From July 8 to 12, 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.

For more deals, promos, and products, head over to Olay’s official store on Shopee via this link https://shopee.ph/pgolayofficialstore

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

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).

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.

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.

MANILA, Philippines – Following one month of intense competition, Zedrik “Jeff” Dizon was named this year’s Red Bull R1v1r Runes Champion! Regional qualifiers were held across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao and gathered Dota 2 players around the country to compete in 1v1 matches. As the newly crowned Champion, Dizon is scheduled to face Johan “N0tail” Sundstein, team captain of 2-time The International 2019 Champions, Team OG, at Red Bull R1v1r Runes Civil War on Monday, July 20, 2020 at KuyaNic’s Facebook Page at 6:00 PM.

Red Bull R1v1r Runes Philippines 2020

Red Bull R1v1r Runes takes places on a custom map built in the Dota 2 environment and pits players in a fast-paced 1-versus-1 mirror battle that rewards intuition and the ability to make quick decisions. The first player to achieve three kills or collects the first kill on an enemy T1 Tower wins the match.

Ateneo De Manila University’s Zedrik “Jeff” Dizon made his tournament debut during the Luzon Qualifier. After finding little success early on with a battle-focused approach to gameplay, Dizon studied his opponents’ use of the push strategy. He devised alternatives using Meteor Hammer, an approach that led him to the National Finals against DSLU.Quanon. When everything was said and done, Dizon was crowned the 2020 R1v1r Runes Champion with a score of 4 – 0, and a set win of 100%.

Ruler of the River

As the 2020 Red Bull R1v1r Runes Champion, the young champion has the chance to establish himself as the rightful ruler of the river by facing Johan “N0tail” Sundstein, team captain of the 2-time The International 2019 Champions, OG, on a 1v1 mirror match.

N0tail is one of the most recognizable figures in esports. After establishing himself in the international Dota 2 scene, Sundstein co-founded OG and would lead the team to 4 Major Dota Championships and back-to-back The International Championships.

Now the question remains: Can Jeff score the ultimate upset and defeat OG Team Captain, N0tail, in a one-on-one competition? Find out at Red Bull R1v1r Runes Civil War on July 20^th, 2020, at 6:00PM. Civil War features an under card with four matches consisting of local and international Dota 2 players.

MANILA, July 6, 2020 – Health experts reveal that it is not enough that the water you drink looks clean to the naked eye. Your water should also be proven clean through lab tests, to avoid common water bourne diseases, such as cholera, dysentery, and gastroenteritis. Unfiltered water also has many potential contaminants, such as chlorine, heavy metals and allergens, as well as parasites.

Despite this, keep in mind that water is also important in everyday hydration. A document released by the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition cites hydration as a key to supporting the body’s ability to fight the COVID-19 virus and support the immune system, recommending 2-4 ounces of clear liquid beverages every 15 minutes.

“Keeping properly hydrated at a time like this refreshes our bodies and keeps the virus away,” said Dr. Sybil R. Bravo, a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital and a member of the Blood-Bourne Infectious Diseases Core Team.

Health experts around the world continue to stress the need for proper hydration, along with getting enough sleep and proper handwashing, as the best ways to ward off the COVID-19 virus. However, access to safe and clean water continues to be a challenge. There are many harmful substances and minerals in unpurified water, and not all bottled water in the market is the same

Finding clean water that undergoes stringent purification processes to filter harmful substances and minerals means checking the purification process of which it undergoes. Some follow stricter and more stringent global processes to ensure that they are truly clean. Wilkins Pure, one of the water brands of The Coca-Cola Company, is certain to be clean and pure. With international certifications under its belt, Wilkins Pure goes through an advanced, seven-step purification process, which help assure that the water you drink purifies the body of toxins.

Learn more about the Wilkins via its official Facebook page or cokebeverages.ph.