The Holiday season just got brighter as Araneta City and some of your favorite stars joined together – virtually this time around – to light up the iconic Giant Christmas Tree at the City of Firsts last November 14, Saturday.

Araneta City brings holiday cheer online with much-awaited giant Christmas tree lighting

 

This much-anticipated Christmas tradition, now on its 39th year, brought some Holiday cheer far and wide with Araneta City’s holiday theme “Comfort and Joys at the City of Firsts.”

 

“We understand how the pandemic has affected everything, including the way we’ll welcome and celebrate Christmas. We want to offer a holiday comfort to the public in the safety of either our stores or their homes. And through this virtual Christmas tree lighting, we are looking forward to giving joy and hope this season,” according to Marjorie Go, AVP for Marketing of Araneta City.

 

The event came online for the first time and was streamed through YouTube or Facebook. It was hosted by singer Anna Ramsey for the pre-event program, and TV host Robi Domingo for the main program.

 

Gracing the event are Tawag ng Tanghalan champion Janine Berdin, The Voice Teens alum Jeremy Glinoga, and box-office star Vice Ganda who will virtually perform and join the tree lighting ceremony. Araneta City also partnered with Coke Studios in bringing indie band December Avenue to set the Christmas mood in the virtual event.

 

Netizens who tuned in to the entire program can have a chance to win an entertainment showcase, Noche Buena packages, and other exciting prizes that will surely make Christmas merrier!

 

“Though the tree lighting event is going digital this year as a safety precaution, the public is still free to visit the giant Christmas Tree at the Times Square Food Park along General Roxas Avenue anytime this season for holiday snaps and selfies,” Go said.

 

The virtual Araneta City Giant Christmas Tree lighting was brought to us by Coca-Cola, Coke Studio, Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdog, Manila Bulletin, Business Mirror, Philippines Graphic, Pilipino Mirror, Novotel Manila Araneta City, Purefoods Fiesta Ham, Magnolia Quezon del Bola, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Dairy Queen.

 

To stay updated with Araneta City and the latest news and promos, visit https://aranetacity.com/. You may also like and follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Globe At Home Partners with Abenson and Electroworld to Offer Device Bundles for Work-From-Home and E-Learning

 Globe At Home Partners with Abenson and Electroworld to Offer Device Bundles for Work-From-Home and E-Learning

 

Working and learning from home is the current norm nowadays. With this, it’s important to make sure that you are equipped with the right tools such as a trusty laptop and a fast and reliable home internet connection to enable you to stay on top of things at school or work more efficiently, saving you time to do other things that you love.

Fortunately, Globe At Home has partnered with gadget and appliance retail chain, Abenson, and their sister company Electroworld Philippines to offer an amazing bundle that can help you get your hands on these tools at a more affordable price.

Starting from October 20 to November 20, customers can get a FREE Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi unit when they purchase Lenovo IDEAPAD S145 from Abenson and Electroworld branches nationwide. View the list of participating branches https://www.abenson.com/open-stores and https://www.abenson.com/electroworld/open-stores. While at it, make sure to inquire and ask assistance from helpful Abenson and Electroworld in-store staff to know the best which unit fits your needs and budget.

Your newly purchased Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi comes with free 10GB of data that you can use to watch, learn, and earn. Attend video meetings and online classes seamlessly and without worries by registering to any HomeSURF and HomeWATCH promos through the Globe At Home app, GCash, Lazada, Shopee, or your nearest retailer. Now you can do more and achieve more even from home with Globe At Home, Abenson and Electroworld!

 

Learn more about this promo and Globe at Home Prepaid WiFi via http://glbe.co/GlbeAbnsnElctrwrld

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You could be the Next Millionaire just like Mommy Rona Jane! #SalamatShopee

26-year-old Rona Jane Juco from San Fernando, Pampanga is the second winner in two days for the Shopee Milyonaryo jackpot prize

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Daikin, the world’s leading air conditioning manufacturer, recently launched its Time to Split campaign, an initiative that seeks to change the traditional window type aircon culture in the Philippines. Part of that campaign is ensuring availability to as many Filipinos as possible by making Daikin’s energy efficient split type air conditioners available in over 180 major appliance retailers nationwide.

Daikin now Available at over 180 Appliance Retailers Nationwide

“More than a sales campaign, Time to Split is the main driver of our long-term strategy in the Philippines,” said Takayoshi Miki, President of Daikin Philippines. “As more and more Filipino consumers experience high electricity costs, Daikin hopes to shift the traditional Window-Type Aircon Culture to an Inverter Energy-savings split-type mentality.”

With many Filipinos staying at home to help contain the spread of COVID-19, electricity consumption per household has notably increased, leading to higher than normal electricity bills due to increased use of air conditioning. This has led to Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi recently calling for the ‘conscious consumption’ of energy.

In line with the Department of Energy’s call for conscious consumption of energy, Daikin seeks to shift the Filipino mindset towards energy efficient split-types over traditional window-type air conditioners. Inverter air conditioners are well known for their precise control and outstanding energy efficiency, particularly compared to non-inverter models. According to Daikin, this is due to the inverter’s ability to vary capacity by adjusting operating frequency.

“At Daikin, we fully support the government’s call for the efficient use of energy,” said Miki. “Through our Time to Split campaign, we hope to advocate for the use of highly efficient split-type inverter aircons, not just to lower usage cost of our customers, but to also protect our environment from the harmful effects of using non-inverter window type aircons.”

The Time to Split campaign is being led by Daikin’s D-Smart line, the company’s latest batch of inverter split-types with lower SRPs compared to its counterparts in the market. According to Miki, the proprietary DC inverters in its new split-types can reduce electricity consumption, resulting up to 60 percent real energy savings. 

For a limited time, consumers can get discounts on installation fees until December 31, 2020. Visit Daikin’s dealer locator www.daikin.com.ph/dealer-locator  to find the nearest appliance retailer or authorized dealer in your area.

Get up to 50% off in Ever Bilena’s biggest 11.11 sale on Lazada and Shopee

Looking for gift ideas to give on Christmas? Or planning to stock up new makeup products for the holidays? Prepare your carts because Ever Bilena, one of the country’s leading cosmetic brands, will be holding its biggest blowout sale with deals up to 50% off and free shipping this November 11 on Lazada and Shopee.

Ever Bilena holds biggest 11.11 blowout sale on Lazada and Shopee

Achieve the perfect low key glam like Viy Cortez by availing of the limited edition Ever Bilena x Viy Line bundle for only Php253. This includes the Ever Bilena Sculpt and Strobe, EB Advance Perfect Eye Brow, Viyline Water-base Tint V2. This limited offer will be sold on Ever Bilena and ViyLine Shopee and Lazada stores on 11.11 only.

There’s more! Make the most out of the 11:11 sale and add to cart three Blush Rush of any shade to get one Rosy Trio for free! This is the perfect gift to give away to your loved ones, friends or for yourself for Christmas!

Don’t miss out on these great exclusive deals from Ever Bilena only on 11.11 on Ever Bilena Lazada page (http://bit.ly/EBshopee) and Shopee (https://bit.ly/ShopEverBilena). To know more about Ever Bilena, visit their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/everbilenacosmetics) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/everbilenaofficial/).   

 

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And to make your ho-ho-holidays extra special, Dairy Queen is unwrapping new treats that will spread some much-needed Yuletide cheer! Get ready for a strawberry-filled celebration this season with DQ’s Berry Christmas Fest.

Dairy Queen brings a Berry Merry Christmas with new treats

To put you in a cheerful mood, DQ is launching three Blizzard festive flavors. Each Blizzard is made with creamy vanilla soft serve that will make you dream of a white Christmas, elevated further with deliciously tart and sweet strawberry sauce. You have Berry Oreo Blizzard which comes with luscious strawberry sauce and crushed Oreo cookies, perfect for cookie lovers. For those craving a new take on a much-loved classic, there is Berry Cheesecake Blizzard which comes with strawberry sauce and cheesecake bits. If you’re the type who wants an all-day breakfast pick me-up, Berry Brekky Blizzard with strawberry topping and crunchy corn flakes will surely satisfy your cravings!

For a dessert that even Jack Frost can’t resist, try the new Berry Parfait! With layers upon layers of frozen goodness, it’s a sweet treat for the eyes and for the palate! Made with creamy vanilla soft serve mixed with crunchy corn flakes, topped with luscious strawberry sauces, and finished off with whipped cream and crushed graham, it’s the perfect dessert to bring in the festive cheer. 

To top it all off, add the perfect show-stopping centerpiece for your Noche Buena or even any other family dinner with the Berry Christmas Blizzard Cake. Available in 8” and 6” cake rounds, this 100% ice cream Blizzard cake will surely take your holiday gathering to new heights. 

You can enjoy these treats for dine-in and take-out or have it delivered to your doorstep by calling 8911-11-11, via dairyqueen.com.ph or through their delivery partners
For more information about the latest news, offers and promos from Dairy Queen, follow them on Facebook and Instagram. 

 Infinix’s New ZERO 8

Get Ready to Experience Optimized Power and Performance with Infinix’s New ZERO 8

 

With today’s digitally connected world, smartphones can be considered an extension of one’s self with how it is integrated in everyone’s daily life - may it be for work, gaming, photography, or entertainment. As such, one needs a phone that is reliable and powerful so they can keep up with life’s daily demands.

What makes a phone powerful?

 
To premium online-driven smartphone brand Infinix, it boils down to four things: CPU performance, memory capacity, battery life, and screen refresh rate. Fortunately, all these and more can be found in Infinix’s latest flagship phone, ZERO 8. After two years of polishing, the ZERO 8 is finally here and is guaranteed to deliver in performance and advanced features ideal for individuals with fast-paced lifestyles.
 
Equipped with the MediaTek Helio G90T chipset and a built-in cooling system, the ZERO 8 has a far better CPU and GPU performance over phones in the same price range, which makes for a seamless gaming experience. On top of that, it also has 8GB of RAM for faster performance and 128GB of internal storage for all the apps you want to install.

The ZERO 8 also has one of the most advanced screens in today’s smartphone landscape with a 6.85 inch 90HZ refresh rate screen, presenting 90 frames of image per second for a clearer and smoother experience, and an FHD+ dual punch hole screen for ultra-high-definition picture quality with professional color management technology.
 
For For those who are always on-the-go, the ZERO 8’s 4500mAh has the capacity for a full day of usage so they don’t have to worry about running out of battery in the middle of doing something important. Charging is also made fast and easy with its 33W Super Quick Charge feature that can charge up to 70% of the total battery life in just 30 minutes.
 
Aside from power and performance, the ZERO 8 also boasts of its rear high-definition quad-camera system, the Sony IMX686, which is considered to be the best Sony camera in the industry right now. The 64MP main camera and 1/1.7 large sensor make the photo details clearer. Its dual-selfie camera, on the other hand, features a 48MP+8MP resolution for clear, ultra-wide-angle selfies or group shots. Combining heavyweight photography hardware with clever algorithms, results across photo and video capture are standout.

Experience optimized power and performance firsthand. ZERO 8 will be revealed on November 5 via Lazada and will be available for special launch price of PhP 11,990 on November 11 (Regular price: Php 12,990).
 
Specifications

	Zero 8
Network:	4G/3G/2G
OS Version:	Android™ 10
Display:	6.85-inch FHD+ 90Hz refresh rate
Battery:	4500mAh
Processor	Helio G90T
Selfie camera:	48 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Rear camera:	64 MP+8MP+2MP+2MP
Memory:	8GB RAM+128GB ROM
Colors:	Black Diamond Sliver Diamond

 

Mekeni’s Home2Home Partners Program

 

Looking to start your own business? Check out Mekeni’s reseller program

One of the things that the coronavirus 2019 pandemic made us realize is that we should always have plan B, especially in terms of source of living.
 
Due to the pandemic, the unemployment rate in the country has reached an all-time high with around 4.6 million jobless Filipinos in July. Though this has eased as compared to the unemployment rate in April, most Pinoys are still finding it hard to get back on their feet.
 
If you are among the Filipinos whose livelihood is affected by the pandemic and economic recession, Mekeni’s Home2Home Partners Program might be just for you.
 
Mekeni’s Home2Home Partners Program is a reseller program intended for those who wish to start their own home-based business. It was launched by Mekeni, one of the biggest food manufacturers in the country, to help Filipinos put up their own home-based business in this time of pandemic.
 
For as low as P1,500, you can kickstart your own Mekeni reseller business. All you have to do is sign up via Mekeni’s Facebook page (www.facebook/mekeniph). Your application will undergo verification and assessment, and in a week, you may already start your business.
 
“We all have a role to play amid the pandemic; and for us here at Mekeni, it is all about making sure that our communities are given the opportunity to flourish and thrive even in the most difficult times. We will never get tired of helping this new breed of Pinoy entrepreneurs achieve their aspirations,” Prudencio Garcia, Mekeni president quipped.
 
To date, Mekeni has many successful resellers nationwide. Through its Home2Home Partners Program, it has helped a lot of unemployed and temporarily displaced workers affected by the pandemic. The company tapped its distributors all over the country to serve the demand.
 
“During the pandemic, we are grateful to Mekeni because we are able to also help those who temporarily lost their jobs by giving them an alternative source of income,” said Shiela Alfons, exclusive distributor from Davao.
 
“Malaki ang naitulong ng Mekeni sa amin dahil ito ang aming pangunahing pinagkakakitaan. Bukod dito ay natutulungan pa naming magkaroon ng trabaho, dagdag kabuhayan at kita ang aming pamilya, kaibigan, at aming mga suki, at ngayon ang iba ay nahikayat na rin naming magbenta lalo na ngayong panahon ng pandemic,” added Jenalyn Silvestre of Tarlac.
 
Aside from individual resellers, Mekeni also looks into tapping dealers and wholesales to be able to cater to more interested resellers nationwide.
 
Aside from income security, Mekeni’s Home2Home Partners Program can also be a good donation option. If you are looking to help Filipinos pull through this pandemic too just like Mekeni, you can gift the package to a beneficiary. The help is more long term as what you are giving them is a chance and hope to start their own business.
 
“There is always something you can do to help others. With our Home2Home Partners Program, we hope that we can spark inspiration and motivation to go on despite the challenges we are facing,” Garcia added.
 
If you are interested to become a Mekeni reseller or to donate a reseller package, send a message through Mekeni’s official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mekeniph to know more.

Have a Happy Halloween at Home with PayMaya

Even though we can't celebrate Halloween with fun costume parties with our friends, we can still enjoy the spookiest holiday at home with the help of digital tools like PayMaya. 

From dressing up in an IG-worthy Halloween costume to munching on treats from your go-to restaurants. Here are some awesome ways PayMaya can help you spend a fun holiday at home:

• Dress up in a nice Halloween costume (or fabulous loungewear) and enjoy awesome deals with PayMaya. Get a 15% discount when you pay with your PayMaya virtual or physical card at Zalora using the code PYMY2020. You can also order clothes from The SM Store via Call To Deliver and #ScanToPay for your purchase to get up to 100% Balik Bayad, an additional P100 Balik Bayad when you spend a cumulative amount of P2,500 until October 31, plus a chance to win a motorcycle at SM’s raffle!

• Pay with your mobile number when ordering online at establishments like Army Navy, Burger King, Domino's, Boozy, and so much more to get up to 100% Balik Bayad. You will also get an extra P100 Balik Bayad when you accumulate a total of P2,000 for your transactions until October 31.

• Shop for gaming pins at your PayMaya app for a spooky game night with your barkada. When you buy at least P300 worth of gaming pins using PayMaya, you can get a 5% Balik Bayad (with a maximum of P100), and every P300 spent will get you one raffle entry for a chance to win a year’s worth of gaming pins.

• Do a virtual Trick or Treat with your loved ones and gift them with digital vouchers to their favorite restaurants or even prepaid load found in the PayMaya app. Sending prepaid load to your friends gets you 5% Balik Bayad, and extra P100 Balik Bayad when you spend an accumulated total of P600 on Smart and TNT prepaid load until November 17. 

We hope these tips will help make your holiday more fun, even while staying indoors. 

Recreate the Way We Learn: Globe Prepares Students for the New School Year with Go50 and GoTOK

A completely new learning platform awaits students this upcoming school year with the shift to digital learning. By foregoing face-to-face classes, they are not only faced with the challenge of having the right mindset to adjust with the changes, but also having the sufficient tools to keep up with their online classes and everything that comes with it.

Recreate the Way We Learn: Globe Prepares Students for the New School Year with Go50 and GoTOK

In a changing world, Globe is steadfast in its commitment to make quality learning and self-improvement accessible for everyone online and in real life. That’s why it has introduced special Go promos for students and the GoTOK series.

 
Special Go Promos for Students
 
To ensure that no student gets left behind, Globe Prepaid has launched a special promo that’s made bigger, better, and more affordable for the needs of every student.
 
Recreate the way you learn with Go50 for Students that comes with 5GB of open access data; 1GB of data for GoLEARN apps that include YouTube Learning, Wikipedia, Google Suite, CourseHero, Canva, WhatsApp, Telegram, and Spotify; 1 GB of free GoWiFi access; and unlimited texts to all networks. The promo is valid for 3 days and even comes with a free 3-month subscription to Shaw Academy or Canva Pro.
 
For students who want to make their promo last longer, Globe also offers Go70 for Students that is valid for 5 days and has the same features as Go50. Register to Go50 and Go70 for Students exclusively via the GCash app and attend your online classes, download and access learning materials, and get in touch with your teachers and classmates with ease.
 
The GoTOK Series and  Masterclass
 
Globe is also bringing learning beyond the (online) classroom and into popular online platforms through its GoTOK series. Learn from local personalities as they share useful tips and tricks on fitness, beauty, business, and so much more on Globe’s TikTok page. The GoTok series is a sneak peek to the full classes that you can attend by signing up on the globe.com.ph portal. Through these classes, you can be inspired to try new things and become a better version of yourself!
 
The 4th GoTOK episode already went live on TikTok where makeup artists Jigs Mayuga and Kat Gumabao talked about, you guessed it right, beauty! In the masterclass last September 16, they will also highlight how makeup and skin care go together in bringing out the natural you and share helpful tips in taking extra care of your skin, and embracing your natural beauty.
 
 
Following that, photographer JC Gellidon and commercial artist and production house owner Khalil Ramos taught viewers how to shoot like a pro using just basic tools like your phone during the 5th GoTOK episode and the phone photography masterclass.
 
Aspiring artists must also not miss GoTOK’s 6th episode where they can learn how to make a business out of their craft from YouTuber Penelope Pop. She will share the basics of setting up a design business in this day and age⁠.
 
Follow @enjoyglobe on TikTok to make sure you don’t miss any episodes! Links to the masterclass sign-up portals will also be posted there.