TECNO Mobile Spreads Holiday Cheer With These Splendid Christmas Offers

December 10, 2021


Huge discounts, awesome bundles, and new Spark 8P are coming your way beginning December 12!

Premium smartphone brand, TECNO Mobile, is making the holiday season extra festive and fun for everyone with back-to-back sale events happening just in time for Christmas. Mark your calendars, and get ready to treat yourself and your loved ones to the best smartphones from TECNO Mobile, including the “Movie Master” CAMON 18. 





 Visit the TECNO Mobile Flagship Store in Lazada, and the TECNO Mobile PH Official Store in Shopee Mall to kick off your shopping spree at the TECNO Pre-Holiday Sale on December 12 to 14, 2021. Keep adding to cart, and check more items off your holiday wish list at the TECNO Christmas Payday Sale, happening on December 15 and 16, 2021. And finally, you have one more chance to complete your last-minute Christmas shopping at the TECNO Holiday Sale from December 22 to 26, 2021, also in TECNO’s Official Lazada and Shopee Stores. 




Show someone you care with a new CAMON 18 this Christmas
A perfect gift for the holidays, TECNO Mobile’s CAMON 18 Series pushes the boundaries of what it means to be a professional camera smartphone, delivering unbelievably clear images and videos, thanks to its advanced anti-shaking capabilities. This smartphone series is perfect for filmmakers, content creators, and everyone who loves capturing important milestones, and scenes from everyday life on video. 


CAMON 18 available in Iris Purple, White, and Dusk Gray


CAMON 18 Iris Purple
Your loved ones would surely appreciate a new CAMON 18 smartphone as a Christmas gift this year, and why not get one for yourself, too? CAMON 18 is equipped with a 48MP multi-function triple camera, and also comes in a beautiful Iris Purple colorway that’s perfect for the women in your life. As a special holiday offer, CAMON 18 can be yours for only Php 8,999, discounted from its regular price of Php 9,499, on all of TECNO Mobile’s sale dates. 

CAMON 18 Premier in Ocean Moonlight color


CAMON 18P available also in Iris Purple, White, and Dusk Grey

You could also check out CAMON 18 Premier, which has an Ultra-steady Gimbal Camera, and CAMON 18P, which features a 48MP clear and steady video camera, and a 13MP 50mm pro portrait camera. CAMON 18 Premier will be priced at Php 14,990 during the sale, while CAMON 18P will be offered at the discounted price of Php 10,490.

Get more bang for your buck with exclusive CAMON 18 plus AIoT gear bundles this Christmas season. For only Php 15,989, you can get a CAMON 18 Premier paired with TECNO Buds 1, discounted from its original price of Php 17,189. What’s more, you can save up to Php 1,500 if you get the CAMON 18 Premier and TECNO Watch 1 bundle.

Besides that, discount bundles are also offered for the CAMON 18P if you pair it with the TECNO Buds 2, you’ll get a discount of Php 700.You may also get the CAMON 18P along with the TECNO Watch 1 for only Php 11,989 which is Php 1,000 less from its regular SRP. There’s also the CAMON 18 plus TECNO Buds 2 bundle, which can be yours for only Php 9,798 during the sale, from its original price of Php 10,498.

More smartphone offers from TECNO Mobile for a joyous holiday season
Also going on sale this Christmas is TECNO Mobile’s Spark 8P, which you can purchase for only Php 7,299, from its regular price of Php 7,499, at the TECNO Mobile Flagship Store in Lazada. This “Ace for New Gen” smartphone is fitted with a 50MP Ultra Clear AI Triple Camera that allows you to capture each moment clearly and vividly. It also has a 1080P FHD+ Dot Notch Screen, and a huge 5000mAh battery with power saving optimization.

Other TECNO smartphones that will be offered at specially discounted prices include Spark 7 Pro for Php 6,290, Spark 7T for just Php 6,299, Spark 6 Go for only Php 4,199, and POP 5 LTE for Php 4,499. Select TECNO Mobile AIoT products are also going on sale this Christmas, including TECNO Buds 1, which will be sold at the discounted price of Php 999, and TECNO Buds 2, which you can get for only Php 799.

Be sure to catch the TECNO Pre-Holiday Sale on December 12 to 14, 2021, the TECNO Christmas Payday Sale on December 15 and 16, 2021, and the TECNO Holiday Sale from December 22 to 26, 2021, all happening at the TECNO Mobile Flagship Store in Lazada, and the TECNO Mobile PH Official Store in Shopee Mall.

Stay updated on all the latest promos when you like and follow TECNO Mobile Philippines on Facebook. Visit www.tecno-mobile.com/ph to learn more about your favorite TECNO Mobile smartphones and gadgets.


About TECNO Mobile
TECNO is a premium smartphone and AIoT devices brand. With “StopAt Nothing” as its brand essence, TECNO is committed to unlocking the best contemporary technologies for progressive individuals across global emerging markets, giving them elegantly designed intelligent products that inspire consumers to uncover a world of possibilities. 

TECNO understands the needs of consumers from different markets and provides them with localized innovations and design breakthroughs demonstrated through their mastery of serving consumers who are “young at heart” and never stops pursuing excellence. TECNO’s portfolio spans across smartphones, tablets, smart wearables and AIoT devices made for consumers in over 70 emerging markets world-wide.

For more information, please visit www.tecno-mobile.com. 

















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Chowking now offering Taiwan’s ‘best milk tea’ in the Philippines

December 7, 2021


Customers can now enjoy one of the world’s best milk tea brands as 
Chowking will be offering Milksha in select stores in Metro Manila.

Taiwan’s “best milk tea” brand is coming to the Philippines. Chowking, the country’s #1 Chinese restaurant, is now offering the freshness and indulgence of Milksha milk tea.
 
Also known by the brand name Milkshop in Taiwan, Milksha is one of the world’s best milk tea brands. It was voted as the “No.1 Milk Tea Brand” by university students in Taiwan and recognized as “The Best Reviewed” milk tea brand by Daily View, a known online media platform in Taiwan.
 
Founded by Peter Huang, Milksha is driven by its mission to offer “Fresh, Natural, and Handmade Beverages”. It achieves this by using natural and fresh ingredients, without any preservatives or chemical additives. Milksha prides itself in using fresh, high quality milk as a base for its beverages.  
 
From its founding in Tainan City in Taiwan in 2008, this milk tea brand has continued to grow and establish its presence locally and overseas. Milksha now has over 250 outlets, in Taiwan, Hongkong, Melbourne, Vancouver, and Singapore.

Now, these same fresh, all-natural Milksha beverages will be exclusively available over the counter and for delivery in select Chowking stores around Metro Manila. 

Last November 6, Chowking opened its first Milksha counter in Betterliving in Paranaque and saw strong reception for the brand. Milksha will soon be made available in Chowking stores in SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City, Unciano Center and Marcos Highway in Antipolo City, Fairview Regalado and Roces in Quezon City, Annapolis Albany in San Juan, Bonifacio Stop Over and Petron C5 Diego Silang in Taguig City, and Valenzuela City Hall in Valenzuela City. 

“Our goal is to give Filipinos a taste of what gold standard milk tea should be. We want to offer a unique and satisfying milk tea experience to our customers. With the use of premium ingredients, meticulous preparation process, and the delicious and indulgent taste of Milksha flavors, this new Chowking offering is expected to be a hit with foodies and milk tea lovers alike,” said Chowking Milksha Brand Director, Ariane Valinton.
 
Premium flavors 

Chowking is offering five flavors of Milksha drinks, including Honey Pearl Black Tea Latte, Black Tea Latte with Pudding, Valrhona Cocoa Milk, Signature Taro Milk, and Wintermelon Lemon. 
 


The honey pearls are Milksha’s signature toppers. Milksha’s pearls are soaked in honey for that unique and natural burst of honeyed sweetness in every chew. Delivered fresh from Taiwan, these pearls are free from preservatives. They are prepared meticulously daily to ensure each pearl is perfectly translucent and bouncy. 
 
Like the honey pearls, the black tea used in creating Milksha’s Honey Pearl Black Tea Latte are always freshly prepared on-site. This premium black tea blend, which has an invigorating floral aroma, is finished off with the smoothness of fresh milk. Milksha Black Tea Latte can be topped off with its very own pudding, which is also fused with fresh milk for that soft, smooth, and creamy mouth feel.



Valrhona Cocoa Milk 


Wintermelon Lemon 


Black Tea Latte with Pudding 




 
For its indulgent Valrhona Cocoa Milk, Milksha uses Valrhona cocoa from France. Valrhona is a known high-grade luxury chocolate brand established by French pastry chef Albéric Guironnet. Every cup feels like a rich, and addictive chocolate experience. Far from your regular chocolate drink, Valrhona Cocoa Milk delivers a strong cocoa taste, yet perfectly balanced with sweet and creamy milk. 
 
Signature Taro Milk is one of Milksha’s top sellers in Taiwan—for good reason! It uses high quality taro from selected regions in Taiwan. With each sip, customers will taste the earthy all-natural flavor of taro blended with rich and creamy milk. 
 
Milksha’s Wintermelon Lemon boasts of the right blend of sweet and sour.  It is made with sweet, fruity wintermelon syrup brewed from fresh wintermelons and is mixed with the tangy, citrusy flavor of Taiwanese lemon juice. Every drop of this drink leaves a cool and refreshing taste. 

Jollibee Group to acquire majority stake in Milksha 

On November 4, Jollibee Group disclosed that it will purchase, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Jollibee Worldwide, Pte. Ltd. (JWPL), a majority stake in the firm that owns Milksha. 
 
Jollibee Group will purchase shares equivalent to 51% ownership in Milkshop International Co. Ltd. (Milkshop) for approximately USD12.8 million. One of the co-founders of Milkshop will continue to retain the 49% ownership of Milkshop. 
 
Chowking is part of the Jollibee Group, one of the fastest-growing restaurant companies in the world. 


Last November 6, Chowking opened its first Milksha counter in Betterliving in Paranaque and saw strong reception for the brand. Milksha will soon be made available in more Chowking stores in Metro Manila.




About Jollibee Group

Jollibee Group is one of the fastest-growing restaurant companies in the world. It operates in 34 countries, with over 5,800 stores globally with branches in the Philippines, United States, Canada, the People's Republic of China, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Vietnam, Brunei, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Indonesia, Costa Rica, Egypt, Panama, Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, and India. 

Jollibee Group has eight wholly-owned brands (Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, Red Ribbon, Mang Inasal, Yonghe King, Hong Zhuang Yuan, Smashburger); six franchised brands (Burger King, Panda Express, PHO24, and Yoshinoya in the Philippines; Dunkin' and Tim Ho Wan in certain territories in China); 80% ownership of The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf; and 60% ownership in the SuperFoods Group that owns Highlands Coffee and PHO24. 

Jollibee Group, through its subsidiary Jollibee Worldwide Pte. Ltd. (JWPL) owns 90% participating interest in Titan Dining LP, a private equity fund that ultimately owns the Tim Ho Wan brand. It also has a joint venture with the THW Group to open and operate THW restaurants in Mainland China. Jollibee Group also has a business venture with award-winning Chef Rick Bayless for Tortazo, a Mexican fast-casual restaurant business in the United States. Recently, the Jollibee Group acquired 51% ownership of Milksha, a popular Taiwanese bubble tea brand.

Jollibee Group was named the Philippines' most admired company by the Asian Wall Street Journal for ten years. It was also honored as one of Asia's Fab 50 Companies and among the World's Best Employers by Forbes. In 2020, Gallup awarded the Jollibee Group with the Exceptional Workplace Award, making it the first Philippine-based company to receive the distinction.

Jollibee Foods Corporation has grown brands that bring delightful dining experiences to its customers worldwide, thus spreading the joy of eating to everyone.

To learn more about Jollibee Group, visit www.jollibeegroup.com


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Monsour Del Rosario and the Comment Section

December 7, 2021


Monsour Del Rosario 

Some comments on social media can ruin your day, but Monsour Del Rosario tries not to let this get to him. Ever since he announced his candidacy for a Senate seat, the majority of people familiar with his Congress record are ecstatic, but some netizens can’t help but poke holes.

‘Anong gagawin mo sa Senate? Maninipa? (‘What are you going to do in the Senate? Kick people?’) This is how the usual troll comment goes. But it’s a legitimate question that Monsour tries to answer with his usual flair. In a virtual conversation at RVOTE (Rotary District 3820 Advocacy For Voter Education) held November 12, the man tries to answer the question by weaving a short story of his life.  

“Well, I can’t deny that being in the movies made me popular, but first and foremost, I’m a Negrense who became a Taekwondo fighter and was asked by my Master to make Taekwondo famous, so I went on to become an action star who can barely speak Tagalog. But that’s also just the beginning for me. People elected me to public office for years. I was a two-term councilor, I was a lawmaker in the 17th Congress where I wrote, pushed, and defended 292 Bills and Resolutions. Not bad for ‘just an actor’,” Del Rosario says.




His life story is not rosy but very familiar for a promdi. Bullied at a young age and his parents divorced, he got into a lot of trouble during his youth in Negros. He eventually moved to Manila to live with his grandmother, who he remembers fondly for instilling discipline in him. Combined with Taekwondo lessons, he was able to receive strict guidance to contain his restless energy and channel it to something positive.




Still looking fit at 58 years old, Monsour Del Rosario will face another challenge as he aims for a Senate seat in the upcoming 2022 elections. What is his motivation to run? “I was perfectly happy living my private life after my stint in Congress, but after the 292 bills and resolutions I filed during my term, only a few of them eventually became laws of the land. I felt like I had a lot of unfinished business. The pandemic also stirred me to help solve our current problems in healthcare, employment, and the economy. I believe the senate needs fresh eyes – a new perspective.”

Unbeknownst to many, Del Rosario is the father of the Telecommuting Act of 2018 or the Work from Home Law, which is now the legal basis used by companies to allow their employees to work from home during the pandemic. “I pushed that law 7 months into my Congress days. Back then, we only wanted to solve the problem of traffic in the Metro. Little did we know that 3 years later, a global pandemic would put people off the streets and into their homes. But that bill was just there waiting to be utilized. I’m happy and sad at the same time because it became very useful, but we didn’t want a pandemic to make it so.”

Asked what he will do to ease the effects of the pandemic, he maps out his plans: “My suggestion is to put a commission to explore new industries and fields that are suited to the skills of Filipinos. We want to create a jobs market that will employ millions of Filipinos who do what they do best. But I think the most pressing matter, which the pandemic highlighted for us, is the need to improve our healthcare system – primarily the way we treat our frontliners or healthcare heroes. We have a pandemic raging in the country and our nurses are running away to go abroad. The simple reason for that is because we’re not giving them the salaries and benefits that they deserve. We need to close the gap of salaries they may receive abroad and entice them to stay here with their families, so we have to work on that with urgency,” he says.

Del Rosario notes his proposal to have a Healthcare Heroes Card that will provide incentives to qualified workers in the healthcare sector. “This card will be given to licensed medical practitioners and they can present this to establishments and services where they will be given discounts – the same privileges given to our PWDs and Senior Citizens. That’s the first thing I will do if I ever make it in the Senate.”

We wonder what the people in the comments section think of this proposal?

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Shopee Wraps Up 2021 and Introduces its Newest Brand Ambassadors, Dingdong and Zia Dantes, at the 12.12 Big Christmas Sale

December 7, 2021


Users can enjoy fun content from the celebrity father-and-daughter duo, free shipping with no minimum spend, ₱1 Deals, and 10% off daily at Shopee’s most anticipated year-end sale 

Celebrity Dad Dingdong Dantes and his pretty daughter Zia 

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, closes the year with its annual 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, the most joyful year-end celebration in the region. 12.12 is set to bring a smile to users as they shop from the widest variety of products to reward themselves and their loved ones during the happiest time of the year. Through the 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, shoppers can also spread the holiday cheer to their favorite local businesses, with 2 times more items sold by local businesses this year.

Users can look forward to a delightful celebration throughout the festive season. In the past year, Shopee has brought fun to users with exciting giveaways and exclusive content, recording over 13 billion engagements and views across its social media channels. This 12.12, users can expect even more entertainment and engagement with a brand-new commercial featuring international superstar Jackie Chan and performances by popular K-Pop group Tomorrow X Together. To get into the Pinoy family spirit of the holidays, Shopee also welcomes first-ever celebrity father-and-daughter brand ambassadors, Dingdong and Zia Dantes. 

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Every 12.12, Shopee comes together with our users to celebrate the milestones and achievements over the past year. This year, we would like to show our appreciation to all our users for letting us be part of their daily lives. Many more users are now using digital services, and local businesses are increasingly embracing the shift online. We are glad to have been able to adapt to their evolving needs this past year and we will continue to help more people benefit from the digital economy as we head into a new year. We look forward to celebrating the year-end with all our users as we bring smiles to one another this holiday season.”


1. Celebrating the happiest time of the year with the best deals

As shoppers hunt for the best gifts,  Shopee is thrilled to bring users the most exciting deals this 12.12. These include:

o The best promotions: Shoppers can enjoy the best deals for all their gifting needs with deals such as free shipping with no minimum spend, ₱1 Deals, and 10% off daily.
o Big discounts: They can also get discounts up to 90% off on the biggest Shopee Mall brands: 



2. Celebrating the holidays with entertainment for the whole family

Users can also expect non-stop entertainment from today until the big finale on December 12. Highlights include:

o Fun-filled 12.12 TV Special: Filipinos can tune in to GMA 7 and Shopee Live this  December 12, 10:30pm, to catch Tomorrow X Together, Korea’s hottest rising boy group, grace the stage with a very special performance. Celebrities such as Michael V, Ysabel Ortega, Kate Valdez, Rayver Cruz, Julie Ann Jose, and Andrea Torres will also join host Willie Revillame for a fun and star-studded evening. 
o Entertaining content from Shopee’s newest brand ambassadors: Fans can catch Dingdong and Zia’s festive new TV commercial, which features the beloved Pinoy Christmas tradition bunutan ng pera, on local TV networks and on Shopee’s official Facebook and YouTube accounts. Users can also check out Shopee’s YouTube and Tiktok accounts for heartwarming videos featuring Dingdong and Zia, wherein they recreate social media challenges, go shopping on Shopee, and more.

o Exciting games and contests: Users can win voucher giveaways by joining Dingdong- and Zia-themed games and contests on Shopee’s official Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts. From December 1-12, users can win a total of ₱12,000,000 in prizes from their favorite local celebrities, including Dingdong and Zia, by playing Shopee Celebrity Pamasko on the app. Users simply have to tap on the angpao to win a prize from the celebrity of the day.


3. Celebrating local businesses and culture

Local businesses represent a significant part of local culture and as the need for digitalization increases, Shopee is committed to supporting these sellers and helping them thrive:

o Shopee Celebrates Local: Shopee launches ‘Shopee Celebrates Local,’ a special contest to share and promote beloved local sellers. Users can read their stories on the #TatakPinoy page and on Shopee’s social media channels, and vote for their favorites until December 5. Winning sellers stand to win prizes they can use for their businesses, while users stand to win Shopee vouchers. Through the Tatak Pinoy page, users can also enjoy exclusive deals when supporting these sellers. 


4. Celebrating wider communities 

Through 12.12, Shopee will continue to uplift local communities through its platform. In the spirit of Christmas, Shopee launches the Frontliner Holiday Package to show gratitude for local heroes. Starting December 10, frontliners can avail of this package, which includes vouchers they can use for their holiday celebrations. 

For more information about Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, visit https://shopee.ph/m/christmas-sale. 

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The TECNO Way of Winning AI Camera Technology Race for Future

December 6, 2021


Step into the TAIVOS Imaging Lab to learn about the cool technology behind CAMON 18’s clear and steady, advanced AI Camera!

Cameras and mobile technology have always been symbiotic, and have heavily influenced the development of modern smartphones. This effectively means that any manufacturer who is able to provide leading, cutting edge mobile imaging solutions for smartphones will be able to determine what the future of smartphones will look like. This is why TECNO started TAIVOS Labs, focusing on innovative and cutting-edge technological breakthroughs for mobile imaging technology. TECNO’s labs have been involved in numerous in-depth research and analysis that contributed to many of the new camera innovations that we see today.

We talked to Jiangtao Li, Senior Director of TECNO Imaging Product and Head of TECNO TAIVOS™ Labs, to learn more about the lab, and also to learn about how he reimagines the future of mobile camera technology. 

Jiangtao Li, Head of TECNO TAIVOS Lab

TAIVOS™ Lab, short for TECNO AI Vision Optimization Solution Lab, was set up to enhance photography and videography through the latest technology. When asked about how the lab came about, Li said, “Based on these grand objectives, our TAIVOS laboratory studies our devices extensively to make some deeper innovations that our users will enjoy and benefit from. We want to redefine how the mobile camera is perceived and what it can do for our users.”

With this goal in mind, one of TECNO’s grand challenges it had to overcome was to cater to the many varying views of beauty over different regions and cultures, combining the best of the past and the present. With this awareness that beauty can be subjective and individualized, TECNO added more than 200 professionals to its research team, successfully producing more than 6,120 Evaluation Scenarios spanning 115 countries. According to Li, TECNO is putting in so much effort because it is not enough to advance technology. Still, it is essential to build it with diversity in mind so that everyone can enjoy and utilize mobile imaging technology together. 

TAIVOS™ Lab’s final products have continually exceeded the expectations of consumers, producing many successful commercialized features. Specifically, TECNO TAIVOS™ certified cameras could reach a remarkable 4,500 fine-tuning settings thanks to the 3A Algorithm and ISP (Image Signal Processor) module. Pictures that are inclusive of all demographics and all three primary skin types, particularly those with darker skin tones, are sharpened. A comprehensive Material Library covers nine skin types and 76 categories so that everyone, regardless of demographic, gets to enjoy these improved features. On TECNO’s CAMON 18 Premier, these optimizations enable excellent visuals even in low-light situations.




Another breakthrough of TECNO TAIVOS™ Lab is in the advancement of the Screen Inspection Process. TECNO screens and cameras are fine-tuned for up to a half-year apiece throughout this procedure to provide users with the most bright and compelling colors. This has brought about many learnings for TECNO, as lighting is one major issue for mobile camera users that inhibits them from creating professional-level photos and videos. Li wants to democratize the pleasures of taking a good picture, and technology can be a significant aid to people looking to gain confidence in their photography skills.

TAIVOS™ Lab’s innovative deep technologies are also evident in its Image Algorithm Technology. Using AI algorithms for Image Super-Resolution, low-resolution images caused by digital zoom can be recovered. As a result, even for those with close to no photography skills, images on TECNO’s upcoming flagship will turn out to be more explicit, richer in detail, and more true-to-life than ever before. 




TAIVOS™ Lab has also patented various technologies to support the innovative ideas churned out by the lab. For example, featured inside the upcoming CAMON 18 Premier is a self-developed Galileo Algorithm Engine. Thanks to this new engine, TECNO says that users can enjoy ultra-long-distance shooting effects comparable to astronomical telescopes and pixel-level image segmentation accuracy, all from the comfort of the smartphone in their pocket.

Li shares: “TAIVOS started five years ago when we established a project department at that time, and then we began to accumulate our data from that time. We have a huge database, and compared to the entire industry, the quality of this database is high because, firstly, it is very focused. Secondly, we are spending a lot of energy to label the data. After we accumulate and label the data, we can do so much more to improve on what we have so that our users will always have the best.”

That data becomes helpful in applications such as a cutting-edge gender recognition feature that comes packed in the CAMON 18 Premier. For example, with a complete understanding that males and females have unique facial traits and different desires when taking selfies, the gender recognition AI protects the details of your natural features – men with beards can enhance them. At the same time, women can enable the technology to deliver beautiful lashes.


Li concludes: “TAIVOS™ Lab has allowed us to enable our users to analyze and recombine photos on a pixel level, bringing out the best photos for our users. Now with the CAMON 18 Premier, we are extending this technology to video. Hardware is only half the battle. We work incessantly to improve our software to bring the best user experience to our customers. TAIVOS™ Lab is at the forefront of mobile imaging technology today, and we will keep you excited for years and decades to come.”
The highly-anticipated TECNO CAMON 18 Series launched in the Philippines this November, bringing an array of exciting innovations developed by the TAIVOS lab to consumers around the country.



CAMON 18: TECNO Mobile’s most advanced pro-camera phone to date
As the most advanced pro-camera phone to come out of TECNO Mobile’s CAMON line, the CAMON 18 Series is perfect for filmmakers, and anyone who loves taking videos using their smartphones.

Video enthusiasts will certainly enjoy the experience of shooting with CAMON 18P’s 48MP clear and steady video camera, and its 13MP 50mm pro portrait camera. The CAMON 18 variant is another great choice for mobile videography and photography, with its 48MP multi-function triple camera. CAMON 18 also comes in an exciting new Iris Purple colorway that women are sure to love.

CAMON 18P and CAMON 18 are available at the TECNO Mobile PH Official Store in Shopee Mall, the TECNO Mobile Flagship Store in Lazada, and select TECNO stores. CAMON 18P is priced at Php 10,990, while the CAMON 18 variant retails for Php 9,499.

Also check out the ‘Movie Master’ CAMON 18 Premier with Stabilized Gimbal Camera, which retails for Php 15,990. 

Shop at the Black Friday Sale, until November 26, and get the CAMON 18 Premier for only Php 14,990, CAMON 18P for just Php 10,490, and CAMON 18 for Php 8,999.

Stay updated on all the latest promos when you like and follow TECNO Mobile Philippines on Facebook. Visit www.tecno-mobile.com/ph to learn more about your favorite TECNO Mobile smartphones and gadgets.

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About TECNO Mobile
TECNO is a premium smartphone and AIoT devices brand. With “StopAt Nothing” as its brand essence, TECNO is committed to unlocking the best contemporary technologies for progressive individuals across global emerging markets, giving them elegantly designed intelligent products that inspire consumers to uncover a world of possibilities. 

TECNO understands the needs of consumers from different markets and provides them with localized innovations and design breakthroughs demonstrated through their mastery of serving consumers who are “young at heart” and never stops pursuing excellence. TECNO’s portfolio spans across smartphones, tablets, smart wearables and AIoT devices made for consumers in over 70 emerging markets world-wide.
For more information, please visit www.tecno-mobile.com
























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Rax Bautista's sixth Solo Exhibit entails "METANOIA"

December 4, 2021


"METANOIA" by Rax Bautista 

What is Metanoia? 

Greek, from metanoiein to change one's mind, repent, from meta- + noein to think, from nous mind ; 

 A transformative change of heart
especially : a spiritual conversion



The beauteous and accomplished artist, Raquel "Rax" Bautista considers "Metanoia" as a spiritual change of heart and  finding peace  and strength into the  mountains  

Being a lover of nature herself, she describes her sixth solo exhibit as ...


a series of artworks emanate her own story of reverence and offering tribute to the premier elemental source of life: Mother Nature.

This collection is a melding of repurposed finds that lure her fancy, stir her imagination, and compels herself to conceive. These withered natural particles she have gathered—from her walks along shores, treks through trails, hikes up and down verdant woods—are reincarnated when she integrate them into her art.

 Coupled with her passion with paint and other mixed media, this sacred union of herself with treasures of Mother Nature presents an array of a whole new level of what she wants to call a female artistic conception. Each with its unique message, emotion and atmosphere.


She used different kinds of medium this time.  Her pieces are made of acyllic glass,  salvaged woods metals, rocks and different components for her texture.  Her colors are all inspired by Mother Nature. 


Ms. Rax Bautists shares: 

"In such precarious era of multiple crises, I often find myself seeking strength in the mountains. After all, it is in vast spaces where one can breathe freely, both in a literal and a metaphorical sense. In this collection of work, I aim to convey the same tranquility I gained from the city.


Perhaps one might even consider the process behind creating these pieces as a from of meditation. Here is a journey through the different colors of the sunset, of volcanic activities, of the waves of the sea. Here are textures I have reimagined from rocks and stones I have collected when traversing mountains and forests filled with trees I cannot hold a name to, and many of nature’s priceless treasures.


In the end, it always returns to the abundance of the earth—always painted with different hues of light, never fails to inspire me to remain in the moment and to embrace life outside the physical world that I am so used to." 


She will be showcasing fourteen pieces and two wood sculptures for the show, four of them were painted in acrylic glass and it's back-lit, two in stainless steel and the rest are painted into the wood and canvas. 




Rax Bautista's METANOIA features: 


Metamorphosis 
    Acrylic on canvass wrapped with stainless steel.



Existence beyond time  
Acyllic / mixed media on wood
With salvage wood frame 



Enclave 
Acrylic/ resin on Acrylic glass back lit


Oasis of life



Gathering  storms 


State of stillness 


The show will be on Dec 9-12, 2022 from 3-7 PM. at the 
 SINEPOP ---   14 St. Mary Street, Cubao, Quezon City

The artist describes the place of exhibit as "Very interesting,   it's industrial Japanese-inspired owned by Bench family. My obra  really fit with the structural of the place. And I am collaborating with  unique accent chairs by Industria Edition." 


Feed your artistic mind and ego... 
Come and visit Ms. Rax Bautista's sixth solo exhibit, "METANOIA." 

Hope you can also follow her on 
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About the artist

An accomplished photographer, fashion stylist, creative director and painter. This Artist has recently been taking the Art world by surprise with fascinating concepts of mix media. Her vast knowledge and background started back in 1993 where she graduated with a degree in Fine Arts at the College of the Holy Spirit, then moved on to study fashion design at Premier School of fashion. But, her quest for more artistic education didn't stop there. She enrolled at the Philippine School of Interior Design before finally taking an even challenging step towards the art scene by taking up Photography at the Academy of Arts in San Francisco in 2002.

From then on, Raquel has circled the industry of fashion and art by working for such magazines like Metro, Manual, FHM, Toys for the Boys, Mirror and Metro working mom and various advertising companies.

Exhibits are nothing new to this Abstract painter. From her first solo exhibit on nude and body paint photography at Flute in Salcedo Village in 2003, to the 'black & white" nude exhibit held at absinth and Mezze in 2004, this talented artist continues to break the boundaries with this latest mix media art collection entitled "undaunted"



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Social Media Vixen and Actress Chie Filomeno was launched as GSM's 2022 Calendar Girl

December 3, 2021


Chie Filomeno is GSM's 2022 Calendar Girl 

For more than three decades now, it has been Ginebra San Miguel's tradition to meticulously pick who's going to be their Calendar Girl from the roster of celebrities, beauty queens, personalities and influencers. 

And to all the lucky girls that had gotten this rare chance,  they say that it has been a "dream come true" for all of them and that they all feel privileged having been tagged as Ginebra San Miguel's Calendar Girl. 

Last December 1, 2021, Wednesday, Ginebra San Miguel launches Kapamilya actress and social media vixen Chie Filomeno as its 2022 Calendar Girl. Filomeno, a celebrity housemate in the TV reality show Pinoy Big Brother Season 10, was visibly ecstatic when she was officially introduced Wednesday (December 1) via an online launch event as the newest member of the Ginebra San Miguel Inc. (GSMI) family. 
 
“To be a part of the Ginebra San Miguel family is such a big fulfillment for me. This is a dream come true. I am really happy and grateful to be a part of the brand’s legacy,” says Filomeno, adding that being chosen by the maker of the world’s largest-selling gin as its calendar girl marks an important milestone in her budding showbiz career. 
 
GSMI National Sales and Marketing Manager Allan Mercado describes Filomeno as a modern Filipina who certainly personifies the Ginebra San Miguel attributes. “Chie Filomeno is a modern woman who is passionate in her work as a model, vlogger, youth influencer, and actress. Ginebra San Miguel chose Chie Filomeno because she embodies the attributes that our products stand for – a modern Filipina who personifies our brand attributes of being ‘matapang,’ ‘ganado,’ and having that ‘never-say-die’ attitude.” 




 
The 2022 Ginebra San Miguel calendar captures the 24-year-old actress’ many interests and hobbies in six (6) layouts – as a health and fitness enthusiast, a race car driver, a roller skater, a fashion trendsetter, a surfer, and a beach lover. 
 
This edition of the Ginebra San Miguel calendar also features a QR code that consumers can scan using their smartphones to see Chie Filomeno’s calendars come to life, showing behind-the-scenes videos of her calendar girl photoshoots and a special message to her fans and followers. 
 

MORE THAN A PRETTY FACE 
Filomeno believes that being a Ginebra San Miguel calendar girl is more than just being sexy and having a pretty face. “It is definitely beyond that. It is about being strong. It is about feeling and looking good, not just on the outside, but also on the inside. I know I am more than just a pretty face. I am more than my mistakes. I know I still have a lot to prove, not to other people, but to myself. My competition is myself and not anyone else,” she says. 










 
Filomeno, who reveals that she is a big fan of Barangay Ginebra’s LA Tenorio, has likewise taken the basketball team’s famous mantra to heart. “My instinct has always been never-say-die. That’s my top-of-mind. Never-say-die in everything. What if you are an inch closer to success and then you give up? Sayang lahat ng pinagtrabahuhan mo. All the blood, sweat, and tears. Hanggang sa huling patak, dapat may bagong tapang. ‘Yun din ang reminder sa akin lagi ng parents ko,” she shares. 
 
With a combined following of over 6 million on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter, Filomeno knows that it is important especially in this time of the pandemic, to put such influence to good use. 
 
“I use it in a positive way, to inspire people, because that is what we all need right now. We should use our influence to inspire and give hope. That has been my goal,” relates Filomeno, who hopes to take this chance as Ginebra San Miguel’s newest brand ambassador to spread hope and positivity. Filomeno earned the admiration of netizens recently when she helped out a group of jeepney drivers who were begging for alms along Katipunan Avenue in Quezon City, and urged the public through her social media accounts to give back in any way they can. 
 
Filomeno joins actress Sue Ramirez for GSM Blue, social media sensation Albert Nicolas, and actor/singer Matteo Guidicelli for Primera Light Brandy in GSMI’s growing roster of brand ambassadors. 
 
The Ginebra San Miguel Calendar Girl is a long-held tradition in GSMI and an important part of the brand’s history. Since its inception in 1988, beauty queens, actresses, and models who have made their mark in their respective fields have graced the Ginebra San Miguel calendar. Among them were Marian Rivera (2009 and 2014), Anne Curtis (2011), Solenn Heusaff (2012), Kim Domingo (2017), former Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach (2019), and Sanya Lopez (2020). 
 
GSMI is the producer of the world’s largest-selling gin Ginebra San Miguel. Other quality GSMI products include GSM Blue Light Gin, GSM Blue Flavors Mojito, Gin Pomelo and Margarita, GSM Premium Gin, Antonov Vodka, Añejo Gold Rum, Vino Kulafu, and Primera Light Brandy. 

For more details, like the Ginebra San Miguel official Facebook page www.facebook.com/BarangayGinebra or log on to www.ginebra.com.ph.

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TECNO Disclosed Three Global Leading Mobile Camera Technologies to Launch in 2022: RGBW/ G+P, Sensor Shift and Telescopic lens

December 1, 2021

TECNO, a key innovator in the mobile imaging ecosystem, discussed the future of imaging technologies with industry experts and shared recent company breakthroughs.

TECNO, a premium smartphone brand focusing on global emerging markets, outlined its latest technologies and achievements at a webinar entitled “Global Mobile Camera Trends 2022: Innovation Talk”. The event was organized with Counterpoint. Webinar speakers addressed developments on mobile imaging technology.
TECNO,highlighted its advances in dark complexion imaging and recent breakthroughs regarding light sensitivity, image and video stabilization, zoom and high-resolution – powered by technologies such as RGBW and G+P, Sensor Shift and Telescopic Lens.  


TECNO is Leading the Imaging Technology Innovation Trend

TECNO believes that by Q1 2022 it will have products on the market that will allow users to take studio-quality photos and videos without professional skills. New generation smartphones will enable users to create revolutionary expressive content with distinctive traits which is beyond the capability of traditional mobile cameras.
To achieve these breakthroughs, larger sensor sizes, image and video stabilization, high-frequency anti-shaking capabilities, and continuous lossless zoom will be focuses.

“Leading edge cameras is one of the pillars supporting TECNO’s success in global emerging markets. With ‘Stop at Nothing’ as our brand spirit, our team at TECNO Image Technology is continuously innovating to achieve breakthroughs in mobile imaging technologies,” said Li Jiangtao, Senior Director of TECNO Imaging Product and Head of TAIVOS™ Lab, “Looking ahead, TECNO continues to strive for excellence in AI-enhanced algorithms and software, as well as hardware specifications, to deliver cutting-edge imaging performance.”
TECNO shared several recent achievements in Mobile Camera Technology:

Significant progress in light sensitivity: Cameras on future TECNO phones in 2022 will be powered by a self-developed RGBW sub-pixel rendering algorithm that increases the light captured by the CMOS sensor by 60%. Light intake will be further enhanced by 30% thanks to the G+P (glass + plastic) lens technology, resulting in an overall 200% increase and bringing a revolutionary low-light imaging experience to consumers. 



First Android phone to integrate Sensor Shift: TECNO also plans to release its Sensor Shift technology in 2022, making itself the first mobile phone brand in Android system to do so. Sensor Shift is an image stabilization technology that uses sensor movements instead of lens movements to compensate for vibrations. In the future, the control accuracy of TECNO’s Sensor Shift will reach 350% of the current level with further algorithm optimization. Then, consumers will be able to take studio-quality photos with more stability.


TECNO Sensor Shift 


Concept Phone with a telescopic lens in Q1 2022:  The telescopic lens has the advantage of large aperture and continuous lossless zoom. Consumers will benefit from better quality for profile and telephotograph, as well as its multi-purpose functionality. Moreover, compressed back focal length (BFL) design with motorized stretchable lenses will significantly reduce the thickness of the phone, integrating consumer’ demands for simple appearance and high performance. TECNO’s concept phone with a telescopic lens will come out in Q1 2022.




TECNO Telescopic Lens 

TECNO is renowned as the industry leader and standard setter for dark complexion imaging. It is a leader in emerging markets, to empower consumers to express their lifestyles through imaging innovation.











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