[July 10, 2020] Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. is celebrating Simplicity Day on July 12 as it embraces its commitment to provide Filipinos with simple solutions and amazing experiences to enrich their life – a powerful message that it conveys in its “Simple, Smart Ako” campaign.
Simplicity Day is an annual celebration in honor of poet, philosopher and leading transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau, who championed simple living and created a legacy grounded on the importance of stepping back to recalibrate our lifestyle. This way, we get rid of unnecessary burdens that weigh us down, something timely and relevant these trying days.
“Simplicity Day resonates with us at Smart as our thrust has always been to simplify the life of Filipinos with our products and services, so they can live out their passion and purpose,” said Smart SVP and Head of Consumer Wireless Business Jane Jimenez Basas.
“We want to remind everyone, particularly during these times, to give importance to the people that truly matter and value the things that simplify our life and change it for the better,” Basas added.
To celebrate Simplicity Day, Smart is encouraging subscribers to share their practical tips on sustainable living and impart simple ways to save the world from July 10 to 12 using the hashtag #SmartAko.
Since Simplicity Day also promotes self-care, subscribers may also share their own self-care and fitness tips using the same hashtag on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
Subscribers with the best posts get a chance to win exciting premium items from Smart.
For more details, follow Smart’s official social media accounts on Facebook (www.fb.com/SmartCommunications), Twitter, and Instagram (@LiveSmart).
[July 10, 2020] The new normal has shifted many of our activities online, and this has made mobile Internet ever more crucial for those working from home or on the go, taking online classes, or starting an online business.
As we adapt to the demands of the time, mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is making it simpler for Filipinos to connect online and unlock possibilities by slashing the price of the Smart Bro Prepaid LTE Pocket WiFi from P1,295 to only Php999.
Available at Smart Stores nationwide, Smart Online Store, and partner e-commerce sites like GrabMart and Lazada, the device also comes with FREE Surfmax data card worth P250, which customers can use right away to surf and connect online.
An empowering tool
Smart announced this with the launch of a new video that encourages Filipinos to face the new normal with renewed hope and optimism. The video features a young man who confidently – and safely – goes about his day to embrace opportunities powered by the Smart Bro Prepaid LTE Pocket WiFi.
The video is made even more uplifting with Quest’s hit song “Sige Lang” in the background, featuring reassuring lines, ‘Walang imposible, sige lang, simple.’ (Nothing is impossible. Just simply go on). Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQBpT17HXOY.
Mobile and versatile
Aside from making mobile internet within easy reach by many Filipinos, the Smart Bro Prepaid LTE Pocket WiFi provides users with great freedom and mobility to connect anytime and anywhere.
With it, users don’t have to rely on Free WiFi spots, or get tied down to just one location to attend a virtual office meeting, take up online courses, or promote your business on social media.
The Smart Bro Prepaid LTE Pocket WiFi is also versatile as it connects up to 10 WiFi-ready smartphones, tablets, or laptops for simultaneous online sessions. As such, customers no longer have to go through the hassle of using their phone as a WiFi hotspot, which normally eats up their phone’s data allocation and battery faster.
Simple and powerful
Managing data usage on the Smart Bro Prepaid LTE Pocket WiFi is simple with the New Smart App on Google Play, which lets you monitor and keep your online activities in check. This way, you can load up and register to data promos as necessary.
The Smart Bro Prepaid LTE Pocket WiFi is powered by the country’s fastest mobile data network, as recognized by third-party mobile analytics firms such as Ookla and Opensignal.
Ookla, the global leader in internet testing and analysis, cited Smart as The Philippines’ Speedtest Awards Winner for mobile network speed during Q1-Q4 2019. To win this award, Smart achieved a Speed Score™ of 17.40, with average speeds of 19.62 Mbps for download, and 9.45 Mbps for upload.
On the other hand, Opensignal, an independent mobile analytics firm, reported in its April 2020 Mobile Network Experience Report* for the Philippines that Smart remained ahead of competition in terms of Video Experience, Upload and Download Speed Experience, Voice App Experience, Games Experience, and 4G Availability.
The Smart Bro Prepaid LTE Pocket WiFi reinforces the company’s commitment to bring about simple solutions and amazing experiences to empower the digital lifestyle of Filipinos – hence the company’s fresh tagline, “Simple, Smart Ako.”
Know more about Smart’s promos and services by following Smart’s official accounts on Facebook at www.fb.com/SmartCommunications, and Twitter and Instagram at @LiveSmart.
After being homebound for quite some time, we’ve all come to appreciate our living spaces more. We’ve seen them transform into work spaces as WFH becomes part of the new normal; and into family centers as we embrace more time together.
With that, we’ve come to realize how having the right home essentials can help everyone to stay happy, comfortable and safe. And the good news is that SM Appliance Center now has its Order To Deliver service that will help creating your dream home more fun and convenient.
Now you can shop on line for air conditioners to keep your home cool and comfortable especially during the summer months. Some brands have a Nanoe technology which deodorizes and purifies the air in your home.
It’s also the best time to create nutritious meals for your family with stylish inverter refrigerators which not only keep your ingredients fresh and frost free but also make your home energy efficient and elegant looking. SM Appliance Center also has chest freezers with dual functions, serving as a freezer and chiller for all your favorite frozen goodies.
You’ll also be amazed how innovative inverter washing machines help you save energy, time and money in doing all your laundry chores. There are all in one washer and dryer combo inverter washing machines, which you can remotely operate your laundry, download additional cycles and interact with it with smart convenience with Smart ThinQ features.
You can also check out family entertainment centers that will bring the cinema-experience to your home, as well as personal computers that will help you be creative and productive as you work from home, and stay connected with your family, friends and co-workers.
Create a smart lifestyle for your family and live life more with these home essentials from SM Appliance Center.
How to shop with Order To Deliver service? Browse SM Appliance Center products athttps://bit.ly/3d53Z8t and place your orders at https://bit.ly/2WN5aEn then an SM Appliance representative will contact you for your order confirmation. SM Appliance Center can deliver to all areas within Metro Manila and accept orders from 9am – 7pm, Monday – Friday. For inquiries, you may also join SM Appliance Center’s Viber community at https://bit.ly/SMApp-Viber. With our easy & secure home delivery service, you can Stay Home and Stay Safe.
From July 8 to12, users can enjoy up to 43% off discounts on selected products
MANILA, JULY 10, 2020 – Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, has teamed up with Olay to launch the Olay Skinfusion Korean Face Masks exclusively on Shopee Mall. In line with the Olay Super Brand Day, Olay’s Skinfusion Korean Face Masks bundle of three will be available on Shopee for ₱311 from July 8 to 12.
Each Korean Face Mask offers different levels of skincare. It is packed with vitamins and minerals, leaving skin moisturized and radiant all day long.
Olay Korean Black Ginseng Sheet Mask
Say goodbye to fine lines with Olay’s Korean Black Ginseng Sheet Mask. It’s packed with Olay’s signature Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Hyaluronic Acid (a powerful hydrating ingredient), and Korean Black Ginseng, which contains the Rg3 element for skin cell renewal.
Olay Korean Jeju Lava Sea Water Sheet Mask
Keep skin hydrated with Olay’s Korean Jeju Lava Sea Water Sheet Mask. It’s infused with Jeju lava seawater and Olay’s signature Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), giving skin up to eight hours of hydration.
Olay Korean Yuzu Sheet Mask
Avoid dull and dry skin with Olay’s Korean Yuzu Sheet Mask. It helps brighten skin with ingredients like Korean Yuzu (known to be rich in Vitamin C, minerals, and anti-oxidants) and Olay’s signature Niacinamide (Vitamin B3).
From July 8 to 12, Shopee beauty fans can grab various skincare products and discounts from the Olay Regenerist, Olay White Radiance, Olay Body Science, and Olay Total Effects product lines for your different skincare needs. Shoppers who purchase at least ₱899 of Olay products can also get a free wand applicator. Users can also enjoy huge discounts up to 43% off and free shipping for other Olay products with Olay Super Brand Day on Shopee.
EB Advance Shadow Stick in Sapphire, Bronze, Black, and Copper shade
They say the eyes are the windows to the soul, so make sure your peepers stand out with a bold, beautiful eye makeup look to make them even more expressive!
To help get you started, EB Advance, the sister brand of Ever Bilena, has just released its newest product, the EB Advance Shadow Stick (P195) with four outstanding shades: Black, Bronze, Copper, and Sapphire. Best for beginners and makeup pros alike, these retractable eyeshadow cream sticks glide on the lids and set to a smudge-proof and waterproof finish.
With colors that range from every day to bold, you can definitely use these EB Advance Shadow Sticks to change up your look from daytime to nighttime in just a few swipes. The Bronze and Copper shades, for example, are perfect for daytime errands and would definitely shine as the sunlight hits the lids. To upgrade your look, smudge the Black or Sapphire shade on the corners of the lids and under the eyes for a smokey effect.
Make your eyes the centerpiece of your face with the EB Advance Shadow Sticks available on EB Advance’s official store on Lazada (www.lazada.com.ph). To know more about the product, like and follow EB Advance’s Facebook page (@EBAdvance) and Instagram (@ebadvance).
SM Malls in Marilao, San Jose Del Monte, Baliwag and Pulilan are welcoming shoppers with so many markdowns for the whole month of July and new ways to shop in the new normal.
Slowly, but surely SM Malls in Marilao, San Jose Del Monte, Baliwag and Pulilan are reopening doors and welcoming shoppers with so many markdowns for the whole month of July and new ways to shop in the new normal.
Mall patrons can shop with ease knowing that their safety is SM’s priority with mandatory temperature checks, regular sanitizing and alcohol spraying of all areas, and social distancing protocols. With The SM Store’s easy-to-navigate aisles, shoppers can also find products and everything they need faster and easier. Products which range from safety and protection essentials, outdoor essentials, indoor comforts, work from home items and many more are markdown until July 31 to help customers deal with the new normal.
Complementing the offerings of SM’s physical stores, SM provides a more convenient shopping experience for customers who want to do their shopping at the comforts of their own homes with #SMCallToDeliver. Call-To-Deliver allow shoppers to order essentials from select The SM Store branches, and have them delivered in their preferred location. Customers simply have to select from the catalog of products (https://thesmstore.com/call-to-deliver-catalog), and contact their preferred SM Store branch or the hotline 09178001074. A branch representative will confirm the order and ask for payment and delivery details. Call-To-Deliver also offers shoppers multiple payment options for more convenient shopping experience.
Actress Krystal Reyes shares tips on hassle free shopping by introducing SM City San Jose del Monte’s ‘SM Shop for Me’, ‘RideEat’, and ‘PickUp & Go’. The Kapuso Star also features products on markdowns and necessities to better deal with the new normal.
Brands such as SM Appliance Center, Toy Kingdom, Watsons, Ace Hardware and the Body Shop have also started offering their products online through their own e-commerce platforms, social media pages or Viber community groups. These specialty brands also offer Call and Collect, which allows shoppers to call preferred branches for their orders then pick up their purchases in the store or curbside pick-up. Shoppers may also opt for delivery arrangements.
Bringing the SM experience online, SM also brings the fun in online shopping by featuring your favorite artists as they give useful tips and best practices on smart shopping. In SM City San Jose Del Monte, Kapuso Star Krystal Reyes last June 5 shared her favourite products and many options for a hassle free shopping. She also discussed store lists, take-out and delivery services that would surely help shoppers to stay safe while minimizing the risk of going outside.
SM City Marilao bolsters shopper’s safety and convenience with SM Buddy. This messenger chat bot makes online shopping easier as it assists shoppers in making reservations, appointments and eases ordering through a simple chat-to-shop process. SM Buddy also gives immediate insight on take-out, pick-up and delivery services, online events, games, catalogue and special deals that SM City Marilao offers.
On June 11, SM City Marilao’s SM Buddy will be hosting live unboxing party with Marcus Cabais. Young Pinoy TV star is set to unbox the latest toys from Toy Kingdom to let viewers vicariously experience it. The live stream hopes to help parents and kids to cut through the overwhelming number of toy choices for convenient, easy and safe shopping.
By enhancing its physical and online presence, SM continues to redefine shopping experience to reach and serve more customers. For more information follow SM Bulacan Malls on Facebook and Instagram.
Miss partying? Dig up your favorite party clothes, shake up your favorite drinks, and ‘Revive your night’ at home with vivo’s live, online party this Friday, July 10, at 7pm.
The online rave, which will be streamed through vivo’s official Facebook page, will feature live beats from Kat DJ, one of Manila’s hottest DJs, and an exclusive look at the all new vivo V19 Neo—a party must-have if you want to capture unforgettable nights clearly.
Lucky virtual ravers will also get a chance to win 5 premium party kits from vivo, to be given away by Kat DJ during her live set.
With its high quality Quad Camera setup consisting of 48MP main, 8MP wide, 2MP Bokeh, and 2MP Macro lenses, and a 32MP selfie camera, all bundled with a super night mode that allows users to capture stunning images in low-light, the vivo V19 Neo is the perfect phone for millennials who explore their late night passions.
The midrange smartphone also has a dual-engine fast-charging 4500mAh battery which is more than enough for all-nighters.
Empower your nights in the safety of your homes with the vivo V19 Neo, available in Crystal White and Admiral Blue colorways for only P17,999 at authorized vivo stores nationwide. To know more about the vivo V19 Neo and the upcoming online party, visit the vivo Facebook page at facebook.com/vivo.philippines.
Great news for fitness enthusiasts: you can now shop for your favorite Under Armour workout gear on Shopee!,Under Armour celebrates its grand launch on the e-commerce platforms with exciting promo offers for everyone.
From July 10 to 16, 2020, enjoy up to 50% off on selected Under Armour merchandise. Get an additional PHP 250.00 discount when you buy any two apparel items. Follow AthletesPro on Shopee Mall and receive a 10% collectible voucher that you can use for your next purchase. To top it off, shipping will be FREE nationwide! So, mark the date: from July 10 to 16, shop for your next Under Armour workout gear on AthletesPro’s flagship store on Shopee! Also don’t forget to follow @AthletesProPH on Instagram and Facebook for more details and updates.
Filipinos dance to a new beat during Metro Manila Quarantine
Manila, Philippines – With COVID-19 forcing everyone to stay home, more and more people are turning to online platforms for information, connection, and entertainment. And no platform has managed to entertain quite like TikTok.
TikTok has been taking 2020 by storm, with 315 million installs across iOS and Android in Q1. To date, the video-sharing app has been installed in devices 800 million times and was touted as the most downloaded app earlier this year. It now has 2 billion downloads overall, doubling its total from 15 months ago.
While this growth can be partly attributed to the current situation, it can also be attributed to TikTok’s inherent playful personality and how that fits into this digital era. “Our mission has always been to inspire creativity and bring joy. We want to help people stay connected, stay informed, stay entertained,” said John Castro, Community Operations Manager of TikTok Philippines, in a recent webinar organized by M2.0 Communications. “It’s also about inspiring each other.”
Another reason for TikTok’s mass appeal is it is designed for the local user. The app is available in over 150 markets and supports 75 languages, including Cebuano and Tagalog.
What makes TikTok tick?
According to Castro, TikTok’s lifeline is its users, who are mostly Gen Z. This generation is a digital-first generation, with 98 percent owning smartphones. They also spend a lot of time on the internet: averaging 10 hours a day online, streaming at least one hour of video per day, and consuming an average of 68 contents per day.
While Gen Z is certainly a big driver of the app’s popularity, other generations are joining in on the fun as well, resulting in a vibrant and engaged community. And it is that community that sets TikTok apart according to Castro.
“We have dancers, chefs, cooks,” said Castro on the variety of users on the platform all expressing their individual truths. “It’s not just about the dance trends, it’s more about the creators, the users, and the community,” he said.
New content for the new normal
A big trend in content creation brought on by COVID-19 is the shift towards authentic content. And this is where TikTok shines, because it is about users expressing their individual truths, in whatever way they choose.
Before the pandemic, lifestyle influencer Laureen Uy posted a lot of travel content. Now, her content has been restricted to things she can do in her own home, forcing her to think of new ways to present her content. “As a content creator, I still want to keep my creativity going even at home,” she said.
As someone new to the platform, she was surprised by the amount of learning on TikTok, inspiring her to also produce informational content. That educational aspect of the short-form video platform is something that TikTok has actively pursued, adding the option for longer-form content so its creators can better inform their audiences.
Ultimately, TikTok’s success will depend on its users. And while the growing user base of the platform will undoubtedly attract marketers, Castro emphasizes the importance of understanding what works on TikTok. “If you’re coming into TikTok thinking you can do the same thing you can do on other platforms, you’re probably going to be mediocre,” he said.
For Uy, it’s about diversifying content for different social media channels. “If my content on Instagram is more fashion and lifestyle focused, my content on TikTok would be focused on fun and infotainment,” she said.
Perhaps the best way for brands to run campaigns on TikTok is through the creators. After all, it is a community-driven platform. It will be an exercise of experimentation and creativity, much like the environment of the TikTok community itself.
“On TikTok, you’ll see different types of challenges and videos you might not see on other platforms,” said Castro. “We want you guys to express your creativity. It can be in the weirdest way possible. We embrace weird, and we want you guys to do that on TikTok.”
You can watch the full webinar, as well as other episodes about social media during the Coronavirus pandemic, here.
#eSchoolWithOPPO with the best-selling A and Reno2 Series
Now Made Even More Affordable
July 2020, Philippines – Filipino students and their parents are looking for ways to adapt to the new normal in online distance learning. However, more Filipinos are discouraged from continuing their education this school year due to lack of affordable gadgets such as desktop computers, laptops, tablets, or smartphones that they can use to attend their online classes. More than 10 million public school students are expected to enroll this school year and challenges remain due to the limitations of online distance learning – no internet connection or gadget can be a huge cost to the student’s future.
To help students get more access to e-learning, global smart device company OPPO announces its special back-to-school #eSchoolwithOPPO sale. Starting July 2020, OPPO is offering special price drop of A5s, A5s Smart, A9 2020, Reno2, and Reno2F, available in OPPO concept and online stores, dealer partners, and e-commerce partners Shopee and Lazada.
“OPPO remains steadfast in making the best and affordable technologies more accessible to the Filipinos all the more during this most difficult time. With the opening of the new school year approaching fast, we understand the plight of every Filipino student in this current situation. We are committed to supporting Filipinos in achieving their dreams and uplifting the future of the nation. As our way of help to the Filipino students, we’ve made our best-selling smartphones more affordable so they can continue to get the best learning experience even at this time,” shared by OPPO Philippines Marketing Director Raymond Xia.
The Best Alternative For Virtual Learning
The all-time best-selling A5s features a 6.2-inch Corning Gorilla glass screen for an immersive visual experience. It is also packed with 4230mAh battery for longer use and a Smart Bar that will enable you to organize your learning tools and multitask conveniently. It is also equipped with a dual camera with OPPO’s lauded AI Beautification 2.0.
Those who wish to take up their gadget game a notch higher may opt for A9 2020 that has a 6.5” waterdrop screen, a 5000mAh battery that can last more than 11 hours even with heavy usage, and a Dolby Atmos Dual Stereo Speakers for the best audio experience. It also comes with an impressive 48MP Ultra Wide Quad Camera for the best photo and video experience. Lastly, its 8GB of RAM and 128GB of ROM for the storage is just what you’ll need for your online classes.
Additionally, Reno2 and Reno2F are also available for the more discerning users. The Reno series offers a 6.5” screen size giving you the most satisfying visual experience. Products within the line also boast of cutting-edge camera technologies that will promise to inspire you more to think bigger and better. Its 48MP Quad camera features can capture subjects in clearer, crisper details regardless of the light setting. Both offerings also come with a built-in video editor, Soloop. The Reno2 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of ROM for a smoother, faster user experience, while the Reno2 F runs on MediaTek P70 with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of ROM.
These multi-capable handsets are now made even more affordable with #eSchoolWithOPPO Back-To-School Sale, perfect for learners, parents, and educators looking for the best alternative devices for the upcoming online classes:
The A series
– The OPPO A5s (3G+32GB) is now priced at PHP 5,990
– The OPPO A5s Smart is now priced at PHP4,990
– The OPPO A9 2020 (8+128) is now priced at PHP 12,990
The Reno series
– The OPPO Reno 2F is now priced at PHP 15,990
– The OPPO Reno 2 is now priced at PHP 25,990
With all these exciting value for money smartphones of OPPO, you can definitely keep your A-game strong in your new normal classes.
The #eSchoolwithOPPO offers will be available in all open OPPO Concept Stores nationwide and official dealer partners including e-commerce partners’ Lazada and Shopee. For more updates on promos and discounts plus the list of partner dealers, visit OPPO Philippines’ official website at www.oppo.com/ph or via official Facebook page at OPPO Philippines.
