SM Prime Holdings (SMPHI) recently announced its support for the global search for women leaders in disaster resilience.
For the second consecutive year, SMPHI is sponsoring Women’s International Network on Disaster Risk Reduction (WIN DRR) Leadership Awards, a flagship program of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR).
SMPHI Vice President for Corporate Compliance Liza B. Silerio said that the support is aligned with the company’s drive to recognize women’s leadership in disaster risk reduction. “This is important in inspiring other women to fully and effectively participate in promoting gender equality and empowerment while building our collective resilience.”
UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction Mami Mizutori expressed gratitude for the support, stating, “The awards highlight the key role of women as leaders and agents of change in building resilience and actively participating in the creation and implementation of DRR strategies, policies, plans and programs in their regions. Their stories reflect the diversity of solutions required to meet the converging challenges of accelerating climate change and disasters in the region.”
“We look forward to continued collaboration with SM in our DRR agenda,” Secretary General Mizutori added.
The WIN DRR Excellence Awards 2022 sponsored by SM Prime has 15 finalists shortlisted from 420 nominations received from across 24 countries in the Asia-Pacific. The winner will be announced at the Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in Brisbane on 21 September 2022. US$10,000 will be awarded to an individual woman who has achieved exceptional professional success in DRR.
The WIN DRR partnership is consistent with SM Prime Holdings’ social commitment towards women empowerment, resilience, good health and well-being of women. The company’s corporate social responsibility arm, SM Cares, supports programs that advance these causes.
The Women’s International Network on Disaster Risk Reduction (WIN DRR) is a professional network to support women working in disaster risk reduction, in all their diversity. Its overall goal is to empower women to attain leadership and enhance their role in decision-making in disaster risk reduction in Asia-Pacific. The WIN DRR Philippine Network is powered by SM Prime and Asia Pacific College.
Earlier this year, SM Prime through its SM CARES, partnered with UNDRR in celebrating women empowerment through a webinar on the role of women in disaster resilience. In her keynote message, Mizutori emphasized “women’s equal participation and leadership in public life including disaster risk reduction is important and it is also essential to reducing disaster risk in achieving the United Nations sustainable development goals.”
Ber Months are here so, theholiday season is just around the corner! And yes, it is that time of the year when we celebrate with our loved ones and eat delicious meals. But are you ready to celebrate the holiday season healthily?
For Santé, a premier natural health and wellness product and services provider, being healthy and fit is essential, especially now that illnesses are common. Nowadays, achieving your body goals does not only mean achieving your desired physique but also having overall health and well-being to help you live more and do more in life. But because of daily factors like stress, anxiety, and more, maintaining a healthy and fit body can be challenging. When these factors become uncontrollable, they can result in health risks related to obesity.
According to recent data, 27 million Filipinos are suffering from obesity. With this, more Filipinos are at risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, some cancers, and more. Furthermore, people suffering from obesity are more likely to be hospitalized when they get positive for COVID-19.
Here are the things you can do to kickstart your weight loss journey and achieve your body goals with Santé just before the holidays:
Change eating habits
Eating will always be a great communal experience. At the same time, it is also one of the best ways to relax after a long work day. But too much can be dangerous for your health, especially if your way to de-stress is to eat unhealthy or junk foods. To change this, you must eat according to your body’s needs, which means eating healthy foods such as vegetables, fruit, and more. It is also essential to cut down the sweets and opt for an alternative whenever your sweet tooth craves something.
To do this, you can try switching to Sweet Via. It’s a form of Stevia, a natural substitute for sugar made from the leaves of a small perennial green shrub. This plant is known for its medicinal properties, which are anti-diarrheal, anti-tumor, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory.
Sweet Via also contains Inulin, a natural dietary fiber from chicory plants. This nutrient promotes a healthier digestive system and is also beneficial for the colon. All in all, Sweet Via acts as a sugar replacement that supports a healthy digestive system and can control sugar levels.
Move your body and exercise
Of course, losing weight will never be possible if you are not physically active. Our body is designed to move constantly, so you need to get up, move your body, and do some exercises that will make you sweat, generate good blood flow, and lose weight. However, since we live in a fast-paced generation, we constantly lose energy, which prevents us from exercising more often
To regain the energy you lost from hustling, you can drink Santé Fit N Trim, a 3-in-1 fat burner and energy booster guaranteed to be your perfect fitness partner. Santé Fit N Trim is boosted with Santé Green Tea with L-Carnitine, perfectly made to be the best energizing drink on the market.
Moreover, L-Carnitine is a perfect ingredient to help your body burn fat faster by using it as an energy resource. In contrast, Green Tea is a great weight loss stimulator that can burn calories and reduce body fat. Lastly, it also has young barley grass that promotes weight loss. Exercising while drinking Santé Fit N Trim can be a perfect gateway for your weight loss journey.
Create a healthy relationship with food
Being fit does not necessarily mean you are not allowed to eat foods you crave or skip meals because you think you don’t deserve it. Remember, the way to a successful weight loss journey is to realize that it will always be a constant process to be kinder to yourself.
If you think you did not achieve your weight goal this month, then it is time to pause and take a break. While maintaining a fit and healthy body, it is also essential to ensure good mental health.
Therefore, Santé believes that in achieving your body goal, you should also be open to alternatives that can still satisfy you without being guilty. Santé Fit N Trim and Sweet Via are healthy alternatives to help your weight loss journey. The former is a healthy and refreshing energy drink, while the latter can satisfy your sweet tooth and give you additional health benefits. Losing weight is all about being able to eat and drink the things that you love without feeling guilty.
“As a prime mover in the health and wellness industry, we in Santé continuously work on our mission to be the best health and wellness product that promotes good health to be more accessible to people. Our prime objective is to understand our consumer’s needs and sympathize with their struggles. At Santé, we believe that being healthy and fit should be more inclusive,” said Joey Marcelo, chief executive officer of Santé.
Santé Sweet Via, Santé Fit N’ Trim, and other Santé products are natural health and wellness products offered by Santé. Dedicated to developing a comprehensive selection of everyday healthy products, Santé designed all its goods to improve people’s quality of life, to live more, and do more.
To learn more about Santé Fit N’ Trim, Sweet Via, and other Santé products, visit its website at mysante.com.
Get ready to glow like never before with The Body Shop’s Vitamin C range: Daily Glow Cleansing Polish, Glow Boosting Moisturiser, Glow Revealing Serum and Overnight Glow Revealing Mask.
The Body Shop’s bestselling Vitamin C range is getting a glow up!
Global Google searches for vitamin C, a superstar ingredient in glow-boosting skincare, have soared by 1000% since 2020, while searches for ‘how to get glowing skin’ have climbed by 400%. Skincare has taken centre stage in recent years. In fact, a whopping 73% of people have upgraded their skincare routine since the pandemic.
If natural radiance feels like something of a wonder, let The Body Shop’s new and improved Vitamin C range do the heavy lifting. The brand has squeezed even more vitamin C into its bestselling formulas, now with concentrations of up to 10% and made with at least 90% ingredients of natural origin.
This Vitamin C Overnight Glow Revealing Mask is enriched with natural-origin lactic acid and papaya enzymes. Smooth over the face before bed and wake up to a glow like never before. It’s even clinically proven to increase skin’s radiance by an extraordinary 89% and reduce the appearance of uneven pigmentation.
As one of nature’s richest sources of vitamin C, the Amazonian camu camu berry extract is the hero ingredient in some of the new and improved Vitamin C creations. Native to the tropical forests of South America, camu camu berries have long been considered a symbol of good health and strength. Naturally rich in antioxidants, they’re acclaimed in beauty for their potential to help protect skin from free radicals and other oxidising agents that take a toll on the complexion.
The Body Shop’s all-new Vitamin C multitasking concealer hits the sweet spot between mid to full coverage. Available in 20 shades for the perfect match, it enhances the appearance of the complexion and spotlights the skin’s radiance in the right places. Dab on with the wand applicator and blend into skin for a seamless, luminous finish.
At the same time, celebrated skincare ingredient bakuchiol also takes the spotlight in one of the brand’s freshly innovated formulas. Known for its complexion-boosting capabilities, it’s said to help improve the appearance of uneven pigmentation and skin texture. It stars in the all-new Glow Revealing Serum, enriched with 10% vitamin C – the brand’s highest concentration ever.
Bakuchiol is one of the brand’s freshly innovated formulas for The Body Shop’s new Vitamin C range. Known for its complexion-boosting capabilities, it’s said to help improve the appearance of uneven pigmentation and skin texture.
Two trusty favourites, the Daily Glow Cleansing Polish and Glow Boosting Moisturiser, also feature in the range, alongside brand new creations to transform that inner fire into a sizzling natural radiance. Get ready to glow like never before.
Amazonian camu camu berry extract, is the hero ingredient in some of the new and improved Vitamin C creations. One of nature’s richest sources of vitamin C, and native to the tropical forests of South America, camu camu berries are naturally rich in antioxidants. They’re acclaimed in beauty for their potential to help protect skin from free radicals and other oxidizing agents that take a toll on the complexion.
Go with the Glow with The Body Shop’s new Vitamin C Range! This is available at The Body Shop stores and on its online store www.thebodyshop.com.ph
With a host of job opportunities found in The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), it’s no surprise that many Filipino healthcare workers are dreaming of working in one of the six countries under its union, namely, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Luckily, the healthcare sector in the GCC has a lot of job vacancies. But Filipino professionals who plan to pursue work in one of these countries must be aware of the application process and ensure they have the required documentation and qualifications.
To make the whole journey easier, TrueProfile.io, a healthcare career platform that provides Filipino (plus all other nationalities) medical professionals around the world with the tools they need to secure a lucrative career abroad, shares the following pointers that applicants need to consider to land a lucrative job in one of the GCC countries:
Education and Documentation: Your home country should recognize the diploma given by your educational institution, while educational programs in your field of study should be nationally accredited. Regulators and employers will be looking for a Bachelor’s Degree, transcript of records, internship records for nurses, and in some cases, even high school diplomas. Meanwhile, a Doctorate diploma is needed for doctors or dentists while specialists would need both diploma and relevant specialization.
Licensure: In any healthcare job, you must have a license to practice the profession. Before applying for a job in the GCC, the applicant must have a license issued by the Professional Regulations Commissions (PRC) in the Philippines. The license of the regulatory body of the country where the applicant last worked will also be acceptable.
Professional experience: Healthcare professionals must have sufficient work experience before applying in any of the GCC countries. Nurses need at least three years, doctors and dentists need their last five years experience certificates while specialists need to have practiced their specialization in the last eight years of their employment.
Certificate of Good Standing: While not all regulators require a Certificate of Good Standing, it definitely increases the applicant’s chances of securing a job in one of the GCC countries. The issuer of the certificate is usually the health managing body of your origin country. It can also be from the country you last worked in.
Other documents: As with any other job applications, Filipino healthcare workers would also need their resume, 1×1 or 2×2 ID pictures, and a copy of their valid passports. Most GCC regulators will also require them to have their primary source of verification (PSV) either from the regulator’s site or via TrueProfile.io. To register, visit https://sso.trueprofile.io/register. On the website, applicants can also find a comprehensive list of healthcare roles from legitimate employers they can apply with.
Go after your dream of working in one of the GCC countries and prepare all the necessary documents needed early on to make the application process easier and smoother. To know more, visit https://www.trueprofile.io/
Multiplatinum-selling global superstar Khalid releases his new single “Satellite” along with the music video via Right Hand Music Group/ RCA Records. Driven by Khalid’s melodic vocals, the vibrant pop production comes to life in the shimmering futuristic visual directed by Levi Turner.
“Satellite is a visual portrait of my growth as a human being & the self-love journey I have experienced in my life,” said Khalid.
The video sees Khalid embracing a futuristic world, being one with the planets and other incredible advancements.
Last month, Khalid and Marshmello performed their latest single “Numb” at the MTV Video Music Awards. “Numb” marks the artists’ second collaboration following their 6x platinum smash hit “SILENCE”.
Earlier this year, Khalid released the dreamy track “Skyline” which came alongside a colorful music video.
Photo Credit: Ro Lexx
Khalid’s “Satellite” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Right Hand Music Group/RCA Records/Sony Music.
Introducing WIKO Buds 10 together with WIKO 10, the perfect combination for modern entertainment
September 25, 2022, Manila, Philippines – Unleashing your full potential with the WIKO 10, the smartphone for modern entertainment. WIKO is a French-origin brand that strives to shape the future of entertainment through the amalgamation of aesthetic design and technology. WIKO 10 aims to bring a smooth user experience with distinctive features and elegant designs to customers all over the world, together with the launch of WIKO Buds 10, providing users with a seamless music journey with its advanced Bluetooth 5.2 technology and up to 30 hours of playback time with a charging case.
The WIKO 10 is the inaugural smartphone of WIKO’s new digital series. Representing the fusion of aesthetic design and advanced technology, WIKO 10 offers a novel experience with its impeccable design that speaks French elegance in the language of technology and serves as the modern-day accessory for the Generation Z digital natives.
Customers can enjoy using the WIKO 10 with its top features including a 6.74-inch large screen and 90.69% screen-to-body ratio for immersive video viewing, a 5000mAh battery with 22.5W WIKO SuperCharge and reverse charging supporting intensive usage throughout the day, a 128GB large storage to store everything on the phone, and 50MP Triple AI camera with versatile camera functions that was catered for recording beautiful moments in life. It is a highly functional device, meanwhile a masterpiece bewitching to the eyes.
WIKO 10 is specifically created for young users who are stylish, trendy, tech-savvy, and passionate about expressing their individuality. It offers them a flawless experience with a fresh and elegant design that reflects the latest trends among Generation Z and accessorizes their everyday look with style. With the one-of-a-kind designs that reflect the latest trend among younger generations and their predilection for the individuality of product appearance, WIKO 10 reinvigorates the design with unique personality.
WIKO wants to make smartphones à la mode accessible to all. Our users worldwide tell us that they love the French aesthetics conveyed by our products, and these phones help to showcase their favor in simplicity, elegance, freedom and enthusiasm.
Distinctive Finishes with Iconic Colors
WIKO 10 has three options of stunning finishes: Klein Blue, Silver and Black.The iconic Klein Blue creates a stark visual contrast with the environment, showcasing the personal style and individuality of its owner. The alluring Silver resembles ashen hues of classic European architecture like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, where Black is a ray of bright light which disrupts the tranquil yet mystique pitch-black night, colliding decorative art with architectural structures. WIKO 10 is all you need to garner the attention of the crowd.
Impressive Visual Display with Refined Designs
WIKO 10 is a fabulous smartphone designed for immersive entertainment experiences and incredible visual enjoyment brought by its 6.74-inch 20:9 large full-screen LCD. The incredible 90.69% screen-to-body ratio is exceptionally competitive compared to other smartphones at the same price level. It also supports 16.7 million colors and a resolution of 720*1600, while the pixel density can reach 260PPI.
Aside from its mesmerizing colors, WIKO 10 features a 6-layer optical texture design. By virtue of the emergency of the fuselage materials, not only does it enlarge the reflective surface of a crystal and heighten its brilliance, but it also ensures a fingerprint-proof and dirt-proof surface with its strong hydrophobic capability. As for the thickness, WIKO attempts to visually lessen the width of the phone with a light and matte integrated surface of the middle frame. It also combines the fingerprint sensor and power switch, which is an optimum choice of design, both functionally and aesthetically.
The embedded rear cameras are typically destructive of the aesthetics of a traditional smartphone design, yet it asserts character and individuality at the same time. WIKO 10 innovates on its original design, resulting in a complex yet sleek aesthetic that represents a more vivid individuality expression.
Versatile camera to capture the best moments
With WIKO 10’s 50 MP Triple AI Camera, users can capture portraits which equate with high-quality studio pictures with a mere tap of their finger. To begin with, the 50MP Triple AI camera can bring you fine details with its 50 MP resolution, f/1.8 aperture, 1/2.76-inch JN1 sensor that has a unit pixel area of 0.64μm. Photos of high color fidelity and resolution are guaranteed. The Smart HDR feature with its fusion of double exposures brings you a well-balanced photo in detail even in backlighting environments. Moreover, users can take bokeh portraits based on the 5-layer imaging optimization algorithm. For fashionistas and selfie addicts, WIKO 10 has an 8MP high-definition f/2.0 front camera, its natural beauty algorithm allows them to confidently take beautiful selfies.
Top-tier Battery and Storage Performance
One of the most attractive features of WIKO 10 is the 22.5W WIKO SuperCharge. After charging for 10 minutes, users are able to watch videos for two hours. Besides its fast-charging ability and large battery capacity, WIKO 10 also supports wireless reverse-charging for other devices. A quick 10-min reverse-charging can cover 40% of a headset or 25% of a sports bracelet’s full power, which only takes up 1-2% power cost of WIKO 10.
Moreover, WIKO 10 provides users with the most carefree experience ever, a multi-stage overheating current control mechanism is incorporated, so gamers will no longer fret about overheating pauses after a whole day of usage. Together with a large and sustainable 5000mAh battery as well as a storage space of 128GB and 4GB RAM, it guarantees a long-lasting phone running from morning till night and more virtual memory, faster loading speeds and minimum lagging.
Updated OS, For an Updated Experience
Android 12 delivers an even more personal, effortless, and safer experience for your device. Featuring a comprehensively reimagined UI that can be personalized to your liking, as well as new privacy features designed to grant you total safety without taking control away from your hands
WIKO Buds 10 – endless music journey
Alongside the launch of WIKO 10 smartphone, WIKO is also presenting WIKO Buds 10, a set of earbuds with advanced Bluetooth 5.2 technology powered by BES to ensure instant and stable connectivity, capable of producing stereo and deep bass loud sound. Offering a maximum operating time of 6 hours from a single charge and up to 30 hours with the charging case, WIKO Buds 10 allows users to enjoy an endless music journey. Users can now surround themselves with flowing melodies and dive into the world of music without noises. Embracing positive vibes brought by your favourite songs in daily life with WIKO Buds 10.
In an innovative upgrade, WIKO Buds 10 has adapted the 12 mm dynamic driver, allowing for the delivery of high-quality audio with a clear separation between vocal and instrument, while still upholding a design geared towards users’ comfort. A combination of dual mics for voice capturing and ENC noise cancelling algorithm support also effectively filters out noises from the surrounding, granting a crystal-clear voice chat and calling experience. Beyond all, being designed for exercising and entertainment, WIKO Buds 10 possesses both high durability and IPX4 water resistance protects from splashing water, and still only weighs 4.2g.
Power up your pre-holiday shopping spree with the True Value-Handyman PISO SALE, exclusively available via MetroMart app and website. From September 24-26, 2022, select items can be purchased for only ₱1.00 when you order and get it delivered via MetroMart across select branches of True Value and Handyman.
The tandem PISO SALE of True Value and Handyman will have various items available within a scheduled time per day, and the promo can be availed until supplies last. The selections include kitchen tools, different food storage containers, storage solutions, and more. The first 200 orders from True Value and Handyman will also get FREE Delivery when they meet the minimum order spend.
Handyman
True Value
*Products are subject to availability from different True Value and Handyman branches.
“As all Filipino families gear up for the holiday season, our MetroMart family wants to provide these amazing deals and discounts, working together with our merchants and partners. In our own way, we help bring the Christmas celebrations, plus the spirit of giving and family togetherness, to fruition.” Stefano Fazzini, CEO and co-founder of MetroMart, said.
The True Value-Handyman PISO SALE promo is applicable to New and Existing Users of MetroMart. A min. spend of ₱2,000 is required in order to avail the 1-peso sale items. Only completed checkout of orders within the sale period can avail the discounted items.
New to MetroMart? Get a ₱200 discount for a minimum order of ₱2k. Use the promo code “MMNEW” on the MetroMart app or website upon checkout. This is applicable across all stores and supermarkets for New customers, valid for one-time use until October 16, 2022.
MetroMart is the #1 online grocery delivery service in the Philippines. Our grocery partners include S&R (with or no membership card required), Robinsons Supermarket, Landmark, The Marketplace, Shopwise, All Day Supermarket, Merrymart, Super8 Grocery Warehouse, Ever Supermarket, UltraMega Supermarket, and over 500+ specialty store retailers like Pet Express, Baby Company, Toy Kingdom, Toys”R”Us, National Book Store, Office Warehouse, Southstar Drug and AllDay Rx. Customers can order from their favorite stores on the MetroMart app and have it delivered to their door in 2 hours! For more updates on MetroMart, like and follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @metromartph. Order groceries online or download the app via https://bit.ly/DownloadNowMM
MetroMart Philippines is the #1 on-demand online grocery delivery service in the Philippines. Our grocery partners include S&R (no membership required), Robinsons Supermarket, Landmark, The Marketplace, Shopwise, All Day Supermarket, Merrymart, Super8 Grocery Warehouse, Ever Supermarket, UltraMega Supermarket, and over 500+ specialty store retailers like Pet Express, Baby Company, Toy Kingdom, Toys R Us, National Book Store, Office Warehouse, Southstar Drug and AllDay Rx. Customers can order from their favorite stores on the MetroMart app and have it delivered to their door in less than 2 hours! Over 160,000 products are available with our 500+ partner supermarkets and partner specialty stores. Order your groceries through http://www.metromart.com, or download the app on iOS or Android app store.
Leading consumer electronics company TCL Electronics has introduced its new 98-inch TCL 4K QLED TV model C735 to the Philippines. TCL went big in 2021 with its XL Collection of 85-inch Google TVs. The company upped the size ante again, introducing a new 98-inch this year. As a superior QLED 4K entertainment center, the 98-inch C735 is designed to deliver a comprehensive range of entertainment experiences with Google TV and exceptional video gaming performance.
“With the help of deep supply chain vertical integration, TCL has been committed to Quantum Dot Display Technology since 2014. With the exciting momentum driven over the years, now is the perfect time to introduce 2022 TCL QLED TVs to more consumers in different parts of the world,” said Shaoyong Zhang, CEO of TCL Electronics, “We are proud to say that our 2022 TV additions will reinforce TCL’s leading position in the global consumer electronics industry.”
Gaming fans are expecting more games that support 120 FPS this year, so the 98-inch C735 has taken a step further by applying 144Hz VRR, providing faster responsiveness, sharper imagery, and smoother gameplay. Whether users are competitive gamers who want to experience demanding high FPS games—or casual gamers, the 144Hz VRR displays can be a huge benefit, giving users an edge, especially in multiplayer games.
To provide users with a convenient game experience, C735 also has an exclusive game mode function. With Game Master, C735 optimizes the display in video game use. It allows all-in-one optimization, for example, turning on functions such as VRR/ALLM is done with one key.
In addition, through the TCL Game Bar, C735 offers users real-time display statistics, aiming aid, toolbox functions, as well as the quick setting dashboard that helps users achieve the ultimate gaming experience.
With Dolby Vision IQ, C735 enhances the demonstration of Dolby exclusive contents, by displaying a greater number of colors, increasing contrast, and boosting brightness levels.
Adding to the cinema experience, the 98-inch C735 supports Dolby Atmos, which places sounds within multi-dimensional space and puts the user in the middle of their favorite sport, TV, movie, or video game.
C735, with a screen size of 98 inches, also has a theatrical-level sound system. Its ONKYO sound system, and Dolby Atmos brings an exceptional immersive audio experience—letting the sound flow around in three dimensions.
C735 also supports both Motion Estimation and Motion Compensation (MEMC) as well as HDMI 2.1 to deliver the best possible smooth imagery and audio for both TV and multimedia. Enhanced with TCL’s proprietary software algorithm, these technologies ensure images are always smooth, even for sports and fast-moving action scenes.
With Google TV, it means that users will get hundreds and thousands of content options aggregated across streaming services.
Key features include:
144Hz VRR
Game Master
Dolby Vision IQ & Dolby Atmos
4K QLED
Google TV
MEMC
HDR10+
ONKYO Audio System
AIPQ Engine
DTS-HD
HDMI 2.1 eARC
Hands-free Voice Control
* Product Appearance, functionality, and availability may differ between countries/regions.
The TCL FreshIN Series air conditioners have been brought to the Philippine market by TCL Electronics, a leading manufacturer of consumer electronics —the latest premium addition to the TCL Smart home ecosystem, different from conventional AC, which circulates air inside the house. TCL FreshIN Series features an all-around fresh air system that transports the fresh air from the outdoors to the indoors helping increase the oxygen and humidity level to offer users an unprecedented intimate experience of health and care.
FreshIN Series is available in 1.0HP and 1.5HP models, which can complement any space.
The FreshIN Series includes premium key features, such as its “FreshIN+” that will let you know when the fresh air enters your room with a blue light. The Temperature Balancing feature avoids uncomfortable temperature fluctuations. After the fresh air is drawn in, it will be either cooled down or warmed up to match the level required with ±0.5°C precision control.
FreshIN models feature a high-powered air engine, so you can enjoy up to 60 cubic meters of fresh air per hour, which could easily deliver pure clean air for most indoor spaces.
Air purification has now become a priority for consumers. The FreshIN Series features a highly efficient system using QuadruPuri Filters: the fresh air will pass through 4 different layers (a preliminary filter, a silver ion antibacterial layer, a HEPA high-efficiency filter, and a high-density filter).
TCL FreshIN Series also features Gentle Breeze Mode with more than one thousand micro-holes to create a soft laminar airflow, offering a comfortable breeze without a harsh, direct cold draft.
Connected with the TCL Home App, the FreshIN Series is compatible with Google Assistant, which gives users control of the air conditioner 24/7 with a smartphone or TCL TV with simple voice commands.
Only a clean air conditioner can keep the air in your home fresh. The CleanXpress function reminds you when it’s time to clean and makes it easy to keep it pristine. Controlled through the TCL Home app, the auto clean function is an efficient system that utilizes water molecules in the air to eliminate impurities. And, for effortless manual cleaning, the unit is designed to be taken apart and reassembled quickly.
Key features
FreshIN+
QuadruPuri Filter
Temperature Balancing
Air Engine
Gentle Breeze
Smart Inverter Technology
CleanXpress Innovation
Smart Control (IoT)
Native Style Cooling
360° Airflow
4-Way Airflow
Sleep Mode
Fast Cooling
Deep Clean
Ion Generator
*Product availability, appearance, and functionality may differ between regions. For regional sales information, please consult the TCL representatives in your community.
Aptly titled HOUSE 628 LIVE: THE RENAISSANCE BALL, the event provided an outlet for the queens of Drag Playhouse Philippines to express themselves freely without judgment, while sashaying to Beyoncé’s club-thumping 2022 album, Renaissance, and classic hits.
Aside from high-profile Drag Performances of OV Cunt, Marina Summers, Prince, and Eva Le Queen—three of them currently getting valuable airtime at Drag Race Philippines, the drag show also hosted friendly battles in several categories namely Drag Face, where contestants showcase exceptional makeup skills by serving mug on the runway; Drag Runway, where contestants exhibit head-to-toe fierceness during their runway walk; and Lip Sync Challenge, where they pull their most creative tricks in synchronizing their lips to a prerecorded track.
A special drag performance featuring Viñas DeLuxe added more star power to an already eventful night as she performed a medley of Beyoncé’s hits, with House Of Mizrahi Philippines, a local chapter of the Voguing community, joining in some of the performances. A purely Beyoncé-themed DJ set tucked in between the program segments also hyped the crowd, prompting them to sing and dance along to the Homecoming Queen’s iconic bops from the late ‘90s to the present.
Marina Summers, a fan favorite and frontrunner at this year’s Drag Race Philippines, expressed how Beyoncé shaped her youth. “Her work has been an inspiration for a lot of queer artists, and personally, I’ve always loved performing to her songs. And ever since the Renaissance album came out, just like Queen B herself, my creative path has been challenged to be more innovative and unique.”
Another Drag Race Philippines favorite and drag icon, Eva Le Queen, spoke adoration for Beyonce, pointing out how her music is a gift to the world. “Beyonce has always been an icon and inspiration to the community. Her strong and alpha energy resonated so much to a lot of us Drag Queens who are essentially the face and front liners of the equality movement for the community. Her music, her soul, her POWER has allowed me to live my life in my own terms and take Eva Le Queen to greater heights. Being a female, POC, and be THE QUEEN B is a permission for all of us to be the best that we can be.”
Like Summers and Eva Le Queen, fellow Drag Race Philippines contestant and queen extraordinaire PRINCE, considers Beyoncé as an important figure in influencing her drag persona. She also considers Renaissance as an envelope-pushing record that deserves its place in the pantheon of pop music greats. “It’s totally different from her past records. Most songs were sampled from classic disco hits but somehow Beyoncé made it sound fresh and that’s what makes it great.”
OV CUNT, another royalty in the contemporary drag scene, also showered Beyonce praises, particularly her new album Renaissance, for empowering listeners to be unapologetically themselves. “It has awoken parts of the colorful history of our community, whether it’s intentional or not. It gave the world possibly new names of icons that may or might not be forgotten by the past. The mention of houses from ball culture, the use of Moi Renee’s Miss Honey in the Pure/Honey—it gives you every opportunity to reference every icon that contributed to our community today.”
Watch the video for the roundup of HOUSE 628 LIVE: THE RENAISSANCE BALL, Category is: A Night of a Thousand Beyoncé.
