeth-whitening pen and active oxygen whitening serum enhanced by the effective wavelength of the patented indigo LED light Device.

Worry no more as this gently whitens your teeth inside and out, giving you that gorgeous smile and healthy gums.

Watsons Oral Care Products (L-R - Oracare Cool Mouthrinse and Bactidol Oral Antiseptic)

Mouthwashes

Complete your healthy oral care routine with these cool mouthwashes!

Prevent oral problems such as tooth decay and gum diseases with the Oracare Cool Mouthrinse. This contains stabilized chlorine dioxide with oxidizing action, which can easily kill harmful bacteria that help you give fresher breath.

Sore throat is also one of the oral care problems that most people often face, and gargling is an effective remedy for this. So when it comes to sore throat, Bactidol Oral Antiseptic can help you. This works in 30 seconds to kill up to 99% of sore throat-causing viruses so it won't worsen to cause flu, cough, and cold.

Score your favorite oral hygiene products at Watsons so you're always confident when you smile. Remember to floss, brush, and gargle after every meal!

You can also join Watsons Club to enjoy exclusive discounts and download the Watsons app now (http://bit.ly/WatsonsMobileApp). You may also visit any of Watsons' 1,000+ stores nationwide and pick up your purchases with Click and Collect Express or have them delivered to your doorstep with Express Delivery.

For more information, follow @watsonsph on Instagram, like @WatsonsPH on Facebook and follow @watsonsphilippines on TikTok.

Enjoy up to 7% per annum on Maya Savings with your Smart Postpaid account.

Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. has partnered with all-in-one money app, Maya, to launch 'Power Savings,' an exclusive promo that enables postpaid subscribers to grow their savings faster.  

 

Under the exclusive promo running from Jan. 16 to Feb. 28, Smart Postpaid subscribers with Plan 999 and up, and who have upgraded their Maya Savings account, can earn an interest rate of up to 7% per annum credited daily - from the base interest rate of 4.5% — one of the highest in the market.  

 

This gives qualified postpaid subscribers a unique opportunity to grow their money faster and extra cash daily to help them achieve their financial goals.  

 

Moreover, subscribers can enjoy FREE InstaPay transactions when they transfer funds from other banks to Maya and switch to Maya Savings.   

 

To avail of Power Savings, eligible Smart Postpaid subscribers simply have to follow these steps:   

 

First, join Maya and upgrade your account. First-time users can get up to PHP 60.00 Welcome Reward upon upgrade.  

 

Open a Maya Savings account and go to “Missions” in the app, look for “Smart Postpaid Exclusive” mission and enter the unique Smart Postpaid code (to be sent by Smart via SMS).   

 

Spend a minimum of PHP 999.00 using Maya on paying for your Smart Postpaid bill or any other bill, scanning to pay, paying with Maya card or shopping online. (Tip: Cash in at least PHP 1,500.00 via InstaPay and get a PHP 25.00 service fee cashback) 

 

Enjoy the daily 7% saving interest rate (for up to PHP 100,000.00 end-of-day deposit balance) 

 

All Maya Savings account holders may also avail of the FREE Maya Card, inside the app.   

 

Download the Maya App now   

 

Free to download and register, the Maya app packs a feature-rich e-wallet, an inclusive digital bank, and everything else you need to save, spend, grow, and manage your money—right from your smartphone. 

 

The app is powered by its very own Maya Bank, a Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)-licensed and Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC)-insured bank to ensure that the money remains safe and secure. With its 99.9% uptime rate, users can expect their transactions to be seamless and with less downtimes.  

 

Maya was originally known as PayMaya, a leading e-wallet app in the Philippines. It recently rebranded to Maya as it evolved beyond payments with the launch of its own banking and crypto services. This makes Maya the Philippines’ first and only all-in-one money app as it brings together banking, crypto, and wallet features into a seamless customer experience.  

 

Register your Smart SIM  

 

Smart Postpaid’s exclusive partnership with Maya for subscribers is just one of the many ways the mobile services provider empowers customers with the best postpaid experience.  

 

On top of award-winning services, Smart Postpaid subscribers can expect more exclusive rewards and benefits this 2023. 

 

To keep enjoying Smart's services and perks, postpaid subscribers are encouraged to complete their SIM Registration by confirming the personal information and IDs they submitted for their postpaid plan application. To do this confirmation, subscribers just need to text YES to 5858. They shall then receive a confirmation message from Smart upon successful SIM Registration and get FREE 3 GB data.  

 

Know the best Smart Signature Plan for your lifestyle at www.smart.com.ph/postpaid. 

 

To know more about this exclusive offer, visit https://www.maya.ph/smartpostpaidoffers.

During the Lunar New year, it is customary to purchase new things for yourself and your home to symbolize a fresh start. Start the Year of the Rabbit right by buying appliances in Beko’s Lucky New Year Promo.

Get as much as 33% off in the discounts and bundles for some of Beko’s products! Take advantage of discounts and special bundles on Beko appliances. By the way, you also get a free item for every purchase of a participating bundle for the promo from January 15, 2022 to
February 17, 2022.

Buy the GNO480E40HFGBPH, a 16.7 cu.ft Multi-door refrigerator with Multi Flow Air Cooling System, HarvestFresh technology, and ProSmart Inverter Compressor Pro and get a free Beko 20-liter microwave oven for savings of 17% worth Php 3,990. The RDNT470E50VZK is 16.6 cu.ft 2-door top freezer with HarvestFresh, Everfresh+, Neofrost Dual Cooling Technology, and ProSmart Inverter Compressor. From Php 45,990, you can get it for only Php 39,891!

Cook healthy and delicious meals for your family on the BIR35400XMS, which has a built-in oven, multifunctional oven, and 12 cooking functions. It’s discounted at Php 31,091 and comes with a free Beko 3-liter capacity Air Fryer worth Php 3,690.  If you have a smaller kitchen space, get the HIC64100, which has 6 cooking levels, a built-in hob, and 4 Vitroceramic glass burner plates for Php 15,291. It comes with a free Beko 20-liter microwave oven worth Php 3,990. The GM15321DXNS is a 90 x 60 freestanding cooker with 4 gas and 1 wok burner, and a multifunctional oven priced at PhpPhp63,741.50 from Php74,990. 

Make your daily dishwashing hassle-free and painless with the DTC36811S, which features LED control and 6 dishwashing programs with 8-place settings for a discounted price of Php18,691, and it comes with free dishwashing detergent tablets.  Your clothes will always be clean with the HTV9743X, a 9.0kg/5kg washing machine front load fully automatic washing machine with ProSmart Inverter Motor, 1400rpm, and 15 wash programs. It is discounted at Php 44,991 and comes with a free Beko bagless vacuum cleaner that’s worth Php 5,990.

Make sure your clothes are clean and neat with WCV7612X0 (Php23,791), a 7.0kg front load fully automatic washing machine with ProSmart Inverter Motor, 1200rpm, and 15 wash programs.

Keep the clothes freshly ironed with the SIM3124D 2400W Beko Steam Iron (Php1,691) and SIM3122T 2200W Beko Steam Iron (Php1,351). Welcome the Lunar New Year with new appliances from Beko! The discounts and bundles are also available at All Home, Anson’s, Appliance Centrum, Asian Home Appliance, Automatic Centre, Fair N Square, Gloria Bazaar, Great World, Hat, J Marketing, Magic Appliance, Manhattan Appliance, Manila Imperial, Mike’s Appliances, Pricewise, Robinsons Appliance, Savers, SM Appliance, Solidmark, S&R, Western Appliance, and 1st Megasaver.

For more information about Beko in the Philippines, go to http://beko.ph or visit their Facebook
page at https://www.facebook.com/bekoph and their Instagram page at
https://www.instagram.com/bekoph/.

Maya, the country’s all-in-one digital banking and money app, is making cashless transactions a lot easier in public markets nationwide with the rollout of the Paleng-QR initiative in Central Visayas, starting with Bohol province.

 

Maya has transformed Bohol’s Tagbilaran City Public Market into adigi-palengkein today’s ceremonies led by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Deputy Governor Bernadette Romulo-Puyat and Tagbilaran City Mayor Jane Yap.

 

The Paleng-QR Ph initiative is spearheaded by the BSP and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), and it aims to empower the City Government of Tagbilaran to help public market vendors and tricycle drivers accept cashless payments from any customer via the QR Ph, the country’s standard for QR payments.

 

“Small merchants and Filipino consumers are not only enjoying a hassle-free payment experience for their everyday transactions with Maya QR but also creating a financial footprint that allows them to access more advanced banking services offered by Maya,” said Mar Lazaro, Maya’s Head of Enterprise Business.

 

Since QR Ph’s launch in 2019 for person-to-person (P2P) payments and in 2021 for person-to-merchant (P2M) payments, Maya has led the charge among financial institutions in the rollout of the QR Ph national standard and now counts over 800,000 merchant touchpoints powered by QR Ph-capable Maya QR. “Basta QR Ph, pwede kami,”Lazaro added.

 

Building ‘digi-palengkes’ nationwide is part of Maya’s own LGUs Embracing and Accelerating Digitalization (L.E.A.D). Through this program, LGUs encourage local merchants and constituents to digitalize their transactions with Maya’s business-in-a-box payment solutions and disbursement tools.

 

On top of digitalizing public markets, Maya has become the growth partner of choice of Philippine businesses. These enterprises include pharmacies, transportation, travel, retail stores, public utilities, food, hospitals, service providers, and schools.

HONOR fans are in for a treat as HONOR 70 5G is now available via Globe Postpaid Plans with Zero Cash Out when you avail Globe Plan 1999

When it comes to the family’s health and wellness needs, there is no better place to shop than Watsons.

Now, you have an even better reason to go there. Shop at Watsons for anything you and your baby need and get the chance to win an iPad Pro 11!

As every Filipino mom’s caring companion as she navigates the different milestones of motherhood, Watsons is committed to offering everything that moms and babies need.

That’s not all! You can get a chance to win one of five (5) iPad Pro 11 when you shop at Watsons for your needs, as well as your baby’s! Every Php1,500 single-receipt purchase inclusive of any participating products entitles Watsons Club Members to one (1) raffle entry.

Keep baby nourished

Watsons carries a wide array of milk for children of different ages so they are always well fed. The selection includes Pediasure Plus and Bona Kid Pre School.

Keep baby healthy

Vitamins and supplements are very important in a child’s growth and development. Make sure your kids get the nutrients they need by asking your pediatrician about what they need. The selection at Watsons includes Iberet (which helps improve kids’ appetite and also treats iron deficiency anemia) Fern C with Zinc (to build immunity), and Cherifer Immuno Max (a supplement that helps kids stay healthy).

Keep baby dry

Your baby will not get a good night’s sleep if there is wetness in the diaper area. Go to Watsons and check out Watsons Baby Diaper and Bepanthen Itch Relief Cream (which helps relieve diaper rash).

Download the Watsons app now (http://bit.ly/WatsonsMobileApp) to shop for what you and your baby needs and make Watsons your companion through every milestone of motherhood. Or visit any of the Watsons 1,000+ stores nationwide. You may also Pick up your orders in 30 minutes via Click & Collect. Or get them in 3 hours or less via Watsons Express Delivery.

Shop at Watsons now for more chances to win the iPad Pro 11 of your dreams!

 

For more information, follow @watsonsph on Instagram, like @WatsonsPH on Facebook and follow @watsonsphilippines on TikTok.

I remember when I was finishing college, my parents were inching their way to support my education.  My father had an early retirement as a banker.  Since then, my mom put up a small merchandising store which supported our education.  It was one of our hardest times back then.  So I said to myself, I promise to do my best to get good grades and get a tuition discount to help with the expenses.  I believe should there be a private foundation willing to sponsor my college education or make me their scholar, I could be one of the deserving students back then.  But there weren't any available at that time.

Fortunately, today, there are foundations such as BingoPlus Foundation that gives hope to deserving students.

What is BingoPlus?

BingoPlus is the first online bingo in the Philippines. It is also one of the most exciting gaming platforms in the country as it continues to rule app downloads, resulting in massive audience play among Filipinos. BingoPlus is another innovative and entertaining offering of publicly listed LRWC. Appreciative of the success it has been getting, the company, through the BingoPlus Foundation, has been giving back to society in the form of various corporate citizenship initiatives.  It is an active supporter of environmental and charitable projects.

College Scholarships for Deserving Students

BingoPlus Foundation, is also set to provide college scholarships to 10 deserving students in the country and will be called FutureSmart Scholarship Program. This scholarship grant is being done in partnership with iACADEMY, one of the most innovative and sought-after technology, design, and business school in the Philippines. 

2 key goals for this campaign. 

1. To make the public aware of what the scholarship program stands for. The idea is to make the scholarship a solid Proofpoint of the social and national good that BingoPlus wants to be recognized for. 
2. To entice as many qualified students as possible. 

The FutureSmart Scholarship Program:

• Young incoming college students who have financial challenges in supporting their education (for further evaluation by the foundation)
• Students who are intellectually gifted in technology, especially those interested in the following courses:
• Bachelor of science in Computer Science with specialization is software engineering

• Bachelor of science in Entertainment and Multimedia computing game development

• Bachelor of science in information technology with specialization in web development

• Social media savvy (Facebook, Tiktok, and the likes)

Qualifications:

• Must carry the regular load prescribed by the course
• Must obtain GWA of not lower than 1.75 and no grade lower than 2.50 in any subject
• Must possess good moral character
• Must not have been subjected to any disciplinary action by the school, either academically or administratively during the period enrolled

                                      (a) Why do I deserve the scholarship?

                                      (b) How can you give back to the country when you graduate?

Are you the student BingoPlus Foundation is looking for?  Do you possess these qualifications?  If your answer is yes, then here's what you should do next:

• Qualified and interested students should submit their application via this email: scholarship@iacademy.edu.ph
• Deadline of submission of application for the scholarship: January 13, 2023
• Date of announcement of the chosen scholars: February 2023

LOOK: BingoPlus Foundation and iACADEMY recently conducted the selection process for the P6 Million FutureSmart Scholarship Program. The chosen scholars who will get to study tech engineering at iACADEMY starting next school term will be announced very soon.

 

Present during the candidate selection were (from left) BingoPlus Vice President for Brand Marketing and BingoPlus Foundation Representative Felbin Peter Soto, iACADEMY Senior Manager for the Office of Student Affairs and Services Anna Fernandez, iACADEMY Chairperson of Web Development and OIC Dean of Software Engineering Bennett Tanyag, and iACADEMY Scholarship Officer Richen de Castro. 

 Everyone can easily describe the vibes during the Christmas season – it's filled with many bonding moments and shopping sprees in the mall. Most importantly, for Filipinos, Christmas is about spending time with loved ones and creating new memories, which makes the holiday season merrier.

And, of course, this includes Filipino families spending time together in their kitchens. So, we've rounded up what usually happens in a typical Filipino kitchen during Christmas and how to make these moments more memorable and unique!

Preparing Lots Of Food Happily In The Kitchen

When we talk about Christmas, one of the first things that come to mind is Noche Buena. Filipino families love gatherings and preparing food for their loved ones, and by preparing food, we mean lots of it!

It's a good thing that the Beko BIR35400XMS is such a lifesaver in the kitchen. Need to prepare lots of food for your family and relatives? Worry no more because this multifunctional oven has more than enough space for you to prepare your food without the hassle of spending too much time. It offers an 82 L of cooking capacity, which lets you cook on up to six shelf levels simultaneously, all within the dimensions of a standard-sized oven.

You can even get a clear view of your food while it's being prepared. It seems amazing, indeed. With the Beko Sends Love promo price, you can get the Beko BIR35400XMS  for only Php 28,991.

It's a given that kitchens are usually occupied during the Noche Buena preparation, so the Beko HIC64100 will also help you prepare your food.

You can cook your favorite healthy meals with ease using this vitroceramic hob. What's more fun about this is this hob heats all types of cookware so you can prepare more food efficiently!

With the Beko Sends Love promo price, you can get the Beko HIC64100  for only Php 15,291.

 

Looking All Glammed Up While Washing Dishes

Of course, Christmas is also all about looking beautiful and all glammed up, even the Noche Buena has been over, and you're now ready to say hello to washing the dishes.

You can wash your dishes without the hassle of the Beko DTC36811S. Don't worry about losing your Christmas glam while doing the dishwashing chore, as this tabletop dishwasher allows you to stack up to 8 plates simultaneously and enjoy its features, including the 6 Wash programs and water overflow safety system.

With the Beko Sends Love promo price, you can get the Beko DTC36811S for only Php 19,791.

Making Your Food Stored And Last For A Longer Time

Well, Christmas and New Year's Eve are only a few days apart, and since Filipinos tend to prepare lots of food during Christmas, having the Beko GNO480EHFGBPH is essential to your kitchen!

Stock lots of food in your fridge with ease since the Beko has a NeoFrost Triple Cooling technology that has 2 separate cooling system that allows you to keep your food fresh for a longer time without having food odors mixed altogether.

Got some vegetables and fruits that you want to keep until the new year? This fridge also has HarvestFresh that uses innovative 3 colour light technology in the crisper drawer to cleverly mimic the 24-hour sun cycle, preserving vitamins in fruits and vegetables for longer. So you can enjoy a healthier lifestyle with more nutritious meals than ever.

With the Beko Sends Love promo price, you can get the Beko GNO480EHFGBPH for only Php 54,892 from its original SRP of Php 60,990.

Christmas is indeed a wonderful and joyous season for everyone. With Beko, you can make your holiday kitchen moments memorable and filled with steps toward a healthy and sustainable lifestyle for the upcoming year ahead.

For more information about Beko in the Philippines, go to http://beko.ph or visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/bekoph and their Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/bekoph/.